{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"MN\" and year = 2020 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-additional-flexibility-for-digital-asset-rulemaking", "Emmer Urges Additional Flexibility for Digital Asset Rulemaking", "2020-12-31", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and seven of his colleagues and Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to express concerns regarding a limited comment period to respond to a recently released rule making significant changes to the regulation of digital assets. The rule was announced on December 18, 2020, and comments must be received by January 4, 2021.\n\nThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network\u2019s (FinCEN) rule would require certain members of the cryptocurrency industry to submit additional reports and keep records relating to customer identities if transactions are made above certain thresholds. The additional data collection also pertains to unhosted wallets, which do not require a financial institution to conduct transactions.\n\nCongressman Emmer's letter requests a 60 day comment period for public and stakeholder input on the rule before it is finalized, and a potential delay of implementation to allow stakeholders to become compliant.\n\n\u201cThe blockchain industry and cryptocurrency innovations are constantly and rapidly evolving. Government frequently struggles to keep up. We owe it to this community to be fair, transparent, and open to stakeholder advice,\" said Emmer.\n\n\"Our request is simple: allow additional flexibility for stakeholders to comment and advise our government on this proposal,\" Emmer concluded.\n\nRead the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=14FD5053-6EE0-4841-B64E-11D13F004C19", "Emmer Urges Additional Flexibility for Digital Asset Rulemaking", "2020-12-31", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-and-lynch-introduce-bill-to-study-use-of-distributed-ledger-technology-in-post-trade-clearing-and-settlement", "Emmer and Lynch Introduce Bill to Study Use of Distributed Ledger Technology in Post-Trade Clearing and Settlement", "2020-12-29", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) and Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced legislation, H.R. 8989, to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to study the operational regulatory challenges and opportunities in the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the post-trade clearing and settlement process.\n\nThe legislation, which would require the SEC to produce two reports over two years to identify best practices, steps toward establishing international standards, and the implications of utilizing DLT systems. In studying these issues, the SEC is directed to work with both domestic and international stakeholders.\n\n\u201cI am very hopeful about distributed ledger technology and its use in the clearing and settlement process. These studies will provide the necessary advancement and understanding of this outstanding technology, and will eventually allow for the implementation of these important upgrades. In order to lead in the global financial landscape, we must be exploring and innovating. It has been an honor to work with Chairman Lynch on the Task Force on Financial Technology, and this effort is a great example of the nonpartisan work Congress can advance to support fintech in the United States,\u201d said Emmer.\n\n\u201cDistributed ledger technology, like Blockchain, has the potential to make systems more efficient and more secure,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cPost-trade clearing and settlement is ripe for the kind of evolution that DLT offers. These studies will lay the groundwork for upgrades in our financial markets necessary to maintain the preeminence of the American financial system. I\u2019m grateful for the work of Mr. Emmer on this legislation and am looking forward to working with the SEC to ensure confidence in the technology used in capital markets.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Lynch is the Chairman and Representative Emmer is the Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee\u2019s Task Force on Financial Technology. Over the past 18 months, the Task Force has received considerable testimony on the potential benefits of DLT to increase transaction efficiency, transparency, and security.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C87C2E63-5597-401D-BF15-C146F7197F02", "Emmer and Lynch Introduce Bill to Study Use of Distributed Ledger Technology in Post-Trade Clearing and Settlement", "2020-12-29", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-hagedorn-undergoes-successful-kidney-resection-surgery-mayo-clinic", "Congressman Hagedorn Undergoes Successful Kidney Resection Surgery at the Mayo Clinic", "2020-12-28", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "ROCHESTER, Minn.  This morning, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) underwent an elective procedure to remove his kidney and surrounding cancerous tissues at Rochester's Mayo Clinic. According to the Congressman's wife, Jennifer Carnahan, the performing surgeon said the procedure was a success and Jim is resting comfortably. The following statement was written by Congressman Hagedorn just prior to his surgery: Jennifer and I are at the Mayo Clinic this morningfor my elective kidney resection surgery. For those wondering if this is good news, it is! A little over 23 months ago, I was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer. Ever since, I've been receiving immunotherapy at Mayo. My body's response to the innovative treatments has been fantastic. The cancer has been beaten back, degraded, and is localized on the kidney. Because my condition improved so dramatically these past months and my other kidney functions just fine, doctors decided it was time to go in and remove the kidney, and by doing so, extract an estimated 99 percent of the cancer in my body. This doesn't mean I can quit fighting or am cured, but to make it to this point and be able to work hard and live a full life along the way is a mini-miracle. I am extremely fortunate. Patients don't fight cancer by themselves. They need lots of help. I appreciate my loving wife, Jennifer, being by my side every step of the way. I'm also grateful for my family, friends, staff,and so many others for their support, prayers, and encouragement. Ultimately, it's the healing hands of God, the Mayo Clinic, and the innovative immunotherapy that are pulling me through. Special thanks to my doctors, nurses, technicians, and other professionals at Mayo for all their concern and world class quality care. For those dealing with serious illness, keep fighting, don't give up! New cures are available virtually every day. And to those enjoying good health, please see your doctor regularly and get those annual cancer screenings. For most, early detection makes a huge difference.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-calls-return-regular-order-appropriations-process", "Hagedorn Calls for \"Return to Regular Order\" in Appropriations Process", "2020-12-23", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "BLUE EARTH, Minn. - Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement regarding needed reforms in the congressional appropriations and government funding process:\n\"While imperfect, the COVID relief package is a necessary lifeline for small businesses, agriculture, and familiesin the midst ofstate government-imposed shutdowns, and they will receive billions of dollars in direct aid and loans. \"Of course, the best recipe for the American people is to fully reopen our businesses, schools, and society. \"I have been a relentless advocate for reopening Minnesota and have not been shy about standing up to Governor Walz. He has instituted a series of arbitrary decrees that have picked winners and losers and harmed many Minnesotans in a number of ways. Governor Walz should immediately relinquish his emergency powers and begin crafting policies with our state legislature. \"The packagewe voted on earlier this weekis a result of negotiations led by the White House and congressional leadership.We arrived hereafter months of political stonewalling by Speaker Pelosi and aclosed-doorprocess orchestrated by her leadership. \"Something that was particularly unseemly was how Speaker Pelosi combined the bipartisan COVID relief package with an enormous continuing appropriations bill that funded a huge number of federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2021, which ends September 30, 2021. \"This has created some confusion by commingling coronavirus relief with programs like State Department funding and foreign aid. \"President Trump has insinuated that he may veto the legislation unless excessive foreign aid spending is eliminated. I wholeheartedly support the President's effort to cut needless spending and will encourage Republican House leadership to fight for taxpayers. \"This processand the Speaker's partisan games are simplyunfitting of the People's House.Moving forward, we must commit to regular order and an appropriations process with 12 separate bills subjected to the amendment process. This will afford all of us an opportunity to ferret out unnecessary appropriations and reform government. \"It alsomeans no more omnibus spending bills in the future! \"As your representative, I recommit my pledge to fight forresponsiblespending, government reform, and returning power to where it should reside  with the American people!I will seek out budgetary reforms and real cuts to wasteful or specialinterest driven expenditures. \"For too many years,leaders of both parties in Congress have operated behind closed doors  jamming through massive, irresponsible increases in government spendingat the 11thhour.It is long past time for Congress to return to regular order and100 percent transparency with the American people about how theirmoney is spent.\"\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-hagedorn-stauber-and-state-leaders-urge-walz-to-do-more-to-reopen-schools", "Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber, and State Leaders Urge Walz to Do More to Reopen Schools", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Senator Paul Gazelka, Minnesota State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Senator Michelle Benson, and Minnesota State House Minority Leader Representative Kurt Daudt sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to reopen schools across the state based on recent news of rising failing grades in Minnesotan children, and data that has demonstrated schools can conduct in-person learning safely.\n\nThis past Wednesday, Governor Walz announced that elementary schools would have the option to return to in-person learning in January. However, this action alone falls short of providing all Minnesota schools the necessary flexibility to quickly return to an in-person environment. The letter urges the Governor to do more to both promote and encourage a timely return to in-person learning at all levels.\n\nRecent reporting has detailed a dramatic increase of failing grades in Minnesota children. These impacts are also felt disproportionately among those learning English, and disabled or disadvantaged children. In Minnesota, there have been 389,171 positive coronavirus cases. Less than 3 percent (10,769) of those cases have been reportedly associated with PreK-12 buildings, and in the last two weeks, 68% of affected schools have reported only one case.\n\nThe letter urges the Governor to follow a data-driven approach to schools, which if implemented would allow hundreds of thousands of children to return to an in-person educational setting that has proven to be a more effective learning environment.\n\n\"As a father of seven, I have seen through each of my children the importance of socialization and in-person learning. As a Representative, I have seen the toll closed schools have had on children most in need of a quality education, their parents, and our economy. The Governor\u2019s choice to ignore this data has kept the children of Minnesota from reaching their full potential and receiving the education they deserve,\" said Emmer.\n\n\"Many news outlets have reported an alarming rate of students failing classes all across Minnesota, and these closures have disproportionately impacted the most vulnerable among us. For students with disabilities, those from low-income households, English language learners, and those in need of extra assistance, these actions have been a disservice to their educational development. I am urging Governor Walz to follow the science and reopen our schools,\" Emmer concluded.\n\n\u201cThe lockdowns and arbitrary regulations imposed upon school districts by the Walz administration have impaired learning opportunities for Minnesota\u2019s students and led to many falling behind or even dropping out. Students are able to receive in-person learning safely - and for the good of our students - teachers, who are certainly as essential as the tens of millions of Americans who have been working throughout the pandemic, need to return to the classroom. Minnesota\u2019s students, who by age group are least at risk from death or serious long term consequence from the coronavirus, must be granted the right to receive the highest quality education, which can only be achieved though in-person instruction,\" said Hagedorn.\n\n\u201cAs a parent and Representative, I know that keeping kids in school is both beneficial for their long-term development and for parents who are attempting to navigate this difficult period. Failure to provide our children with a safe, in-person learning environment could set back an entire generation of Minnesota\u2019s students and prevent many parents from reentering the workforce as we rebuild our economy. Science has proven that there is minimal risk of COVID spreading in K-12 schools, so I am proud to join my colleagues in calling upon the Governor to safely reopen schools at all levels,\u201d said Stauber.\n\n\u201cThe classroom is often the best, safest place for students to learn. There is enough data to support reopening schools and further delays will only exasperate Minnesota\u2019s persistent achievement gap. Keeping students home any longer will have lasting and dramatic problems. We have to get kids back in schools if we hope to change their future,\" said Gazelka.\n\n\"Minnesota families want their children safely back to in-person learning. The science tells us that staff can be kept safe and that children are at low risk for spreading SARS-CoV-2. Schools are where children learn, connect with friends, and so much more. As a mom, I will advocate for the partnership between schools and parents in helping our children become all they can be,\" said Benson.\n\n\"Keeping our schools closed is having devastating consequences for student achievement and is widening Minnesota's achievement gap. We need Governor Walz to follow the data, follow the science, and help students and teachers safely return to the classroom,\" said Daudt.\n\nRead the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-passage-of-coronavirus-aid-package-and-government-funding", "Emmer Statement on Passage of Coronavirus Aid Package and Government Funding", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding passage of Coronavirus aid and government funding:\n\n\u201cToday, Congress finally came together to pass needed coronavirus relief for Americans. Just two months ago, Speaker Pelosi was offered a proposal twice the size of today\u2019s relief package but turned it down. I am pleased she has finally decided to come to the table and find agreement on behalf of the American people.\n\n\u201cToday's vote provides $28 billion for vaccines and distribution and sends hundreds of billions more to reenergize the Paycheck Protection Program, helping employers and employees struggling to stay afloat under COVID-19 restrictions. This legislation supports our childcare providers to help parents eager to return to work and provides $85 billion in funding for schools and universities so they can safely reopen for in-person learning. It also fully funds programs designed to ensure mental health care access for farmers and rural communities and supports our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics who care for the mental health needs of the most underserved among us.\n\nDespite the many positive provisions in this legislation, it should not require lightning to strike twice for Republicans and Democrats to agree on the scope and nature of pandemic assistance for the American people. To that end, today\u2019s vote combined needed relief with an unsustainable level of federal government funding \u2013 further increasing our country\u2019s growing national debt. Congress must end the all too routine pattern of brinkmanship and find methods to pay for emergency funding without saddling our children with our unfunded promises. By working together, we can overcome this crisis and correct the fiscal course of our nation.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AFD12B52-FACD-4D35-A75F-A2A9D04A25C8", "Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber, and State Leaders Urge Walz to Do More to Reopen Schools", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FBB89190-704B-49F5-AA06-F76139D35ADC", "Emmer Statement on Passage of Coronavirus Aid Package and Government Funding", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-supports-relief-american-small-businesses-farmers-workers-and-families", "Hagedorn Supports Relief for American Small Businesses, Farmers, Workers, and Families", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today voted in favor of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal, which works to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), enhance testing and vaccine distribution resources, and complete the annual appropriations process. The legislation passed the House with broad bipartisan support and now moves to the Senate for consideration.\nFollowing the vote, Rep. Hagedorn issued the following statement:\nThis relief package is much needed and long overdue. For months on end, Speaker Pelosi shamelessly withheld aid from the American people in order to deny President Trump a legislative victory and prop up her party's electoral prospects. Rather than working together to meet the needs of our constituents, Speaker Pelosi pushed a progressive wish list' of radical policies that have nothing to do with helping Americans overcome the pandemic.\nI am proud of the way our House Republican Conference held strong and secured a PPP extension, clarified an important small businesses tax deduction issue, and streamlined the process for businesses and banks to convert PPP loans to grants. Altogether, our commonsense relief policies will benefit American small businesses, farmers, workers, and families. While imperfect, this package will go a long way to help small businesses maintain operations, enable hardworking Americans to provide for their families, and position our frontline healthcare professionals to successfully fight COVID-19.\nAs a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Small Business Committee, Congressman Hagedorn advocated for and supported the inclusion of several key provisions in the COVID-19 relief package, including:\n Extension of the PPP, along with tax deductibility for PPP expenses;\n\tOpportunity for businesses facing severe revenue losses to apply for a second draw PPP loan;\n\tPPP loan eligibility for 501(c)(6) organizations, such as local chambers of commerce;\n\tNearly $50 billion to aid vaccine distribution and testing efforts in order to reopen the economy;\n\tEnhanced assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to support farmers, agribusinesses, local producers, processers, and rural communities;\n\tSBA grants to assist live venue operators, including those associated with county fairs, who lost 25 percent or more of revenues; and,\n\t$7 billion to fund broadband projects, including telehealth and rural broadband expansion.\n Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-house-passage-covid-relief-package", "Stauber Statement on House Passage of COVID Relief Package", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted to pass the omnibus and COVID relief deal, a bipartisan package to provide targeted relief to American workers, small businesses, and families. Stauber made the following statement after the bill's passage:\n\n\"Following the passage of tonight's relief package, my message to every American is this: more help is finally on the way. At the request of myself and my colleagues on the Problem Solvers Caucus, this package includes commonsense provisions to unleash more Paycheck Protection Program funds, end surprise medical billing, facilitate the safe reopening of schools and childcare centers, expand broadband services, address the dramatic rise in substance abuse, and assist with the rapid deployment of vaccines. I am proud to have played a role in crafting this legislation's framework and I look forward to seeing countless Americans benefit.\n\n\"However, this agreement is long overdue. For months, I joined many of my Congressional colleagues in calling on Speaker Pelosi to work across the aisle and bring up bipartisan legislation to address the American people's urgent needs. A virus that impacts our entire way of life calls for a bipartisan response, so I am happy that Speaker Pelosi finally set aside her list of partisan demands and focused on reaching an agreement on commonsense COVID relief.\n\n\"While the passage of this bipartisan relief package is a monumental step in the right direction, we are not yet out of the woods. The enormity of this bill points to the obvious \u2013 America needs to get back to work and our economy cannot continue to take these endless shutdowns. As more federal funds and vaccines are distributed across the state, I along with an overwhelming majority of my constituents will continue to pressure the Governor to allow our small businesses and schools to safely reopen. It's past time for the Governor to level the playing field and allow our small businesses to play by the same rules as major corporations.\"\n\nThis package includes provisions that:\n\nExtend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and add deductibility for PPP expenses.\n\nEnd surprise medical billing.\n\nProvide $82 billion in funding for schools and universities to assist with reopening for in-person learning.\n\nDeliver $10 billion for grants to childcare centers to help providers safely reopen.