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December 14, 2023
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) hosted a roundtable discussion with Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) and Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs). Emmer, Bost, and Johnson affirmed their commitment to supporting our nation’s veterans and their families in a way that best meets their needs as leaders from VSOs outlined their organizations’ top priorities. The event was attended by Zimmerman veteran Keith Kiefer.

December 6, 2023
Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in memory of U.S. Air Force Major Jeffrey T. Hoernemann. 


Maj. Hoernemann, 32, of Andover was one of eight airmen killed last week when their Osprey aircraft crashed over the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan during a routine training mission. He served as a CV-22 instructor pilot and officer in charge of training. Hoernemann was assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron at Yokata Air Base. 


December 6, 2023
Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in memory of U.S. Air Force Major Jeffrey T. Hoernemann. 


Maj. Hoernemann, 32, of Andover was one of eight airmen killed last week when their Osprey aircraft crashed over the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan during a routine training mission. He served as a CV-22 instructor pilot and officer in charge of training. Hoernemann was assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron at Yokata Air Base. 


December 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) re-introduced the Main Street Growth Act to create more jobs, improve capital formation, and encourage more Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). The bipartisan bill is co-led by Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). 


December 1, 2023
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November 16, 2023

WRIGHT COUNTY, M.N. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that funding for two Wright County infrastructure projects passed the House of Representatives as part of the appropriations process for fiscal year 2024.

“This funding will ensure that safe, clean water is available in Wright County for years to come. We will continue our effort to bring taxpayer dollars home to Minnesota,” said Emmer.


November 16, 2023

CARVER COUNTY, M.N. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that funding for a Carver County infrastructure project had passed the House of Representatives.

“This funding will ensure Minnesotans’ water is clean and represents our continued effort to invest in essential Carver County infrastructure,” said Emmer.  

$2.24 million for New Germany’s Wastewater Treatment Facility was included in the House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill. 


September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) questioned Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler regarding the SEC’s regulation-by-harassment at the expense of innovation, competition and everyday Americans.