Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025. The legislation included funds for eight major infrastructure projects in the Sixth Congressional District, projects Congressman Emmer fought to secure during the government funding process. The Senate continues to work through their appropriations process.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer took to the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis as he approaches retirement after nearly 30 years of public service.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) has been announced as a recipient of the Charles Dick Medal of Merit, presented by the National Guard Association of the United States, for his continued support of the Minnesota National Guard.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer led the Minnesota Republican Delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su voicing concerns over the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule updating the Fire Brigades standard. The proposed rule could negatively impact hiring, maintenance, and operations at Minnesota fire departments.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to the new University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham seeking clarity on her plans to protect Jewish students in the upcoming academic year.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Reis Grams and Jesse Haugen, who recently passed away while canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) applauded the inclusion of the Ammunition Supply Chain Act in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 which passed the House of Representatives today.
The Ammunition Supply Chain Act, championed by Congressman Emmer, works to identify and address vulnerabilities in the nation's ammunition supply chain, ensuring the United States has uninterrupted access to an abundant supply of ammunition.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), joined Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (KY-01), Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation in a letter to Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett requesting details on the Department’s role in the “largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the nation.” The letter comes after the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced Lydia Holmgren as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
“We are always impressed by the artistic talent and promise shown by the students in the Sixth Congressional District. Congratulations to Lydia on winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition for her drawing in honor of her great-grandmother,” Congressman Emmer said.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) authored an opinion piece, that was recently published in the Delano Herald Journal, entitled “Supporting our law enforcement” following his recent roundtable discussion with Sixth District law enforcement officials during National Police Week.