Press Releases
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.
Washington, D.C. – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06) commended U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao on the release of the Department's toolkit to help rural communities throughout America better navigate and access available federal grants.
The Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative was first announced by Secretary Chao last October in St. Louis.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today applauded the announcement of a $1.5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to Pike County. The grant will create a bypass around the southern part of the City of Louisiana, enabling motorists to avoid Highway 79 which closes whenever a flood occurs.
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Sam Graves joined Congressman Jason Smith in introducing the American Family and Private Property Defense Act, which ensures federal law protects the right of every American to defend their families, their homes, and their property. H.R. 7716 comes after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner filed charges against Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Monday.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) was unanimously approved in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced on Monday by Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06) and his colleagues on the Committee, the bipartisan bill now heads to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, along with his colleagues on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA). The legislation plays a key role in any water infrastructure project, including flood control, navigation, ports, locks and dams.
Kansas City, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced the winners of the annual 6th Congressional District Art Competition.
The following works were selected for awards:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) is excited to announce the inaugural 6th Congressional District Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, etc.).