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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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) wrote Attorney General Garland and Director Colette Peters of the Federal Bureau of Prisons today urging both to keep convicted felon Robert Courtney in prison.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) voted in support of critical legislation to secure our southern border and provide additional lethal aid to our allies in Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, while voting to cut funding for economic assistance to Ukraine.