Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led a bipartisan letter that included 39 of his colleagues in support of funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). The Network was reauthorized as part of Congressman Emmer’s Stemming the Tide of Rural Economic Stress and Suicide (STRESS) Act, which was signed into law last year.
Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding a town hall in Sherburne County.
“My role as a Representative is to listen to and serve the people of Minnesota’s Sixth District, so it is imperative that I hear their questions and concerns directly,” said Emmer. “That is why I place such high importance on town halls – there is no better way to hear from my constituents. I am looking forward to this town hall and hope to see many of you there.”
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) offered an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to help law enforcement investigate sexual assault cases, as well as improve care and treatment for victims. The amendment passed with unanimous support
The amendment mirrored legislation introduced by Congressman Emmer, and inspired by Abby Honold, a former University of Minnesota student and rape survivor, and Officer Kevin Randolph, who helped Abby win her case against her perpetrator.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined his House Republican colleagues in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 962).
This legislation would protect children that are born alive during an abortion. When these children are physically born and viable outside the womb, health care practitioners would be required to exercise a degree of care for the child like any other person.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced the Firearm Due Process Protection Act. This legislation would provide an enforcement mechanism for Americans to ensure their Constitutional right to own a firearm when unjustly denied by the federal government.
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding a town hall in Wright County.
"My staff and I strive to be transparent, accountable, and most importantly — accessible. Town halls are a great way to facilitate this," said Emmer. "Town halls serve as one of the most effective ways to connect with constituents. If there is an issue or concern you hope to express – or want to know where I stand on an issue – please join me in Wright County on March 19!”
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Senate Western Caucus and the Congressional Western Caucus released statements in support of David Bernhardt becoming the next Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) after his nomination was officially sent from the White House to the United States Senate:
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Western Caucus released statements applauding Andrew Wheeler's confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Medical Innovation Never Stops Act to provide consistency and continuity for medical device manufacturers during lapses in government funding.