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This Memorial Day, we celebrate the courage of those men and women who have fought for the United States of America. From Lexington to Pearl Harbor, and from Normandy to Afghanistan, Americans have always stood for freedom and liberty. Today, we reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the American way of life, and defend the U.S. Constitution. Throughout our proud history, men and women from every walk of life have rallied to the call of freedom, and we are forever in their debt.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, released the following statement today after the House voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2015 (NDAA), which included a small business contracting amendment inserted by Graves:
Amendment Designates WWI Memorial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) made the following statement today after the House voted to amend the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 to designate the Liberty Memorial at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City as the National World War I Museum and Memorial:
Continue Efforts to Improve Management of Missouri's Rivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) today applaud House passage of the bicameral, bipartisan agreement to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). Signifying major legislation to update our nation's water infrastructure, the bill authorizes the key missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including flood prevention and navigation projects.
Last week, I traveled to Chillicothe, Cameron, Trenton and Gallatin, talking with small business owners, farmers, and families. As part of my Small Business & Middle Class Relief Forum Tour, these events featured a productive dialogue about ways for the middle class to achieve relief from overbearing regulations. Blake Hurst, President of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Farm Bureau, also joined me at the events to offer his insight and perspective.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, was recently in the Parkville area to highlight the ongoing attempt by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers to undercut property owners and those who depend on their land to earn a living.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06), House Small Business Committee Chairman, has been honored with the 2014 Congressional Award by the Small Business Council of America (SBCA).
"The SBCA would like to thank Congressman Graves very much for his leadership on the House Small Business Committee and bringing his practical experience in running a family farm to the issues at hand. We are proud to single him out for his dedication to small businesses," said Al Martin, SBCA President.
By Congressman Sam Graves | Small Business Committee Chairman
This week marks the 51st annual National Small Business Week, which is a time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. North Missouri, like the rest of the nation, depends on the strength of our middle class families that rely on small businesses to put food on the table. Small businesses afford us the Missouri way of life, and it's something worth fighting for.
Embarks on Small Business & Middle Class Relief Forum Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Next week, May 12-16, will mark the 51st annual National Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America.