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November 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer celebrated with St. Cloud resident Becky Carlson at the Pentagon as she received the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award from the U.S. Air Force for her work with her non-profit organization Becky’s Troop Care Packages. 


November 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports of errors and discrepancies in Minnesota elections, Congressman Tom Emmer joined the Minnesota Republican delegation in sending a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon demanding that his office take action to restore the trust Minnesotans have in the election process.


November 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 23 Director Robert McDivitt voicing his concerns over recent changes to the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program which have significantly impacted access to home-based care and transportation services for Minnesota veterans.


October 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Earlier this year, Congressman Tom Emmer successfully advocated for language to be included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations bill requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare a report offering solutions to ensure military families receive their deceased veteran's death certificate in a timely fashion. Without a signed death certificate, these veterans cannot be buried. The bill passed the House of Representatives on June 5, 2024. 


October 2, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer, along with Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and the rest of the Minnesota Republican delegation, sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon


September 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer took Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to task over his disastrous record as Chairman of the SEC.

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September 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy announced that Stearns County will receive additional federal resources for law enforcement to target illegal drug trafficking through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.


September 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer led a letter with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler seeking clarity on the regulatory classification of digital asset airdrops. 


September 5, 2024

Annandale, MN – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer met with Annandale Mayor Shelly Jonas, Annandale Police Chief Peter Standafer, and other community members to discuss transportation infrastructure, crime prevention strategies, and the business environment in Annandale. 


August 9, 2024

Norwood Young America, MN – This week, Congressman Emmer celebrated federal investments for two hard transportation infrastructure projects in Carver County.