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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced legislation to support Minnesota’s bid to host a World’s Fair in 2023. The U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act (H.R. 534) calls for the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), the international organization in charge of overseeing World Expos - better known as World’s Fairs, to further the chances of bringing this event back to the United States.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)’s proposal to withdraw 234,328 acres of federal land and minerals in Northeast Minnesota from future leasing, exploration and development.
Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s refusal to support Israel through today’s United Nation Security Council Resolution vote:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in regards to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service’s refusal to renew Twin Metals’ federal mineral leases for the proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely, MN.
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) introduced the Advancing and Promoting Programming (APP) Act.
The APP Act creates a centralized website that aims to assist individuals and small businesses access to federal funding in the form of grants, programs, prizes and request for proposals for the creation of mobile and computer applications.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that his office will serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off site for the program hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
From now through December 20th, 2016, Minnesotans can stop by Emmer’s district office in Otsego to donate new, unwrapped toys. Donations can be made Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be holding his tenth town hall of the year in Carver County next month.
When first taking office, Emmer promised to remain accessible and accountable to all Minnesotans in his district. He has more than fulfilled his promise which is proven by the fact that this upcoming town hall will be his 24th town hall in his first term.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas’s preliminary injunction of the Obama Administration’s overtime rule.