Congressman Tom Emmer and Minnesota Republicans demand Governor Walz address fraud allegations in a critical housing assistance program.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Tom Emmer, leading the Minnesota Republican congressional delegation, has sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz requesting clarification on alleged fraud in the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program. The letter raises concerns about a projected $6 billion state deficit.
The HSS program, established in 2020 to assist vulnerable populations with housing, has faced scrutiny following federal investigations into claims that soared from $2.6 million to over $104 million in 2024. The lawmakers seek information on the fraud prevention measures being implemented by the governor's administration.
In their letter, the delegation emphasizes the importance of accountability, asking for details on how fraud allegations were allowed to occur and what steps will be taken to prevent future issues within the HSS program.
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Tom Emmer Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Emmer:
- H.R.4398: To direct a physician or nurse practitioner employed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the death of a veteran not later than 48 hours after such physician or nurse practitioner learns of such death, and for other purposes.
- H.R.3533: Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
- H.R.3234: To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to modify the amount of reciprocal deposits of an insured depository institution that are not considered to be funds obtained by or through a deposit broker, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2365: Securities Clarity Act of 2025
- H.R.2184: Firearm Due Process Protection Act
- H.R.2183: CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act
You can track bills proposed by Tom Emmer on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Emmer.
Tom Emmer Fundraising
Tom Emmer recently disclosed $827.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 57th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 48.3% came from individual donors.
Emmer disclosed $721.7K of spending. This was the 50th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Emmer disclosed $3.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 66th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Tom Emmer's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
