Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Ron Estes (R-KS), Steve Watkins (R-KS), and Sharice Davids (D-KS), and U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Pat Roberts (R-KS) today highlighted why the Kansas City-area should be selected as the new headquarters for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Atchison, Holt, Andrew, Buchanan, Platte, Carroll and Chariton counties in the 6th Congressional District to aid in flood recovery efforts. The approval is for public assistance, which will help with emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. A request for individual assistance is still under review.
Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after the approval of the disaster declaration:
WASHINGTON D.C. —Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after voting in favor of the disaster relief package which passed the House earlier today:
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) and Representative Dave Loebsack (IA-02), introduced a resolution in Congress to honor teachers. H. Res. 363 recognizes the contributions of America's teachers to buildingand enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
National Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 6th through May 10th this year.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), has announced that three airports in North Missouri will receive federal money through the Airport Improvement Program. Graves received notification today from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao that rural airports in Bowling Green, Memphis and Tarkio will be receiving money to make a variety of improvements including runway rehabilitation and apron construction.
Kansas City, MO – On Thursday, May 2nd, students who participated in the annual Congressional Art Competition hosted by Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) gathered at a reception, where the winners for the 6th Congressional District competition were announced. At the gathering, which was held at Graves' district office in Kansas City, several young artists were recognized for their work.
The following works were selected for awards:
Savannah, MO – On Tuesday, April 23rd, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) held a roundtable at United Electric Cooperative in Savannah, MO, to discuss rural broadband with North Missouri stakeholders.
ST. JOSEPH, MO – On Tuesday, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) met with Missouri River stakeholders to discuss their needs and concerns following the recent floods. In addition to the impending disaster declaration and a disaster relief bill, much of the discussion centered around management of the Missouri River.
WASHINGTON – Today, the entire Missouri congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, and U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Emanuel Cleaver, II, Vicky Hartzler, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Ann Wagner, Wm. Lacy Clay, Billy Long, and Jason Smith sent a letter to President Trump supporting Governor Mike Parson's request for a disaster declaration for 13 counties impacted by severe flooding. The disaster declaration is a necessary step for these counties to be able to access federal resources for recovery efforts.
Graves Statement on the Mueller Report
Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement regarding the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report: