Press Releases

By Reps. Barbara Comstock and Tom Emmer

At the heart of any free and prosperous nation is an equally free and prosperous economy.

The United States is proud to have strong trade relationships with nations around the globe. Each year, the U.S. ships roughly $1.5 trillion worth of goods abroad.

Despite demand for U.S. goods overseas, coupled with a robust industry and network of trade partners, there are still unnecessary foreign barriers to U.S. exports that hinder American businesses and producers from fully thriving in a global market.

On March 19, 2015, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) questioned Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the nuclear negotiations with Iran during a full hearing in the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Otsego, Minn. -- Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that his office will host an informational night for those interested in applying for a nomination for one of the service academies. 

Attendees will hear about the application process for each academy as well as the Congressional nomination process. Representatives from the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Naval Academy will be available to answer questions.

Otsego, Minn. -- Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that he will host a town hall in Blaine, Minnesota on April 1. 

"My staff and I strive to be transparent, accountable, and most importantly--accessible," said Emmer. "This is an opportunity for my constituents to ask me questions about the issues that matter most to them and to hear from me directly about my work in Congress."

When: April 1, 2015, 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined the congressional delegation to Alabama this past weekend to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "Bloody Sunday" march in Selma.

Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statements after sending a letter to President Obama urging swift action on enacting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. Walters and Emmer led the freshman class in sending the letter, with more than two dozen of their freshman colleagues signing in support.