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May 22, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement today after the House voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2015 (NDAA), which included a small business contracting amendment inserted by Graves:

May 21, 2014

Amendment Designates WWI Memorial

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) made the following statement today after the House voted to amend the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 to designate the Liberty Memorial at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City as the National World War I Museum and Memorial:

May 20, 2014

Continue Efforts to Improve Management of Missouri's Rivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) today applaud House passage of the bicameral, bipartisan agreement to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). Signifying major legislation to update our nation's water infrastructure, the bill authorizes the key missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including flood prevention and navigation projects.

May 19, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, has been honored with the 2014 Congressional Award by the Small Business Council of America (SBCA).

"The SBCA would like to thank Congressman Graves very much for his leadership on the House Small Business Committee and bringing his practical experience in running a family farm to the issues at hand. We are proud to single him out for his dedication to small businesses," said Al Martin, SBCA President.

May 19, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, was recently in the Parkville area to highlight the ongoing attempt by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers to undercut property owners and those who depend on their land to earn a living.

May 14, 2014

By Congressman Sam Graves | Small Business Committee Chairman

May 9, 2014

Embarks on Small Business & Middle Class Relief Forum Tour

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Next week, May 12-16, will mark the 51st annual National Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America.

May 7, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) made the following statement today after the Citizens Commission made its recommendation for the KCI airport:

"Today's announcement is the beginning of a long discussion on the path forward for the KCI airport. The Commission discovered many key facts, but also left us with many concerns and unanswered questions. This process has produced information that only strengthens my belief that we are better served working to maintain the convenience and accessibility of our airport."


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May 6, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, today introduced a resolution in appreciation for the teaching profession and the contributions of America's educators.

May 2, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement on the April jobs report: