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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after attending the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46^th President of the United States:

 “Attending a Presidential Inauguration is a privilege and I am honored to participate in the peaceful transition of power. I wish the President well in our shared mission to bring the country together, find common ground, and work constructively together to advance policies important to the American people.”

Washington, D.C. -  On December 31, 2020, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led a bipartisan and bicameral letter to the Department of Treasury expressing concerns regarding a limited comment period on a proposed rulemaking that would significantly affect the blockchain industry and u

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding his vote not to impeach the President of the United States: 

“In one week, a peaceful transfer of power will occur that has been the hallmark of our Republic. Today’s vote only serves to further the division in our country at a time when our country desperately needs to move forward together.”

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced the Safe Teachers Assistance and Return To School (STARTS) Act to assist teachers who have returned to the workplace for in-person teaching. The legislation increases and extends the educator expense deduction for teachers purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) out-of-pocket.  

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement following Congress’s certification of the Electoral College Results for the 2020 Presidential election:

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the introduction of a series of bills that will prioritize funding for critical infrastructure projects, and expedite funding for mental health care for rural and agriculture communities. 

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and seven of his colleagues and Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to express concerns regarding a limited comment period to respond to a recently released rule making significant changes to the regulation of digital assets. The rule was announced on December 18, 2020, and comments must be received by January 4, 2021.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) and Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced legislation, H.R. 8989, to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to study the operational regulatory challenges and opportunities in the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the post-trade clearing and settlement process.