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Tom Emmer

Tom Emmer

RRepublicanMN-6 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone19
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
16
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 7Environment: 4Veterans: 3Trade: 2Housing: 1Economy: 1Agriculture: 1Education: 1Social Security: 1Foreign Policy: 1Immigration: 1Defense: 1Crime & Justice: 1Labor: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 11Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 2

Statements (16)

Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR3234HR4551
KEEPING DEPOSITS LOCAL ACT

KEEPING DEPOSITS LOCAL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3582-H3584] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] KEEPING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ETHEL LARSON PEGELOW

RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ETHEL LARSON PEGELOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E450] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12ImmigrationTaxesTrade
HONORING OUR FLOOR DIRECTOR, DENNIS NALLS

HONORING OUR FLOOR DIRECTOR, DENNIS NALLS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H3349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF GENE JANIKULA

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF GENE JANIKULA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-04
Emmer Secures Millions in Funding for Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District

Emmer Secures Millions in Funding for Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District Emmer Secures Millions in Funding for Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District Image or Video Image Morgan.Berknes… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 14:52 Link…

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Press Release2025-11-19
Congressman Emmer Calls on Governor Walz to Combat Rampant Fraud in Minnesota

Congressman Emmer Calls on Governor Walz to Combat Rampant Fraud in Minnesota Congressman Emmer Calls on Governor Walz to Combat Rampant Fraud in Minnesota Image or Video Image Sally.Fox@mail… Wed, 11/19/2025 - 14:52 Link…

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Press Release2025-07-17
Congressman Emmer's Pro-Financial Privacy Bill Passes House of Representatives

Congressman Emmer's Pro-Financial Privacy Bill Passes House of Representatives Congressman Emmer's Pro-Financial Privacy Bill Passes House of Representatives Image or Video Image Nick.Sabin@mai… Thu, 07/17/2025 - 17:14 Link…

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Press Release2025-07-16Taxes
Congressman Emmer highlights constituents’ support of the Working Families Tax Cut Act

Congressman Emmer highlights constituents’ support of the Working Families Tax Cut Act Congressman Emmer highlights constituents’ support of the Working Families Tax Cut Act Image or Video Image Nick.Sabin@mai… Wed, 07/16/2025 - 19:54 Link…

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Press Release2025-07-16Veterans
Congressman Emmer Leads Nonpartisan Legislation to Ensure Timely and Respectful Burials for Veterans

Congressman Emmer Leads Nonpartisan Legislation to Ensure Timely and Respectful Burials for Veterans Congressman Emmer Leads Nonpartisan Legislation to Ensure Timely and Respectful Burials for Veterans Image or Video Image Nick.Sabin@mai… Wed, 07/16/2025 - 19:47 Link…

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Press Release2025-04-07Bipartisan
Emmer, Torres Lead Bipartisan Push to Expand Access to Mental Health Services

Emmer, Torres Lead Bipartisan Push to Expand Access to Mental Health Services Emmer, Torres Lead Bipartisan Push to Expand Access to Mental Health Services Image or Video Image admin Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:47 Link Learn More

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Press Release2025-04-07
Emmer Reintroduces Landmark Legislation to Promote Main Street Capital Formation

Emmer Reintroduces Landmark Legislation to Promote Main Street Capital Formation Emmer Reintroduces Landmark Legislation to Promote Main Street Capital Formation Image or Video Image admin Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:49 Link Learn More

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Press Release2025-01-03
Internships

Internships Internships Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Our internship program provides students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in government and public service. Throughout the internship, individuals will gain a unique opportunity to be immersed in the legislative process,…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Tours and Tickets

Tours and Tickets Tours and Tickets Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Tour Coordinator, at mn06.tours@mail.house.gov or call (202) 225-2331. Thank you for your interest in visiting our nation’s capital! My office is happy to…

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Press Release2025-01-03DefenseEducationVeterans
Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Congressman Emmer may nominate individuals for each…

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Floor Speech2024-12-19
RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN PATRICK McHENRY

RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN PATRICK McHENRY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [House] [Page H7364] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-18BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentLabor
HONORING MAYOR MARVIN JOHNSON

HONORING MAYOR MARVIN JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Page H7328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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