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  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Exciting Programs for Minnesota Students

Dear Friend,  As your representative, one of the most fulfilling parts of my role is showcasing the talent and potential of students in the Sixth District. Read on to learn about two upcoming programs from our office for Minnesota students… Congressman Emmer with …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Connecting with Local Businesses and Leaders in the Sixth District

Dear Friend,  The recent Easter work period provided the opportunity to participate in some great meetings with local businesses and elected officials. Read on to learn more... We had the chance to meet with members of Minnesota Equipment and tour their facil…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Bridging the Veteran Resource Gap

Dear Friend,  When our veterans come home, they deserve confidence that they can rely on their elected representatives for support.  With this goal in mind, our office recently hosted our first Veterans’ Resource Fair in Elk River. During the event, attendees …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 7:59 PM

The Congressional Art Competition has begun!

Dear Friend,  The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is underway! The Congressional Art Competition is an annual competition for high school students across the United States. Every spring, Representatives accept submissions from students in their district, wi…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Honoring Minnesota law enforcement

Dear Friend,  As our state continues to mourn the loss of the three Burnsville first responders killed in the line of duty, it is more important than ever to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our state’s law enforcement and emergency personnel. Congressman To…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Sunsetting out-of-control spending

Dear Friend,  Just as American families are expected to live within their means, we should expect no less from our federal government. However, it appears President Biden disagrees. Earlier this week, President Biden released his budget request for fiscal year 2025…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Following the State of the Union, we want to hear from you!

  Following President Biden's State of the Union address, we want to hear from you! In the remaining months of the 118th Congress, which of the following issues do you think should be prioritized?   Lowering taxes Addressing federal spending Lowering costs of everyday goods Immig…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 7:12 PM

Honoring fallen Minnesota heroes and visiting local businesses

Dear Friend,  Congress’s recent district work period gave us the opportunity to meet with local businesses that are being supported by the recently passed Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. After returning to Washington, D.C. later in the week for…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Reining in unelected bureaucrats' spending power

  Dear Friend,  There’s no doubt our budget process is broken. But as our national debt tops $34 trillion, there is a source of serious government spending that often flies under the radar: executive rulemaking. Rulemaking, or the policymaking power given to the e…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Navigating tax season with confidence

Dear Friend,  The deadline for filing your 2023 tax return is rapidly approaching, and our office is here to help! Given the hurdles many Minnesotans face during tax season, it is important to be prepared and file early to avoid any delays on your refund. To receiv…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Protecting American energy independence

Dear Friend,  President Biden is continuing his war on American energy. Recently, the Biden administration announced its decision to indefinitely halt permit approvals for U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities. This is not just an attack on American en…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Providing tax relief for Minnesota families and small businesses

Dear Friend,  The House of Representatives is working to provide tax relief for Americans from Main Street to Mulberry Street. Last week, the House of Representatives passed a major piece of bipartisan tax legislation aimed at supporting families and local manufac…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Don't get duped: Scam prevention resources

Dear Friend,  The internet, for all its benefits, has become a breeding ground for scams and fraud. Online scammers, often operating overseas, employ numerous tactics to dupe honest Americans.  Scammers will target seniors by posing as Medicare, Internal Revenue S…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Getting our fiscal house in order

Dear Friend,  We’re hurtling towards a fiscal death spiral. Every day we fail to address our broken budget process, Americans are footing a bigger bill. Listen: Congressman Emmer talks about the Fiscal Commission Act on Twin Cities News Talk We need a…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Addressing our nation's mental health care crisis

Dear Friend,  Across Minnesota, our cities and counties are struggling to meet the demand for mental health services. In fact, 80% of Minnesota counties are currently experiencing a mental health care shortage. Meanwhile, more patients in need are ending up in …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 8:44 PM

WATCH: Emmer leads nonpartisan effort to address America's mental health crisis

Dear Friend,  America is suffering from a serious mental health crisis. One in five Minnesotans battle mental illness each year, and for too long the need for care has significantly outpaced its availability. WATCH: FOX9 on the Securing Facilities for Men…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Meeting with leaders across the Sixth District

Dear Friend,  During Congress’s brief district work period during the holiday season, we had the opportunity to participate in some great discussions with local leaders in the Sixth District. Read on to learn more… Congressman Tom Emmer meets with Waite Park Ch…
  Tom & Jacquie Emmer · [email protected]
December 25, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Merry Christmas!

