Press Releases
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.
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.
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:
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. Senators Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Josh Hawley (Mo.), Deb Fischer (Neb.), and Jerry Moran (Kan.), along with U.S. Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (Mo.), Vicky Hartzler (Mo.), Jason Smith (Mo.), and Ann Wagner (Mo.).
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.
"These landmark agreements are a real step towards lasting peace in the Middle East and a testament to President Trump's dedication to keeping his promises."
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.
The City of Kansas City will receive a $640,000 BUILD planning grant for a Corridor Study of I-29/I-35.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will receive a $14.2 million BUILD grant for the Kansas City Streetcar Riverfront Extension.
CAMERON, MO – On Monday, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) met with School Superintendents from across North Missouri to discuss current issues facing public schools.
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. The $400,000 grants will enable them to assist businesses, local governments and community partners as they recover and rebuild economically from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) was passed by the full House of Representatives. Introduced earlier this month by House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06) and his colleagues on the Committee, the bill is critical for flood control, navigation, ports, locks, dams, and other water resources infrastructure.
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."
Higdon testified at the invitation of Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), who serves as Ranking Member of the full House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.