Press Releases

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement regarding the unrest in Minneapolis and ongoing violence against federal law enforcement in the state. Whip Emmer: “The scenes of destruction and damage taking place in Minneapolis are abhorrent. This violence cannot be tolerated. Unfortunately, our state leaders’ inaction and support of these violent riots… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is calling for the denaturalization of Somalis convicted of defrauding American taxpayers. Whip Emmer’s call comes after the Assistant U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, Joe Thompson, estimated that $9 billion has been stolen through fraud in Minnesota. Roughly 90% of the individuals charged with fraud in Minnesota are of Somali… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. More than 300 organizations have voiced their support for this legislation, which creates certainty in the permitting process and spurs domestic investment in critical infrastructure, energy, and… Read more »

Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted lawmakers and stakeholder groups for a discussion on permitting reform ahead of House action on legislation to cut red tape, lower costs, and speed up permitting for energy and infrastructure projects. Whip Emmer was joined by Representatives Nick Begich (R-Alaska), Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.), Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), Addison McDowell… Read more »

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Minnesota farmers are thanking President Trump following his announcement of a $12 billion aid package for American farmers. “President Trump is putting American farmers first, and this announcement is further proof of his commitment to their success,” said Whip Emmer. “The Working Families Tax Cut we passed earlier this year strengthens the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, which creates a national Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) framework that supports student-athletes and recenters the educational mission of college athletics. More than 100 organizations – including various… Read more »

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act: “House Republicans have been consistent with our calls for transparency and accountability regarding Epstein. That is why I voted in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act this afternoon. Unlike the Democrats — who only care… Read more »

Ahead of the House vote to reopen the government following the Democrat shutdown, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is touting key stakeholder support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. Stakeholder support for the Senate-passed legislation comes in addition to countless organizations’ continued calls for a… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This morning, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Fox & Friends on day 30 of the Democrat government shutdown to discuss the Democrats’ continual refusal to reopen the government and the needless pain their political games are inflicting on the American people. Click here or above to watch Whip Emmer on Fox News’ Fox & Friends. Whip Emmer on… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership on day 29 of the Democrat government shutdown to call out the Democrats’ hypocrisy as they continually refuse to reopen the government. Click here to watch Whip Emmer’s remarks. Whip Emmer: “The Democrats have no leader, no vision, no message, and nothing proves it… Read more »