Press Releases
“As Congressman for Minnesota’s Sixth District, it is my number one priority to answer to the people that I represent,” said Emmer. “Town halls remain the best way for constituents to ask their pressing questions and for me to address their concerns. I am excited to build on the conversations from all of the town halls I hosted last year!”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) responded to the latest effort to end mining in northern Minnesota.
Letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) follows recent reports that a child from Minnesota was found with toxic blood levels of lead after playing with an off-brand spin toy purchased online
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) applauded the House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and issued the following statement:
“After months of delay, I am pleased we finally had the chance to vote on this updated trade agreement. The Administration's successful negotiation with two of our most significant trade partners presents countless new opportunities for American farmers, producers, and manufacturers," said Emmer.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding his vote in opposition to the Articles of Impeachment:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statements after Twin Metals Minnesota put forward their Mine Plan of Operation, kicking off the arduous environmental review process required before construction can begin on the project.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding the House’s vote to fund the government for the remaining portion of fiscal year 2020:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) ensured $10 million for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to give states additional resources to provide mental health services for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The funding was included in the budget agreement secured last night.
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
Today, Members of the Western Caucus released the following statements after the Senate confirmation of Aurelia Skipwith to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS):
Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) was joined by Representatives Jim Hagedorn (MN-1), Angie Craig (MN-2), Dean Phillips (MN-3), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), Collin Peterson (MN-7), and Pete Stauber (MN-8) to honor the memory of three fallen Minnesota National Guardsmen who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on December 5th, 2019.
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