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Emmer, Tom

United States Representative · Minnesota · District 6

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Tom Emmer is a Republican representative from Minnesota who has served in the U.S. House since January 2015. The House Historian records earlier service on the Independence and Delano city councils, service in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and a private legal career before Congress.

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Profile research reviewed August 16, 2026

Tom Emmer is a Republican representative from Minnesota who has served in the U.S. House since January 2015. The House Historian records earlier service on the Independence and Delano city councils, service in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and a private legal career before Congress.

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Current institutional role

House Majority Whip — 119th Congress

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Curated legislation

H.R. 3234 — Keeping Deposits Local Act

Emmer’s office reported that the House passed the measure 405–0 on May 20, 2026; the bill concerns reciprocal-deposit flexibility for local banks.

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Tom Emmer is a Republican representative from Minnesota who has served in the U.S. House since January 2015. The House Historian records earlier service on the Independence and Delano city councils, service in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and a private legal career before Congress.

The official House leadership record lists Emmer as Majority Whip in the 119th Congress. His congressional office also notes prior service as chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee and current membership on the House Financial Services Committee.

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Editorial research reviewed: August 16, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.

Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Minnesota · District 6
Party
Republican
Birth date
March 3, 1961
Washington phone
(202) 225-2331
Office
326 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2306
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • House Majority Whip — 119th Congress
  • Former chair, National Republican Congressional Committee

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Financial Services Committee
Recent Recorded Votes

Official recorded-vote record

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

H.R. 3234 — Keeping Deposits Local Act

Emmer’s office reported that the House passed the measure 405–0 on May 20, 2026; the bill concerns reciprocal-deposit flexibility for local banks.

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Claims & Evidence

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