Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after a federal court ruled to stop the President's Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule from being implemented nationwide. In August the administration's attempt to regulate ponds and streams on private property was blocked in 13 states, including Missouri.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after the House approved the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Graves, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the conference report this afternoon.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after today's House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing on national cybersecurity. Graves submitted remarks for the hearing, titled "Outside Perspectives on the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves introduced legislation eliminating duplicative programs from the federal budget. The Improving All Government Efficiency (IMAGE) Act will force federal agencies to adopt suggestions for waste reduction identified in recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today welcomed Pope Francis to the United States Capitol. Thursday's speech marked the first time in American history that a pope has addressed Congress. It is the inaugural visit to the United States for Pope Francis, who is also the first ever pope to hail from an American continent.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after his resolution to preserve six-day mail delivery reached 218 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. Rep. Graves and Democrat Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced H.Res. 12 on January 6.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after the House passed a bill he helped introduce that will block all federal funds to Planned Parenthood. H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, was approved by a 241-187 vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves this week joined former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke (MT-At Large) to introduce a resolution recognizing October as Special Operations Appreciation Month. The month of recognition will give Americans the opportunity to honor members of United States Special Operations Forces for their service and sacrifice on behalf of this country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today voted against the Obama Administration's nuclear agreement with Iran. Rep. Graves, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, also voted to uphold the economic sanctions currently in place against the Iranian government.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today introduced a bill to address critical healthcare shortages in rural communities. Graves introduced the bipartisan Save Rural Hospitals Act along with Iowa Representative Dave Loebsack.