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The 119th Congress officially began today. It was an honor to be sworn in once again as the Representative for North Missouri. This isn’t something I take lightly and the experience of standing on the House floor and swearing to uphold the Constitution is never any less humbling. I count it a privilege and commit that I will do all I can to effectively represent your views and values in Congress over the next two years.
As this year begins to come to a close, I’m reminded how blessed I am to live in the greatest country in the world and represent the finest area of this country. North Missouri has been my home for my entire life, and I consider it a great honor to serve.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) commended the U.S. Senate for approving the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation’s water resources infrastructure.
The holidays are upon us and with it all of the things that can bring us joy—family, gifts, carols, candy, you name it. One thing not bringing much joy this holiday season? The lack of consistent mail delivery. As family and friends from across the country gather around the dinner table, I’d be willing to bet whether or not your Christmas card or package showed up will come up in conversation.
Washington, DC — Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statement after being recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to continue serving as Chairman in the 119th Congress:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act today. The final bill, negotiated between the House and the Senate, includes important provisions to boost military pay, as well Graves’ amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft, which could potetially be based at the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph in the future.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a 399 to 18 vote, sending it to the Senate for final approval before it lands on the President’s desk. This legislation will improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation’s water resources infrastructure.
Every year, I get the honor of nominating the best and brightest students from across North Missouri to attend our nation’s military academies. A congressional nomination is one of the chief ways a student can get selected to attend one of these prestigious institutions. Getting there isn’t easy and requires an incredible amount of work. Students who even pursue a nomination, much less receive one, are most likely thinking and doing things as students that wouldn’t even occur to a lot of folks, much less a high schooler. They are impressive.
KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, Members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. It gives us a dedicated moment to pause and reflect on the many blessings we’ve been given in life. That’s something we don’t seem to do very often or very well anymore. In our fast-paced world, constantly tethered to technology, it’s hard to get a moment of focus. We would do well to take a breath, set the phone down and be grateful.