Tom Emmer

That is a lie propagated by those who have never had to do mental math at the grocery store.

My constituents just experienced the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner in history.

I was regrettably unable to vote on November 2, 2021. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on all the day's legislation: rollcall No. 342 (H.R. 1975), rollcall No. 343 (H.R. 5221), rollcall No. 344 (H.R. 3616), rollcall No. 345…

I was regrettably unable to vote on November 1, 2021. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on H.R. 1619 and ``yes'' on H.R. 2758. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Axne (Spanberger) Barragan…

I thank my colleague from Minnesota for the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the previous question so that we can immediately consider H.R. 5586. This bill would kill a Biden administration proposal that would allow IRS agents to…

Unfortunately, if your government worked, you would not have to be here, so I am sorry that you all have to come before the committee to plead your cause because the Majority in Congress cannot craft legislation that actually serves the…

Actually, Chair Gensler, I appreciate the answer. I don't know--at the end, we still disagree on the securities aspect.

This is why it is really important for the SEC to develop a framework in which the crypto industry can operate.

Any attempt to craft a central bank digital currency that enables the Fed to provide retail bank accounts and mobilizes the CBDC rails into a surveillance tool, able to collect all sorts of information on Americans, would do nothing other…

I think we have every right to ask why giving no-strings-attached money to Houston is the answer here?

Financial technology and cryptocurrency are the future of the global financial system.

Most importantly, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology unlock access to opportunity.

Cryptocurrency allows people to transact with each other in real time across borders for very little cost.

you introduced excellent legislation last Congress that was bipartisan and co-sponsored by Representatives Soto and Khanna

I also introduced the Securities Clarity Act, which provides clarity for the SEC on token issues

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay`` on rollcall No. 176.

The benefit of having a digital dollar would only come to fruition if it were open, permissionless, and private.

We should not lose sight of these values, and we should not craft a CBDC that enables the Fed to provide retail banking accounts for Americans that, in fact, would convert the Fed into a consumer bank.

Like Representative Luetkemeyer before me, I am very happy that you are hosting this timely hearing to discuss the potential of United States digital dollars, because we probably now are all beginning to realize this discussion is…

Many families, including my own, have been impacted by cancer. For more than 178,000 Americans diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, the Be The Match program represents hope. Founded in Minnesota, Be The Match…

As financial innovation advances, it is important that we work to provide appropriate and considerate regulatory avenues for Fintech companies.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, for the second consecutive Congress, House Democrats have shown us what their priorities are. Is their top priority, H.R. 1, about improving roads and bridges? No. Is their top priority…

I think we need to value the right of the individual to make decisions for themselves.

As we begin this new session of Congress, I rise today to honor the memory and legacy of my friend, Minnesota Congressman Jim Ramstad. For nearly two decades, Jim represented the people of Minnesota's Third Congressional District. Sadly…

I hope it has become apparent on both sides, the multitude of policy questions and topics in the area of Fintech.