Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued the following statement after the President's State of the Union Address to Congress.
"The President has once again pledged a renewed focus on jobs, promising to ‘invest' in our economy. Whether it is called a stimulus, a bailout or an investment- it means more spending. With a record deficit of over one trillion dollars, we cannot allow the federal government to continue this out-of-control spending spree. Americans simply will not tolerate burying their children and grandchildren in more debt.
WASHINGTON, DC— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) is urging consumers to support their local small companies on Small Business Saturday, a national initiative that marks the Saturday after Thanksgiving as a day to support local businesses around the country.
Graves introduced H.Res. 468in the House last week to express support for the designation of a Small Business Saturday and increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
(Washington) Today, the House of Representatives voted to repeal the controversial healthcare law on a 245-189 vote. U.S. Congressman Sam Graves voted with the bi-partisan majority because of the effect the law would have on small businesses and individuals.
"The health care law isn't about reforming our health care system, it's about a government takeover of the health care industry," said Graves. "Instead of reining in costs and improving access, this law would result in fewer jobs, higher taxes and more unconstitutional big government mandates."
(Washington) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves voted for a Constitutional Amendment today that would require the federal government to spend only as much money as it receives in revenue.
"Its a common sense way to get Washington overspending in check," said Graves. "Last year we spent $1.3 trillion more than we had. We have to say enough with the over-spending and make the tough choices required to balance the budget."
By Chairman Sam Graves
November 17, 2011
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves issued the following statement in honor of Veteran's Day.
"Today, we celebrate and remember the service of our nation's veterans. Former President John F. Kennedy said, ‘A nation revels itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.' Across the nation we are once again revealing our character by pausing to honor and remember our veterans.
WASHINGTON– A member of U.S. Congressman Sam Graves' staff is holding Mobile Office stops. Graves' Mobile Office will tour the district giving constituents the opportunity to speak with a member of his staff.
"I have always believed you learn more by listening than talking. My priority in Congress is constituent service and the Mobile Office is an additional opportunity for me to stay in contact with the people of the Sixth District. I encourage everyone to come by these informal sessions to discuss their views or receive assistance with federal agencies," said Graves.
WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 80,000 jobs were created in October while the unemployment rate fell to nine percent:
This week, my House colleagues and I will vote on two ‘jobs' bills: the Access to Capital for Job Creators Act (H.R. 2940) and the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2930).
Washington) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves, along with the other members of the Missouri River Working Group, has requested that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hold oversight hearings into the management of the Missouri River this past summer.
Specifically the letter notes concerns over information that the Corps had and used in its decision-making process, the timing of their decisions and what actions should be taken to avoid a repeat disaster.