Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today sent their letter calling for a long-term fix to the Highway Trust Fund to Ways & Means Chairman Kevin Brady. Graves, the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Highways & Transit, generated support from over 250 members of Congress in the bipartisan letter, including from 119 Republicans.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after today voting to repeal the Obama-era law known as Dodd-Frank. Graves opposed the bank bailouts after the 2007-08 financial crisis, while also voting against allowing the federal government to bail out the auto industry. H.R. 10 passed the House by a vote of 233-185.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement in response to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City's (Blue KC) announcement that it will not offer or renew individual Obamacare plans in 2018.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves, along with Representatives Todd Rokita (R-IN), Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and Collin Peterson (D-MN), today introduced the House companion to the Fairness for Pilots Act. A similar version of this legislation was introduced previously as the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement in response to last night’s American missile strikes in Syria. Earlier this week more than 80 people were killed in a chemical attack on the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves this morning led a hearing focused on local-level implementation of the FAST Act. Graves heard from representatives of local and state level entities responsible for completing infrastructure programs on some of this country’s most critical transportation arteries.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after President Trump today took a step towards permanently eliminating the Obama Administration’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today congratulated the winners of the Congressional Art Competition. Three young artists were recognized for their accomplishments, while two students also received honorable mentions for their entries in the contest.
The following works were selected for awards:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today introduced legislation to restore the name of Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge, outside of Mound City, Missouri. The area was renamed by the Obama White House in the final days of its administration last month.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves this morning participated in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s first hearing of the 115th Congress. The discussion explored challenges facing America’s infrastructure and a vision for building a 21st century transportation network. Among those testifying at the hearing were CEOs from FedEx, Cargill, and BMW.