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Washington, D.C – Congressman Sam Graves wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) develop a plan to ensure a Post Office remains in New London, Missouri. The Post Office closed earlier this week for repairs, with an unknown date given for reopening. In the meantime, residents with PO Boxes are uncertain where they will be getting their mail during the closure.
In the early hours of June 6, 1944, under the cover of darkness, American and British paratroopers dropped into Normandy from more than 1,200 aircraft. The largest naval bombardment the world has ever seen began at 5:30 AM, lasting only 40 minutes. American battleships, supported by cruisers and destroyers and the British Royal Navy, shelled German defensive positions around the beaches of Normandy. The sunrise brought with it waves of landing vessels carrying American, British, Canadian, and French troops who stormed over fifty miles of fiercely defended coastline in Northern France.
School has just wrapped up for the year and graduates have their sights set on what’s next. That may be college, or technical school, or going straight into the workforce. For others, they’ve chosen to enlist in a branch of the military. They’ve taken seriously a call to serve, dedicating themselves for a time to safeguarding our nation and putting themselves in harm’s way. For some, that may mean paying the ultimate sacrifice. The very least we can do for these men and women who have chosen to serve is ensure that they have a decent quality of life while they are in the military.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves’ (MO-06) amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft was accepted during the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph currently operates older C-130H aircraft.
With all the partisanship and division in Washington, getting something done seems next to impossible. Yet, just last week as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I was able to bring folks together and pass a critical piece of legislation that was signed into law by the President.
Kansas City, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced the winners of the annual 6th Congressional District Art Competition.
The following works were selected for awards:
This week, May 12th through May 18th, marks National Police Week. Everyday across North Missouri, law enforcement officials leave the comfort of their own homes to protect and serve their community, putting their life on the line for the people around them. For that, we should all be grateful and hold them in the highest regard.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at a signing ceremony for H.R. 3935, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a comprehensive landmark piece of legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years. The bill was approved by the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 3935) a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years, with broad bipartisan support in a 387-26 vote.
Teaching is a passion that calls many to go the extra mile for our children's future. As a father of three children who all went to school in Tarkio, I understand that Missourians have been blessed with many outstanding individuals who serve our communities in the teaching profession. Our educators have a difficult job, and they should be thanked for their hard work and dedication.