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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, R.D. James, and agricultural and business leaders-including the American Farm Bureau Federation-to officially kill the Obama-era "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule.
Graves released the following statement after the event:
In rural North Missouri, we travel a lot of miles every day—it's just a fact of life. We know that our roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. Inadequately maintained roads and bridges cause needless delays and detours, greatly impacting public safety and commerce.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), announced today that the Missouri Department of Transportation will receive federal money through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). Graves received notification from the U.S. Department of Transportation that MODOT will receive $20.7 million for their proposed Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program. All bridges proposed to be replaced by the program are located in MODOT's Northwest and Northeast Districts.
With kids heading back to school, parents are scrambling to pack lunches, double-check school supply lists, and make sure everyone gets where they need to be on time—right after snapping some first day of school photos.
At the same time, teachers are busy preparing for a successful school year. Preparing lesson plans, arranging classrooms, stocking supplies, and so much more—all to help prepare a healthy learning environment for our children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the entire Missouri congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, and U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Emanuel Cleaver, II, Vicky Hartzler, Ann Wagner, Wm. Lacy Clay, Billy Long, and Jason Smith, sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release disaster relief funding to help Missouri communities rebuild houses, businesses, and other public infrastructure damaged by recent weather events.
WASHINGTON D.C. — With kids heading back to school, teachers across the country have been busy preparing their classrooms for another successful school year. In an effort to help teachers provide the best possible education, Congressman Sam Graves (R – MO-06) and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D – MO-01) recently introduced the Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2019 (H.R. 4180).
You might not recognize the name Adam Olin Smith, but you should. A native of Bevier, Adam was an American hero who gave his life in defense of our nation. I never had the chance to meet Adam, but last week I had the honor of celebrating his life and legacy with his family, friends, and community in Bevier.
From a young age, Adam wanted nothing more than to serve his country. After joining the Navy in 2004, he went on to complete the rigorous training necessary to become a Navy SEAL. Through grit and determination, Adam achieved his lifelong dream, but he didn't stop there.
WASHINGTON -- Today Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), along with Congressman Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), sent a letter to FEMA Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor seeking clarification on the agency's policy for offering Individual Assistance (IA) to constituents dealing with historic flooding. The lawmakers noted that Missourians are frustrated with "FEMA's confusing and poorly-communicated process for providing Individual Assistance (IA) to those in need."
There is a national security crisis at our southern border. Illegal immigrants, human traffickers, drug smugglers, and gangs are abusing our open border and American citizens are paying the price. It's time we put an end to this crisis—and step one is building a wall.
This didn't used to be a partisan issue. This used to be something both Republicans and Democrats could agree on—that we need a real, physical barrier on the southern border to keep America safe and secure. It's something I've supported all along.