\n\nAdminister $7 billion in broadband funding.\n\nAllocate $4 billion for substance abuse \u2013 significant progress made over past several years on opioid addiction has been reversed because of the impact of COVID lockdowns.\n\nDeliver $20 billion for the purchase of vaccines and $8 billion for vaccine distribution.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/featured-demo-post", "Featured Demo Post", "2020-12-17", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-congratulates-congressional-app-challenge-winners", "Hagedorn Congratulates Congressional App Challenge Winners", "2020-12-14", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today voiced his congratulations to Anjali Donthi, Sarah Bulur and Caitlin McWilliams of Century High School in Rochester for being named the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for Minnesota's First District. The winning app, OperationSerenity, was developed to help ease anxiety of children preparing for surgery.\nOperationSerenity is a truly innovative and honorable idea that will help children ease their fears and uncertainties as they approach medical procedures. Congratulations to Anjali, Sarah and Caitlin for winning the Congressional App Challenge and for making their school and community proud, said Hagedorn. I thank all the bright young minds in southern Minnesota who participated in this competition, and I encourage all students who are interested in the STEM fields to continue pursuing opportunities like these to express their creativity and develop critical skills for their future careers.\nThe winning students will have the opportunity to feature their app at the 2021 House of Code conference next spring.\nWatch the winning team's presentation here.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-signs-amicus-brief", "Hagedorn Signs Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court Supporting the Texas Election Integrity Case", "2020-12-11", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) has signed onto an amicus brief, along with 125 of his House Republican colleagues, in the Supreme Court case Texas v. Pennsylvania, et al. Members are asking the Supreme Court to address the American people's serious concerns about the constitutionality of various state elections and integrity of the 2020 presidential election. \nElection laws across several states were amended or suspended in the closing months of the 2020 election by acts of state officials and courts, not state legislatures.I joined 125 of my colleagues and signed onto the amicus brief because I believe the Supreme Court should consider the Texas case on constitutional grounds to ensure that all U.S. citizens are treated fairly and the election was conducted in accordance with state laws, said Hagedorn. \nThe state legislatures in Georgia, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania should be empowered to elect electors or refuse to elect electors based upon the law and following the U.S. Constitution, Hagedorn added. \nThe full brief can be read here.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-125000-grant-for-wright-county-to-achieve-drug-free-communities", "Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Wright County to Achieve Drug Free Communities", "2020-12-10", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced a $125,000 investment in Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District through the Drug Free Communities Support Program. The investment will be provided to the Mentorship, Education, and Drug Awareness (MEADA) Coalition of Wright County. The coalition will use the funds to assist in their mission to conduct local efforts to combat drug abuse.\n\n\"Ensuring our youth are drug free is an important step in building up the future of our nation. In order for these young Minnesotans to thrive, it's our responsibility to guarantee a safe and healthy environment for them to do so,\" said Emmer.\n\nEmmer concluded, \"Seeing the outstanding work taking place in Wright County to combat drug abuse in young adults is inspiring, and I hope this significant investment will allow them to continue these efforts. I am grateful to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this strong investment in Wright County.\"\n\n\u201cWe are making a concerted effort to focus on mentoring our youth and working with our schools on drug/alcohol prevention and education. This Grant will allow us to move in this direction. We are not going to solve the drug/alcohol issues facing our society simply by arresting and prosecuting. We need prevention and educational programs and this Grant will help in our efforts. We are both thankful and grateful we were a recipient of the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant,\u201d said Tom Kelly, Wright County Attorney and MEADA Chair\n\nThe coalition will engage young adults in 6th through 12th grade with community engagement and events. The coalition aims to eliminate the use and abuse of marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol in young adults. This grant award was provided by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BA9FDE60-9AA8-4E79-95F1-7419BC85BCFA", "Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Wright County to Achieve Drug Free Communities", "2020-12-10", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-joins-republican-colleagues-calling-aid-small-businesses", "Hagedorn Joins Republican Colleagues in Calling for Aid to American Small Businesses, Workers", "2020-12-10", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today joined his colleagues on the steps of the United States Capitol calling for the immediate passage of an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) along with additional relief for small businesses in need. Through $11.2 billion in total loans to more than 100,000 small businesses across the state, the PPP has been critical to sustaining Minnesota's economy and workforce since the onset of the pandemic.\nIt's unacceptable that Democrats continue to stall and play politics while small businesses fight just to keep their doors open. While Speaker Pelosi is dithering, Minnesotans are hurting, said Hagedorn.\nIn August, House Republicans fought to free up $138 billion in unspent Paycheck Protection Program funds and permit small business to take out a second loan under the program. Unfortunately, not one of our Democrat colleagues joined us in the effort, and the American people are suffering as a result. It's time to put the partisan games aside and work with us to deliver much needed aid to American small businesses, workers and families, Hagedorn concluded.\nWatch the full press conference here.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-sec-to-provide-clarity-for-digital-securities", "Emmer Urges SEC to Provide Clarity for Digital Securities", "2020-12-09", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging them to address the issue of broker-dealer custody of digital securities.\n\nOn July 22, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued an interpretive letter which clarified that national banks may provide custody services for crypto assets. Congressman Emmer\u2019s letter urges the SEC to develop similar clarifications necessary for financial entities under their jurisdiction to provide custody services of digital securities, and enable FINRA to approve broker-dealer applications that meet these requirements. Establishing this regulatory guidance would create a level playing field for financial institutions, and provide the financial technology industry with the confidence to develop innovations in America. Additionally, it would expand the market of financial services so Americans can have greater choice and control over their financial futures.\n\n\"I was heartened to see the OCC take a lead on this issue, and I encourage the SEC and FINRA to follow suit. We know that strong financial markets attract investment and facilitate capital formation. To foster the digital asset industry in the United States, we need action now,\" said Emmer.\n\nEmmer continued, \"Regulators under this Administration have been open and willing to support new technologies. However, it is still critical that they continue to keep up with the pace of innovation. With these important steps, we can cultivate a regulatory environment that supports financial innovations and will foster investment and competition in the United States.\"\n\nCongressman Emmer's letter urges the SEC to take three important actions: First, issue a formal clarification that banks may act as good control locations for the custody of digital securities. Second, advise FINRA on the specific criteria that must be met for broker-dealers to custody digital securities for their customers and for their own account. Third, instruct FINRA to approve broker-dealer applications that meet those requirements.\n\nIn addition to five other Members, Congressman Emmer was joined on the letter by the full bipartisan leadership of the Blockchain Caucus, which he Co-Chairs.\n\nRead the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9454A4E4-BC25-4F61-BDA4-5484B3FB273A", "Emmer Urges SEC to Provide Clarity for Digital Securities", "2020-12-09", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/minnesota-and-north-dakota-congressional-leaders-introduce-bill-to-rename-wayzata-post-office-in-honor-of-former-representative-jim-ramstad", "Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad", "2020-12-08", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Legislation to rename the Wayzata Post Office was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives\n\nMINNEAPOLIS \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename the Wayzata post office in honor of former Minnesota Representative Jim Ramstad who passed away last month. Senator Tina Smith and Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Collin Peterson (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) have also sponsored the legislation. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) joined as original cosponsors as Ramstad was born in North Dakota. Representative Phillips holds the seat Ramstad once held.\n\n\u201cMinnesota has lost a friend and hero - former Representative Jim Ramstad. He was a faithful public servant whose personal struggle with addiction guided his life\u2019s work to help those struggling with substance abuse and mental health,\u201d Klobuchar said. \u201cHe was a true mentor to me on how to work with both Democrats and Republicans to get things done. Renaming the Wayzata post office in Jim\u2019s name will allow Minnesotans to remember Jim for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cJim Ramstad served the people of Minnesota\u2019s Third District \u2013 first as a citizen, then as a state Senator, then as a U.S. Congressman \u2013 for three decades,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cI am humbled to serve the very same community as he once did, and continue to look to his example for inspiration. His work leading the passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Act was a powerful display of bipartisan leadership that has helped millions of families access the health care they need. Renaming the Wayzata Post Office in his name is a small gesture, but one I hope will add to the growing symphony of affection for the man who left a remarkable legacy in our community, our state, and our country.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Jim Ramstad served in Congress from 1991 until 2009. He was a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Health and Trade Subcommittees and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. Ramstad also served on the House Small Business Committee and co-chaired the Addiction Treatment and Recovery Caucus, Medical Technology Caucus, Law Enforcement Caucus and Disabilities Caucus.\n\nRepresentative Ramstad was co-sponsor of the landmark Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Parity Act which became law in 2008.\n\n\u201cJim Ramstad believed in and embodied the best of Minnesota values. As a State Senator and as a member of Congress he served with dignity and pragmatism, and he worked with both Republicans and Democrats to get things accomplished for our state,\u201d Smith said. \u201cBecause he reached across the aisle to solve problems, many of his accomplishments are long lasting and touched the lives of people, not only in Minnesota, but across our country. Naming the Wayzata Post Office in his honor is a fitting tribute to his important legacy.\u201d\n\n\u201cRepresentative Ramstad, who was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, served in Congress for nearly 20 years,\u201d Hoeven said. \u201cRenaming the Wayzata post office is one way that we can honor his many years of public service.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a young politico in North Dakota, I was always proud of Congressman Ramstad\u2019s political accomplishments and prowess. A native of Jamestown, \u2018Rammer\u2019 demonstrated how to carry that North Dakota work ethic to Congress and represent his constituents well,\u201d Cramer said. \u201cI am grateful to have gotten to know him over the years and to be a part of this effort to honor his memory and time in public service.\u201d\n\n\u201cRepresentative Jim Ramstad was a friend, a role model, and an incredible advocate for Minnesotans.\u201d Emmer said. \u201cHis work on mental health care and addiction recovery are the inspirations for the work I do today. I hope to honor his legacy by serving Minnesotans with the same integrity that he did. Renaming the Wayzata post office for Representative Ramstad will continue to secure his rightful place in Minnesota history.\u201d\n\n\u201cJim Ramstad served Minnesota and the nation honorably for nearly three decades and his dedication to increasing access to mental health and addiction treatment was nothing short of heroic,\u201d Hagedorn said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join this bipartisan effort to honor the memory and legacy of Congressman Ramstad.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to join the full Minnesota delegation in an effort to rename the Wayzata post office in honor of former Representative Jim Ramstad,\u201d Craig said. \u201cHis years of dedicated public service and his passionate advocacy for folks struggling with addiction made our state a better place and earned him this recognition.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongressman Jim Ramstad was a champion for Minnesota and someone I worked with on public education and women\u2019s reproductive health,\u201d McCollum said. \u201cJim was an effective, respected leader who will be missed by many, and this is one way we can honor his legacy.\u201d\n\n\u201cI extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jim Ramstad,\u201d Omar said. \u201cI applaud his years of service to our state and his commitment to improve the lives of Minnesotans. I\u2019m glad to join my colleagues in support of renaming the Wayzata post office in Jim Ramstad\u2019s name. May this renaming provide a smile to all those who knew and loved him.\u201d\n\n\u201cI served with Jim Ramstad in both the Minnesota Senate and in Congress,\u201d Peterson said. \u201cJim was an outstanding public servant. He left an impact on his district and renaming the Wayzata Post Office for him is a fitting tribute to his service to his constituents.\u201d\n\n\u201cJim Ramstad was an effective leader whose advocacy helped countless Americans struggling with addiction,\u201d Stauber said. \u201cAlthough I did not know Jim personally, his strong legacy of bipartisanship and dedicated service to our state serves as an inspiration to me and countless others. His incredible work has made a lasting impact that will be felt for generations to come, so I am honored to help ensure the Wayzata post office is renamed in his honor.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=882FED14-05D5-40E4-A165-0A6580563886", "Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad", "2020-12-08", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-supports-restoration-ppp-expenses-deductibility", "Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility", "2020-12-08", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 55 freshman House colleagues in a letter to House leadership, urging the restoration of deductibility for forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expenses.\nWhile we appreciate previous COVID-related legislation in the House of Representatives addressed this important issue, we request Congress restore deductibility before the end of the year. If this notice is not corrected, the regulatory decision will damage the lasting success of the PPP program and hinder the small business economy's recovery from this crisis, the lawmakers wrote.\nThe Paycheck Protection Program has been critical to the ability of small businesses across the country to maintain operations and keep Americans employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as businesses are struggling to stay open through increased restrictions and statewide lockdowns, they simply cannot afford the surprise tax increases they will face if we do not restore deductions, said Hagedorn.\nRead the full letter here.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/small-contractors-legislation-included-ndaa", "Hagedorn's Small Contractors Legislation Included in NDAA", "2020-12-08", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn's bipartisan legislation, H.R. 5146, the Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act, has been included in the final Conference Report of H.R. 6395, the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). Hagedorn voted in favor of the NDAA, which passed the House by a vote of 335-78. Once passed in the Senate, the bill will move to the president's desk to be signed into law.\nMy bill expands opportunities for small businesses to compete as prime contractors for federal contracts. By enhancing access to the marketplace, we will incentivize small businesses to enter or rejoin the federal contracting community, and, as a result, federal agencies and the American people will benefit with increased efficiency and improved service, said Hagedorn.\nIn addition to increasing competition in the federal contracting marketplace, this year's NDAA provides an array of pro-defense policies and authorizations to rebuild and strengthen America's Armed Forces. As a champion of Peace Through Strength,' I'm pleased the legislation provides increased resources to America's troops at home and abroad, modernizes U.S. weapons systems, and continues to assure America's military superiority over adversaries such as China, Russia and North Korea. While I do not support every line item of this bill, I am proud to support this bipartisan measure that promotes America's long-term security interests and the well-being of our military heroes and their families, Hagedorn added.\nH.R. 5146, which Hagedorn introduced alongside Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and passed the House as a standalone bill on January 8, 2020, works to remove barriers to entry for small businesses looking to compete for federal prime contracts by requiring contract officers to consider relevant past performance and subcontractor experience of these companies.\nThe Hagedorn Amendment can be found in Section 868 of the Conference Report.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-names-kris-skrzycki-chief-staff", "Hagedorn Names Capitol Hill Veteran, Kris Skrzycki, as Chief of Staff", "2020-12-07", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today announced the appointment of Kris Skrzycki as his new Chief of Staff. Mr. Skrzycki, who most recently served as Chief of Staff at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, will be Rep. Hagedorn's top adviser and oversee the office's staff and operations in both Washington and southern Minnesota.\nKris Skrzycki has a long, distinguished record of promoting and implementing conservative policies and serving as a trusted aide to some of America's top government officials. I am confident Kris will be a valuable addition to our team, and I look forward to working with him on behalf of the people of Minnesota's First District, said Hagedorn. \nSkrzycki has extensive senior-level experience in the Legislative and Executive Branches and brings a strong leadership and management background to the position. Prior to his time in the White House at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Skrzycki served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Immediate Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Further, he spent more than 12 years on the staff of Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA)  including six years as Chief of Staff. Skrzycki is also a veteran of the National Republican Congressional Committee.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-over-one-million-dollar-grant-to-train-displaced-workers", "Emmer Announces Over One Million Dollar Grant to Train Displaced Workers", "2020-12-04", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the Department of Labor has provided more than one million dollars for a National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to help dislocated workers in Minnesota communities affected by the opioid epidemic.\n\n\"As the nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and our fight against the opioid epidemic continues, this funding from the Department of Labor is a vital resource for Minnesota's workforce,\" said Emmer. \"Whether it\u2019s dealing with the employment challenges resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, or closures of major businesses like Electrolux in St. Cloud, I am committed to ensuring that individuals who experience job loss receive the support and assistance they need to rejoin the workforce and have stable and reliable employment.\"\n\nThe U.S. Department of Labor issued an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to Minnesota for $1,368,421 to train 200 displaced workers. A portion of the funds, $800,000, will support disaster-relief jobs and provide employment services to Minnesota communities who have been impacted by the health and economic effects of opioids.\n\nThe project will offer peer-support counselors who will work with individuals impacted by opioid use, helping them recover, rehabilitate, and return to the workforce. Employment and training services will also be offered to assist these Minnesotans. The program will operate throughout 46 counties in central and southeast Minnesota.