{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"MO\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-bill-honor-wwi-hello-girls-signed-law", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Bill to Honor WWI \u201cHello Girls\u201d Signed Into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, President Biden signed into law the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), which included the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act\u2014bipartisan legislation that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Sharice Davids (D-KS). The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to more than 220 American women who served as essential telephone operators with the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. Known as the \u201cHello Girls,\u201d the women were the first female soldiers to be officially deployed to a combat zone in American history and were instrumental in the allied war effort throughout WWI. Joining recipients like George Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress and has been awarded to only 186 recipients since the Revolutionary War.\n\n\u201cAfter years of hard work to ensure these patriotic women receive the recognition they deserve for their sacrifice to the country, I\u2019m thrilled that my legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls has become law,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cAs someone whose uncle was a Tuskegee Airman, I know firsthand how important these recognitions are to the families of those who defended our freedom, and I\u2019m thankful that the descendants of the Hello Girls will receive formal appreciation from a grateful nation for their loved one\u2019s service to the United States when we needed them most.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit, also known as the Hello Girls, played an indispensable role in linking American troops during World War I,\u201d said Congressman Graves. \u201cWhen General John J. Pershing identified that communication failures were hindering the war effort, he recognized the need for skilled operators. These courageous women stepped forward and served with exceptional honor. However, their contributions were overlooked for many years, and it wasn\u2019t until 1977 that they were formally recognized as veterans. I\u2019m thrilled that we were able to get this included in NDAA and honor their legacy with the Congressional Gold Medal they so richly deserve.\"\n\n\"On behalf of the United States WWI Centennial Commission, I want to commend the Congress for moving forward toward righting this century-old wrong by recognizing our first women soldiers with this superb salute,\u201d said Daniel Dayton, Executive Director, United States World War I Centennial Commission. \u201cThe Commission also salutes the \u2018army\u2019 of Hello Girls descendants, major veterans associations, and volunteers for their unwavering support of this effort on behalf of the Signal Corps women who served in The War That Changed the World.\"\n\n\"The women of the WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps, nicknamed Hello Girls, volunteered to do their bit to support the Doughboys and to save Europe because they had language skills to offer to become bilingual telephone operators for the AEF,\u201d said Catherine Bourgin, Granddaughter of Edmee LeRoux, WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps. \u201cMy grandmother and all her fellow women soldiers changed the course of history for all American women by demonstrating that women soldiers could perform essential military duties as well as, and even better than, their male counterparts and changed the course of modern warfare with their effective management of high-speed tactical communications. During their sixty-year fight for their veterans status and benefits, they showed leadership and determination while establishing a foothold for future generations of women to serve in the U.S. military. As a granddaughter of a Hello Girl, Edmee LeRoux, I\u2019m overjoyed to have contributed to the Hello Girls campaign team effort for this once in a lifetime honor of a Congressional Gold Medal. I wish to thank Representatives Cleaver, Graves, Davids, and Mace for their leadership by recognizing America\u2019s first women soldiers with the nation\u2019s highest civilian honor.\"\n\n\"I am excited to see the trailblazing Hello Girls being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal,\u201d said Carolyn Timbie, Granddaughter of Hello Girls Chief Operator Grace Banker. \u201cMy grandmother, Grace Banker, and all of the Hello Girls have waited long enough for their day of recognition.\"\n\nFormally known as the Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators, the Hello Girls were recruited by General John J. Pershing in 1917 as the first group of women to hold non-medical positions in the U.S. Army. With telecommunication in battle still relatively new at the time, General Pershing was looking for experienced individuals that could improve communication on the front lines. As the telephone operator field was dominated by women at the time, General Pershing made the decision to form the specialized unit comprised solely of women for the first time in American history. It was required that the women be bilingual in both French and English so that they could effectively communicate and coordinate with French and American forces. By the end of the war, the Hello Girls had connected over 26 million calls in support of the war effort, and even continued to serve in Europe to organize the return of American forces following the armistice.\n\nFirst introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Cleaver in 2019, passage of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is the final outstanding recommendation of the WWI Centennial Commission (WWICC). The WWICC was created under the World War I Centennial Commission Act, which was introduced by Congressman Cleaver in recognition of the centennial of WWI and to honor the veterans who served during the global conflict. Since the creation of the WWICC, Congressman Cleaver has secured millions of dollars in federal funding to support its mission, including the creation of a World War I Memorial in the nation\u2019s capital to go along with the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.\n\nThe Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is endorsed by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, AMVETS, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Military Women\u2019s Memorial, and the Fort Gordon Historical Museum Society. The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).\n\nOfficial text of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-bergman-press-usps-delivery-standards", "Reps. Cleaver, Bergman Press USPS on Delivery Standards", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) announced a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, rebuking the United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership for lowering their delivery standards for Fiscal Year 2025. The bipartisan letter stressed the need for the unelected and unaccountable DeJoy to address these service issues within his agency, as millions of Americans depend on timely deliveries.\n\nIn the letter to the Postmaster General, the lawmakers wrote:\n\n\u201cInstead of directly addressing the issues that caused the agency to miss its targets in FY2024, USPS has now chosen to lower its service standards \u2013 concealing its shortcomings, deflecting public criticism, and likely paving the way for further reductions in mail service to our communities. This decision sidesteps accountability and improvement, eroding public trust and setting a troubling precedent for future performance evaluations.\u201d\n\nIn recent years, Congressman Cleaver has voiced numerous concerns with the USPS about performance issues. In October 2022, Reps. Cleaver and Sam Graves (R-MO) sent a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy expressing concerns about the agency\u2019s failure to fulfill their congressionally mandated duty to provide six-day mail delivery. In December 2022, the Postal Service responded with complaints about low unemployment rates in the Kansas City region and encouraged residents to apply to work for the USPS, without offering a plan for the agency to meet their mandate.\n\nIn March 2023, Reps. Cleaver and Graves called on Postmaster General DeJoy to deliver a plan to address mail delivery delays, fulfill the USPS\u2019s legal obligation to deliver mail 6 days per week, and listen to the concerns of Kansas City residents who had been frustrated with the performance of their local USPS branches. Following that letter, the USPS OIG announced they would conduct an audit of delayed mail and delivery operations in the Northland and the Kansas City area. The audit was completed in August of last year.\n\nIn January 2024, Cleaver and Graves led a cohort of fellow lawmakers calling on USPS to halt price increases on stamps, following the agency\u2019s record-breaking fourth rate increase in the last eighteen months. The legislators demanded USPS address the failings of the Delivering for America Plan and turn around performance issues of the USPS in order to legitimize a price hike for consumers.\n\nIn March 2024, Congressman Cleaver, along with Reps. Graves and Mark Alford (R-MO), introduced the Pony Up Act to protect consumers by requiring the USPS to pay any late fees incurred on bills due to delayed delivery service.\n\nIn April 2024, Rep. Cleaver joined bipartisan calls opposing USPS consolidation and operational changes across the country. The bipartisan group of 20 Members of Congress denounced the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks nationwide.\n\nIn June 2024, Congressman Cleaver introduced the bipartisan Postal Processing Protection Act with Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) to require the USPS to protect mail processing centers in communities throughout the nation by mandating individual studies on the consequences of consolidating or closing any such facilities.\n\nThe official letter from Reps. Cleaver and Bergman is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-vote-avoid-another-republican-shutdown", "Rep. Cleaver\u2019s Statement on Vote to Avoid Another Republican Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to avoid another Republican shutdown.\n\n\u201cOnce again, Democrats have come to rescue House Republicans from shutting down the federal government after they reneged on the original bipartisan, bicameral agreement earlier this week. Following 48 hours of unnecessary chaos from the Speaker and my Republican colleagues, Congress ended up right where we should have started weeks ago: with a Continuing Resolution that keeps the government funded, provides desperately needed disaster assistance for devastated communities, including $1.53 billion for Missouri, and ensures much-needed aid for our farming community.\n\n\u201cWhile a CR is not the ideal way to fund the most powerful nation in the world at a time of grave threats around the globe, a federal shutdown would cause even more destruction. Had Republicans adhered to the wishes of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, millions of America\u2019s service members, federal workers, contractors, and families would have gone without pay right before the holiday season; critical government services would have been disrupted; and our economic recovery would have taken a massive blow.\n\n\u201cWhile I remain deeply frustrated with the way this process played out, and extremely disappointed that critical provisions like funding for pediatric cancer research and PBM reform were removed by Republicans, nobody wins in a government shutdown. But the American people lose.\n\n\u201cFor that reason, I decided to accept this compromise legislation.\u201d\n\n###\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-auto-data-privacy-and-autonomy-act", "Rep. Burlison Introduces Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, a crucial step toward protecting the personal privacy of American vehicle owners. The bill ensures consumers maintain control over the data generated by their automobiles, prohibits unauthorized data sharing, and strengthens safeguards against misuse by manufacturers and foreign entities. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a companion bill in the Senate, highlighting the commitment to addressing this critical issue.\n\n\u201cAmericans shouldn\u2019t have to trade their privacy for convenience when driving their cars,\u201d said Rep. Burlison. \u201cThis legislation prioritizes the rights of consumers, safeguarding their sensitive personal information from exploitation. I\u2019m grateful to Sen. Mike Lee for leading this effort in the Senate.\u201d\n\n\u201cOwnership should mean control,\u201d said Senator Lee. \u201cAmericans deserve to decide who has access to their personal data and how it is used\u2014whether they are driving to work, harvesting crops, or operating machinery on a construction site. This bill empowers individuals to regain control of their vehicle data and restores transparency to a system that has left too many in the dark.\u201d\n\nKey Provisions:\n\nControl Over Data: Prevents manufacturers from accessing or selling vehicle data without the owner\u2019s explicit, written consent.\n\nRestrictions on Sharing: Limits data sharing to specific circumstances, such as emergencies or court orders.\n\nNational Security Protections: Prohibits data sharing with entities tied to nations like China, Russia, and Iran.\n\nConsumer Access: Requires manufacturers to provide owners with free access to their vehicle data and the ability to delete it.\n\nA study by the Mozilla Foundation found that 92% of car brands provide drivers little or no control over their data, with many collecting highly sensitive information and sharing it with third parties, including advertisers and potentially adversarial nations. Auto data monetization is projected to generate $450-$750 billion by 2030, incentivizing intrusive practices that compromise consumer privacy.\n\n\u201cThe Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act puts Americans back in the driver\u2019s seat when it comes to their personal data,\u201d Burlison added.\n\nClick here to read the bill text.\n\nCosponsors: Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05)\n\nGroup Support:\n\nBill Chankel, CEO - National Association of Fleet Administrators\n\n\u201cNAFA, the national association of public and private fleet managers, is pleased to see progress on the important subject of data access for vehicle owners and lessees. We appreciate the efforts of Senator Lee and Representative Burlison in developing legislation to ensure that vehicle owners and lessees have unrestricted access to the data generated by the vehicles they operate, data that is critical to ongoing improvements in efficient fleet operations. We look forward to working with the Congress and other stakeholders in developing effective bipartisan legislation on vehicle data access.\u201d\n\nSharky Laguana, President \u2013 Board of Directors of the American Car Rental Association\n\n\u201cThe American Car Rental Association (ACRA) strongly supports the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, which aims to protect consumer data privacy and give vehicle owners greater control over their data. The data access for vehicle owners and data deletion provisions for consumers are crucial for ensuring transparency, fairness, and privacy protection.\n\nFacilitating open APIs (application programming interfaces) allows consumers and vehicle owners to delete data from the vehicle\u2019s infotainment system that may have been downloaded during the consumer\u2019s use. This provision helps maintain consumer privacy and ensures that personal information is effectively managed. Both the vehicle owner data access and consumer data deletion provisions align with ACRA's mission to drive growth and innovation while safeguarding customer privacy. This legislation will help ensure fair competition by removing unnecessary barriers imposed by manufacturers and giving car rental companies more flexibility to innovate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-reliable-grid-act-2024", "Rep. Burlison Introduces the Reliable Grid Act of 2024", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "According to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation\u2019s (NERC) 2023 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, most of the United States\u2019 electric grid is either at an elevated or high risk of disruptions and outages. The Reliable Grid Act of 2024 prevents the EPA from enforcing rules and regulations that restrict electric generating units unless all areas served by the power system are assessed as \u201cNormal Risk\u201d by the NERC\u2019s risk report. This will help ease the burden on the electric grid and ensure Americans are free from any new EPA rule or regulation\n\n\u201cFor decades, the EPA has implemented regulations that place unnecessary burdens on the energy sector and strain the United States\u2019 electric grid,\u201d said Rep. Burlison. \u201cIt is completely unacceptable that a large portion of the United States\u2019 electric grid is either at an elevated or high risk of power disruptions and outages. My bill protects Americans from the rogue bureaucrats at the EPA who are more concerned with pushing climate alarmism than ensuring Americans have access to abundant, affordable, and reliable electricity,\u201d concluded Rep. Burlison.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s grid is in a state of rapidly worsening crisis, with the Federal government and many state governments pursuing a ruinous policy of reducing the supply of reliable power plants through shutdowns and increasing demand for reliable power through EV and other electrification mandates. The crisis is being compounded by new demand from data centers and AI,\u201d said Alex Epstein, president of the Center for Industrial Progress and creator of Energy Talking Points.\n\nI have said for years that the most obvious and urgent step is to pause all new grid-threatening activity by the EPA\u2014the leading force shutting down reliable power plants\u2014until the grid crisis is resolved.\n\nThankfully, Rep. Eric Burlison has offered a bill, the Reliable Grid Act, that does exactly that. If passed, the Act would stop the premature retirement of reliable generators by the EPA Administrator until the EPA demonstrates it can reliably meet electricity demand without frequent shortages in supply and in capacity safety margins.\n\nI hope the new Congress and Administration takes up the Reliable Grid Act as a top priority. It is a crucial step toward undoing the near-fatal damage the outgoing administration has done to our grid and moving toward a future of abundant, affordable, and ultra-reliable American electricity,\u201d stated Alex Epstein.\n\nClick here to read the bill text.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-secures-property-rights-protections-table-rock-lake-house-passed", "Rep. Burlison Secures Property Rights Protections for Table Rock Lake in House-Passed WRDA", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-7) proudly announces that the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and now heads to the President\u2019s desk. The final bill includes critical language he championed to safeguard the rights of property owners along Table Rock Lake.\n\nClick here or on the image above to watch Rep. Burlison discuss this huge win.\n\n\u201cThis legislation brings much-needed clarity for families and property owners at Table Rock Lake,\" said Burlison. \u201cWhether it\u2019s protecting septic systems essential to their homes or preventing costly relocations due to past property line discrepancies, these provisions offer practical solutions and peace of mind to homeowners.\u201d\n\nThis significant provision within the WRDA allows for the continued presence of eligible structures, including septic systems, dwellings, and minor encroachments, on Army Corps of Engineers land around Table Rock Lake.\n\n\"This is a victory for the families who call Table Rock Lake home,\" Burlison emphasized.\n\nThis passage marks a significant achievement in protecting the property rights of constituents and ensuring that local communities can thrive without undue regulatory interference. Representative Burlison looks forward to the President signing the bill to provide the needed relief and clarity for Table Rock Lake property owners.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/senate-passes-graves-led-water-resources-bill", "Senate Passes Graves-led Water Resources Bill", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 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\u2019s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation\u2019s water resources infrastructure.\n\nThe measure was previously approved by the House on December 10, 2024, by a vote of 399 to 18, and now goes to the President to be signed into law.\n\nWRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake locally-driven infrastructure and water resources projects that also deliver regional and national benefits to strengthen the nation\u2019s global competitiveness and supply chain, grow the economy, move goods throughout the country, protect communities from flooding, and more.\n\nCongress has passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.\n\n\u201cGetting this legislation signed into law means that Congress has maintained the schedule of regularly passing WRDA improvements and reforms every two years,\u201d said Chairman Sam Graves. \u201cWRDA 2024 makes much needed reforms at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to streamline processes, reduce cumbersome red tape, and get projects done faster. The bill also provides critical water resource infrastructure improvements for communities across America \u2013 from ports to levees to navigation channels, and more.\u201d\n\nIn the House, WRDA was introduced by Graves and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/burlisons-fit-procurement-act-passes-house-poised-save-taxpayers-millions", "Burlison\u2019s FIT Procurement Act Passes House, Poised to Save Taxpayers Millions", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Group Support:\n\nAlliance for Digital Innovation\n\n\"ADI extends its sincere thanks to Rep. Burlison for his leadership on this bill. Additionally, ADI greatly appreciates the Committee\u2019s willingness to engage on the important topic of federal technology acquisition. A bipartisan focus on updating federal acquisition policy enables to the government to be more efficient and effective in a modern digital world. We look forward to further collaboration in the future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-supports-passage-federal-judiciary-stabilization-act", "Wagner Supports Passage of the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act:\n\n\u201cThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has had a temporary judgeship for decades, and this judgeship was set to expire in 2025. It is only right to finally convert it to permanent status and provide a measure of certainty to our region. I was pleased to champion this bipartisan legislation and lead this effort to convert numerous temporary judgeships around the country, including in our very own Eastern District of Missouri, to permanent status. Caseloads at District Courts have continued to rise, and it would not serve the cause of justice to allow these judgeships to expire and further burden the system. This legislation will ensure our Eastern District of Missouri Court can better protect our communities and ensure criminals are brought to justice in a timely manner.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-joins-bipartisan-call-provide-additional-federal-funding", "Rep. Cleaver Joins Bipartisan Call to Provide Additional Federal Funding for 2026 World Cup Security Needs", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), co-chair of the Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, has joined a bipartisan cohort of lawmakers in the House of Representatives calling on Congress to provide additional federal funding to support security needs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Kansas City and 10 other American cities. Along with 47 other lawmakers, Congressman Cleaver is calling for an additional $625 million in federal investments across the 11 World Cup Host Cities to support the unprecedented security needs that come with the global competition.\n\nIn a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the lawmakers wrote:\n\n\u201cTo help ensure the safety and security of spectators, teams, and communities across the country during the tournament, additional resources are needed for a wide range of State and local security services. This includes increased training, readiness exercises, cybersecurity defenses, expanded emergency response and policing services, as well as heightened screening at major transportation hubs among other security needs.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers continued:\n\n\u201cWe understand the Host Cities have been working closely with DHS to identify the scope of security risks and determine an efficient and effective way to execute federal funding to address these security needs. Given the lead-time required for security activities in advance of the World Cup, it is imperative that funding is provided in FY2025.\u201d\n\nAdditionally, Congressman Cleaver delivered his own letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, calling on Congress to provide additional federal funding to support security, infrastructure, transportation, and other needs of the 11 World Cup Host Cities.\n\nThe official letter from lawmakers is available here.\n\nThe official letter from Rep. Cleaver is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-bill-honor-wwi-hello-girls-passed-house", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Bill to Honor WWI \u201cHello Girls\u201d Passed by House of Representatives", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 (NDAA), which included the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act\u2014bipartisan legislation that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Sharice Davids (D-KS). The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act would award the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, to more than 220 American women who served as essential telephone operators with the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. Known as the \u201cHello Girls,\u201d the women were the first female soldiers to be officially deployed to a combat zone in American history and were instrumental in the allied war effort throughout WWI.\n\n\u201cAfter years of hard work to ensure these patriotic women receive the recognition they deserve for their sacrifice to the country, I\u2019m thrilled that my legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls will soon become law,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cAs someone whose uncle was a Tuskegee Airman, I know firsthand how important these recognitions are to the families of those who defended our freedom, and I\u2019m thankful that the descendants of the Hello Girls will receive formal appreciation from a grateful nation for their loved one\u2019s service to the United States when we needed them most.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit, also known as the Hello Girls, played an indispensable role in linking American troops during World War I,\u201d said Congressman Graves. \u201cWhen General John J. Pershing identified that communication failures were hindering the war effort, he recognized the need for skilled operators. These courageous women stepped forward and served with exceptional honor. However, their contributions were overlooked for many years, and it wasn\u2019t until 1977 that they were formally recognized as veterans. I\u2019m thrilled that we were able to get this included in NDAA and honor their legacy with the Congressional Gold Medal they so richly deserve.\"\n\n\"On behalf of the United States WWI Centennial Commission, I want to commend the Congress for moving forward toward righting this century-old wrong by recognizing our first women soldiers with this superb salute,\u201d said Daniel Dayton, Executive Director, United States World War I Centennial Commission. \u201cThe Commission also salutes the \u2018army\u2019 of Hello Girls descendants, major veterans associations, and volunteers for their unwavering support of this effort on behalf of the Signal Corps women who served in The War That Changed the World.\"\n\n\"The women of the WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps, nicknamed Hello Girls, volunteered to do their bit to support the Doughboys and to save Europe because they had language skills to offer to become bilingual telephone operators for the AEF,\u201d said Catherine Bourgin, Grandaughter of Edmee LeRoux, WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps. \u201c My grandmother and all her fellow women soldiers changed the course of history for all American women by demonstrating that women soldiers could perform essential military duties as well as, and even better than, their male counterparts and changed the course of modern warfare with their effective management of high-speed tactical communications. During their sixty-year fight for their veterans status and benefits, they showed leadership and determination while establishing a foothold for future generations of women to serve in the U.S. military. As a granddaughter of a Hello Girl, Edmee LeRoux, I\u2019m overjoyed to have contributed to the Hello Girls campaign team effort for this once in a lifetime honor of a Congressional Gold Medal. I wish to thank Representatives Cleaver, Graves, Davids, and Mace for their leadership by recognizing America\u2019s first women soldiers with the nation\u2019s highest civilian honor.\"\n\n\"I am excited to see the trailblazing Hello Girls get closer to being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal,\u201d said Carolyn Timbie, Granddaughter of Hello Girls Chief Operator Grace Banker. \u201cI eagerly await the Senate to vote on this so we can celebrate and finally recognize these forgotten patriots of World War I. My grandmother, Grace Banker, and all of the Hello Girls have waited long enough for their day of recognition.\"\n\nFormally known as the Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators, the Hello Girls were recruited by General John J. Pershing in 1917 as the first group of women to hold non-medical positions in the U.S. Army. With telecommunication in battle still relatively new at the time, General Pershing was looking for experienced individuals that could improve communication on the front lines. As the telephone operator field was dominated by women at the time, General Pershing made the decision to form the specialized unit comprised solely of women for the first time in American history. It was required that the women be bilingual in both French and English so that they could effectively communicate and coordinate with French and American forces. By the end of the war, the Hello Girls had connected over 26 million calls in support of the war effort, and even continued to serve in Europe to organize the return of American forces following the armistice.\n\nFirst introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Cleaver in 2019, passage of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is the final outstanding recommendation of the WWI Centennial Commission (WWICC). The WWICC was created under the World War I Centennial Commission Act, which was introduced by Congressman Cleaver in recognition of the centennial of WWI and to honor the veterans who served during the global conflict. Since the creation of the WWICC, Congressman Cleaver has securedmillions of dollars in federal funding to support its mission, including the creation of a World War I Memorial in the nation\u2019s capital to go along with the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.\n\nThe Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is endorsed by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, AMVETS, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Military Women\u2019s Memorial, and the Fort Gordon Historical Museum Society. The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).\n\nThe NDAA, including the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act, will now go to the U.S. Senate, before being signed into law by President Joe Biden.\n\nOfficial text of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-selected-steering-committee-chair-transportation-and-infrastructure", "Graves Selected by Steering Committee to Chair Transportation and Infrastructure Committee", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2014 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:\n\n\u201cI am honored and humbled to be selected by my Steering Committee colleagues to serve as Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress. Over the last two years, our committee has worked hard to pass a number of major infrastructure bills, including the FAA Reauthorization Act and the Water Resources Development Act, and we have a golden opportunity to do much more in the next Congress.\n\n\u201cThe Committee will hit the ground running in 2025. We will work with President Trump to advance his infrastructure priorities, developing the next long-term highway bill, and focusing on fixing the real infrastructure that moves people and goods safely and efficiently throughout our country.\u201d\n\nGraves also noted that infrastructure has become a priority in Missouri during his tenure at the Committee and he looks forward to seeing that continue.\n\n\u201cWhile I\u2019ve been at the helm of the Committee, we\u2019ve seen transformational infrastructure projects receive significant investment in Missouri, including the Buck O\u2019Neil Bridge, the Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport, and the FARM Bridge program across North Missouri, as well as the prioritization of fixing lettered routes in our rural communities and the expansion of I-70. I look forward to working with Gov-elect Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Legislature, MoDOT and my colleagues in the Missouri Congressional delegation to ensure that improving our infrastructure continues to be a top priority.\u201d\n\nNote: the House Republican Conference still must vote to approve the Steering Committee\u2019s recommendations.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-votes-support-american-troops-bolster-national-defense", "Wagner Votes to Support American Troops, Bolster National Defense", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act:\n\n\u201cOur world is in a dangerous place, and it is incredibly vital we maintain a strong national security and provide essential support to our servicemembers as they fight to defend our nation. This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does just that by giving a 14.5% raise to our junior enlisted servicemembers, helping military spouses maintain employment, and enhancing our nation\u2019s recruiting programs so the next generation of our military is even stronger. This legislation takes action to fight back against reckless aggression by the Chinese Communist Party in the Indo-Pacific and ensures our sensitive defense intelligence remains protected. Importantly, this NDAA also helps secure both our southern border and our maritime border by supporting Border Patrol and ongoing counternarcotics activities. I was proud to support this legislation that not only advances a robust military, but also ends the Biden Administration\u2019s emphasis on culture wars and focuses our military on its core mission: defending our nation.