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| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-bill-renaming-akeley-post-office-wwii-veteran-signed-law | Stauber Bill Renaming Akeley Post Office for WWII Veteran Signed Into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) legislation renaming the post office in Akeley, Minnesota, after Neal Kenneth Todd, a World War II veteran who perished in the attack on Pearl Harbor, was signed into law. “Heroes like Neal Kenneth Todd exemplify American exceptionalism and are why this country continues to be the land of the free and home of the brave,” said Congressman Stauber. “I’m proud to see my legislation be signed into law to make the renaming of the Akeley post office in Neal’s name official to remind future generations of the sacrifices he and his generation made for our freedoms.” Neal’s remains were recently identified and returned home to Akeley, where he was finally laid to rest near his loved ones. Last year, Congressman Stauber had the honor of attending Neal’s funeral and presenting his family with an American flag he had flown over the United States Capitol. The entire Minnesota delegation co-sponsored the bill upon its introduction in July 2021. The bill passed the House on December 1st and the Senate on December 20th. BACKGROUND: Neal Kenneth Todd joined the Navy in 1940 and was assigned to the USS Oklahoma as a Navy Fireman First Class. While stationed at Pearl Harbor, the ship was attacked by the Japanese air force on December 7, 1941. Neal's brother, Wesley Todd, was also serving on the USS Oklahoma during the bombing. Wesley was fortunate to escape the sinking ship, but Neal's fate was unknown to the Todd family for months. Neal was later pronounced dead and awarded the Purple Heart. He is honored at the USS Oklahoma Memorial and Honolulu Memorial of the Courts of the Missing. The remains of Neal and other service members were recovered in the months following the attack but were not identified by the U.S. Department of Defense until a 2015 Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency project. On February 11, 2021, Neal's remains were successfully matched to his family. He was reunited with his brother, Orville Staffenhagen, and sister, Karyn Stiffler in Akeley, Minnesota, on July 1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/12/rep-fischbach-votes-no-on-democrat-spending-package | Rep. Fischbach Votes No on Democrat Spending Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617, the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package. Congresswoman Fischbach opposed the $1.7 trillion legislation. "This legislation will do nothing to ease inflation, combat the crisis at the southern border, or stop the fentanyl epidemic plaguing this country,” said Rep. Fischbach. "Furthermore, Democrats had an entire year to pass bipartisan legislation. Instead, they waited until the last minute and worked mostly behind closed doors, skipping standard processes. With this amount of spending, it is unacceptable to handle the process so irresponsibly." This appropriation bill provides government funding for Fiscal Year 2023. Michelle Fischbach is a wife, mom, grandma, attorney, and the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District. Get updates from Rep. Fischbach’s congressional office on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/12/fischbach-klobuchar-smith-legislation-to-rename-vergas-post-office-after-veteran-and-mail-carrier-jon-glawe-passes-senate | Fischbach, Klobuchar, Smith, Legislation to Rename Vergas Post Office After Veteran and Mail Carrier Jon Glawe Passes Senate | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Legislation to rename the Vergas Post Office in honor of veteran and longtime mail carrier Jon Glawe has passed the Senate. Glawe, who passed away in 2016, spent 36 years working as a mail carrier in the Vergas community. The legislation was first introduced by Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), who led its passage through the House in September. The bill now goes to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Jon Glawe had the chance to travel the world in the U.S. Army, but ultimately, his heart was in Vergas, MN where he returned to marry his high school sweetheart and become a staple in his community,” said Congresswoman Fischbach. “He ran a dairy farm, raised three children, and for 36 years he ran the postal route as his father had, often going above and beyond his duties, such as delivering necessities like medicine and food during snow storms. He loved his rural roots and his community loved him back. It was an honor to author this legislation and I am overjoyed to memorialize Jon in this way.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/12/legislation-to-rename-local-post-offices-in-honor-of-fallen-minnesota-guardsmen-passes-senate | Legislation to Rename Local Post Offices in Honor of Fallen Minnesota Guardsmen Passes Senate | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Legislation to honor fallen Minnesota National Guardsmen, authored by Representatives Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and Tom Emmer (MN-06) have now passed in the Senate after being introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN). The Avon Post Office is to be renamed in honor of Army National Guard Warrant Officer Candidate Kort M. Plantenberg; the Perham Post Office renamed in honor after Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Charles P. Nord; and the Winsted Post Office renamed in honor of Chief Warrant Officer James A. Rogers Jr. The bills now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law. These three Minnesota National Guardsmen were tragically killed on December 5, 2019 when their UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter experienced engine failure during their flight. “We can never honor our fallen the way they truly deserve, but every step we can take is a meaningful one. Charles Nord and James Rogers of Minnesota’s 7th District and Kort Plantenberg of the 6th District were deeply passionate about their service to this country and loved by their family and friends in their communities, who still gather together to share stories and memories” said Congresswoman Fischbach. “I am so pleased that with the passing of this legislation to rename the post offices in Perham, Winsted, and Avon we can take one small step to memorialize these three patriots the way they deserve.” “Kort, James and Charles gave their lives in service of Minnesotans. We are proud to honor their legacy by creating a living memorial in the communities they called home,” said Congressman Emmer. “Sergeant Plantenberg, Chief Warrant Officer Nord, and Chief Warrant Officer Rogers made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country,” said Senator Klobuchar. “By renaming the Avon, Perham, and Winsted Post Offices in their honor, we will pay tribute to their legacies and help Minnesotans keep their memories alive for generations to come. Thank you to Representatives Emmer and Fischbach for leading this effort in the Hous… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/12/rep-fischbach-on-dot-grant-for-moorhead-grade-separation-safety-mobility-and-livability-project | Rep. Fischbach on DOT Grant for Moorhead Grade Separation, Safety, Mobility, and Livability Project | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - The Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Moorhead, MN $26,309,600 in federal funding for the Trunk Highway 10/75 Grade Separation, Safety, Mobility, and Livability project. "These railroad crossings are congestion points for both rail and road traffic, causing delays and safety issues," said Rep. Fischbach (MN-07). "This project is going to substantially improve local, regional, and national transportation, and I look forward to seeing all the ways it will benefit the Moorhead community." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/our-budget-process-is-broken | Our budget process is broken | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | America’s skyrocketing national debt has put our country on an unsustainable path that threatens the financial well-being of future generations. At present, our national debt stands at $31.4 trillion, which equates to $248,582 liability per taxpayer. If American families are expected to live within their means, we should expect no less from the federal government. The first step is addressing our broken budget process, which has for too long relied on stopgaps and shortcuts instead of careful funding solutions. The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 laid out the congressional budget process, which encompasses all legislative activities on the budget resolution, appropriations and reconciliation bills, and all other budgetary legislation. Sadly, this process is rarely followed, and congressional leadership has often opted for a shortcut: the continuing resolution. A continuing resolution is meant to be a temporary spending bill that allows the federal government to continue operating at pre-existing funding levels. What was meant to be a fallback option has become a way of doing business. In fact, the federal government has operated under continuing resolutions in all but 3 of the last 46 years. Congress cannot continue to abdicate its responsibility. We have introduced legislation to address the broken budgeting process, the Government Shutdown Prevention Act. This bill, which has a companion in the Senate led by Senator Rand Paul, would avert a government shutdown in the event a spending agreement cannot be reached. However, this legislation does not allow legislators to continue to rely on continuing resolutions. Instead, the Government Shutdown Prevention Act will automatically reduce federal spending by 1% across the board, adding an additional percentage cut for every thirty days an agreement has not been reached. I have never been a big proponent of indiscriminate, across-the-board spending cuts as programs that operate efficiently are lumped in with spending on wasteful and duplicative accounts, however,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/12/house-of-representatives-honors-fallen-mn-national-guardsmen | House of Representatives Honors Fallen MN National Guardsmen | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the House passed legislation to remember the lives of three Minnesota National Guardsmen, Charles Nord, James Rogers, and Kort Miller, who were tragically killed on December 5, 2019, when their helicopter experienced engine failure. “These three men all had a true sense of service and patriotism,” said Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07). “They were passionate about supporting their fellow servicemembers and defending our country, including a deployment to Kuwait where they were part of the aerial medical evacuation team. Today, they are greatly missed by their families and communities, and every step we can take to honor their memory is a meaningful one. I am honored to have introduced this legislation and look forward to its passage in the Senate.” Congresswoman Fischbach’s remarks on the House Floor in support of the two post offices that honor the men from Minnesota's 7th District, Charles Nord of Perham and James Rogers of Winsted, can be found here. Congressman Tom Emmer sponsored the bill honoring Kort Plantenberg of Avon in the 6th District. Note: This press release has been edited to correct typing errors. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-bill-to-rename-avon-post-office-in-honor-of-minnesota-national-guardsman-kort-m-plantenberg-passes-house | Emmer Bill to Rename Avon Post Office in Honor of Minnesota National Guardsman Kort M. Plantenberg Passes House | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) applauded the passage of his legislation to rename the Avon Post Office in honor of Army National Guard Warrant Officer Candidate Kort M. Plantenberg. In 2019, Plantenberg lost his life alongside fellow Guardsmen Chief Warrant Officer 2 James A. Rogers Jr. and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles P. Nord when their helicopter experienced a mid-flight mechanical failure near St. Cloud. Emmer said, “Kort, James, and Charles gave their lives in service to Minnesotans, and we will never forget their sacrifice. We are proud that Kort’s hometown will have a permanent reminder of his service.” Plantenberg was born in St. Cloud in 1991 and raised in Avon. He was a graduate of Albany Area High School and the University of Minnesota–Duluth. Background: Emmer introduced legislation to rename the Avon Post Office in Plantenberg’s honor in December 2021, two years after the accident. The bill was co-sponsored by every member of the Minnesota delegation, including the late Representative Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Dean Phillips (MN-03), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08). Representative Fischbach’s legislation to honor Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rogers and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nord with Post Offices in her district recently passed on the House floor. You can watch Congressman Emmer speak on the House floor in support of the legislation here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-blasts-wto-decision-steel-tariffs | Stauber Blasts WTO Decision on Steel Tariffs | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement condemning the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ruling against American steel tariffs. “The Section 232 Tariffs are the last remaining bulwark against China and Russia ruining northern Minnesota’s economy by flooding our shores with cheap, dirty steel. The WTO is wrong, our steel supply chains are a strategic national security concern. Steel tariffs must remain in place. I will always fight for America’s iron and steel supply chain, which starts with our miners on the Iron Range and processing facilities in Minnesota’s Eighth District.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/majority-whip-elect-tom-emmer-announces-chief-deputy-whip | Majority Whip-Elect Tom Emmer Announces Chief Deputy Whip | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Majority Whip-elect Tom Emmer today announced Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) will serve as Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress. “No one is more tenacious and determined than Guy, and his experience as a US Navy veteran is a vital addition to our leadership team. His reputation and relationships within the Republican conference speak volumes about his abilities. Guy will play a crucial role in House Republicans’ fight to deliver on our commitments to the American people,” said Whip-elect Tom Emmer. “House Republicans have a tremendous opportunity to show voters we are capable of delivering on our promises and serving as a vital check on Joe Biden’s disastrous agenda,” added Reschenthaler. “I want to thank Whip Emmer for the opportunity to serve in this role, and I couldn’t be happier to get to work for the American people.” Background on Rep. Reschenthaler: Guy Reschenthaler represents Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District, located in southwestern Pennsylvania. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, House Committee on Rules, and was selected to the China Task Force by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy for the 117th Congress. Prior to Congress, Guy was elected Magisterial District Judge in 2013, won a seat in the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2015, and served his country in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps, volunteering for duty in Iraq. In Baghdad, Guy prosecuted nearly 100 terrorists, including some of Iraq’s most dangerous terrorists. He also successfully defended a Navy SEAL falsely accused by the Obama Administration of mishandling the Butcher of Fallujah. While in Congress, Guy has successfully had legislation signed into law supporting America’s police officers, sounded the alarm on EcoHealth Alliance’s possible role in unleashing the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, and was twice selected as the Elected Leadership Committee Representative for his 116th congressional class. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-inquiry-into-boston-fed-led-cbdc-effort | Emmer Leads Inquiry into Boston Fed-Led CBDC Effort | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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), the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led a letter with Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (NC-10) to Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, about “Project Hamilton,” an initiative to research the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). A central bank digital currency is a programmable digital currency issued from a federal reserve. If the CBDC is not crafted with the values of transparency in mind, the currency falls at risk to the financial privacy violations currently on display in China. It has come to Congress’s attention that some firms participating in Project Hamilton intend to use government resources from the project to design a CBDC with the intent to then sell those products to commercial banks. Emmer said, “Any U.S. CBDC must be open, permissionless, and private.” “The more we learn about the Boston Fed’s work on Project Hamilton, the more we have become concerned with the lack of transparency, especially as it relates to their partnership with the private sector. The unfair advantage that some private companies could enjoy from this partnership and the failure to ensure the principles of privacy, sovereignty, and free markets should be concerning to every American,” Emmer concluded. Specifically, the letter asks about Project Hamilton’s funding and engagement with the private sector as they seek to develop a CBDC. The letter also asks how the Fed plans to address concerns that many have regarding the dangers a CBDC could pose to financial privacy and financial freedom, which were the subject of over 65% of the letters in response to the Fed’s January 2022 report on CBDCs. Emmer and McHenry were joined on the letter by House Financial Services Committee members Ann Wagner (MO-02), Ted Budd (NC-13), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), French Hill (AR-02), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and Warren Davidson (OH-08). Background Project Hamilt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-legislation-renaming-akeley-post-office-honor-neal-todd-passes-house | Stauber Legislation Renaming Akeley Post Office in Honor of Neal Todd Passes House | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, legislation introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to rename the Akeley, Minnesota, Post Office after Neal Kenneth Todd passed the House of Representatives. Neal was an Akeley native who perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and his remains were recently identified and returned home to Akeley, where he was finally laid to rest next to his family. “We can never forget the sacrifices made by heroes like Neal Kenneth Todd,” said Congressman Stauber. “Americans like Neal are the reason that this nation is known as the land of the free and the home of the brave. I’m proud to lead this legislation that renames the Akeley Post Office in Neal’s honor and look forward to its passage to remind future generations of his service in defense of our freedoms.” Last year, Congressman Stauber had the honor of attending Neal’s funeral and presenting his family with an American flag he had flown over the United States Capitol. The entire Minnesota delegation co-sponsored the bill upon its introduction in July 2021. BACKGROUND: Neal Kenneth Todd joined the Navy in 1940 and was assigned to the USS Oklahoma as a Navy Fireman First Class. While stationed at Pearl Harbor, the ship was attacked by the Japanese air force on December 7, 1941. Neal's brother, Wesley Todd, was also serving on the USS Oklahoma during the bombing. Wesley was fortunate to escape the sinking ship, but Neal's fate was unknown to the Todd family for months. Neal was later pronounced dead and awarded the Purple Heart. He is honored at the USS Oklahoma Memorial and Honolulu Memorial of the Courts of the Missing. The remains of Neal and other service members were recovered in the months following the attack but were not identified by the U.S. Department of Defense until a 2015 Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency project. On February 11, 2021, Neal's remains were successfully matched to his family. He was reunited with his brother, Orville Staffenhagen, and sister, Karyn Stiffler in Akeley, Minnesota on July 10, 2021. Neal was buried with full… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-applauds-passage-of-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act | Emmer Applauds Passage of Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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) announced the passage of his Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act. Emmer said, “We must ensure our law enforcement officers have the resources they need when they are called upon to provide lifesaving assistance to those struggling with mental health and substance abuse crises. “I applaud the passage of this legislation, which will support safer, healthier communities,” Emmer concluded. The bill centers suicide prevention as a key goal, increasing access to case management services and providing resources for law enforcement. Background The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act will reauthorize for five years the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP), a program that allows states and localities to develop programming that connects those with mental illness and substance abuse issues to evidence-based and comprehensive treatment within the criminal justice system. The legislation provides for funding that may be used for the 9-8-8 Suicide Lifeline, which debuted in July. You can read more about Emmer’s work to support the Lifeline here. Congressman Emmer, along with Representatives Steve Chabot (OH-1), Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) introduced the bill in June 2022. Companion legislation from Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) passed the Senate in the same month. You can read the bill in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-elected-majority-whip | Emmer Elected Majority Whip | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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) released the below statement following his election as Majority Whip for the 118th Congress: It is an honor to be entrusted by my colleagues with the role of Majority Whip. Now the hard work begins. It’s time to unite our conference and deliver on our promises to the American people. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-our-work-for-veterans-is-never-complete | Emmer: “Our work for veterans is never complete” | 2022-11-10 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — This Veterans Day, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) re-emphasized his work to improve veterans’ access to quality care and adequate benefits. “We have an obligation to the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms. This means ensuring timely access to mental and primary health care services and financial benefits,” Emmer said. “Our work to ensure our veterans get the benefits and recognition they have earned is never complete, and we continue to demonstrate our commitment,” Emmer concluded. Emmer’s recent efforts include: Cosponsoring the Major Richard Star Act, which will expand retiree compensation for veterans who were forced to cut their military careers short due to combat-related injuries, allowing them to collect the monthly benefits that they were previously denied; Cosponsoring the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to complete a five-year review of all deaths of veterans who died by suicide, examining both the mental health concerns these veterans faced and the VA response to this crisis. Since coming to Congress, Congressman Emmer has also: Led the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, which will allow veteran families to recoup benefits lost to fraud; Introduced the Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement (SAVE) Act, which will examine the effectiveness of same-day primary and mental health care in the VA health system. Cosponsored the Patient Advocate Tracker Act, which will establish a tracking system for VA accountability. This bill was signed into law on September 16. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-top-house-republicans-press-sec-for-skirting-record-keeping-and-transparency-laws | Emmer, Top House Republicans Press SEC for Skirting Record-Keeping and Transparency Laws | 2022-11-02 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Oversight and Reform Committee Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) recently sent a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler denouncing the Biden Administration's inconsistency and hypocrisy of enforcing record-keeping laws, this time at the SEC. Recent reports suggest that SEC officials are using "off-channel" communications platforms, such as Signal, WhatsApp, Teams, and Zoom, for official business and without producing these records in response to open-record requests. Excerpts of the letter to Gensler: "Recent reports suggest the SEC, under your leadership, is likewise failing to comply with federal record-keeping statutes. In particular, evidence uncovered during Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation suggests the SEC is failing to identify and produce records of official business conducted on non-email or 'off-channel' platforms, such as Signal, WhatsApp, Teams, and Zoom—regardless of whether the communication took place on a personal or business device. As recounted by a FOIA litigator, the SEC is hiding its 'off-channel' communications with environmental activists, even though the communications qualify as federal records. "While the SEC is failing to comply with federal transparency and record-keeping laws, the SEC is aggressively enforcing record-keeping laws on private businesses. The SEC recently charged 16 firms more than $1.1 billion combined for allegedly failing to maintain and preserve electronic communications. In a press release announcing the penalties, you ironically emphasized the importance of transparency, stating: 'Finance, ultimately, depends on trust. By failing to honor their record-keeping and books-and-records obligations, the market participants we have charged today have failed to maintain that trust.' The SEC's Director of Enforcement simila… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-condemns-biden-administration-s-erosion-of-conservation-regulatory-standards | Emmer Condemns Biden Administration’s Erosion of Conservation Regulatory Standards | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Cliff Bentz (OR-02) led a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland expressing their concern with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) decision to eliminate a standard regulatory definition for critical habitats, indicating a shift to more partisan rulemaking. The letter was co-signed by House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), and Representative James Baird (IN-04). The recent FWS decision to rescind the regulatory definition of “habitat” reverts the apolitical, transparent designation process to a subjective case-by-case review. “A standardized regulatory approach creates certainty, optimizes efficiency, and minimizes political bias,” said Emmer. “We owe it to our farmers, ranchers, miners, and every other American who makes their living off the land to bring back these standards.” Representative Bentz said, “Since its passage in 1973, the Endangered species act has ballooned in scope and authority, and we now find ourselves with a behemoth of a law that hinders farming, ranching, home building, construction—just about every industry upon which this country relies. The Biden Administration chose to double down on the most heavy-handed interpretation of the law by rescinding the December 2020 definition of habitat. As a result, the agency has the ability to declare a critical habitat for a species just about anywhere. The Department of the Interior did just that in my district in 2012 when it designated a habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl that included 1.1 million acres that are not, and never have been, actual owl habitat. My colleagues and I are asking the Department of Interior to explain to the American people what legal and scientific basis, if any, guided the agency’s decision to rescind the habitat definition rule.” Ranking Member Westerman said, "The Biden administration’s repeal of the Trump administration’s ESA definition of habitat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-advocates-for-high-quality-diagnostic-care-for-medicare-beneficiaries | Emmer Advocates for High-Quality Diagnostic Care for Medicare Beneficiaries | 2022-10-24 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the delay of the appropriate use criteria (AUC) program implementation. The AUC program would streamline the diagnostic imaging process for Medicare patients by directing providers to use additional support mechanisms before ordering imaging tests, like CT, PET, and MRI scans. This would prevent patients from undergoing duplicative or unnecessary imaging procedures. “Imaging services can be an invaluable diagnostic tool for patients suffering from everything from a fractured bone to cancer,” said Emmer. “Without evidence-based guidance, providers are at risk of wasting precious time, money and resources on improper testing. The Biden Administration must stop dragging their feet and finally implement the AUC program,” Emmer concluded. Minnesota is a global leader in medical technology. The industry employs more than 26,500 workers and generates an additional 41,500 jobs in Minnesota alone. Background: The AUC program was authorized as part of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act, more than eight years ago. In July, CMS announced that they were no longer committed to their previous implementation deadline of January 1, 2023 or the year following the cessation of the current COVID public health emergency. A new timeline for implementation has yet to be announced. At least 10-15% of orders submitted for advanced imaging do not adhere to evidence-based guidance, costing Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Implementing the AUC program will improve the efficiency and efficacy of care available to Medicare patients. You can read the letter in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/fentanyl-is-devastating-communities-across-the-country | Fentanyl is devastating communities across the country | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | There is no faster-growing threat to the health and safety of young Americans than the rise of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, and it is both highly addictive and easily deadly. In 2021 for the first time, United States drug overdose deaths surpassed 100,000. According to the CDC, fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45. This is not an isolated crisis, fentanyl is impacting every community around the country and we can draw a straight line between the rise in deaths and the fentanyl coming across the southern border. Last month, law enforcement officers in Bloomington, Minnesota seized 108,000 fentanyl pills in what was described as likely “the largest fentanyl pill seizure in the Midwest.” This amount of fentanyl had the potential to kill one-fifth of our state’s population. While we are grateful that law enforcement officers were able to stop these drugs from hitting the streets, other communities are not so lucky. In Congress, we are working with law enforcement and medical professionals to protect Americans vulnerable to fentanyl poisoning. Earlier this year, I sent a letter with 116 of my colleagues urging the Biden Administration act to address the flood of fentanyl produced in China and being smuggled across our southern border. We are also working to curb the availability of legally prescribed opioids that are misused by 10.1 million Americans every year. By doing so, we can cut off a major pipeline to addiction—as many as one in four patients receiving long-term opioid therapy struggles with addiction. I led a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf urging him to strengthen the FDA’s proposed rules on opioid disposal. Safe opioid disposal saves lives by cutting off a key source of these dangerous drugs before they can end up in the wrong hands. We must work together to protect Americans from the threats of addiction and substance abuse. I will continue to pursue common-sense solutions… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-top-financial-services-energy-commerce-republicans-seek-answers-regarding-paypal-s-anti-free-speech-policy | Emmer, Top Financial Services, Energy & Commerce Republicans Seek Answers Regarding PayPal’s Anti-Free Speech Policy | 2022-10-18 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC— Today, House Financial Services Committee Ranking Republican Member of Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tom Emmer (MN-06), House Financial Services Committee Republican Leader Patrick McHenry (NC-10), House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and Representative Morgan Griffith (VA-09), sent a letter to PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman. The Republican Leaders are seeking answers regarding the recently published, and later removed, changes to PayPal’s Acceptable Use Policy that would stifle free speech. Congressman Emmer said, “The ability to transact without fear of retribution and political censorship is the foundation on which a free economy is built. We cannot afford to sacrifice these freedoms, and we must keep a close eye on any actions that erode them.” “The now-rescinded penalties outlined in PayPal’s Acceptable Use Policy were deeply concerning, and the American people deserve answers about how these decisions are made and whether their speech will be protected on this kind of platform,” Emmer concluded. Read the letter to PayPal here or below: “Dear Mr. Schulman: “Thank you for the briefing provided to Minority staff of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Financial Services (the Committees) on October 11, 2022. As a follow-up to the briefing, we write to request more information on the changes made to PayPal’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). On October 8, 2022, PayPal updated its AUP to prohibit users from transactions that ‘involve the sending, posting or publication of any messages, content, or materials’ that are objectionable as determined by ‘PayPal’s sole discretion.’ A fine of $2,500 would be imposed on objectionable violations, including transactions that promote misinformation, or depict or promote criminal activity. Later that day, a PayPal spokesperson stated that the updated user agreement ‘went out in error’ and ‘included incorrect information.’ A copy of the since removed AUP is attached. “As a leading… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-pushes-back-new-us-fish-and-wildlife-service-restrictions-state-led | Stauber Pushes Back on New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Restrictions on State-Led Conservation Plan | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) led a letter with GOP colleagues to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Martha Williams, urging the agency to stop restricting the Lakes States Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) for bat species that could devastate rural economies, and instead let our local experts manage our forests. "State and local officials, and not the Federal government, understand how to manage their wildlife populations," said Congressman Stauber. "New restrictions put forward by the USFWS are just another example of the Federal government stepping over local officials. The science is clear: the very bat species being targeted by these restrictions are not harmed by sustainable forest management, nor is there any connection to human involvement regarding their primary threat, a disease that healthy forest management has been proven to help mitigate. "The only result we will see from these misguided restrictions is devastation to rural economies and local family logging businesses. My colleagues and I urge USFWS, state and local leaders and industry to work together on the Lakes States HCP and avoid adding restrictions that could be economically and ecologically harmful." Joining Congressman Stauber on the letter are Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-04), Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01), Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04). Stakeholder organizations supporting the letter include the American Loggers Council, Federal Forest Resource Coalition, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Forest Resources Association, Minnesota Forest Industries, Minnesota Timber Producers Association, Minnesota Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers. In June, Congressman Stauber introduced the ESA Flexibility Act to grant landowners leeway and the USFWS flexibility when dealing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-effort-to-end-covid-border-restrictions-with-canada | Emmer Leads Effort to End COVID Border Restrictions with Canada | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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) joined Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and the other Republican members of the Minnesota delegation in a letter to President Biden urging an end to all COVID-related travel restrictions for Canadians visiting the United States. Emmer said, “Ongoing restrictions at our Canadian border are not supported by science or necessary for public health. They should have ended long ago.” “Every day these unnecessary restrictions stay in place, Minnesota suffers. We must return to sanity and reinstate unobstructed travel across our northern border,” Emmer concluded. "If the pandemic is 'over', as the president claims, there should be no reason for any pandemic-related travel restrictions," said Rep. Fischbach. "Continuing these illogical regulations, especially after all our neighbors have lifted theirs, is at minimum irritating for travelers, and, at worst, a threat to our already hurting economy. It is time to remove all restrictions on travelers entering the United States." Background: The Government of Canada ended all its COVID-related travel restrictions on October 1, 2022, but the United States has not reciprocated. Canada is Minnesota’s closest trading partner, with cross-border trade valued at $720 billion prior to the pandemic. Last year, Emmer led a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas requesting a plan for ending COVID procedures at the Canadian border. You can read Emmer’s most recent letter in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/10/rep-fischbach-leads-letter-to-potus-to-urge-end-of-all-covid-related-travel-restrictions | Rep. Fischbach leads letter to POTUS to urge end of all COVID-related travel restrictions | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Fischbach led a letter from the Minnesota Republican delegation to President Biden urging him to end all COVID-related travel restrictions, as the rest of North America has. "If the pandemic is 'over', as the president claims, there should be no reason for any pandemic-related travel restrictions," said Rep. Fischbach. "Continuing these illogical regulations, especially after all our neighbors have lifted theirs, is at minimum irritating for travelers, and, at worst, a threat to our already hurting economy. It is time to remove all restrictions on travelers entering the United States." “Ongoing restrictions at our Canadian border are not supported by science or necessary for public health. They should have ended long ago. Every day these unnecessary restrictions stay in place, Minnesota suffers. We must return to sanity and reinstate unobstructed travel across our northern border," said Congressman Emmer. “President Biden said it himself, the pandemic is over. Our northern border communities are suffering as these unnecessary pandemic era restrictions are preventing Northland businesses from recovering and families from being reunited,” said Rep. Stauber. “It is time for the United States to join the rest of the countries in North America and end these outdated policies.” "We are more than two and a half years since COVID was declared a pandemic, and the U.S. is still enforcing unnecessary testing requirements or requiring proof of vaccination at its international borders,” said Rep. Finstad. “These restrictions are not only burdensome to travelers, but have had a direct impact on commerce between the U.S. and our closest trade partner, Canada, by disrupting the supply chain and fueling inflation for American consumers. It is time for the U.S. to join our neighbors and do what should have been done long ago: fully normalize our borders and get back to regular business." Background: Last week, Canada lifted all COVID-related travel restrictions, leaving the U.S. as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/without-financial-privacy-there-is-no-privacy | Without Financial Privacy, There Is No Privacy | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | In today’s economy, much of our economic activity is online. Payments are increasingly being sent via online banking and with mobile payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal. While we may feel like these new tools are helping us make gains in the areas of convenience and speed, the existence of this online record has led some in government to push for increased control and monitoring of our financial transactions. This should scare every single American. Last year, House Democrats introduced legislation requiring financial institutions provide the IRS with information on accounts with more than $600 in transactions per year. Recognizing the privacy and compliance implications that come with such a ludicrous proposal, I led a letter with 142 of my colleagues objecting to this extreme invasion of Americans' financial privacy. As a result, the Biden Administration proposed raising the reporting requirement to $10,000 in transactions per year. The authors of this proposal refused to acknowledge that even this modified proposal would still impact nearly every single American. Fortunately, after leading a second letter with more than 200 Members of Congress joining in, the updated reporting thresholds were completely struck from the legislation. The Department of Treasury and some of my fellow legislators in Congress claim these provisions were aimed at “closing the tax gap.” We all know, however, that the IRS can barely protect and process the data it has under its control today. This new proposal was nothing more than yet another opportunity for the federal government to gain more insight into the financial transactions of every single American. Another proposal that is equally as concerning is the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department’s work to study the “benefits” of a federally controlled, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). These CBDCs are digital currencies issued and backed by a government entity like the Fed which are centralized, controlled, and transacted on a permissioned blockchain. As someone who be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/9/rep-fischbach-leads-ranking-members-delegation-in-demanding-answers-on-feeding-our-future-fraud | Rep. Fischbach leads Ranking Members, delegation in demanding answers on Feeding Our Future fraud | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Fischbach led the Minnesota Republican Delegation and Ranking Members Foxx, Thompson, and Comer in sending a letter to USDA requesting information regarding certain USDA meals programs and their administration in light of last week’s unsealing of charges of alleged fraud at Feeding Our Future. Last week, the Department of Justice unsealed charges alleging roughly $250 million in CACFP and SFSP funds were fraudulently claimed by Feeding Our Future and numerous individuals connected with the organization. In total, 49 suspects have been charged in connection with the alleged fraud and may grow as the investigation continues. “Last week’s revelations make disturbing allegations of the integrity of programs meant to feed the hungry.” Congresswoman Fischbach (R-MN) said, “It is critical that Congress conduct extensive oversight and ensure proper safeguards are in place to protect taxpayer funds from future fraud and abuse. Today’s letter is an important step in bringing to light any potential points of exploitation in USDA meals programs.” House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) said, “The Biden Administration must account for how it failed to protect taxpayer dollars intended to feed children during the pandemic from massive fraud. These fraudsters stole hundreds of millions from American taxpayers to fund their lavish lifestyles instead of providing meals for children in need. Americans deserve answers and accountability for this exploitation and gross mismanagement of taxpayer dollars.” “There is far too much fraud and mismanagement going on in our federal agencies. The taxpayers deserve better. Republicans must stand in the gap between these federal programs, intent on throwing millions of dollars down the drain, and the taxpayers struggling to pay their bills. When programs do not work as intended—there must be accountability. We cannot tolerate any more blame shirking from this administration, the buck stops here. We demand accountabil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-service-academy-information-night | Emmer Announces Service Academy Information Night | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 that his office will be hosting a Service Academy Night for individuals interested in applying for a nomination to one of our nation’s service academies. “Our service academies produce some of the best and brightest young men and women that serve in our armed forces, and I am honored to assist them with the nomination process,” said Emmer. “These young people make a lasting commitment to our country, and I am proud to play a small supporting role in their journey to become future leaders.” The meeting will give interested students 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 questions about the application and nomination process. Learn more about the military academy nomination process here. When: Tuesday, October 11th 6:00-7:00PM Central Where: 13020 Orono Pkwy NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Great River Regional Library For more information, call Emmer’s Otsego office at (763) 241-6848 or email Alejandra.Henriquez@mail.