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3F80E782-D695-4A35-AEF8-8D94A581DB26", "Emmer Announces Over One Million Dollar Grant to Train Displaced Workers", "2020-12-04", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-champions-legislation-return-land-leech-lake-band-ojibwe", "Stauber Champions Legislation to Return Land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe", "2020-12-03", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped advance legislation that would correct a historic wrong and transfer ownership of roughly eleven thousand acres from the Agriculture Department back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a tribe located in his district.\n\nThe Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Lake Country Power, Beltrami Electric, and Crow Wing Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accompany the legislation, ensuring access to easements and rights-of-way for maintenance remain when the land is transferred.\n\nOf this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, \"Back in the 1950's, the Secretary of Agriculture wrongly claimed land belonging to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Today, I was proud to help advance legislation that would right this wrong. This legislation is a win-win for everyone involved as it would not only return ownership of the land back to the Band, but it will also help continue the safe delivery of power. Since hearing about this issue, I have worked with both the Band and rural electric cooperatives to find a solution and I'm happy that we are one major step closer to a resolution.\"\n\nEarlier today, Congressman Stauber spoke on the House Floor in support of this bill Watch HERE.\n\nHe also spoke in favor and supported its passage during a September 30, 2020 markup in the House Natural Resources Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-the-administration-s-announcement-permanently-expanding-telehealth-services", "Emmer Statement on the Administration\u2019s Announcement Permanently Expanding Telehealth Services", "2020-12-02", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement of a permanent expansion of telehealth services in their annual Physician Fee Schedule rule.\n\n\u201cThis commitment by CMS to telehealth will ensure vital services for many vulnerable Americans. This is a huge step forward in access to care for those in need of group psychotherapy, home visits, and even care planning services. As a long-time advocate of telehealth services across Minnesota, including vital mental health services, this action will help Americans across the country benefit from these innovations,\" said Emmer.\n\n\"Telehealth is the future of health care and a practical necessity during this time. We must begin to integrate it when appropriate in order to serve everyone where they are. Minnesota is both an expansive state that will greatly benefit from telehealth, and a leader in developing medical breakthroughs that deliver timely and quality care. Health care access must be expanded through the use of telehealth, and I applaud CMS for doing their part to ensure those in need get the care they require,\u201d Emmer concluded.\n\nIn May, Congressman Emmer wrote a letter urging Congressional leadership to consider extending behavioral telehealth services in any upcoming COVID-19 response packages for a reasonable time following the COVID-19 emergency to assess which of the services should be continued permanently. Read the letter here.\n\nIn August, Congressman Emmer also joined a letter with 49 of his colleagues to CMS Administrator Seema Verma encouraging permanent expansion of telehealth services. Read the letter here.\n\nTelehealth is the provision of long-distance health care through electronic platforms such as video chats. It has proven to be an extremely successful approach in ensuring that patients are receiving mental health and addiction care during the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, CMS expanded certain behavioral telehealth flexibilities, and ultimately increased access to these essential services.\n\nAt the beginning of the public health emergency for COVID-19, CMS added 144 telehealth services covered by Medicare through the end of the public health emergency. In the final rule, CMS added more than 60 services to the Medicare telehealth list that will continue to be covered beyond the public health emergency. CMS has also a commissioned study of its telehealth flexibilities provided during the COVID-19 public health emergency to determine new opportunities for services where telehealth can be further used.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6235C226-A17C-4511-B2A9-453D5E9D0913", "Emmer Statement on the Administration\u2019s Announcement Permanently Expanding Telehealth Services", "2020-12-02", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-stauber-and-hagedorn-welcome-congresswoman-elect-michelle-fischbach-to-the-minnesota-delegation", "Emmer, Stauber, and Hagedorn Welcome Congresswoman-Elect Michelle Fischbach to the Minnesota Delegation", "2020-11-30", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Congratulations to my friend and now colleague, Congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach. I look forward to working with the new Congresswoman from the Seventh District on policies that will help the agriculture community. I know she will be a great Representative for her constituents,\" said Congressman Tom Emmer.\n\n\u201cI am proud to call Michelle a friend and I look forward to calling her a colleague. She has a long and proven track record of public service in Minnesota and I know she will bring that same dedication to Washington. I welcome Michelle to the Minnesota delegation and I\u2019m eager to work with her on many of the issues most important to rural Minnesotans,\u201d said Congressman Pete Stauber.\n\n\"Michelle Fischbach won an impressive victory and is a welcome addition to our delegation. I look forward to serving alongside her in the House of Representatives as we continue fighting for Minnesota's farmers, small businesses, workers and families,\" said Congressman Jim Hagedorn.\n\n\"I am honored to join Congressmen Tom Emmer, Jim Hagedorn, and Pete Stauber to fight for the people of Minnesota in Congress. During the 117th Congress, I am proud to have the opportunity to work with these great leaders on behalf of Minnesota families, and hardworking men and women everywhere,\u201d said Congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach.\n\nCongresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1996 and served until 2018. During her time as a Minnesota State Senator, she became the first woman in Minnesota history to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate. She is a graduate of St. Cloud State University and William Mitchell College of Law. Most recently, she served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. She and her husband, Scott, live near Paynesville and have two grown children and five grandchildren.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5DF4C462-D992-4997-8A99-7E9EA610D329", "Emmer, Stauber, and Hagedorn Welcome Congresswoman-Elect Michelle Fischbach to the Minnesota Delegation", "2020-11-30", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-celebrates-accomplishment-construction-line-3-permitted-move-forward", "Stauber Celebrates Accomplishment as Construction on Line 3 Permitted to Move Forward", "2020-11-30", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued the final permit necessary for construction on the Line 3 replacement project to begin.\n\n\"Today's news is a massive victory. After six years of review, the Line 3 replacement project has passed every test, met every rigorous standard and will finally be allowed to move forward. I have supported this commonsense project from the beginning and I'm grateful to every Minnesotan whose steadfast advocacy helped get us to this point. I now look forward to seeing thousands of Minnesota's skilled workers and union members get to work on this project and help unleash economic prosperity in our communities.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-department-of-justice-to-enact-abby-honold-act", "Emmer Urges Department of Justice to Enact Abby Honold Act", "2020-11-23", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging swift implementation of the Abby Honold Act, which would offer competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.\n\nCongressman Emmer is the author of the Abby Honold Act, and this initiative by the Department of Justice would mirror the nonpartisan legislation, which passed as an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act in the House of Representatives.\n\n\"Victims of sexual assault and trauma deserve immediate support. Abby Honold was a student at the University of Minnesota when she reported her rape to the police and investigators. Her case ended with the prosecution of the perpetrator, but only because of Abby's bravery and the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) interviewing method that the nurse who cared for Abby utilized.\" Emmer said.\n\nEmmer continued, \"We now have a better understanding of the science of the brain, which often copes with traumatic experiences by shutting down portions, like the pre-frontal cortex. We also know this can cause a victim of trauma to have difficulty in recounting specific details of the crime. The interview technique used by Abby's nurse, Linda, was what allowed Abby to remember. This technique prevents re-traumatization and ensures law enforcement get the accurate information they need to properly investigate and eventually, secure a prosecution.\"\n\nEmmer concluded, \"The Department of Justice can take steps to implement this program, and provide resources nationwide to expand training to care for victims of sexual assault. I hope the DOJ will take immediate action on this important initiative. For Abby, and for the thousands of victims who experience trauma, this is a key part of their recovery process. By advancing the provisions of the Abby Honold Act, we will help victims all across America get justice and find healing.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nInspired by Abby Honold's story, Congressman Emmer worked with Senator Klobuchar to introduce the Abby Honold Act in both chambers of Congress during the 115th Congress. The legislation was reintroduced during the 116th Congress, and included as an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act.\n\nSpecifically, the bill will create a grant program to train law enforcement agencies willing to participate in evidence-based, trauma-informed interview techniques to prevent re-traumatization of victims, improve communication between victims and law enforcement, and ensure accurate and complete information is submitted to law enforcement.\n\nToday, Congressman Emmer is urging the Department of Justice to implement this demonstration program at the Department of Justice to issue grants in order to promote trauma-informed training for law enforcement and other personnel.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-helps-advance-legislation-expand-registered-apprenticeships", "Stauber Helps Advance Legislation to Expand Registered Apprenticeships", "2020-11-23", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Recently, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped advance the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, legislation that will expand our nation's workforce by investing more than $3.5 billion to increase access to registered apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships.\n\nOf this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, \"As our nation works to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, it is more important than ever to give Americans tools to succeed. By investing in registered apprenticeship programs, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 will ensure Americans have access to programs that allow them to earn while they learn and find success in a wide range of industries. Northern Minnesota has several upcoming projects in mining, healthcare, construction, and other sectors. Today's vote is a critical step in ensuring projects that will rejuvenate our economy move forward seamlessly. Therefore, I was proud to help advance registered apprenticeship programs and I hope the Senate does the same soon.\"\n\nThis legislation will also codify the Office of Apprenticeships at the Department of Labor, create a National Advisory Committee to advise on apprenticeships, and produce $10.6 billion in net benefits to the taxpayer through increased tax revenue and decreased spending on public assistance programs and unemployment insurance.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-votes-to-support-america-s-veterans", "Emmer Votes to Support America's Veterans", "2020-11-20", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) voted in favor of several pieces of legislation this week to support America's veterans, including ensuring free access to National Parks and securing accountability from the Veterans Administration (VA) on their patient safety policies.\n\n\"Our nation's veterans fought to keep us safe and free, and they sacrificed their health and safety to do so. They deserve our support and care now. These important votes will continue to show our veterans and service members that their fellow Americans appreciate their selfless efforts to protect our nation.\" said Emmer.\n\nCongressman Emmer supported and the House passed the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act, which allows veterans who have a service-connected disability to qualify for free entrance to National Parks. Free entrance includes a lifetime pass to all parks within the National Park Service.\n\nCongressman Emmer also supported the Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act, which requires the VA to report on its patient safety policies as well as their quality of care. The VA will also be required to report on the measures they have taken to increase these patient care policies. This will help provide accountability and transparency for veterans and their families while under the VA\u2019s care.\n\nThe House of Representatives also passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act this week, which will study VA websites to ensure they are accessible to those with disabilities.\n\nCongressman Emmer is the author of the Same-Day Accountability Veterans Enhancement (SAVE) Act to ensure the VA has accountability mechanisms in place to successfully offer same-day physical and mental health treatment to veterans in need.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-opens-personalized-medicine-briefing-with-optimism-for-future-medical-breakthroughs", "Emmer Opens Personalized Medicine Briefing with Optimism for Future Medical Breakthroughs", "2020-11-19", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke at a briefing of the Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus, which he Chairs.\n\nThis bicameral, bipartisan Caucus was launched in February of this year to bring Congressional attention to new biomedical innovations and advance policies that help American patients affected by cancer and other devastating diseases. The emergence of personalized medicine emphasizes that the approaches to health care should be as diverse and individualized as the patients it serves.\n\n\"Pharmacogenomics, or PGx testing, is the answer to an ongoing and pervasive problem for our health care delivery system. If we can provide information to the clinician that will enable them to prescribe safer drugs for patients, we can ultimately save lives - and we must utilize this tool,\" said Emmer.\n\nPharmacogenomics uses information about a person's genetic makeup to choose the drugs and doses that are likely to work best for that particular person. PGx involves a combination of the science of how drugs work (pharmacology) with the science of the human genome (genomics).\n\nEmmer continued, \"This tool is ready and available now. We should be finding ways for this to be broadly adopted. It will help all Americans, but mainly, those who take more medications like seniors, veterans, and vulnerable individuals who need medications that do not negatively interact with each other.\"\n\nToday's briefing focused on pharmacogenomics and the high rate of patients suffering and even dying as a result of their prescription medications. Currently, adverse drug reactions kill someone every two minutes. 99% of the population has a genetic variant that impacts how their body responds to a pharmaceutical drug, and more than 91% of the population is unable to process medications in the way that they are intended.\n\nEmmer concluded, \"As we continue to combat the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact, these medical innovations would optimize their prescription needs and serve them more efficiently. I'll continue to advocate for personalized medicine initiatives like these, which will create a healthier future for all Americans.\"\n\nCongressman Emmer serves a Co-Chair of the Personalized Medicine Caucus, alongside Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC). Read more about Rep. Emmer's work on health care and medical innovation here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-s-commonsense-police-reform-bill-blocked-house-democrats-third-time", "Stauber\u2019s Commonsense Police Reform Bill Blocked by House Democrats for Third Time", "2020-11-19", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Last August, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced legislation that would fund better training for police officers, increase the number of body cameras, and fund important grants to police departments that help with community policing. Today, during debate on the House Floor, a motion was made to bring up three additional funding bills for consideration, including Congressman Stauber's police reform funding bill. The motion was blocked on a party line vote of 227-169.\n\nFollowing this vote, Congressman Stauber stated, \"It is unfortunate House Democrats have once again blocked my efforts to bring police reform legislation to the Floor. As the American people continue to suffer from this health crisis and subsequent economic disaster, they also continue to call for justice for their fellow Americans. We are back in Washington, D.C. after seven weeks, and not one item on the Speaker's agenda is an answer to the American people's call nor provides them with relief. I am disappointed with this blatant display of partisanship. Both sides of the aisle must get back to work to deliver results and relief for the American people.\"\n\nPrior to the vote, Congressman Stauber spoke on the House Floor about the need for Congress to get to work and deliver results for the American people. Watch his full remarks HERE.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nAs a former Duluth police officer, Congressman Stauber has led bipartisan police reform efforts in the House of Representatives by introducing the JUSTICE Act. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is the lead on this legislation in the Senate. Learn more about the bill, HERE.\n\nOn June 25, Congressman Stauber's attempt to bring the JUSTICE Act to the House Floor was blocked as House Democrats passed their own, partisan bill. Learn more about this action, HERE.\n\nOn August 22, Congressman Stauber's second attempt to bring the police reform funding bill to the House Floor was again blocked. Learn more, HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-encourages-agriculture-community-to-enroll-in-assistance-programs", "Emmer Encourages Agriculture Community to Enroll in Assistance Programs", "2020-11-18", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following announcement to remind Minnesota's agriculture community of important sign-up deadlines related to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Producers must sign up for either program by December 11, 2020.\n\n\"I supported the 2018 Farm Bill because of important programs like the DMC, and funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) from my STRESS Act, which allocated mental health resources to our agriculture communities. I hope dairy producers will take advantage of the assurances the DMC program offers during these uncertain times,\" said Emmer.\n\nThe DMC program, created by the 2018 Farm Bill, offers dairy farmers market protection when the difference between the milk price and the average feed cost falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the farmer. Enrollment for the program for 2021 ends Friday, December 11, 2020. Learn more information about the program.\n\nEmmer continued, \"Our agriculture community worked extremely hard to keep the supply chain moving and produce for the American people. However, losses were incurred by many farm operations. For those who have suffered losses, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has launched a second round of this vital assistance.\"\n\nPresident Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expanded CFAP after Congress authorized funding for the program in the CARES Act, which Congressman Emmer supported. CFAP 2 will provide producers with financial assistance to offset the losses incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak.\n\nYou can apply for CFAP 2 by visiting. A call center is available for producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 application process. Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. Enrollment for CFAP 2 ends Friday, December 11, 2020.\n\nEmmer concluded, \"Our farmers and agriculture producers deserve this critical assistance. The COVID-19 outbreak has been a difficult time for all Americans, but for this industry and way of life, it has been devastating. I encourage our agriculture producers to apply and to connect with your local Farm Service Agency for guidance.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-action-for-tax-non-filers-to-request-economic-assistance", "Emmer Urges Action for Tax Non-Filers to Request Economic Assistance", "2020-11-18", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following announcement to remind the approximately nine million Americans, including more than 115,000 Minnesotans, who do not normally file taxes but may be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment to register using the Non-Filers Portal on IRS.gov before the Saturday, November 21 deadline.