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WASHINGTON – Following evidence that the Biden administration is pursuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Majority Whip Tom Emmer authored an op-ed in The Hill laying out the case against CBDC’s and how his legislation, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, would protect Americans’ right to financial privacy. In case you missed it… My plan to protect Americans’ financial privacy… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer rallied support from outside organizations for six bills that came to the House floor during Energy Week. They focus on restoring American energy dominance, lowering energy costs for families, and counteracting the Biden administration’s disastrous Green New Deal agenda. Here is what stakeholders are saying in response to Energy Week in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed the six energy bills being brought to the floor in the House this week. These bills focus on counteracting the Biden administration’s Green New Deal agenda that has increased costs and decreased America’s energy independence.  Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “As you’ve already heard from our… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined CNN’s The Source on Thursday to discuss Chuck Schumer’s “abhorrent” call for new elections in Israel and Israel funding legislation in the House. Click here or above to watch the full interview. Whip Emmer on Chuck Schumer calling for new elections in Israel: “They have been talking about how they stand with our best ally in… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed how House Republicans are focused on passing commonsense solutions while Joe Biden and the Democrats are busy playing “blame games.” Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “The American people elected a Republican House Majority at the first chance they were given to put a stop to Joe Biden and the Democrats’… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer slammed Chuck Schumer for calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an “obstacle to peace” and for demanding new elections in Israel. Click here or above to watch the clip. Whip Emmer: “Chuck Schumer calling for the U.S. to meddle in Israel's elections is unprecedented and very dangerous. If he wanted to focus on elections… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer today joined IntraFi’s Banking with Interest podcast to discuss his flagship legislation prohibiting the Federal Reserve from creating a surveillance-style central bank digital currency (CBDC). Whip Emmer also criticized the Biden administration for moving forward on CBDC research and development without Congressional approval as promised. In case you… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Exchanging the House floor for an ice rink, Majority Whip Tom Emmer united Team Lawmakers to secure their sixth win in a row against Team Lobbyists at Tuesday night’s Congressional Hockey Challenge. Over the last 15 years, the annual hockey game has raised more than $1 million for charities such as the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club in Washington, D.C., Capital Beltway Warriors… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Whip Emmer joined Breitbart News Daily to discuss Joe Biden’s apathetic remarks about his self-made crisis at the southern border during Thursday night's State of the Union address. Whip Emmer called out Biden for only now speaking on his open border because it is “a political liability” and “is going to cost him his election.”  In case you missed it… Exclusive… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Tonight, Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined Fox Business Network’s The Bottom Line to discuss the upcoming State of the Union address and the reality of Joe Biden’s America. Click here or above to watch the full interview. Whip Emmer on Joe Biden likely blaming House Republicans during State of the Union: “Look, the best thing you can do is just let him do what… Read more »