Thomas Earl Emmer Jr. is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician who has served as majority whip in the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2015. During his tenure in Congress, he has been known as a strong advocate for the crypto industry.

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Born
1961-03-03, South Bend
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks, William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Thomas Academy, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Prior Occupations
lawyer, politician, radio personality
Positions Held
member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, member, United States representative
Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Minnesota
Status
Current member
In office since
2015