\n\n\"Congress came together in a non-partisan fashion to pass the CARES Act and provide eligible Americans with assistance during this trying time. Americans and struggling families in need have the opportunity to claim their benefits, but they must do so soon. If you do not normally file taxes and have not received your Economic Impact Payment, please register today,\" said Emmer.\n\nEligible Americans are those who have not already received their Economic Impact Payment, do not typically file a tax return, are not required to file a tax return, or certain benefit recipients who got an EIP for themselves but need to provide information about a non-beneficiary spouse or qualifying child. For those who do file a tax return, including low- and moderate-income workers and families claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, or other tax benefits, are not eligible to utilize the tool.\n\nEmmer concluded, \"If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty navigating the IRS, or is having any issues with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to contact my casework staff to assist you. We are always here and ready to help.\"\n\nAll Americans can use the Get My Payment application to check the status of their payment. The designation of \"Payment Status Not Available\" will be visible until the payment is scheduled to be issued. This response does not mean a person is not eligible or will not receive a payment.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-bustos-introduce-bill-lower-greenhouse-gas-emissions-encourage-low", "Hagedorn, Bustos Introduce Bill to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Encourage Low-Carbon Fuel Production", "2020-11-18", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would lower greenhouse gas emissions and encourage low-carbon fuel production. The Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act would help biofuels plants cut through red tape in order to increase production of cellulosic biomass into renewable fuels.\n\"This legislation is an important step toward improving clean energy technology and efficiency with the help of corn producers and the ethanol industry, said Congressman Hagedorn. By forcing the EPA to make timely decisions on these applications, we are opening new markets that will power southern Minnesota communities and the nation's economy. I'm extremely pleased to work in bipartisan fashion with Congresswoman Bustos on this important initiative.\"\nReducing greenhouse gases while investing in renewable fuels means we must take steps to help our biofuels producers utilize every available fuel source, while supporting our corn farmers, said Congresswoman Bustos. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act with Congressman Hagedorn. By cutting red tape and ensuring that producers receive a timely response from the EPA, we can encourage the use of cellulosic biomass in low-carbon, renewable fuel production and continue to create cleaner, more environmentally-friendly fuels.\nThe Renewable Fuel Standard requires energy producers to utilize low-carbon, renewable fuels. Cellulosic biomass, a non-food product that can be used as an energy source, can be utilized to produce low-carbon, renewable fuels with a 60 percent reduction on greenhouse gas emissions, compared to nonrenewable fuels. The increased use of cellulosic biomass to produce renewable fuels could greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the environment.\nHowever, in order to process cellulosic biomass under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must approve applications on behalf of biofuels producers.\nThe EPA has refused to act on dozens of applications on behalf of biofuels producers. The Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act would force the EPA to act on outstanding applications and compel the EPA to accept applications if, after 90 days, the fuel could participate in at least one state's clean transportation program.\nRead more about the Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act.\nWe applaud Representatives Bustos and Hagedorn for introducing this legislation to streamline pathways for low-carbon biofuels, said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. Unnecessary delays have stalled progress on the biofuels industry's ability to harness clean energy from agricultural residue, corn fiber, and waste. We know that cellulosic technologies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100% or more, providing options for negative-emissions liquid fuels and providing a low-cost alternative to petroleum-based aromatics that poison our air and threaten our health. This important legislation will help clear the deck on long-overdue approvals and jumpstart growth in these innovative technologies at a time when revitalizing rural communities has never been more important.\nPOET applauds Representatives Bustos and Hagedorn for their leadership on this important issue. Renewable fuels are a critical part of the solution in the fight against climate change, and our nation needs to use every tool at its disposal, said Josh Shields, Senior Vice President of External Affairs. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has long promised not only low-carbon fuel from corn starch, but also that which can be made from additional feedstocks and energy-dedicated crops. While companies like POET have honored our commitment to developing these fuels with billions of dollars of research, EPA has consistently prevented our applications from moving forward and left us with little to no incentive to continue our vital research and development in this area of energy innovation. This legislation will remedy the EPA logjam and get our nation back on the right path to pursuing the zero-carbon liquid fuel option that drivers will need to overcome our reliance on fossil fuels.\nWe applaud Congresswoman Bustos and Congressman Hagedorn for proposing a bipartisan and common sense solution to the regulatory logjam blocking cellulosic biofuels from the consumer marketplace, said Brooke Coleman, Director of the Advanced Biofuels Business Council. There are dozens of registration applications in seemingly perpetual review at EPA, freezing the commercial deployment of low-carbon, cellulosic biofuels and discouraging investment in U.S. innovation. This legislation takes the critical first step of recognizing the problem and forcing EPA to rule on long-overdue pathway and registration petitions. The cellulosic biofuels industry is ready to help decarbonize and revitalize the U.S. economy - solving the EPA registration problem is a critical piece of the puzzle.\nThe Biomass Power Association is grateful to Rep. Bustos and Rep. Hagedorn for introducing this bill and holding EPA to account for the qualifying fuels it hasn't yet included in the RFS, said Carrie Annand, executive director of Biomass Power Association. Electricity producers have been waiting for nearly 13 years to be included in the program, even after RFS2 made clear that electricity generated from approved feedstocks qualifies to generate RINs. It's time for the EPA to do its job by processing applications for electricity producers and others to participate in the RFS. We urge swift approval and enactment of this bill.\nThe American Biogas Council (ABC) is very thankful for the introduction of this bill by Representatives Bustos and Hagedorn. We believe it proposes a reasonable solution to a long running problem which has led to delays in the development of biogas to electricity projects, stated Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the ABC. As a result of the unprocessed applications at EPA, many biogas developers have decided to forgo applying to the program rather than devoting resources to a process that would leave them in limbo. Biogas projects want to participate in the RFS by making electricity. We are hopeful this legislation will enable them to do so.\nSenators John Thune (R-SD) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) carry the legislation in the Senate.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-walz-s-announcement-stauber-requests-unallocated-federal-funds-be", "Following Walz\u2019s Announcement, Stauber Requests Unallocated Federal Funds Be Sent to Impacted Businesses", "2020-11-18", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 Today, following Governor Walz's announcement regarding new restrictions on bars, restaurants, and gyms, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) led his colleagues, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) in sending a letter to the Governor, urging him to distribute unallocated federal funds to the businesses his new restrictions will impact. Following the passage of the CARES Act in March, Minnesota received $1 billion, yet millions of those funds sit idle.\n\nStauber stated, \"Minnesota is experiencing concerning spikes in COVID-19 cases. This is an alarming trend that we must take seriously to ensure the health and safety of all Minnesotans. With that being said, I, along with many of my constituents remain concerned with the impact these blanket restrictions could have on small businesses.\n\n\"For many of Minnesota's businesses, the Governor's new restrictions may be the devastating setback from which they never recover. Now that the Governor has closed these businesses for four weeks, he has a responsibility to help them get through this crisis. Therefore, I urge Governor Walz to heed our advice and distribute the millions of dollars in unallocated federal funding to the businesses and employees impacted by his statewide shutdown.\"\n\nThe letter reads (in part): \"Over the last several months, Minnesotans have worked tirelessly to save their businesses, reemploy staff, and restart our economy. Now, Minnesotans are scrambling for their livelihoods once more, even as funds sit idle that should provide them relief and security.\n\n\"As you force Minnesotans to close their businesses, we request that you immediately use the CARES Act money to provide Minnesota's small businesses financial relief. Small business owners bear the cost of your new restrictions and it is imperative that these funds are used to assist them in their most dire hour.\"\n\nRead the full letter, HERE\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-calls-administration-distribute-unallocated-funds-senior-living", "Stauber Calls for Administration to Distribute Unallocated Funds to Senior Living Facilities", "2020-11-13", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to request that unallocated funds from the Provider Relief Fund be delivered to senior living facilities for testing and personal protective equipment. Many of these facilities are suffering financially because of decline in occupancy rate.\n\nOf this request, Congressman Stauber stated, \"While COVID-19 has impacted countless Americans, our senior citizens are most threatened by this virus. Many of these seniors live in senior living facilities, where staff are working tirelessly to protect and care for them. It is imperative we help our seniors and their dedicated caregivers, which is why I am working to distribute unallocated funds to help these facilities recover and continue their important work.\"\n\nThe letter reads (in part):\n\n\"Senior living communities currently estimate COVID-related losses to total $15 billion. These losses are long-term, compounding, and unsustainable. Unlike other providers, whose losses were felt in the earlier days of this pandemic (due to loss of elective procedures), the senior living industry is suffering its most significant losses now and these losses will only be compounded in the future. This is due to the sharp decline in occupancy rate. Many providers are reporting declines in admissions of 75% compared to the same period in 2019. In fact, assisted living occupancy fell to a record low in the second quarter of 2020.\n\n\"Such devastating losses are not sustainable and will dramatically impede the ability of these facilities to administer long-term rapid-testing and vaccinations. Therefore, senior living communities must have the financial resources to procure tests and acquire the requisite PPE and staff to effectively implement widescale testing. We urge you to allocate unused Provider Relief Fund monies, immediately, to provide assisted living communities with much needed support.\"\n\nRead the full letter, HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-calls-for-increased-support-for-senior-living-facilities", "Emmer Calls for Increased Support for Senior Living Facilities", "2020-11-12", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led an effort with 18 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar urging the Administration to use unallocated funds from the Provider Relief Fund to provide Assisted Living Facilities support to procure wide-spread testing and personal protective equipment for residents and staff.\n\n\"Across the nation, COVID-19 has threatened the lives of our aging Americans. The elderly who live in senior living communities are the most vulnerable and at risk population. For many of these individuals, assistance is required to accomplish daily tasks. We must prioritize unallocated funds to help these communities. Especially in our state, these facilities need our support now, and they will also need it in the administration of rapid-testing and possible future vaccines,\" said Emmer.\n\n\"I was encouraged by the Administration\u2019s recent announcement to prioritize and deliver rapid response antigen tests to assisted living communities. However, more must be done to help these facilities recover. In addition to the unacceptable rate of infections and deaths, they have suffered financial losses and need assistance to continue offering vital care,\" Emmer concluded.\n\nBackground:\n\nSenior living communities currently estimate COVID-related losses to total $15 billion. In many cases, this is due to the sharp decline in occupancy rate. However, these facilities have only received 1.7% of the original Provider Relief Funds available, while hospitals and nursing homes have received 83%. Many providers are reporting declines in admissions of 75% compared to the same period in 2019. Minnesota has 908 senior living facilities, and their ability to administer long-term rapid-testing and future vaccinations has become nearly impossible with these losses.\n\nRead Congressman Emmer\u2019s letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C8DBC4C3-335F-475E-9147-6B48AC0BC84F", "Emmer Calls for Increased Support for Senior Living Facilities", "2020-11-12", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-applauds-monumental-decision-line-3-replacement-project", "Stauber Applauds Monumental Decision on Line 3 Replacement Project", "2020-11-12", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HERMANTOWN, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) issued the following statement after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued state permits necessary for construction on the Line 3 replacement project.\n\n\"Today's announcement is long-awaited and welcomed news for thousands of Minnesotans. The Line 3 replacement project has been under review for six years, with only a few permits pending before construction can finally begin. Minnesotans and our environment cannot afford to wait much longer for the economic prosperity and safety this project guarantees, and I remain hopeful construction will begin soon.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-statement-walzs-harmful-small-business", "Hagedorn Statement on Walz\u2019s Extension of Emergency Powers, Harmful Small Business Restrictions", "2020-11-10", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "BLUE EARTH, Minn.  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz unilaterally extending his emergency powers and imposing further harmful restrictions on Minnesota small businesses.\nMore over-the-top, arbitrary decrees from Governor Walz. Instead of imposing more restrictions on Minnesotans and further bankrupting restaurants and bars, Governor Walz should do the right thing and give up emergency powers and work hand-in-hand with state legislators.\nTrust me, Governor Walz is ready to go after hospitals, small businesses, schools (and sports), and churches all over again. His track record is miserable and the data he uses to justify decisions are consistently overly pessimistic and grossly inaccurate.\nThis latest move will not be widely popular, especially in southern Minnesota. These lockdowns are exactly the wrong way to deal with coronavirus and it's a travesty for one person (who refuses to share power with the legislature) to micromanage our lives and livelihoods. This is what socialism looks like.\nRemember, roughly 70 percent of Minnesotans who have died from or with coronavirus are people in long-term care facilities. Pathetically, Minnesota leads the nation in this statistic.\nThe Governor and his administration should do a better job protecting the most vulnerable, especially our elderly, and let those who are younger and healthier go about their business and utilize personal responsibility and best judgement.\nCoronavirus can absolutely be a serious ailment, but most have a 99.9 percent chance of full recovery. Meanwhile, lockdowns are causing all sorts of medical, economic, psychological and addiction problems that are not fully factored in by governors, like Walz, who keep imposing lockdowns.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-125000-grant-for-sherburne-county-to-achieve-drug-free-communities", "Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Sherburne County to Achieve Drug Free Communities", "2020-11-05", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced an additional $125,000 investment in Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District through the Drug Free Communities program. The investment will be provided to the Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition. The coalition will use the funds to assist in their mission to prevent youth substance use and abuse. The grant program is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention & Control.\n\n\"Initiatives like the Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition play an important role in keeping our communities safe and healthy. Teaching young people the harms that result from substance abuse will promote a healthier Sixth District. I am grateful to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this strong investment in Sherburne County,\" said Emmer.\n\nEmmer concluded, \"Whether a young person struggles with prescription drugs, vaping, alcohol, or any other dangerous substances, they need the support and guidance from their community to overcome it, and I am glad our communities are given the resources to provide that.\u201d\n\nSherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott said in support of this program and its funding, \u201cThe program has developed a strong reputation as a coalition that clearly shows the impact it has had on addressing youth substance use in the community with advancing policy and engagement with youth and community members.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-emmer-in-the-star-tribune-mental-illness-is-an-american-crisis", "ICYMI: Emmer in the Star Tribune, \u201cMental illness is an American crisis\"", "2020-11-05", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) authored an opinion editorial that appeared in the Star Tribune on October 16, 2020.\n\nEmmer is the author of the STRESS Act, which reauthorized the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to give states resources to provide mental health services for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. He ensured full funding of this program in the 116th Congress.\n\nEmmer is also the author of the Expanding Access to Inpatient Mental Health Act, which would eliminate a loophole that limits mental health treatment. Under current law, some patients can be forced out of psychiatric facilities, called Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), for days at a time, with the individuals needs left unmet. This legislation would eliminate the arbitrary 15-day cap for individuals who need to stay longer to receive life-saving care.\n\nA cornerstone of Rep. Emmer's work has focused on mental health care access and expansion. You can read more about his work.\n\nRep Emmer: \u201cMental illness is an American crisis\"\n\n\"Mental illness does not discriminate based on age, class or ethnicity. It affects all segments of our society, and yet it still carries an unnecessary stigma. Everyone knows someone whose life has been marred by suicide, depression or mental illness.\n\nAccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness. Especially in Minnesota, we often do not talk about these struggles, or lend much-needed emotional support when it\u2019s needed.\n\nPerhaps the most insidious problem is the misconception that only severe mental illnesses require of treatment. Like any health condition, a mental illness can quickly worsen without professional intervention \u2014 yet less than half of adults affected ever seek treatment.\n\nOver the course of my time in Congress, I have made improving access to mental health care a top priority. This begins with assisting those who need care the most. Due to the nature of their work and lack of available treatment, farmers and ranchers are uniquely susceptible to mental illness. The STRESS Act, which I was able to pass last Congress, renewed the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, providing critical resources to states to deploy mental health assistance for rural communities. Moreover, I was able to secure full funding for the program each year since its authorization.\n\nI have also worked to integrate trauma-informed care into our nation\u2019s social services, specifically for victims of sexual assault \u2014 a group that suffers disproportionately from trauma and stress. That\u2019s why I am proud to lead the Abby Honold Act, and continue to push for its enactment before the end of the year.\n\nThis bill \u2014 named after a rape survivor-turned champion for sexual assault victims \u2014 provides training for law enforcement and victim services organizations on evidence based, trauma-informed practices. These practices can help shield victims of assault from re-traumatization.