House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) issues the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates for Fiscal Year 2025. “Tim Walz’s Minnesota has one of the highest SNAP overpayment rates in the country,” said Whip Emmer. “Under Walz’s so-called leadership, our overpayment rate ... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to highlight the two appropriations bills on the House Floor this week and how the legislation will cut waste, fraud, and abuse while supporting President Trump’s America First agenda. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “This week, House Republicans are once again demonstrating that our focus is on gover... Read More »
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and House Republicans continue to take steps to combat fraud and protect taxpayers’ money. This month alone, House Republicans have passed 12 bills focused on combatting fraud. The bills, which originated in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Education and the Workforce, will help federal agencies better identify and ... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to highlight the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s new report exposing Tim Walz and Keith Ellison for their failure to stop billions in fraud in Minnesota. Whip Emmer also touted Republicans’ whole-of-government efforts to combat fraud across government programs. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks.... Read More »
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for S. 2, or the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through FY2029 and blocks Democrats’ attempts to undermine border security. Here’s what stakeholders are saying: Bull Moose Project: "After four years of open borders under the Biden ... Read More »
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s new report exposing Tim Walz and Keith Ellison’s refusal to act on knowledge of widespread fraud in taxpayer-funded programs, resulting in billions stolen by fraudsters for years without interference. “Fraudsters may be holding the smoking gun, but Tim Wa... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to highlight Republicans’ anti-fraud efforts and contrast that to the Democrats’ continual aiding and abetting of rampant fraud in blue states like Minnesota. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “For years, my colleagues and I have been calling out the rampant fraud in my home state of Minnesota. From chi... Read More »
In an exclusive interview with The Hill’s Emily Brooks, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) pulled back the curtain on what the whip’s job is really like. In the sit-down interview, Whip Emmer emphasized how trust, communication, and respect are integral to achieving President Trump’s America First agenda amid historically slim margins. In case you missed it… Emmer manages GOP emotions as whip... Read More »
Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted Vice President JD Vance for a fireside chat to discuss their shared Catholic faith and calling to public service. The discussion took place at the latest meeting of Whip Emmer’s Catholic Connections gathering, which hosted more than two dozen Republican Members of Congress, more than 75 downtown stakeholders, and six local priests. Whip Emmer: ... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to highlight two bills on the floor this week to deliver much-needed wins for America’s veterans, their families, and survivors of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “Too often, we forget the price of freedom. It is thanks to the bravery and sac... Read More »
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released a statement following the conclusion of the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, during which Tim Walz and Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party officials blocked key provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts from going into effect for hardworking Minnesota families. “Tim Walz and the DFL just blocked historic tax relief for hardworking Minnesotans f... Read More »
This National Police Week, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted law enforcement officers, stakeholder groups, and fellow members of Congress for a law enforcement roundtable and a “Pizza for Police” appreciation lunch. “Police officers are the frontline defenders of our families, businesses, and communities, and they deserve all the recognition and gratitude in the world,” said Whip Emme... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of law enforcement during National Police Week. Whip Emmer also criticized Democrats’ soft-on-crime, anti-police policies and rhetoric, which threaten public safety and endanger law enforcement officers. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “From sheriff’s deput... Read More »
This National Police Week, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is continuing the tradition of lighting up his Capitol office windows blue to honor America’s law enforcement officers. Read more below from The Daily Signal. In case you missed it… Emmer Lights the Capitol, Vows GOP Will ‘Always Back the Blue’ The Daily Signal Virginia Grace McKinnon May 11, 2026 During Police Week, GOP leadership... Read More »
This morning, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss affordability, funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, fraud in Minnesota, and more. Click here to watch Whip Emmer on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria. Whip Emmer on Republicans getting their message out to voters: “We are 435 pieces of geography with unique demographics in each on... Read More »