Friend, The holiday season has always been a time of reflection and gratitude for me. It is such an honor and privilege to represent Minnesota’s Sixth District in Congress, and I cannot express just how much Jacquie and I appr…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 7:33 PM

2023 Year in Review

Dear Friend,  As we round out 2023, we hope the holiday season finds you celebrating with loved ones and reflecting on the many blessings we share as Americans. It's also a time to look back at the year's accomplishments. This year, we’re proud of what our offic…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Investing in the big idea

Dear Friend,  You never know where the next big idea will come from. Among America’s 33 million small businesses are companies destined to scroll across the ticker of the New York Stock Exchange. It’s an unfortunate misconception that the “unicorns” of tomorro…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Honoring a Minnesota hero

Dear Friend,  On November 29th, off the coast of Yakushima, Japan, eight U.S. Air Force crew members lost their lives during a training mission when their CV-22 Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean. Among the servicemembers killed in the accident was 32-year-…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 9:04 PM

The largest COVID fraud on record

Dear Friend,  It is no secret that we Minnesotans pay an exorbitant amount of state and local taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, Minnesota has the 8th highest per capita state and local tax collections in the United States. This level of taxation demands …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Friend,  As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, we hope that you will take this opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we have as Minnesotans. Despite the joys of this gathering, this year has not been without its challenges. Risin…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 11:24 PM

Funding Sixth District infrastructure, Foley High School visits the Capitol and more...

Dear Friend,  As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to provide a brief update on our work to support Minnesota’s Sixth District. We are pleased to announce that the House of Representatives passed federal infrastructure funding for three water tre…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 4:52 PM

A Veterans Day message

Dear Friend,  Every day, we enjoy freedoms thanks to the sacrifices of our veterans. Americans live with the comfort of knowing that our liberty and safety are protected at home and abroad. We owe our veterans an immeasurable debt of gratitude. Watch a Veteran…
  Tom Emmer · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Thank You, Veterans!

Friend, On November 11, 1918, at 11:11 AM, the Armistice that ended the First World War was signed. Today, on this 105th Anniversary, we not only commemorate that historic day but honor each of the brave men and women who have…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Remaining steadfast in our support for Israel

Dear Friend,  The news coming out of Israel is horrific. Over 1,400 innocent Israeli men, women and children and at least 33 Americans were murdered by Hamas. An estimated 250 individuals were taken hostage, some ripped from their homes. Over 7,000 rockets have…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 8:35 PM

The United States stands with Israel

Dear Friend,  Over the weekend, Israel was attacked by the vicious terrorist group, Hamas. Despite the horrific attacks, the Israeli people remain resilient and determined to defend their homeland. Let us be perfectly clear: the United States must stand with the…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Defending our national security

Dear Friend,  Since President Biden took office, there have been over 6 million illegal border crossings. That’s more than the entire population of Minnesota. More than 150 people whose names appear on the terrorist watch list were stopped trying to illegally…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Defending Minnesota's Heritage

Dear Friend,  Hunting and archery are not just a sports or hobbies, they are part of our way of life as Minnesotans. For many of us, these activities are family affairs. For others, they are new skills that have been learned through friends or extracurricular a…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 10:04 PM

The Minnesota Air National Guard is entering a new era

Dear Friend,  Thanks to years of advocacy from the Minnesota delegation, the Minnesota Air National Guard is entering a new era.   Watch: Kare11 Coverage of Minnesota Air National Guard Press Conference Last week, the Minnesota National Guard was awarde…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Standing for Americans' Right to Financial Privacy

11 Dear Friend,  Countries around the world have begun implementing or are considering issuing a digital version of their currency called a central bank digital currency or CBDC. I expect many of you have heard about CBDCs, but their ability to dismantle Americans’ …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 6:12 PM

SURVEY: Do School Resource Officers belong in schools?