\n\n\u201cI was proud to advocate for our greater St. Louis region and can announce that the NDAA will continue to support jobs and economic growth here at home with the inclusion of $2.4 billion for 24 F-15EX aircraft that are built in Missouri, fighting back against the Administration\u2019s misguided attempt to cut six of these critical aircraft. With dictators and other bad actors seeking to destabilize our world and very way of life, a strong America is critically important to deter and defend against our enemies.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-house-passage-national-defense", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\n\u201cIn Missouri, when you look someone in the eye, shake their hand, and agree to a deal, you honor it. However, in the latest attempt to divide the American people and politicize our military, following good-faith bipartisan negotiations, the Speaker of the House covertly inserted a provision that forces military families to adhere to his personal, far-right ideology that denies healthcare to innocent children.\n\n\u201cNot only do I find it highly hypocritical and damaging that the Speaker would prevent military families, who sacrifice so much for the freedoms we enjoy today, from having the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions that are best for them, but I also refuse to support this behavior that damages to the House of Representatives\u2019 ability to legislate moving forward.\n\n\u201cFor months, Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate worked in good faith on an NDAA that provides servicemembers a well-deserved pay raise; that strengthens military housing programs; that expands access to childcare services for military families; that provides HBCUs with needed funding; that furthers critical medical research; and so much more. I support all these worthy efforts unequivocally.\n\n\u201cTragically, despite this quality compromise, as well as the American people\u2019s desire for unity and bipartisanship, the Speaker of the House decided he would put the will of far-right lawmakers before the needs of military families and the American people\u2014a decision that even the Republican Chairman of the Armed Services Committee has criticized.\n\n\u201cIt is my hope that common sense and responsible governance will prevail by rescinding this unnecessary provision and passing the original compromise that will receive overwhelming bipartisan support.\u201d\n\n###\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hispanic-chamber-commerce-greater-kansas-city-presents-congressman", "Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Presents Congressman Cleaver with Community Impact Award During 47th Noche de Gala", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 This weekend, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City surprised U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II by honoring the 10-term Missouri Congressman at their 47th Noche de Gala. The Congressman, a United Methodist Minister, had been asked to deliver the invocation to open the program. However, President/CEO Carlos Gomez asked him to return to the stage and thanked him for securing a $4 million federal earmark grant to purchase a 15,000 square foot Minority Chambers Development Center that now houses the joint headquarters for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, presenting the Congressman with the Community Impact Award for his work.\n\n\u201cI am truly humbled to receive the Community Impact Award from such a prestigious and impactful organization as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, which works around the clock to support the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses across our great city,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cAs the Hispanic Chamber and Heartland Black Chamber join forces through the Minority Chamber Development Center, let it serve as a reminder of all that we can accomplish when we join forces in pursuit of the greater good. Thanks to this collaboration, I believe we will see greater economic opportunity and technical assistance for Black and Brown businesses throughout Kansas City, thereby increasing prosperity for the entire region.\u201d\n\n\"On Behalf of the Board, Staff and members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we want to Thank Congressman Emanuel Cleaver for his Leadership and Vision to invest in the Minority Small Business Community,\u201d said President/CEO Carlos Gomez. \u201cThe funding Congressman Cleaver was able to secure for us will allow us to amplify our resources to start up and build capacities of both Hispanic and Black owned businesses in the Kansas City Metro.\"\n\nThe Minority Chambers Development Center is one of fifteen projects Congressman Cleaver championed in Congress for Fiscal Year 2023, securing nearly $40 million in federal funding directly benefitting constituents in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District. The funding secured by Rep. Cleaver supported the purchase of 9100 Ward Parkway to create a combined Hispanic Chamber and Heartland Black Chamber headquarters, allowing the organizations to jointly serve an array of minority businesses throughout the region.\n\nIn June, Cleaver hosted Eric Morrissette, the head of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), for a tour of Kansas City to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem and discuss issues surrounding access to capital for minority entrepreneurs. Acting Under Secretary Morrissette joined the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a listening session, where he also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal partnership with the two Chambers and the MBDA expressing a shared commitment towards advancing access to capital and equity for diverse communities.\n\nThe joint partnership is the first of its kind nationwide, as two of the largest minority chambers unite in their missions to advance business development, workforce development, and leadership development for the betterment of people of color throughout the Fifth District of Missouri.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-applauds-house-passage-defense-bill-0", "Graves Applauds House Passage of Defense Bill", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 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\u2019 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.\n\n\u201cThis bill is critical for the defense of our nation, our servicemembers and for Missouri,\u201d Congressman Graves said. \u201cThe over 32,000 servicemembers in Missouri will get a much deserved pay increase. This bill also bolsters critical ammo and weapons supplies produced in North Missouri, so our troops are well-equipped to defend our nation. Finally, I\u2019m thrilled to be able to include an authorization for additional C130J\u2019s, so we can get them to the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joe sooner rather than later.\u201d\n\nThe Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act includes:\n\n14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and supports a 4.5% pay raise for all other servicemembers.\n\nCritical investments in improving on-base housing conditions.\n\nIncreases access to childcare, supports military spouses and families, and improves the military\u2019s ability to recruit.\n\n$220 million for two additional C130J aircraft.\n\n$406,500,000 for small and medium caliber ammunition produced at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence.\n\nNearly $2 billion for the B-21 Raider, which will eventually be delivered to Whiteman Air Force Base.\n\nNearly $2.5 billion for the F-15EX program produced in St. Louis, MO.\n\nEnds the radical woke ideology being forced on our servicemen and women and restores the focus of our military on lethality.\n\nBans transgender medical treatments for children.\n\nBans Critical Race Theory in military schools and the service academies.\n\nGuts DEI bureaucracy and extends the DEI hiring freeze.\n\nCounters antisemitism in the Department of Defense.\n\nPrevents a Military Green New Deal and prevents any new climate change programs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-approves-graves-led-water-resources-bill", "House Approves Graves-led Water Resources Bill", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 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\u2019s desk. This legislation will improve the nation\u2019s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation\u2019s water resources infrastructure.\n\n\u201cThis WRDA delivers critical water resource infrastructure improvements for communities across America \u2013 from ports to levees to navigation channels, and more. The bill also makes reforms at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to streamline processes, reduce cumbersome red tape, and get projects done faster. This legislation also keeps Congress on the schedule of regularly passing WRDA improvements and reforms every two years,\u201d said Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06).\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to include multiple provisions critical to North Missouri, including ensuring that flood control and navigation are the top priorities on the Missouri River, while charting a new path forward for systemic flood control on the Mississippi.\u201d\n\nNorth Missouri priorities included in WRDA 2024 include:\n\nExpanding protections for levee districts and navigators on the Missouri River to ensure fish and wildlife experiments don\u2019t interfere with flood control and navigation\n\nAuthorizing an Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study to improve flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River\n\nReforming the Army Corps of Engineers\u2019 policy for permitting broadband projects on Corps\u2019 property, making it easier to deploy broadband to communities where the Corps owns land, like Smithville, MO.\n\nDirecting the Corps to work more closely with levee districts and others to find beneficial uses for dredged material, so sand is used for strengthening levees, building roadbeds, and other productive uses, rather than being dumped back in the river\n\nImproving the permitting process at the Corps to help projects get done ahead of schedule and under budget.\n\nThe legislation also has the support of over 200 stakeholders. Click here for statements of support.\n\nWRDA Summary\n\nWRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake locally-driven infrastructure and water resources projects that also deliver regional and national benefits to strengthen the nation\u2019s global competitiveness and supply chain, grow the economy, move goods throughout the country, protect communities from flooding, and more.\n\nCongress has passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.\n\nWRDA authorizes over 200 new feasibility studies for locally proposed projects and 22 projects that have been thoroughly reviewed by the Corps and have culminated in a final report to Congress with approval by the Chief of Engineers or the Director of Civil Works.\n\nWRDA also makes commonsense Corps reforms that empower the non-federal project sponsors, increase project transparency, and improve project delivery. Provisions in WRDA will strengthen existing alternative delivery processes and create similar alternative delivery methods within the continuing authorities program (CAP) for smaller projects. In addition, the legislation creates a new initiative to assist non-federal interests in accessing resources at the Corps to get new projects studied and constructed.\n\nClick here for more information on WRDA.\n\nAdditional Improvements in WRDA\n\nThe measure includes provisions to increase the efficient use of federally-owned office space, including setting occupancy standards, ensuring federal workers return to the office, strengthening congressional oversight and public accountability of federal real estate projects, selling certain unused federal properties, and saving money for the taxpayers.\n\nThe legislation includes provisions to address concerns raised over the past several years by state departments of transportation by redistributing unobligated balances under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program to the states through the existing Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program.\n\nFinally, the agreement reauthorizes and modernizes the Economic Development Administration and other regional commissions whose mission is to spur economic development in distressed communities across the country.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-applauds-cfpbs-crackdown-illegal-fees-return", "Congressman Cleaver Applauds CFPB\u2019s Crackdown on Illegal Fees, Return of $32,331,665 to Missouri Consumers", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\u2019s (CFPB) announcement that the agency is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million Americans, including $32,331,665 to Missourians, that were charged illegal advance fees or subjected to allegedly deceptive bait-and-switch advertising by a group of credit repair companies. Together, the payments constitute the largest-ever distribution from the CFPB\u2019s victims relief fund, which is funded by civil penalties paid by companies that violate consumer protection laws. Congressman Cleaver has long supported the CFPB, voting to create the agency in 2010, following the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and the Great Recession.\n\n\u201cAs massive financial corporations concoct new and innovative financial schemes to exploit hardworking American families, it\u2019s more important than ever that we have a cop on the beat dedicated solely to protecting consumers. That\u2019s precisely what the CFPB has done for more than a decade, and this latest announcement is just another reminder of its value to honest consumers,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cAs my colleagues across the aisle openly threaten to destroy the CFPB, I hope they will take notice of the historic sums the agency is returning to Americans who were ripped off at no fault of their own, and instead join Democrats in protecting American pocketbooks.\u201d\n\nEligible consumers harmed by Lexington Law, CreditRepair.com, and their parent companies will be sent a payment in the coming weeks. Details about the distribution are available here. The CFPB has contracted JND Legal Administration to administer payments for this case and answer consumers' questions.\n\nEligible consumers do not need to take any action to receive a payment. Checks are being mailed between December and January. Consumers who believe they are eligible but who have not received a payment by mid-January can contact JND here.\n\nConsumers can submit complaints about financial products or services by visiting the CFPB\u2019s website or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-announces-nominations-us-military-academies-5", "Graves Announces Nominations to U.S. Military Academies", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANSAS CITY, MO \u2013 U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, Members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America\u2019s prestigious military academies.\n\n\"It is always an honor to be able to nominate highly qualified students to attend our nation\u2019s military academies,\u201d said Rep. Graves, who notified each student by phone of their nomination. \u201cThese young men and women are exceptionally qualified, excelling in their academics and demonstrating exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. I know all of them will make North Missouri proud.\u201d\n\nThe following students from across North Missouri received nominations from Congressman Graves:\n\nAnnabel Beeman \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Platte County High School)\n\nJacob Duckworth \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy (Park Hill South High School)\n\nNikos Guerrero \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy (Park Hill High School)\n\nRemington May \u2013 U.S. Naval Academy, U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (Highland High School)\n\nEthan Smith \u2013 U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy (Platte County High School)\n\nKloiee Wagner \u2013 U.S. Military Academy (Moberly High School)\n\nGabriel Watkins \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy (Lathrop High School)\n\nIsaac Woodward\u2013 U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Fort Osage High School)\n\nTade Wynn\u2013 U.S. Military Academy (Culver Military Academy)\n\nThe nomination system is a very competitive process. Various military academies hold extremely selective admission standards. To help in the nomination process, Rep. Graves created an Academy Nominations Review Board. The board, made up of service academy graduates, veterans and citizens of the Sixth District, interviewed and reviewed all applicants before making final recommendations to Rep. Graves.\n\nStudents interested in being appointed to a service academy in the future are encouraged to learn more, particularly early in their high school career, by contacting Graves\u2019 district office in Kansas City or by visiting graves.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/qatar-announces-they-will-kick-out-hamas-following-wagner-diplomatic", "Qatar Announces They Will Kick Out Hamas Following Wagner Diplomatic Efforts", "2024-11-10", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after Qatar announced they would no longer provide safe haven to Hamas terrorists:\n\n\u201cFor too long, Qatar has sheltered Hamas terrorists who seek to destroy Israel. I have put strong pressure on Qatar to spur them into action by introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would force the Administration to reevaluate Qatar\u2019s designation as a major non-NATO ally if Qatar does not bring all pressure to bear to bring hostages home\u2014including by expelling all Hamas operatives from its territory. Qatar has, so far, failed to force Hamas to come to the table and make a deal to release the Israeli and American hostages. It is crystal clear that Hamas is not a good-faith negotiator and must never receive shelter from partners of the United States.\n\n\u201cIn my work as Vice Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I took part in a Congressional delegation to the Middle East, including Qatar, to see the aftermath of the October 7th attack and meet with those on the ground to help chart a path forward. During this delegation I spoke directly to the Qatari Prime Minister and other officials and made clear their harboring of Hamas was unconscionable.\n\n\u201cI appreciate that the United States and Qatar have recognized that the brutal terrorists of Hamas are not interested in ending the war in Gaza. This is a major victory for U.S. diplomacy and for Israel. Hamas\u2019s presence in Qatar must end permanently.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-demands-biden-harris-administration-abide-supreme-courts-wotus-ruling", "Graves Demands Biden-Harris Administration Abide by Supreme Court\u2019s WOTUS Ruling", "2024-11-04", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) led Committee Republicans today in enumerating the many ongoing concerns from Congress and stakeholders about the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s refusal to conform with the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling pertaining to the definition of \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA).\n\nWriting to the heads of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in regard to the Supreme Court\u2019s 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA (Sackett), the Republican Members said, \u201cThis Administration is not adhering to Sackett, attempting to maintain broad Federal overreach, slow-walking implementation, failing to provide adequate direction to regulated communities, and delaying projects which require certainty under a CWA permitting regime.\u201d\n\nThe Members cited concerns from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including those raised during a September Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee hearing about the Administration\u2019s lack of clarity, transparency, and direction on WOTUS since Sackett.\n\n\u201cIn Sackett, the Supreme Court provided needed clarity on the definition of a WOTUS, reinforcing property owners\u2019 rights, protecting the separation of powers by limiting the authority that Congress explicitly delegated in statute, and adhering to the Congressional intent of the CWA. Sackett rightly upheld the cooperative Federalism framework of the CWA, as well as the authority of states to regulate non-Federal waters within their borders as they see fit.\u201d\n\nHowever, despite the unequivocal decision by the Court and the much-needed clarity that it provided, T&I Republicans assert that the Biden-Harris Administration continues to openly disregard the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling. Members posed a series of questions to the EPA and the Corps about steps they are taking to create a permitting regime that is faithful to Sackett and the Administration\u2019s plans to provide more guidance and certainty to the regulated community. The letter also includes a request for information related to delayed agency decisions that are preventing important projects from moving forward.\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-nearly-40-million-bipartisan-infrastructure-law", "Rep. Cleaver Announces Nearly $40 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Awarded to Kansas City for Bridge Repairs and Replacement", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded $39,934,854 from the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Kansas City to improve bridge infrastructure across the metro area. The federal funding will enable the repair and replacement of nine aged and deteriorating bridges within Kansas City, enhancing traffic safety, alleviating congestion, and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.\n\n\u201cThe Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has led to historic investment in the heartland and continues to build a brighter future for communities throughout the Kansas City,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cNot only will this $40 million investment increase traffic safety and alleviate congestion for Missouri drivers, but it will drive further economic development and create more good-paying jobs for workers in the region. While I may have been the only Representative from Missouri to support the law that made this funding possible, I hope we can all celebrate the benefits it continues to bring to Missouri families.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Congressman Cleaver called on the Department of Transportation to select the City of Kansas City\u2019s grant application for federal investment. Kansas City intends to utilize the grant funding to repair and replace nine bridges across the city that represent historic connections between neighborhoods, families, and communities. The bridges are heavily used by Missouri drivers and light and heavy freight, carrying nearly 53,000 vehicles per day and connecting community members to critical jobs, goods, recreation, and services. All nine bridges selected for repair are currently load-restricted and/or rated as \u201cpoor\u201d or deteriorating.\n\nThe sites subject to repair include:\n\n112th Street over Fishing River\n\nPleasant Valley Road over Big Shoal Creek\n\n12th Street over Big Blue River\n\nBelleview Avenue over Brush Creek\n\nRoanoke Parkway over Brush Creek\n\nBenton Boulevard over Brush Creek\n\nElmwood Avenue over Brush Creek\n\nGregory Boulevard over Big Blue River\n\nHillcrest Road over Small Creek", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-1350000-independence-towers-address-desperately", "Rep. Cleaver Announces $1,350,000 for Independence Towers to Address Desperately Needed Repairs", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that Fannie Mae has provided $1,350,000 to Trigild Inc., the court-appointed receiver overseeing property conditions at Independence Towers, to facilitate additional repairs at the apartment complex. The funding provided by Fannie Mae is in addition to $425,000 provided by the enterprise earlier this year and follows Rep. Cleaver\u2019s insistence that additional action be taken to address tenant concerns. Independence Towers was placed in a court ordered receivership at the request of Fannie Mae earlier this year after the original owner of the property failed to maintain proper living conditions for tenants.\n\n\u201cSince visiting Independence Towers last month, my staff and I have been working tirelessly to ensure the voices and legitimate safety concerns of tenants at the apartment complex are heard at the highest levels of government and addressed,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cI have been in contact with all parties since my concerning visit to the property last month, and I\u2019m happy to announce that Fannie Mae has provided an additional $1.35 million to Independence Towers to cover operations over the coming months and address other long overdue repairs. While I\u2019m grateful to Fannie for taking action to support the work of the receiver, there is more work that must be done to ensure the conditions at the property meet the standards all renters deserve and have come to expect - and I won\u2019t stop pushing for action for my constituents.\u201d\n\nIn May, following legal action by Fannie Mae to seek appointment of a receiver who could properly manage Independence Towers, a Jackson County court appointed Trigild Inc. to oversee management of the property. Since that appointment, Fannie Mae has provided $425,000 for repairs and operations at Independence Towers. Last Friday, following calls from Rep. Cleaver for additional action, Fannie Mae provided an additional $1,350,000 for repairs and to cover operations at the property until the property can be transferred to a new, responsible owner. Use of these funds will include replacing, repairing, and maintaining routine items associated with the apartment building such as pest control, building security, appliance replacements, flooring, interior repairs, painting, and more. Tenants should continue to report issues to property management.\n\n\u201cThanks to this action, things will be roughly $1.35 million better at Independence Towers, but make no mistake, the fire of concern about living conditions around the nation is still burning with the embers of renters' discontentment,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cIt\u2019s imperative that we listen to the growing frustration of renters nationwide and make necessary reforms that ensure every tenant has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-davids-announce-6469000-federal-funding-awarded-cultivate", "Reps. Cleaver, Davids Announce $6,469,000 in Federal Funding Awarded to Cultivate KC to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kansas City", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $6,469,000 in federal funding to Cultivate KC to advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture in Kansas City. The federal investment was made possible by the USDA\u2019s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds local projects that provide solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. The RCPP is funded, in part, by the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that Reps. Cleaver and Davids strongly supported.\n\n\u201cAdvances in urban agriculture are essential in our work to strengthen conservation efforts, expand sustainable farming, and combat the ongoing climate crisis,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cWith this federal investment, made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act, Kansas City and Cultivate KC continue to make clear that we are leading the nation when it comes to innovative solutions that are critical to maintaining our precious natural resources while supporting local producers. I\u2019m proud to have helped make this funding possible, and I look forward to the benefits our entire region will receive thanks to this public-private partnership.\u201d\n\n\"Investments in our region's agriculture are crucial in combating climate change, lowering costs for producers and consumers, and ensuring all Kansans have access to good, quality food,\u201d said Rep Davids. \u201cI'm thrilled to see this award made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act come home to support Cultivate KC's innovative work advancing urban agriculture in our community and am proud to have voted to make this additional funding possible.\"\n\nCultivate KC aims to leverage the federal funding to permanently protect five parcels of significant urban and peri-urban farmland that face intense development pressure. Additionally, the federal grant will help to address the unique natural resource concerns\u2014including lack of weather resilience, soil quality limitations, degraded plant conditions, pest pressures, and more\u2014experienced by urban and innovative producers in the Kansas City metropolitan area using strategic easement acquisitions and newfound conservation practices.\n\nThe Inflation Reduction Act is part of the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Investing in America Agenda and the largest investment in climate action and conservation in world history, which has enabled USDA\u2019s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to boost funding for RCPP. In total, the Inflation Reduction Act provides $19.5 billion to support USDA\u2019s oversubscribed conservation programs, including $4.95 billion for RCPP.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/tax-relief-heartland-wagner-joins-ways-means-tax-team-event-st-louis", "Tax Relief for the Heartland: Wagner Joins Ways & Means Tax Team Event in St. Louis", "2024-10-16", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO) joined Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ways and Means Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) in hosting a roundtable discussion at Centene in St. Louis, Missouri, to hear from local business leaders and workers urging Congress to take action to prevent the looming $7 trillion tax hike proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration.\n\n\u201cI joined my Missouri colleague Congressman Jason Smith, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, for a roundtable in St. Louis with local business leaders. We had an extremely productive conversation about the upcoming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and how much our local businesses, employees, and economy here in St. Louis will be harmed if taxes are hiked,\u201d said Rep. Wagner. \u201cIf the Trump tax cuts expire, the average taxpayer in Missouri\u2019s 2nd District would have their taxes raised by 20%, a nearly unmanageable cost, especially in the wake of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris\u2019 rampant inflation.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is abundantly clear that the tax hikes proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration would be devastating for the workers and job creators of the heartland and communities across this country,\u201d said Chairman Smith. \u201cThe Ways and Means Committee has held 120 Tax Team events in 20 states across the country, and the message is clear. Workers\u2019 wages are still lagging behind inflation and small businesses are struggling to grow. If we want to repair the economic damage of the last four years, Congress must build on the success of the Trump Tax Cuts and deliver pro-growth policies that allow families to thrive, businesses to expand, and workers to earn a living.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt was a pleasure to join Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith in St. Louis to hear from Midwest businesses about the success of the Trump Tax Cuts, bringing business back to United States, incentivizing growth, and strengthening our workforce. The Trump Tax Cuts created the best economy of my lifetime for small businesses and workers of all backgrounds, and we can\u2019t allow that progress to be undone,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cUnder Chairman Smith\u2019s leadership, Ways and Means Republicans have hit the ground running through our Tax Teams to ensure that we strengthen the Trump Tax Cuts, and that House Republicans are prepared for the \u2018Super Bowl of Tax\u2019 on day one of 119th Congress. As the Chair of the American Workforce Tax Team, I\u2019ll continue to work with Chairman Smith and our Ways and Means colleagues to advance pro-growth tax policies that allow our communities in Illinois and across the country to thrive.\u201d\n\nOver the past several months, Ways and Means Committee Republicans have been traveling to communities throughout the country to listen to workers and small business owners on how best to extend key provisions of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts before their expiration next year. The St. Louis roundtable marks the second tax team event Chairman Smith has personally hosted in Missouri to bring attention to the economic challenges facing the Show Me State.\n\nDuring the event, attendees stressed the need for Congress to extend the Section 199A small business deduction, a provision in the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts that allows small businesses to compete fairly with larger corporations and helps them expand, hire new employees, grow wages, and reinvest in their communities. Participants noted that the Biden-Harris plan to see this provision expire would increase the tax rate paid by small businesses to over 43 percent \u2013 nearly 20 percentage points higher than what businesses pay in Communist China.\n\nRoundtable attendees included:\n\nCentene\n\nEvernorth Health Services\n\nWideman Pools\n\nSpeed Fabrication LLC\n\nReinsurance Group of America (RGA)\n\nAmeren\n\nHunter Engineering\n\nBunge\n\nSitelines\n\nEmerson", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-passing-donald-j-hall-sr", "Rep. Cleaver\u2019s Statement on the Passing of Donald J. Hall Sr.", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on the passing of former Hallmark CEO, Kansas City civic leader, Donald J. Hall Sr.\n\n\u201cLike no other person I have ever known, Don Hall lived a life of deserved acclaim and great reputation. He chose to award and honor others. In fact, I am a witness that he provided support and praise to those of us who could do him absolutely no good. He rose to civic greatness by committing to municipal inclusion, philanthropy, and by uplifting others.