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Emmer's STRESS Act will reauthorize the Farm and Ranch Assistance Network program to make mental health treatment more available for farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the release of the President’s infrastructure plan, today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) outlined specific positive provisions for Minnesota. The plan devotes new funding for Minnesota’s roads and bridges by providing $200 billion to incentivize $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments across the nation. In addition, the plan prioritizes investments in rural America, returns decision-making to state and local governments, removes burdensome regulations, and invests in a modern workforce.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement on H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate today confirmed Justice David Stras to serve on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals:
“Today I am delighted to congratulate Justice David Stras who has rightfully been confirmed to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Justice Stras possesses a sharp legal aptitude in the areas of federal courts, constitutional law, and has a mindset for, in his own words, the ‘proper, limited role of the judiciary.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in response to Senate Democrats blocking appropriation legislation necessary to keep the government open:
“Back in September, the House passed all twelve appropriations bills to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2018. Then on Thursday, we responsibly passed a straightforward bill to fund the government. We did our job. Senate Democrats did not.
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act will bring relief to community financial institutions and small lenders across the country.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Preventing Excessive Mutual Fund Litigation Act to help protect the security of Americans' mutual fund investments, which are heavily regulated and too often the target of lengthy and costly lawsuits.
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision today reversing the Obama Administration’s improper denial of two mineral leases in Minnesota, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement:
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)