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

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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 House member g...

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 ...

Emmer, Stauber, Fischbach, Finstad Honor One Year Since Passage of Historic Laken Riley Act

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Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement in honor of the one-year passage of the Laken Riley Act. On January 22, 2025, the Laken Riley Act passed the House by a vote of 263-156, with 46 Democrats voting in favor, including the members' Minnesota colleague, ...

Whip Emmer touts key stakeholder support for pro-life legislation

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for two pieces of pro-life legislation considered on the House floor this week. The bills include Representative Michelle Fischbach’s (R-Minn.) Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and Representative Ashley Hinson’s (R-Iowa) Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. Here’s what stakeholders are saying about Re...

ICYMI: Whip Emmer applauds Trump administration’s actions to restore law and order, touts the SCAM Act

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today joined Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus to applaud the Trump administration on its actions to restore law and order in Minneapolis, including this morning’s arrests of two individuals involved with the so-called “protest” at Cities Church in St. Paul on Sunday. Whip Emmer also discussed his recently introduced SCAM Act and Keith Ellison’s questionable know...

ICYMI: How Whip Tom Emmer helped Trump flip the Republican script on spending bills

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In an exclusive interview with NBC News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) gave insight into how he has worked with President Trump and House Republican leadership to repeatedly overcome the odds and deliver on Republicans’ America First agenda. In case you missed it… How Whip Tom Emmer helped Trump flip the Republican script on spending bills NBC News Sahil Kapur January 21, 2026 Facing the...

Whip Emmer: The Golden Age of America is here, and we’re just getting started

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Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to celebrate President Trump’s first year back in office and tout Republicans’ historic wins on affordability, border security, and crypto. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “‘The Golden Age of America begins right now.’ That was President Trump’s opening statement of his inaugural address just one year...