\n\n\u201cWhen the history of our region is written, Don Hall\u2019s fingerprints will be on every chapter. May his memory be a blessing.\u201d\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-highlights-local-impact-25-million-community-project-0", "Rep. Cleaver Highlights Local Impact of $2.5 Million in Community Project Funding for University Health, Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating New Center for Recovery and Wellness", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) attended a press conference and ribbon cutting for the new, state-of-the-art substance use treatment center in the heart of Kansas City\u2019s UMKC Health Sciences District, which was funded, in part, by $2.5 million in federal Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Cleaver.\n\n\u201cTwo years ago, I was pleased to join University Health leadership to announce $2.5 million in federal Community Project Funding I was able to secure for the new Center for Recovery and Wellness,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cToday, thanks to the collaboration between local, federal, and public health leaders, I am proud to stand alongside health system leadership once again to celebrate the treatment center\u2019s official grand opening. Addiction is an illness that has devastated far too many families in our community, but it\u2019s important for folks to know that help is available, and the Center for Recovery and Wellness will be a critical resource that provides essential treatment and services to those in need.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor years, University Health Behavioral Health has been a beacon of hope for people in times of crisis, offering services that have transformed lives,\u201d said Charlie Shields, University Health President and CEO. \u201cToday, we take a major step forward. Our new Center for Recovery and Wellness is equipped to support individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.\u201d\n\nThe Center for Recovery and Wellness is one of ten projects Congressman Cleaver championed in 2021, securing $15,156,000 in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2022 that is directly benefitting constituents in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ann-wagner-and-bipartisan-coalition-introduce-legislation-foster", "Rep. Ann Wagner and a Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Legislation to Foster Alignment of Middle East Partners, Counter Iran", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined her colleagues in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve security and military readiness between the United States and Abraham Accords nations. The Learning Integrated National Knowledge (LINK) Act would connect strategic, operational, and tactical senior commanders through an exchange program to foster greater integration and alignment.\n\nThis legislation was introduced as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East due to the actions by Iran and Iranian-backed proxies and follows the fourth anniversary of the historic Abraham Accords. Leading this legislation alongside Rep. Wagner are Reps. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Brad Schneider (IL-10), David Trone (MD-06), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05). Companion legislation has been introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) in the Senate.\n\nIran and its proxy forces, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, continue to conduct terrorist operations across the Middle East, from firing missiles within Lebanon, to attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Through the establishment of a subject matter expert exchange program, American senior military officials will be able to bolster capabilities and deepen cooperationto enable the U.S. and its allies to respond to continuing and unforeseen aggression more effectively.\n\n\u201cIran\u2019s unprecedented missile attack on Israel on October 1 shows the Ayatollah is bent on Israel\u2019s destruction and is willing to drag the region into war to accomplish its violent agenda,\u201d said Rep. Wagner. \u201cAs Iran continues to attack Israel directly and through its proxies, regional security cooperation remains vital to stability in the Middle East\u2014and the defense of American allies against aggression. My work with colleagues in the Abraham Accords Caucus has shown me how important it is to have our experts work closely with our partners and allies in the region to develop sound strategies and tackle threats together. The ongoing instability and fighting in the region demand a more effective path forward to address threats from dictatorial governments and terrorists and ensure the safety of our own citizens at home and abroad. This bill will ensure our partners in the Middle East support one another as we work towards that goal.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe increasingly aggressive actions by Iran and its terrorist proxies threaten the stability, security, and economy of the broader Middle East,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cA military expert exchange program between Abraham Accords countries will ensure leaders are coordinating an integrated response to counter these malign activities in the region. These partnerships are vital to our efforts to further strengthen the diplomatic, defense, and economic relationships between the United States, Israel, and our Arab partners.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Iranian Regime and its proxies cannot be left unchecked,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cAs Israel continues to withstand attacks from Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, now is the time to bring together the best and brightest military minds within the Abraham Accords. This partnership will bring a more secure and peaceful Middle East.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe combined efforts last week by Israel, the United States, and other allies to intercept nearly 200 Iranian ballistic missiles before they could cause unimaginable destruction demonstrates the importance of strengthening the coordination between CENTCOM and our allies,\u201d said Rep. Schneider. \u201cAs Iran and its proxies\u2014including Hezbollah and the Houthis\u2014continue to escalate threats to Israel, and the entire Middle East, it is critical that our partners have access to experienced military experts who can offer sound guidance during these escalations. Through the LINK Act, we are strengthening our ties with Abraham Accords nations, ensuring both Israel and our Arab allies have the expert support needed to address these evolving threats and maintain regional security.\u201d\n\n\u201cNow more than ever, leaders in the Middle East and around the world must work together against growing threats, including Iran,\u201d said Rep. Trone. \u201cWith that goal in mind, it is imperative that we continue to share vital resources and encourage international cooperation to better equip our intelligence and military operations. With the LINK Act, we\u2019re doing just that.\u201d\n\n\u201cIran\u2019s ballistic missile attack on Israel was an escalation that threatens to plunge the entire Middle East into chaos. Now more than ever, we need to strengthen military coordination and defense planning between Abraham Accords countries to safeguard against these increasingly aggressive attacks by Iran and its terrorist proxies,\u201d said Rep. McMorris Rodgers. \u201cThe LINK Act is a critical bipartisan effort to ensure military experts are in place to protect the diplomatic and economic relationships we\u2019ve worked so hard to promote, while showing the world that we unequivocally stand with Israel.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-davids-laturner-call-national-park-service-incorporate-history", "Cleaver, Davids, LaTurner Call on National Park Service to Incorporate History of Webb v. School District 90 into Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Jake LaTurner (R-KS) came together to call on the National Park Service and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (NHP) to incorporate the history of Webb v. School District 90 (Webb) into the NHP\u2019s permanent exhibits at the Monroe Elementary School site and any future NHP sites. In a letter to the Director of the National Park Service and the Superintendent of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, the lawmakers also requested the acquisition of any significant artifacts or collections from Webb.\n\n\u201cThe Brown v. Board of Education NHP is a critical part of the National Park Service\u2019s efforts to tell our nation\u2019s history,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cThousands of visitors that come to the NHP each year would greatly benefit from better understanding more of the history and activism that led to the Brown decision.\u201d\n\nConcerning segregation at South Park Elementary School in present day Merriam, Kansas, Webb was a groundbreaking decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Kansas in 1949, ruling that Black students were entitled to attend South Park Elementary School instead of being segregated to the two-room, dilapidated Walker School. The case, among others, played a critical role in laying the legal groundwork and paving the way to the Brown decision ending school segregation in the United States just five years later.\n\n\u201cTherefore, we respectfully ask you to incorporate the stories of Webb and other relevant cases that predate Brown into the NHP\u2019s permanent exhibits at the Monroe Elementary School site and any future NHP sites,\u201d the lawmakers continued. \u201cWe also request that you work to acquire any significant artifacts or collections from Webb and other relevant cases to permanently display in Topeka as appropriate.\u201d\n\nA full copy of the official letter is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-applauds-new-epa-rule-requiring-replacement-lead-pipes", "Rep. Cleaver Applauds New EPA Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes, Announces $40.5 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide Clean Water to Missouri Communities", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s latest rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in the United States within the next 10 years, and announced Missouri will receive $40.5 million in federal funding from the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to assist in the effort to provide clean water to families, schools, and communities across the Show Me State.\n\n\u201cThe science has been clear that any exposure to lead in our drinking water poses significant harm to our children and communities. Still, Missouri currently ranks as one of the worst states in the nation in terms of lead services lines still in use,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cToday, I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for their bold, relentless work to replace the more than 9 million lead service lines still endangering Americans across the country, as well as the federal investments necessary, to the tune of $40.5 million for Missouri from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to achieve that important milestone.\u201d\n\nThe Lead and Copper Rule Improvements requires drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The rule also requires more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lower threshold for communities to take action on lead in drinking water to protect Americans from lead exposure. Additionally, the rule improves communities within communities so that families are better informed about the risk of lead in drinking water, the location of lead pipes, and plans for replacing them.\n\nAlongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is providing $40,535,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Missouri through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will flow through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRFs) and is available to support lead pipe replacement and inventory projects. Moreover, 49% of the funding must be provided to disadvantaged communities as grant funding or principal forgiveness that does not have to be repaid. EPA is also announcing the availability of $35 million in competitive grant funding for reducing lead in drinking water. Communities are invited to apply directly for grant funding through this program. Additional federal funding is available to support lead pipe replacement projects and EPA has developed a website identifying available funding sources.\n\nLead is a potent neurotoxin and there is no safe level of lead exposure, particularly for children. In children, lead can severely harm mental and physical development, slow down learning, and irreversibly damage the brain. In adults, lead can cause increased blood pressure, heart disease, decreased kidney function, and cancer. If someone is impacted by lead exposure, there is no known antidote, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements strengthen nationwide requirements to protect children and adults from these significant and irreversible health effects from lead in drinking water.\n\n\u201cAccess to safe, clean drinking water is not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue\u2014it\u2019s the right of all Americans,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cWith this latest action and federal funding, we can continue to take the steps necessary to replace every lead pipe across the Show Me State, ensuring a safer and healthier future for kids and communities throughout Missouri.\u201d\n\nMore information about the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-one-year-anniversary-october-7th-terrorist", "Rep. Cleaver\u2019s Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel.\n\n\u201cOne year ago today, the Israeli people experienced a brutal, barbaric terrorist attack from Hamas, one in which over 1,200 people were killed, including 46 Americans, and over 250 people were taken hostage. October 7, 2023, marked the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.\n\n\u201cWhile I am thankful for the safe release of over 100 hostages since that day, I pray for, and mourn with, the families of those who will not return home due to the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas. As a Member of Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to facilitate the safe return of the remaining innocents being held captive by the terrorist organization, and as I have all of my adult life, I will continue to strongly condemn the surge of antisemitism that we have seen in America and around the world.\n\n\u201cI have always believed that Israel has the right to exist and the right to defend itself against attacks from Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iran, or any other threat to its safety and security. Yet, how the leadership of Israel engages in its defense matters. The Israeli government\u2019s pursuit of terrorists in Gaza, and now in Lebanon, has led to mass destruction and devastation. At least 101 hostages are still being held by Hamas, over 41,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, and thousands more have been injured. Millions of families have been displaced, and Gaza has become unlivable. It is a humanitarian disaster.\n\n\u201cBoth Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live in peace, with dignity, and to have the freedom of self-determination. As we pray for the souls taken too soon, I urge all parties to work towards de-escalation and a ceasefire, so that further loss of life is prevented, peace can take hold, and the critically important work toward a two-state solution can begin.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-foushee-ruiz-introduce-cool-roof-rebate-act-lower-costs", "Reps. Cleaver, Foushee, Ruiz Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation", "2024-10-02", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced H.R. 9894, the Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products to lower home temperatures and reduce energy consumption and costs.\n\n\u201cAs global temperatures rise to record levels and extreme heat continues to pose an ever-growing threat to our communities, particularly in the urban core, I\u2019m proud to introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act with Congresswoman Foushee to safeguard families and lower energy costs,\u201d said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. \u201cThis legislation provides an innovative solution to ease energy-related hardships on American households while ensuring vulnerable families are able to stay safe and cool in their homes throughout the summer. That\u2019s a win-win for my constituents, and I\u2019ll continue to work with my colleagues in the House to ensure this pivotal legislation is signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis past year was the hottest on record, and as temperatures continue to rise and we experience record-breaking heat due to climate change, it is critical that we provide communities with the support they need to mitigate the effects of extreme heat,\u201d said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. \u201cThe Cool Roof Rebate Act is a first of its kind federal rebate program that will help vulnerable households that are impacted by extreme heat purchase reflective roofing products, thereby lowering energy costs and increasing energy efficiency. I am proud to introduce this significant legislation with Congressman Cleaver and Congressman Ruiz, and I look forward to working to pass it through the House and onward.\u201d\n\n\u201cDuring the summer, temperatures in California\u2019s 25th district frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes hitting as high as 120. Our region is among the hottest in this country, which comes with additional health risks,\u201d said Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. \u201cCool roof products are vital for underserved communities facing extreme heat, offering relief while positively impacting our environment. We introduced this bill to create pathways to help mitigate extreme heat.\u201d\n\n\"A cool roof rebate program is a vital step toward improving public health, especially as we face the increasing risks of extreme heat. By making cool roofs more accessible, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities, we can significantly reduce heat-related illnesses, improve indoor air quality, and alleviate the strain on our cardiovascular and respiratory systems. These communities often bear the brunt of extreme heat due to limited access to resources and green spaces. This initiative not only helps create healthier homes and neighborhoods but also lessens the burden on our energy systems, making our cities more resilient and sustainable for everyone,\u201d said Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association\n\n\"To prepare for future extreme heat events, we need to be developing and deploying innovative adaptation solutions at scale. The Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024 will make cool roofing technology affordable to more Americans to lower their home cooling costs and provide the incentives necessary to grow and diversify the cool roofing market,\u201d said Daniel Correa, CEO of the Federation of American Scientists\n\n\u201cAnother summer of record-breaking extreme heat underscores the urgency of the Cool Roof Rebate Act, which tackles the urban heat island effect while delivering cost-effective benefits like energy efficiency, reduced strain on electric grids, greater resiliency, lower energy bills, and improved health outcomes for vulnerable communities. Our early benefit-cost modeling in the 10 U.S. metro areas (representing more than 35 million people) with whom we're currently working, is showing that 80% deployment of cool roofs across the 10 metro areas would produce a net financial benefit of $59 billion, with an average benefit cost ratio of nearly 9:1. Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer, and this bill will be a literal lifesaver, as well as saving citizens substantial amounts of money,\u201d said Greg Kats, CEO of the Smart Surfaces Coalition, a nonprofit that convenes more than 40 organizations focused on mitigating extreme heat and flooding in urban areas by transforming surface infrastructure.\n\nSpecifically, the Cool Roof Rebate Act will:\n\nProvide a rebate to eligible households for the purchase and installation of eligible cool roof products to mitigate extreme heat.\n\nAuthorize up to $25,000,000 in household rebates annually across all 50 states and U.S. territories between FY25-FY29.\n\nRequire the U.S. Department of Energy to submit a report to Congress six months after the program\u2019s termination to evaluate the program\u2019s efficacy and impact.\n\nThe Cool Roof Rebate Act is endorsed by the American Public Health Association, the Federation of American Scientists, and the Smart Surfaces Coalition.\n\nThe Cool Roof Rebate Act is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Darren Soto (FL-09), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13).\n\nOfficial text of the Cool Roof Rebate Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-presents-check-urban-neighborhood-initiative-4", "Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project Funding to Support the Construction of 100 Affordable Homes in Underserved Communities", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders to celebrate construction at the future site of nearly 100 affordable homes for families in underserved communities and present a check for $4 million in Community Project Funding the Congressman was able to secure. The federal funding will support UNI\u2019s housing initiative intended to build community and unlock a path to homeownership.\n\n\u201cI am incredibly proud to highlight the $4 million in community project funding that I was able to secure for the Urban Neighborhood Initiative\u2019s homeownership pilot program that will create 100 quality, affordable homes for families in underserved communities,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThis initiative not only addresses the critical need for more housing in Kansas City, but also empowers hardworking families to build wealth through homeownership. By investing in these communities, we are fostering stability and opportunity, ensuring that every family has a chance to thrive and create a better future for themselves and generations to come.\u201d\n\n\"We are grateful to Congressman Cleaver for helping to secure this vital Community Project Funding,\u201d said Jamee Rodgers, president and CEO of the Urban Neighborhood Initiative. \u201cThese funds represent an important step forward in our mission to help energize the Wendell Phillips neighborhood and the urban core by continuing to support the aspirations of Kansas City families on their path to homeownership.\u201d\n\nThe housing initiative is one of fifteen projects Congressman Cleaver championed in Congress in 2022, securing nearly $39,250,000 in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2023 that will directly benefit constituents in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-and-webster-ask-president-use-his-authority-end-ports-strike", "Graves and Webster Ask President to Use His Authority to End Ports Strike", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) today asked President Biden to use the authority of his office to bring an end to the strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.\n\nIn a letter to the White House, Graves and Webster urged the President to invoke his powers under the Taft-Hartley Act to restore operations at the ports and bring parties to the negotiating table until their issues are resolved. The Chairmen stated, \u201cthe economic impacts of failing to intervene and bring the parties to the negotiating table will be wide ranging, leaving the American consumer paying higher prices as we approach the holidays. We urge you to immediately bring the parties together and restore the full capacity of our Nation\u2019s commerce.\u201d\n\nGraves and Webster, along with other House Republicans, had previously written to the Administration urging their action to avoid the strike in the first place. In today\u2019s letter, they said, \u201cDespite calls from stakeholders and 69 Republican Members of Congress, the Biden Administration failed to meaningfully engage the parties in an effort to reach a resolution leading up to the strike deadline. Continued inaction only compounds our Nation\u2019s economic harm, further burdening American families\u2019 pocketbooks.\u201d They noted a previous 2002 work stoppage at West Coast ports during which President Bush used Taft-Hartley powers to resume port operations until a new labor agreement was reached.\n\nGraves and Webster added in joint statement: \u201cThe Biden-Harris Administration needs to put the good of economy and the country over politics and step in immediately to help resolve this potentially devastating crisis. Every day of delay will cost the economy billions of dollars, and it will only be a matter of days before the resulting cargo backlogs will being impacting consumers and the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately, the Administration did nothing to help prevent this strike, so we now call on them to use every authority in their possession to end it and ensure the continued flow of commerce.\u201d\n\nRead today\u2019s full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-luetkemeyer-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-designate", "Reps. Cleaver, Luetkemeyer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate September as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", "2024-09-30", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced the introduction of H.Res. 1505, expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as \"National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month\u201d and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. Congressman Cleaver introduced the bipartisan resolution with fellow Missouri lawmaker Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO).\n\n\u201cI am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution designating this month as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThis initiative is vital not only to raise awareness about this often-overlooked condition, but also to support the millions affected by it. Together, we can enhance understanding, promote early detection, and encourage research that will lead to better treatments. The health of our communities knows no boundaries, and prioritizing education and advocacy ensures attention and resources for those living with polycystic kidney disease are accessible.\u201d\n\nPolycystic Kidney Disease is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys that affects approximately 500,000 people in the United States. Of the individuals diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease, roughly 10 percent have no family history of the disease and there are currently few treatments and no cure, which is one of the four leading causes of kidney failure in the country.\n\nOfficial text the resolution can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-announces-656925-grant-funding-department-justice", "Congressman Cleaver Announces $656,925 in Grant Funding From the Department of Justice to Support The Kansas City Municipal Court\u2019s Adult Treatment Court Program", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) is proud to highlight critical grant funding from the Department of Justice to the City of Kansas City to support the essential services provided through the Municipal Court\u2019s Adult Drug Court Program. Today, the Department announced it would be awarding a number of grants nationwide to support community safety and recovery support services, including $656,925 that will support the reduction of misuse of opioids, stimulants, and other substances by people involved in the criminal justice system in Kansas City, Missouri.\n\n\u201cI am thrilled that the City of Kansas City has been selected to receive federal grant funding from the Department of Justice to support its drug court program and to provide programming specific to women experiencing substance use issues,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThis investment underscores a commitment to addressing substance use disorders with compassion and effectiveness. By providing essential resources for treatment and rehabilitation, we can help individuals reclaim their lives and strengthen our community. This funding enables targeted resources and services to address the unique challenges faced by women in our community, focuses on rehabilitation and empowerment, and fosters a more just and equitable system that not only helps individuals recover, but also strengthens families and the community.\u201d\n\nThe Adult Treatment Court Program supports state, local, and tribal efforts to plan, implement, and enhance the operations of adult treatment courts, including tribal healing to wellness courts. Adult treatment court programs are a tool for criminal court partners and the judiciary to facilitate coordinated approaches that address the needs of nonviolent individuals involved in the justice system who have substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health needs.\n\nThese courts effectively integrate evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, random drug testing, equitable sanctions and incentives, and recovery support services in judicially supervised court settings to reduce recidivism and substance use and misuse, as well as prevent overdoses. These initiatives can incorporate cultural elements and approaches.\n\nMore information on the Department of Justice\u2019s Adult Treatment Court Program can be found here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-david-scott-reintroduce-legislation-expand-access", "Reps. Cleaver, David Scott Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Apprenticeships for Young African Americans", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and David Scott (D-GA), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Jobs, On-the-Job \u2018Earn While You Learn\u2019 Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act. The legislation would encourage the U.S. Department of Labor to work with African American organizations and labor unions to recruit and hire African Americans in registered apprenticeship (RA) programs.\n\n\u201cThe Biden-Harris Administration has made it a priority to bring good-paying jobs back to communities across the heartland by investing in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and clean energy\u2014but we must also ensure the pipeline of workers ready to help fill those jobs reflects the diversity of the nation at large,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cRegistered apprenticeship programs provide young Americans with the opportunity to gain valuable skills in high-earning industries while earning a paycheck, and our legislation seeks to expand those opportunities to communities that have historically been left out, which will ensure greater prosperity for all.\u201d\n\nOffering hands-on training opportunities, virtually zero student debt and the potential to advance in high-quality jobs, RA programs provide participants with the economic mobility needed to build wealth and a pathway toward high earning careers across a number of in-demand industries. However, according to data from the Department of Labor, African Americans have one of the lowest rates of participation in apprenticeship programs.\n\nThe Jobs, On-the-Job \u2018Earn While You Learn' Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act would:\n\nCreate a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator position within the Employment and Training Administration at DOL responsible for promoting and assisting greater African American participation in RAs.\n\nSupport the Recruitment, Employment, and Retention of African American and other nontraditional Black populations in programs under the national apprenticeship system in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations.\n\nTarget High-Earnings Occupations in construction, welding, electrical engineering, plumbing, information technology, energy, green jobs, advanced manufacturing, health care, and cybersecurity.\n\nUpdate the RA Application process requiring new sponsors to include a plan to boost African American participation in their apprenticeship programs.\n\nEstablish a Competitive Grant Program for eligible RAs to create, increase, or expand African American participation in traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship industries.\n\nThe Jobs, On-the-Job \u2018Earn While You Learn\u2019 Training and Apprenticeships Act is endorsed by International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), International Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers (IBEW), Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council, Institute for Policy Studies' Black Worker Initiative (IPS-BWI), and 100 Black Men of Atlanta.\n\nThe Jobs, On-the-Job \u2018Earn While You Learn\u2019 Training and Apprenticeships Act is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Vargas (D-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Alma Adams (D-NC), Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA).\n\nOfficial text of the Jobs, On-the-Job \u2018Earn While You Learn' Training and Apprenticeships Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/abraham-accords-caucus-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-promote-peace", "Abraham Accords Caucus Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Promote Peace and Tolerance in Education", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 The Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO), Brad Schneider (D-IL), David Trone (D-MD), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), have introduced a bipartisan resolution encouraging the U.S. Department of State and civil society organizations to further the goals of the Abraham Accords by promoting peace and tolerance through education across the Middle East. The resolution emphasizes ongoing reforms to national curricula to reduce antisemitic content, combat hate speech, and foster mutual respect and understanding, particularly in countries such as Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.\n\n\u201cAs our partners in the Middle East educate the next generation of leaders, it is clear that peace and stability in the region depend on an end to antisemitism and hate speech\u2014period,\u201d said Rep. Ann Wagner. \u201cThis resolution advances that important mission and makes it clear antisemitism has no place in educational and other organizations throughout the Middle East. By rejecting bigotry and adopting educational curricula that affirm the importance of mutual respect, religious tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, we will deprive the Iranian regime and its proxies of the hatred that fuels their violent agendas.