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December 9, 2016

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) introduced the Advancing and Promoting Programming (APP) Act.

The APP Act creates a centralized website that aims to assist individuals and small businesses access to federal funding in the form of grants, programs, prizes and request for proposals for the creation of mobile and computer applications.


December 8, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) led a letter, along with more than a dozen of their colleagues from the Cuba Working Group, to President-elect Trump calling for the continued normalization of trade relations with Cuba and to empower the Cuban people. The Cuba Working Group was established to promote increased trade, travel and investment in Cuba, to open new markets, create jobs in both countries, promote human rights and improve the security posture of the United States.


December 7, 2016

Klobuchar and Emmer joined with a bipartisan congressional coalition and Cuban entrepreneurs to discuss how increased trade is benefiting American economy and allowing Cuba’s private sector to grow

 

Last year, Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan Freedom to Export to Cuba Act in the Senate to lift the trade embargo and knock down the legal barriers to Americans doing business in Cuba; Emmer has introduced the House companion version of the bill


December 6, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that his office will serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off site for the program hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

From now through December 20th, 2016, Minnesotans can stop by Emmer’s district office in Otsego to donate new, unwrapped toys. Donations can be made Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.


November 29, 2016

Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be holding his tenth town hall of the year in Carver County next month.

When first taking office, Emmer promised to remain accessible and accountable to all Minnesotans in his district. He has more than fulfilled his promise which is proven by the fact that this upcoming town hall will be his 24th town hall in his first term.


November 26, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the below statement following the death of Fidel Castro:


November 23, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas’s preliminary injunction of the Obama Administration’s overtime rule.


November 11, 2016

Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the below statement following the announcement of Medica reaching the cap on their enrollment:

“This morning, Minnesotans looking to purchase insurance through MNsure hit yet another snag in their attempts to get health care coverage. Just ten days after open enrollment began, Medica has already hit their enrollment cap.


October 27, 2016

Washington, D.C.  – Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized their Intrastate Crowdfunding rules that modernized important regulations which will help entrepreneurs create jobs, launch startups, and grow existing businesses.


October 20, 2016
In a letter, the federal lawmakers urged the President to issue a Major Disaster Declaration to assist communities that are working hard to recover from significant flood damage. Earlier today, Governor Mark Dayton formally requested federal assistance to help communities rebuild and recover