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WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Congressman Sam Graves, joined by Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Director Patrick McKenna and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commissioners John Briscoe, Gregg Smith, Tom Waters, Terry Ecker, and Dustin Boatright, toured two bridge sites on Lewis County Highway E—one under construction over Sugar Creek and another set to begin construction in July over Derrahs Branch.
This week I visited two bridges on Highway E in Lewis County. Both started in the same condition—one lane, weight-limited with timber pile. Basically, they’re old, falling apart and not very safe to drive on. We’re in the process of changing that, though.
The first bridge, over Derrahs Branch, is currently still in poor condition. The deck of the bridge has taken a beating over the years, and you can clearly see the rebar poking through by the guardrails. The good news is that it’s set to be replaced this summer.
Washington, D.C. - In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) introduced a House resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of teachers across the United States. The resolution gives thanks to the teachers of America and encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to raise public awareness and show appreciation for the unquantifiable contributions of teachers in every community. |
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) have asked the Biden Administration for more transparency about the formation, intent, and execution of stakeholder roundtables on the Administration’s plans to create a new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. |
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led 45 additional senators and 154 other House members on an amici curiae brief filed in support of the petitioners in the pending case Sackett v.
I traveled down to Kearney this week to break ground on the new I-35 and 19th Street Interchange. To say this project has been a long time coming would be a huge understatement.
My involvement started back in 2005 when I worked with the late Rep. Don Young, who was Chair of the Transportation Committee at the time, to secure $1.2 million for a project study in that year's highway bill. Work is just now finally starting. That's crazy, but it's not uncommon.
KEARNEY, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) joined the Kearney community, Kearney Mayor Randy Pogue, and MoDOT Commissioners Terry Ecker, Tom Waters, and Gregg Smith in breaking ground on the new I-35 and 19th Street Interchange in Kearney, Missouri yesterday. You can read more about the project here.
Gas prices are out of control. Right now, Americans are paying more for gas than we ever have. I could go on, but you’ve all heard it before. I’ve been hollering about this for what seems like ages now—and you’ve been paying the price at the pump.
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R- MO) and Committee Republicans led a roundtable on the Energy Crisis this week, during which energy stakeholders highlighted challenges in safely and efficiently moving sufficient levels of American energy.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) celebrated the House passing his Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster (SPEED) Recovery Act today by an overwhelming 414-11 vote. The legislation updates FEMA’s small project threshold to allow more projects—particularly in small rural communities—to move forward under a simplified approval process.