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Whip Emmer: Tim Walz, DFL Block Life-Changing Tax Cuts for Minnesotans

May 18, 2026

WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released a statement following the conclusion of the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, during which Tim Walz and Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party officials blocked key provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts from going into effect for hardworking Minnesota families.

Emmer Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner

May 12, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emmer announced Marta LaFond of Buffalo as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District.

Emmer Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable with U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen in Blaine Ahead of National Police Week

May 8, 2026

Press Release

BLAINE, MN – Ahead of National Police Week, which starts on Sunday, Congressman Emmer and Daniel Rosen, the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, hosted a roundtable with sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials of the Sixth Congressional District on Thursday. Congressman Emmer had the opportunity to hear from law enforcement about their needs, ongoing fraud concerns in the state, and how Congress can best support law enforcement.

Emmer Hosts Farm Bill Roundtable in the Sixth District

May 7, 2026

Press Release

CHANHASSEN, MN – Today, Congressman Emmer hosted a Farm Bill roundtable with constituents and agriculture stakeholders to discuss the House-passed Farm Bill and how it will impact Minnesota’s needs.

Emmer Statement on Becker Post Office Reopening

May 7, 2026

Press Release

OTSEGO, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer released the following statement regarding news that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reopening a Post Office in the City of Becker.

Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Urge Walz to Support Funding for Outdated IT Systems Used by Minnesota Counties

April 30, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter urging Governor Tim Walz to provide funding to update Minnesota’s outdated systems for administering Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Whip Emmer’s CBDC Ban Legislation Sent to Senate

April 29, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON - House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives successfully advanced his legislation, HR. 1919, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, to the U.S. Senate.

Whip Emmer Applauds Fraud-Related Raids Happening in Minneapolis

April 28, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement following reports that Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents are currently raiding more than 20 locations in Minneapolis in relation to federal fraud investigations.

Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Demand Walz Comply with Federal SNAP Data Requests Following Operation Cold Snap

April 23, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) led Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) in demanding Governor Tim Walz comply with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) verification and enrollment data given the recent federal warrants served during Operation Cold Snap and charges served for SNAP fraud in Anoka County.

Emmer Condemns MET Council’s DEI Practices

April 21, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emmer sent a letter to the Metropolitan (MET) Council to express his opposition to the Council’s proposal to use Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in awarding transportation funding in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, including Carver and Anoka counties.

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