Press Releases
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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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement on the April jobs report:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, today made the following statement as the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant commences production of its 2015 Transit van:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement on Tax Day and the effects of tax policies on Missouri small businesses:
By Congressman Sam Graves
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement regarding the shootings that took place yesterday in the Kansas City metro area:
"News of such senseless acts of violence is truly devastating. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families, as well as the Jewish community and its leaders. This is a difficult time for our area, and I cannot begin to understand what kind of profound sorrow is being felt by those family members and loved ones faced with this tragic loss."
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Note: The Disability Insurance Protection & Fraud Prevention Act of 2014, authored by Congressman Graves in order to improve and protect the future of the Social Security Disability Insurance program, was included in the Republican Study Committee alternative to the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Resolution also considered by the House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement on passage of the House Republican Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Resolution:
St. Joseph News-Press | Congressman Sam Graves
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Sam Graves, House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement following today's House vote on the Save American Workers Act (HR 2575):