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Press Releases

July 20, 2018

“We are getting Washington out of the lives and off the backs of thousands of hardworking Minnesotans”


July 17, 2018
“Call it a trade war...call it multiple trade disputes... I don’t care what you call it - it is very concerning.�

July 17, 2018

H.R. 1171 will eliminate unnecessary waiting period for patients with ALS

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) signed on as a cosponsor of the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act (H.R. 1171) which will waive the five-month waiting period for people disabled with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and enable them to immediately begin to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.


July 16, 2018
The Localizing Authority of Management Plans Act of 2018 will empower states, local governments, and tribes to manage species and improve habitat conservation
 
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) signed on as a cosponsor of the Localizing Authority of Management Plans (LAMP) Act, legislation to update the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

July 10, 2018
H.R. 5877 will create jobs and improve capital formation by facilitating creation of venture exchanges

June 29, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - Following the Minnesota Public Utilities Commision's (PUC) decision to replace Line 3 using the preferred route, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement:


June 21, 2018
Legislation includes Emmer’s STRESS Act to combat farmer suicide, provisions to improve dairy risk management tools, strengthen crop insurance program

June 21, 2018
Announcement signifies full restoration of Minnesota's right to explore

June 13, 2018
Tyler Gfroerer Wins First Place for Colored Pencil Drawing “Ray of Color� Esther Stoy and Shaelee Peterman Take Home Second, Third Honors