Press Releases

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. The FAA determined that closing the tower at Rosecrans "would have a negative impact on the national interest."

(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. The caucus was formally announced today in Washington, DC at a press conference during the 1^st Annual Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative.

(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. On January 15, 2013, Congressman Graves introduced a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service. It currently has 152 cosponsors.

(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.

Washington, DC– Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today are re-introducing the Medicare Audit Improvement Act, legislation to improve the nation's Medicare audit system. The bill would amend the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 to rectify problems identified since the creation of the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program as a part of that law.

Leads letter to Federal officials regarding ‘highly disproportionate' and ‘reckless' cut in aviation program

(Washington, DC) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves today met with members of the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC to hear their concerns. During the hour-long meeting, Graves and 25 members of the Chamber, including St. Joseph Mayor Bill Falkner, Deputy Mayor Byron Myers, and Chamber President and CEO Patt Lilly discussed timely issues of concern to the city, including the potential impact of sequestration on the 139^thAirlift Wing and Rosecrans Airport, and issues related to the Missouri River.

Discuss new comprehensive legislation to tackle illegal immigration problem