Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act to bring much needed regulatory relief to community banks and credit unions across the country.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Financial Services Committee approved a series of bills to reform and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in regards to the Administration’s rollback of the United States’ engagement efforts with Cuba:
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the hardworking Minnesotans who drive the state’s dairy industry.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to overhaul Dodd-Frank through the passage of the Financial CHOICE Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Tom Emmer, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Anoka County-Blaine Airport a grant of $322,216 for safety improvements.
“Investments in our infrastructure help create jobs while enhancing public safety,” Klobuchar said. “By investing in safety at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport, we are making an important down payment on the economy of the region.”
Washington, D.C. – Last month, the Minnesota Delegation, led by Congressman Emmer and Congresswoman McCollum, sent a letter to Secretary Chao and Secretary Tillerson requesting full and fair enforcement of United States open skies agreements.
Current violations of these agreements, specifically by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, puts U.S. airline companies and international hubs such as the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport at a competitive disadvantage, having a direct impact on jobs and revenue.
Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced his legislation, the National Interchange/Intersection Safety Construction Program (NIISCP) Act, which prioritizes funding for intersections and interchanges, improves safety, and increases local control over federal transportation dollars.