Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, (MO06), helped pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA) which was included as part of S. 3021, America's Water Infrastructure Act. Graves made the following statement after passage of the bipartisan bill:
Palmyra, MO –Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) visited Doyle Equipment Manufacturing in Palmyra on Thursday to get a first-hand look at their operations and discuss challenges the company faces including attracting a skilled workforce.
"Doyle has an incredible facility and I'm thrilled that they continue to expand in Northeast Missouri," said Rep. Graves. "The fertilizer equipment they produce is critical for the agriculture industry and their continued success is important for the economy of the Northeast region."
Kirksville, MO – North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), toured the KraftHeinz Company operations in Kirksville on Thursday. Graves met with plant managers as well as K-REDI Executive Director Carolyn Chrisman and learned about the plant's history and expansion. He also toured the bologna cooking line, one of the new lines that the plant added during their expansion.
St. Joseph, MO – On Wednesday, North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), toured the Second Harvest Community Food Bank in St. Joseph.
"Second Harvest does incredible work in St. Joe and the surrounding areas," said Graves. "They are a vital asset to Northwest Missouri, serving the needs of thousands of people each month. I appreciated them showing me their operations and the opportunity to help them pack food."
Second Harvest Community Food serves 54,000 people living in 19 counties across both Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas.
Washington, D.C -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded nearly $255 million to expand rural broadband in the State of Missouri, the most of any state. This award was distributed through the FCC's Connect America Fund Phase II Auction, which will award $1.5 billion over 10 years to 45 states. With Missouri ranking 42nd in broadband availability, the support from the FCC will certainly help in our goal to provide highspeed broadband access to all of rural Missouri.
HARRISONVILLE, MO – In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) recent announcement that it will move its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) out of Washington, D.C., local U.S. Representatives Vicky Hartzler, Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves are urging USDA to consider Kansas City as a landing spot for possibly hundreds of well-paying federal jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Sam Graves, (MO-06), released the following statement in support of President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh:
"Selecting a Supreme Court Justice is one of the most important decisions the President can make," said Graves. "Judge Kavanaugh's commitment to uphold the Constitution, conservative values, and his reputation as a brilliant jurist make him an excellent choice. I am confident that he will serve with distinction and I urge the Senate to act swiftly to confirm him to the Supreme Court."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Sam Graves, (MO-06), and sixth generation family farmer issued the following statement after the House passed the 2018 Farm Bill:
HANNIBAL, MO. – Douglass Community Services, Inc. (DCS) has received a new grant of more than $240,000 to support their Foster Grandparent program, Congressman Sam Graves announced today. The funding is provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers Senior Corps and will support Foster Grandparent volunteers serving in Clark, Lewis, Marion, Ralls, Pike, and Monroe Counties.