Press Releases

Broad, bipartisan support for general aviation priorities in Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today voted for the Continuing Resolution (H.J. Res. 59) that keeps the federal government funded through December 15, 2013 while simultaneously defunding Obamacare, which continues to be a drag on the American economy.

Legislation includes Graves language to prevent fraud within program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080), also known as WRRDA. The legislation authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out its missions to develop, maintain, and support the needs of our nation's port and waterways infrastructure, as well as support flood protection efforts.

WASHINGTON, D.C.– On the eve of the House Small Business Committee scheduled markup of the bipartisan Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (H.R. 2452), a coalition of 125 business and manufacturing groups have overwhelmingly endorsed the legislation, touting its potential to help revive the economy and create jobs.

Applies to stretch of river from Kansas City to Sioux City

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), a vocal opponent of Obamacare, today voted in favor of legislation requiring the Obama Administration to put in place a system that verifies household income and other coverage qualifications prior to handing out tax credits and subsidies associated with that law.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Furthering their commitment to improve management of the Missouri River, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) successfully included language in the House Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) ensuring the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has a clear, results-based strategy for mitigation on the Missouri River.