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Abraham Accords have shown us the power of diplomacy and cooperation in the Middle East,\u201d said Rep. Brad Schneider. \u201cThis resolution underscores the importance of educating future generations with the values of peace, tolerance, and coexistence. We have a responsibility to promote these principles and help ensure a stable and prosperous future for the region.\u201d\n\nThe resolution also calls for the U.S. to work with international organizations, such as the United Nations, to eliminate antisemitism and hate speech from educational materials, while encouraging reforms that promote inclusivity and respect.\n\n\u201cThe education system influences the ideals of the next generation\u2019s global citizens and leaders,\u201d said Rep. David Trone. \u201cTeaching unity over division will have similarly beneficial outcomes as the Abraham Accords: a more peaceful, stable, and strong Middle East.\u201d\n\n\u201cEducation is a cornerstone of the foundation we are building to achieve long-lasting peace and prosperity in the Middle East,\u201d said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. \u201cTogether, we must help the next generation open their hearts and minds to see each other with dignity and respect. Our bipartisan resolution is about embracing this change and rooting out the hatred that is standing in the way of a brighter future for us all.\u201d\n\nThis resolution represents a key effort by the Abraham Accords Caucus to strengthen and expand the gains made through the historic agreements, ensuring the next generation is equipped to build on the progress made toward peace and stability in the region.\n\nFull text of the resolution can be found here.\n\nThe Abraham Accords Caucus aims to strengthen the Abraham Accords by encouraging and partnerships among the existing Abraham Accords countries and expanding the agreement to include countries that do not currently have diplomatic relations with Israel. The Caucus has successfully pushed for passage of the Israel Relations Normalization Act, DEFEND Act, and MARITIME Act as well as multiple NDAA provisions addressing diplomatic, military and intelligence cooperation. Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) co-chair the companion caucus in the Senate.\n\nThe Abraham Accords, which were signed on September 15, 2020, resulted in peace and normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states\u2014the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco\u2014transforming the region, enhancing Israel's security, creating economic opportunities for Arab states and advancing vital U.S. national security interests. The Accords built on the success of previous peace normalization agreements between Israel, Egypt and Jordan.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-cleaver-lee-introduce-bill-prepare-workers-and-next", "Representatives Cleaver, Lee Introduce Bill to Prepare Workers and Next Generation for Technology Driven Workforce", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced the Workforce of the Future Act, legislation that would identify how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies will change the workforce of the future and provide workers, teachers, and our nation's students with the resources to develop integral skills required to participate in that workforce. U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\n\u201cWith the rapid development of technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, there is boundless opportunity to boost innovation, productivity, and prosperity across the nation,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cHowever, as with all new technologies, we must work to ensure the benefits will be distributed equitably across society. As has been highlighted by our work as co-chairs of CBC TECH2025, too often Black and Brown communities get left out when our leaders fail to make intelligent and proactive investments in growing a workforce that supports all Americans. To maximize the potential of these emerging technologies, the U.S. must ensure that we not only have a workforce capable of leading the world in these industries, but also that workers of every background and in every region share in the spoils. I\u2019m proud to partner with Representative Lee and Senator Butler in introducing the Workforce of the Future Act to strengthen the pipeline of America\u2019s technology workforce and safeguard our status as a global leader in innovation.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the advent of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, it's essential that we ensure we don\u2019t widen the digital divide that disproportionately harms people of color,\u201d said Congresswoman Lee. \u201cThe Workforce of the Future Act will invest $250 million into preparing our students, teachers, and workers for the advanced technology jobs that will shape our future. This bill is about equity, and ensures that the opportunities of tomorrow are available to all communities, particularly those historically underrepresented in the tech sector.\u201d\n\nThe Workforce of the Future Act would require the Department of Labor (DOL), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Education (ED) to conduct a study on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on job outlooks across sectors.\n\nThis bill would also authorize $250 million in grant funding for labor organizations and state, local, and tribal entities managing education and workforce development programming to foster the development of emerging and advanced technology education in K-12 schools. It would also train a new generation of emerging and advanced technology teachers and provide workers with up-skilling and lifelong learning opportunities.\n\nMajor concerns have been raised over the impact AI will have on the job market, particularly in the manufacturing, automobile, and entertainment industries. Throughout 2023, writers, musicians, and other entertainment industry workers held strikes in an attempt to prevent AI from supplanting their jobs.\n\nConcerns have also been raised about AI not impacting all communities equally. Many AI models are trained on biased data, leading to outcomes that disproportionately harm marginalized groups, especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. These biases can manifest in hiring practices, criminal justice systems, healthcare, and more.\n\n\u201cEmerging technologies have the potential to significantly change the reality of work. We must continue to understand those impacts, ensuring that we adequately prepare America\u2019s workers to thrive in the evolving job market,\u201d said Senator Butler. \u201cThe purpose of this legislation is to solidify our commitment to today\u2019s \u2013 as well as tomorrow\u2019s \u2013 workers, preparing them to work in tandem with AI and to be ready for the jobs of the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs advancements in AI rapidly increase, so do concerns regarding the potential effects of this technology on our workforce,\u201d said Senator Hirono. \u201cThis legislation will help protect American workers by identifying the impacts AI has on jobs, and investing in education and workforce development to better prepare our students, educators, and workers for the future.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, funding from the Workforce of the Future Act would be administered by the Labor and Education Departments and distributed as follows:\n\n$80,000,000 for the creation of K-12 educational programming utilizing emerging technology to foster interest in and increase exposure to science, technology, engineering, art, and math;\n\n$80,000,000 for initiatives to increase the development and recruitment of emerging and advanced technology teachers; and\n\n$90,000,000 for workforce development, upskilling, and lifelong learning programs specifically targeted towards workers in industries or occupations that are projected to see worker displacement as a result of AI adoption.\n\nThe Workforce of the Future Act is endorsed by The Screen Actors Guild\u2014American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Microsoft, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), the Urban League, and the California Department of Education.\n\nOfficial text of the Workforce of the Future Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlisons-fit-procurement-act-passes-oversight-committee", "Rep. Burlison\u2019s FIT Procurement Act Passes Oversight Committee", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act to simplify federal procurement and make it easier for agencies to acquire cutting-edge technologies. A key provision of the bill, raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold to $25,000, is projected to save over $30 million annually.\n\nToday, the FIT Procurement Act passed the Oversight Committee by a bipartisan vote of 39-0. The bill will reduce administrative costs, provide advanced training for the federal acquisition workforce, and increase opportunities for small businesses to compete for government contracts.\n\nRep. Burlison emphasized the importance of modernizing federal procurement to keep pace with today\u2019s rapidly evolving technology landscape.\n\n\u201cThe FIT Procurement Act will not only help federal agencies secure the best technology, but it will also save taxpayer dollars and reduce waste,\u201d said Rep. Eric Burlison. \u201cWe\u2019re ensuring that small businesses and innovators have a real chance to compete in the federal marketplace.\u201d\n\nThe bill includes several key reforms aimed at improving efficiency in federal acquisitions:\n\nRaising the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the Micro-Purchase Threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 to ease administrative burdens and promote commercial-like purchasing practices.\n\nRequiring cross-functional training to ensure that procurement officers are equipped to handle information and communications technology (ICT) purchases.\n\nAuthorizing advanced payments for cloud computing services to allow federal agencies to access cost-saving opportunities.\n\nBurlison emphasized that these reforms are critical for economic efficiency.\n\n\u201cBy making it easier for small businesses and tech innovators to compete for federal contracts, we\u2019re ensuring that the government has access to the latest technologies, while also fostering economic growth,\u201d added Rep. Burlison. \u201cThis is a win-win for the American people.\u201d\n\nThe FIT Procurement Act has already gained bipartisan support, with a companion bill introduced in the Senate by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-works-protect-missouri-farmers-federal-land-grabs", "Graves Works to Protect Missouri Farmers from Federal Land Grabs", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act and the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act today. Both bills strengthen landowner rights to stop federal land seizures.\n\n\u201cThere are few things more sacred than our right to own property, to farm, and to provide for our families,\u201d said Graves. \u201cThat\u2019s why our Founding Fathers sought to protect landowners from government land grabs with the Fifth Amendment. Sadly, too many Washington bureaucrats these days just don\u2019t get it\u2014and that\u2019s exactly why we need stronger laws to keep these unaccountable bureaucrats in line, protect landowner rights, and stop unjust federal land grabs.\u201d\n\nH.R. 9604, the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act, reigns in the Surface Transportation Board\u2019s Rails to Trails program, which allows the federal government to take former railroad corridors and give those corridors to third parties for use as recreational trails. This broken process violates the constitutional rights of landowners and unfairly cuts them out of the process. Graves\u2019 legislation would require trail sponsors to get sign off from all impacted landowners and fully compensate landowners when a project moves forward.\n\nYou can read the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act here.\n\nH.R. 9603, the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act repeals provisions from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA) signed into law by President Biden that allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to override state permitting decisions and approve eminent domain for electric transmission lines.\n\nYou can read the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Acthere.\n\nAs Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Graves also included language in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 that prohibits the United States Army Corps of Engineers from acquiring any lands or interest in lands using eminent domain under the Missouri River BSNP Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project.\n\nYou can read the Section 331(a)(3) on pg. 269 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 here.\n\nWhat They Are Saying:\n\nMissouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins:\n\n\u201cFor too long, property owners have been run over by provisions of the federal Rails to Trails program, which allows the conversion of abandoned rail lines to public trails without their consent. Protecting private property rights is a priority for Missouri Farm Bureau. We are grateful to Chairman Graves for leading the charge to ensure landowners rights are protected when new trails are proposed. We look forward to working with Chairman Graves and his colleagues in Congress to move this priority initiative across the finish line.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-legislation-block-nlrbs-anti-worker-rule", "Rep. Burlison Introduces Legislation to Block NLRB\u2019s Anti-Worker Rule", "2024-09-17", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced new legislation to block the National Labor Relations Board\u2019s (NLRB) final rule entitled \u201cRepresentation\u2014Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships.\u201d\n\nThe NLRB\u2019s latest rule rescinds the Trump administration\u2019s 2020 pro-worker rule and reimposes arbitrary, Board-created procedures that undermine workers\u2019 rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Specifically, the rule limits access to secret ballot elections, thereby impeding employees' ability to choose whether to form or join a union without intimidation. The rule effectively inverts the NLRA by enabling unions to entrench themselves as employee representatives regardless of worker preference, and by significantly delaying or obstructing decertification elections.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s legislation represents a crucial step in protecting workers\u2019 rights,\u201d said Congressman Burlison. \u201cThe NLRB\u2019s new rule reverses important protections put in place to ensure fair and democratic union representation. By blocking this rule through the Congressional Review Act, we are taking action to preserve workers\u2019 fundamental rights to participate in secret ballot elections and to make informed choices about union representation.\u201d\n\nThe bill uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify the NLRB\u2019s final rule, effectively reinstating the Election Protection Rule from the Trump era. This move is designed to safeguard workers\u2019 rights and ensure that union representation processes remain transparent and fair.\n\nCongressman Burlison\u2019s legislation underscores his commitment to maintaining a balanced and fair labor relations environment, ensuring that workers' voices remain central in decisions about union representation.\n\nClick here to read the resolution text.\n\nCosponsors: Education and Workforce Chairwoman Dr. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-05), Representatives Burgess Owens (R-UT-04), Andy Ogles (R-TN-05), Randy Weber (R-TX-14), Brian Babin (R-TX-36), and Dan Bishop (R-NC-08).\n\nGroup Support: National Right to Work Committee, Club for Growth, Institute for the American Worker, and Americans for Prosperity.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-kc-area-colleagues-unite-across-party-lines-address-usps", "Rep. Cleaver, KC-Area Colleagues Unite Across Party Lines to Address USPS Mail Delivery Delays", "2024-09-17", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05), Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. The group called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to act on a recent audit\u2019s recommendations, which identified staffing shortages and inadequate management oversight as key factors contributing to the delays in the Kansas City area.\n\n\u201cIn recent months, our offices have received a growing number of messages from Kansans and Missourians concerned about missing mail, delayed postal delivery, and extended periods with no delivery service at all,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cThe USPS Office of the Inspector General identified clear deficiencies\u2026and identified numerous other issues related to the safety and security of personnel in this audit.\u201d\n\nConducted by the independent USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG), the recent audit examined operations at the Kansas City Postal and Distribution Center following reports of some of the nation\u2019s slowest mail service in the nation. The audit identified several deficiencies, including delays in mail delivery, issues with package scanning, and poor property conditions. In response, Davids and her colleagues are calling on the USPS to promptly implement the OIG\u2019s recommended solutions.\n\n\u201cIt is unacceptable that these facilities have fallen and are failing to keep up with the USPS standard of service. We wholeheartedly urge the leadership of the Postal Service to roll out the recommendations of the USPS Office of the Inspector General immediately to improve the service of the USPS in the Kansas City Metro area for our constituents.\u201d Cleaver and his colleagues continued.\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-bost-call-department-veterans-affairs-advance-st-louis-area", "Wagner, Bost Call on Department of Veterans Affairs to Advance St. Louis-Area Expansion and Modernization", "2024-09-17", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough calling on him to advance the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis bed tower replacement and clinical expansion project.\n\nCongresswoman Ann Wagner: \u201cMissouri veterans have served our nation with honor, and they deserve world-class treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has held up the John Cochran construction project for too long, a shameful failure that has blocked our veterans from vital modernized medical facilities. I am calling on the VA to take immediate action, request funds for this project, and treat our veterans with the respect they have earned.\u201d\n\nCommittee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs Chairman Mike Bost:\u201cFor far too long, St. Louis and Metro East Illinois veterans served by the John A. Cochran VA Hospital have been waiting for improved medical facilities. The VA has recognized for well over a decade that the hospital\u2019s bed tower needs to be replaced and its clinical services need to be modernized. This project must be funded as a top priority \u2013 and it needs to happen now. As chairman of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, I will continue working with Rep. Wagner and my colleagues in Missouri to see that the Biden administration gets this project over the finish line. Our veterans deserve it.\u201d\n\nLetter excerpt: \u201cSt. Louis-area veterans, including those in Missouri as well as Southern Illinois, have been waiting too long for modernized medical facilities and it is past time to jumpstart this project. As you know, VA originally requested this construction project in 2010 and Congress authorized its design and planning. VA subsequently restructured the project, has acquired the necessary land and completed some site preparation. However, construction has not begun because the Department\u2019s budget request has not adequately prioritized this modernization project for two years in a row\u2026.Your Strategic Capital Investment Planning process continues to rank the (St. Louis John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital) construction project as the highest priority, but the linkage to VA\u2019s budget requests has broken down. This is unfortunate and has delayed the completion of new facilities that St. Louis-area veterans deserve. We respectfully request that you work with the relevant committees to rectify this situation and pull the project over the finish line.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-abraham-accords-caucus-commemorates-four-year-anniversary", "House Abraham Accords Caucus Commemorates Four-Year Anniversary of Historic Agreement", "2024-09-15", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today is the four-year anniversary of the historic Abraham Accords Declaration, which was signed by the United States, Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates on September 15, 2020. This agreement, which later included Morocco, laid the foundation for maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world.\n\nTo commemorate the anniversary, House Abraham Accords Caucus Co-Chairs Ann Wagner (MO-02), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and David Trone (MD-06) released the following statement.\n\n\u201cFour years ago, the Abraham Accords were signed, forging a path towards strengthened and sustained peace in the Middle East. The importance of this historic agreement cannot be overstated as Israel continues its fight for self-determination against Iran and its proxies, including Hamas. The resilience of the Abraham Accords \u2013 and the foundation of respect, human dignity, and freedom they are built on \u2013 should give us all great hope that our brightest days are still to come. Together, we can and will continue to build on the progress we\u2019ve made and achieve a safer and more prosperous future for the next generation.\u201d\n\nThe Abraham Accords seek tolerance and respect for every person in order to make the world a place where all can enjoy a life of dignity and hope \u2013 no matter their race, faith, or ethnicity.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-smith-wagner-luetkemeyer-call-audit-mail-sorting-eastern-missouri", "Graves, Smith, Wagner, Luetkemeyer Call for Audit of Mail Sorting in Eastern Missouri", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C \u2013 Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06), Jason Smith (MO-08), Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit the Hazelwood, MO Sorting and Distribution Center, explain failures to deliver election mail on time, and provide clarity on a new USPS proposal to further delay mail in rural America.\n\n\u201cThe bottom line is that our constituents depend on USPS and cannot afford these continued failures,\u201d the lawmakers wrote. \u201cSubmitting a plan to further delay mail deliveries for rural Americans while continuing to increase postage rates because USPS leadership cannot effectively run their operation is totally unacceptable. Quite simply, Americans don\u2019t want to pay more for worse service.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers continued: \u201cWhile we are all incredibly thankful for the vital service that our letter carriers provide, we are concerned that their hands are tied because of unacceptable failures occurring at Sorting and Delivery Centers due to ineffective USPS leadership. It defies common sense that there is anyone in USPS leadership that can still honestly believe the best path forward is to further consolidate operations at these failing Sorting and Delivery Centers without any real plan to improve service.\u201d\n\nIn addition to an audit of the Hazelwood Sorting and Distribution Center, the letter requests USPS\u2019s plan to address unreliable mail service in Eastern Missouri, a report on recent absentee ballot issues and a plan to address these failures before the November election, and a report on how the USPS rural delivery proposal will affect each Post Office in the region.\n\nYou can read the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-graves-smith-luetkemeyer-call-audit-mail-sorting-eastern", "Wagner, Graves, Smith, Luetkemeyer Call for Audit of Mail Sorting in Eastern Missouri", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Ann Wagner (MO-02), Sam Graves (MO-06), Jason Smith (MO-08), and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit the Hazelwood, MO, Sorting and Distribution Center, explain failures to deliver election mail on time, and provide clarity on a new USPS proposal to further delay mail in rural America.\n\n\u201cThe bottom line is that our constituents depend on USPS and cannot afford these continued failures,\u201d the lawmakers wrote. \u201cSubmitting a plan to further delay mail deliveries for rural Americans while continuing to increase postage rates because USPS leadership cannot effectively run their operation is totally unacceptable. Quite simply, Americans don\u2019t want to pay more for worse service.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers continued: \u201cWhile we are all incredibly thankful for the vital service that our letter carriers provide, we are concerned that their hands are tied because of unacceptable failures occurring at Sorting and Delivery Centers due to ineffective USPS leadership. It defies common sense that there is anyone in USPS leadership that can still honestly believe the best path forward is to further consolidate operations at these failing Sorting and Delivery Centers without any real plan to improve service.\u201d\n\nIn addition to an audit of the Hazelwood Sorting and Distribution Center, the letter requests USPS\u2019s plan to address unreliable mail service in Eastern Missouri, a report on recent absentee ballot issues and a plan to address these failures before the November election, and a report on how the USPS rural delivery proposal will affect each Post Office in the region.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-bill-combat-china-limit-its-global-influence-passes-house", "Wagner Bill to Combat China, Limit Its Global Influence Passes House", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after her Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act passed the House. The legislation cuts red tape to ensure sensitive American technologies are not sold to foreign adversaries.\n\n\u201cChina, Iran, and Russia have formed a new axis of evil to attack our national security interests and help each other circumvent U.S. export controls. They have created a massive network designed to maintain the flow of controlled Western technologies to dictatorships like Russia, Iran, and North Korea, with China at the center. The current export control regime is simply too slow and cumbersome to prevent Chinese and other companies from accessing sensitive technologies that can be used to give our adversaries a military edge.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-calls-biden-harris-admit-afghanistan-failures-nation-take", "Wagner Calls on Biden, Harris to Admit Afghanistan Failures to the Nation, Take Accountability", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee\u2019s report on the deadly Afghanistan withdrawal.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden and Vice President Harris allowed the Taliban to take over Afghanistan, caused 13 brave Americans to lose their lives, and they don\u2019t even have the basic decency to acknowledge their own failures or take accountability for their actions. The Administration\u2019s reckless and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan set American foreign policy back a generation. Their lack of leadership is a flashing siren to our enemies that America doesn\u2019t have the backbone to fight back against dictatorships and stand up for what is right.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s report made clear the Administration cares more about optics than the safety of Americans and our allies. At every step of this investigation, they have stonewalled and prevented the American people from learning the full extent of the truth. This selfish behavior is disqualifying not just for the leader of the free world, but also those under him who allowed this chaotic withdrawal to occur. President Biden and Vice President Harris owe the American people, the families of the 13 Americans killed at Abbey Gate, and our Afghan allies a full and transparent explanation of this irresponsible withdrawal. Unfortunately, they will not do so because they clearly care more about protecting the President\u2019s fragile ego than doing what is right. This Administration\u2019s actions throughout this investigation are shameful and an embarrassment to our entire nation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-10000000-grant-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-road", "Rep. Cleaver Announces $10,000,000 Grant from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Road Safety Improvements Along Prospect Avenue", "2024-09-04", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has been awarded a $10,000,000 federal grant to implement road safety improvements along Prospect Avenue, a project that Congressman Cleaver called on the Department of Transportation to support earlier this year. The federal funding was provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2019s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, which Congressman Cleaver supported in the House of Representatives in 2021.\n\n\u201cWith over $8.5 billion already invested in Missouri\u2019s infrastructure, the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to pave the way to a brighter, safer future for communities across Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District and all throughout America's heartland,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cFor far too long, Prospect Avenue has been one of the most dangerous corridors in Kansas City for pedestrians and drivers alike. With this federal funding, Kansas City can now implement road safety improvements that will help to save lives, improve traffic, and strengthen economic development throughout the area.\u201d\n\nProspect Avenue is on Kansas City\u2019s high-injury network and is one of the most dangerous corridors in the City for pedestrians, with reckless driving and speeding as key causal factors. To address these issues, this federal grant will enable the implementation of sidewalk and bus stop improvements, pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, retroreflective backplates, and pedestrian and street-level lighting, concentrating safety measures on the most dangerous 1.86-mile section of Prospect Avenue.\n\nThe impact area of this project includes more public parks than almost any corridor in Kansas City, including Sanford Brown Park, Oak Park, Ivanhoe Park, and Brush Creek trails. This project will implement Proven Safety Countermeasures to reduce crash risk, expand the network of safe and accessible routes, and restore a once-thriving commercial corridor.\n\nMore information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2019s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-applauds-9-million-grant-kansas-city-biden-harris", "Congressman Cleaver Applauds $9 Million Grant For Kansas City from the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act", "2024-08-28", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Department of Energy\u2019s announcement that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has been selected a $9,000,000 federal grant to develop and adopt a building performance standard, including a comprehensive public and stakeholder outreach and engagement plan, that will improve energy efficiency throughout the region and lower utility costs. The grant\u2014which was funded by the Cleaver-supported Inflation Reduction Act\u2014will also help provide training, technical assistance, and implementation resources to the city.\n\n\u201cAs local governments across the nation, including right here in Kansas City, work to implement proven solutions that will combat the climate crisis and accelerate our transition to renewable energy, I\u2019m thrilled to see the Inflation Reduction Act will continue to assist in these efforts with another $9 million in federal funding,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cWith this federal grant, Kansas City will have an opportunity to engage directly with Missourians, receive their input, and implement reforms that will improve energy efficiency and lower costs for families and small businesses alike.\u201d\n\nKansas City is one of 19 cities across the nation to be selected for this federal grant. Building upon the groundwork laid by the initial set of selections from DOE\u2019s implementation of the President\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with respect to building energy codes, the 19 selectees funded by the IRA announced today will receive direct technical assistance to support the adoption and implementation of traditional energy codes, zero energy codes, and building performance standards.\n\nThese grants advance the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Justice40 Initiative, which sets the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in climate, clean energy, and other areas flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.\n\nA full list of projects selected for funding is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-wagner-senator-schmitt-introduce-gateway-partnership-act", "Congresswoman Wagner, Senator Schmitt Introduce the Gateway Partnership Act", "2024-08-23", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Ann Wagner and Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Gateway Partnership Act, which would allow the Gateway Arch National Park to enter into a cooperative agreement with their philanthropic partner, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, to better manage and host private events for the broader St. Louis community:\n\n\u201cI am proud to join my friend, Senator Schmitt, in introducing the Gateway Partnership Act. This bill will attract new economic opportunities for the Gateway Arch, the enduring landmark of the greater St. Louis region and our great State of Missouri. Thanks to the tremendous investment from community organizations, the renovated Arch Visitor Center has seen a revitalized demand for event space, and this legislation builds on that public-private partnership to ensure the Arch is more easily accessible for constituent groups in my district and those visiting from across the nation,\u201d said Congresswoman Ann Wagner.\n\n\u201cWith the monumental renovations that have taken place at Gateway Arch National Park following the completion of the CityArchRiver project in 2018, the Arch Visitor Center is much more conducive for holding private events. These dynamic new spaces in the visitor center are ideal for holding social gatherings and other events that will leave a lasting impression of St. Louis\u2019 defining monument. This common-sense legislation will streamline management of private event execution and marketing on behalf of the park and is a net-positive for the city of St. Louis,\u201d said Senator Eric Schmitt.