Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today issued a call for talented students who are interested in being nominated to a military academy to contact his office. Academy applications are being accepted through this fall. Students must be at least 17 years of age and no more than 23 as of July 1, 2014.

Graves now an elder in state's U.S. House delegation

By Ken Newton
St. Joseph News-Press
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:45 pm

House approves Veterans Affairs appropriations bill with broad bipartisan support

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today welcomed Jason Smith, the newly elected Congressman from Missouri's Eighth District, by introducing him to the full House of Representatives in a floor speech. Graves is the dean of Missouri's Republican House members. His remarks came moments after Congressman Smith was sworn in by House Speaker John Boehner.

Urges Obama Administration to forego signing treaty

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today voted to strengthen the nation's student loan programs. With Graves' support, the House passed the Smarter Solutions for Students Act (H.R. 1911), which would move all Federal student loans, minus Perkins loans, to a market-based interest rate.

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Less than a week before the nation celebrates Memorial Day, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed several measures aimed at assisting America's veterans. Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) supported all three bills.

House committee passes legislation approving construction