Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) says today's announcement from the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Board of Governors that the agency will not be implementing a plan to slash 6-day delivery to its customers is good news, particularly for Americans in rural areas.

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) recently welcomed several members of Missouri's Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow (ALOT) from the Sixth District to Washington. Graves met with the group before leading them on a tour of the U.S. Capitol with other ALOT participants and members of the Missouri Farm Bureau.

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) today hailed the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to keep the air traffic control tower at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, MO, open. Rosecrans is one of 24 federal contract towers previously slated for closure that the FAA announced would instead remain open, according to the agency.

(Washington, DC) Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has joined the newly formed Mississippi River Caucus, a bipartisan group boasting members from both the U.S. House and Senate. The goal of the caucus is to work collaboratively to address important issues related to the river, including flood management and mitigation and promoting economic growth in riverside communities.

(Washington, DC) Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) praised a legal opinion issued today by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) stating that the United States Postal Service (USPS) must continue six-day delivery.

(Washington, DC) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) today led a General Aviation Discussion with actor and avid pilot Harrison Ford for the House General Aviation Caucus, which boasts roughly 170 members. Mr. Ford talked about his interest in flying, the importance of general aviation to the American economy, and the need to promote flying among younger generations.