\n\nBACKGROUND:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-applauds-epa-partial-disapproval-missouri-regional-haze", "Rep. Cleaver Applauds EPA Partial Disapproval of Missouri Regional Haze Plan, Calls on Agency to Implement Federal Plan to Combat Air Pollution State", "2024-08-19", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their partial disapproval of the state of Missouri\u2019s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). Additionally, in a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan and EPA Regional Administrator Meg McCollister, Rep. Cleaver called on the EPA to promptly issue a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that strengthens air quality standards and includes requirements for pollution reduction across the state. Cleaver has previously raised concerns about the Missouri SIP\u2019s failure to take any meaningful steps to reduce pollution, safeguard our public lands, and protect public health.\n\n\u201cCorporate profits should never come before the health and safety of those in our communities or the conservation of our natural resources,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cHowever, that is precisely what Missouri\u2019s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan prioritizes, as it puts polluters over people and falls far short of the standards necessary to safeguard the health of our entire region. The experts at EPA Region 7 have put forth an analysis proving the state of Missouri\u2019s proposal could have gone further to ensure the cost-effective reduction in haze pollution across Missouri, thereby ensuring families in every community can breathe a little easier knowing their air is clean and their loved ones are safe. Today, I\u2019m calling on the EPA to finalize their disapproval and promptly implement an effective plan for Missouri families.\u201d\n\n\u201cRepresentatives Cleaver and Bush have been consistently correct about the action needed to prevent haze-causing pollution that negatively impacts the most beautiful places in the country and public health,\u201d said Jenn DeRose, Missouri Senior Field Organizer with the Sierra Club. \u201cThe benefits of reducing haze pollution are massive, and the EPA should follow the Congressman\u2019s recommendation to move forward with a federal implementation plan in Missouri.\u201d\n\nMissouri\u2019s fossil-fuel power plants are responsible for 85 percent of the state\u2019s haze-causing pollution, with coal plants in Missouri among the largest contributors to hazy skies nationwide. In 2020, Missouri was the second largest emitter of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the nation. This pollution is harmful to public health, exacerbating respiratory illnesses and shortening lifespans, particularly in underserved communities. Moreover, Missouri\u2019s haze-causing pollution damages public lands throughout the U.S., including Mammoth Cave, the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, Okefenokee Swamp, and our own Hercules-Glade and Mingo Wilderness Areas.\n\nEPA Region 7 has put forth an analysis of cost-effective emission reduction technologies to cut down on pollution from Missouri\u2019s coal-fired power plants. According to an analysis by the National Park Conservation Association, the plan would help these plants reduce at least 31,310 tons of NOx and 82,900 tons of SO2 per year, greatly improving air quality throughout the entire Midwest.\n\nThe official letter from Rep. Cleaver to the EPA is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-applauds-biden-harris-administrations-announcement", "Congressman Cleaver Applauds Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Announcement of Lower Prescription Drug Prices for America\u2019s Seniors", "2024-08-15", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s announcement that it has reached agreements to lower prices for ten of the highest-cost prescription drugs for millions of people across the country. The agreements were made possible by a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congressman Cleaver supported, that allowed Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for the first time in history. The ten negotiated drugs are some of the most expensive and most frequently utilized drugs in the Medicare program and are used to treat conditions such as autoimmune diseases, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The new prices will go into effect for people with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage beginning in 2026.\n\n\u201cTwo years ago, Democrats in Congress came together to take on Big Pharma and lower prescription drug costs for seniors across the country\u2014and today America\u2019s seniors won,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cBecause of the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act, millions of Americans with diabetes have had their insulin costs capped at $35 per month, seniors are seeing lower out-of-pocket costs on their medications, and taxpayers are saving billions as Medicare is now allowed to negotiate lower prices for life-saving prescription drugs. While my Republicans colleagues have vowed to repeal these savings for the American people, even as families continue to feel pressure on their pocketbooks, I won\u2019t stop fighting to end Big Pharma\u2019s price gouging, expand these savings, and lower healthcare costs for families in Missouri and beyond.\u201d\n\nAccording to the Department of Health and Human Services, roughly nine million people with Medicare use at least one of the ten drugs selected for negotiation, and Americans with Medicare prescription drug coverage are expected to see approximately $1.5 billion in savings to their personal out-of-pocket costs in 2026 alone. Had these new prices been in effect last year, it is estimated Medicare would have saved $6 billion on the ten selected drugs.\n\nMoving forward, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will select up to 15 more drugs covered under Part D for negotiation for 2027 by February 1, 2025. CMS will then select up to 15 more drugs covered by Part B or Part D for 2028, and up to 20 more Part B or Part D drugs for each year after that, as required by the Inflation Reduction Act.\n\nIn addition to these newly negotiated prices, seniors and people with disabilities across Missouri are already experiencing lower drug costs thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, including:\n\nCapping insulin costs at $35 per month for people with Medicare, which is estimated to save impacted Missourians $523 per year.\n\nMaking recommended vaccines available at no cost for people with Medicare Part D, which impacts more than one million Missourians.\n\nRequiring drug companies to pay a rebate to Medicare if they raise prices faster than the rate of inflation.\n\nExpanding the Extra Help Program to provide more benefits for qualifying enrollees with limited income and assets.\n\nCapping out-of-pocket drug costs for some enrollees at $3,500 in 2024, and in 2025, lowering the cap to $2,000 for out-of-pocket costs, which is expected to save roughly 276,000 Medicare Part D enrollees in Missouri approximately $77 million.\n\n\u201cIn the wealthiest nation in the history of the world, no one should have to choose between putting food on the table and affording the medications they need to survive, which is why I was proud to support the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cWhile this is a historic step in the fight to combat Big Pharma\u2019s price gouging, I know there is still much work to do to build on this progress, and I\u2019m committed to expanding these savings for hardworking families across Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\u201d\n\nA Fact Sheet on how the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act is lowering prescription drug costs for Missourians is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-congresswoman-ann-wagners-scheduled-surgery", "Statement on Congresswoman Ann Wagner\u2019s Scheduled Surgery", "2024-08-08", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Arthur Bryant, Communications Director for Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), released the following statement:\n\n\"Earlier today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner underwent a long-scheduled preventative surgical procedure in St. Louis. This standard abdominal surgery was scheduled during the August District Work period so as not to interfere with her responsibilities representing Missouri's Second District and voting in Congress. The surgery went as planned, with no complications. Congresswoman Wagner is expected to have a full recovery and will be back to work as soon as her doctors authorize it, or she overrules them.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-presents-medal-honor-flag-family-private-first", "Congressman Cleaver Presents Medal of Honor Flag to Family of Private First Class Willy F. James, Jr., Honors Relative\u2019s 103rd Birthday", "2024-08-06", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), recognized the family of Private First Class Willy F. James, Jr. at a Medal of Honor Recipient exhibition held at the Black Archives of Mid-America. During the program, Representative Cleaver presented the sister of PFC Willy F. James, Jr. with a Medal of Honor flag.\n\n\u201cYesterday, we honored the legacy of Private First Class Willy F. James, Jr.,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThis moment is deeply significant \u2013 not only for his loved ones, but for the broader community, as it represents a powerful testament to the courage, sacrifice, and enduring impact of James\u2019 service. It is a poignant reminder of the values that unite us, and the profound contributions made by those who have served with extraordinary bravery.\n\nPrivate First Class Willy James, Jr. was born on March 18, 1920 and raised in Kansas City, Missouri where he worked at Katz Drug Store before joining the Army in September of 1942. James responded to the call for Black volunteers to transfer to fighting units. Of the 4,500 African American men that applied, James was one of 2,500 soldiers selected for combat replacement training. Like others completing the training, James was placed in an African American platoon and attached to an all-white regiment. These African Americans were known as the 5th Platoon.\n\nFive days before Harry S. Truman became President of the United States, PFC James was killed in Germany in April 1945, while performing an act of bravery trying to save a fellow soldier. Originally PFC James was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his acts in Germany.\n\nUnfortunately, PFC James did not live to see the Army he served integrated. This would come three long years after his death when President Truman issued Executive Order 9981 - an order that mandated the desegregation of the U.S. military.\n\nIn the late 1980s, the Department of Defense began to study the issue of why no African Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor during World Wars I and II. The investigation looked at historical documents, including Distinguished Service Cross Paperwork. It was determined that Black soldiers had been denied consideration for the Medal of Honor on the basis of race. The DOD put forward a total of seven men who deserved the Medal of Honor for their actions and Willy F. James, Jr. was one of them.\n\nOn January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal of Honor to seven African American World War II veterans, six of them posthumously, highlighting the commitment of the soldiers who sacrificed and died for a nation which still wasn\u2019t treating them equally.\n\nThe medal of Honor is the United States\u2019 highest award for military valor in action. Each recipient displayed in the moments that mattered \u2013 bravery, courage, sacrifice, integrity, a deep love for country, and a desire to always do what\u2019s right. Of the 3,538 Medals of Honor awarded, only 94 recipients have been African American.\n\n\u201cIn 2002, the 107th Congress created the Medal of Honor Flag for presentations to whom the Medal of Honor is awarded. Four years later, Congress expanded the authority to issue the flag to the primary next of kin of deceased honor recipients,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cWith that expanded authority, it is an absolute honor to present the Medal of Honor Flag to Private First Class James\u2019 sister, Ms. Elizabeth Baldwin, who will celebrate her 103rd birthday this year.\u201d\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-foushee-introduce-legislation-defend-womens-freedom", "Reps. Cleaver, Foushee Introduce Legislation to Defend Women\u2019s Freedom, Provide Federal Privacy Protections for Expecting Mothers Nationwide", "2024-08-01", "2024", "2024-08", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC), along with 26 other House Democrats, introduced legislation to provide federal privacy protections to pregnant women across the country. The Pregnancy Empowerment Act would prohibit any jurisdiction from requiring the disclosure of a person\u2019s pregnancy status when filing for divorce, ensuring expecting mothers have the freedom to make their own decision about divorce, rather than relying on judicial practice or ambiguous state legal statutes.\n\n\u201cOne of the most difficult decisions any individual ever has to make is when to end a marriage, and I firmly believe such a monumental decision should be left to individual families\u2014not ideological judges or partisan politicians,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cHowever, in a handful of states, through a combination of judicial practice and pregnancy disclosure laws, pregnant women can be effectively restricted from finalizing a divorce, which has the potential to trap women in an abusive marriage and endanger expecting mothers. To protect the privacy and ensure the safety of these women, regardless of what state they reside in, the Pregnancy Empowerment Act prohibits any jurisdiction from requiring the disclosure of pregnancy when filing for divorce.\u201d\n\n\u201cChoosing to end a marriage is a deeply personal decision, and an individual\u2019s ability to seek a divorce should not be limited or restricted by antiquated policies regarding one\u2019s pregnancy status,\u201d said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. \u201cThe Pregnancy Empowerment Act will protect the rights of pregnant women and expecting mothers across the country by preventing states from considering a person\u2019s pregnancy status when finalizing a divorce. This pivotal legislation will be critical in ending the weaponization of pregnancies when seeking a divorce, especially for those who are experiencing intimate partner violence and are trapped in an abusive marriage.\u201d\n\n\u201cLocal YWCAs are on the frontlines helping survivors of violence rebuild. As providers, our YWCAs know that homicide is the second leading cause of traumatic death for those pregnant and recently pregnant.\u201d said YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell. \u201cLives are at stake if pregnant survivors cannot divorce their abusers until after they give birth. It is critical, in light of the overturning of Roe and the attacks on reproductive rights and women\u2019s healthcare, that Congress take action to protect survivors of violence who want to leave their abusers and begin to heal.\u201d\n\n\"No survivor of domestic violence should be held captive by outdated laws that disregard their safety and autonomy,\u201d said Marium Durrani, the Vice President of Policy at the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline). \u201cThe Pregnancy Empowerment Act empowers pregnant people, especially those experiencing domestic violence, the freedom and protection they need without being subjected to additional legal hurdles. Due to the higher risk of harm incurred by domestic violence survivors when leaving an abusive partner, pregnancy status should not be used as a bar to divorce. The Hotline remains committed to affirming the dignity and rights of all individuals and ensuring that survivors receive care with the respect and fairness they deserve, and we are proud to support this highly needed legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor survivors of domestic violence, pregnancy is a very dangerous time. Homicide is a leading cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S., with the majority committed by an intimate partner. Prohibiting, limiting, or delaying finalizing a divorce for pregnant people can be a life-threatening situation for survivors. We are grateful for the leadership of Representatives Cleaver and Foushee for recognizing the serious risk of violence and death survivors face when they are pregnant, and introducing this important bill to address it,\u201d said Stephanie Love-Patterson, President and CEO, National Network to End Domestic Violence.\n\n\"I am thrilled to see the Pregnancy Empowerment Act introduced and so grateful for Congressman Cleaver's leadership on the issue,\u201d said Missouri State Representative Ashley Aune. \u201cSince filing similar legislation in Missouri, I've heard from countless women and men across the country who have been trapped in an unsafe or unhealthy marriage due to the ambiguity surrounding pregnancy and divorce law in their state\u2014which is precisely why this clarification is so desperately needed at the federal level. I'm proud to champion the Pregnancy Empowerment Act alongside Congressman Cleaver, and I look forward to seeing it pass.\"\n\nIn a several states, including Missouri, outdated statutes require women seeking divorce to disclose a pregnancy before proceedings can be finalized, giving state judges the authority to delay the divorce until the pregnancy has ended. In some instances, out of caution and affirmation of paternity, judges will not proceed with a divorce until a baby\u2019s birth, despite Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity tests having the ability to determine paternal status with 99.9% accuracy. Consequently, many family law attorneys discourage expecting mothers from proceeding with a divorce until the pregnancy has ended.\n\nRestricted access to a divorce can have devastating effects for women experiencing domestic abuse and can lead to instances of reproductive coercion, where men weaponize a pregnancy to effectively delay and trap their spouse in an unwanted marriage. Each year, roughly 324,000 pregnant people experience abuse, and according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 1 in 6 abused women first experience domestic violence during pregnancy. Moreover, as studies show that domestic violence disproportionately impacts women of color, pregnancy disclosure requirements can be acutely dangerous for Black, Latina, and Asian women.\n\nTo address these serious concerns, the Pregnancy Empowerment Act will:\n\nProhibit any state from requiring the disclosure of a person\u2019s pregnancy status when filing for divorce.\n\nEnsure women have the freedom to make their own decision about when to end a marriage.\n\nProtect women from reproductive coercion and domestic violence.\n\nThe Pregnancy Empowerment Act is endorsed by: Black Women's Blueprint, Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Tahirih Justice Center, National Domestic Violence Hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), National Women\u2019s Health Network, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Orange County Rape Crisis Center, Ujima; The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, and the YWCA.\n\nThe Pregnancy Empowerment Act is cosponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-NC), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Sean Casten (D-IL), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Don Davis (D-NC), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Summer Lee (D-PA), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Mary Peltola (D-AK), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), David Trone (D-MD), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Nikema Williams (D-GA).\n\nOfficial text of the Pregnancy Empowerment Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-ann-wagners-rape-kit-testing-legislation-signed-law", "Congresswoman Ann Wagner\u2019s Rape Kit Testing Legislation Signed Into Law", "2024-07-31", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, released the following statement after the President signed her Debbie Smith Act into law. The Debbie Smith Act reauthorizes the DNA Backlog Elimination Program through 2029.\n\n\u201cSurvivors of rape and sexual assault deserve justice, period. My Debbie Smith Act will provide significant support to law enforcement so they can eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits, identify perpetrators of rape and sexual assault, and put them in jail where they belong. We have a solemn and moral responsibility to support the survivors of sexual violence as they recover from these horrific crimes. I am proud to have their backs here in Congress and will continue to work with law enforcement and survivors to ensure they get the justice they deserve.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nH.R. 1105, the Debbie Smith Act of 2023, reauthorizes the DNA Backlog Elimination Program from FY2024 through FY2029. This program provides support to law enforcement and crime labs in all 50 states to analyze untested rape and sexual assault kits, improve law enforcement\u2019s timely collection of DNA evidence, and enhance prosecutors' capacity to bring this evidence to trial.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-senators-warren-and-warnock-lead-reintroduction", "Congressman Cleaver, Senators Warren and Warnock Lead Reintroduction of Landmark Bill to Tackle U.S. Housing Crisis", "2024-07-29", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee on the House Committee on Financial Services, and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, reintroduced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act, landmark legislation to tackle the housing crisis, bring down costs for renters and buyers, and help working families everywhere find a decent place to live at a decent price.\n\nAccording to an independent analysis by the non-partisan Moody\u2019s Analytics, the bill would build or rehabilitate nearly 3 million housing units over the next decade and bring down rents for lower-income and middle-class families by 10%, saving the average family $140 per month. To fully offset the cost of this historic effort, the bill returns the estate tax thresholds to their levels at the end of the George W. Bush administration and institutes more progressive rates above those thresholds.\n\n\"The failure to address our national housing shortage has driven up costs that make homeownership difficult, increased rent burdens in communities across the country, and pushed far too many Americans into homelessness,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cNot only does this preclude working class Americans from obtaining safe, stable, and secure housing, but it prevents millions of our fellow citizens, particularly those in minority communities, from climbing the economic ladder and building generational wealth. I\u2019m proud to introduce the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act with Senators Warren and Warnock, which will spur the construction and rehabilitation of three million units nationwide, help to lower housing costs, and expand economic opportunity to families throughout the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe only way to dig our country out of this housing crisis is to build more housing so everyone has a place to call home,\u201d said Senator Warren. \u201cMy bill will make bold investments in our country\u2019s housing and encourage local innovation to lower housing costs even more \u2014 and it\u2019s all paid for by getting America\u2019s wealthiest families to chip in.\u201d\n\n\u201cHousing means dignity, safety, and security, and as a Senator who grew up in public housing, I know that strengthening housing availability and affordability is critical to helping folks establish a solid foundation to build a healthy future,\u201d said Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. \u201cThat is why I am proud to join Senator Warren and my colleagues in fighting for this transformational legislation that will unleash construction of millions of new homes and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in the process.\n\n\"The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act has the power to transform lives and communities. By significantly expanding investments in proven solutions, like the national Housing Trust Fund and Public Housing, this legislation provides resources at the scale necessary to help those most harmed by America\u2019s housing crisis,\u201d said Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. \u201cI applaud Senator Warren, Senator Warnock, and Representative Cleaver for their leadership in advancing bold solutions to address an underlying cause of America\u2019s housing crisis: the severe shortage of rental homes affordable to our nation\u2019s lowest-income and most marginalized households.\u201d\n\n\u201cAnybody who cares about repairing what\u2019s broken in American society understands that getting housing costs back in line with what working-class people can really afford is a mandatory step in that process,\u201d said Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). \u201cThis important legislation may have an acronym that sounds like someone politely asking for your attention, but the tens of millions of families that can hardly make ends meet because of the issues AHEM addresses are ready to scream. I applaud Senator Warren and Representative Cleaver for continuing to push for a sensible and sustainable set of policies that would allow all Americans to thrive.\u201d\n\n\"Our devastating housing affordability crisis has reached a point where something has to give: we can continue to prioritize profits for Wall Street and private equity firms, or we invest in affordable housing and address historical harms that have excluded too many from homeownership,\" said Caroline Nagy, Senior Policy Counsel for Housing, Corporate Power, and Climate Justice at Americans for Financial Reform. \"We desperately need to invest in building more affordable housing and maintaining our public housing, and for these reasons we applaud the introduction of the American Housing Economic Mobility Act.\"\n\n\u201cWe proudly support the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act introduced by Senator Warren and Congressman Cleaver,\u201d said Sharon Cornelissen, Director of Housing at the Consumer Federation of America. \u201cIn the wake of the pandemic and amidst ever-surging housing prices and limited supply, millions of consumers across the country are struggling to afford to rent or buy a home. This bill would turbocharge affordable housing construction, incentivize communities to remove exclusionary and unfair zoning restrictions, and ensure that first-time, first-generation homebuyers including veterans get their chance at building wealth through homeownership too.\u201d\n\nThe American Housing and Economic Mobility Act would:\n\nLeverage federal funding to build nearly 3 million new housing units \u2013 bringing down rents for lower-income and middle-class families by 10% according to an independent analysis from Moody\u2019s Analytics.\n\nProvide Assistance to people hurt by federal housing policy failures, including through:\n\nDown payment assistance to first-time, first-generation homebuyers.\n\nVA-guaranteed home loan eligibility for descendants of certain veterans.\n\nA grant program for communities with an appraisal gap.\n\nCreate incentives for local governments to eliminate unnecessary land use restrictions that drive up costs.\n\nLimit the role of private equity in the housing market.\n\nHold financial institutions accountable for providing access to credit for all Americans.\n\nPromote mobility by strengthening anti-discrimination laws and improving the housing voucher program.\n\nIncrease the amount of accessible housing.\n\nHouse cosponsors include Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Cori Bush (D-MO), Becca Balint (D-VT), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Chuy Garc\u00eda (D-IL), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Al Green (D-TX), and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA). Senate cosponsors include Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nOver 40 non-profit organizations, ranging from unions to housing advocates, have endorsed the bill, including the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). A coalition of civil rights groups, the National Rural Housing Coalition, and the Cooperative Credit Union Association submitted letters of support. Additionally, in 2019, the Native American Indian Housing Council adopted a resolution endorsing the bill, which remains effective today.\n\nThe full list of endorsing organizations includes:\n\nUnions: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), American Federation of Teachers (AFT).\n\nHousing Organizations: National Low Income Housing Coalition, National Housing Law Project, National Rural Housing Coalition, National Community Stabilization Trust, Native American Indian Housing Council, National Housing Resource Center, National Neighborworks Association, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, National Women\u2019s Shelter Network, National Coalition for the Homeless.\n\nCivil Rights Organizations: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, National Urban League, National Women\u2019s Law Center, Coalition on Human Needs, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Poverty and Race Research Action Council, Massachusetts Action for Justice, Mountain State Justice, Coalition for Social Work and Health, National Fair Housing Alliance, African Communities Together.\n\nConsumer Protection Organizations: Consumer Federation of America, Center for Responsible Lending, National Consumer Law Center (on behalf of its low-income clients), Consumer Action.\n\nEconomic Justice Organizations: Americans for Financial Reform, Rise Economy (formerly California Reinvestment Coalition), National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Patriotic Millionaires, United for a Fair Economy, Responsible Wealth, Community Opportunity Alliance (formerly NACEDA), Progressive Democrats of America, Groundwork Collaborative, Voices for Progress, Liberation in a Generation, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), Accountable.US, Empire State Justice.\n\nCredit Unions: Cooperative Credit Union Association.\n\nOfficial text of the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act is available here.\n\nA summary of the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-davids-announce-federal-grant-create-jobs-advance-cutting-edge", "Cleaver, Davids Announce Federal Grant to Create Jobs, Advance Cutting-Edge Research in KC Region", "2024-07-26", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded the Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech Hub (KC BioHub) with $500,000 as part of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) program. Tech Hubs, created under the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, seek to ensure that industries of the future \u2014 and their quality jobs \u2014 are created, grow, and remain in the United States.\n\n\u201cFrom biomanufacturing to our growing tech industry, Kansas City is leading the country in innovation and attracting talented workers seeking an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research\u2014and the rest of the nation is taking notice,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cAs strong supporters of the bipartisan CHIPS Act, I\u2019m thrilled to join Representative Davids in announcing another $500,000 in federal funding that will enable the KC BioHub to continue expanding and developing this burgeoning industry throughout the KC Region. It\u2019s just another example of what can be accomplished for our communities when we put people over politics and focus on bipartisan solutions for Missouri workers and families.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith our top-notch research capabilities and talented workforce, the KC region is ready to lead the country in innovation,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThese new investments will help KC BioHub continue its crucial work, create good-paying jobs, and attract skilled workers. Congressman Cleaver and I will continue to be its biggest champions in Congress as it applies for future grant opportunities that benefit our region.\u201d\n\nIn October 2023, the greater Kansas City region was designated as a Tech Hub, one of 31 inaugural Tech Hubs across the country that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors. The Tech Hubs Program\u2019s Consortium Accelerator Award will enable KC BioHub to continue its crucial work and advance planning efforts for future implementation of grant funding.\n\nThe KC BioHub, a consortium led by BioNexus KC, is increasing domestic production of life-saving vaccines and other preventative technologies by strengthening innovation in animal and human vaccine development. With the largest concentration of animal health and nutrition companies in the world, this Tech Hub will leverage the region\u2019s biotechnology assets and existing vaccine manufacturing facilities, research institutions, and startup ecosystem to enable the U.S. to capture a greater market share of human vaccine development.\n\nIn 2022, Reps. Cleaver and Davids voted for the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to bring supply chains back to the United States, encourage innovation, strengthen American manufacturing, and secure the nation\u2019s economic and national security in the decades to come. In August, the representatives called on Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to support the selection of Kansas City as a Tech Hub. Last month, Congressman Cleaver hostedDepartment of Commerce Under Secretary Eric Morrissette in Kansas City to meet with local minority businesses, tour local minority-led projects, and discuss the opportunities provided by Kansas City\u2019s recent TechHub designation.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/abraham-accords-caucus-hosts-second-gaza-working-group-meeting", "Abraham Accords Caucus Hosts Second Gaza Working Group Meeting", "2024-07-26", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, Representatives Ann Wagner (MO-2), Brad Schneider (IL-10), David Trone (MD-6), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), convened the second meeting of the Gaza Working Group this week. The Co-Chairs were joined by key diplomatic figures to discuss ongoing efforts and future plans for Gaza's reconstruction and long-term peace.\n\nAmbassadors in Attendance:\n\nH.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates\n\nH.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain (joining virtually)\n\nH.E. Youssef Amrani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco\n\nRep. Ann Wagner (MO-2) said: \u201cI appreciated meeting with Ambassadors from Bahrain, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates on the role our critical partners can play in ensuring a stable and deradicalized Gaza. Ten months after Hamas\u2019s devastating attack on Israel, I am so heartened to see the Abraham Accords are standing strong. Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, are only escalating their provocations, and it is more important than ever that the U.S., Israel, and our Abraham Accords partners present a united front against their violent agenda.\u201d\n\nRep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) stated: \"The Abraham Accords Caucus remains dedicated to promoting peace for the region and is committed to advancing security and reconstruction in Gaza. Our ongoing dialogue with regional leaders and experts is crucial in shaping effective strategies that will ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for Gaza and the broader Middle East. Thanks to Ambassadors Otaiba, Al Khalifa and Amrani for sharing their perspectives and insights.\"\n\nRep. David Trone (MD-6) emphasized: \u201cTo rebuild a successful Gaza, we must rebuild hope among its people. Moving forward, it is imperative that we continue to facilitate these dialogues with global leaders to ensure Gazans can rely on a free and fair democracy, a promising economy, and a brighter future for themselves and their families.\u201d\n\nRep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) concluded: \u201c\u201cThe Abraham Accords Caucus is continuing to work towards our goal of achieving peace and prosperity in the Middle East through open and honest dialogue. Our productive meeting with the ambassadors this week was an encouraging step that brings us closer to a world in which Israel \u2013 and all of the Middle East \u2013 is free of Hamas, making way for a safer, brighter, and stronger future for all.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-applauds-court-ruling-fiduciary-rule", "Wagner Applauds Court Ruling on Fiduciary Rule", "2024-07-26", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement on the recent injunction by a U.S. District Court Judge on the Department of Labor\u2019s recently finalized fiduciary rule.\n\n\u201cI have consistently said the DOL\u2019s fiduciary rule was rushed, irresponsible, and harmful for retail investors. It is great news the court stayed this unconstitutional rule and I hope it\u2019s thrown out in its entirety. We will continue to push back against this Administration\u2019s reckless rulemaking that too often hurts people saving for their family\u2019s future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-prime-minister-netanyahus-address-joint", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s Address to Joint Session of Congress", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement before Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s fourth address to a joint session of Congress.\n\n\u201cI am not able to attend the address to Congress today by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu due to an unfortunate case of COVID-19. I had planned to attend today\u2019s speech by the leader of one of America\u2019s oldest allies, because I believe Members of Congress have a responsibility to represent their constituents during any joint session, and out of respect for the long and close relationship between our two countries. However, that does not mean I agree with every policy that Prime Minister Netanyahu has enacted or proposed \u2013 to be clear, I do not. For the last several years, I and other pro-Israel Americans have watched with deep concern as the Prime Minister\u2019s far-right government has not only proposed changes to the Israeli judicial system that would reduce its independence and erode Israel\u2019s democracy, but also allowed the worst terrorist attack in Israeli history, followed by a currently unsuccessful campaign to safely return hostages and destroy Hamas.\n\n\u201cToday, I hope the Prime Minister speaks of his plans to reach an agreement that will free the remaining 120 hostages, including eight Americans, who were attacked and kidnapped on October 7th and end the war in Gaza as soon as possible. I applaud President Biden\u2019s statements two weeks ago after the NATO Summit that the war should end now, and I believe the President has laid out a comprehensive plan to achieve that critical goal. Innocent civilians in Gaza remain in dire need of humanitarian aid, which can only be adequately and safely distributed with an end to the fighting.\n\n\u201cAdditionally, it is imperative that Prime Minister Netanyahu lay out a legitimate plan for \u2018the day after\u2019 the fighting ends, one which does not return to the status-quo before October 7th. A plan which breaks the cycle of violence and includes a path for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to pursue self-determination and the ability to govern their own state. Without such a plan, I fear the cycle of violence will only continue and Israel\u2019s standing around the world will further diminish.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-led-water-resources-bill-passes-house-representatives", "Graves-led Water Resources Bill Passes House of Representatives", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), H.R. 8812, was overwhelmingly approved this week by the U.S. House of Representatives, by a vote of 359 to 13. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA) introduced H.R. 8812, H.R. 8812 last month.\n\nWRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation\u2019s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. These are locally-driven projects that also deliver regional and national benefits for strengthening our global competitiveness and supply chain, growing the economy, moving goods throughout the country, protecting communities from flooding, and more.\n\n\u201cWRDA delivers critical water resource infrastructure improvements for communities across America \u2013 from ports to levees to navigation channels, and more. The bill also makes policy and programmatic reforms to streamline processes, reduce cumbersome red tape, and get projects done faster,\u201d said Chairman Graves. \u201cI\u2019m particularly proud that this bill charts a new path forward for systemic flood control on the Upper Mississippi River, takes significant steps towards ensuring flood control and navigation are the top priorities on the Missouri River, helps shore up the PL 84-99 program to better help states and local communities after floods, and provides long-overdue reforms to move rural projects forward.\u201d\n\nView video remarks from Rep. Graves here.\n\nNorth Missouri priorities included in WRDA 2024 include:\n\nExpanding protections for levee districts and navigators on the Missouri River to ensure fish and wildlife experiments don\u2019t interfere with flood control and navigation\n\nAuthorizing an Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study to improve flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River\n\nReforming the Army Corps of Engineers\u2019 policy for permitting broadband projects on Corps\u2019 property, making it easier to deploy broadband to communities where the Corps owns land, like Smithville, MO\n\nDirecting the Corps to work more closely with levee districts and others to find beneficial uses for dredged material, so sand is used for strengthening levees, building roadbeds, and other productive uses, rather than being dumped back in the river\n\nImproving the permitting process at the Corps to help projects get done ahead of schedule and under budget.\n\nWRDA 2024 authorizes 161 new feasibility studies for locally proposed projects and 12 projects that have been thoroughly reviewed by the Corps and have culminated in a final report to Congress with approval by the Chief of Engineers or the Director of Civil Works.\n\nThe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has developed and passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.\n\nClick here for legislative text and for more information on WRDA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-aderholt-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-local-newspapers", "Reps. Cleaver, Aderholt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Local Newspapers Overcome Persistent Postal Delays, Ensure Families Receive Local News On Time", "2024-07-23", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) introduced the bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to support local newspapers that have been hampered by persistent postal delays and surging rate increases from the U.S. Postal Service, ensuring American families receive local news on time. The Deliver for Democracy Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Mike Rounds (R-SD).\n\n\u201cMissourians rely on the Postal Service for a variety of needs \u2013 from receiving life-saving medicines to staying informed about national, state, and local news,\u201d said Representative Cleaver. \u201cYet, we have seen a disturbing trend since Postmaster General DeJoy assumed his role, as using the Postal Service has become more expensive and simultaneously less reliable. If the USPS is going to continue to raise rates for newspaper deliveries, they need to ensure those deliveries aren\u2019t \u2018oldpapers\u2019 by the time they arrive at Missouri doorsteps\u2014which is happening to an unacceptable degree in recent years. Our bipartisan legislation would help to address this ongoing concern and incentivize the USPS to get this issue under control immediately by forbidding the agency to raise rates if they continue missing the mark on their delivery standards.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor some time now, it\u2019s become clear the United States Postal Service is not living up to the expectations we all have for it as a federal agency. One of its many recent disappointments has been in the way it handles periodicals like newspapers. In a world where information is being shared ever more quickly, the postal service has, in many ways, gotten slower,\u201d said Rep. Aderholt. \u201cI know some may say, with all the issues we are facing in our country, why focus on the Postal Service? Well, my answer is two-fold: First, it was one of the first acts of our Founding Fathers and the Continental Congress to setup a postal system in 1775, even before we officially declared our Independence. If we can\u2019t get a system older than our nation working correctly, what hope is there for any of the other federal departments? Secondly, there is broad-bipartisan support to get the Postal Service operating as it should. There is concern from every corner of the political spectrum to get our system of delivering mail back to the level of quality it once was and that we all expect. I think my colleague Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) stated it best at a recent Congressional hearing when he said, \u201cthe Postal Service needs to be reminded who it was that created them in the first place.\u201d\n\n\u201cA vibrant and healthy local press has always been a defining feature of American democracy. Today, local news offers a crucial alternative to online information ecosystems, which are too often distorted by algorithms that amplify disinformation and confine readers to inescapable echo chambers. But surging rate increases and poor service jeopardize local news outlets\u2019 ability to reach readers and supply the information so essential to an engaged citizenry and a vibrant democracy. It\u2019s time for USPS to remember its mission and meet the media\u2019s basic needs,\u201d said Senator Welch. \u201cOur bipartisan, bicameral Deliver for Democracy Act would help local news stave off extinction by requiring USPS to meet reasonable on-time delivery standards before raising rates.\u201d\n\n\u201cLocal journalists work hard every day to deliver news on a timely basis, and the U.S. Postal Service should too,\u201d said Senator Rounds. \u201cPeriodical rates have cumulatively increased by over 40 percent since August 2021. Meanwhile, the Postal Service\u2019s on-time delivery performances have not improved, leaving local journalists to pick up the slack by handling delivery on their own in order to make certain their readers receive their papers on time. Our common sense bipartisan legislation helps protect rural newspapers and consumers from unjustified price hikes by making certain USPS is held to a standard for on-time deliveries.\u201d\n\n\u201cNNA welcomes the introduction of the \u2018Deliver for Democracy Act\u2019 in the House of Representatives,\u201d said John Galer, Chairman of the National Newspaper Association. \u201cIt is critical that the USPS accurately measure the service newspapers receive and be held accountable for failing to meet its service standards. Service quality continues to be a challenge for publishers who are struggling to keep their papers in circulation with another huge rate increase due to take effect this month. This bill in conjunction with its companion in the Senate provides an opportunity to ensure the USPS can be an effective distribution partner for community newspapers.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur members are being forced to cope with unsustainable rates from the postal system,\u201d saidNews/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey. \u201cIf something doesn\u2019t change soon, they will be put out of business and residents will see more news deserts and an even greater loss of quality news and information. We thank Congressmen Aderholt and Cleaver for their leadership and support the Deliver for Democracy Act.\u201d\n\nThe Deliver for Democracy Act would:\n\nRequire the USPS to either achieve at least a 95% on-time delivery rate for periodicals or an improvement of at least 2 percentage points to unlock its 2% surcharge authority for that class of mail;\n\nDirect the USPS to annually report to the Postal Regulatory Commission on its progress in including on-time delivery data for newspapers in its periodical service performance measurement; and\n\nInstruct the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on options for alternate USPS pricing schemes to improve the financial position of periodicals.\n\nThe Deliver for America Act is endorsed by the National Newspaper Association, News Media Alliance, Alabama Press Association, and the South Dakota NewsMedia Association.\n\nThe Deliver for America Act is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Jim Costa (D-CA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Donald Davis (D-NC), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Anthony D\u2019Esposito (R-NY), Henry C. \u201cHank\u201d Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-CA), Wiley Nickel (D-NC), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), andJoe Wilson (R-SC).\n\nOfficial text of the Deliver for Democracy Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-assassination-attempt-donald-trump", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Statement on the Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump", "2024-07-15", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the assassination attempt of Donald Trump.\n\n\u201cViolence has absolutely no place in the United States of America. In the strongest possible terms, I unequivocally condemn last night\u2019s despicable, cowardly assassination attempt of the former president, and I am beyond relieved that Mr. Trump is safe and expected to make a swift, full recovery.\n\n\u201cTragically, not everyone was as fortunate, as one individual was killed and several others were critically wounded in the attack. As I pray for the health and safety of the former president, and thank law enforcement for their swift response, my prayers are also with these victims and their families in this harrowing time.\n\n\u201cAs I have always said, violence only begets more violence, which is why political violence is a threat to our democratic system and fundamental values as Americans. As law enforcement continues to investigate this abhorrent attack on a former president, let us all recommit to the essential principles of civility, respect, and nonviolence whenever we engage in politics.\u201d\n\n###\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-statement-attempted-assassination-president-trump", "Graves Statement on Attempted Assassination of President Trump", "2024-07-13", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after an attempt on President Donald Trump\u2019s life at a rally in Pennsylvania:\n\n\"Thank God President Trump is safe. I\u2019m continuing to pray for President Trump, the innocent Americans killed and injured at today's rally, and our country. May God bless America.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-applauds-fhfa-action-strengthen-tenant-protections", "Congressman Cleaver Applauds FHFA Action to Strengthen Tenant Protections in Multifamily Properties Nationwide", "2024-07-12", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver released the following statement after the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced historic tenant protections for renters in multifamily housing.\n\n\u201cIn May, I was honored to host FHFA Director Sandra Thompson in Kansas City to meet with local tenants, housing providers, and community stakeholders in an effort to highlight ongoing challenges within the rental housing industry and find collaborative solutions that will lower costs and strengthen standards to the benefit of tenants and property owners alike.\n\n\u201cToday, I\u2019m pleased the FHFA has announced that, for the first time, tenant protections will be a standard component of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) multifamily financing. Housing providers in multifamily properties backed by the Enterprises will be required to provide tenants with common sense, basic protections that promote stability and ensure tenants are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the lease agreements signed by both parties. While there is certainly much more work ahead to ensure that every family in Missouri and beyond has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing, this is a historic step in the right direction, and I applaud Director Thompson for a collaborative stakeholder process and taking meaningful action.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder the announcement, covered housing providers will be required to provide tenants with a 30-day written notice of a rent increase, 30-day written notice of a lease expiration, and provide a 5-day grace period for rent payments. These protections will be required for new loans signed on or after February 28, 2025, with a detailed description of policies expected to be published by the Enterprises next month.\n\n\u201cRoughly 16 million renters live in properties backed by the Enterprises. Not only will today\u2019s announcement expand certain best practices that will allow tenants to make more informed housing decisions, but it demonstrates the possibility of critical tenant reforms when all sides of an issue come to the table. As we move forward, we cannot relent in our work to lower housing costs, strengthen protections, and expand affordable housing in communities across the country.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-passes-wagner-bill-fund-rape-kit-testing", "Senate Passes Wagner Bill to Fund Rape Kit Testing", "2024-07-11", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the Senate passed her Debbie Smith Act, legislation that provides funding to law enforcement to analyze untested rape kits. The Debbie Smith Act reauthorizes the DNA Backlog Elimination Program through 2029:\n\n\u201cVictims of sexual violence deserve the full support of law enforcement as they fight for justice. The backlog of untested rape kits nationwide is an unconscionable failure that must be immediately addressed. My Debbie Smith Act will provide essential funding so law enforcement can test rape kits and identify perpetrators so they can be put behind bars where they belong. I appreciate the Senate for unanimously passing my legislation and I hope the President quickly signs this bill into law.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nH.R. 1105, the Debbie Smith Act of 2023, would reauthorize the DNA Backlog Elimination Program from FY2024 through FY2029. This program provides support to law enforcement and crime labs in all 50 states to analyze untested rape and sexual assault kits, improve law enforcement\u2019s timely collection of DNA evidence, and enhance prosecutors' capacity to bring this evidence to trial.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-espaillat-trone-sen-booker-introduce-bicameral-resolution", "Reps. Cleaver, Espaillat, Trone, Sen. Booker Introduce Bicameral Resolution Urging Due Process for Unjustly Deported Individuals and Calling for Mechanism to Reunite Families", "2024-07-10", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), and David Trone (D-MD), along with Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a bicameral resolution that urges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a centralized and independent process for reviewing petitions from individuals who were unjustly or wrongfully deported from the United States. With current policies unworkable and impractical, the lawmakers\u2019 Chance to Come Home Resolution calls on DHS to use their broad legal authority to create a streamlined mechanism to consider emergency requests from individuals who were wrongfully removed from the country and reunite them with their families.\n\n\u201cAs it currently stands, due to the lack of a centralized review unit at DHS, there is no meaningful process for unjustly deported individuals to be reunited with their families and the communities they know and love. These are folks who resided in the country for decades, started their small businesses, and contributed to their local economies\u2014and they deserve due process and a fair chance to come home,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cI am committed to strengthening America\u2019s immigration system in a fair and humane way, which is why I\u2019m proud to introduce this bicameral resolution that would reunite hardworking families while boosting our local economies and upholding our values as Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe find ourselves, as a nation, at a turning point in immigration reform and how we move forward will have lasting impacts for generations to come,\u201d said Representative Adriano Espaillat. \u201cThe separation of immigrant families has a disparate impact on Black and Brown immigrants, with higher rates of deportation that separate families from their loved ones. Our Chance to Come Home Resolution aims to streamline the readmittance process by providing a level of support and assistance as they navigate the process to reunite with their loved ones here in the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis resolution begins to tackle one of our nation's biggest challenges: our failing immigration system. By granting individuals, who were unjustly deported, the opportunity to come back to this country we are beginning to repair that broken system,\u201d said Congressman David Trone. \u201cThese individuals have planted roots in their communities, contributed to our nation\u2019s economy, and have called this country their home for many years. They must be reunited with their loved ones as quickly as possible and we must make every effort to correct this wrong. This resolution is just common sense and I am proud to be introducing it alongside my colleagues.\u201d\n\n\u201cFamilies torn apart by unjust deportations deserve a chance to reunite and rebuild their lives,\u201d said Senator Booker. \u201cThe Chance to Come Home Resolution is a crucial step toward rectifying past wrongs. Without a centralized process for reviewing wrongful deportation cases, the current system will continue to cause harm to families. We must correct the injustices faced by people who have been wrongfully removed from the country they call home, and we will continue to build a more just and humane immigration system that prioritizes keeping families together.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs threats of mass deportations make national headlines, this Chance to Come Home congressional resolution reminds us that deportation of people with years of life in the U.S. imposes irreparable damage to children, separates families and loved ones, and undermines the prosperity of U.S. communities,\u201d said Nayna Gupta, Director of Policy at the National Immigrant Justice Center. \u201cThe Biden administration could take immediate action to establish a central process using existing laws to help unjustly deported people present a case to reunite with their loved ones. This would be a small, but powerful step toward bringing basic fairness to the immigration system and repairing the damage deportation has already inflicted on far too many U.S. families across the country.\u201d\n\nIn the last ten years, the U.S. deported over 2 million people. Most resided in the United States for years, raising families, building businesses, contributing to their communities, and growing local economies. Research has shown that wrongful deportation disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities, sending individuals to dangerous conditions without any familial connection and tearing their American families and communities apart.\n\nWhile critical procedures within U.S. immigration law allow those wrongfully deported to return to the U.S., they are largely inaccessible. Much of this ineffectiveness can be attributed to the decentralized immigration review process, which causes lengthy wait times, complicated application procedures, and limited access to counsel, resulting in rare instances of readmittance. Although the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has already established a successful removal review unit, ImmVets, the office only offers assistance to current and former military personnel. The Chance to Come Home Resolution calls on DHS to centralize this unit and expand its services to all individuals who have been unjustly deported.\n\nOrganizations endorsing the Chance to Come Home Resolution include the Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, American Families United, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, National Immigration Law Center, and 58 other organizations.\n\nThe Chance to Come Home Resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA), Ra\u00fal Grijalva (D-AZ), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL).\n\nOfficial text of the Chance to Come Home Resolution is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-supreme-court-decision-presidential", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity", "2024-07-02", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement in the wake of the Supreme Court\u2019s decision on presidential immunity.\n\n\u201cThe preservation of American democracy has always rested on the notion that no individual \u2013 regardless of their wealth, status, or position in government \u2013 is above the law. By carving out an exemption for the most powerful person in the country, the Supreme Court has cast aside this foundational principle on behalf of a twice-impeached, convicted felon. It is without doubt that today\u2019s decision will further erode trust in our legal system, make it harder than ever before to hold elected officials accountable, and give future presidents a newfound sense of impunity. All Americans should be deeply concerned about the implications of today\u2019s decision.\n\n\u201cThe founding generation crafted our Constitution with the hope that the integrity of our government would always be safeguarded by a robust system of checks and balances. They did so to ensure that the United States would never fall under the rule of a king or a monarch, untethered to laws of the land. While the Supreme Court has made the shameful decision to turn its back on these sacred ideals, Congress and the American people must recommit to protecting our nation\u2019s democratic institutions, applying justice blindly, and defending the rule of law. These are the values upon which our country was founded, and upholding them is a responsibility shared by all people who call the United States home.\u201d\n\n###\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-appropriations-legislation-wagner-provisions", "House Passes Appropriations Legislation with Wagner Provisions", "2024-06-28", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the House passed two pieces of appropriations legislation that included three of her amendments.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s appropriations legislation makes good on our promise to the American people to secure our border, ensure our nation\u2019s national security remains strong, and protect some of the most vulnerable among us. Our nation is under threat not just from the new axis of evil that is China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, but also from traffickers at our Southern Border who smuggle illegal immigrants and fentanyl into our communities. Thank you to my colleagues for supporting three of my amendments to the Homeland Security Appropriations legislation and Department of Defense appropriations legislation that will provide vital funding for investigations of child exploitation, as well as funding for isostatic advanced armor production that will ensure greater protection for our troops who put their lives on the line for our freedoms.\u201d\n\nAmendment Background\n\nDepartment of Defense Appropriations\n\nAmendment to increase funding for isostatic advanced armor production by $6 million\n\n- Funding would support development of cutting-edge processes for armor production, yielding higher armor strengths, decreased weight, and flexible shapes for unique, small statured, and female body types.\n\n- Saint Louis area manufacturers are leading the charge in developing this armor.\n\nHomeland Security Appropriations\n\nAmendment to increase funding for the ICE/HSI Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO) Child Rescue Corps from $2 million to $4 million.\n\n-The HERO Child Rescue Corps Program is a paid federal internship that recruits and trains veterans to become computer forensic analysts to combat child exploitation and rescue child victims.\n\nAmendment to increase funding for ICE/HSI child labor investigations from $6 million to $10 million", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-73-million-raise-grant-city-independence", "Rep. Cleaver Announces $7.3 Million RAISE Grant for City of Independence", "2024-06-27", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the city of Independence, Missouri a $7,379,648 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant for local infrastructure improvements that will enhance pedestrian safety and ease traffic congestion in the Englewood Arts District. The federal funding, provided by the Cleaver-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help construct a roundabout at the intersection of Winner Road and Northern Boulevard as well as additional rehabilitation to Winner Road, including pedestrian safety and ADA upgrades.\n\n\u201cOnce again, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I proudly supported is paving the way for modernizing, innovating, and ensuring our public infrastructure meets the needs of our communities,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThis investment not only bolsters necessary upgrades, but also underscores the critical role that these federal investments play in enhancing our community\u2019s connectivity and resilience, not to mention economic development. I look forward to continuing to leverage funding opportunities created through legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to create lasting benefits for constituents in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe City of Independence is honored to be a recipient and steward of this RAISE grant,\u201d said Mayor Rory Rowland. \u201cThis investment in infrastructure is pivotal, ensuring we not only meet current needs, but lay a robust foundation for future growth. I look forward to witnessing the transformative impact of this grant as we work towards building a more connected, accessible community, and I thank Representative Cleaver for his work in Congress for making opportunities like this available.\u201d\n\nThis federal investment is part of the Department of Transportation\u2019s announcement of over $1.8 billion in awards from the RAISE discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country. Today\u2019s announcement brings the total Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to more than $7.2 billion for over 500 projects across the country, including several in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\n\nThe RAISE program is one of several competitive grant programs providing funding to communities across the country under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To date, nearly $8.6 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced to Missouri for 460 infrastructure projects.\n\nAdditional information about the RAISE grant funding is available here.\n\nFor more on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2019s investments in Missouri, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-applauds-supreme-court-decision-protecting-main-street-investors", "Wagner Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Main Street Investors from the SEC\u2019s Rogue, Bureaucratic Regulators", "2024-06-27", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court decision in SEC V Jarkesy:\n\n\u201cThe Supreme Court\u2019s decision today in SEC v. Jarkesy protects the due process rights of all market participants, increases accountability and transparency, and enhances public trust in our institutions. Last month, my subcommittee held a hearing to examine whether the use of Administrative Law Judges violates the 7th Amendment. It was clear the SEC was acting as judge, jury, and executioner and violating the individual rights of Main Street Investors. People deserve a trial by a jury of their peers, not a top-down edict by bureaucrats who think they can do no wrong. This decision is a victory for all Americans who need to be protected from out-of-control regulators dead-set on ignoring our Constitutional rights.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-led-water-resources-bill-includes-important-provisions-north-missouri", "Graves-led Water Resources Bill Includes Important Provisions for North Missouri", "2024-06-26", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA) introduced H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) earlier this week and it was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today. The bill now awaits consideration by the full House.\n\nWRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation\u2019s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. These are locally-driven projects that also deliver regional and national benefits for strengthening our global competitiveness and supply chain, growing the economy, moving goods throughout the country, protecting communities from flooding, and more.