Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statements after Department of Interior Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management Joe Balash signed the Twin Metals Hardrock Mineral Leases.
Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that he will be hosting an informational forum for seniors and their caregivers in Wright County. This forum is in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and the Central Minnesota Council on Aging.
(Courtesy of Rep. Mike Quigley)
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced legislation to award hockey legend Willie O’Ree the Congressional Gold Medal. O’Ree, who is known as the “Jackie Robinson of ice hockey,” was the first black player to compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. The Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act is co-lead by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), John Katko (NY-24), and Tom Emmer (MN-06).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced legislation that would improve access to mortgages for those working in the “gig” economy, including independent contractors and the self-employed.
Those with non-traditional forms of income have long found access to mortgage products more onerous to obtain, even though these borrowers are often equally as creditworthy.
Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding a town hall in Anoka County.
“My role as a Representative is to listen to and serve the people of Minnesota’s Sixth District,” said Emmer. “That is why I place such high importance on town halls – there is no better way to hear from my constituents than to gather in a city hall and listen to their concerns directly. I hope you will join me on May 3rd!”
Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) joined President Trump at Nuss Trucking in Burnsville, Minnesota for a roundtable to highlight the economic growth and progress stemming from the 2017 passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Congressman Emmer released the following statement:
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucus released statements praising the confirmation of David Bernhardt in the U.S. Senate as the 53rd Secretary of the Department of the Interior:
Washington, DC - Congressman Emmer (MN-06) along with his fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus have joined together to send a bipartisan letter to the IRS requesting guidance on how to report virtual currency ahead of tax day. Congressman Emmer was joined by a total of 20 of his colleagues.