Emmer and House GOP leadership have been great partners in protecting women's sports, Gaines told DailyMail.com. 'He's been a real leader on this,' she said, adding, 'he was an athlete, his kids ...

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 as the majority whip in the 118th Congress.

“I would sit out the Speaker vote if Tom Emmer will fund our government at negotiated levels, bring Ukraine and Israel aid bills to the floor, and commit to rules changes to make Congress work ...