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Vice President Vance Joins Whip Emmer for a Conversation on Catholic Faith, Public Service

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Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted Vice President JD Vance for a fireside chat to discuss their shared Catholic faith and calling to public service. The discussion took place at the latest meeting of Whip Emmer’s Catholic Connections gathering, which hosted more than two dozen Republican Members of Congress, more than 75 downtown stakeholders, and six local…

Whip Emmer: Tim Walz, DFL Block Life-Changing Tax Cuts for Minnesotans

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released a statement following the conclusion of the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, during which Tim Walz and Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party officials blocked key provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts from going into effect for hardworking Minnesota families.  “Tim Walz and the DFL just blocked historic tax relief for…

Whip Emmer Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable, Pizza for Police Event in Celebration of National Police Week

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This National Police Week, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted law enforcement officers, stakeholder groups, and fellow members of Congress for a law enforcement roundtable and a “Pizza for Police” appreciation lunch.  “Police officers are the frontline defenders of our families, businesses, and communities, and they deserve all the recognition and gratitude in the…

Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill’s successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bill, was led by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson…

Whip Emmer’s CBDC Ban Legislation Sent to Senate

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives successfully advanced his legislation, HR. 1919, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, to the U.S. Senate. The bill, which was first passed by the House in July 2025, has now been attached to the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and awaits…

Whip Emmer Applauds Fraud-Related Raids Happening in Minneapolis

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement following reports that Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents are currently raiding more than 20 locations in Minneapolis in relation to federal fraud investigations. Whip Emmer: “President Trump and his administration have made it crystal clear -…

Whip Emmer Welcomes the Stanley Cup Back to Congress

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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…

Whip Emmer: “The State of the Union is Strong and Getting Stronger”

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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,…

Whip Emmer Announces Guests for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

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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…

Whip Emmer, Republican Women’s Caucus host policy event in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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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…