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/a-preventable-food-supply-crisis | A preventable food supply crisis | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The August inflation numbers painted a grim picture for Americans on a budget. Food prices alone were up 11.4% since last year, the largest year-over-year increase in prices since 1979. Prices went up 13.5%. This is more bad news for working Americans struggling to make ends meet. We know that every Minnesotan is feeling the pressure of these high prices. Eggs are up 39.6%, milk is up 25.6%, bread is up 16.2%, and food at workplaces and schools is up 23.7%. Sadly, this has led to Americans skipping meals and going hungry. Unfortunately, these price hikes could have been avoided. We can draw a straight line from the President and his party’s reckless spending, their failure to listen to the needs of our agriculture industry, and their failure to adequately address supply chain failures to the historic inflationary pressures we are experiencing today. Recognizing these failures, we outlined simple and immediate actions the Administration should take to alleviate the rise in fertilizer prices. We led an effort to bring down input costs for farmers and stabilize our supply chain, and we voted against every single one of President Biden and Speaker Pelosi’s multi-trillion-dollar, partisan, spending bills -the key driver of the inflation we are seeing. We didn’t stop at just a “No” vote, we have also introduced legislation that offers practical solutions to rein in out-of-control spending. The Responsible Budget Targets Act will set achievable, practical budget targets for the federal government to meet on an annual basis. By doing so, we can balance our budget in just fifteen years without causing major disruptions to government services. These commonsense solutions will have real positive impacts on Americans and their pocketbooks. We will continue to fight to lower costs for working Americans and ensure that no American goes hungry because of rising food costs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-klobuchar-lead-effort-to-improve-veteran-emergency-care | Emmer, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Improve Veteran Emergency Care | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led the entire Minnesota delegation in a bicameral, bipartisan letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging to improve veterans’ ability to receive emergency care. “No veteran should have to wonder how their medical bills will be paid. Our veterans have sacrificed so much for us, and it is unconscionable that they have been saddled with disparate medical costs to receive care when they need it most,” Emmer said. “We must correct this oversight and remove this barrier to care,” Emmer concluded. Specifically, the letter asks VA Secretary McDonough to revise their existing rules to treat all emergency transport reimbursements the same way, regardless of a veteran’s service-connected disability rating. “When we ask our young men and women to defend our nation, we make a promise to be there for them when they return home. And that obligation includes ensuring our veterans have affordable access to the medical care and benefits they deserve,” said Klobuchar. “That’s why Representative Emmer, our entire Congressional delegation and I are urging the VA to prevent veterans from being charged for emergency ambulance transportation costs.” “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation and they are the definition of American Exceptionalism,” said Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08). “It’s critical that they receive the benefits that they’ve earned and deserve, and that includes fair coverage for medical transportation. I’m proud to join the bipartisan group of my Minnesota colleagues to make sure our veterans are cared for at every step while receiving the care they need.” “Veterans in rural Minnesota do not always have the ability to go to VA medical facilities to receive urgent care treatment. Veterans who need emergency transportation to in-network, non-VA medical facilities should not be punished due to lack of access,” said Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07). “We must ensure that ve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-military-service-academy-day-students | Stauber Announces Military Service Academy Day for Students | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) invites students and their parents to attend the annual Military Service Academy Day on Thursday, September 29th at the Proctor High School Auditorium. This informational event is designed to familiarize students who reside within Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District with the application and nomination processes for applying to each of the U.S. service academies. "The service academy selection is extremely competitive, and Service Academy Days are the perfect chance for interested students to ask any questions about the application process and to learn more about the selection process," said Congressman Stauber. "If you are interested in pursuing a role to serve in the United States Armed Forces, I strongly recommend attending the event at Proctor High School to receive additional information from representatives of the United States Air Force, Military, Naval, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies." Event Details Who: Representatives from the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, Coast Guard, and Naval Academies What: Military Service Academy Day When: Thursday, September 29, 2022 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Proctor High School Auditorium 131 Ninth Avenue Door #5 Duluth, MN 55810 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-35-colleagues-on-resolution-honoring-america-s-sportsmen-and-women | Emmer Leads 35 Colleagues on Resolution Honoring America’s Sportsmen and Women | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 a resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Emmer is a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. “Hunting and fishing are a part of America’s heritage, one shared by generations of sportsmen and women,” Emmer said, “ “I am proud to lead this effort to honor the traditions of American hunters and anglers and recognize their contributions to conserving America’s great outdoors,” Emmer concluded. National Hunting and Fishing Day was established in 1972 by President Richard Nixon. An estimated 27 percent of Americans participate in sportfishing, hunting or target shooting, and in a yearlong study by the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, recreationists contributed $156,900,000,000 to the United States economy. “For 50 years, National Hunting and Fishing Day has celebrated our time-honored traditions of hunting and fishing. This day also highlights the unmatched success of landmark conservation programs like the Dingell-Johnson Act and the Pittman-Robertson Act, a program that has secured 85 years of equity for sportsmen and women as America's original conservationists," said Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) President and CEO Jeff Crane. "CSF extends our thanks to Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Member Rep. Emmer for leading this resolution and the bipartisan members of the CSC who joined him in supporting America's 55 million sportsmen and women." Dave Carlson, President of the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance said, “The Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance is so happy that the 50th Anniversary of the National Hunting and Fishing Day is being recognized by Congress. This is a day that hunters and anglers look forward to many months in advance and plan outings with family and friends to celebrate this day.” “85 years after our founding, Ducks Unlimited is proud to once again support and celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in its 50th year,” sai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-introduces-bill-streamline-mine-permitting-process-support-domestic | Stauber Introduces Bill to Streamline Mine Permitting Process, Support Domestic Critical Mineral Supply Chains | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Ranking Member of the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, introduced the Permitting for Mining Needs (PERMIT-MN) Act. This legislation creates certainty for the mining community, limits frivolous litigation, and requires agency coordination across the Federal government. "We are blessed with vast mineral wealth in northern Minnesota and across America," said Congressman Stauber. "Our current permitting process fails to deliver our domestic resources and is abused by keep-it-in-the-ground activists who oppose mining solely on ideological grounds. The PERMIT-MN Act empowers our mining community nationwide. There is no justification to allow decades of litigation and permitting to get a legitimate mining project started. Let's pass my commonsense legislation and get shovels in the ground while protecting our environment." Ranking Member Bruce Westerman of the House Natural Resources Committee, an original co-sponsor of the bill, added: "It's time to face facts: our daily lives are irrevocably linked to minerals. There is no way around it. From EV batteries to dental imaging systems to the very device on which you're reading this, minerals are woven into the fabric of our society. Given this reality, it's imperative we shore up our supply chains to ensure our global adversaries can't establish a chokehold on our economy. We also need to radically overhaul our domestic permitting process, opening up access to mines across the country and showing the world how to produce these minerals in sustainable ways. Congressman Stauber has been a tireless advocate on these issues, using his firsthand experience with the Twin Metals mine in his district to showcase the growing need for these minerals. This legislation will speed up permitting timelines, fix holes in our supply chain, and more, resulting in an American economy that is stronger and safer than ever. I'm proud to join Congressman Stauber in this effort." The Permitting for Mining Needs Act is supported by the Nation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-joins-minnesota-republicans-to-demand-biden-administration-address-impacts-of-30x30-plan | Emmer Joins Minnesota Republicans to Demand Biden Administration Address Impacts of 30x30 Plan | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), in a letter to the Biden Administration demanding clear answers on the impacts of their 30x30 land grab on Minnesota. “After over a year since the introduction of this federal land grab, it is unacceptable that the Biden Administration refuses to answer our concerns about the 30 x 30 initiative and provide clarity to the responsible stewards of our land – the thousands of Minnesotans who work in farming, agriculture, ranching, mining, and recreation,” said Congressman Emmer. “We must allow Americans to care for their own lands, not jeopardize their way of life.” “I am concerned with the Biden Administration’s 30x30 land grab plan, which threatens our way of life throughout all of the State of Minnesota,” said Congressman Stauber. “My constituents live, work, and play in the outdoors, and I’m concerned by this blanket policy initiated by D.C. bureaucrats without engagement from state and local officials. Our farmers, miners and loggers deserve to know how their livelihoods will be impacted, as do our recreators who enjoy exploring our great outdoors on their ATVs, motorboats and snowmobiles. We’ve asked once before and we’re asking again. I look forward to hearing clear answers from the Biden Administration soon.” “It has been over a year since we asked the Biden Administration their intentions with their 30x30 plan, and we have yet to receive a response,” said Congresswoman Fischbach. “We still do not know where this land will come from or how it will impact existing operations like the hundreds of farms across Minnesota’s 7th district. I urge the Administration to respond to our inquiries in a timely manner.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-supported-bill-to-bring-child-sex-abusers-to-justice-passes-house | Emmer-Supported Bill to Bring Child Sex Abusers to Justice Passes House | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— This week, the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act passed the House of Representatives with the support of Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06). One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old. Additionally, 34% of people who sexually abuse a child are family members, often complicating the reporting and justice process. Emmer said, “When the most vulnerable among us are victimized, they are too often forced to suffer in silence.” “I am proud to join this effort to empower survivors and finally bring the perpetrators of these horrific crimes to justice,” Emmer concluded. Background Federal civil law currently sets a statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases of either ten years after the discovery of abuse or until a victim turns 28 years old. The Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act will remove this statute of limitations, allowing young victims of sexual abuse or exploitation to recover damages left unclaimed due to fear or shame. Emmer has been a longtime advocate for victims of sexual assault and abuse. In March of this year, Emmer’s Abby Honold Act was signed into law. This bill provides federal funding for law enforcement to receive training in evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You can read more about the Abby Honold Act here. Text of the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-leads-minnesota-republicans-demanding-biden-admin-address-impacts-30x30 | Stauber Leads Minnesota Republicans on Demanding Biden Admin Address Impacts of 30x30 Plan | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), along with Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), sent a letter to the Biden Administration demanding clear answers on the impacts of their 30x30 land grab on Minnesota. "I am concerned with the Biden Administration's 30x30 land grab plan, which threatens our way of life throughout all of the State of Minnesota," said Congressman Stauber. "My constituents live, work, and play in the outdoors, and I'm concerned by this blanket policy initiated by D.C. bureaucrats without engagement from state and local officials. Our farmers, miners and loggers deserve to know how their livelihoods will be impacted, as do our recreators who enjoy exploring our great outdoors on their ATVs, motorboats and snowmobiles. We've asked once before and we're asking again. I look forward to hearing clear answers from the Biden Administration soon." "After over a year since the introduction of this federal land grab, it is unacceptable that the Biden Administration refuses to answer our concerns about the 30 x 30 initiative and provide clarity to the responsible stewards of our land – the thousands of Minnesotans who work in farming, agriculture, ranching, mining, and recreation," said Congressman Emmer. "We must allow Americans to care for their own lands, not jeopardize their way of life." "It has been over a year since we asked the Biden Administration their intentions with their 30x30 plan, and we have yet to receive a response," said Congresswoman Fischbach. "We still do not know where this land will come from or how it will impact existing operations like the hundreds of farms across Minnesota's 7th district. I urge the Administration to respond to our inquiries in a timely manner." "The Biden administration needs to give clear answers on the impacts of the 30x30 program, a so-called conservation plan which will undoubtedly affect thousands of farmers and private landowners in southern Minnesota," said Congressman Finstad. "Far… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/9/the-house-passes-fischbach-bill-to-rename-vergas-mn-post-office-in-honor-of-jon-glawe | The House passes Fischbach bill to rename Vergas, MN post office in honor of Jon Glawe | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 5952, a bill that honors the life of Jon Glawe, a Vergas, Minnesota mail carrier of 36 years who left a remarkable impact on his community. You can watch my full remarks and hear more of Mr. Glawe's story here. Jon passed away in 2016 and left behind a loving family and many friends. His son-in-law, Eric, and grandchildren, EJ, Spencer, and Thatcher, were able to watch the vote from the gallery. It was wonderful to have family present for such a momentous occasion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-emmer-applauds-decreased-regulatory-burden-for-broadcasters | ICYMI: Emmer Applauds Decreased Regulatory Burden for Broadcasters | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced their commitment to substantially lower regulatory fees on broadcasters than previously proposed in its Fiscal Year 2022 Regulatory Fees Report and Order. The adjusted rates were announced less than a month after Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), co-founder and Chair of the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus, led a bipartisan effort to encourage the FCC to revisit its proposed FY22 fee increase. The fee reduction will help ensure Americans can always access trusted local news sources. Emmer said, “Our broadcasters remain a free, trusted source of local news, emergency information, and community services for millions of Americans. The FCC must support this essential resource to our communities, not jeopardize it with burdensome regulatory fees.” “We are grateful to the FCC for heeding our concerns and scaling back the rate increases, which would have proven devastating for our broadcasters,” Emmer concluded. Specifically, the 2022 Regulatory Fees Report and Order reduced the fees on broadcasters from a proposed 13% to 7-8% on average. You can read the FCC’s report in full here. Background: Emmer has long been a champion of local broadcasters. For the 2022 Fiscal Year, the FCC planned a rate increase of 13% for broadcasters, dwarfing the proposed rate increases for other FCC-regulated entities, some of which saw their rates decrease. The planned rate increase amounted to nearly the entire $7.95 million expansion of the FCC’s budget. Unlike most other industries under the FCC’s purview, broadcasters are required to provide free services to the public and are not permitted to pass on increased costs to consumers. In August, Emmer led a bipartisan letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urging the agency not to go through with the proposed rate increases on broadcasters. You can read the text of that letter in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-financial-services-committee-republicans-urge-finra-to-reject-proposals-that-limit-choice-for-everyday-investors | Emmer, Financial Services Committee Republicans Urge FINRA to Reject Proposals that Limit Choice for Everyday Investors | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.