Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act and the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act today. Both bills strengthen landowner rights to stop federal land seizures.

Washington, D.C – Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06), Jason Smith (MO-08), Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit the Hazelwood, MO Sorting and Distribution Center, explain failures to deliver election mail on time, and provide clarity on a new USPS proposal to further delay mail in rural America.

Washington, D.C. - The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), H.R. 8812, was overwhelmingly approved this week by the U.S. House of Representatives, by a vote of 359 to 13.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after an attempt on President Donald Trump’s life at a rally in Pennsylvania: 

Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA) introduced H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) earlier this week and it was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act today. The bill includes important provisions to boost military pay, as well Graves’ amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft, which could potentially be based at the 139^th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph in the future.

Washington, D.C – Congressman Sam Graves wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) develop a plan to ensure a Post Office remains in New London, Missouri. The Post Office closed earlier this week for repairs, with an unknown date given for reopening. In the meantime, residents with PO Boxes are uncertain where they will be getting their mail during the closure.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves’ (MO-06) amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft was accepted during the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The 139^th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph currently operates older C-130H aircraft.