Congress Keeps Spending
Recently I voted NO on the minibus spending bills (H.R. 6157) and the FAA reauthorization bill (H.R. 302). These were tough votes for me because there are policies in the bills I do support, including funding for our military and the largest pay raise in years for our troops, as well as funding for important medical […]
A Look Back at this Session
Yesterday marked the last day of session for the U.S. House of Representatives until September. (The same does not hold true for the U.S. Senate, who will stay in Washington through August due to historic obstruction by the Democrats.) As I headed back to Minnesota to continue working in the district, I reflected on the […]
No to a Broken Process
Congress met another funding deadline last week, this time with a massive $1.3 trillion omnibus to fund the government through September. The 2,200+ page bill was given to me and my colleagues approximately 17 hours before we were scheduled to vote. When I came to Washington, I made a commitment to Minnesotans to uphold the fiscal […]
About the Budget…
Last week, Congress passed a massive spending bill that raises spending caps and ultimately increases our nation’s $20 trillion debt. Despite some positive provisions in the deal, including funding for our nation’s military, I could not support it. Here’s why: Over the next two years, this deal raises spending by nearly $300 billion, including an […]
WSJ : Lawmakers Seek to Ease Mortgage-Disclosure Rule for Small Lenders
This article on H.R. 2954, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, was published in the Wall Street Journal, January 12, 2018. Read the full article here. Excerpts: The legislation would allow a significant proportion of community banks and credit unions to escape reporting requirements that came into effect this month. The new requirements fall under the […]
Simple is Better
There are big advancements occurring regarding Congress reforming our nation’s tax code. Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act after dozens of hours of debate and conversation. Chairman Kevin Brady introduced two amendments that were added to the bill to better reflect the demands of the American […]
Budget Paves the Way for Tax Reform
Last week was a big week in Washington, D.C. The House passed the budget, which is a fiscally responsible framework that garnered wide support from conservative groups across the country. I was proud to support this budget, which paves the way for the first substantial tax reform this nation has seen in more than 30 years. […]
Emmer Endorses Stauber
For Immediate Release November 2, 2017 Contact: David FitzSimmons 320-282-6078 EMMER ENDORSES STAUBER Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement on Pete Stauber, Congressional Candidate for Minnesota’s Eighth District: “I am proud to endorse Pete Stauber in his campaign to be our next Congressman from Minnesota’s Eighth District. Pete is a born […]
Two of My Bills Cleared Committee
Last November, Americans went to the polls and demanded we Make America Great Again. While the mainstream media may not always tell you about our progress, we are working to make that goal a reality. Last week, in the House Financial Services Committee we got a little closer to it. I am proud that two […]
Let’s Return to Regular Order
Last week we left Washington D.C. to return to our favorite states, celebrate Independence Day and spend time traveling the district. I must admit I prefer to spend time at home speaking with Minnesotans, but there is important work that needs to get done, so we are back in our nation’s capital this week. While […]