\n\nFor those with serious mental illness that requires increased community support, I have worked to ensure patients receive the inpatient care they need. I introduced the Expanding Access to Mental Health Act, which eliminates the arbitrary cap on the number of beds for certain providers of mental health care and allows a patient\u2019s individualized routine of care to be determined by the guidance of a doctor \u2014 not a bureaucrat.\n\nCurrently, a federal rule prohibits individuals in these facilities from staying longer than 15 days. By closing this loophole, patients will be able to receive the treatment they need and deserve.\n\nI have also pushed for same-day services for veterans, who struggle with higher rates of suicide than almost any other group in our communities. I introduced the Same-Day Accountability Veterans Enhancement (SAVE) Act, which would ensure same-day access for veterans to receive health care. This legislation will shine a light on the process that our nation\u2019s veterans navigate every day. It will bring accountability to same-day treatment options and make sure that no veteran struggling with a mental health crisis is ever turned away.\n\nEvery Minnesotan can find ways to support those with mental health problems in their community. No one should feel ashamed for talking about their mental health. Mental health, like physical health, is something we must work to maintain every day \u2014 and just like with physical health, that looks different for everyone. For many, maintaining our mental health may simply mean checking in with a loved one or going for a walk. But for those who struggle with larger mental health problems, personal care can require doctor\u2019s visits, medications and sometimes hospitalization. These struggles can happen to any of us, through no fault of our own. It is time to break that stigma and find ways to support each other.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:39:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=57F91DA3-A7F8-4A1E-AD90-43AE0552A05F", "ICYMI: Emmer in the Star Tribune, \u201cMental illness is an American crisis\"", "2020-11-05", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F4B6AF3E-0B65-4A56-AFF8-AFA47DE4AD56", "Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Sherburne County to Achieve Drug Free Communities", "2020-11-05", "2020", "2020-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-applauds-administration-s-delisting-of-the-gray-wolf", "Emmer Applauds Administration's Delisting of the Gray Wolf", "2020-10-29", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Today, following the announcement from the Department of Interior that the Gray Wolf will be delisted as a result of a full recovery of the species, Congressman Emmer issued the following statement:\n\n\"Gray wolves are clearly no longer endangered, yet they continue to pose a significant dangerous threat to our farmers, ranchers, and agriculture community. Minnesota is home to 16,000 beef and cattle producers that generate $4.9 billion dollars of economic activity, but Minnesota is also home to the largest population of gray wolves in the contiguous United States that threaten that livestock.\u201d said Emmer.\n\nEmmer concluded, \u201cCurrently, Minnesota farmers and ranchers are unable to protect their livestock and property. This is the solution we have long needed, and I am incredibly grateful to the Administration for their move to delist the Gray Wolf and return conservation efforts back to local control. Minnesotans have demonstrated that we can effectively steward our land and its wildlife, while protecting livestock and the livelihoods of the agriculture community.\"\n\n\"Minnesota Farm Bureau is excited to see the final rule delisting the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. Thank you to Representative Emmer for his commitment to following sound science and giving farmers and ranchers the ability to protect their livestock and their livelihoods. In a true success story, the Endangered Species Act has successfully stabilized the gray-wolf population in Minnesota. It is time to return the management of this species to the state,\u201d said Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap.\n\n\"The Minnesota State Cattlemen\u2019s Association is excited for the announcement of the delisting of the Gray Wolf. Under the management of the Department of Natural Resources and continued support from Congressman Emmer, the Gray Wolf has successfully exceeded recovery population numbers. The management of the Gray Wolf is now in the hands of state officials who can best manage the population to benefit beef and livestock producers, as well as Gray Wolf habitat in our state. Thank you, Representative Emmer, for listening to our members\u2019 needs and leading this effort.\u201d said Executive Director of Minnesota State Cattlemen\u2019s Association Allison VanDerWal.\n\nCongressman Emmer has long supported efforts to delist the Gray Wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in the lower 48 states as a result of a full recovery of the species. He supported a proposed rule to delist the Gray Wolf by the Trump Administration in 2019.\n\nIn 2017, after the Gray Wolf population had increased by 25% in Minnesota, Congressman Emmer advocated for additional funding for the Minnesota Wildlife Services program, which conducted the state\u2019s operational wolf depredation assistance. The Wildlife Services depredation program provides trapping services, on-site investigations, and other operational assistance for residents that are having problems with predatory wolves. Additional funding was needed due to the depletion of funds resulting from an uptick of requests for their services.\n\nRep. Emmer\u2019s work to support the delisting of the Gray Wolf:\n\nIn March of 2020, Congressman Emmer wrote to leadership of the House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies requesting that no language be included to hinder the Administration\u2019s efforts to delist the Gray Wolf.\n\nIn March of 2018, Congressman Emmer requested that appropriations language be included to address the Gray Wolf in the Great Lakes Region.\n\nIn April of 2017, Congressman Emmer urged leadership of the House Appropriations Committee to include funding to encourage local management of the Gray Wolf.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0A81886D-8C94-4CCF-8E4D-4FAE4C815254", "Emmer Applauds Administration's Delisting of the Gray Wolf", "2020-10-29", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/letter-scalia-defense-rochester-workers", "Hagedorn Writes Sec. Scalia in Defense of Rochester Workers", "2020-10-29", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "ROCHESTER, Minn.  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia asking him to investigate the legality of a California-based company threatening to close its three Rochester facilities and layoff nearly 500 workers if they do not renegotiate their less than one year old contract.\nLast December, employees of Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Rochester signed a labor agreement to last until 2024. Crenlo's parent company is now threatening to impose changes as soon as November 1 if the workers do not renegotiate their contract to include reduced scheduled pay raises, adjustments to health and dental plans, and revisions to overtime and holiday pay calculations. The company has also refused to pay for accommodations for the union to hold a vote to renegotiate at an offsite facility that allows for proper COVID-19 precautions.\n\"The conduct of Angeles Equity Partners is, at the very best, unreasonable and indecent,andquite possibly illegal.In a time of such uncertainty, when so many Minnesotans are struggling to make ends meet, it is our obligation to do all we can to protect and preserve the livelihoods of our honest, hardworking Americans and their families. That is why I am requesting that the U.S. Department of Labor step in and thoroughly examine this situation to ensure that all rights and legal protections of the Crenlo employees in Rochester are upheld and exercised through each step of this process, wrote Hagedorn.\nCongressman Hagedorn also discussed this matter personally with Secretary Scalia and hand delivered him the letter during the secretary's visit to Le Center today.\nThe full letter can be read here. \nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-applauds-decision-delist-gray-wolf", "Stauber Applauds Decision to Delist Gray Wolf", "2020-10-29", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 After tireless advocacy from Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) on behalf of Minnesota's hunters, farmers, and ranchers, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Trump Administration announced the final rule to delist the gray wolf in the lower 48 states today. In doing so, the FWS has rightfully returned management of the gray wolf to the states, who have been pivotal to the species' recovery. As a leader on bipartisan House legislation to delist the gray wolf, Congressman Stauber made the following statement applauding the decision:\n\n\"Today's announcement is long overdue, as scientists agree the gray wolf has been recovered for years. Since arriving in Congress, I have heard from concerned constituents on this issue, including farmers who have lost thousands of dollars' worth of cattle, sheep, and even pets to gray wolves along with our deer hunting community who have seen whitetail deer herds decline. Our farmers deserve to defend their livelihoods and passing along the hunting tradition to future generations is critical, which is why I have long fought to delist the gray wolf. Therefore, I applaud Director Skipwith and Secretary Bernhardt for returning species management to where it rightly belongs: the states. Now, I look forward to seeing the experts at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reinstate a science-based wolf management program like we had in previous years, giving both our farmers and hunters peace of mind.\"\n\nThroughout his time in office, Congressman Stauber has worked across the aisle and introduced several pieces of legislation to restore state control of gray wolf populations.\n\nIn addition to Congressman Stauber, the following organizations made statements applauding this decision:\n\nAllison Vanderwal, Executive Director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association stated, \"The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association is excited for the announcement of the delisting of the Gray Wolf. Under the management of the Department of Natural Resources and continued support from Congressman Stauber, the Gray Wolf has successfully exceeded recovery population numbers. The management of the Gray Wolf is now in the hands of state officials who can best manage the population to benefit beef and livestock producers, as well as Gray Wolf habitat in our state. Thank you, Representative Stauber, for listening to our members' needs and leading this effort.\"\n\nCraig Engwal, Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association stated, \"MDHA is pleased that the Fish and Wildlife Service has delisted the gray wolf again and greatly appreciates the efforts of Congressmen Stauber and Peterson in returning wolf management to Minnesota. The wolf has met all recovery goals in Minnesota for decades and Minnesota DNR has shown that it can responsibly manage a wolf season. It is now time for DNR to begin the planning process for implementing a wolf season in 2021.\"\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nIn 2013, the gray wolf was removed from the Endangered Species Act under President Obama's Fish and Wildlife Service because it had fully recovered and no longer qualified to remain under federal protection, returning management to the states.\n\nUnfortunately, a federal judge based out of Washington, D.C. rejected science and catered to well-funded activist groups by moving the gray wolf back onto the Endangered Species list, tying the hands of states like Minnesota.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-receives-nfib-guardian-of-small-business-award", "Emmer Receives NFIB \u201cGuardian of Small Business\u201d Award", "2020-10-28", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN \u2013 Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) received the \u201cGuardian of Small Business\u201d award, presented by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his consistent and strong support of small businesses in the 116th Congress.\n\nThe Guardian of Small Business award is presented to Members of Congress who vote to help small businesses on issues that matter most to them.\n\nUpon receiving the award, Congressman Emmer issued the following statement:\n\n\"Over 99 percent of American businesses are classified as small businesses, which is why I am proud to be named a Guardian of Small Business by the NFIB,\u201d said Emmer. \u201cI will continue to fight for our small businesses, especially as they face unprecedented challenges and forced closures. Entrepreneurs deserve the chance to thrive, and their government should not stand in the way.\u201d\n\nEmmer concluded, \u201cI proudly cosponsored the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which extended the ability for businesses to use funding to pay their employees as well as streamline the process for forgiveness of these loans. Unfortunately, additional support for these lifelines of our economy have been rejected by Democrats. In the last two months, House Republicans have tried 39 times to give small businesses access to leftover funds from the Paycheck Protection Program, but it has been blocked by Speaker Pelosi every time. It\u2019s imperative that we provide this targeted relief now. I will continue to fight for our Main Street businesses and small businesses across America.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is awarded to lawmakers who small businesses can truly count on,\u201d said Kevin Kuhlman, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations. \u201cThese Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are dedicated supporters of the key issues that our members are concerned about and have proven themselves to be real champions for small business. Our policy positions are driven by our members, and we report NFIB Key Votes back to our membership. We are proud to recognize Congressman Emmer for earning this distinction in the 116th Congress by taking pro-small business votes supporting financial assistance programs and tax relief and opposing new regulations and increased labor costs. Small business owners across the country need their support now more than ever during these unprecedented times, and we are grateful to Congressman Emmer for his leadership.\"\n\nIn addition, Congressman Emmer supported funding for the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act. He also supported the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, which repealed the \u201cCadillac Tax,\u201d an excise tax imposed on certain employer-sponsored health care plans.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CF99428A-99D9-4D06-8465-61B89A72EB13", "Emmer Receives NFIB \u201cGuardian of Small Business\u201d Award", "2020-10-28", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-confirmation-of-justice-amy-coney-barrett", "Emmer Statement on Confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett", "2020-10-26", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Justice Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the United States Supreme Court:\n\n\u201cI am delighted to congratulate Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the Supreme Court. America now has another talented and thoughtful jurist that will uphold and defend the Constitution, just as her mentor, Justice Antonin Scalia, did. I thank President Trump and the Senate for this decisive action for the American people. As a parent, fellow Catholic, and member of the legal community, I admire Justice Barrett\u2019s dedication to her faith, her family, and the law. I am glad she will bring those values to our highest Court.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=45A87D03-7237-40C0-9126-F5020E445521", "Emmer Statement on Confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett", "2020-10-26", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-receives-friend-of-farm-bureau-award", "Emmer Receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award", "2020-10-22", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The American Farm Bureau Federation honored Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) with the \u201cFriend of Farm Bureau\u201d award for the 116th Congress.\n\n\"I am honored to receive this award. Agriculture is a way of life in Minnesota\u2019s Sixth District, and a priority for me in Congress. Whether it\u2019s major commodities such as soybeans and hogs, or more specialized products such as sweet corn or green peas, Minnesota is recognized as an agricultural leader throughout the country,\u201d said Emmer. \u201cI remain committed to supporting farmers, ranchers and our agricultural industry. I\u2019m honored by this award and thank the Farm Bureau for their partnership and advocacy.\"\n\n\"Minnesota Farm Bureau appreciates Representative Emmer\u2019s commitment to supporting farmers, ranchers and rural communities which has been evident through the votes he has taken during the 116th Congress,\u201d said Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap. \u201cFrom supporting agriculture through financial and emotional challenges, to being a vocal champion on trade, he understands and recognizes the importance of agriculture to all of Minnesota and we look forward to continuing to work with him on issues impacting rural Minnesota.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe American Farm Bureau Federation gives the Friend of Farm Bureau award to members of Congress who have supported Farm Bureau\u2019s position on policy issues, as demonstrated by their voting records, and who were nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus and approved by the AFBF Board of Directors,\u201d stated American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Affairs Paul Schlegel.\n\nEmmer is a former member of the House Agriculture Committee. He authored the Stemming the Tide of Rural Economic Stress and Suicide (STRESS) Act which provides farmers with additional mental health resources. This effort has resulted in millions of dollars issued for programs to address rural mental health access. He also introduced legislation to expand, improve, and expedite this program due to the COVID-19 outbreak.\n\nEmmer also introduced legislation that proposes a modification to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program to allow newer dairy operations to have access to this important risk management program.\n\nDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, Emmer supported funding for the USDA\u2019s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to support direct payments to farmers who suffered immense losses due to the disruption in the supply chain caused by the outbreak. He sent letters to the Administration advocating for the inclusion of pork and turkey producers, as well as improvements to the program to maximize its impact.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0B49CD1E-1806-4F60-9D96-B6FA01AE976F", "Emmer Receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award", "2020-10-22", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-hagedorn-stauber-write-hhs-on-behalf-of-health-care-providers", "Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber Write HHS on Behalf of Health Care Providers", "2020-10-20", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressmen Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) today led members of the Minnesota congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concern over the recently released Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements, which change how health care providers document lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nHHS\u2019s new guidelines require providers to use net operating income to calculate lost revenue \u2013 therefore increasing calculation complexity and potentially forcing hospitals to send much needed grant money back to the government.\n\n\"The COVID-19 pandemic has strained our health care providers to unprecedented levels and legislation such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was designed to offer relief in part by appropriating $100 billion to the PRF. While the PRF has distributed crucial relief to health care providers across the United States, the Department cannot continue to regularly change reporting requirements for providers and potentially make them return the funds used to treat patients and address this virus. We need our health care providers\u2019 undivided attention focused on treating patients instead of spending time and resources on additional reporting requirements,\u201d the lawmakers wrote.\n\n\"While facing unprecedented economic challenges, our health care providers remain on the frontlines of confronting COVID-19. We must ensure these heroes do not suffer unnecessary burdens as a result of regulatory actions. Changing the terms of aid to our health care sector could prove devastating to a group of selfless individuals we need now more than ever. I am proud to join my Minnesota colleagues in urging Secretary Azar and the Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider the reporting guidelines and to continue providing relief for those who need it most.\u201d said Emmer.\n\n\"Medical providers, especially in our rural communities, have done admirable work to combat the spread of COVID-19, continue providing high-quality care and help drive local economies, despite dwindling resources and strenuous circumstances. These new reporting requirements from HHS are onerous and should be adjusted to better accommodate health care providers as they continue navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic,\u201d said Hagedorn.\n\n\"During this crisis, Minnesota\u2019s rural healthcare providers have been placed under undue stress as they work tirelessly to provide Minnesotans with quality care. While the Provider Relief Fund has afforded critical relief to these rural providers, new reporting requirements could require them to return much-needed funds. We must be empowering the healthcare providers as they continue to fight the virus, so I am proud to join Congressman Emmer and Congressman Hagedorn in calling on HHS Secretary Azar to rescind this burdensome and unnecessary reporting requirement,\u201d said Stauber.