Press Releases
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.
WASHINGTON, DC— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 674, legislation to repeal the 3% withholding requirement for contracting businesses:
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Sam Graves and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) are lead sponsors on legislation that would clarify congressional intent regarding the Agriculture Hours-of-Service (AgHOS) regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).?
(Liberty) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves is seeking submissions for "An Artistic Discovery", the annual Congressional High School Art Competition.
The competition is a yearly event held in each of the 435 Congressional Districts, including the Sixth District of Missouri. It highlights the importance of art education by recognizing outstanding talented young artists in each district. The winning entries are exhibited for a year in the United States Capitol Building.
WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today issued the following statement on today's House vote on the three pending free trade agreements, H.R. 3078 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H.R. 3079 - United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, and H.R. 3080 - United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act:
WASHINGTON— House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today held a full committee hearing to examine the impact on small businesses that may result from LightSquared's use of its spectrum to provide broadband service near the Global Positioning System (GPS). Small businesses, including farmers, construction contractors, surveyors, and the general aviation industry, rely on the accuracy of GPS. Potential interference with GPS raises significant concerns to these small companies.
(Washington D.C.) - U.S. Congressman Sam Graves today introduced legislation to extend and expand the teacher tax deduction for teachers who purchase classroom supplies for their students with their own money. Graves proposes extending the tax deduction to 2017 and increasing the amount deductable for full-time teachers from $250 to $500. It would also create a new tax deduction of $250 for part-time teachers.