Press Releases

Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer hosted a roundtable discussion of H.R. 1, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) Lower Energy Costs Act, which restores America’s energy independence and lower costs for families. Whip Emmer was joined by former Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, Majority Leader Scalise, Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR),… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Majority Whip Tom Emmer gave the following remarks at the signing of House Republicans’ bill overhauling D.C.’s radical criminal code: “We’re only two months into our majority, and House Republicans keep delivering for the American people. First, we forced Joe Biden’s hand on everything from ending the COVID national emergency to bringing him to the bargaining table on the… Read more »

Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer hosted a roundtable discussion on H.R. 5, Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s (R-La.) Parents Bill of Rights Act, which delivers on a core tenant of the House Republican Majority’s Commitment to America and upholds a parent’s right to be involved in his or her child’s education. Whip Emmer was joined by Education and the Workforce… Read more »

Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) issued the following statement: "President Joe Biden's budget is a reckless proposal doubling down on the same Far Left spending policies that have led to record inflation and our current debt… Read more »

 Majority Whip Tom Emmer released the following statement regarding President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight’s address was more of the same gaslighting we’ve received from the Biden administration over the last two years. Joe Biden’s incompetence has led to crisis after crisis, each of which he has no real plan to fix. Main Street Americans are tired of suffering at… Read more »

Majority Whip Tom Emmer released the following statement regarding the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: “By voting to defund Joe Biden’s army of 87,000 new IRS agents, our Republican Majority has taken an important step to put the American people first and stop the reckless spending. The Biden administration wants to fund its out-of-control spending agenda by shaking… Read more »

Majority Whip-elect Tom Emmer today announced Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) will serve as Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress.  “No one is more tenacious and determined than Guy, and his experience as a US Navy veteran is a vital addition to our leadership team. His reputation and relationships within the Republican conference speak volumes about his abilities. Guy will play a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the below statement following his election as Majority Whip for the 118th Congress:  It is an honor to be entrusted by my colleagues with the role of Majority Whip. Now the hard work begins. It’s time to unite our conference and deliver on our promises to the American people.  ### Read more »