WASHINGTON — Majority Whip Tom Emmer and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) today sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler demanding answers on the SEC’s position that airdrops are securities transactions. In their letter, Whip Emmer and Chairman McHenry expressed concern that “a misapplication of the securities laws will pre... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Majority Whip Tom Emmer highlighted House Republicans’ work this week to pass more than two dozen bills aimed at curbing China’s influence on the world stage, amid the Harris-Biden administration’s “disturbing pattern of appeasement” that has strengthened American adversaries like China. In case you missed it… House GOP passes raft of bills contrasting China policies with Biden-Harris... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer slammed Democrats for fighting against the SAVE Act – a commonsense bill, supported by 87 percent of Americans, that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and removes non-citizens from voter rolls. Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “Yesterday, Hakeem Jefferies sent his Democrat colleagues a letter urging them to reject our go... Read More »
WASHINGTON —Following the resurgence of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined House Republican leadership in slamming Democrats for having “enabled and empowered the antisemites in their party.” In case you missed it… GOP leaders vow 'action' as Columbia University swarmed by anti-Israel agitators Fox News Elizabeth Elkind September 3, 2024 https://www.foxnews... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Whip Emmer, Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, and Chairwoman Stefanik issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced prescription drug price controls mandated by the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.” “Two years after the passage of Congressional Democrats’ failed Inflation Expansion Act, Americans continue to feel the disastrous effects the law has ha... Read More »
WASHINGTON – In a wide-ranging interview with the Washington Reporter, Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed Gary Gensler’s failures as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speculation that Kamala Harris could tap Gensler or Elizabeth Warren to be her Treasury Secretary, and more. The full transcript can be found here. In case you missed it… Interview: Rep. Tom Emmer on bitco... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Ahead of today’s vote on the House Floor, Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced key stakeholder support for H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and the removal of non-citizens from voter rolls. Here is what stakeholders are saying in response to the SAVE Act: ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed Democrats’ efforts to undermine election integrity by advocating for illegal immigrants to vote in federal elections. This week, the House will consider Rep. Chip Roy’s (TX-21) SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “It’s ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Ahead of consideration on the House Floor, Majority Whip Tom Emmer today announced key stakeholder support for H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, and H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. The slate of appropriations bills focus on advancin... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise and Whip Emmer released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to overturn its decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, calling Chevron“unworkable” and “fundamentally misguided.” “For forty years, Chevron deference has led to a massive expansion of the federal government and a ... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise and Whip Emmer today released the following statement on the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) vote: “The Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group voted 3-2 to file a brief with the D.C. Circuit in the case against Steve Bannon. The amicus brief will be submitted after Bannon files a petition for rehearing en banc and will be in support of neither party. It... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed House Republicans’ resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with lawfully issued Congressional subpoenas. Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “So the question that should be asked is what are they hiding, and why? These are fundamental questions behind House Republicans' r... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer underscored his commitment to “crypto-friendly, stablecoin-friendly, digital asset-friendly laws” in an exclusive interview with Semafor on Wednesday, as crypto shapes up to be a top legislative issue. In case you missed it… Why Congress’s No. 1 crypto fan is feeling so good about 2024 Semafor Kadia Goba June 5, 2024 https://www.semafor.com/article/06/05/2024/e... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined Fox Business Network's The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald on Tuesday to discuss Joe Biden’s corrupt, two-tiered justice system and House Republicans’ plans to restore the rule of law. Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer on Biden’s TIME interview gaffes: “Well, you clearly have a President in decline, a human being in decline, Liz. L... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed the Democrats’ corrupt weaponization of our justice system against President Trump and House Republicans’ actions to hold them accountable. Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “Last week, Democrats pulled off the biggest sham in U.S. history. It’s no secret that their case against President Trump has been a witch hunt from the be... Read More »
