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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today finalized the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule. WOTUS dramatically expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and threatens to allow the EPA to regulate small bodies of water on private land.
Memorial Day is a time to honor all of those who have given their lives in defense of this country. It reminds us of how lucky we are to live free in a land of democracy and opportunity. It also reminds us that this freedom has come at an extraordinarily high cost.
Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have made incredible sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Millions have lost their lives defending the flag of the United States of America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today issued the following statement after the House passed an extension of federal surface transportation programs through July 31.
"This two-month extension does not come under ideal circumstances, but it will ensure states are reimbursed for their expenses on federal projects during the busy summer months," Rep. Graves said.
When you are building a house, you have to do things in a certain order. You could not, for instance, put up your roof before you've built the walls. In the same way, no plan to fix our nation's immigration system will work until we fully secure our borders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after his amendment to preserve the C-130H aircraft was passed by the House of Representatives with the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act this morning. Graves, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, represents the Air National Guard 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing its proposed "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule on Tuesday night. Rep. Graves helped introduce the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act in the House last month.
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representative Sam Graves today helped introduce a resolution honoring America's nurses. Each year, the week of May 6 through May 12 marks National Nurses Week, a chance to celebrate the 3.1 million registered nurses in the United States.
We all had a teacher from our childhood who pushed and inspired us to become who we are today. Those who challenged us to work harder, dream bigger, and reach our full potential. Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden famously said that "the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession." I couldn't agree more.
Private property rights continue to be attacked by President Obama. In just the past year, we have seen introduction of the Waters of the United States rule, which gives Washington control over standing water on private farms and residences. Then, it was a push to regulate grills in our backyards.
Now, the Obama administration is out with an Executive Order that will completely change how the federal government manages floodplains. I would like to update you on my efforts to fight the President's latest executive overreach.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after his amendment prohibiting funding for the Obama administration's Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) was adopted into the House Energy & Water Appropriations Bill on Thursday.