Tom Emmer
U.S. Representative · MN-6 · Republican
Statements and posts
96 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Condemn Hasan Piker’s Upcoming Appearance in Minnesota
Condemned political commentator Hasan Piker's appearance with Congresswoman Omar as promoting antisemitism and terrorism.
“Hasan Piker has said America deserved 9/11, declared he would vote for Hamas over Israel, and described the Republican Party as the world's largest terrorist organization. Antisemitism, hatred, and the glorification of terrorism and political violence have no place in Minnesota or anywhere in the United States.”
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Demand Increased Election Security
Led Minnesota Republicans in demanding increased election security following noncitizen voter indictments.
“These recent indictments are proof of what commonsense Minnesotans have known all along: Minnesota’s elections are rife with fraud”
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Emmer Cosponsors Election Integrity Legislation
Cosponsored bill requiring states to report voter vouching policies to election officials.
“Minnesota’s vouching policy is an open invitation for voter fraud. Allowing one voter to vouch for up to eight others does not make for safe, secure elections. In fact, it does the opposite”
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Emmer Attends Monticello Water Treatment Plant Ribbon Cutting
Attended ribbon cutting ceremony for Monticello's new water treatment plant providing safe drinking water.
“This much-needed Water Treatment Plant will make a difference for Monticello and the surrounding communities”
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Emmer Hosts Firefighter Roundtable in Carver County
Hosted roundtable with firefighters and mayors to discuss fire service challenges and federal resources.
“Our 6th District is home to some of the best firefighters in the nation, and they deserve our full and total support”
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Emmer Introduces Legislation to Reclaim Local Control
Introduced bill to revoke grandfathering clause for Metropolitan Council.
“Walz’s hand-picked board of radical extremists puts ‘green’ scams and DEI transit projects ahead of the roads and bridges that Minnesotans actually need”
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Confront Walz on recent Minnesota Fraud Report
Joined letter to Governor Walz demanding action on alleged $36 million fraud involving Liberian official and Minnesota group homes.
“Our state’s tax dollars are being siphoned off by the millions, and yet Governor Walz sits on his hands and refuses to do anything about it”
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Emmer Celebrates Funding for Minnesota Law Enforcement after Advocating for Program
Secured Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding for Minnesota sheriff's offices.
“Minnesota is home to the best peace officers in the nation and supporting them will always be one of my top priorities. I am thrilled to see the Stearns and Wright County Sheriff's Offices receive these grants, which will help keep Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District safe”
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Thanked Trump administration for deporting convicted child rapist previously pardoned by Walz.
“Not only did Tim Walz pardon an illegal alien convicted of repeatedly raping a 10-year-old-girl, but he continues to defend the decision. This monster had no business being back on our streets”
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Urge U.S. Attorney Rosen to Stamp Out Somali Gang Violence
Led Minnesota Republican delegation in letter to U.S. Attorney urging action against Somali gang violence.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you won’t assimilate, then get the hell out of here. First it was an estimated $9 billion in fraud, now it’s out-of-control violence”
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Introduce Legislation to Prevent Fraud
Introduced FRAUD Act requiring state officials to report suspected federal fund fraud to FBI.
“Fraud is wrong, plain and simple. Unfortunately, we have state leaders who ignored and enabled the problem, resulting in billions of dollars in fraud”
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Demand Walz and Ellison Resign Following New Fraud Report
Joined call for Minnesota governor and attorney general to resign over fraud report.
“If these allegations are true, Tim Walz and Keith Ellison should leave office in handcuffs. At the very least, they should resign from office in disgrace. Public officials need to be held accountable for allowing billions of taxpayer dollars to be stolen from Minnesotan and American taxpayers. We’ve had enough”
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Emmer, House Republicans Pass “Ghost Student” Anti-Fraud Bill
Passed No Aid for Ghost Students Act to combat fraud in federal student aid.
“Whether it's fraud through housing programs, autism centers, day cares, or our universities, criminals are abusing our public systems to scam taxpayers and harm vulnerable populations”
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New Data Highlights Everyday Americans Winning Big from GOP’s Working Families Tax Cuts
Praised Working Families Tax Cuts for delivering $82 billion in relief to American workers.
“This tax season, American workers and their families claimed $82 billion in individual relief directly from the Working Families Tax Cuts”
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Emmer Statement on the Confirmation of James Stuart as U.S. Marshal
Praised Senate confirmation of James Stuart as U.S. Marshal for Minnesota.
“The U.S. Senate has finally confirmed Sheriff James Stuart as the next U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota, and we are very grateful. With thirty years of experience in law enforcement, he will be a staunch defender of President Trump’s efforts to crack down on the rampant crime and violence in Minnesota”
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House Passes Whip Emmer’s Bill to Increase Flexibility for Local Banks
Passed bill to increase flexibility for local banks regarding reciprocal deposits.
“Banks are important economic drivers and deserve a regulatory framework that lets them compete, grow, and better serve their customers.”
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Whip Emmer: Tim Walz, DFL Block Life-Changing Tax Cuts for Minnesotans
Criticized Minnesota Governor Walz and DFL for blocking Working Families Tax Cuts provisions.
“Tim Walz and the DFL just blocked historic tax relief for hardworking Minnesotans for one reason and one reason only: they are sick with Trump Derangement Syndrome”
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Emmer Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Announced winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Minnesota's Sixth District.
“The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to celebrate the visual arts and to recognize the artistic abilities of high school students across the country. I want to congratulate Marta on winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition with her acrylic piece, As Kingfishers Catch Fire.”
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Hosted law enforcement roundtable with U.S. Attorney ahead of National Police Week.
“As we near the beginning of Police Week, there is no better time to get together with local peace officers and say ‘thank you.’ These men and women are the best of the best”
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Emmer Hosts Farm Bill Roundtable in the Sixth District
Hosted Farm Bill roundtable with constituents and agriculture stakeholders.
“Last week, House Republicans passed the Farm Bill, providing Minnesota farmers, producers, and rural communities more resources and stability”
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Emmer Statement on Becker Post Office Reopening
Announced USPS reopening of Becker Post Office after year of advocacy.
“Finally, after a year of advocacy with Mayor Mark Kolbinger and the City of Becker, the USPS has made the right call to bring back postal service to Becker”
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Urged Governor Walz to fund updates to Minnesota's outdated Medicaid and SNAP administration systems.
“Just a few years ago, Minnesota had an $18 billion budget surplus. Instead of investing that surplus back into our communities, Walz wasted every penny of it on free healthcare, free driver’s licenses, and free college for illegal aliens. Now, Minnesota is facing a deficit in the near future”
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Whip Emmer’s CBDC Ban Legislation Sent to Senate
Announced House passage of CBDC ban legislation sent to Senate.
“House Republicans and President Trump recognize the threat a CBDC poses in the United States”
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Whip Emmer Applauds Fraud-Related Raids Happening in Minneapolis
Praised FBI and Homeland Security fraud raids in Minneapolis targeting Somali fraudsters.
“President Trump and his administration have made it crystal clear - our country will not tolerate waste, fraud, and abuse, and we are not going to allow people to take advantage of Americans’ generosity. Thank you to the U.S.”
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Demanded Minnesota governor comply with USDA SNAP data requests following fraud investigation.
“Governor Walz is putting Minnesota’s SNAP program at risk – all to protect fraudsters over law-abiding Minnesotans”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.