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ICYMI: Whip Emmer pens State of the Union op-ed highlighting Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts

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In a new op-ed in Alpha News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) outlined how the state of the union is strong thanks to Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts. Whip Emmer also detailed how his State of the Union guests – Blaine Police Chief Brian Podany and Blaine Brothers’ Board Chairman Dean Dally – are benefiting from the pro-growth tax provisions in this once-in-a-generation piece of leg...

Whip Emmer joins CNBC’s Squawk Box ahead of SOTU to discuss Republicans’ America First wins

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This morning, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joinedCNBC’s Squawk Box ahead of the State of the Union address to highlight various America First wins secured by President Trump and Republicans over the past year, including on the economy and border security. Click here to watch Whip Emmer on CNBC’s Squawk Box. Whip Emmer on the economy: “What [President Trump] is doing is what he did in hi...

Whip Emmer: Thanks to President Trump, the state of the union is strong

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Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address to tout the historic Working Families Tax Cuts and highlight how real Americans are benefiting from Republican leadership in Washington. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “The state of a union is only as strong as the state of its people. And under P...

Whip Emmer: “The State of the Union is Strong and Getting Stronger”

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the below statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address. Whip Emmer: “The takeaway from President Trump’s address is clear: the state of the union is strong and getting stronger. After four years of rapid decline under Joe Biden, President Trump and Republicans have delivered on their promises to lower costs, restore law and order...

Whip Emmer Announces Guests for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON – Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) announced Blaine Police Chief Brian Podany and Blaine Brothers Board Chairman Dean Dally as his guests to President Trump’s State of the Union address tomorrow evening. Chief Podany has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience and is the son and grandson of law enforcement officers. After serving over 20 years in the Anoka County ...

ICYMI: Whip Emmer gives opening statement at Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on immigration enforcement

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WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) delivered the following opening statement in a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing to examine immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “Thank you Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the committee for this opportunity. It’s not every day a lowly H...

Whip Emmer touts key stakeholder support for the SAVE America Act

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for Representative Chip Roy’s (R-Texas) SAVE America Act, which restores the integrity of America’s election system by requiring a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot and proof of citizenship to register to vote. Here’s what stakeholders are saying about the SAVE America Act: AMAC Action: “America’s seniors hav...

Whip Emmer, Republican Women’s Caucus host policy event in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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As first reported by The Daily Signal, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today hosted a lunch with former female athletes, outside stakeholders, and members of Congress in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day and to discuss how lawmakers can continue to advance policies that protect women’s sports. Lawmakers in attendance included Republican Women's Caucus Co-Chair Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) ...

Whip Emmer: House Republicans will restore integrity to American elections and ensure the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws

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Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to slam Democrats for their eagerness to shut down vital government services to protect illegal aliens. Whip Emmer also blasted his colleagues across the aisle for their opposition to the SAVE America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote in federal elections. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s r...

Whip Emmer to Testify Before Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Minnesota Officials’ Lack of Cooperation with Federal Government

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) will testify at Chairman Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9am ET. The oversight hearing will focus on the need for local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minnesota State House Majority Leader Harr...

Whip Emmer joins Lara Trump for a sit-down interview on government funding, voter ID, midterm elections

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Fox News’ My View with Lara Trump alongside Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) to discuss government funding, the SAVE America Act, and Congressional Republicans’ agenda ahead of the midterm elections. Click here to watch Whips Emmer and Barrasso on My View with Lara Trump. Whip Emmer on the Democrats’ list of demands for DHS funding: “Well, ...

Whip Emmer touts key stakeholder support for D.C. tax relief legislation

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for H.J. Res. 142, introduced by Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas), which allows Washington, D.C., residents to experience the full tax benefits of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cut Act, despite the D.C. Council’s best efforts. Here’s what stakeholders are saying about H.J. Res. 142: AMAC Action: “AMAC Action t...

Whip Emmer: We must get government funding bills to President Trump’s desk swiftly

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Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to urge the swift passage of the government funding deal passed out of the Senate last week to end the partial government shutdown and continue to deliver on the America First agenda. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “Once again, Republicans are making clear that we are the party of responsible governa...

“Actions speak louder than words”: Whip Emmer blasts Tim Walz, Jacob Frey for their stubborn refusal to cooperate with federal law enforcement

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This morning, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends to discuss the ongoing federal law enforcement operations in Minneapolis. Whip Emmer praised President Trump for his leadership in sending Border Czar Tom Homan to the Twin Cities to get the worst of the worst off the streets of Minnesota and slammed Tim Walz and Jacob Frey for their stubborn refusal to cooperate ...

Whip Emmer statement on President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve Chair

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WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair. Whip Emmer: “Nominating Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman was another outstanding pick by President Trump. Kevin’s understanding of our capital markets and expertise on monetary policy will allow him to course correct ...