-- This week, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) joined all the Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee’s Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee—led by Republican Leaders Patrick McHenry (NC-10) and Bill Huizenga (MI-02)—in a letter to Robert Cook, President and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Emmer said, "Everyday investors fuel innovation and serve an essential role in our economy. They deserve access to the full breadth of financial products our market has to offer, instead of being cut at the knees by the current nonsensical 'accredited investor' rules. We are proud to stand with retail investors against gatekeeping opportunities" Subcommittee Republicans are urging FINRA against considering proposals that would limit everyday investors’ access to financial products widely available to other investors under the guise of “investor protection.” Read the full letter to FINRA here. Read key excerpts from the letter to FINRA below: “Dear Mr. Cook: "We write to express our concerns with the recent Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (‘FINRA’) Regulatory Notice 22-08, which solicits public comment on a number of questions and policy considerations regarding retail investors’ access to “complex products” and options (the ‘Reg Notice’). As you know, the Reg Notice raises potential regulatory changes that, if implemented, would raise costs and limit retail investors’ access to financial products and investment strategies that are widely available to other investors. A number of these changes could prohibit retail investors from trading in certain products, including options on registered securities. “In particular, we are concerned that FINRA is acting as a ‘merit’ regulator by considering prohibiting or unduly restricting the sale of registered securities to specific investors, even when these investors have access to full and fair disclosure. Both FINRA and the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’) have long avoid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/protecting-and-strengthening-our-nation-s-workforce | Protecting and Strengthening our Nation’s Workforce | 2022-09-07 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | America’s workers have always been one of our greatest strengths. However, the last few years have presented new challenges to the growth and long-term strength of our labor force. From pandemic lockdowns and the ensuing business closures, our workers have shown true resiliency through these difficult times. If you visit almost any small business in America today, you are likely to see a “Help Wanted” sign. In fact, a recent survey from the National Federation of Independent Business found that about half of small-business owners can’t fill open jobs, almost a record high in the survey’s fifty-year history. The American labor force participation rate still lags behind pre-pandemic levels. While labor force participation struggles to recover, our Agriculture workforce is rapidly aging, and not enough young people are stepping in to take their place. This should be alarming for all of us; a country that cannot feed itself cannot survive. To help remedy this situation, we introduced the bipartisan, bicameral ASPIRE Act. The ASPIRE Act will establish a work-based agriculture training program within the USDA’s existing Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to fund participation in apprenticeship and internship programs with local agribusinesses. Investing in our agriculture, manufacturing, and building trade workforce means looking beyond a traditional four-year degree and focusing on apprenticeships and on-the-job training. We introduced the bipartisan Investing in American Workers Act which will encourage employers to provide on-the-job educational and technical training to their employees. This important legislation will strengthen America’s workforce and help to bridge the skills gap that many employers face. The American workforce is the strongest and most resilient in the world. However, for our nation to remain competitive, we must invest in the next generation of workers to ensure they have the training and skills necessary to push America forward. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-mchenry-torres-continue-work-to-secure-mortgage-assistance-for-mental-health-facilities | Emmer, McHenry, Torres Continue Work to Secure Mortgage Assistance for Mental Health Facilities | 2022-09-06 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro requesting a study of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) mortgage assistance to acute care hospitals. Presently, facilities that focus on mental health care are the only type of acute care hospitals unable to receive federal mortgage assistance. Emmer was joined in this bipartisan effort by his Financial Services Committee colleagues Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (NC-10) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15). Emmer said, “Mental health care is health care. Our current housing policies are outdated and have created a chronic shortage of psychiatric beds that too often abandons patients to the streets or traps them in a cycle of incarceration.” “We already have the tools to bring care to patients in need. The time has come to remove arbitrary barriers to care,” Emmer concluded. Representative Torres said, "Mental health services in our country are fundamentally flawed. It is time for HUD to take stock of systems that place unnecessary barriers on our most vulnerable citizens from receiving critical treatment. We must take psychiatric care just as serious as health care, and begin to help those most in need" Specifically, the letter asks GAO to study the impact of allowing inpatient psychiatric hospitals to apply for mortgage assistance. Currently, these types of facilities are prohibited from doing so. In June 2022, Congressmen Emmer and Torres introduced the Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act to increase the number of psychiatric beds available to patients by eliminating Section 242 of the National Housing Act, the provision prohibiting inpatient psychiatric hospitals from applying for mortgage assistance. You can read more about the bill here. Background: Inpatient psychiatric beds play an important role in the administration of mental health care. Unfortunately, voluntarily accessing inpatient beds can be a challenge. A 2021 study published by the National Institutes of Health… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/parents-have-a-right-to-know | Parents Have a Right to Know | 2022-08-30 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Ensuring our students receive a quality education is fundamental to the future success of our communities and our nation. When students were forced into remote learning during the COVID pandemic, parents gained newfound insights into the curricula their children were learning in school. Many were concerned by what they learned. Right here in the Sixth District, parents were dismayed to find that their elementary school-aged children were being forced to participate in “equity audits” and were required to answer questions about their gender identity. These types of surveys and topics were not unique to Minnesota, as parents across the country attended school board meetings inquiring as to why these types of politically-charged topics were being taught to their young children. They were ignored, gaslit, and accosted for asking questions or even reaching out in the first place. What’s more, the Department of Justice even labeled some of them as domestic terrorists. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland began directing the FBI to investigate parents who pushed back against these school boards. Americans should never fear political persecution from elected officials and federal law enforcement because they are concerned about what is happening in their child’s classroom. Parents have a right to know - and to have a say in - what their children are being taught in school. I firmly believe that the control over our student’s education should always remain at the State and Local level, however I was proud to cosponsor the Parents Bill of Rights Act which directs local educational agencies to publicly post curriculum for each elementary and secondary school grade level. This important legislation will ensure parents have a clear understanding of what their students are being taught as students begin returning to classrooms for the new school year. Our communities must come together to support our students, our future as a nation depends on it. We need to do everything we can to encourage more parental involvement in e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/american-critical-minerals-are-essential-to-our-economy | American Critical Minerals are Essential to Our Economy | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Minnesota is home to one of the largest untapped critical mineral reserves in the world. These minerals are used in the production of airplanes, cell phones, and other items indispensable to the American economy and our national security. As the need for these critical minerals grows, we have a very simple choice: we can either mine these minerals safely and responsibly here in the United States, or remain reliant on countries like China and Russia. As the United States continues to move further into the digital economy, these critical minerals will become even more important. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the dangers of relying solely on foreign nations for key components of the American economy, and we are still seeing the impacts in our supply chains. It doesn’t have to be this way. Mining in the Iron Ranges has provided a livelihood to generations of Minnesotans and offered a domestic source of resources that have been key to securing America’s stature on the global stage. Earlier this year, the Biden Administration made the disappointing decision to revoke previously held federal leases to mine in Minnesota’s Iron Range. This short-sighted decision was yet another attack from an administration committed to killing American independence on key resources. Recently, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on the deeply misguided Boundary Water Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. This legislation would permanently prevent any mineral leasing or exploration on over 200,000 acres of federal land in the Rainy River Watershed. This area of northern Minnesota is home to the Duluth Complex, one of the largest untapped mineral reserves in the world. In advance of this hearing, I led a letter with my colleagues Pete Stauber and Michelle Fischbach to the Chairman of the subcommittee opposing this ill-conceived legislation. For more than a century, Minnesotans have been mining the Iron Range. They provided materials that built our skyscrapers, won ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-2022-congressional-app-challenge | Emmer Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge | 2022-08-22 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 that his office would begin accepting applications for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. Emmer said, “Literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been more important. These skills will be essential to our young people as they continue their education and begin careers, regardless of discipline.” “Every year, I look forward to seeing the innovative apps developed by students across the Sixth District. Whether coding is a passion or a brand-new interest, I encourage them to take advantage of this wonderful program,” Emmer concluded. The Challenge is open to all middle and high school students across the Sixth District. The winner from the district will be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol. Background: Officially launched by the House of Representatives in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete against their peers by creating an app for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, or other devices. Any programming language, including Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or “block code” will be accepted. Students entering the competition must submit their app by November 1, 2022. You can read more about the Challenge here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-emmer-cosponsors-resolution-to-recognize-american-oil-and-natural-gas | ICYMI: Emmer Cosponsors Resolution to Recognize American Oil and Natural Gas | 2022-08-18 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) announced his support for a resolution led by Representative Fred Keller (PA-12) reaffirming support for American oil and natural gas production. Emmer said, “Domestic energy is essential to America’s national security and economic prosperity. Our domestic oil and natural gas reserves are important components of an all-of-the-above energy portfolio that will reduce costs for consumers, improve the reliability of our energy supply, and make our country energy independent once again.” Background: Minnesotans use approximately 450 billion cubic feet of natural gas annually, heating two out of every three homes in the state. Minnesota also serves as an important corridor for the transportation of natural gas from western states and Canada to reach customers in the eastern United States. The Biden Administration has been a roadblock to domestic energy production since the President’s first day in office, halting the production of the Keystone XL pipeline, blocking oil and gas leasing, and placing burdensome regulations on the industry. The resolution recognizes the importance of oil and natural gas as key components of a domestic production-driven all-of-the-above energy strategy. You can read the resolution in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-recognizes-congressional-startup-day | Emmer Recognizes Congressional Startup Day | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 his participation as Co-Chair of Congressional Startup Day, which provides an opportunity to connect startup entrepreneurs with policymakers. In 2021, there were 32.5 million startups and small businesses in the United States, making up over 99% of U.S. businesses. These firms employed more than 61.2 million Americans, with three million of those jobs coming from startups under a year old. “Startups are an engine of innovation and opportunity, and their success has made America a global technology leader," said Emmer. “I am proud to serve as a Co-Chair of Congressional Startup Day and give a voice in Congress to the startup ecosystem.” Emmer has been a longtime advocate for startups. In November, he re-introduced the Main Street Growth Act, which would allow for the creation of specialized securities exchanges to improve access to capital for emerging growth companies. You can read more about the Main Street Growth Act here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-effort-to-research-childhood-disease-passes-house | ICYMI: Effort to Research Childhood Disease Passes House | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) announced the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, which he cosponsored, has passed the House. The bill is named for Gabriella Miller, who tragically passed away in 2013 at the age of ten with an inoperable brain tumor. “As a father, the pain of losing a child is unimaginable. As someone who has lost a loved one to cancer, the need for further investment to find a cure remains a personal mission,” Emmer said. Emmer continued, “Thanks to advances in research, children suffering from cancer and other diseases have better outcomes than ever before. We must invest in this important research, and I was proud to be part of the effort to secure this necessary funding.” Background: In 2014, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act was signed into law, establishing a pediatric research initiative through the National Institutes of Health. Since 2015, the Program has studied 44 childhood cancers and birth defects for genome sequencing, representing 28,000 patients and 48,000 genomes. The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 would direct certain penalties assessed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to aid in the race to cure childhood cancer and other diseases. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-condemns-burdensome-fees-on-broadcasters | Emmer Condemns Burdensome Fees on Broadcasters | 2022-08-15 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) led a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel regarding the significant regulatory fee increase on broadcasters for Fiscal Year 2022. Emmer is the co-founder and Chair of the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus. Emmer said, “Our broadcasters provide an essential and free service to the public. This unjustified fee increase is appalling and out-of-step with regulatory costs for any other industry under the FCC’s jurisdiction.” “These fee hikes will sadly erode already-strained station budgets, and the American people will be forced to pay the price with decreased access to trusted local news and information services. The FCC must not force our broadcasters to shoulder burdensome costs to subsidize some of the largest and most powerful companies in the world,” Emmer concluded. Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters said, “The FCC’s regulatory fee proposal would impose a dramatic and unjustified fee increase on local broadcasters. These additional and excessive costs would hamper radio and television stations’ unique service to communities across the country. NAB thanks Rep. Emmer and his colleagues for their bipartisan leadership in working to right-size the FCC’s fees so that broadcasters are not paying more than our share at the expense of the unparalleled free and local service we provide.” Emmer’s letter asked for the FCC’s reasoning behind their specific fee increases on radio and television broadcasters. Background: For the 2022 fiscal year, the FCC plans to increase fees on broadcasters by 13%, roughly $7.3 million. The planned rate increase on broadcasters amounts to nearly the entire $7.95 million expansion of the FCC’s budget. Unlike most other industries under the FCC’s purview, broadcasters are required to provide free services to the public and are not permitted to pass on increased costs. You can read the text of the letter in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-inflation-reduction-act | Emmer Statement on Inflation Reduction Act | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, in response to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement: Today, House Democrats passed another partisan, multi-billion-dollar bill which will raise taxes and do nothing to address the skyrocketing inflation plaguing households throughout Minnesota and around the country. Even worse, the bill abandons a balanced, all-of-the-above energy policy and hangs an ominous specter of audit over every American family and business with the hiring of some 87,000 new IRS agents. Not a single Republican supported this legislation, and for good reason: this is not the path forward hardworking Americans are searching for as they confront punishing prices at the gas pump and the grocery store. We must correct course and empower the American people to create their own prosperity. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-supports-sportsmen-s-priorities | Emmer Supports Sportsmen’s Priorities | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) reaffirmed his ongoing support for sportsmen and women. Emmer said, “Minnesota’s outdoor tradition is integral to our state’s history. As a lifelong sportsman, ensuring that our wildlife is conserved and Second Amendment rights are defended is of the highest importance. “I am proud to protect this important part of our state’s heritage,” Emmer concluded. Minnesota ranks sixth nationally in total number of sportsmen, and the state’s hunters and anglers contribute more than $3 billion per year, supporting more than 47,900 jobs. So far this Congress, Emmer has advanced sportsmen’s priorities by: Cosponsoring the RETURN Our Constitutional Rights Act to repeal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, as well as bows and arrows; Cosponsoring a resolution to maintain the protections established in the 2020 Navigable Waters Protections Rule and reverse the overly burdensome Waters of the United States regulations implemented by the Biden Administration; Sending a letter in support of returning management of gray wolves back to the states. Emmer is a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/8/rep-fischbach-stands-against-reckless-government-spending | Rep. Fischbach Stands Against Reckless Government Spending | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed the latest tax-and-spend legislation from the Democrats, the "Inflation Enhancement Act". This bill includes a plan to send 87,000 new IRS agents to shake loose change from Americans to pay for their spending spree, which sling-shot this country into the record inflation we are facing today. "This bill is not designed to help the country recover. It is designed to send an IRS army after low- and middle-income Americans so Democrats can pay for their Green New Deal ambitions," said Rep. Fischbach. “With this new staff, the IRS will be bigger than the Pentagon, State Department, FBI, and Border Control. This new IRS army will increase audits on individuals by more than 1.2 million, nearly half of which will be on Americans making $75,000 or less per year. The bill also includes billions towards things like ‘climate justice’ and electric garbage trucks. With families everywhere struggling to make ends meet in Biden’s America, it’s unconscionable that this is where they choose to focus their efforts.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-passing-senator-david-tomassoni | Stauber Statement on the Passing of Senator David Tomassoni | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement on the news of State Senator David Tomassoni's passing. "Jodi and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Senator David Tomassoni. There was no better champion for Minnesota and the Iron Range than David. I am praying for the entire Tomassoni family at this time. His tireless work and dynamic personality will be greatly missed in the Northland." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-voting-against-democrats-reckless-tax-and-spend-bill | Stauber Statement on Voting Against Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spend Bill | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement on his vote against Democrats' latest out of control spending package. "Don't believe the Democrats' naming gimmick, the misnamed ‘Inflation Reduction Act' is actually a tax hike on Americans. President Biden and Speaker Pelosi's out of control spending sprees have resulted in 41-year high inflation, and Americans are struggling to put food on the table, fill up their gas tanks and pay for other necessary goods. Democrats are on an economically catastrophic spending spree. This is yet another large spending package that increases taxes on Americans making less than $400,000 a year, raises gas prices even higher and hires 87,000 IRS bureaucrats to harass hardworking Americans. This terrible bill is nothing short of reckless at a time when inflation is at a 41-year high and our economy has entered a recession. Additionally, under this irresponsible legislation, industrial activities like manufacturing, construction, mining and more will face the highest effective tax rates of any sector, depressing wages and deterring American jobs and American resource development, which is unacceptable. For these very reasons, and more, I voted no." Some of the egregious provisions included, among many, in the misnamed "Inflation Reduction Act" are the following: $80 billion in funding to hire 87,000 new agents to harass and intimidate American families, farmers, and small businesses. $3 billion for climate activists to protest and force Green New Deal policies on the American people. $12 billion to attack clean American energy production, which will further punish American families at the gas pump. $6.5 billion tax on clean natural gas production which will kill jobs and continue to raise energy costs on American families while prices are already skyrocketing. Redirect Medicare funds to insurance companies and Green New Deal priorities. Innovation-killing price controls on new life-saving drugs and treatments, putting up to 342 new cures at risk of not com… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/making-mental-health-care-more-accessible | Making Mental Health Care More Accessible | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | One in five Minnesotans battle mental illness each year, and for too long the need for care has greatly outpaced its availability. Mental health care is a lifesaving necessity, not a luxury. In Congress, we have led the effort to make mental health care services accessible to all. Last month, the House passed the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act. I spoke on the House Floor in support of this bill, which contains provisions from two of my mental health initiatives. These include a part of the Due Process Continuity of Care Act allowing juvenile detainees to continue receiving existing Medicaid-funded mental health care while awaiting trial. This legislation also includes a version of the Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act, which creates an office within the Department of Health and Human Services to streamline behavioral health crisis intervention. The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act now awaits action in the Senate, where hopefully this bipartisan bill can chart a course to the President’s desk. While this bill helps bridge the gap in mental health services, our work is not done. Recently, we introduced the bipartisan Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act. This legislation will reauthorize the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP), an important program that allows states and localities to develop programming that connects those with mental illness and substance abuse issues with evidence-based, comprehensive treatment within the criminal justice system. We are also leading the charge to improve access to mental health care facilities. The Securing Facilities for Mental Health Act will eliminate provisions of the National Housing Act that prohibit inpatient psychiatric hospitals from applying for mortgage assistance. Currently, inpatient psychiatric hospitals are the only type of hospitals restricted from accessing mortgage assistance programs. This provision has prevented the construction of new mental health facil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-hosts-second-session-of-young-women-s-leadership-program | Emmer Hosts Second Session of Young Women’s Leadership Program | 2022-08-08 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Last week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted the second session of his Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP). Since 2016, Emmer has held the YWLP, which connects high-school-aged girls with women leaders in a variety of professions from across Minnesota. This week’s session was focused on the field of mental health and featured remarks from Sue Abderholden, Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota, Dr. Lois Schlutter, owner of Schlutter & Associates LLC, Northern Integrated Health, Inc, and Professional Counseling Centers, Sara Johnstone, M.A., Ph.D., and Julia Messenger, School Social Worker in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Emmer said, “The field of mental health care has never been more important, and there are an array of rewarding jobs available to young people who might be interested in pursuing a career in mental health.” “We were proud to connect this impressive class of young people with potential mentors in the field and are pleased to have facilitated another successful session of this wonderful program. As always, we are grateful to our guests and participants for making this program possible,” Emmer concluded. Topics of discussion included the continuing education required for a career in the field of mental health, work-life balance, and which parts of the field are still lagging in women’s representation. You can read more about the Young Women’s Leadership Program here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-financial-services-republicans-condemn-politicized-fdic-enforcement | Emmer, Financial Services Republicans Condemn Politicized FDIC Enforcement | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led his Republican colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee on a letter to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Acting Chairman Martin Gruenberg condemning the agency’s politicized and retaliatory examinational appeals process. Emmer said, “The FDIC knew that their choice to revert to a partisan appeals process would be met with concern from legislators and stakeholders alike. Nevertheless, they chose to abandon an independent, apolitical body without even asking for public comment.” “The American people deserve answers on how and why this previously nonpartisan body was abandoned, and how the FDIC made their decision to return to cronyism.” Congressman Emmer serves as lead Republican on the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee. Emmer was joined on the letter by Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-09), Warren Davidson (OH-08), William Timmons (SC-04), Ted Budd (NC-13), Andy Barr (KY-06), Bill Posey (FL-08), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Roger Williams (TX-25), French Hill (AR-02), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), John Rose (TN-06), Lance Gooden (TX-04), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09), Van Taylor (TX-03), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), Frank Lucas (OK-03), and Ralph Norman (SC-05). Background: To ensure regulatory compliance, the FDIC conducts examinations of the financial institutions under its supervision. In 1994, Congress required the FDIC to establish an independent process to protect financial institutions from bias and retaliation by FDIC staff if the financial institution seeks to revisit an FDIC examination. Instead, the FDIC set up the Supervision Appeals Review Committee (SARC) and staffed it with political insiders. The SARC was underutilized by supervised entities for fear of retaliation from the FDIC examiners down the line. Under the leadership of former FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams, the FDIC disbanded the politicized SARC a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/8/fischbach-statement-on-the-passing-of-rep-walorski | Fischbach Statement on the Passing of Rep. Walorski | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Willmar, MN – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and two members of her staff, Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson: “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Jackie, Zachery, and Emma. As my freshman mentor, Jackie welcomed me to Congress with open arms and an infectious desire to serve the American people. She will be greatly missed by the constituents she worked so hard for, as well as the colleagues who respected her tremendously. My prayers are with Jackie’s husband, Dean, their entire family, and the families of Zachery and Emma.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/7/rep-fischbach-defends-2nd-amendment-rights | Rep. Fischbach Defends 2nd Amendment Rights | 2022-07-30 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.- Last week, the House passed legislation to ban assault weapons. This legislation would end the sale of some of the most popular rifles sold today, impacting many aspects of American life. Congresswoman Fischbach (MN-07) spoke in defense of these rights during the Floor debate on Friday. An excerpt from the Congresswoman's remarks: "Democrats are no longer disguising their radical agenda to ban guns and do away with the Constitution's Second Amendment. My colleagues from the other side have said that they will do everything they can to ban guns in this country, even to the point of packing the Supreme Court to make it happen. Everyone who thinks this bill is not a step in that direction is kidding themselves." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-bill-to-rein-in-wasteful-government-spending | Emmer Leads Bill to Rein in Wasteful Government Spending | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Today, Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the introduction of the Sunset Act, a bill designed to rein in unaccountable government bureaucracy by requiring that each major rule receive Congressional approval or be terminated every ten years. Emmer said, “The current federal rulemaking process allows agencies to overreach their authority and dictate policy without Congressional approval. A bloated bureaucracy and thousands of costly, potentially outdated major rules have been the result.” “Congress is the government’s only legislator, and our Sunset Act will bring power back to the American people and their democratically elected officials” Emmer concluded. Adam Brandon, FreedomWorks President said, "For too long, Congress has abdicated its constitutional role as lawmaker to unaccountable and unelected bureaucrats in the executive branch. Congressman Emmer’s Sunset Act represents an important first step that Congress should take to recover its power. Unfortunately, administrations of both parties have promulgated major rules that have had substantial negative effects on the economy. Under the Sunset Act, if such a rule has been in effect for 10 years, Congress would need to approve it for it to remain law. Based on media reports of what the Biden Administration plans to do in the coming months, few pieces of legislation are as timely." “Under the Biden administration, the administrative state has garnered far too much power. Holding federal agencies accountable to Congress will ensure that the electorate, not DC bureaucrats, will have a say in shaping public policy,” said Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform. “I am proud to support Rep. Tom Emmer and his colleagues in their effort to uphold Congress’s Article I authority” Norquist concluded. The Sunset Act is also supported by Heritage Action. Background: On average, there are 71 major rules published every year. Since 1996, 1,929 major rules have been published. Congressman Emmer also serves as a cosponsor of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-introduces-lake-winnibigoshish-land-exchange-act | Stauber Introduces Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) today introduced the bipartisan Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act, which exchanges 37.5 acres owned by Bowen Lodge for 7.6 acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Chippewa National Forest, along with Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02). "This land exchange is a win-win," said Congressman Stauber. "Exchanging shoreline on Lake Winnibigoshish for a parcel on Cut Foot Sioux Lake allows Bowen Lodge continuity in managing their marina and keeps the pristine shoreline intact for all Minnesotans to enjoy. Enacting this exchange is consistent with the Mississippi Headwaters Board (MHB) Comprehensive Plan, ensures certainty for Bowen Lodge, and helps the Chippewa National Forest reach its management goals." "There are few parcels that have this much water quality and habitat value located on the Mississippi River," said Mississippi Headwaters Board executive director Tim Terrill. "The MHB board agrees that preserving this newly acquired shoreland property on Lake Winnibigoshish will protect the natural and recreational values of the Mississippi River while keeping our cultural history intact." "Protecting this biodiverse and unique piece of land within the Upper Mississippi Headwaters and Chippewa National Forest is critical to the Heig family," said Bill & Gail Heig, owners of Bowen Lodge. "Representative Pete Stauber, the Mississippi Headwaters Board and the unanimous community support have been instrumental to the exchange. We are truly humbled to create a new opportunity for future generations to enjoy the tremendous beauty of the Chippewa National Forest and Lake Winnibigoshish watershed region." Background: Map of the parcel that will be acquired by the Chippewa National Forest. Map of the parcel that will be acquired by Bowen Lodge. The parcel of land that would be acquired by USFS meets objectives of the USFS and the Chippewa National Forest. On three sides, the parcel borders the National Forest, with the remaining edge being lake shoreline. Receiving this… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/defending-americans-right-to-privacy | Defending Americans' Right to Privacy | 2022-07-26 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Americans' constitutional right to privacy is under attack. Last year, we saw a massive violation of taxpayer privacy when ProPublica, a non-governmental advocacy group, published the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) records of high-profile taxpayers like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. This was the largest breach of taxpayer data in the history of the IRS. Alarmingly, this data is being used as a political cudgel. More than one year later, Democrats and the Biden Administration are no closer to holding the leakers accountable, and we are one step closer to treating our Fourth Amendment freedoms as a privilege for political allies, not a right held by every American. This is not the first time Democrats have ignored similar behavior from the IRS. During President Obama’s years in office, the IRS subjected conservative nonprofits to undue scrutiny in their applications for tax-exempt status while rubber stamping similar Democrat nonprofits. The IRS has proven that they cannot be trusted with our data—so why would we give them more? We have fought to keep a tight leash on the data Americans are forced to report. Earlier this Congress, I led an effort with over 200 of my colleagues expressing our opposition to expanded IRS surveillance on small-dollar transactions. I am proud to say that thanks to our effort, the IRS rolled back its proposed surveillance. Americans trust the IRS with some of their most sensitive data, and we deserve to know that data is being kept safe. This leak was a federal crime and warrants a full investigation. The American people deserve answers and accountability. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-emmer-condemns-politicized-sec-enforcement-in-financial-services-committee | ICYMI: Emmer Condemns Politicized SEC Enforcement in Financial Services Committee | 2022-07-26 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Last week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke at a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets hearing covering oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement. At the hearing, Emmer questioned SEC Director of Enforcement Gurbir S. Grewal on the SEC’s politicization of enforcement and extra-jurisdictional reach. Through his line of questioning, Emmer got Mr. Grewal on the record admitting that if companies outside SEC jurisdiction do not respond to SEC voluntary document requests, then the SEC Division of Enforcement will follow up with enforcement actions. Director Grewal was appointed in June 2021 and is responsible for prosecuting wrongdoing in public securities markets. Background: Congressman Emmer serves as the lead Republican on the Financial Services Committee’s subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Under SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the SEC weaponized voluntary document requests to crypto industry participants as a means of unconstitutionally broadening the SEC’s jurisdiction. Voluntary document requests are letters the SEC sends to various industry participants with the hope of collecting information that will inform SEC rulemaking. In the exchange between Mr. Emmer and Mr. Grewal, Mr. Grewal exposes to the public the SEC’s nefarious, extra-jurisdictional enforcement work. The Commission, under Chair Gensler, has baited companies to “come in and talk” to the SEC and then discouraged good-faith cooperation by hitting companies outside its jurisdiction with enforcement actions. You can watch the hearing in full here. A transcript of Emmer’s remarks and questioning is available below: Emmer: Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Huizenga, for hosting this hearing today. Mr. Grewal, you frequently acknowledged that public trust and confidence in our capital markets has eroded. In fact, on October 13, 2021, you stated, quote, “The decline in trust undermines the investor confidence ne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-newhouse-lead-letter-addressing-foreign-acquisition-of-us-farmland | Emmer, Newhouse Lead Letter Addressing Foreign Acquisition of U.S. Farmland | 2022-07-25 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Today, Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking for clarity and accountability from foreign entities seeking to purchase U.S. farmland. “America’s ability to grow and produce resources here at home is our greatest strength,” Emmer said. “The growing trend of foreign nations, like China, buying up American farmland presents an insidious threat to our ability to feed our own people.” Emmer continued, “We cannot allow these crucial resources to be taken by faceless foreign actors. We must understand the identities and intentions of those attempting to purchase our farmland.” Foreign ownership of domestic agricultural land has risen sharply in recent years, with Chinese land holdings alone increasing from 13,720 acres to 352,140 acres between 2010 and 2020. “Over the last decade—and continuing today—we have witnessed the People’s Republic of China invest trillions of dollars throughout the Middle East, Indo-Pacific, South America, and Africa as part of their Belts and Roads Initiative. Now, they’re purchasing U.S. agricultural assets as a national priority for the PRC. This poses an immediate threat to U.S. national security and food security,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Transparency on USDA’s process for reporting on foreign purchases of U.S. agricultural land—and ensuring the Biden Administration is enforcing the laws we already have in place—is the bare minimum we need to be doing to protect our national security,” Newhouse concluded. Specifically, the letter asks about the USDA’s process for compiling and reporting data on foreign land purchases under the 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. You can read the text of the letter in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/the-american-people-deserve-an-all-of-the-above-energy-strategy | The American People Deserve an All-Of-The-Above Energy Strategy | 2022-07-20 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | On the campaign trail in 2019, President Biden made a promise to his supporters that he would “end fossil fuel.” Unfortunately, he has obeyed his promise, and the American people have suffered. On President Biden’s first day in office, he signed an executive order revoking approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. On January 20, 2021--President Biden’s inauguration day--the national average for a gallon of gas was $2.38. Today, the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.46, representing a nearly 100% increase since President Biden took office. This price increase can be directly attributed to the Biden Administration’s relentless regulatory assault on American energy producers. From the day President Biden took office, he has built regulatory barriers around the American energy industry, destroying any incentive for increased investment in drilling or refinery capabilities. As the land available for oil and gas drilling has shrunk, gas prices have climbed higher. While domestic drilling is part of the solution, it isn’t the entire picture. To bring down costs and bring back American energy independence, we must unleash all our domestic energy sources. What does it mean to embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy? It means employing every form of energy available to lower costs for Americans, including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, renewables, and everything in between. This is the only way currently available to deliver cost-effective, reliable to the American people. We need to incentivize American-made energy. Within the last week, we joined Representative Herrell and 67 other colleagues in condemning President Biden’s absurd trip to beg Saudi Arabia for more oil, while urging him to prioritize American energy resources. We also joined an amendment to this week’s minibus package which will ensure no funds go to rules or regulations that will contribute to the closure of power plants in the United States. Finally, we sent a letter encouraging President Biden to support crude oil exports, which will ince… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-newrange-copper-nickel-announcement | Stauber Statement on NewRange Copper Nickel Announcement | 2022-07-20 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement on today's announcement of a joint venture agreement between PolyMet Mining Corp. and Teck American Inc., which will be renamed NewRange Copper Nickel LLC. "Today's announcement of additional investment in mining in northern Minnesota is great news for Iron Range communities. Our district is blessed with vast mineral wealth unmatched anywhere else in the world. The Duluth Complex contains 95% of America's nickel, 88% of our cobalt, and more than one-third of our copper, crucial to national security and alternative energy goals. And in Minnesota, we can mine these minerals safer and cleaner than anywhere else, under our strict environmental and labor standards. I will put our workforce up against any other in the world, as northeastern Minnesotans will develop the resources needed for America's national security, electric vehicles, and for use in our modern world. Ventures such as NewRange Copper Nickel help support our mining way of life up north and will help the United States achieve mineral dominance and independence." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-discusses-rising-crime-with-minnesota-chef-businesses-owner-brian-ingram-during-financial-services-committee-hearing | Emmer Discusses Rising Crime with Minnesota Chef & Businesses Owner Brian Ingram During Financial Services Committee Hearing | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 House Financial Services Committee Oversight Subcommittee Hearing titled “Thoughts and Prayers are Not Enough: How Mass Shootings Harm Communities, Local Economies and Economic Growth.” At the hearing, Emmer directed his line of questioning to Brian Ingram, Chef and Owner of the Hope Breakfast Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ingram, whose restaurants, employees, and customers have faced catastrophic levels of crime, was the only business owner on the witness panel who has first-hand experience trying to live and trying to operate a business in a nearly lawless environment. Democrats have normalized this lawlessness and demonized law enforcement, leaving residents in urban areas with unsafe communities. You can watch Rep. Emmer's opening remarks here and his exchange with Brian Ingram here. Background: Congressman Emmer is the lead Republican on the Oversight Subcommittee. He invited Brian to participate in this hearing to share the first-hand experience he, his family, and his business have had with rising crime in the Twin Cities. Businesses, small and large, are struggling from the impacts of the pandemic, labor shortages and now large-scale theft and looting. In a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), twenty-seven percent of small businesses experienced an increase in the theft of products over the past two years. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), organized retail crime costs an average of $720,000 per $1 billion in sales, up more than 40% in the last five years. Retail crime hurts businesses in every state and the communities they serve. These crimes target employees, consumers and business owners who ultimately bear the cost of the theft, through increased insurance premiums and higher prices of goods. Transcript below: Emmer: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you again to our witnesses for appearing before this committee. Look, crime is running rampant across our country so it’s im… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-bill-to-invest-in-ag-s-next-generation | Emmer Leads Bill to Invest in Ag’s Next Generation | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 introduction of his ASPIRE Act to support workforce development in the agriculture and farming sector. The bill was co-led in the House by Representative Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and introduced in the Senate by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN). Emmer said, “The strength of our nation’s food security rests on the shoulders of the hardworking men and women of our ag community. Unfortunately, this industry faces an aging workforce coupled with endemic labor shortages.” “We are proud to lead this effort, which will provide hands-on experience and invest existing funds in our next generation of producers,” Emmer concluded. Specifically, the ASPIRE Act establishes a work-based agriculture training program within the USDA’s existing Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to fund participation in apprenticeship and internship programs with local agriculture businesses. “Agriculture is the backbone of Minnesota’s diverse economy,” said Senator Smith. “With food shortages, supply chain snags and a tight labor market around the world, it’s vital we support and grow our farming sector here at home. This legislation will provide work-based training programs to support a new generation of farmers and ranchers in Minnesota and around the country.” “As the average age of U.S. farmers continues to rise, and more of our nation’s farmers near retirement, it is crucial that Congress work to support a new generation of farmers and ranchers,” said Congresswoman Pingree. “That’s why I am co-leading the bipartisan ASPIRE Act which will provide beginning farmers and ranchers with the hands-on experience they need to be successful through apprenticeships and internships.” Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing said, “MFBF supports the agriculture workforce development bill put forth by Rep. Emmer. This bill provides programming to get the next generation of farmers the hands-on experience and knowledge to be successful on their farms.” “Apprenti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-applauds-debut-of-9-8-8-suicide-lifeline | Emmer Applauds Debut of 9-8-8 Suicide Lifeline | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 his support for the new three-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “This change will provide Americans a shortcut to care,” Emmer said. “For those experiencing a mental health crisis, even small barriers to treatment, like having to figure out where to turn for help, can be life-threatening. With the new 9-8-8 hotline, intervention will be as accessible and straightforward as it is for any other emergency.” “We were proud to join this effort to ensure all Americans have readily-available mental health support in times of need,” Emmer concluded. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitions from (1-800-273-8255) to 9-8-8 on July 16, 2022. Background: For every individual who dies by suicide, 316 people seriously consider it. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has received over 20 million calls from Americans since 2005. In 2020, Congressman Emmer cosponsored the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. The bill passed into law and was signed by President Donald Trump in October of that year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-house-democrats-war-minnesota-mining | Stauber Statement on House Democrats' War on Minnesota Mining | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after a Natural Resources Committee markup where House Democrats advanced a bill that would permanently ban mining in the Superior National Forest, just weeks after the Biden Administration proposed banning taconite along with critical minerals in the withdrawal area. "For over 135 years, northern Minnesota has had a proud mining tradition that helped the United States win two world wars and provided prosperity for our Northland communities. It should be at the forefront of our current and future domestic mineral supply chains. However, House Democrats, inspired by the anti-mining Biden Administration, advanced a bill that directly threatens our mining industry, our union workforce, and our communities' livelihoods. "Let's be perfectly clear about what's happening. Joe Biden and House Democrats continue to try and ban mining, including taconite mining, in a huge swath of northern Minnesota. This is unacceptable. We in northern Minnesota know what's best for the Northland, not out of touch elites from hundreds of miles away. And we will not stand for this. "We should be creating and maintaining jobs for our union workforce. We should be tapping into Minnesota's vast mineral wealth for the critical minerals our country needs for 21st century technologies using the best labor and environmental standards in the world. But instead, by banning mining in northern Minnesota, House Democrats would rather increase American dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals, many of which are controlled by adversaries like communist China, that are mined with child slave labor. "I will continue to stand with our union workers and fight this legislation with my Republican colleagues. Our northern Minnesota way of life is at stake." Congressman Stauber offered amendments to the bill that would do the following, all of which were rejected by House Democrats: Disallow the bill from taking effect if it interferes with a project labor agreement. This would h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/restoring-fiscal-sanity | Restoring Fiscal Sanity | 2022-07-13 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Americans just experienced the most expensive Fourth of July in recent memory. The cost of a cookout increased nearly 17% in just the last year alone. From fuel to food to housing, Americans are suffering at the hands of the not-so-hidden inflation tax. In fact, brand-new inflation figures show that prices rose 9.1% in June to their highest level in forty years. Rising prices don’t just mean Americans are scaling back on non-essential purchases. 2 in 3 Americans report dipping into their savings to afford basic goods. It’s impacting our nation’s ability to plan financially: rising costs mean that we can afford to contribute less to our savings, retirement funds, and investments. High inflation means a more uncertain and less prosperous future. One of the major drivers of the inflation we see today: federal spending. Economists of all political stripes agree that the high inflation Americans are now experiencing can be directly attributed to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. While the vast majority of COVID relief was adopted in a bipartisan manner during the height of the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan was passed in a completely partisan fashion, injecting nearly $2 trillion in new federal spending while hundreds of billions of dollars in previously allocated COVID relief remained unspent. Jason Furman, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former President Obama, said that the American Rescue Plan can be blamed for between one and four percentage points of inflation. Even Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urged President Biden to significantly scale back the spending plan over concerns about its impact on prices. Our current fiscal trajectory as a nation is unsustainable and threatens the future of our children and grandchildren. We can dig ourselves out from underneath crushing inflation, but only by restoring fiscal sanity. Recently, Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and I introduced legislation to rein in out-of-control government spending. The Responsible Budget Targ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-seeks-review-of-federal-mental-health-care-collaboration-in-schools | Emmer Seeks Review of Federal Mental Health Care Collaboration in Schools | 2022-07-05 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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) sent a letter to the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, expressing concerns about the state of mental health among our nation’s students, and asking for clarity on the coordination, funding, and implementation of mental health resources in schools. Emmer said, “The COVID pandemic exacted a drastic toll on America’s youth, robbing them of important milestones and isolating millions of students during a critical point in their development. As a result, our young people are struggling with their mental health, and improvements and increased accessibility to mental health care in schools are badly needed. Student mental health concerns can be addressed, but we must provide adequate resources and clear best practices to give young Americans the support they need.” Specifically, Emmer asked whether the Department of Education had consulted with other federal agencies, like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on best practices for providing mental health care to students. The letter also included questions on whether the Department of Education has considered factors like COVID-19 and the rise of social media in their guidance in their current grant programs. Background: While student mental health has been a public health concern for many years, the problem has accelerated due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, 37.1% of high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, and 19.9% had considered suicide. Unfortunately, as this mental health crisis has worsened, care has become less accessible due to the school counselor shortage. In the 2020 - 2021 school year, there was only one school psychologist for every 1162 students, less than half of the 1:500 ratio recommended by the National Association of School Psychologists. Students suffering from poor mental health are falling behind on schoolwork, becoming isolated from their peers, ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-and-bipartisan-group-members-introduce-bill-help-small-businesses | Stauber and Bipartisan Group of Members Introduce Bill to Help Small Businesses Compete for Federal Contracts | 2022-07-01 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Small Business Payment for Performance Act along with Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This bipartisan bill will require fair and ethical treatment of small construction contractors by federal agencies during the procurement process. "Small businesses are the economic engines of our economy, and it's important that the federal government does not place undue burdens on them while fulfilling government contracts," said Congressman Pete Stauber. "The Small Business Payment for Performance Act will hold the federal government accountable for any changes in contracts won by small businesses to make sure small contractors don't have any unexpected financial burdens while completing contracts. This will result in more small businesses competing for federal contracts, and more economic prosperity for our communities." "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and play a critical role in a competitive federal contracting marketplace," said Representative Marc Veasey. "That is why I am proud to introduce the bipartisan Small Business Payment for Performance Act with a group of my colleagues. This legislation will ensure small businesses have adequate and prompt compensation for additional work for a federal agency. Additionally, it helps small businesses by shifting the financial burden away from hardworking small business contractors to ensure they can do everything from paying their workers to competing in a competitive ecosystem." "Bidding for and maintaining federal contracts should not be an uphill battle for the small businesses in our communities," said Rep. Scott Peters. "This bill provides small construction contractors certainty, financial protection, and ensures a level playing field once all parties agree to a contract. I appreciate my colleagues' collaboration on this bill to account for any unexpected changes that would otherwise impose additional costs on small busin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/6/rep-fischbach-announces-winners-of-2022-congressional-art-competition | Rep. Fischbach Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional Art Competition | 2022-06-30 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2022 Congressional Art Competition winners' submissions are now on display. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) met Minnesota's 7th District winner, William, when he and his family came to see the display and tour the Capitol. “Congratulations to this year’s winner, William, from Hutchinson High School. I had the privilege of meeting William and his family when they came to see his work, Faces, hung at the Capitol. I'm very excited his eye-catching piece will be on display for the next year so it can be seen by thousands of visitors, tourists, staff, and distinguished Members of Congress,” said Congresswoman Fischbach. “Thank you to those who participated in the competition. We received many wonderful submissions from talented students across the district, and I am looking forward to participating again next year." Faces by William Byron Irene McDaniels, a student at Underwood High School, earned second place for Flower. It will be displayed in Congresswoman Fischbach’s Washington, D.C. office. Flower by Irene McDaniels Issiah Tabatt, from Tabatt Homeschool Academy, and Tyler Herr, from Underwood High School, received honorable mentions. Their respective submissions will be displayed at Congresswoman Fischbach’s district offices in Willmar and Moorhead. Narrow is the Road by Issiah Tabatt Octo by Tyler Herr | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-demands-president-biden-keep-steel-tariffs-china-amid-discussion | Stauber Demands President Biden Keep Steel Tariffs on China Amid Discussion of Potential Lifting | 2022-06-30 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding the Biden Administration keep tariffs on steel from Communist China following discussion that the Administration is potentially considering lifting tariffs. Keeping the steel tariffs in place would support Minnesota workers and families by continuing to protect northern Minnesota's taconite industry. These tariffs were implemented by the Trump Administration in May 2018. Full text of Congressman Stauber's letter: Dear President Biden, I recently spoke with a family in my district in northern Minnesota who is having genuine trouble paying for groceries and affording gas to drive to work each day. The only thing keeping their head above water is the union job at a local taconite mine that supports their family. While these are some of the best paying jobs in the Northland, most families in the region are now living paycheck to paycheck and dipping well into their savings. This story is not a unique one across northern Minnesota and the Iron Range. With these families in mind, I write to you extremely concerned with recent reports that you and your Administration are considering further repealing tariffs on China including, specifically, tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as well as on steel-intensive imported products. Simply put, your decision to end these tariffs would have a devastating, direct, and immediate impact on these very families and workers in northern Minnesota and throughout steel country. Given your recent action in ending investigations into child labor in Chinese-made solar panels, I urge you to end your deference towards Communist China, and instead, put the American worker first. The American steel industry and workers on the Iron Range built this country and provided the means to win two world wars. At a time when inflation is at a 40-year high and families are fighting for their survival, I urge you to not turn your back on them by relaxing tariffs on Communist China and putting these hardworking la… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-supreme-court-ruling-restricting-epa-s-regulatory-overreach | Stauber Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Restricting EPA’s Regulatory Overreach | 2022-06-30 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "Today's Supreme Court ruling is a win for energy security in Minnesota and across the nation. The Star Tribune has reported that 40% of homes in Minnesota are going to experience blackouts this year. In our modern, 21st century world, Minnesotans should not have to be thinking about whether the lights will turn on, whether the AC will work in the summer, or whether the heat will work in the winter. Our grid has been overwhelmed because of left-wing policies forcing a Green New Deal transition away from reliable energy when the technology is not yet ready. "This ruling finally restores common sense, and Americans will be better off because of it. For far too long unelected Federal bureaucrats at the EPA have abused their regulatory authorities to stifle innovation and growth in the American energy sector, beyond the scope granted to them by law. This decision by the Court returns power to elected lawmakers to make energy and climate policy that both ensures our country has clean air and water while Americans will have greater access to affordable and reliable energy." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-letter-urging-safe-opioid-disposal | Emmer Leads Letter Urging Safe Opioid Disposal | 2022-06-28 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a bipartisan letter urging Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf to strengthen the FDA’s recent proposed rule on opioid disposal. Emmer said, “Opioid addiction has ravaged communities and stolen too many American lives. Last year, drug overdoses hit an all-time high. Tragically, many of these addictions were triggered by the contents of a home medicine cabinet.” “Safe opioid disposal saves lives by cutting off a key source of dangerous drugs before they can end up in the wrong hands. We must ensure that the FDA is recommending the safest and most effective methods of disposal to households across America,” Emmer concluded. Specifically, the FDA’s proposal requires that all opioid prescriptions be discarded using a mail-back envelope. This rule includes possible oversights in accessibility for rural and tribal communities--two groups with acute opioid concerns. Additionally, the FDA’s proposal fails to address rising mail theft. Background: In 2018, the House passed, and Representative Emmer supported, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. Among many provisions included in the legislation, it directed the FDA to use risk evaluation strategies to improve the safe storage and disposal of opioid prescriptions. On April 21 of this year, the FDA announced its intention to solicit public comment on a proposed change to the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy. You can read the proposed rule here. You can read Representative Emmer’s letter in its entirety here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/food-security-is-national-security | Food Security is National Security | 2022-06-27 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | In the last few years, a very concerning trend has emerged: China has begun to acquire large swaths of American farmland. Over the last decade, China’s U.S. agricultural land holdings have increased tenfold, controlling more than $2 billion in American farmland at the beginning of 2020. The purchase of U.S. farmland is part of the Chinese government’s insidious Belt and Road Initiative. The Belt and Road Initiative is a global infrastructure development strategy being implemented by the Chinese government, with the goal of setting up “debt-traps” in developing countries throughout the world. Simply put, the Chinese government has sent billions of dollars to more than 145 countries, many of which will be unable to repay these debts, in which case the Chinese will assume control of any infrastructure assets they have funded. We should all be alarmed at this development. A country that cannot feed itself cannot survive. America’s greatest asset is our ability to produce essential goods here at home. We need to look no further than the gas station to see what happens when we cede domestic production to foreign nations. I will not stand by as the Chinese attempt to weaken our ability to feed ourselves. We must act now to protect the future of our food supply. In Congress, we cosponsored the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. This legislation will prohibit the purchase of American farmland by individuals associated with the Chinese government. We should be taking every action possible to strengthen our domestic agriculture production while preventing our adversaries from encroaching on our national sovereignty. A handful of states, including Minnesota, already have laws banning foreign ownership of farmland, but these restrictions can be circumvented. While it is encouraging that these states have already acted on this topic, this is an issue of national security and requires action from Congress. We are already dangerously close to food shortages thanks to supply chain failur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-dobbs-v-jackson-decision | Emmer Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Decision | 2022-06-25 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– Today, in response to the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement: Every life is precious, and the decision to defend it should remain with the states. We applaud today’s 6-3 ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson to finally return this power to the American people. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-emmer-questions-fed-chair-powell-on-rising-prices | ICYMI: Emmer Questions Fed Chair Powell on Rising Prices | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) questioned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of a House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy.” Specifically, Emmer expressed his concern about rising consumer prices driven by the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) and asked Chair Powell whether he believed ARP contributed to inflation. Emmer also urged Congress to curb future spending to prevent prices from climbing further. You can watch Emmer’s remarks in full here. A transcript of the questions is available below: Emmer: Thank you, Chairwoman Waters, thank you for holding this hearing, and thank you, Chair Powell, for your testimony and your time here today. Financial freedom is American freedom. And frankly, Americans do not have the financial and economic freedom they need to invest in themselves, their businesses, and their families. Unfortunately, Americans are too busy making ends meet to focus on anything else. Inflation is running rampant across the United States, with consumer prices rising 8.6% in the past year – the largest price increase since 1981. From fuel, to meat, to housing, my constituents, and all Americans, are suffering at the hands of this hidden tax – except it’s not so hidden anymore. It’s punching Americans in the face, as my friend Mr. Steil put it yesterday. So how did we get here? It’s pretty simple. We gave up American energy independence, we locked down our citizens and businesses for nearly two years, pumped the economy with well over $5 trillion in what’s called stimulus funds, and now, as we recover from the pandemic, we simply do not have the energy resources necessary to meet the increased consumer demand. There’s a history of Democrat policies we can point to that put us in this position, from refusing to adopt an all-of-the-above energy strategy to recklessly passing $2 trillion in partisan spending through the American Rescue Plan Act despite the fact that nearly $1 trillion of bipartisa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/6/rep-fischbach-reacts-to-supreme-court-decision-on-dobbs-v-jackson | Rep. Fischbach reacts to Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, Co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, applauds this historic decision: "Today’s Supreme Court decision was a step to protect the most precious and basic right: the right to life. Roe v. Wade was unconstitutional. The pro-life community has always known this. Every innocent life is precious, from conception until natural death, but for nearly five decades, abortion has remained one of the biggest tragedies in our nation. Thanks to advances in science and modern medicine, the humanity of the unborn child is undeniable. At six weeks, an unborn child has a beating heart and by 15 weeks unborn children can suck their thumbs, have fully formed noses and lips, eyes and eyebrows, and they can feel excruciating pain. Roe put judges in charge of abortion policy, imposing laws legislated by unelected judges that left Americans without a voice. Now, thanks to this Supreme Court, the American people will be able to decide the issue of abortion through their elected officials. This is what democracy looks like. Elected leaders, accountable to the people they represent, propose and pass the laws that the people support. The Constitution gives the people this job. The people are ready to protect life." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-historic-pro-life-ruling | Stauber Statement on Historic Pro-Life Ruling | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber released the following statement following the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson. "Today's historic ruling by the Supreme Court will save countless innocent lives. As the father of five beautiful children, I believe that all life has value and should be protected, and this ruling is a win for the sanctity of life. Additionally, this decision also returns decision-making power back to elected officials in states as intended." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-blasting-biden-administration-s-latest-anti-mining-action | Stauber Statement Blasting Biden Administration’s Latest Anti-Mining Action | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement on the Biden Administration's latest action to ban mining in northern Minnesota after the U.S. Forest Service today released a politicized environmental assessment recommending a region-wide mining ban on minerals, including copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum-group elements in the Superior National Forest. "Biden and his fellow elitist Democrats in Washington and St. Paul are denying my constituents of our way of life," said Congressman Stauber. "Joe Biden has made his position clear: he'd rather have foreign and child slave labor produce minerals instead of American union miners working to deliver Minnesota's mineral wealth to the nation and world using the best environmental and labor standards. Time after time, he chooses the wealthy, elite, keep-it-in-the-ground lobby over our workers. Americans are seeing the results of Joe Biden's devastating policies and they have had enough. "After I inquired this afternoon, the Forest Service confirmed that taconite mining is also prohibited under the Biden Administration's plan. This is a new low, even for this Administration. Under this action by Biden, we would not be able to develop taconite in the withdrawal region of the Superior National Forest, like northern Minnesotans have been doing safely for the last 130 years. "Instead of reviewing the project-specific proposal offered by Twin Metals, the Biden Administration decided to rely on a political study to find the end result they want: to permanently ban mining in northern Minnesota. Rest assured, I will fight this on behalf of northern Minnesotans, who deserve high-quality mining jobs." Added House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), "Just when you think the Biden administration's energy 'plan' can't get any worse, they somehow find a way. After years of touting battery storage, electric vehicles, solar panels, and other renewables as the only way forward, this administration is simultaneously cutting off t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-introduces-bipartisan-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act | Emmer Introduces Bipartisan Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Steve Chabot (OH-01), and Sheila Jackson Lee (TX- 18) introduced the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act. The legislation would reauthorize for five years the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP), a critically important grant program that allows states and localities to develop programming that connects those with mental illness and substance abuse issues with evidence-based and comprehensive treatment within the criminal justice system. Among the reforms in the bill are the centering of suicide prevention as a key goal of the program, increasing access to case management services, bolstering the roles of co-responder and crisis intervention teams, training law enforcement, and continuing strong support of mental health courts. “Our law enforcement officers are often the first to respond during a mental health or substance abuse crisis,” said Congressman Emmer. “We must ensure they have the resources they need to provide appropriate, compassionate intervention to some of the most vulnerable among us. I am proud to join this bipartisan effort to offer them the best possible tools in our fight against mental illness.” “These grants take a comprehensive approach to criminal justice reform by encouraging collaboration between law enforcement and health care providers,” said Congressman Scott. “I am grateful for the bipartisan support of my colleagues as we remain committed to ensuring these critical resources remain intact.” “Too often, when our Law Enforcement Officers encounter an individual facing mental health challenges, they lack the resources needed to deescalate the situation,” said Congressman Chabot. By helping states to take proactive steps such as developing law enforcement training and crisis intervention programs, this important bipartisan legislation will continue to better prepare law enforcement, improve outcomes and help ensure those who need treatment get the assistance t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-leads-bill-to-improve-access-to-mental-health-treatment | Emmer Leads Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 (MN06) introduced the bipartisan Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act. The bill was co-led by Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15). “Too many Americans are forced to live with untreated mental illness because they are unable to access proper care,” said Emmer. “If we eliminate barriers to the development and expansion of mental health care facilities, we will be one step closer to solving the inpatient bed shortage.” “Expanding the Mortgage Insurance Assistance Program to include inpatient mental health hospitals is a crucial step in sending the message that mental health care is health care. I’m proud to support this legislation with Congressman Emmer that will expand access to this impactful program and strengthen our mental health care infrastructure,” said Representative Torres. Specifically, the bill would eliminate Section 242 of the National Housing Act, the provision prohibiting inpatient psychiatric hospitals from applying for mortgage assistance. Hospitals use mortgage assistance to build out new facilities and expand existing ones. Currently, inpatient psychiatric hospitals are the only type of hospitals restricted in this manner. Shawn Coughlin, President of the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare said, “NABH is pleased to support this important legislation to improve access to behavioral health services. The fallout from COVID has made it clear that the country needs more inpatient facilities to handle the increased number of Americans of all ages seeking care. We applaud the introduction of this bill and look forward to working with Congressman Emmer and Torres to see it enacted.” Background Inpatient psychiatric care is a form of mental health care focused on crisis stabilization and patient safety. According to a 2021 study published by the National Institutes of Health, the United States has 21 psychiatric beds per every 100,000 individuals, approximately 40% lower than the estimated number of beds needed. Read more ab… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-speaks-in-support-of-mental-health-reforms | Emmer Speaks in Support of Mental Health Reforms | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 (MN06) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act. This bill contains key provisions from two Emmer-led initiatives. These include a part of the Due Process Continuity of Care Act allowing juvenile detainees to continue receiving existing Medicaid-funded mental health care while awaiting trial. Additionally, the bill includes a version of the Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act, which creates an office within the Department of Health and Human Services to streamline behavioral health crisis intervention. Video of Congressman Emmer’s remarks is available here. You can read Emmer’s remarks in full below: I rise in support of H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act. After years of lockdowns and social isolation, the mental health of our nation’s citizens – and especially our youth – is at an all-time low. But H.R. 7666 begins to return us to a better path, and so I would like to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member for their hard work. I am especially pleased that portions of two bills I had the pleasure of working on with my colleague from Maryland were included in this legislation. One such provision would amend the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy to allow incarcerated juveniles who have been detained pending trial to continue to receive Medicaid coverage. Pretrial detainees are, by definition, presumed innocent. As a matter of due process, we should not be denying critical health benefits to anyone who has not been convicted of a crime. From a practical standpoint, reforms to the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy will help our local law enforcement better manage the shockingly high percentage of inmates who suffer from mental illness. H.R. 7666 also includes language to create a behavioral health coordinating office, another issue that I have had the pleasure of working on. Many federal programs to address the mental health crises currently lack clear, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-stauber-ranking-member-westerman-lead-legislation-updating | Congressman Stauber, Ranking Member Westerman Lead Legislation Updating, Modernizing the Endangered Species Act | 2022-06-16 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the ESA Flexibility Act. This legislation will grant landowners leeway and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) flexibility when dealing with endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including the northern long-eared bat. "I'm pleased to introduce the ESA Flexibility Act today, which creates latitude for species listed as threatened or endangered," said Congressman Stauber. "If we're to build infrastructure, permit electricity transmission, mine for resources needed for everyday life, and properly manage our forests, we need commonsense habitat conservation plans that protect wildlife without harming our economy. For example, the northern long-eared bat suffers from a disease through no fault of humans whatsoever. If uplisted due to this disease, the bat's entire range, which covers most of the continental United States, would be off limits to desperately needed development. The ESA as it's written has failed biodiversity and is instead abused by the wealthy green lobby as a cash fund for lawyers. Although my commonsense bill is a small step forward, I hope we build on this reform to make the ESA work for people and animals once again." "Protecting America's wildlife sometimes demands swift, decisive intervention to ensure declining species populations don't disappear forever," Ranking Member Westerman said. "However, responsible landowners shouldn't become casualties of that intervention. In the case of the northern long-eared bat, these animals are tragically susceptible to white-nose syndrome and need careful attention, but foresters, farmers, and other land managers play no role in this species decline. Congressman Stauber's ESA Flexibility Act provides USFWS the ability to tailor ESA restrictions for the species, which will protect wildlife without punishing landowners in the process. I'm proud to join him in this effort, one that has broad sup… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-joins-letter-to-biden-urging-action-on-medical-dye-shortage | Emmer Joins Letter to Biden Urging Action on Medical Dye Shortage | 2022-06-15 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.-– This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined 29 Members of Congress on a letter led by Representative Michelle Steel (CA-48) to President Biden about the ongoing supply chain crisis and the shortage of intravenous contrast fluids at hospitals nationwide. Emmer said, “The longer the Biden Administration waits to act on this worsening shortage, more patients are unable to receive care for potentially life-threatening health concerns. We are again paying the price for relying on foreign rivals for essential goods.” Intravenous contrast fluids are necessary to perform Computed Tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect cancer, diagnose trauma injuries, and identify clots in the brain or heart. It is estimated that 50 million exams with contrast dyes are performed every year in the United States. “With the lack of intravenous contrast fluids and the potential for further depletion, many physicians and patients could continue facing delays in the detection of diseases like cancer. We urge your Administration to immediately deploy a whole of government response and work directly with stakeholders to resolve this shortage,” the Members wrote. “Further, we understand that the shortage of intravenous contrast fluids has risen from lockdowns by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and our nation’s dependency on Chinese-made medical products. It is imperative that you prioritize efforts to domestically produce medical products such as intravenous contrast fluids and reduce federal barriers that prevent disbursement of needed medical products.” Background: The ongoing supply chain crisis, combined with the recent COVID-19 related lockdowns in China, has further delayed the delivery and availability of these products. Products like Visipaque and Omnipaque, manufactured in Shanghai, have fallen up to 80%. Experts expect these delays to last throughout the summer months. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner said the shortage of these products was “just… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/6/congress-is-one-step-closer-to-honoring-fallen-mn-guardsmen | Congress is one step closer to honoring fallen MN guardsmen | 2022-06-15 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the Committee on Oversight and Reform held a business meeting where they considered legislation introduced by Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach and Congressman Tom Emmer to rename post offices in honor of three fallen Minnesota National Guardsmen: Charles P. Nord, James A. Rogers Jr., and Kort M. Plantenberg. "These young men were taken far too soon, and every little bit we can do as a country to remember them and thank them, though it will never be enough, has value," said Rep. Fischbach. "I am thankful to the Oversight Committee for moving these bills forward." “Kort, Charles and James represented the best Minnesota has to offer. I am grateful that we are now one step closer to these young men receiving the memorial they deserve," said Rep. Emmer. The three service members were tragically killed when their UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter experienced engine failure. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/6/rep-fischbach-ship-it-act-provisions-incorporated-in-ocean-shipping-reform-act | Rep. Fischbach SHIP IT Act Provisions Incorporated in Ocean Shipping Reform Act | 2022-06-15 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Monday, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law. Many of the adopted amendments include key provisions of Congresswoman Fischbach's SHIP IT Act, which she introduced in March of this year. These provisions include authorizing the Coast Guard to expedite certain documents required to work at major ports, provisions supporting the usage of inland port infrastructure, and a report that details the technological competitiveness of U.S. ports compared with those of peer nations. "People across the country are struggling with supply chain issues with no end in sight. This has contributed to the record inflation we're facing," said Rep. Fischbach. "My provisions included in this bill will help ease tensions and get goods onto shelves." On Monday, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate amended Ocean Shipping Reform Act. It is now on President Biden's desk to be signed into law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/despite-gridlock-stauber-passes-legislation-strengthen-small-business | Despite Gridlock, Stauber Passes Legislation to Strengthen Small Business Contracting | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Last night, Congressman Pete Stauber's (MN-08) bipartisan legislation to help more small businesses compete for federal contracts passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will now head to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Business Act will ensure that federal government contractors are utilizing small businesses in subcontracts. "Small businesses are the engines driving our economy, yet it's becoming more difficult for them to compete for federal contracts," said Congressman Stauber. "At a time when small businesses are struggling with inflation, a supply chain crisis, and a labor shortage, this legislation will provide them with a greater opportunity for success. I'm glad to see this critical legislation pass the House and hope to see quick action in the Senate." Background: Congressman Stauber sits on the House Small Business Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-advocates-for-minnesota-s-farmers-and-rural-communities | Emmer Advocates for Minnesota’s Farmers and Rural Communities | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) announced several efforts to support Minnesota’s rural and agricultural community. Emmer sent three letters addressing concerns ranging from mental health and education to domestic energy production as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process. “Minnesota’s farmers and rural communities devote their lives to feeding and fueling our great state. However, rising input costs, frequent labor shortages, and challenges accessing mental health care have placed tremendous burdens on the backs of those working day-in and day-out to move our country forward,” Emmer said. “We must support those who do so much for our country and ensure Americans can rely on them for years to come,” Emmer concluded. Emmer’s efforts include: A letter asking that the Department of Health and Human Services strategize how best to deliver accessible and timely mental health care for rural Americans; A letter requesting continued support for the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program, which stimulates the consumption of American-produced biofuels; A letter urging full funding for the Cooperative Extension System (CES), which included 4-H programs and serves nearly six million young people nationwide. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-congressional-art-competition-winner | Emmer Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner | 2022-06-07 | 2022 | 2022-06 | 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 his selection of the photograph Freedom on a Friday Night by Matthew Scherber as the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Emmer said, “We are continually impressed by the promise shown by our young artists in the Sixth District. The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful tradition that encourages and showcases the talent we have across the country. “Matthew, congratulations on this well-deserved honor!” Emmer concluded. Freedom on a Friday Night by Matthew Scherber Matthew Scherber is a photographer and a junior at Buffalo High School in Buffalo, Minnesota. He is the son of Jason and Deborah Scherber and an art student of Erika Clifton. Prior to winning the 2022 competition, he took home silver and bronze in the 2021 and 2020 Congressional Art Competitions, respectively. Background: The Congressional Art Competition is an annual competition for high school students across the United States. The winner from each district wins the chance to travel to Washington D.C. to visit with their Representative and see their artwork displayed in the Halls of Congress. You can read more about the competition here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/6/rep-fischbach-on-judiciary-committee-meeting | Rep. Fischbach on Judiciary Committee Meeting | 2022-06-02 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee met to discuss anti-gun policies, advancing H.R. 7910 along party lines. "This hastily put together markup was nothing more than a publicity stunt for Democrats to try to capitalize on a national tragedy. The reality is they know this bill will not effectively stop mass shootings and they know these unconstitutional provisions will go nowhere in the Senate," said Rep. Fischbach. "This markup was not about keeping kids and communities safe from violent criminals. It was about furthering a blanket anti-gun agenda. This was evident when they voted against an amendment that would provide funding for more school resource officers to protect children. Democrats also voted against amendments to ensure that people engaging in gun crimes are prosecuted under existing law. There are steps we can take to protect people from the actions of evil people, and they can be taken without stripping the rights of law-abiding gun owners." Michelle Fischbach is a wife, mom, grandma, attorney, and the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District. Get updates from Rep. Fischbach’s congressional office on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/recognizing-mental-health-awareness-month | Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month | 2022-05-27 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, when we recognize the importance of quality, accessible mental health care. In 2019, more than 20% of Minnesotan adults reported having a mental illness. That needs to change. I am committed to increasing access to mental health services and eliminating the stigma around treatment. As your Representative for the Sixth District of Minnesota, I have: Introduced the Expanding Access to Inpatient Mental Health Act, which would eliminate a 15-day treatment cap that has limited access to mental health treatment for many Americans Introduced the Pregnancy Loss Research and Care Act, which directs the National Institutes of Health to coordinate with other national research institutes to determine what mental health care may be needed for individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss Led a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging continued support for key rural mental health initiatives Cosponsored legislation to make the number 9-8-8 the dialing code to route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This bill became law, and the code will become available nationwide on July 16, 2022. In addition to advocating for mental health access in Congress, we must raise awareness about the resources already available to Minnesotans. Some mental illnesses can be managed through healthy practices and prevention. You can read more about everyday practices to manage your mental health here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:09:24Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-fischbach-support-ranking-member-stauber-in-advocating-for-american-resource-independence | Emmer & Fischbach Support Ranking Member Stauber in Advocating for American Resource Independence | 2022-05-26 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), the Ranking Member of the Energy and Minerals Subcommittee, in opposing legislation aimed at halting a major mining project in Northern Minnesota. Emmer said, “Mining in the Iron Range has provided a livelihood to generations of Minnesotans and offered a domestic source of resources that have been key to securing America’s stature on the global stage.” “Northern Minnesota is home to one of the largest untapped mineral reserves in the world. We have a choice: either mine these minerals safely and responsibly here in the United States, or remain reliant on countries like China and Russia.” Emmer concluded, “We must oppose senseless attempts to cancel American jobs and jeopardize our resource independence.” Fischbach said, “The ripple effects Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had on our food and resource supplies is a perfect example of how important it is for America to decrease its reliance on adversaries,” said Rep. Fischbach. “Projects like Twin Metals Minnesota’s are what we need to become more independent. We can produce the critical minerals needed for everything from cellphones to airplanes right here in Minnesota, and in a manner far cleaner and safer than those produced in countries like China and Russia. We need to be encouraging more projects like this, not halting them as Mrs. McCollum’s bill would.” “Mining is northern Minnesota’s past, present and future. Unfortunately, Members of Congress from far outside of our region are working hand-in-hand with the Biden Administration to ban mining in parts of our state and are trying to make the United States more reliant on foreign sources for critical minerals. I’d like to thank Representatives Emmer and Fischbach for joining me in fighting for our way of life,” said Congressman Stauber. Emmer and Fischbach submitted a statement for the record in advance of a May 24 House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:09:24Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/5/rep-fischbach-colleagues-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-expedite-food-aid | Rep. Fischbach, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expedite Food Aid | 2022-05-26 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Representative Fischbach (R-Minn) joined a bipartisan effort to address potential global food shortages by cutting through red tape to lower costs and expedite the delivery of food aid. To counter the food supply chain disruptions caused by Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, she recently introduced H.Con.Res. 92 alongside U.S. Representatives Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Jim Costa (D-Calif.), and Danny Davis (D-Ill.) to provide temporary, targeted, and timely relief. “This resolution is a common-sense, win-win solution to the rise in food insecurity as a result of Putin’s egregious invasion of Ukraine. Minnesota farmers are able to play a key role in ensuring the Ukrainian people have access to nutritious food,” said Rep. Michelle Fischbach. “By removing unnecessary red tape, American farmers and ranchers can more efficiently aid our allies in the conflict area.” “Putin’s unprovoked war on Ukraine has escalated the threat of food insecurity across the globe. We must take action to cut burdensome red tape, lower costs, and help get American-produced food into the hands of people in need,” said Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. “Our commonsense solution to cut delivery time and costs will save lives, safeguard taxpayer dollars, and maximize our investment in food aid for Ukraine and other allies. I am grateful to Senators Joni Ernst and Chris Coons, as well as Representatives Jim Costa, Michelle Fischbach, and Danny Davis for their partnership in this effort.” Under current law, cargo preference requirements require 50 percent of Title II food aid shipments to be carried on U.S. flagged vessels. H.Con.Res. 92 would temporarily waive this requirement to expedite deliveries of food aid to Ukraine and other affected countries until February 2025. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. “The world is witnessing an emerging food crisis as a direct result of Putin’s lawless assault against Ukraine; Russia is engaging in a ‘food war,’” s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:09:24Z |
| https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-opening-remarks-legislative-hearing-democrat-bill-ban-mining-part | Stauber Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Democrat Bill to Ban Mining in Part of Northern Minnesota | 2022-05-24 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Pete Stauber | S001212 | stauber.house.gov | stauber | https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Ranking Member of the Energy and Mineral Resources subcommittee, released his prepared remarks for today's hearing on legislation that would permanently ban mining in the Superior National Forest. Congressman Stauber's full prepared remarks Thank you, Chairman Lowenthal. H.R. 2794 permanently bans mining in a massive region of northern Minnesota, entirely within my district. It's introduced by a Democrat colleague from St. Paul, who does not represent anywhere near the region being legislated, and the cosponsors include only Democrats. Despite its misleading name the bill has nothing to do with the Boundary Waters. It's about ending an industry that has employed Minnesotans and Iron Rangers for over 130 years. It's about imposing a radical, keep-it-in-the-ground philosophy in lockstep with the Biden Administration. And it's about keeping, opportunity, wealth, and economic development out of northern Minnesota. The target of the legislation is the Twin Metals project. For those who don't know, this project is proposed in the Superior National Forest, a working, industrial Forest, where the Forest Plan includes mining in the region as a "desired condition." There is NO proposed mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness OR in the surrounding Mining Protection Area, which we call a buffer zone. That's right, despite what the Democrats today will imply, let me be very clear: there is NO proposed mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or the surrounding buffer zone. In fact, I'd like to preface this entire hearing with a warning. While I'm obviously happy that Joe Biden took down his poorly intentioned "disinformation board," perhaps the topics we hear from Democrats today would qualify as disinformation. Because the proponents of this bill, both on the Democrat virtual dais and from the Democrat-invited witnesses, will include half-truths, misleading statements, and opinions framed as fact throughout this hearing today. So, I look forward to leadin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://fischbach.house.gov/2022/5/rep-fischbach-joins-minnesota-delegation-in-requesting-aid-for-farmers-impacted-by-storms | Rep. Fischbach Joins Minnesota Delegation In Requesting Aid for Farmers Impacted by Storms | 2022-05-23 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Michelle Fischbach | F000470 | fischbach.house.gov | fischbach | https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Minnesota Congressional and Senatorial delegation sent a letter Monday urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to provide federal assistance for Minnesota farmers and communities impacted by storms and natural disasters this spring harvest. The lawmakers offered their support for Governor Tim Walz’s request for a Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator's Physical Loss Notice (APLN) to assist farmers that are recovering from historically adverse weather conditions this spring. “Weather conditions in our state this spring have been historically cold and wet… Two separate storms in recent weeks produced heavy rains, straight-line winds, and tornados that damaged barns and silos and left many residents without power,” the lawmakers wrote. “These natural disaster events have delayed many farmers from getting into their fields. The most recent National Agricultural Statistics Service crop report for Minnesota indicated that completed plantings for corn (35 percent), soybeans (11 percent), wheat (5 percent), and sugarbeets (8 percent) have all lagged significantly behind last year and the 5-year average.” “We urge you to grant the state’s request for an APLN declaration to provide financial support for farmers and communities that are struggling with difficult weather conditions this spring,” the lawmakers continued. The full text of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Secretary Vilsack: We write to strongly support the state of Minnesota’s request for a Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator's Physical Loss Notice (APLN) and urge you to grant this request in order to provide vital support to farmers and communities in our state. Weather conditions in our state this spring have been historically cold and wet. According to the University of Minnesota’s preliminary climate summary for April 2022, average daily temperatures were six to eight degrees below normal and northwestern Minnesota experienced its wettest month of April … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-committee-republicans-to-fed-chair-powell-do-the-potential-benefits-of-a-cbdc-outweigh-the-risks | Emmer, Committee Republicans to Fed Chair Powell: Do the Potential Benefits of a CBDC Outweigh the Risks? | 2022-05-19 | 2022 | 2022-05 | 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), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (NC-10) led all Committee Republicans in a letter to Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell regarding the Fed’s recent CBDC white paper. In the letter, Committee Republicans reiterate their principles to guide the discussion surrounding a potential U.S. CBDC, as well as outline their concerns with the potential risks to commercial banks, the existing payments system, and consumers. Emmer said, “Without caution, a U.S. central bank digital currency could put us on track to China’s digital authoritarianism. I am proud to join Ranking Member McHenry to examine what problems a central bank digital currency would solve before we develop and launch one.” “Any United States CBDC must be open, permissionless, and private – like cash. Anything less is a disservice to the American people and our democratic values.” Emmer concluded. Read the full letter to Fed Chair Powell here. Read key excerpts from the letter to Fed Chair Powell: “Chairman Powell: “We appreciate the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) work on a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the issues raised by its discussion paper, “Money and Payments: The U.S. Dollar in the Age of Digital Transformation.” As the Fed considers its next steps, we believe it is necessary to first understand the problems a CBDC would solve. Moreover, we believe the Fed should understand whether the benefits of a CBDC outweigh the risks to commercial banks, the existing payments system, and consumers. Last year, Committee Republicans released a set of principles to guide our review of a potential CBDC. These principles coalesce around many of the questions to which the Fed is seeking comment. As the Fed moves forward, we believe it should focus on the issues outlined below. 1. Identifying the inefficiencies in the U.S. payment system, and whether a CBDC so… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-joins-resolution-to-recognize-fallen-officers-during-national-police-week | Emmer Joins Resolution to Recognize Fallen Officers During National Police Week | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Emmer announced his support for a resolution recognizing National Police Week and paying tribute to the 619 officers, including three Minnesotans, who gave their lives in the line of duty in 2021. “Police officers are devoted to keeping our communities safe. We owe these brave men and women our recognition and gratitude,” Emmer said. The resolution was led by Representatives Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Michael Guest (MS-03) and supported by 77 additional co-sponsors. You can read the resolution in full here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-anoka-county-town-hall-2 | Emmer Announces Anoka County Town Hall | 2022-05-13 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Otsego, M.N.— Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding a town hall in Blaine. "Transparency and accessibility are always among my top priorities. Town halls are a great way to speak to constituents about the issues impacting them most,” said Emmer. "We look forward to another productive town hall.” Date: May 20, 2022 Time: 7:00PM-8:00PM Location: Blaine City Hall 10801 Town Square Drive NE Blaine, MN 55449 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-republican-leaders-demand-answers-on-cfpb-s-shady-policy-fellowship-program | Emmer, Republican Leaders Demand Answers on CFPB’s Shady Policy Fellowship Program | 2022-05-13 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | MN | Tom Emmer | E000294 | emmer.house.gov | emmer | https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (NC-10) sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra. Emmer and McHenry were joined by top Republican on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), and the Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, William Timmons (SC-04). Emmer said, “CFPB Director Chopra’s shadowy, hyper-partisan ‘fellows program’ flouts the transparency and accountability Americans deserve from their government. We deserve answers on this egregious misuse of taxpayer funding.” The letter calls on Director Chopra to provide detailed information regarding the CFPB’s opaque Policy Fellowship program. This request follows revelations that Director Chopra hand-picked several personal associates for the extremely high-paying program, at least one of whom assisted Chopra’s improper power grab to take control of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s agenda from then-Chair Jelena McWilliams. Read the full letter to Director Chopra here. Read key excerpts from the letter: “Dear Mr. Chopra: “Last year, Acting Director Dave Uejio launched the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Policy Fellowship to enhance expertise ‘on the markets for consumer financial products and services that affect American consumers.’ The Committee has obtained information that raises questions and concerns regarding the adequacy of the fellowship program’s compliance with ethics guidelines, among other things. Moreover, the salaries and job responsibilities for current CFPB Fellows are analogous to those of the Bureau’s senior political and career staff. This creates the appearance that the program is being used as a backdoor to circumvent civil service laws and Executive Branch guidance that prohibit preferential hiring and conflicts of interest. … “Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
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