Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership on day two of the Democrat government shutdown to discuss its impacts and to urge Senate Democrats to pass the House-passed, clean continuing resolution. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “Our men and women in uniform. Veterans. Air traffic controllers. Farmers and ranchers. Federal workers and their ... Read More »
In an exclusive interview with Fox News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) called out Democrats for shutting the government down over their “misguided priorities that put illegals ahead of taxpaying American citizens.” In case you missed it… Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says Fox News Peter Pinedo October 3, 2025 As Democrats attempt to... Read More »
Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is touting key stakeholder support for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, or the House-passed, clean CR. It is now day three of the Democrats’ government shutdown, and stakeholders are urging Democrats in the Senate to reopen the government by passing the House-passed, clean CR. Here’s what stakeholders are saying: Airlines for America: “You’r... Read More »
In an exclusive statement to Axios, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) slammed Democrats for shutting down the government and allowing specific health care services to lapse for millions of Americans. In case you missed it… Some telehealth and home care frozen by shutdown Axios Maya Goldman October 1, 2025 The government shutdown left some seniors without access to telehealth, while others re... Read More »
This morning, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House and Senate Republican leadership to discuss the Democrat-led government shutdown and its impacts on the American people. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “‘A government shutdown serves no one.’ ‘Government shutdowns unleash chaos on federal workers, delay pay for servicemembers, and weaken our position on th... Read More »
In an op-ed for Stars and Stripes, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) detail the impacts of the Democrat-led government shutdown on America’s veterans and urge Senate Democrats to reopen the government by passing the clean House-passed continuing resolution. In case you missed it… Democrats must stop playing politics with Am... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the Democrats’ plan to shut the government down. Emmer appealed to Leaders Schumer and Jeffries to do the right thing, stop pandering to their far-left base, and vote to keep the government open. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer on CNBC’s Squawk Box. Whip Emmer on the Republicans’ House-passed continuing resolution... Read More »
In an exclusive statement to Fox News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) backed up the National Border Patrol Council’s endorsement of the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a Democrat-led government shutdown. In their endorsement, the union warned that a shutdown would impact “mission critical funding” and cautioned Democrats against political games. In case you missed it… Bor... Read More »
Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Bloomberg’s “The Close” to discuss government funding and the Democrats’ looming shutdown. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer on Bloomberg’s “The Close.” Whip Emmer on a potential government shutdown: “First off, the House Republicans actually did the reasonable and responsible thing by passing a completely clean continuing resolution. It’... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) announced key stakeholder support for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This bill keeps the government open, allows House Republicans to continue advancing the America First agenda, and serves the American people while Congress continues working through the regular order appropriations process. Here is what stakeholders ar... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Newsmax’s Wake Up America to discuss Republicans’ government funding plan and President Trump’s successful crime crackdown in D.C. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer on Newsmax’s Wake Up America. Whip Emmer on government funding: “I never share the whip count that we have, but we’re going to pass a clean continuing resolution today. It’ll go unt... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus to discuss the Republicans’ passage of a clean continuing resolution to keep the America First agenda moving forward, Democrat votes against a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, and member security discussions. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus. Whip Emmer on government funding: “This ... Read More »
In an interview with The Daily Signal, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) highlighted House Republicans’ legislative efforts to enhance President Trump’s successful crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. In case you missed it… GOP’s Emmer Hails DC Anti-Crime Bills Passed by House, Urges Support for Trump’s Larger Crackdown The Daily Signal George Caldwell September 17, 2025 House Majority Whi... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, contrasting reactions to tragedy across the political spectrum, and House Republicans’ legislation to address crime in Washington, D.C. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “Last week, the world watched in horror as a political assassination was carrie... Read More »
Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republicans for a prayer vigil to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “I want to begin by offering our prayers to the entire Kirk family as they continue to grieve this unfathomable loss. A wife lost her husband. Two children lost their father. A young, beautiful family has b... Read More »
