Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced a bill this week to remove fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose for management of the Missouri River and make flood control the highest priority.

"Time and again, we continue to see fish and birds take precedence over people and property when it comes to managing the Missouri River," Graves said.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) sent a letter today to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting a delay of the deadline for the filing of tax returns or a delay of the late filing penalty for those affected by recent flooding on the Missouri River.

Graves sent the letter after talking with local tax preparers who informed him that their clients affected by the recent flooding could not get a disaster-related tax filing extension due to the lack of a federal disaster declaration.

U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Sam Graves (MO-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) this week led a bipartisangroup of 74 Members of

Congress in introducing H.Res.254, which expresses support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as "Public Schools Week."

Today, Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led the House Floor debate for the Republicans in support of President Trump's National Emergency Declaration to address the border crisis.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address:

"The President made it clear tonight that America is great because of the pro-growth policies we've implemented. Job creation is up, unemployment is at its lowest in nearly 50 years and Americans are seeing more money in their pockets. However, it's clear that we need to work together to make our country even greater.

Washington, DC. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves', (MO-06), bill to name the United States Post Office in Bevier, MO after Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Adam Olin Smith, a fallen Navy SEAL originally from Macon County. Smith died in 2010 as the result of a helicopter crash in Afghanistan during combat operations.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves, (MO06), joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Andrew Wheeler and members of the Trump Administration for the signing of the new definition of the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule. Graves released the following statement:

"I am thrilled that the Trump Administration has listened to the people and kept their promise to get rid of WOTUS," said Graves. "You can have a thriving rural economy and clean water. This rule accomplishes that."

Washington, DC – Today, North Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), incoming Ranking Member for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the City of Maryville has received a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant, or BUILD grant.

The City of Maryville will receive a $10.4 million BUILD grant for their South Main Corridor Improvement Project.