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October 1, 2020

Washington, D.C. – A bill introduced by Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) to ensure that Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds can be used by airports to incentivize the early completion of critical runway and airport projects was approved by the House of Representatives today. North Missouri airports depend on AIP funding to make needed improvements.

September 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after signing the discharge petition calling for consideration of legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program through the end of the year.

September 26, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), released the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:

September 23, 2020

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and U.S. Representative Sam Graves (Mo.) led a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide additional funding for projects that will improve safety and navigation on the Lower Missouri River. The letter was cosigned by U.S.

September 15, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after attending the signing of the Abraham Accords at the White House today:

"It was an honor to join President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today for the signing of the historic Abraham Accords," said Graves.

September 10, 2020

Washington, DC – Today, North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that Kansas City has received two Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants, or BUILD grants.

August 19, 2020

CAMERON, MO – On Monday, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) met with School Superintendents from across North Missouri to discuss current issues facing public schools.

August 12, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today applauded the announcement of several CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to Councils of Government and Regional Planning Commissions across North Missouri.

July 29, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) was passed by the full House of Representatives.

July 28, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chad Higdon, CEO of Second Harvest Community Food Bank in St. Joseph, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Hearing on "Experiences of Vulnerable Populations During Disaster."