  Cities across the state of Minnesota have begun pulling school resource officers from schools in response to a law passed by the state legislature. Last Friday, the St. Cloud Police Department joined a growing list of school districts and police departments that have put their program on…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 5:36 PM

It is time to expand school choice

Dear Friend,  As parents of seven children, Jacquie and I have a great deal of experience with the education system in Minnesota. One of the main things we have learned as parents is that no two children are the same, and neither is the way they learn. Last Thur…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 9:33 PM

A Sixth District Update from Congressman Tom Emmer

11 Dear Friend,  As Congress wraps up its August work period, we wanted to give a short update on our work in the district over the past few weeks. Congressman Emmer greets constituents following town hall event Our office was proud to host three in-person to…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Our third town hall of the summer

Dear Friend,  On Monday, we hosted our third in-person town hall of the summer. We appreciate the individuals who showed up to voice their concerns, and are grateful to have hosted another productive discussion with our constituents. Congressman Emmer fields que…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Another successful town hall in Carver County

Dear Friend,  Earlier this week, we hosted our second in-person town hall of the month! It was another great conversation about the challenges our nation and state are facing. Read on to learn more… Congressman Emmer fields questions at Hamburg Town Hall Town h…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 4:11 PM

ALERT: Congressman Emmer Opens New Office in Chaska

Dear Friend,  We are excited to announce that we have opened a new district office in Chaska to better serve the constituents of Carver County and Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District! Congressman Emmer cuts the ribbon at the Chaska district office The openi…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 4:28 PM

A successful town hall in Big Lake

Dear Friend,  Last week, we held a constituent town hall in Big Lake! We had a great discussion about the challenges our nation and state face. Read on to learn more… Congressman Emmer takes questions from constituents in Big Lake Town halls serve as an excelle…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Can you believe this!?

Dear Friend,  Outdoor recreational and sporting activities, like trap shooting and archery, are an integral part of our heritage. We love these activities. They teach us valuable life skills, such as discipline, teamwork, and focus, and help the next generation…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 3:15 PM

A Sixth District Update from Congressman Tom Emmer

Dear Friend,  As the summer winds down, we’re back in Minnesota for the congressional August District Work Period. Check out some of my recent stops below. On Monday, we hit the ground running. Read on to learn more… Congressman Emmer tours Ultra Machining Compa…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Minnesota Republicans Demand Accountability in Feeding Our Future Scandal

Dear Friend,  Many of you likely remember the Feeding Our Future scandal that broke in September of 2022. Since then, a total of 60 Minnesotans have been arrested in connection to the alleged fraud scheme that siphoned money from the U.S. Department of Agricult…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Strengthening Our Military

Dear Friend,  Last week, we led the way in supporting and strengthening our military by passing the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This is a must-pass bill that restores our military readiness, provides resources and equipment to service memb…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Working for Sixth District veterans

Dear Friend,  We hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day holiday. Celebrating Independence Day in Minnesota with family and friends is a high point of our summer, and it was a pleasure to be able to spend time at home in the Sixth District during the holida…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 12:37 AM

Visits across the Sixth District

Dear Friend,  Following the Independence Day holiday, we were excited to have the opportunity to sit down with local government, education and business leaders from across the Sixth Congressional District. Congressman Emmer meets with Chaska Mayor Mark Windshitl …
  Tom Emmer · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Happy 4th of July!

Friend, Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the founding of our truly exceptional nation. And while some might find that statement controversial, I’m not afraid to be patriotic and proud to lo…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 1:38 PM

An Independence Day Message

Dear Friend,  Independence Day holds a special place in the hearts of all Americans. It commemorates the historic moment our founders declared independence from an oppressive monarchy and paved the way for the birth of the greatest nation the world has ever known…
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Restoring Fairness for Middle-Class Americans

Dear Friend,  You’ve read the headlines: more and more Americans feel that homeownership is out of reach. New listings are becoming scarce. Unbelievably, most Americans couldn’t afford to buy their own homes in today’s market. How has the Biden administration …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Reining in a bloated federal government

Dear Friend,  Since taking office, President Biden and his administration have repeatedly abused their power by circumventing Congressional approval to implement their radical agenda. In his first two years, President Biden has unilaterally enacted regulations …
  Congressman Tom Emmer · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM

A reality check for Treasury Secretary Yellen

Dear Friend,  What comes to mind when you think about the economy lately? High gas prices? Ballooning home interest rates? A painful tax bill? From the grocery store checkout to our retirement accounts, reminders of our sputtering economy are everywhere. The …