Press Releases
Committee Field Hearing Highlights Economic Consequences of Missouri River Management Decisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Small Business Committee, led by Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06), today held a field hearing in St. Joseph, Missouri, examining management of the Missouri River and the effects on small businesses.
Public remains wary on terminal plan
By Ken Newton
St. Joseph News-Press
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Congressman Sam Graves said he had yet to hear a convincing reason why Kansas City should build a new single-terminal international airport. After a public forum he hosted Monday afternoon, he still has not heard that reason.
No new KCI — but perhaps some upgrades, users say
By DAVE HELLING
The Kansas City Star
August 20, 2013
Opponents of a new single-terminal Kansas City International Airport lined up Monday to explain why they're fighting the $1.2 billion proposal.
It would be less convenient, they said. Too expensive. The area has other needs.
Rep. Graves Visits Brookfield
Q&A Session Focuses on Healthcare and Compromise
By Dustin Watson
Linn County Leader
August 16, 2013
Sixth District U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) visited the soon-to-be-opened Brickhouse Bar and Grill in Brookfield while on his tour through the District this month. While at this event, Rep. Graves talked about healthcare, spending and cooperation in Congress.
Kansas City, MO– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will be holding a series of Town Halls next Wednesday, August 21st. After conducting a House Small Business Committee field hearing in St. Joseph that morning, Graves will travel to Cameron, Hamilton, Gallatin, and Bethany for these public forums.
Opportunity for public to express opinions on proposed changes to Kansas City's airport
Study Makes The Case For Export Promotion Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) will be holding Town Halls in both Carrollton and Brookfield on Wednesday, August 14th. The Carrollton event will be held at the Rupe Center, while the Brookfield event will occur at the Brickhouse Bar and Grill.
Graves will talk about issues that Congress has dealt with this session including jobs and the economy, government reform, and cutting spending. Graves is the Chairman of the Small Business Committee and wants to hear from small businesses and individuals how Washington's actions are affecting them.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act, which prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing or enforcing any provisions of President Obama's health care law:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement on House passage of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013: