Tom Emmer

Congressman Tom Emmer was sworn in for his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 6, 2015. He is currently serving his fourth term.

Tom was elected by his fellow Republican colleagues to join the House GOP Leadership team as the Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee for the 116th Congress and again for the 117th Congress. Currently, he sits on the House Financial Services Committee. He is also a member of the Republican Deputy Whip Team and the House Republican Steering Committee.

Born in 1961, Tom grew up in Minnesota and attended St. Thomas Academy. He received his BA in Political Science from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and his JD from William Mitchell College of Law.

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

As a father of seven, I understand that America’s education system should be as diverse and individual-oriented as the children it serves. Ensuring our students receive the highest quality education is fundamental to the strength and growth of our communities. Schools at every level should prepare students for success; our future depends on it.

Here is some of my recent work on education:

Advocated for increased mental health resources in our schools.
Introduced legislation to help teachers manage out-of-pocket costs.
Introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen apprenticeships in agriculture.
Supported legislation to ensure parents have a say in their child’s education.
Championed increasing STEM education programs in rural communities.