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September 17, 2015

Washington, D.C. --  Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today signed on as an original cosponsor of the VA Billing Accountability Act. Congressman John Kline (MN-02), who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, introduced this legislation.

Over the summer, nearly 1,500 veterans from around Minnesota and Wisconsin received notice from their local Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VA) regarding previously unbilled co-payments from care provided as far as five years ago.


September 11, 2015

On September 10, 2015 Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke on the House Floor voicing his strong opposition to the Iran Deal.

The American people have spoken and overwhelmingly oppose the P 5 +1 agreement.

Our allies in the region, who know Iran best, oppose this deal.

The President, enabled by Senate Democrats, continues to live in fantasy land.


July 31, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and José E. Serrano (D-NY) sent a letter last week to World Bank President, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, with 39 of their colleagues urging him to improve road safety in developing countries.


July 30, 2015

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced H.R. 3340, the Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act. This legislation would enhance congressional oversight of an unchecked, isolated and nontransparent governmental organization that has the power to force new regulations on financial institutions.


July 29, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced H.R. 3239 the Armed Forces Career Center Protection Act yesterday. Congressman John Kline (MN-02), who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, signed on as a cosponsor.

This legislation would require the installation of bullet proof glass windows and entry doors at all military recruiting centers throughout the nation. The bill would create a national standard, echoing the numerous governors who have already ordered this change in their states.


July 27, 2015

Washington, D.C. --  Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that he will be hosting two in-person town halls during the August district work period. Emmer will host a town hall in Carver County on August 18thand in Washington County on August 27th.

"My staff and I strive to be transparent, accountable, and most importantly--accessible," said Emmer. "This is an opportunity for my constituents to ask me questions about the issues that matter most to them and to hear from me directly about my work in Congress."