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Tom Emmer, a U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 6th district since 2015, recently shared updates on legislative developments and national celebrations via social media. Emmer, who succeeded Michele Bachmann and previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, took to Twitter to communicate key moments regarding a significant legislative bill and Independence Day festivities.

On July 3, 2025, Tom Emmer announced that "The @HouseGOP just sent the One Big Beautiful Bill to @POTUS' desk". He highlighted that this bill is part of the "America First agenda that 77 million Americans voted for back in November," emphasizing its components such as tax cuts for workers and middle-income families alongside measures for border security.

Emmer expressed his patriotic sentiments on July 4, stating "Happy Independence Day! I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little extra patriotic today." This tweet underscored the spirit of national pride associated with the holiday.

Later on July 4, Emmer reported from an event at the White House where he joined President Donald Trump and fellow House GOP members. He shared that "It was an honor to join President @realDonaldTrump and my @HouseGOP colleagues at the White House today." He further noted that "The One Big Beautiful Bill has been signed into law," celebrating what he described as continued success in governance.

Tom Emmer's background includes earning a BA from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks in 1984 and a JD from William Mitchell College of Law in 1988. Born in South Bend, Indiana in 1961, he now resides in Delano at age 62.