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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Emmer led the entire Minnesota Republican congressional delegation in a letter to the leadership of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development urging them to eliminate federal funding for the Northstar Commuter Rail, the Blue Line Light Rail Extension, and the Northern Lights Express commuter line.
WASHINGTON — Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer reintroduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), which solidifies that digital asset developers and service providers that do not custody consumer funds are not money transmitters. It provides necessary legal clarity that will unlock blockchain development in the United States. This nonpartisan bill is co-led by Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15). Congressmen Emmer and Torres serve as the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.
Washington, D.C. – In honor of National Police Week, today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) urging that language fully funding the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program be included in the Fiscal Year 2026 CJS government funding bill.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer announced Sophia Panelli of Circle Pines as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer joined Congressman Brad Finstad, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, and Congressman Pete Stauber in sending a letter to Governor Walz and leadership of the Minnesota Legislature communicating their urgent and growing concern related to widespread fraud, waste, and abuse within public programs administered by the State of Minnesota, many of which involve federal funding and oversight.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer, along with the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation, issued the following statement on the nomination of Daniel Rosen to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer hosted a roundtable with key small business stakeholders to discuss House Republicans’ commitment to supporting small businesses across America. Minnesota small business leader and CEO of Blaine-based Lorenz Bus Service, Mike Canine, also participated in the discussion.
The roundtable comes during National Small Business Week, a time to recognize the investment, hard work, and determination of American small business owners and celebrate the major role they play in the U.S. economy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to Chairman John Carter and Ranking Member Debbie Wasserman Schultz of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilConVA) urging language to support veteran families to be included in the Fiscal Year 2026 MilConVA Appropriations bill. Emmer’s report language requires the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer, Congressman Brad Finstad, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, and Congressman Pete Stauber, sent a letter to the House Committee on Ethics and the Committee on House Administration urging them to review potential violations of House rules by Congresswoman Angie Craig.