Tom Emmer

We said we support the agreement. It is going to be great for Minnesota, not just for agriculture, but mining, manufacturing, medical, on it goes.

I am a big supporter of Taiwan and relations that we have with them.

As we consider the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, reauthorization, I offer an amendment to allow for a demonstration program that will issue grants to promote trauma-informed training for law enforcement and other personnel. The…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 32, after line 24, insert the following (and conform the table of contents accordingly): SECTION 205…

This March, during the National Hockey League's Gender Equality Month, I want to congratulate the Minnesota Whitecaps for making it to the National Women's Hockey League playoffs. Not everyone can play professional sports, but everyone can…

``When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. ``The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have…

I was unexpectedly detained and unable to cast my vote in support of this legislation. If present in the chamber, I would have voted Aye on H.R. 6901. ____________________

May I inquire how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota has 2 minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I thank the chairman for his work and continued support on this issue. To make a few closing points, nothing about this amendment would allow for mining in the Boundary Waters, period. {time} 1800 In fact, to demonstrate the disconnect and…

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, may I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Minnesota has 2 minutes remaining. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes…

With access to millions of Americans' personal information, the IRS is one of the most powerful agencies in Washington. Unsurprisingly, the agency has failed to secure that information from abuse. That is why I was pleased to see the…

I think you can become a prisoner of your need for security, and I really am troubled at the tone that suggests that U.S. citizens should give up more of their privacy rights.

I too rise in support of H.R. 5877, the Main Street Growth Act. Ever since the JOBS Act was signed into law, Congress has worked hard to build on its success to ensure American businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors are able to realize…

When we talk about the opiate crisis, we talk often of its victims, but there is an important group that we are leaving out: survivors. Individuals who complete inpatient rehabilitation and other treatment programs have been forgotten and…

There is no question that exercise is good for the body. Whether it is walking, biking, or playing hockey on a frozen lake, exercise reduces your chances of getting heart disease, helps maintain a healthy weight, improves mood and mental…

Today Congress has a rare opportunity to help millions of Americans achieve their version of the American Dream. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act is the most significant progrowth, deregulation bill this…

I want to thank the ranking member for his leadership, as well. There seems to be a lot of Minnesotans very concerned about this issue. I rise today in support of H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act, authored by my colleague from…

Again, I want to thank Representative Smucker for his leadership on this issue; as well as Chairman Roe; my colleague, the ranking member from Minnesota's Seventh District, and the entire staff of the Veterans' Affairs Committee for their…

In my home State of Minnesota, agriculture is one of the primary drivers of our economy. Right now, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers across the country are looking to Congress for a strong farm bill that improves the farm safety…

I must have a different point of view when it comes to some of my colleagues on cryptocurrencies.

We worry that too much government could kill this thing before it can grow into something that is very good for our economy.

Many years ago, an outstanding coach from my home State of Minnesota once said, ``I learned early on that you do not put greatness into people but somehow try to pull it out.'' That coach was Herb Brooks, who led Team USA to victory at the…

I thank the chairman for the time. Mr. Speaker, on countless occasions, my colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee have called out the challenges faced by our family-owned community banks and credit unions created by the one…

I urge my colleagues on both sides of aisle to listen to the stories of their constituents and support the relief they are asking for. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1116, the TAILOR Act.