\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D683A561-C71E-4872-A347-62DFA6B0CA43", "Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber Write HHS on Behalf of Health Care Providers", "2020-10-20", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-emmer-stauber-write-hhs-prf-reporting-requirements", "Hagedorn, Emmer, Stauber Write HHS on PRF Reporting Requirements", "2020-10-20", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressmen Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) today led members of the Minnesota congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concern over the recently released Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements, which change how health care providers document lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nHHS's new guidelines require providers to use net operating income to calculate lost revenue  therefore increasing calculation complexity and potentially forcing hospitals to send much needed grant money back to the government.\n\"The COVID-19 pandemic has strained our health care providers to unprecedented levels and legislation such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was designed to offer relief in part by appropriating $100 billion to the PRF. While the PRF has distributed crucial relief to health care providers across the United States, the Department cannot continue to regularly change reporting requirements for providers and potentially make them return the funds used to treat patients and address this virus. We need our health care providers' undivided attention focused on treating patients instead of spending time and resources on additional reporting requirements, the lawmakers wrote.\n\"Medical providers, especially in our rural communities, have done admirable work to combat the spread of COVID-19, continue providing high-quality care and help drive local economies, despite dwindling resources and strenuous circumstances. These new reporting requirements from HHS are onerous and should be adjusted to better accommodate health care providers as they continue navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic, said Hagedorn.\n\"While facing unprecedented economic challenges, our health care providers remain on the frontlines of confronting COVID-19. We must ensure these heroes do not suffer unnecessary burdens as a result of regulatory actions. Changing the terms of aid to our health care sector could prove devastating to a group of selfless individuals we need now more than ever. I am proud to join my Minnesota colleagues in urging Secretary Azar and the Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider the reporting guidelines and to continue providing relief for those who need it most, said Emmer.\n\"During this crisis, Minnesota's rural healthcare providers have been placed under undue stress as they work tirelessly to provide Minnesotans with quality care. While the Provider Relief Fund has afforded critical relief to these rural providers, new reporting requirements could require them to return much-needed funds. We must be empowering the healthcare providers as they continue to fight the virus, so I am proud to join Congressman Emmer and Congressman Hagedorn in calling on HHS Secretary Azar to rescind this burdensome and unnecessary reporting requirement,\"said Stauber.\nRead the full letter here.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-3-million-grant-help-deploy-broadband-minnesota-s-eighth", "Stauber Announces $3 Million Grant to Help Deploy Broadband in Minnesota\u2019s Eighth District", "2020-10-20", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MORRISON COUNTY, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue in announcing a $3 million ReConnect Grant to help deploy high-speed internet in Morrison County, Minnesota. The grant awardee, Consolidated Telephone Company, will use this grant to grant to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network, which will connect 819 people, 34 businesses and 25 farms to high-speed internet.\n\nOf this announcement, Congressman Stauber stated, \"With the arrival of COVID-19, access to quick and reliable broadband has become more important than ever. While some have seamlessly transitioned to telework, telelearning, and telehealth, unfortunately, too many in our rural communities are struggling to keep up. As the Representative of a largely rural area, I have long fought for the deployment of broadband to our rural communities and I am thankful to Secretary Perdue for making this critical investment in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District. I am certain that these funds will help many of our families prosper and ensure our economy gets back on track.\"\n\nLearn more about the USDA's ReConnect Grant Program, HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-emmer-hagedorn-call-hhs-rescind-onerous-reporting-requirement", "Stauber, Emmer, Hagedorn Call on HHS to Rescind Onerous Reporting Requirement", "2020-10-20", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressmen Pete Stauber (MN-08), Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) led members of the Minnesota congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concern over the recently released Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements, which change how healthcare providers document lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nHHS's new guidelines require providers to use net operating income to calculate lost revenue \u2013 therefore increasing calculation complexity and potentially forcing hospitals to send much needed grant money back to the government.\n\n\"The COVID-19 pandemic has strained our healthcare providers to unprecedented levels and legislation such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was designed to offer relief in part by appropriating $100 billion to the PRF. While the PRF has distributed crucial relief to healthcare providers across the United States, the Department cannot continue to regularly change reporting requirements for providers and potentially make them return the funds used to treat patients and address this virus. We need our health care providers' undivided attention focused on treating patients instead of spending time and resources on additional reporting requirements,\" the lawmakers wrote.\n\n\"During this crisis, Minnesota's rural healthcare providers have been placed under undue stress as they work tirelessly to provide Minnesotans with quality care. While the Provider Relief Fund has afforded critical relief to these rural providers, new reporting requirements could require them to return much-needed funds. We must be empowering the healthcare providers as they continue to fight the virus, so I am proud to join Congressman Emmer and Congressman Hagedorn in calling on HHH Secretary Azar to rescind this burdensome and unnecessary reporting requirement,\" said Stauber.\n\n\"While facing unprecedented economic challenges, our health care providers remain on the frontlines of confronting COVID-19. We must ensure these heroes do not suffer unnecessary burdens as a result of regulatory actions. Changing the terms of aid to our health care sector could prove devastating to a group of selfless individuals we need now more than ever. I am proud to join my Minnesota colleagues in urging Secretary Azar and the Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider the reporting guidelines and to continue providing relief for those who need it most,\" said Emmer.\n\n\"Medical providers, especially in our rural communities, have done admirable work to combat the spread of COVID-19, continue providing high-quality care and help drive local economies, despite dwindling resources and strenuous circumstances. These new reporting requirements from HHS are onerous and should be adjusted to better accommodate health care providers as they continue navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic,\" said Hagedorn.\n\nRead the full letter HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/minnesota-congressional-delegation-urges-air-force-to-maintain-the-c-130-fleet-that-is-critical-to-the-minnesota-air-national-guard", "Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force to Maintain the C-130 Fleet that is Critical to the Minnesota Air National Guard", "2020-10-19", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Bipartisan letter to the Administration expresses concern over potential reductions in the Air Force\u2019s C-130 fleet\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Representatives Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Dean Phillips (MN-03), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Collin Peterson (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a letter to Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara Barrett, urging the Administration to maintain the size of the C-130 fleet while making the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars.\n\nAs the 133rd Airlift Wing, stationed at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and serving the entire state including the Duluth Air National Guard Base, could be affected by the potential reductions, the delegation is coming together in a bipartisan manner to ensure that the Minnesota Air National Guard will be able to continue its critical C-130 mission, including supporting humanitarian and disaster relief missions, such as assisting in the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.\n\n\u201cWe are concerned that the Air Force is considering reductions in the size of the fleet in ways that could impact readiness and mission capability\u2014particularly for the Air National Guard. For Fiscal Year 2021, the Air Force proposed to reduce the fleet from 300 to 287, with the reduction of 13 aircraft all coming from the Air National Guard. Furthermore, it is our understanding that the Air Force, using a future Mobility Capabilities Requirement Study, is planning to reduce the C-130 fleet to 255 aircraft,\u201d the lawmakers wrote.\n\n\u201cWe are also concerned that the current criteria for making decisions regarding recapitalization could have a disproportionately negative impact for high performing units like the Minnesota Air National Guard. We believe recapitalization decisions must be decided using updated criteria that are based on the best solution for operational needs and the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars\u2014and should include consideration not only of factors like military construction, the need for spare parts and ground equipment, but also, effective manning, pilot recruitment and retention, mission capability and readiness, and ancillary mission sets such as the Aeromedical Evacuation and Contingency Response.\u201d\n\nFull text of the letter can be found HERE and below.\n\nDear Secretary Barrett:\n\nWe write regarding the United States Air Force\u2019s plan for the C-130 fleet, including decisions on recapitalization of aircraft operated by the Air National Guard and the size of the overall fleet.\n\nThe Air National Guard performs approximately half of the Air Force\u2019s tactical airlift mission, and the C-130 is a critical part of that effort. The tactical airlift mission ensures safe and effective transportation of service members, equipment, and supplies both within the United States and overseas, including in support of combat operations. The 133rd Airlift Wing, stationed at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and serving the entire state including the Duluth Air National Guard Base, provides airlift to support humanitarian and disaster relief missions, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The 133rd Airlift Wing has also repeatedly deployed overseas in support of U.S. operations around the globe.\n\nWe are concerned that the Air Force is considering reductions in the size of the fleet in ways that could impact readiness and mission capability\u2014particularly for the Air National Guard. For Fiscal Year 2021, the Air Force proposed to reduce the fleet from 300 to 287, with the reduction of 13 aircraft all coming from the Air National Guard. Furthermore, it is our understanding that the Air Force, using a future Mobility Capabilities Requirement Study, is planning to reduce the C-130 fleet to 255 aircraft.\n\nWe are also concerned that the current criteria for making decisions regarding recapitalization could have a disproportionately negative impact for high performing units like the Minnesota Air National Guard. We believe recapitalization decisions must be decided using updated criteria that are based on the best solution for operational needs and the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars\u2014and should include consideration not only of factors like military construction, the need for spare parts and ground equipment, but also, effective manning, pilot recruitment and retention, mission capability and readiness, and ancillary mission sets such as the Aeromedical Evacuation and Contingency Response.\n\nIt is important that any reduction in these crucial capabilities be made as part of a thorough decision making process and assessment of future needs. We therefore request that the Air Force provide Congress the following information:\n\nPlease provide justification, including the level of risk the Air Force is taking and where they are taking it, for reducing the C-130 fleet to 255 aircraft.\n\nPlease provide a breakdown and explanation of the criteria that will be used for recapitalization of the C-130 fleet under a long-term management plan.\n\nPlease describe how the Air Force considers the Air National Guard\u2019s unique Domestic Operations mission when evaluating target fleet strength.\n\nWe understand there will be a reconsideration of the criteria for the decision of which units will convert from the C-130H to the C-130J. Please describe the process that will be used to ensure a fair and transparent reevaluation of all C-130 units.\n\nThank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to working with you on this important issue.\n\nSincerely,\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=65B9EA8E-A90C-4591-95F8-079951349CB4", "Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force to Maintain the C-130 Fleet that is Critical to the Minnesota Air National Guard", "2020-10-19", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-over-500000-combat-chronic-wasting-disease-minnesota-fall", "Stauber Announces Over $500,000 to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease in Minnesota For Fall Hunting Season", "2020-10-19", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HERMANTOWN, MN \u2013 With rifle season only 19 days away, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that Minnesota is receiving $546,535 from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to research and combat chronic wasting disease (CWD).\n\nOf this funding, Congressman Stauber stated, \"Whitetail hunting season is an important, cultural tradition for northern Minnesota and an economic cornerstone for our region that is threatened by CWD. With rifle season right around the corner and archery season already underway, I am excited to help announce funding to fight this devastating disease and to help to ensure that Minnesota's whitetail population remains healthy for future generations.\"\n\nA full breakdown of these funds is as follows:\n\n$166,177 for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa\n\n$249, 895 for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\n\n$130, 463 for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health\n\nBackground:\n\nCongressman Stauber previously sent letters to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture to request an increase in spending for CWD research through APHIS for FY 20 and FY 21.\n\nCWD is a contagious, 100% fatal, neurological disease that effects deer, elk, and moose.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-and-the-administration-receive-broad-support-for-local-transportation-investments", "Emmer and the Administration Receive Broad Support for Local Transportation Investments", "2020-10-15", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer announced broad appreciation from local elected and appointed officials for the United States Department of Transportation\u2019s investment in Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District.\n\nOn June 15, Congressman Tom Emmer announced the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Anoka County a $40,000,000 grant for the construction of two new grade-separated county highway overpasses of US Highway 10/169 and the parallel freight and commuter rail line. The project will address the ongoing concerns posed by the Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard intersections, and includes new local frontage road connections.\n\nOn September 10, Congressman Emmer announced the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $15,000,000 for an infrastructure project in Anoka. The project will construct a replacement of the bridge over Rum River on U.S. Highway 10 as well as the replacement of an adjacent 4th Avenue bridge over U.S. Highway 10. The project also includes a reconfiguration of the U.S. Highway 10, Minnesota Highway 47, and U.S. 169 Interchange.\n\n\"The Administration\u2019s commitment to Minnesotans has been evident in their continuous support for our most vital infrastructure projects,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cWithout their attention to our needs for improved safety and efficiency, these projects would not be possible. I have long advocated for improvements to Highway 10, and now those improvements are becoming a reality. I am grateful to Secretary Chao and the Department of Transportation\u2019s focus on our roads and bridges.\"\n\n\"It is wonderful that the Northwest Metro is finally getting these needed upgrades. Kudos to the leadership of the Emmer team and so many others who have worked on this for so long.\u201d said State Senator Jim Abeler.\n\n\"The safety and traffic concerns along Highway 10 have been a major concern for local legislators for some time,\u201d said State Representative Peggy Scott. \u201cWe are grateful for Congressman Emmer\u2019s efforts to secure this funding that will improve safety and provide a more efficient commute for those who travel this corridor.\"\n\n\"I am grateful for Congressman Emmer\u2019s leadership and the Trump Administration\u2019s support for these critically important infrastructure projects that will improve safety for Anoka County motorists and help with overall traffic flow on Highway 10 and the north metro,\u201d said State Representative John Heinrich. \"I am honored to be on the State House Transportation Committee to advocate for important projects like these.\"\n\n\"This $15 million was essential in moving this project forward, and we thank Rep. Emmer for his efforts in urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to allocate this funding,\u201d said Scott Schulte, chair, Anoka County Board of Commissioners. \u201cThese integral interchanges and bridges in the City of Anoka will be much improved following the repairs and upgrades, in terms of safety and overall mobility.\"\n\n\"Having roadways in our county that work for mitigating traffic impact and ensuring safety is a priority for the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, and this commitment is shared by Rep. Emmer,\u201d said District 1 Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look. \u201cThis federal funding fills a critical gap and allows for timely completion of projects that will have a very positive regional impact for years to come.\"\n\n\"I am extremely grateful for the news today that the US Trunk Highway 10 project in Ramsey will be receiving a $40-million-dollar grant to help complete this critical project,\" said Mayor of Ramsey John LeTourneau. \"The cities of Ramsey and Anoka have worked diligently with Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to make sure this vital transportation lifeline received funding. We want to thank Congressman Emmer for continuing to lead this fight for our residents and businesses of Anoka County and the surrounding region.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=950B63CE-BFCE-4374-9D91-925575C83EF5", "Emmer and the Administration Receive Broad Support for Local Transportation Investments", "2020-10-15", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-introduces-legislation-to-protect-retiring-americans", "Emmer Introduces Legislation to Protect Retiring Americans", "2020-10-08", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced the Retirement Inflation Protection Act (RIPA), which would protect retiring Americans from financial exploitation by paying inflation-induced capital gains taxes on their property.\n\nThe legislation would protect Americans 59 \u00bd years or older when they dispose of assets like a house, a business, or stocks. The measure would make it clear that taxes are not due on gains that are simply due to inflation. This will help to ensure that individuals are only paying capital gains on real increases in the value of an asset, allowing them to keep more of their own money for retirement.\n\n\u201cRetiring Americans should not be penalized for investments that are designed to financially secure their retirement. Regressive taxes like inflation hit low-income Americans the hardest,\u201d said Emmer. \u201cI am proud to reintroduce the Retirement Inflation Protection Act to bring relief, especially now, to those seeking a comfortable retirement after their many years of work. This legislation will create a safeguard for retiring Americans\u2019 hard-earned assets, while enabling them to be more self-sufficient. I look forward to continuing work on securing everyone\u2019s financial security, especially those headed into their golden years.\u201d\n\n\u201cAMAC is proud to support this important legislation. Millions of seniors have been saving for retirement for decades, the Retirement Inflation Protection Act will ensure that they are not penalized for decades of inflation when it comes time to pay taxes. Increasing retirees\u2019 buying power is good for the economy and good for seniors.