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March 27, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:


March 23, 2020

Following a delegation letter earlier this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses across Minnesota


March 19, 2020

Letter to Administrator Jovita Carranza calls on the SBA to provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

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March 18, 2020

Minnesota Congressional Delegation Speaks with One Unified Voice on Coronavirus Response

Letter urges Minnesotans to follow recommendations from the CDC and work with local officials to keep our state healthy and safe

 


March 15, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage of additional legislation to assist with the economic fallout from COVID-19:


March 10, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) launched a new web page on his official website to offer updates and resources to Minnesotans on COVID-19 (coronavirus). 

"I have been in touch with officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor Walz's office and members of the Administration to ensure Minnesota is prepared and informed for the COVID-19 virus. This page will keep our community updated on the latest information on prevention and treatment." said Emmer.


March 5, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced legislation to support Minnesota’s agricultural sector and provide flexibility to growing dairy farmers under an existing government program.

This legislation proposes a modification to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program to allow the option for farmers to make a one-time update to their production history, which will allow for a more accurate representation of a producer’s operation when using this risk management tool.


March 4, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke at the launch of the Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus. 
 
On February 19, 2020, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), launched the bicameral, bipartisan, Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus. The four co-chairs hosted the first briefing on February 26 to introduce the Caucus. 


March 3, 2020

Otsego, MN – Today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced his office will be accepting applications for the fifth annual Young Women Leadership Program (YWLP) for high school girls in Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. 


March 2, 2020

Commitments from FEMA come in response to delegation letter earlier this month calling on FEMA to provide Additional Financial Assistance and Review Procedures that led to 2019 Spring Storm Damage Underestimation

Historic snowfall, ice, and melting snow caused widespread flooding and significant infrastructure damage across the state in the spring of 2019, affecting at least 51 counties and four tribal nations