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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...

Whip Emmer introduces SCAM Act to denaturalize fraudsters, terrorists, felons

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As first reported by Fox News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to clarify what evidence the government can use when proving an individual did not meet the lawful requirements at the time of their naturalization. The bill creates a path to denaturalize anyone who, within 10 years of their naturalization, is convict...

ICYMI: Whip Emmer pens new op-ed highlighting President Trump’s first-year wins for Minnesotans

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In a new op-ed in Alpha News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) touted how President Trump’s first year back in office has benefitted Minnesotans — particularly when it comes to rooting out the waste, fraud, and abuse that has occurred on Governor Tim Walz’s watch. In case you missed it… Tom Emmer: President Trump’s first year and the war on government fraud Alpha News House Majority Whip To...

Whip Emmer statement on unrest in Minneapolis

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement regarding the unrest in Minneapolis and ongoing violence against federal law enforcement in the state. Whip Emmer: “The scenes of destruction and damage taking place in Minneapolis are abhorrent. This violence cannot be tolerated. Unfortunately, our state leaders’ inaction and support of these violent riots are failing every ...

Whip Emmer: Minnesota Democrats are protecting criminals over law-abiding Minnesotans

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Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to back Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers as they get criminal illegal aliens off the streets of Minnesota despite Democrats in the state making every effort to impede their operations. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer:“I want to begin by thanking President Trump, his all-star cabinet, ...

Whip Emmer joins Sharia Free America Caucus

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As first reported by investigative journalist Laura Loomer, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that he is the newest member of the Sharia Free America Caucus, which was recently launched by Representatives Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Keith Self (R-Texas) to defend the American way of life against the rise of Sharia. “Sharia is completely incompatible with the American way of life a...

ICYMI: Whip Emmer pens new op-ed holding Tim Walz accountable for Minnesota fraud

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In a new op-ed in Fox News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) recapped the fraud schemes that have taken place in Minnesota under Tim Walz’s watch and how the Trump administration, along with Congressional Republicans, is working to hold the Walz administration accountable. The op-ed comes ahead of Whip Emmer’s participation in today’s House Oversight committee hearing with Minnesota state r...