Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Following the release of a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which found that Obamacare will result in a loss of over two million full-time workers from the economy by 2017, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement:
Bill would allow children to remain on parents' plan until 26
Graves: "I hope the president will put down his pen, pick up his phone, and use it to call Congress sometime."
Legislation would make it easier for long haul trucking industry to utilize natural gas as fuel
Earns "A" grade from NumbersUSA
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Thursday, January 23rd, students who participated in the annual Congressional Art Competition gathered at a reception in St. Joseph, where Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) applauded their work. At the gathering, which was held at the Northwest Missouri State University St. Joseph Center, Graves recognized several of the young artists for their work, noting three honorable mentions and announcing the first, second, and third place winners.
The following works were selected for awards:
Graves helps retrieve Purple Heart medal
By Ken Newton
St. Joseph News-Press
January 24, 2014
Sue Winslow believes her late husband would not have enjoyed the ceremony held on his behalf Thursday.
"He wouldn't have been happy for this spotlight," the St. Joseph woman said.
Will meet with veterans in Platte City and Blue Springs; will also tour Excelsior Springs CBOC
KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today announced he has nominated several Sixth District students to the United States Service Academies. Each year, members of Congress are responsible for selecting very highly qualified students to attend one of our nation's five prestigious military academies. Graves said many very qualified students applied for a nomination through his office this year.
Graves nominated the following area students:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today praised a decision by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning the treatment of volunteer firefighters and other volunteer emergency responders under Obamacare's employer mandate.