\n\n\u201cSafe and reliable water infrastructure plays a central role in keeping our economy and supply chain moving, while also protecting life and property. That\u2019s exactly what this bill provides, and that\u2019s why WRDA delivers,\u201d said Chairman Graves. \u201cThis bill also makes commonsense reforms to streamline project development processes at the Corps and empower local, non-federal project sponsors, which will allow water resource projects to get done faster and at a lower cost to taxpayers. And with current and expected flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, this legislation couldn\u2019t be more timely for North Missouri. The bill continues to build on efforts to make protecting people\u2019s lives and livelihoods the top priority on the Missouri River, and it charts a long-overdue new path forward to improve flood control on the Upper Mississippi River.\u201d\n\nNorth Missouri priorities included in WRDA 2024 include:\n\nExpanding protections for levee districts and navigators on the Missouri River to ensure fish and wildlife experiments don\u2019t interfere with flood control and navigation\n\nAuthorizing an Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study to improve flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River\n\nReforming the Army Corps of Engineers\u2019 policy for permitting broadband projects on Corps\u2019 property, making it easier to deploy broadband to communities where the Corps owns land, like Smithville, MO\n\nAuthorizing the Corps to correct a design deficiency in a flood gate near Riverside, Missouri at full federal expense\n\nDirecting the Corps to work more closely with levee districts and others to find beneficial uses for dredged material, so sand is used for strengthening levees, building roadbeds, and other productive uses, rather than being dumped back in the river\n\nImproving the permitting process at the Corps to help projects get done ahead of schedule and under budget.\n\nWRDA 2024 authorizes 159 new feasibility studies for locally proposed projects and 12 projects that have been thoroughly reviewed by the Corps and have culminated in a final report to Congress with approval by the Chief of Engineers or the Director of Civil Works.\n\nThe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has developed and passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.\n\nClick here for legislative text and for more information on WRDA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-files-amendments-department-homeland-security-and-state-and", "Rep. Burlison Files Amendments to the Department of Homeland Security, and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills", "2024-06-25", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) recently introduced a series of amendments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPs) appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025, which are being considered on the House floor this week. Rep. Burlison also collaborated with his colleagues to cosponsor a series of amendments to the Department of Defense (DOD) appropriation bill.\n\n\u201cUnder President Biden, millions of illegal immigrants have invaded our country due to his reckless open-border policies. My amendments for DHS aim to combat these disastrous policies by restricting funds for programs that undermine our immigration laws. I am taking a stand to preserve our nation's security and sovereignty.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn defense of our nation, DOD amendments I cosponsored ensure our military remains focused on lethality instead of pursuing a far-left radical agenda by banning the use of funds of diversity, equity, and inclusion.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn the international front, my SFOPs amendments prohibit funding for USAID to countries where Christians are persecuted, block funding for the Office of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice, and halt funds for the World Economic Forum.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese amendments are critical to ensuring our resources are used to protect American citizens. They prioritize American interests and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately,\u201d said Rep. Burlison.\n\nDepartment of Homeland Security appropriation bill amendments introduced by Reps. Burlison:\n\nAn amendment prohibiting funds from being used to issue employment authorization documents to illegal aliens.\n\nAn amendment restricting funds from being used to issue employment authorization documents to aliens paroled into the United States under the illegal Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans parole program.\n\nAn amendment prohibiting funds from being used to implement the illegal Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan parole program or any successor program.\n\nAn amendment prohibiting funds from being used to process applications for the Central American Minors Program or any successor program.\n\nAn amendment prohibiting funds from being used to create or implement illegal categorical parole programs.\n\nRep. Burlison partnered with his colleague Rep. Biggs (R-AZ-05) to cosponsor amendments that among other things:\n\nProhibit funds from being used to process initial or renewal applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or to issue employment authorization documents related to DACA applications.\n\nProhibit funds for the salary and expenses of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas.\n\nProhibit funds to administer the citizenship test to any legal permanent resident of the United States who is seeking to naturalize in any language other than English.\n\nProhibit the Department of Homeland Security from providing grants to organizations for the purpose of providing benefits to illegal aliens, and more.\n\nDepartment of Defense appropriation bill amendments cosponsored by Rep. Burlison include:\n\nRep. Burlison partnered with his colleagues to cosponsor amendments that among other things:\n\nProhibit funds for all offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.\n\nProhibit funds for celebrating or participating in Pride Month.\n\nRequire the Department of Defense to release and declassify all documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena.\n\nProhibit funding for bioweapons and gain-of-function research, and more.\n\nState, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriation bill amendments introduced by Rep. Burlison include:\n\nAn amendment prohibiting the U.S. Agency for International Development from providing funding to countries where Christians are persecuted.\n\nAn amendment prohibiting funding for the Office of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice within the Department of State.\n\nAn amendment prohibiting funding for the World Economic Forum.\n\nIn addition to the amendments introduced, Rep. Burlison also partnered with colleagues to cosponsor amendments that among other things:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-improving-access-long-term-care-insurance-act", "Rep. Burlison Introduces the Improving Access to Long-Term Care Insurance Act", "2024-06-25", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Improving Access to Long-Term Care Insurance Act to create a tax deduction for the cost of the long-term care insurance premiums.\n\n\u201cCurrently, over 70% of Americans aged 65 or older face the need for long-term care, making it a top financial concern. My bill will encourage individuals to purchase long-term care insurance by providing a tax deduction for the costs of insurance premiums for individuals who take responsibility for purchasing long-term care insurance instead of relying on the state and federal government for their care. The federal government should always be looking for ways to encourage individuals to be self-reliant instead of relying on government programs,\u201d said Rep. Burlison.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-receives-terwilliger-bipartisanship-housing-award", "Congressman Cleaver Receives Terwilliger Bipartisanship in Housing Award During the Bipartisan Policy Center\u2019s Third Annual Summit on Housing Supply Solutions", "2024-06-24", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This month, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, was awarded the inaugural Terwilliger Bipartisanship in Housing Award by the Bipartisan Policy Center\u2019s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy during their annual Summit on Housing Supply Solutions. The J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy established the award to recognize members of Congress who are helping to promote bipartisan solutions to America\u2019s affordable housing challenges.\n\n\u201cOur national housing affordability crisis is not a Democratic or Republican issue; it is a complex challenge that must be resolved through bipartisan collaboration,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cSince coming to Congress, my highest priority has been advancing legislation that will expand affordable housing for communities in my congressional district and all across the nation. This award is a humbling acknowledgement of my efforts to find common ground in federal housing policy and pass legislation that will lower costs for families nationwide.\u201d\n\nCongressman Cleaver was one of eight lawmakers in the House and Senate who received the award earlier this month. Following the award presentation, Congressman Cleaver joined fellow awardee Rep. Mike Kelley (R-PA) for a 40-minute fireside chat to discuss America\u2019s housing affordability crisis and areas of common ground to lower costs through federal housing policies.\n\nSince coming to Washington, Congressman Cleaver has passed multiple bipartisan overhauls of America\u2019s federal housing programs.\n\nIn 2016, as Ranking Member of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, Congressman Cleaver teamed up with fellow Missouri lawmaker Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer to co-author the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). The most sweeping reform bill on housing programs in 20 years, HOTMA was passed with unanimous support by Congress, and was signed into law by President Obama on July 29, 2016.\n\nIn 2018, Rep. Cleaver co-introduced the Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act with Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) to help low-income families who rely on housing vouchers to move out of poverty and into neighborhoods with better opportunities. The bipartisan bill was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 368-19.\n\nIn 2022, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, Cleaver helped shepherd the Build Back Better Act through the House of Representatives, which would have been the largest investment in federal housing programs and the construction of affordable housing in American history.\n\nLast December, Rep. Cleaver introduced the Rural Housing Service Reform Act with Congressman Luetkemeyer, which would enable the most significant modernization of federal rural housing programs in years, helping to create and preserve affordable housing in rural communities across the country.\n\n\u201cHaving spent the first few years of my life in a shack with no electricity or running water, I know firsthand the impact that housing can have on families and their future. That\u2019s why housing has been my highest priority since coming to Congress,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cWhether you\u2019re a Democrat, Republican, or Raiders fan, as long as you\u2019re fighting to expand the American dream of homeownership and working to lower housing costs for families, you\u2019ll have my partnership in that fight.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-resolution-rescind-subpoenas-stephen-k-bannon-mark", "Rep. Burlison Introduces Resolution to Rescind Subpoenas for Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro and Withdraw Contempt of Congress Recommendations", "2024-06-18", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07), and 24 of his colleagues, introduced a resolution to rescind the subpoenas issued by the illegitimate January 6th Committee for Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro; to withdraw the recommendations that these individuals be found in contempt of Congress; and to require the Speaker of the House to notify the Department of Justice of these actions.\n\n\u201cIt is past time for the House of Representatives to take action to begin undoing the harm that was caused by the illegitimate January 6th Committee.\n\nThe Committee was nothing more than a political witch hunt to blame President Trump and his advisors for the events that took place on January 6, 2021, and influence the 2022 mid-term elections and 2024 presidential election.\n\nThe Committee was legally deficient in its composition and was more focused on producing made-for-TV hearings than following House rules. The subpoenas that were issued were legally insufficient and should be rescinded, and the contempt of Congress referrals based on those subpoenas should be withdrawn. This is the right thing to do, and I hope all members of the House will join me in this effort,\u201d said Rep. Burlison.\n\n\u201cThe Republican House should, by an official vote of the House, declare the subpoenas on Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro to be illegitimate and repealed,\u201d said Rep. Thomas Massie. \u201cIf Congress does so, it will be an effective and needed repudiation of the sham January 6th committee.\u201d\n\n\"The Democrats\u2019 attempts to hold patriots such as Steve Bannon and Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with an illegitimate committee are textbook examples of our government being weaponized against political enemies. These men have bravely fought for America-first values and against the Swamp. Thank you to Rep. Burlison for leading the charge on this resolution,\u201d said Rep. Good.\n\n\u201cThe January 6th Committee was a total sham and a desperate attempt by Democrats and Never Trumpers to go after President Trump and his closest advisors,\u201d said Rep. Brecheen. \u201cI applaud Congressman Burlison for leading this effort so we can begin to right the wrongs of the January 6th Committee and finally end this witch hunt.\u201d\n\n\"Congress must vacate the contempt of Congress charges issued against Peter Navarro, Steve Bannon, Dan Scavino, and my former colleague Mark Meadows. I am glad to join Rep. Burlison\u2019s effort to counter the Democrats\u2019 weaponization of Congress against political rivals,\u201d said Rep. Davidson.\n\n\u201cThe January 6th Committee was a politically charged body that weaponized its power to target individuals for their political beliefs. By rescinding the subpoenas issued to Peter Navarro, Steve Bannon, and others, we are righting past wrongs and restoring the integrity of Congress\u2019s subpoena power,\u201d said Rep. Cloud.\n\n\u201cThe illegitimate J6 Committee was nothing more than an unbalanced Gestapo for Leftists attempting to destroy their political opposition. The committee\u2019s own rules required equal apportionment between Republican and Democratic members, as well as the appointment of 13 members, but Nancy Pelosi refused to allow it. Every subpoena, investigation, and testimony that came out of the committee is invalid, and every unjustly persecuted victim of this disgraceful partisan hitjob should be set free. Too many patriotic Americans have been targeted and it\u2019s time for justice,\u201d said Rep. Ogles.\n\n\"Democrats have been weaponizing our institutions for far too long. The partisan January 6th committee was a politically motivated sham, not a pursuit for transparency and real accountability,\u201d said Congresswoman Luna. \u201cPresident Trump did not engage in insurrection, and patriots like Mark Meadows, Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, and Dan Scavino Jr. are victims of a two-tiered justice system. These are political vendettas, and it is time we put an end to it. That is why I am proudly supporting Rep. Burlison's resolution to rescind these fraudulent subpoenas.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe illegitimate January 6th committee was focused on two things - escalating the political witch hunt against President Trump and getting on television. In their zeal to do so, they trampled on all manner of longstanding legal precedent and House rules. The committee plainly did not have the authority to issue these subpoenas, and they should be rescinded with haste, along with the corresponding contempt of Congress referrals. I\u2019m proud to join this effort to unwind some of the damage by the sham committee and hope to see it pass the House swiftly,\u201d Rep. Dan Bishop.\n\nClick here to read the resolution text.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/following-push-lawmakers-reps-cleaver-and-davids-announce-establishment", "Following Push From Lawmakers, Reps. Cleaver and Davids Announce Establishment of New Passport Agency in Kansas City", "2024-06-18", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced that the State Department has selected Kansas City, Missouri as one of six locations for a new U.S. passport agency. Today\u2019s announcement follows Cleaver and Davids\u2019 request for Kansas City to be selected as one of the locations for a new passport agency.\n\nLast year, Reps. Cleaver and Davids supported the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA), which included a provision requiring the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA) to provide improved in-person and emergency passport services to residents living in a significant population center more than a five-hour drive from an already established passport agency. Last June, following an inundation of requests for assistance from constituents experiencing passport processing delays, Representatives Cleaver and Davids encouraged the BCA to select Kansas City as one of the locations for a new passport agency.\n\n\u201cThere is simply no reason that families in the Kansas City region should have to drive five hours or more to receive in-person assistance for passport services, and after a year of encouragement from Rep. Davids and I, I\u2019m thrilled that they\u2019ve heeded our calls to establish a passport agency right here in Kansas City,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThis has truly been a team effort, and I\u2019m thankful that constituents across the metro area will now be able to receive increased access to vital services provided by this newfound passport agency.\u201d\n\n\"I'm thrilled to announce that, following a request from Congressman Cleaver and me, a new passport agency is officially opening in Kansas City,\u201d said Representative Davids. \u201cOur teams have received countless inquiries from constituents, who often face long drives and unnecessary stress to get their passports. This new agency will significantly streamline the request and renewal process, making it easier and more efficient for everyone.\"\n\nPassport agencies and centers are responsible for processing applications received from acceptance facilities and by mail and serving customers by appointment who have urgent travel to a foreign country in the next 14 calendar days or need a foreign visa in the next 28 calendar days.\n\nMore information about the services provided by passport agencies is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-khanna-clyburn-and-cohen-introduce-bill-award-reverend", "Reps. Cleaver, Khanna, Clyburn, and Cohen Introduce Bill to Award Reverend James Lawson Jr. the Congressional Gold Medal", "2024-06-18", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ro Khanna (D-CA), James Clyburn (D-SC), and Steve Cohen (D-TN) reintroduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to civil rights icon Reverend James Lawson Jr., who sadly passed away earlier this month. The lawmakers intend to reintroduce the bill every Congress until it is passed into law.\n\n\u201cAs one of the many pupils who are proud to call him a mentor, I am truly humbled to join this important effort to honor the life, legacy, and colossal impact of the great Reverend James Lawson Jr.,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cReverend Lawson\u2019s teachings and inexorable commitment to nonviolence techniques proved pivotal in the fight for civil rights, shining a light on the horrors of Jim Crow and providing a path to salvation for millions to follow. There are few Americans in history who have done more to ensure the nation lives up to its founding promise of equality and freedom for all, and the Congressional Gold Medal is an appropriate recognition from a grateful nation for his lifetime of service.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am honored to sponsor this legislation recognizing the remarkable advocacy of Reverend Lawson. Lawson shared the lessons of nonviolence he learned studying Ghandi's philosophy with countless Civil Rights organizers, catalyzing the movement\u2019s use of nonviolent resistance.\u201d said Rep. Khanna. \u201cThe teachings of Lawson and Ghandi demonstrate the interconnected nature of the struggles of oppressed people around the world and across generations. I will be forever grateful to the Reverend for the impact his work has had on our country. \u201d\n\n\u201cI am pleased to join this effort to honor the life and legacy of Reverend James Lawson, Jr.\u201d said Congressman Clyburn. \u201cReverend Lawson, Jr. was a steadfast advocate and mentor for those of us who became a part of the nonviolence movement, and his teachings continue to inspire me in my work to create a more perfect Union. The Congressional Gold Medal would be a fitting recognition for his iconic leadership and noble sacrifice.\u201d\n\n\u201cReverend Lawson was an instrumental force in changing America for the better,\u201d said Congressman Cohen. \u201cHe originated with Dr. King the idea of nonviolence as a tool for the Civil Rights Movement. He traveled to India to study the practices of Gandhi that led to India\u2019s independence. He was directly involved in the civil rights struggles in Nashville and Memphis, and after those struggles he continued to speak against injustices everywhere, and advocated for peace in Vietnam and other places. His was a life well lived.\u201d\n\nRev. Lawson was one of the most consequential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. He spent three years in India and studied Gandhi's strategy of nonviolence before returning to the United States to become an instrumental leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Called the \"architect of the Civil Rights Movement\" by Rep. John Lewis, Lawson trained many civil rights activists, including the Little Rock Nine, and organized campaigns, including the Freedom Riders and the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins.\n\nRev. Lawson was a founding Member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the southern secretary for the Fellowship of Reconciliation, and an advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Dr. King called Lawson the \"leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.\" Lawson remained active in civil rights and economic justice campaigns throughout his life, including the fight for a living wage.\n\nOrganizations that have officially endorsed the legislation include NAACP, AFSCME, and United Methodist Church \u2013 General Board of Church and Society.\n\nOfficial text of the Reverend James Lawson Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-applauds-house-passage-defense-bill", "Graves Applauds House Passage of Defense Bill", "2024-06-14", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act today. The bill includes important provisions to boost military pay, as well Graves\u2019 amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft, which could potentially be based at the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph in the future.\n\n\u201cThis is an important bill for our national security, for our servicemembers and for Missouri,\u201d Congressman Graves said. \u201cMissouri is home to over 32,000 servicemembers and they will get a much deserved pay increase. Companies across North Missouri and the state supply critical ammo and weapons and this bill bolsters their production to ensure our troops have the tools necessary to defend our nation. Finally, I\u2019m thrilled to be able to include an authorization for additional C130J\u2019s so we can get them to the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joe sooner rather than later.\u201d\n\nThe Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act includes:\n\n19.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers.\n\nCritical investments in improving on-base housing conditions and restoring the basic allowance for housing to 100 percent of calculated costs for the first time since 2016.\n\n$220 million for two additional C130J aircraft.\n\n$476,723,000 for small and medium caliber ammunition produced at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence.\n\nNearly $2 billion for the B-21 raider, which will eventually be delivered to Whiteman Air Force Base.\n\nAn additional $271 million for the F-15EX program.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-ndaa-wagner-priorities", "House Passes NDAA with Wagner Priorities", "2024-06-14", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today applauded House passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act:\n\n\u201cOur world is in a dangerous place with China, Russia, and Iran, the new axis of evil, seeking to consolidate power and influence worldwide. A strong national defense will deter authoritarians and help us fight back against these destabilizing regimes and for our fundamental freedoms. Today\u2019s NDAA bolsters our national security not just abroad, but here at home on our southern border as well. This legislation gives our troops a pay raise to ensure they have the support they need while fighting to defend our nation. The NDAA will provide increased Congressional oversight of the Department of Defense so we can ensure your tax dollars are spent efficiently and effectively.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-hageman-introduce-legislation-protect-postal-processing", "Reps. Cleaver, Hageman Introduce Legislation to Protect Postal Processing Facilities", "2024-06-13", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation that would require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to protect mail processing centers in communities throughout the nation by mandating individual studies on the consequences of consolidating or closing any such facilities, which is already required before the closure of a storefront post office, but not for Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DCs). The Postal Processing Protection Act would ensure that essential service is not interrupted by the closure of a mail processing center.\n\n\u201cThe Postal Processing Protection Act stands as a crucial safeguard, ensuring that mail processing centers remain to serve our communities nationwide,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cBy preserving these centers and examining the consequences of their potential closures, we uphold the continuity of essential services, mitigate the far-reaching consequences of their elimination, and alleviate the burden on an already strained postal service. It\u2019s a measure that not only preserves efficiency, but also reinforces the interconnectedness of each and every community throughout the country. I am proud to introduce the Postal Processing Protection Act alongside Congresswoman Hageman and look forward to working together to avoid fractures in the postal service delivery network by first studying the effects of closing or consolidating these processing and shipping facilities.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Hageman stated, \u201cWithout this legislation, the USPS could arbitrarily close our only processing and distribution centers, leaving us dependent on larger cities outside the borders of our state. Such closures would threaten the promise of timely, secure mail delivery and force many USPS employees to either relocate or lose their jobs.\u201d\n\nThis legislation was previously introduced in the Senate by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), and cosponsored by Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nOver the last several years, Congressmen Cleaver has voiced numerous concerns with the USPS about performance issues. In October 2022, Reps. Cleaver and Sam Graves (R-MO) sent a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy expressing concerns about the agency\u2019s failure to fulfill their congressionally mandated duty to provide six-day mail delivery. In December 2022, the Postal Service responded with complaints about low unemployment rates in the Kansas City region and encouraged residents to apply to work on the USPS, without offering a plan for the agency to meet their mandate.\n\nIn March 2023, Reps. Cleaver and Graves called on Postmaster General DeJoy to deliver a plan to address mail delivery delays, fulfill the USPS\u2019s legal obligation to deliver mail 6 days per week, and listen to the concerns of Kansas City residents that had been frustrated with the performance of their local USPS branches. Following that letter, the USPS OIG announced they would conduct an audit of delayed mail and delivery operations in the Northland and the Kansas City area. The audit was completed in August of last year.\n\nIn January 2024, Cleaver and Graves led a cohort of fellow lawmakers calling on USPS to halt price increases on stamps, following the agency\u2019s record-breaking fourth rate increase in the last eighteen months. The legislators demanded USPS address the failings of the Delivering for America Plan and turn around performance issues of the USPS in order to legitimize a price hike for consumers.\n\nIn March 2024, Congressman Cleaver, along with Reps. Graves and Mark Alford (R-MO), introduced the Pony Up Act to protect consumers by requiring the USPS to pay any late fees incurred on bills due to delayed delivery service.\n\nIn April 2024, Rep. Cleaver joined bipartisan calls opposing USPS consolidation and operational changes across the country. The bipartisan group of 20 Members of Congress denounced the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks across the country.\n\nOfficial text of the Postal Processing Protection Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-demands-plan-reopen-post-office-new-london", "Graves Demands Plan to Reopen Post Office in New London", "2024-06-13", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C \u2013 Congressman Sam Graves wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) develop a plan to ensure a Post Office remains in New London, Missouri. The Post Office closed earlier this week for repairs, with an unknown date given for reopening. In the meantime, residents with PO Boxes are uncertain where they will be getting their mail during the closure.\n\n\u201cThere\u2019s been a United States Post Office in New London since 1820,\u201d Graves said. \u201cMail service is a necessity and residents shouldn\u2019t have to drive a great distance to get it. In the wake of this temporary closure, the people of New London deserve to have adequate interim service close to home and they need to know what the long-term plan is to maintain a post office in New London for generations to come.\u201d\n\nYou can read the full letter here.\n\nGraves previously called on USPS to reestablish Post Offices in Baring, LaGrange, and Clarksville, which had been shuttered due to natural disasters. LaGrange and Clarksville were ultimately reopened and Baring is in the process of rebuilding.\n\nGraves recently introduced the Pony Up Act, which would require the Postal Service to provide a mechanism for constituents to get reimbursed for late fees that were incurred as a result of late mail delivery, which has been experienced across North Missouri. He also called on the Postal Service to halt their postage price increases until they are able to solve their late delivery issues.\n\nIn 2009 and 2011, USPS proposed shuttering thousands of post offices across the country in an effort to cut costs. For years, USPS has blamed financial losses on a mandate that required USPS to prefund retirement benefits. However, Congress eliminated this mandate in 2022 by passing the Postal Service Reform Act, which Congressman Graves cosponsored and supported. That measure also included a provision Congressman Graves championed for years, preserving 6-day mail service, which is critical for rural communities all over the country.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-files-four-amendments-fiscal-year-2025-national-defense", "Rep. Burlison Files Four Amendments to Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-06-11", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) recently filed a series of amendments to H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).\n\n\u201cI'm proud to put forward these amendments to support our brave men and women in uniform and promote American values. From authorizing the Presidential Medal of Honor for a true hero to eliminating DEI within the Pentagon, these amendments will help bring honor and integrity to the military.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur brave servicemembers deserve a military focused solely on preserving America's security and values. My amendments ensure our resources go towards that mission, not pursuing divisive agendas like DEI that undermine troop cohesion and combat readiness,\u201d said Rep. Burlison.\n\nAmendments introduced by Rep. Burlison include:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-davids-give-joint-address-faa-staff-discuss-impact-new", "Reps. Cleaver, Davids Give Joint Address to FAA Staff, Discuss Impact of New Reauthorization for Aviation Workforce and Flyers", "2024-06-06", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) visited the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s (FAA) Central Region Headquarters to speak with FAA leadership and jointly address local aviation workers. The two Members thanked the workers for their efforts to keep Americans safe while flying and discussed the impact of the bipartisan FAA reauthorization that was signed into law last month. The package, which Cleaver and Davids both supported, strengthens domestic aviation workforce and manufacturing, improves customer protections while flying, and increases America\u2019s aviation safety standards.\n\n\u201cAmerica has maintained its gold standard in aviation safety and innovation for over a century because the industry is built on a strong public-private partnership. It would not be possible without robust investments from the federal government nor the invaluable work of FAA employees like those in Kansas City and all across the country,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cThese men and women are committed to ensuring Americans\u2019 travel experience is safe and satisfactory, and we couldn\u2019t be more thankful for their service to the nation. Whether it\u2019s increasing investments to strengthen the pipeline of our aviation workforce or expanding consumer protections that alleviate unnecessary tension with innocent workers , the bipartisan FAA reauthorization is major victory for FAA employees and travelers alike.