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Representative Sam Graves Wotus repeal
September 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, R.D. James, and agricultural and business leaders-including the American Farm Bureau Federation-to officially kill the Obama-era "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule.

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Bridge
August 27, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), announced today that the Missouri Department of Transportation will receive federal money through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). Graves received notification from the U.S.

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Flooding Clarksville
August 19, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the entire Missouri congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, and U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Emanuel Cleaver, II, Vicky Hartzler, Ann Wagner, Wm. Lacy Clay, Billy Long, and Jason Smith, sent a letter urging the U.S.

August 16, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. — With kids heading back to school, teachers across the country have been busy preparing their classrooms for another successful school year. In an effort to help teachers provide the best possible education, Congressman Sam Graves (R – MO-06) and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D – MO-01) recently introduced the Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2019 (H.R.

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Holt_Flood_Tour
August 1, 2019

WASHINGTON -- Today Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), along with Congressman Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), sent a letter to FEMA Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor seeking clarification on the agency's policy for offering Individual Assistance (IA) to constituents dealing with historic flooding.

July 29, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, President Donald Trump approved the addition of 68 Missouri counties to the Disaster Declaration that was approved on July 9, 2019. Those counties were affected by flooding or tornadoes between April 29th and July 5th.

July 24, 2019

Washington, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today led the House floor debate and passage of two pieces of legislation that will ensure effective and efficient recovery from flooding and other natural disasters through improved accountability in federal disaster spending. With North Missourians still recovering from historic flooding, these important bills could not come at a better time.

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Rocheport Bridge
July 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and U.S. Representative Sam Graves (Mo.), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, along with U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (Mo.), and U.S.

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Flood Recovery Guide
July 10, 2019

Kansas City, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today released the "Sixth Congressional District Flood Recovery Resource Guide" to help North Missourians affected by the devastating floods of 2019.

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Flooded Street FEMA Emergency
June 27, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today introduced legislation to help Missouri communities recover from this year's devastating floods and better prepare for future floods.