Press Releases

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.

Red tape strangling small businesses

Congress is working to rein in regulation

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.