\u201d - Bob Carlstrom, President of AMAC Action the advocacy arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens\n\n\"No one should have to pay taxes on inflationary capital gains. Congressman Emmer\u2019s bill should be applauded for protecting American seniors from the inflation tax on their life savings,\u201d said Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=80326ED2-9F52-488A-BC31-C570EB1FFEDC", "Emmer Introduces Legislation to Protect Retiring Americans", "2020-10-08", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-perdue-promote-biofuels-industry-albert-lea", "Hagedorn, Perdue Promote Biofuels Industry in Albert Lea", "2020-10-08", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "ALBERT LEA, Minn.  Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and agriculture stakeholders from Minnesota and Iowa at the Trail's Travel Center in Albert Lea.\nDuring the event, USDA announced Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grants that will help small businesses like Trail's expand the use of E15 and help promote American energy independence, increase the private sector supply of renewable fuels, and expand access to affordable, clean fuel across southern Minnesota and the nation.\n\"In the First District, we have 11 ethanol plants and two biodiesel facilities that create demand for corn and soybean production and contribute a great deal to our southern Minnesota way of life. They serve as major employers for our residents, help power our rural communities and, along with farmers and other agri-businesses, are a driving force in the economy.\n\"The HBIIP initiative announced by Secretary Perdue will do a great deal to increase demand and keep our biofuels industry strong as we continue rebuilding our economy.\n\"Thanks to Secretary Perdue and his team at USDA for their terrific work implementing this program and for working with me to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard, said Hagedorn.\nIn his speech, Secretary Perdue reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) and putting a stop to small refinery exemptions (SRE):\n\"Those small refinery waivers are absolutely off the table. 15 billion gallons will be 15 billion gallons, and that's good news for our Ag sector, said Perdue.\nLater, the secretary added that he enjoys working with Congressman Hagedorn to help farmers sustain operations and promote rural economic development.\"\nWatch Rep. Hagedorn and Secretary Perdue's full remarkshere.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-congratulates-2020-angels-in-adoption-honorees-from-minnesota-s-sixth-district", "Emmer Congratulates 2020 Angels in Adoption Honorees From Minnesota\u2019s Sixth District", "2020-10-06", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the honorees of the 2020 Angels in Adoption from Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District, Markus and Sarah Yager.\n\nEach year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) selects families across the nation who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children in need of permanent, loving, forever homes. The Yagers are being honored this year for their enduring fight and sacrifices to adopt their daughter, Olivia.\n\n\"This morning, I had the distinct honor of virtually meeting a special family in Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. Markus, Sarah, and Olivia Yager became a family through a long and difficult process. I commend the Yagers for going above and beyond to adopt Olivia, and doing everything in their power to create a loving home for a child in need,\u201d said Emmer.\n\nBackground:\n\nMarkus and Sarah Yager started their adoption process in 2017. A year and a half later, they were matched with their daughter, Olivia. Early in May of 2019, they went to meet and formally adopt their daughter. During their time in Nigeria, they experienced paperwork delays, and after two months, Markus had to return to the United States for work, leaving Sarah and Olivia behind to finalize the adoption process.\n\nThe Yagers navigated the Nigerian adoption system for months, paying fees, travel expenses, and making many sacrifices; but through their faith in Christ, they endured. Shortly before Thanksgiving in November of 2019, their family became complete and they were all able to travel home.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4359B718-B6DD-4DED-B279-9C6C63982F31", "Emmer Congratulates 2020 Angels in Adoption Honorees From Minnesota\u2019s Sixth District", "2020-10-06", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-negative-covid-19-test-result", "Emmer Statement on Negative COVID-19 Test Result", "2020-10-02", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after testing negative for COVID-19:\n\n\"The Office of the Attending Physician has notified me that my COVID-19 test results are negative. I intend to follow the guidance of the Attending Physician, monitor my health, and continue to work for the residents of the Sixth Congressional District.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-possible-covid-19-exposure", "Emmer Statement on Possible COVID-19 Exposure", "2020-10-02", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after possible exposure to COVID-19:\n\n\"Jacquie and I are praying for the health and well-being of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. I am not exhibiting symptoms and have been tested for COVID by the Office of the Attending Physician and should receive my results within 24 hours.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=220C67F6-613A-4953-92B0-48F65F11ABC8", "Emmer Statement on Negative COVID-19 Test Result", "2020-10-02", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A2FF7018-9331-436E-89E5-08D54F7A1ED0", "Emmer Statement on Possible COVID-19 Exposure", "2020-10-02", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-passage-of-hr-8406", "Emmer Statement on Passage of H.R. 8406", "2020-10-01", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 8406:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote was yet another missed opportunity to advance non-partisan solutions for the American people. Speaker Pelosi continues to prioritize a partisan wish list over the needs of the businesses and families working to weather the ongoing COVID crisis. Her ongoing efforts to federalize our elections and defund our police stand in the way of needed reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program and liability protections for businesses who are trying to keep our economy afloat during this critical time. Moving forward, I can only hope House Democrats will change their tactics so we can recapture the collaborative spirit that brought us the CARES Act and additional COVID relief legislation earlier this year.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=74986F67-70F4-40C1-BD8A-77D0452E8DEE", "Emmer Statement on Passage of H.R. 8406", "2020-10-01", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-votes-against-democrats-partisan-messaging-bill", "Hagedorn Votes Against Democrats\u2019 Partisan Messaging Bill", "2020-10-01", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Rep. Jim Hagedorn tonight voted against H.R. 925  a partisan wish list of provisions that will not become law and is an unserious attempt at addressing Americans' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill passed the House by a vote of 214-207, despite bipartisan opposition.\n\"Rather than coming to a bipartisan agreement, House Democrats have once again pushed through a partisan messaging bill, disguised as a COVID-19 relief, that uses the word cannabis' more than jobs', said Hagedorn. This week, I signed Congresswoman Herrera Beutler's (WA-03) discharge petition to allow a vote that would make $138 billion in unused Paycheck Protection Program funds available to American small businesses. This is a measure that has bipartisan support and would do a great deal to help lift hardworking Americans and our economy, but unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi continues to put her political interests ahead of American jobs.\"\n\"I support and will vote for the immediate passage of a new coronavirus relief bill to: support our small businesses; help sustain our farmers and biofuels companies; protect businesses and schools from frivolous lawsuits; and, establish a reasonable level of unemployment compensation so employees will return to work and those already working will be treated fairly, Hagedorn concluded.\nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n                                                                                                                                                                             ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-request-congressman-stauber-president-trump-signs-executive-order", "Following Request from Congressman Stauber, President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Domestic Mining and Reduce Our Reliance on Foreign Supply Chains", "2020-10-01", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order on Wednesday, declaring a National Emergency to expand the domestic mining industry, support mining jobs, alleviate unnecessary permitting delays, and reduce our nation's reliance on China for critical minerals. Congressman Stauber personally requested that the President take this step.\n\n\"COVID-19 has further shined a light on the deficiency of our critical minerals supply chain and highlights the urgency in which we must expand domestic mining. Now more than ever, we need Minnesota's miners as we work to eliminate dependence on unreliable nations that utilize forced child labor and environmentally destructive practices for goods that we, in the United States, use in our everyday life. I applaud this Administration for acting on my request and taking this monumental step towards empowering Minnesota's miners to responsibly source the resources needed for our national security, infrastructure, and manufacturing needs.\"\n\nThe Executive Order begins the process for the Department of Interior to develop a program to use its authorities under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to fund mineral processing that protects our national security. Through this Order, Federal agencies will use their authorities to investigate and work to decrease our nation's reliance on mineral imports.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nNorthern Minnesota is home to the Duluth Complex, one of the largest undeveloped mineral deposits in the world, containing more than 4 billion tons of copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum-group elements, and others.\n\nAccording to the United States Geological Survey, the United States is reliant on foreign nations without our best interests at heart for metals that can be mined in northern Minnesota.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-opposes-pelosi-s-renewed-push-partisan-wish-list", "Stauber Opposes Pelosi\u2019s Renewed Push for Partisan Wish List", "2020-10-01", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi brought forward a $2.2 trillion stimulus package containing countless partisan provisions, many of which are unrelated to COVID-19 relief:\n\n\"It is unfortunate that Speaker Pelosi has decided to put forward yet another reckless bill that prioritizes her partisan pet projects more than actual COVID-19 relief. This bill is a nonstarter as it recycles many of the same dangerous policies that were previously included in the HEROES Act and has absolutely no chance of becoming law. Rather than continuing with these political games, Speaker Pelosi needs to begin taking the welfare of the American people seriously. I am hopeful that in the coming days, this Chamber will be allowed to consider pragmatic solutions that can actually help the American people during this crisis. As I have said before, a pandemic that impacts our entire way of life calls for a bipartisan response.\"\n\nAmong the partisan policies included in this $2.2 trillion package:\n\nExtends policies that allow individuals to make more on unemployment than working.\n\nMandates a blanket release for certain federal prisoners and alleged criminals, while imposing a high burden for the government to prove they present a risk of harm to society upon release.\n\nFederalizes elections, with only five weeks to election day, by including stringent, impossible to achieve mandates on how states must run elections.\n\nAllows illegal immigrants to receive direct stimulus payments because the bill does not require social security number verification.\n\nFails to address needed legal protections for small businesses, schools, and churches from frivolous lawsuits.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:34:36Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-fights-his-constituents-opposing-anti-jobs-legislation-during-natural", "Stauber Fights for His Constituents by Opposing Anti-Jobs Legislation During Natural Resources Committee Markup", "2020-09-30", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, during Congressman Pete Stauber's (MN-08) first markup as a Member of the Natural Resources Committee, he strongly opposed H.R. 5598, a bill authored by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), that would kill high-wage mining jobs in his district. As the newest Member of the Committee, Stauber will continue his commitment to advancing job creation and strengthening national security through the responsible development of Minnesota's abundant natural resources, which is why he introduced three amendments during this markup that would eliminate the harmful provisions of Congresswoman McCollum's legislation.\n\nOf H.R. 5598, Congressman Stauber stated, \"In northern Minnesota, we are blessed with rich deposits of critical and strategic minerals that provide the opportunity to create high-wage jobs, unleash economic prosperity in the region, and reduce dependence on unreliable nations with horrific labor standards. Unfortunately, my colleague, Congresswoman McCollum continues to push forward this job-killing legislation that would place a moratorium on mining before specific projects can even go through a fair and science-based permitting process.\n\nCongressman Stauber followed, stating, \"In doing so, my colleague has made it clear that she would prefer to rely on resources originating with child labor, rather than Minnesota's workers and union members who will do this necessary job under the strongest labor and environmental standards in the world. I will not stand idly by as Congresswoman McCollum, backed by Twin Cities and Hollywood elites, continues these dangerous attacks on my constituents' livelihoods and our overall way of life. That's why I introduced several amendments to eliminate the most harmful provisions of her legislation during today's markup.\"\n\nDuring debate on H.R. 5598, Congressman Stauber introduced the following amendments:\n\nAn amendment that disallows the mining ban from taking place if potential cobalt supplies will come from countries that use forced child labor.\n\nAn amendment that ensures the mining ban would not adversely impact revenues generated from state school trust lands.\n\nAn amendment to ensure the mining ban would not take effect while there is nonferrous mining on the Canadian side of the Rainy River Watershed.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nIn January of 2020, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, who represents the St. Paul area, introduced H.R. 5598, legislation that would place a mining moratorium on 234,000 acres of mineral-rich land in northeast Minnesota.\n\nBack in February, Congressman Stauber was invited to participate as a guest in a House Natural Resources hearing on H.R. 5598, in which he challenged this job-killing legislation. Learn more, HERE.\n\nRecently, Congressman Stauber was chosen by his peers to serve as an official Member of the House Natural Resources Committee thanks to his leadership on natural resources issues.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-introduces-legislation-supporting-teachers-in-the-new-school-year", "Emmer Introduces Legislation Supporting Teachers in the New School Year", "2020-09-29", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Safe Teachers Assistance and Return To School (STARTS) Act to assist educators who have returned to the workplace for in-person teaching. The legislation increases and extends the educator expense deduction for teachers purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) out-of-pocket.\n\n\"In-person learning is vital for students. As our schools have reopened and continue to return to normal, we must support our teachers and their efforts to keep everyone safe. Teachers know what it takes to ensure a safe learning environment, and this legislation will help reduce the financial burden of any out-of-pocket purchases they make.\u201d said Emmer.\n\n\"This tax break will give our teachers and educators the relief they need to continue supporting our educational institutions and our nation\u2019s students. These teachers deserve our support as they assume the responsibility of safely operating our schools.\u201d Emmer concluded.\n\nSpecifically, the STARTS Act temporarily increases the current teacher tax credit from $250 to $1,500 for the 2020 and 2021 tax years. The increase is dedicated to the out-of-pocket purchase of PPE, which includes masks and sanitization supplies. This legislation also allows any unused deductions from 2020 to be rolled into 2021, providing educators the opportunity to use a full $3,000 deduction by the end of the 2021 tax year.\n\nA recently proposed coronavirus relief package in the Senate would have provided much-needed education relief, including emergency education freedom grants, tax credits for scholarship-granting organizations, 529 account funding, as well as critical resources for the Education Stabilization Fund. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats blocked this measure from consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-hearing-on-fintech-innovation-calls-for-subcommittee-on-financial-technology", "Emmer Leads Hearing on FinTech Innovation, Calls for Subcommittee on Financial Technology", "2020-09-29", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Task Force on Financial Technology Ranking Member Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) called for the creation of a Subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee dedicated to examining and supporting new financial technologies. This virtual hearing focused on the importance of simplifying regulations and promoting clarity to ensure Americans can utilize new technologies to improve their financial future. He also spoke in support of the recent introduction of the Securities Clarity Act.\n\nTranscript:\n\n\"Thank you, Mr. Chair, for convening this hearing today. Before I go into the content of this important hearing, I want to acknowledge what is likely our last Fintech Taskforce hearing. I\u2019d like to thank the Chair and the past leadership of French Hill on this Taskforce for producing thoughtful, non-partisan conversations about the emerging technologies that regulators and Congress are grappling with.\n\n\"No matter the outcome of November\u2019s election, I hope it has become apparent on both sides the multitude of policy questions and topics in the area of fintech. The growth of these technologies and the considerations for Congress and regulators will only continue to grow. That\u2019s why, next Congress, this Committee should create a Financial Technology Subcommittee in order to provide the proper attention to this expanding area. A Subcommittee will allow for greater focus on the details of many of the topics we have discussed as a taskforce.\n\n\u201cThe consequences of Congress\u2019 action, or inaction, on these topics stand to greatly influence the economy as well as the location of the next great technological innovation like the internet. As a body, we have already fallen behind on our knowledge and understanding of technology issues. If we don\u2019t catch up on fintech, these innovations will pass us by.\n\nToday we close out our hearings with our attention toward the regulator that has likely been the most forward-leaning and supportive of new technologies that could build a more open and free financial system, and equip millions of Americans previously excluded with the tools to build credit and a prosperous financial future.\n\nThe OCC, under the leadership of Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, has undertaken tremendous efforts to clearly spell out the regulatory environment for emerging technologies and ensure their domestic development, rather than allowing for their more departures to countries that have provided clearer rules of the road.\n\n\"Many have weighed in after the prospect of a payments charter became news. As Congress and regulators tackle issues with our changing financial system, it is important and prudent to consider the implications involved and make sure consumers are protected and our financial institutions remain strong and secure. At the same time, a charter under the OCC is by no means a license to operate free from regulation. It is not even regulation-lite, as some of the testimony today will portray. It in fact imposes many responsibilities and duties to adhere to safe business practices and disclose information in an effort to ensure market stability.\n\n\u201cThe OCC has long held and will continue to ensure that their regulated institutions operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, and treat customers fairly. I am certain that as details begin to emerge and payments charters are granted, the OCC will continue to fulfill their mission.\n\n\"In addition, regulatory certainty is a goal that Acting Comptroller Brooks and I share. That is why last week I introduced the Securities Clarity Act, which would clarify securities law in a technologically agnostic way and allow for the distribution of an underlying asset that is in fact a commodity. With regard to blockchain technologies, the Securities Clarity Act would allow for the distribution of a token following a registered securities offering. So long as actors play by the rules of the road, they deserve the assurances that regulators will not continue to cause uncertainty and will in fact support innovation in America. I am grateful for the support of Darren Soto, a co-chair of the Blockchain Caucus like myself, and Ro Khanna, a member of the caucus and California member whose district has directly seen the benefits of these new technologies.\n\n\u201cIt is through practical, non-partisan solutions like this that this task force can be most effective during this outbreak and going into the next Congress. Again I\u2019d like to thank Chairman Lynch for convening this hearing and leading the task force, and hope we will continue to work together to better understand financial technologies and the ways Congress can support and foster innovation in America.\n\nI yield back.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=791AB5C2-5398-488B-8350-B1FD653CABDB", "Emmer Leads Hearing on FinTech Innovation, Calls for Subcommittee on Financial Technology", "2020-09-29", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FC1EDB1C-05E6-4B39-8F67-6BB0953367C1", "Emmer Introduces Legislation Supporting Teachers in the New School Year", "2020-09-29", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-upcoming-virtual-service-academy-information-night", "Emmer Announces Upcoming Virtual Service Academy Information Night", "2020-09-28", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Otsego, MN \u2013 Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that his office will be hosting a virtual Service Academy Night for individuals interested in applying for a nomination to one of our nation\u2019s service academies.\n\n\"Our service academies produce some of the most honorable young men and women that serve our nation, and I have the distinct honor of assisting them with the nomination process,\" said Emmer. \u201cThese young people make a bold commitment to our country, and learn the skills and tools to become future leaders. I am proud to play a supportive part in their journey.\u201d\n\nThe virtual meeting will give participants the opportunity to learn about the application process as well as the Congressional nomination process. Representatives from the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy will be available to answer any questions.\n\nWhen: Thursday, October 1, 2020, 5:30 PM CT\n\nWhere: Please reach out to Rep. Emmer\u2019s office for the link to join virtually\n\nFor more information, contact Alejandra Henriquez in our Otsego office at (763) 241-6848 or at Alejandra.Henriquez@mail.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0D4EDC64-0F78-4C21-90AD-E81A7CF75CFD", "Emmer Announces Upcoming Virtual Service Academy Information Night", "2020-09-28", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-fights-small-businesses-signing-discharge-petition-force-vote-bill-free", "Stauber Fights for Small Businesses by Signing Discharge Petition to Force Vote on  Bill to Free Up Unused Paycheck Protection Program Funds", "2020-09-25", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This morning, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) signed a discharge petition to force Speaker Pelosi to bring H.R. 8265, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act to the House Floor for a vote. This commonsense legislation, of which Stauber is a cosponsor, would reopen the Paycheck Protection Program for the remainder of the year and give small businesses the ability to receive a second loan. The Paycheck Protection Program has been shutdown for 48 days, yet Speaker Pelosi has refused to bring this legislation to the Floor. A simple majority of 218 signatures is needed for a discharge petition to be successful.\n\nDuring a House Small Business Committee hearing, Stauber spoke on the importance of passing this legislation and lambasted Speaker Pelosi for putting politics over relief for small businesses.\n\nIn his opening remarks, Stauber stated (in part):\n\n\"I sit here today dumbfounded. The Paycheck Protection Program, which has provided a lifeline to small businesses across the country during this pandemic, has been shutdown for 48 days. With over $135 billion in funding, the PPP is only shutdown because of Speaker Pelosi's unwillingness to bring meaningful legislation to the Floor. She would rather use small businesses as political pawns.\n\n\"H.R. 8265, legislation that Ranking Member Chabot introduced, and I have cosponsored, would reopen the PPP through the end of the year. On top of that, it would give small business the ability to receive a second loan; it would provide more flexibility in how PPP dollars can be spent; and, it would simplify the forgiveness process. Instead of working on legislation that would bring more relief to 30 million small businesses across the country, however, Democrat leadership has been focused on passing legislation that gives them cheap political talking points for their election cycle. In fact, the Speaker was so afraid that the PPP legislation would pass, she canceled session for today. She knew that her moderate members were going to sign the discharge petition and bring that bill to the Floor.\n\n\"We cannot lose sight of the American small businesses who are looking to us for financial relief in their most desperate hour, which is why I signed the discharge petition today which will call for immediate consideration of H.R. 8265. Partisanship should have no place in these halls during this pandemic and it is my hope that we vote on this important legislation soon.\"\n\nWatch the full video, HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-introduces-legislation-to-provide-clarity-for-digital-assets-under-securities-law", "Emmer Introduces Legislation to Provide Clarity for Digital Assets Under Securities Law", "2020-09-24", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Securities Clarity Act to provide a path to regulatory certainty for digital assets and other emerging technologies under securities law. He is joined by Representative Mike Conaway, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, who is introducing the Digital Commodity Exchange Act, which provides a framework for digital commodity exchanges. Representative Darren Soto, a Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, has co-sponsored both measures.\n\nRepresentative Emmer\u2019s legislation provides regulatory clarity for the launch of an open blockchain network. His legislation clarifies that an investment contract asset, or digital token, is separate and distinct from a securities offering it may have been a part of. The bill would allow companies that have complied with current securities registration requirements, or who have qualified for an exemption, provide for the distribution of their assets to the public without fear of additional regulatory uncertainty. These assets are in fact, and always were, commodities.\n\nThis effort seeks to clarify the status of any asset sold as the object of an \u201cinvestment contract\u201d by proposing a new definition, \u201cinvestment contract asset.\u201d The approach is technology-neutral, and applies equally to all assets offered and sold, whether tangible or digital. This new defined term would refer to any asset sold as part of an investment contract that would not be considered a \u201csecurity\u201d but for its sale as part of an investment contract.\n\n\"We have seen regulations hinder the progress of blockchain-based technologies. The development of these vital technologies should not be impacted by government\u2019s inability to adjust,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cThe Securities Clarity Act will allow America to compete in this new advancing space without sacrificing the consumer and investor protections that have made our capital markets the strongest in the world. There are companies that have followed our current rules of the road and managed to navigate our securities regulations. Now, they deserve certainty from our regulators when offering their digital asset to the public.\"\n\n\"This legislation provides important clarity as regulators and industry professionals alike work to appropriately classify assets, especially emerging digital assets,\u201d said House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway. \u201cTechnology and finance will continue to evolve together. It\u2019s critical that Congress keeps up and provides legal clarity to encourage American ambition and innovation while protecting consumers and investors in digital markets.\"\n\n\"This is the smartest approach we have seen to provide clarity about how securities law applies to digital assets. We applaud Rep. Emmer for his continued leadership on policy affecting cryptocurrency.\u201d said Jerry Brito, Executive Director of Coin Center.\n\n\"We are proud to support this important legislation to help clarify the legal status of certain digital tokens, an issue that has significantly impacted the growth of the blockchain ecosystem in the United States. Digital tokens should not be deemed securities solely because they are the object or subject of an investment contract. It is critical that digital tokens have their own legal analysis as to whether they are securities, and we support Congressman Emmer\u2019s effort to make that a reality.\u201d said Amy Davine Kim, Chief Policy Officer for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.\n\n\"We\u2019re proud to support the introduction of the Securities Clarity Act and the Digital Commodity Exchange Act. Together, these efforts will help clarify outstanding issues related to when and how securities laws and commodities regulations apply to digital assets. Uncertainty over the application of these rules of the road continues to act as a strong headwind for the crypto ecosystem. These bills would do much to clarify the situation and put into law pro-growth policies for the crypto economy.\u201d said Kristin Smith, Executive Director of the Blockchain Association.\n\nCongressman Emmer serves as the Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee\u2019s Task Force on Financial Technology. In addition, Congressman Emmer became co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus in 2018 and also introduced the Blockchain Regulatory Act, which provides certainty to blockchain entrepreneurs that do not need to register as money transmitters.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=24CCBCB6-F41B-44EB-983B-EA5D8BF49C53", "Emmer Introduces Legislation to Provide Clarity for Digital Assets Under Securities Law", "2020-09-24", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-discusses-ag-worker-safety-house-floor", "Hagedorn Discusses Ag Worker Safety on House Floor", "2020-09-24", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of his bipartisan legislation, the Farm and Agricultural Worker Safety Education Act (FAWSEA), which allows Land Grant Universities, HBCUs and Tribal Colleges to apply for grants to distribute best practices, relevant health and safety guidance, and information to help farmers and agricultural workers respond to and safely conduct business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. \n\"The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need to ensure we have a safe and reliable workforce to maintain our food supply. In order to win the battle with COVID-19, we must guarantee that the most up to date and science-based information is readily accessible for community leaders, educators and rural businesses.\n\"My legislation will help guarantee that timely, relevant health and safety guidelines are reaching our rural workforce and communities by allowing higher learning institutions to apply for grants to distribute best practices and safety guidance to help farms, Ag workers and others conduct business during the pandemic, said Hagedorn. \nThe full speech can be viewed here. \nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-majority-blocks-stauber-s-commonsense-anti-child-labor-amendment-second", "House Majority Blocks Stauber\u2019s Commonsense Anti-Child Labor Amendment for Second Time", "2020-09-24", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, during consideration of Speaker Pelosi's partisan Green New Deal legislation (H.R. 4447), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced two commonsense amendments to reduce reliance on unreliable foreign nations and horrific child labor for America's energy needs and create more opportunities for the American worker. Despite the fact that both amendments received bipartisan support in the past, the majority blocked both measures.\n\nOf this partisan package, Congressman Stauber stated, \"At a time when so many Americans are struggling with the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is discouraging, yet not surprising that Speaker Pelosi brought forward legislation that has more to do with the Green New Deal than expanding access to affordable energy and rebounding our economy. As we work to rebuild the greatest economy in the world, it is imperative that we put forward solutions that encourage responsible American energy innovation and create jobs here at home, which is why I put forward two commonsense amendments to help do just that.\"\n\nDuring debate on H.R. 4447, Congressman Stauber introduced the following amendments for consideration:\n\nAn amendment to require the Secretary of Commerce to certify that no electric vehicle infrastructure, or other emissions-reduction technology are built with minerals sourced from child labor.\n\nAn amendment to expand the legislation's Buy America provisions to include copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum-group elements, titanium, vanadium, manganese, and rare-earth elements.\n\nOf his amendments' failure, Congressman Stauber stated, \"As a nation, we frequently depend on unreliable nations like China, Russia, India, and the Congo for the resources that power our energy needs. In fact, so-called green technology is often reliant on supply chains originating with child labor. Rather than relying on foreign supply chains that use child labor, we should fulfill our mineral needs here in America under the strongest labor and environmental standards in the world. I know miners in northern Minnesota are ready to produce the minerals to help meet our ever-growing energy needs, so I was incredibly disappointed that my amendments were blocked.\"\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nCongressman Stauber's anti-child labor amendment recently passed the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this past June with strong bipartisan support while his Buy America expansion amendment garnered several Democrat votes. The following day, Pelosi's allies on the Committee removed his anti-child labor amendment from the bill's text with a Manager's Amendment. Learn more, HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-and-mcgovern-push-for-recognition-for-atomic-veterans", "Emmer and McGovern Push for Recognition for Atomic Veterans", "2020-09-23", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) sent a letter to leadership of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees urging them to include a provision which would create and issue a service medal to honor our nation\u2019s Atomic Veterans. They were joined by 21 of their colleagues. The provision was included in the House-passed version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nAtomic Veterans are members of our Armed Forces who participated in hundreds of atmospheric nuclear weapons tests between 1945 and 1962. This group consists of 225,000 service members who were exposed to radiation during their service. To date, 80% of these veterans have already passed away without receiving the recognition they deserve.\n\n\"Our veterans are the best of America, they embody values of selflessness, patriotism, and service. These veterans deserve our support, they committed to serving their nation and incurred serious health challenges due to their service. They should receive the honor and recognition they deserve,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cI have long advocated for our Atomic Veterans. They suffered in silence for their unique service to the United States and it is time they are honored publicly.\"\n\n\"Atomic veterans were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation in performance of their duties, yet they have never been given the full respect and recognition they deserve,\u201d said Congressman McGovern. \u201cSworn to silence for decades, these courageous and committed patriots paid a high price for their loyalty to our country. They kept their promise to America, and it\u2019s long past time for us to do the right thing and formally honor their service. Congressman Emmer and I have been working on this issue for years, and we will continue fighting until Atomic Veterans get the acknowledgment they deserve for their faithful service to our nation.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nCongressman Emmer and McGovern have advocated for Atomic Veterans by sponsoring the Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act, which would award a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in the testing of nuclear weapons.\n\nSection 581 of the House Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act would require the Department of Defense to issue a service medal to the veterans or surviving families of those members of our Armed Forces who participated in above-ground nuclear weapons testing, were part of the U.S. military occupation forces in or around Hiroshima and Nagasaki before 1946, or were held as prisoners of war in or near Hiroshima or Nagasaki.\n\nCongressman Emmer and McGovern also cosponsored the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act, which provides service-connected presumption for veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll where nuclear testing was performed, between 1977 and 1980.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:28:51Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9CDCCAAC-46AB-44FD-B8AA-AA4238C3BC84", "Emmer and McGovern Push for Recognition for Atomic Veterans", "2020-09-23", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Facebook Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tGoogle Plus Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tInstagram Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tLinkedIn Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tTwitter Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tYouTube Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tVimeo Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tClients Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tEmail icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tMap Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tPrint Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tQuote Icon\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\ticon_share\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Left\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\tCarousel Arrow - Right", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-cuellar-introduce-legislation-enhance-ag-workers-safety", "Hagedorn, Cuellar Introduce Legislation to Enhance Ag Workers\u2019 Safety", "2020-09-22", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Jim Hagedorn", "H001088", "hagedorn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today introduced H.R. 8327  the bipartisan Farm and Agricultural Worker Safety Education Act (FAWSEA), alongside Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). The legislation works to provide opportunities for Land Grant Universities, Historically Black Colleges & Universities, and Tribal Colleges to help in the fight against COVID-19 by expanding the Rural Health Safety Education Competitive Grants Program (RHSE). \nThis piece of legislation will allow these institutions of higher learning to apply for grants to distribute best practices, relevant health and safety guidance, and guidelines or information to help farms, agricultural workers and others along the supply chain respond to and safely conduct business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. \n\"The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need to ensure we have a safe and reliable workforce to maintain our food supply. In order to win the battle with COVID-19, we must guarantee that the most up to date and science-based information is readily accessible for community leaders, educators and rural businesses, said Congressman Hagedorn. My legislation will help guarantee that timely, relevant health and safety guidelines and information are reaching our rural workforce and communities as we work to fully reopen businesses and continue to restart and rebuild our economy.\" \n\"We must protect the agricultural workers who are going into work every day during this pandemic to ensure our nation's food supply is maintained, said Congressman Cuellar. This bipartisan legislation will ensure community leaders, educators and rural businesses have the necessary resources and information to protect this essential workforce. As a senior member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Appropriations, I am committed to fighting for safety and well-being of the agricultural industry during these unprecedented times. I want to thank Congressman Hagedorn for his leadership on this initiative.\" \n\"Keeping food and agriculture workers safe during COVID-19 has been NASDA's number one priority during this pandemic. We applaud Congressmen Hagedorn and Cuellar for introducing the bipartisan Farm and Agricultural Worker Safety Education Act to help entities like state departments of agriculture better provide educational materials that will be accessible to our diverse agricultural workforce. Keeping these hard workers safe means feeding people and the economy, said Dr. Barb Glenn, CEO, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. \nJim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 356, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Republican", "p1": "MN", "p2": "2020"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 356, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=MN&year=2020", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 356, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN&year=2020&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "MN", "label": "MN", "count": 356, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&year=2020", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN&year=2020", "results": [{"value": "2020", "label": "2020", "count": 356, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2020-09-22,https~3A~2F~2Fhagedorn~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fmedia~2Fpress-releases~2Fhagedorn-cuellar-introduce-legislation-enhance-ag-workers-safety", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=MN&year=2020&_next=2020-09-22%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fhagedorn~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fmedia~2Fpress-releases~2Fhagedorn-cuellar-introduce-legislation-enhance-ag-workers-safety&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 189.3609007820487, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}