In a recent interview with EWTN News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) highlighted “Catholic Connections,” a monthly gathering of Catholic members of Congress, staff, downtown stakeholders, and local priests aimed at fostering fellowship and encouraging one another through their shared faith. In case you missed it… ‘Catholic Connections’ aims to unite Catholics working on Capitol Hill EWTN ... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to slam Democrats for their refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resulting in thousands of TSA officers missing paychecks last week, causing serious travel delays across the country. Whip Emmer also highlighted the SCAM Act, a bill he introduced in January alongside Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) to make... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted “From the Ice to the House: the Stanley Cup Experience” in his U.S. Capitol office for the fourth year in a row. Whip Emmer welcomed lawmakers, staff, and hockey fanatics to view and take photos with the world-renowned trophy. The Cup visits Whip Emmer’s office just one week before the annual Congressional Hockey Challenge taking place on March 26, 2... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership for a press conference at House Republicans’ issue conference to discuss the GOP agenda for the remainder of the 119th Congress. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “From the start of the 119th Congress, House Republicans hit the ground running to enact President Trump’s America First agenda. Since then, ... Read More »
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) sat down for interviews with Fox News, the New York Post, and the Daily Caller, following Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee examining the rampant fraud in Minnesota. In the interviews, Whip Emmer takes aim at the shady timeline of events surrounding Keith Ellison’s meeting with So... Read More »
As first reported by Fox News’ Alexis McAdams, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today waived on at the House Oversight Committee hearing on Minnesota fraud, where he grilled Attorney General Keith Ellison about his role in enabling billions of dollars to be stolen through fraud in the state. Read the transcript of Whip Emmer’s full line of questioning below. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to commend President Trump’s decisive action to address the threat of Iran once and for all. Additionally, Whip Emmer called on Democrats to end their nearly three-week shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, especially amid heightened threats. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “Thank you, Bria... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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.) ... Read More »
