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January 19, 2023
Yesterday,  House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) on a letter Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) wrote to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to understand actions being taken to remedy the mail delivery disruptions occurring across Minnesota.

January 7, 2023

Washington, D.C.— Today, after being sworn into the 118th Congress, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) said: 


December 16, 2022
America’s skyrocketing national debt has put our country on an unsustainable path that threatens the financial well-being of future generations. At present, our national debt stands at $31.4 trillion, which equates to $248,582 liability per taxpayer. If American families are expected to live within their means, we should expect no less from the federal government.

December 14, 2022

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) applauded the passage of his legislation to rename the Avon Post Office in honor of Army National Guard Warrant Officer Candidate Kort M. Plantenberg.

In 2019, Plantenberg lost his life alongside fellow Guardsmen Chief Warrant Officer 2 James A. Rogers Jr. and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles P. Nord when their helicopter experienced a mid-flight mechanical failure near St. Cloud.


December 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Majority Whip-elect Tom Emmer today announced Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) will serve as Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress. 

“No one is more tenacious and determined than Guy, and his experience as a US Navy veteran is a vital addition to our leadership team. His reputation and relationships within the Republican conference speak volumes about his abilities. Guy will play a crucial role in House Republicans’ fight to deliver on our commitments to the American people,” said Whip-elect Tom Emmer.


December 1, 2022
Washington, D.C. —  Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led a letter with Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (NC-10) to Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, about “Project Hamilton,” an initiative to research the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

A central bank digital currency is a programmable digital currency issued from a federal reserve.


November 29, 2022
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the passage of his Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act.

Emmer said, “We must ensure our law enforcement officers have the resources they need when they are called upon to provide lifesaving assistance to those struggling with mental health and substance abuse crises.

“I applaud the passage of this legislation, which will support safer, healthier communities,” Emmer concluded.


November 15, 2022
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the below statement following his election as Majority Whip for the 118th Congress: 


It is an honor to be entrusted by my colleagues with the role of Majority Whip. Now the hard work begins. It’s time to unite our conference and deliver on our promises to the American people. 

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November 10, 2022

Washington, D.C. — This Veterans Day, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) re-emphasized his work to improve veterans’ access to quality care and adequate benefits.

“We have an obligation to the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms. This means ensuring timely access to mental and primary health care services and financial benefits,” Emmer said.


November 2, 2022
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC),  House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Oversight and Reform Committee Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) recently sent a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler denouncing the Biden Administration's inconsistency and hypocrisy of enforcing record-keeping laws, this time at the SEC. Recent reports suggest that SEC officials are using "off-channel" communications platforms,