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. They must also be a legal resident of the Sixth Congressional District.
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
After Sam Graves took his oath for the first time in the U.S. House, he had a trio of experienced hands in the Missouri delegation to guide him past the barriers and customs of federal lawmaking.
Reps. Roy Blunt, Kenny Hulshof and Jo Ann Emerson, all Republican colleagues, had a collective 12 years of House service and a willingness to steward the new congressman.
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. Below are Congressman Graves' remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Mr. Speaker,
On behalf of the Missouri delegation, I am pleased to present our newest member.
House approves Veterans Affairs appropriations bill with broad bipartisan support
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. This would alleviate the need for Congress to act each year when it comes to determining interest rates.
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.
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River can be resource if managed properly
By Sam Graves
St. Joseph News-Press
Sunday, May 12, 2013
In decades past, barges would go up and down the Missouri River all the time. It was a common sight, and it made good economic sense for the towns along the river. Now, barge traffic has become increasingly rare.