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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer announced that Tiny Thinkers has been selected as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. The application was developed by Suditya Singh of Blaine and Muskan Singh of Eden Prairie and uses videos and quizzes to help children with autism develop social and emotional skills.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer, along with Congressmen Pete Stauber and Brad Finstad and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, announced that they have formed a Nominations Committee to help recommend candidates to President Trump for U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal, and other vacancies that may arise in Minnesota.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer celebrated with St. Cloud resident Becky Carlson at the Pentagon as she received the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award from the U.S. Air Force for her work with her non-profit organization Becky’s Troop Care Packages.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports of errors and discrepancies in Minnesota elections, Congressman Tom Emmer joined the Minnesota Republican delegation in sending a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon demanding that his office take action to restore the trust Minnesotans have in the election process.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 23 Director Robert McDivitt voicing his concerns over recent changes to the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program which have significantly impacted access to home-based care and transportation services for Minnesota veterans.
Washington, D.C. - Earlier this year, Congressman Tom Emmer successfully advocated for language to be included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations bill requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare a report offering solutions to ensure military families receive their deceased veteran's death certificate in a timely fashion. Without a signed death certificate, these veterans cannot be buried. The bill passed the House of Representatives on June 5, 2024.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer, along with Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and the rest of the Minnesota Republican delegation, sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer took Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to task over his disastrous record as Chairman of the SEC.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy announced that Stearns County will receive additional federal resources for law enforcement to target illegal drug trafficking through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer led a letter with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler seeking clarity on the regulatory classification of digital asset airdrops.