Press Releases
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.
"Iran is the world's largest sponsor of terrorism, and it has shown in the past that it cannot be trusted," Rep. Graves said. "As such, a nuclear Iran would pose a significant threat to the United States, Israel, and to our allies in Europe."
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement in response to Tuesday's city council hearing on the future of Kansas City Airport. The KC Aviation Department continued its push for a complete overhaul of the airport, which would result in construction of a new, single terminal.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort led by U.S. Representative Sam Graves, all of Missouri's Congressional delegation, including the state's two Senators, today sent a letter to the President asking him to approve Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's request for a federal emergency disaster declaration. A total of 70 Missouri counties are included in Governor Nixon's request, which comes in response to significant flooding and other severe weather events across the state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today introduced a bill that will strengthen the case to make English the official language of the United States. Graves' bill, the Cost of Services and Translations (COST) Act, will require all federal agencies to report the amount they spend providing services in languages other than English.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves yesterday helped introduce legislation placing a moratorium on federal funding for Planned Parenthood. H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, would block federal funds to any Planned Parenthood affiliate that performs taxpayer-funded abortions.