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe dedication and expertise of FAA employees are what keep our skies safe and our aviation system running smoothly. I was grateful for the opportunity to hear from them today, express my appreciation for their hard work, and discuss Representative Cleaver's and my efforts to pass a reauthorization that supports their vital role,\u201d said Davids. \u201cLast month's bipartisan reauthorization is a significant investment in our country\u2019s aviation industry, ensuring we have the tools needed to ensure the safety of flyers, the protection of Americans' wallets, and the uninterrupted flow of goods.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, which passed Congress last month, will fund the FAA for the next five years and provide new guidance and standards for the agency. It included a Davids-sponsored amendment to modernize control tower-pilot communications, which will help limit safety lapses and near misses in the skies and on airport runways.\n\nSpecifically, the bipartisan bill:\n\nImproves airline customer protections and accessibility by directing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to:\n\nDevelop policies for airlines to reimburse passengers for meal and hotel costs incurred when a flight is cancelled;\n\nRequire airlines to create plans to prevent and limit the impact of mass flight cancelations;\n\nEstablish policies allowing passengers to sit next to their young child.\n\nIncreases America\u2019s aviation safety standards by:\n\nDecreasing the risk of airport near-collisions;\n\nReviewing airplane passenger emergency medical kits and evacuation procedures;\n\nRequiring the FAA to update security measures to help prevent assaults against flight crews and passengers.\n\nStrengthens U.S. aviation workforce and manufacturing by:\n\nHiring more air traffic controller agents;\n\nBoosting American manufacturing through limiting Chinese-owned companies from accessing federal dollars.\n\nCongressman Cleaver has been supportive of provisions that would strengthen consumer protections and safety standards throughout the FAA reauthorization process. In 2021, Cleaver introduced the Security Screening During COVID-19 Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, to enhance protections for TSA employees and airline passengers during the pandemic. This week, Cleaver joined Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) to lead a bipartisan effort, urging the Department of Transportation to swiftly implement a provision from the FAA Reauthorization Act that will improve the transportation of life-saving organs on commercial flights.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-fhfa-director-sandra-thompson-local-leaders-hold", "Congressman Cleaver, FHFA Director Sandra Thompson, Local Leaders Hold Roundtable on Housing", "2024-06-05", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Last week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) hosted Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra L. Thompson and community leaders for a roundtable discussion on fair and affordable housing.\n\nThe roundtable brought public officials from every level of government together with financial institutions to discuss affordable housing needs in Kansas City, the importance of public/private partnerships, and how stakeholders can work collaboratively to preserve and expand affordable housing in the region. The discussion followed a tour of Kansas City which included FHFA engagement with KC Tenants, local housing providers, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and a visit to Jazz Hill Apartments \u2013 a Freddie Mac backed affordable housing project that includes federal, state, local and private sector support.\n\n\u201cI am grateful Director Thompson took the time to travel to Kansas City and have a meaningful exchange with our community leaders on local housing needs,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cTruly affordable housing requires buy-in from all levels of government and the private sector, and we must recognize the vital role that collaboration and communication plays in achieving our local housing goals. Working hand-in-hand with the FHFA ensures not only effective policymaking, but also fosters trust and confidence in our housing finance system. Yesterday\u2019s events only highlighted how, together, we can navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and ultimately better serve the public and I look forward to working on the community action items we identified during the visit.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt was critically important that community leaders have the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to FHFA and the Enterprises,\u201d said Director Sandra L. Thompson. \u201cThe Enterprises have a responsibility to provide liquidity for affordable rental housing, address challenges faced by tenants and multifamily property owners, and ensure residents in their buildings have a safe, decent, affordable place to live.\u201d\n\nThe FHFA was established by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) and is responsible for the supervision, regulation, and housing mission oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHFA oversees the regulated entities as they work to fulfill their responsibilities to support affordable and sustainable housing finance, targeted financing for economic development, and support for underserved communities. Under the leadership of Director Thompson, the FHFA continues to strengthen the core statutory mission programs such as duty to serve, the housing goals for the Enterprises\u0355, and the Affordable housing program and community development programs of the Federal Home Loan Banks. Director Thompson was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden to serve as the Director of the FHFA and was sworn in 2022 following 40 years of private and public sector finance experience. She made history as the first black woman to head the agency.\n\nPhotos from Director Thompson\u2019s Visit can be found here.\n\n###\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-van-duyne-lead-effort-ensure-safe-and-efficient-organ", "Reps. Cleaver, Van Duyne Lead Effort to Ensure Safe and Efficient Organ Transportation", "2024-06-04", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 On Friday, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take an important step toward improving the transportation of life-saving organs.\n\n\u201cOrgan donation is one of the greatest gifts one can leave when they depart from this world\u2014and it\u2019s imperative that every organ provided is treated with the care and respect worthy of such a life-saving donation,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cI was pleased when Congress came together to authorize a working group to develop best practices and identify hindrances to transporting donated organs in commercial aircrafts, which will help ensure these life-saving organs are transferred quickly and carefully to patients in need, and I\u2019m pleased to join Rep. Van Duyne to urge the Department of Transportation to move swiftly in implementing this important provision from the recently signed FAA Reauthorization bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the last two decades, it\u2019s become unnecessarily difficult to fly vital organs to patients due to bureaucratic red tape. I was glad to work with Congressman Cleaver in bringing together this bipartisan group to underscore the importance of improving the air transportation of organs and ensure these gifts of life reach their intended recipients quickly and safely,\u201d said Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne.\n\n\u201cWe must do everything in our power to protect the gift of life and help patients get the organ transplants they need,\u201d said Maureen McBride, Ph.D., CEO of UNOS. \u201cThe efficient transportation of life-saving organs is critically important to patients and donor families to avoid unnecessary delays and complexities. Transporting organs in the main cabin of an airplane, instead of in cargo, as is the practice today, will make a meaningful difference. Thank you, Congresswoman Van Duyne, Congressman Cleaver, and members of the donation and transplant community for supporting the swift creation of the workgroup.\u201d\n\n\"We deeply appreciate the commitment of Representatives Cleaver and Van Duyne to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration collaborates with the organ donation and transplant community to enhance the system for transporting organs via commercial aircraft,\" said Jan Finn, RN, MSN, President and CEO of Midwest Transplant Network, which serves patients in Missouri and Kansas. \"Streamlining transit to efficiently deliver organs to patients waiting at transplant centers is crucial for Organ Procurement Organizations to fulfill their life-saving mission.\"\n\nBefore the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, organ procurement organizations were able to take organs through airport security and ensure they were properly loaded onto the plane. Due to the post-9/11 security changes, organs are now loaded on the tarmac, where they fly in pressurized cargo holds. As a result of this change, organs have been destroyed, risk missing a connecting flight, or are left in cargo after a flight is delayed/canceled due to weather or mechanical issues. For those reasons, Reps. Cleaver and Van Duyne are urging the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to swiftly implement Section 1102 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which requires the convening of a working group within 90 days of enactment to assist in developing best practices for transportation of organs in the cabin of an aircraft\n\nCongressman Cleaver and Congresswoman Van Duyne are joined by Congresswoman Miller (R-WV-1), Congressman Nadler (D-NY-12), Congressman Wenstrup (R-OH-02), Congresswoman McCollum (D-MN-04), Congressman Bacon (R-NE-02), Congressman Guest (R-MS-03), Congressman Crenshaw (R-TX-02), Congressman Johnson (R-SD-AL), Congresswoman Porter (D-CA-47), Congressman Wilson (R-SC-02), Congressman Nehls (R-TX-22), Congressman Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Congressman Suozzi (D-NY-03), Congressman Garbarino (R-NY-02), Congressman Jackson (D-IL-01), Congressman Lawler (R-NY-17), Congressman Obernolte (R-CA-23), Congresswoman Davids (D-KS-03), Congressman Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Congresswoman Stansbury (D-NM-01), Congressman McCormick (R-GA-06), Congressman Duncan (R-SC-03), Congressman Mann (R-KS-01), Congressman Cardenas (D-CA-29), and Congressman Stanton (D-AZ-04).\n\nThe official letter from Reps. Cleaver and Van Duyne is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-felony-conviction-former-president-donald-trump", "Rep. Cleaver\u2019s Statement on the Felony Conviction of Former President Donald Trump", "2024-05-31", "2024", "2024-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after former President Donald Trump was convicted by a jury of his peers of thirty-four separate felony counts in New York.\n\n\u201cToday is a victory for justice and the rule of law. Just as every American is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, we are equally guaranteed that no individual, including a former president, is above accountability. Today, a jury of American citizens and Donald Trump\u2019s peers reaffirmed those foundational principles. I thank them for their impartiality and service to the nation, and I urge all Americans to respect the verdict.\n\n\u201cHowever, while equal justice under the law is essential to our republic and worthy of praise, there should be no celebration that a former president is now a convicted felon. Donald Trump represented the United States of America on the world stage, and his conviction on thirty-four separate felony counts, in addition to other indictments around the country, is an embarrassment to the nation and a black eye to our image around the world.\n\n\u201cI hope that my fellow Americans will take this moment to reflect deeply on the road we walked to reach this point and which direction we want to take moving forward.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-secures-additional-c130js-defense-bill", "Graves Secures Additional C130Js in Defense Bill", "2024-05-24", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Sam Graves\u2019 (MO-06) amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft was accepted during the House Armed Services Committee\u2019s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph currently operates older C-130H aircraft.\n\n\u201cThe men and women of the 139th Airlift Wing represent some of the best America has to offer,\u201d Congressman Graves said. \u201cThey put their lives on the line to defend our great nation and play an irreplaceable role in our community. Securing new C-130J aircraft for the 139th Airlift Wing remains a top priority of mine, as these new aircraft will help them better accomplish their mission and advance the mission of the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center (AATTC) at Rosecrans, which trains C-130 pilots from across the U.S. military and our allies around the globe.\u201d\n\nWhile the Secretary of the Air Force and the Director of the Air National Guard would decide where to base these aircraft if funding is ultimately appropriated\u2014Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph just barely missed the cut for receiving new C-130J aircraft last year and will likely remain a top base for consideration of new aircraft.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-announces-winners-2024-6th-congressional-district-art-competition", "Graves Announces Winners of 2024 6th Congressional District Art Competition", "2024-05-21", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Kansas City, MO \u2013 Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced the winners of the annual 6th Congressional District Art Competition.\n\nThe following works were selected for awards:\n\n1st Place: Piper Lee, Wonder, Liberty HS\n\n2nd Place: Kaitlyn Spence, Girl on Fire, Monroe City HS\n\n3rd Place: Ryan Houck, Gretsch from the Stars, Liberty HS\n\n\u201cNorth Missouri is home to some incredibly creative young artists. Once again, they\u2019ve submitted some very impressive artwork. Thanks to all who participated in this year\u2019s competition and congratulations to our winners,\u201d Graves said.\n\nHigh school students from across North Missouri submitted artwork for this years\u2019 competition. The artwork was judged by North Central Missouri College\u2019s Art Department. The first place artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the US Capitol complex. 2nd place artwork will be displayed in Graves\u2019 Washington, DC Office and 3rd place artwork will be displayed in Graves\u2019 Kansas City District Office.\n\nPHOTOS:\n\nFirst Place: Wonder by Piper Lee, Liberty High School\n\nImage\n\nSecond Place: Girl on Fire by Kaitlyn Spence, Monroe City High School\n\nImage\n\nThird Place: Gretsch from the Stars by Ryan Houck, Liberty High School\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-leads-letter-white-house-office-management-budget-requesting", "Rep. Burlison Leads Letter to the White House Office of Management & Budget Requesting Information on Taxpayer Funds Used on DEI Programs", "2024-05-17", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe Biden Administration has made clear that one of its main priorities is to embed DEI ideology into every facet of American society and the federal government. DEI programs are an affront to everything we believe in as Americans. Instead of uniting us they divide us and pit American against American.\n\nWe need to know exactly how much of the American people\u2019s hard-earned taxpayer dollars are being wasted on DEI programs so that we can defund them along with other wasteful and divisive spending.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-fly-together-legislation-signed-law", "Wagner Fly Together Legislation Signed Into Law", "2024-05-17", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Ann Wagner", "W000812", "wagner.house.gov", "wagner", "https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, released the following statement after her Fly Together Act, legislation to ensure young children are seated together with their family members on flights, was signed into law as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.\n\n\u201cParents in Missouri and around the country understand how challenging and expensive it can be to fly with your children. The last thing parents need is to be nickel and dimed by airlines and forced to pay extra just to sit next to their child. My legislation prohibits airlines from forcing families to pay even more money on top of their ticket cost just to sit together.\n\n\u201cNow that my Fly Together Act is law, parents and grandparents can more affordably fly with their children seated next to them and they can be confident they won\u2019t be charged unjust fees just because they want to ensure their child is safe and close to them.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-applauds-supreme-courts-decision-upholding", "Rep. Cleaver Applauds The Supreme Court\u2019s Decision Upholding the Constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau", "2024-05-16", "2024", "2024-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced their decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which Rep. Cleaver helped establish through his work in the Financial Services Committee following the Great Recession.\n\n\u201cFollowing the devastation brought about by the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008, which led to the worst recession since the Great Depression nearly a century before, Democrats in Congress set out to ensure that the gamblers, big bankers, and predatory lenders on Wall Street would be held accountable should they attempt to prey on hardworking families again. In that process, we created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\u2014an independent agency dedicated solely to protecting Americans from financial fraud and predatory financial schemes.\n\n\u201cSince its inception, the CFPB has worked to crack down on price gouging and unfair lending practices, prohibit junk fees, and protect consumers across the country, returning more than $20 billion to the pockets of American consumers since 2011. Despite this, Republicans in Congress have sought to destroy this agency at the behest of payday lenders, the big banks, and other financial institutions who believe they are above accountability. However, as we learned from the deregulation that led to the financial crisis, the financial institutions that are committed to avoiding accountability are typically the ones who need it most.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s decision from the Supreme Court, upholding the constitutionality of this critical agency, is an enormous victory for the American people. Protecting hardworking consumers should be a bipartisan goal and a priority for every lawmaker and federal regulator. With the constitutionality of the CFPB affirmed once again, I hope today\u2019s decision will enable the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to continue to focus on protecting the pocketbooks of American families, rather than fending off frivolous lawsuits from predatory lenders and special interests.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-graves-joins-speaker-johnson-faa-bill-signing", "Chairman Graves Joins Speaker Johnson for FAA Bill Signing", "2024-05-16", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at a signing ceremony for H.R. 3935, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a comprehensive landmark piece of legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years. The bill was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 15th, by a vote of 387 to 26, and the President has now signed the bill into law.\n\nThe bill was first introduced in the House last year by Chairman Graves along with the bipartisan leaders of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Aviation Subcommittee.\n\nThe FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 provides key aviation safety improvements, invests in infrastructure at airports of all sizes, promotes cutting-edge aviation solutions, enhances America\u2019s aviation workforce, improves the flying public\u2019s travel experience, and ensures a healthy general aviation sector for years to come.\n\n\u201cAs a professional pilot and a user of the aviation system, this bill was particularly important to me,\u201d said Chairman Graves. \u201cI\u2019m extremely proud of it and the process we undertook at my committee in working across the aisle, soliciting input from all Members of the House and the aviation community, writing the legislation, and passing it through the House \u2013 twice \u2013 with increasingly overwhelming support. The media frequently focuses on the most controversial aspects of Washington, but this is an example of Congress putting in the work to pass major transportation legislation that will benefit every American who uses the aviation system and every community that benefits from an airport, no matter how large or small. I want to thank all my colleagues in the House and Senate who contributed to this legislation, and I want to thank Speaker Johnson and the entire Republican leadership team for their support and for placing their trust in me to lead this process and deliver a bill that our Conference overwhelmingly supported.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-approves-landmark-faa-reauthorization-act-2024", "House Approves Landmark FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024", "2024-05-15", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Sam Graves", "G000546", "graves.house.gov", "graves", "https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 3935) a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years, with broad bipartisan support in a 387-26 vote.\n\nH.R. 3935 was first introduced in the House last year by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA) and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN). The landmark aviation legislation provides key safety improvements, invests in infrastructure at airports of all sizes, promotes cutting-edge aviation solutions, enhances America\u2019s aviation workforce, improves the flying public\u2019s travel experience, and ensures a healthy general aviation sector for years to come.\n\n\u201cThe FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is one of the farthest reaching, most consequential pieces of legislation this House will consider in the 118th Congress. For over a century, the United States has led the world in aviation safety and innovation, and this bill is critical to ensuring America remains the global leader in aviation. It\u2019s vital to our economy, to millions of American jobs, and to the millions of passengers that depend on our National Airspace System every single day,\u201d said T&I Chairman Sam Graves. \u201cThis comprehensive bill improves our aviation system\u2019s safety, infrastructure, and workforce. It will enhance the FAA\u2019s efficiency and the overall passenger experience, while encouraging domestic innovation in aviation. And I\u2019m proud to say this legislation includes the first-ever title in an FAA reauthorization bill dedicated to general aviation, the foundation of our civil aviation system and where many of our pilots, mechanics, and other hard-working aviation professionals begin their careers.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024:\n\nUpholds America\u2019s Gold Standard in Safety\n\nAmerica\u2019s aviation system is safe, but the system is not immune to stress and must continually be made safer. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 addresses several safety issues to ensure the United States, and the FAA, remain the world\u2019s gold standard in aviation safety.\n\nImproves FAA Efficiency and Operations\n\nThe bill makes targeted changes to the organizational structure of the FAA to improve overall efficiency of the agency, allow for innovation, and streamline the regulatory process. These changes aim to seamlessly integrate with FAA\u2019s ongoing efforts while simultaneously ensuring the agency is better organized to lead in an advanced aviation future.\n\nStrengthens America\u2019s General Aviation (GA) Sector\n\nAmerica\u2019s aviation system would not be where it is today without a healthy GA sector, and in fact, most of all aviation professionals these days, including pilots and mechanics, get their start in GA. This bill recognizes that the success of the United States aviation system is built upon a strong GA foundation and includes the first-ever general aviation title to secure our aviation industry\u2019s long-term success.\n\nGrows the Aviation Workforce\n\nOur aviation system is experiencing a shortage of qualified workers, including pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers, and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 addresses these challenges by investing in workforce development and training, removing barriers to pursuing aviation careers, improving pilot training standards, and more.\n\nInvests in United States Airport Infrastructure\n\nRecognizing that airports connect our communities, create jobs, and drive economic growth, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 authorizes robust funding for airport infrastructure, including prioritizing investments for small and GA airports, and expediting project deliveries.\n\nEncourages Aviation Innovation\n\nVarious challenges, from bureaucratic hurdles to endless research, are beginning to jeopardize the United States\u2019 leadership in aviation innovation. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 ensures the safe and efficient testing and integration of new technologies, such as drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), into the airspace. The bill also encourages local communities to leverage the benefits of these new airspace entrants.\n\nEnhances the Passenger Experience\n\nWhile many parts of the aviation system typically function without incident despite its volume of travelers, one weak link in a trip can ruin a passenger\u2019s experience. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 delivers several necessary reforms that will enhance the experience for the traveling public.\n\nAuthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)\n\nAs the independent Federal agency responsible for investigating all civil aviation accidents, in addition to accidents in other modes of transportation, the NTSB plays an important role in transportation safety. Last authorized in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, this bill updates the NTSB\u2019s authorization.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-announces-1677000-americorps-funding-organizations", "Congressman Cleaver Announces $1,677,000 in AmeriCorps Funding for Organizations in MO-05", "2024-05-13", "2024", "2024-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that three organizations in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District will receive more than $1,677,000 in AmeriCorps funding, including federal grants and education awards, to support AmeriCorps members who will boost digital inclusion efforts, improve child literacy, and strengthen public education services. AmeriCorps is the federal agency responsible for national service and volunteerism.\n\n\u201cAs a longtime supporter of AmeriCorps, I\u2019m thrilled to announce that three truly exceptional, community-oriented organizations in our congressional district will receive more than $1.6 million to help close the digital divide and support our students in and out of the classroom,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cFrom improving child literacy to boosting digital inclusion for adults in Jackson County, AmeriCorps members play a pivotal role in providing support to our communities, and I want to thank all of our AmeriCorps volunteers for their service to our congressional district and the entire nation.\u201d\n\nThree grants totaling more than $1,677,720 will support organizations operating in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District, including:\n\n$1,125,000 for City Year Kansas City, which will have 45 AmeriCorps members who will provide full-day education services to students in eight public schools in Kansas City. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for mentoring an estimated 440 students, of which 92 will improve literacy skills, 68 will improve math skills, and 220 will develop social-emotional skills.\n\n$426,177 for The Literacy Lab\u2019s Missouri Reading Corps, which will have 28 AmeriCorps members who will provide children from pre-K to grade 3 with daily, targeted early literacy intervention in pre-K classrooms and elementary schools in the greater Kansas City area. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for increasing the school readiness of an estimated 20 pre-kindergarten students and the literacy skills of approximately 87 elementary students in kindergarten through third grade.\n\n$126,593 for the Kansas City Public Library\u2019s DigitalCorps, which will have 13 AmeriCorps members who will serve as DigitalCorps members, providing direct service for adult digital inclusion learners in Jackson County. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for the ensuring 60% of beneficiaries self-report that they feel more knowledgeable and/or confident about digital resources measured using the Public Library Association\u2019s Project Outcomes Survey.\n\nAmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation\u2019s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.\n\nFind more information on AmeriCorps grant funding for Missouri here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-motion-vacate-speakership", "Congressman Cleaver\u2019s Statement on Motion to Vacate the Speakership", "2024-05-09", "2024", "2024-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on yesterday\u2019s vote in the House of Representatives to vacate the speakership.\n\n\u201cYesterday, I had an outpatient procedure related to a recent knee replacement, which caused me to miss last night\u2019s vote on the motion to vacate the speakership.\n\n\u201cHad I voted, I would have joined the vast majority of America\u2019s representatives in rejecting this latest attempt by far-right lawmakers to sow chaos and plunge the nation\u2019s government into turmoil by removing the speaker.\n\n\u201cI look forward to returning to the nation\u2019s capital to continue my work on behalf of Missourians in the Fifth Congressional District.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-and-community-leaders-highlight-local-impact-usda-urban", "Rep. Cleaver and Community Leaders Highlight Local Impact of USDA Urban Agricultural Hub Designation and Launch of KC Farmers Market Passport", "2024-05-09", "2024", "2024-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Last week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) celebrated the Kansas City Farmers Market Passport Launch and Urban Farming Expo, highlighting the local impact of the United States Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) recent designation of Kansas City as an Urban Agricultural Hub.\n\n\u201cWhen I sought designation for Kansas City to be an Urban Agricultural Hub, this is what I envisioned \u2013 community leaders, policymakers, and local farmers coming together, accessing resources, and promoting community,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cUrban agriculture isn\u2019t just about growing food; it\u2019s about cultivating communities and sowing the seeds of sustainability throughout our city. By embracing urban farming, we nourish both our bodies and our neighborhoods, fostering a sense of shared purpose and stewardship for our environment. As the local USDA Urban Service Center gets up and running, I look forward to seeing more urban farms access the resources they need to continue to strengthen farms of all sizes in Kansas City.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am thrilled to join Congressman Cleaver, other elected officials, and our fantastic group of urban growers \u2013 many who call the 3rd district home \u2013 as we launch this creative endeavor,\u201d said Councilwoman Patterson Hazley. \u201cTouted as a food desert, I am delighted that we are finally highlighting the truly grassroots efforts aimed at elevating our community\u2019s ancestral, deeply rooted, commitment to health and nutrition.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Kansas City Health Department works together with communities and partners to improve the health and well-being of all Kansas City residents. We do this by organizing and partnering with community-directed programs and services, such as the Kansas City Farmers Market Passport Launch and Urban Farming Expo,\u201d said Dr. Marvia Jones, Kansas City Health Department Director. \u201cUrban growers represent a community-driven movement to increase residents\u2019 access to fresh fruits and vegetables, regardless of where they live. Access to healthy food is important in preventing chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. As the Health Director, I am excited about this collaboration!\u201d\n\nSponsored by Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council and Cultivate KC, the event gathered key stakeholders in the local agricultural community to share about the opportunity for relationship building through the launch of this new program.\n\n\u201cKansas City Community Gardens is excited by the growth and momentum we have seen in urban agriculture in Kansas City in recent years,\u201d said Jennifer Meyer, Executive Director, Kansas City Community Gardens. \u201cWe are honored to host today\u2019s event and to connect with growers and policy makers as we celebrate the start of the 2024 growing season.\u201d\n\n\u201cUrban agriculture increases the resilience of our community by generating income for urban farmers, creating greenspaces, and increasing food access,\u201d said Brien Darby, Executive Director, Cultivate KC. \u201cSo much of the urban agriculture activity in Kansas City, MO is centered in the third and fifth council districts. This will be an opportunity to highlight the diversity of projects happening in these thriving parts of our community.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs both an urban grower and nonprofit leader seeking to address food insecurity in my community, I am ecstatic that this the market passport and urban farming expo will facilitate an opportunity for the local agriculture community and policymakers to discuss real policy changes that create a more equitable food system here in Kansas City,\u201d said Alana Henry, Executive Director, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council. \u201cWe are grateful for the partners and advocates in this work.\u201d\n\nPhotos from the press conference are available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. 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