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July 1, 2021

Washington, D.C.Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement on passage of H.R. 3684: 

“House Democrats’ partisan infrastructure package focuses more on imposing costly Green New Deal regulations and removing state control over infrastructure development than it does investing in the roads and bridges Minnesotans and Americans use every day. We need to fix our nation’s aging infrastructure, but today’s package is far from what the American people want, need, or deserve.”

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June 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced a postponement to his telephone town hall scheduled for June 30. This announcement comes following a change in the House of Representatives vote schedule. 

Upon learning that votes are now scheduled to occur during the telephone town hall, on the evening of June 30, Congressman Emmer issued the following statement: 


June 29, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that he will be participating in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge.


June 28, 2021

When it comes to the delivery of primary and mental health care, timing is everything. Waiting even a few days can mean the difference between life and death. Unfortunately, our nation’s veterans have become too accustomed to delays. We’re working to change that.

For far too long, veterans seeking access to health services at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers have faced backlogs, long wait times, and far too much bureaucracy. These American heroes should have accessible, timely, and comprehensive care right when they need it.


June 28, 2021
Throughout history, cultures have honored those who have fought and died defending their country, their family, their religious beliefs, a set of principles or convictions they would not compromise.

June 28, 2021

2021 has been a strong year for Minnesota Hockey: all five of our Division-1 men’s hockey teams made the NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament, three advanced to the Frozen Four and the Sixth District’s own St. Cloud State University Huskies made it to the final.

For many Minnesotans, hockey is life. It’s the first sport we learn and one we play long into adulthood. Hockey has been a special part of my life for as long as I can remember, from when I started playing in grade school, to today as a sport I can share with my kids.


June 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S.


June 25, 2021

Washington, D.C. - Following a letter sent by Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), the Minnesota State Legislature and Governor Walz took action to provide on


June 25, 2021

Washington, D.C. - On May 12, 2021, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led a bipartisan letter calling on Chairman Richard Jones of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to establish more accurate accounting standards for companies with digital asset holdings. On June 24, the FASB announced that they have opened an Invitation to Comment (ITC) to allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on their attempt to develop these accounting standards. Comments will be accepted until September 22, 2021. 


June 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, June 30th. He will be joined by experts from Career Solutions and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).