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| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3342 | We Will Object | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Next week, your 117th United States Congress will convene for the first time. After the election of Speaker and the adoption of the Rules of Congress, theaction will quickly move to reading aloud the electoral votessubmitted by each state from this past November'selection - counting them, and declaring the vote tally for President and Vice President. During that process, the question will be put before your elected officials - does anyone object to the certificationof electoral votes of a state. We will object. Our hope is that others will join us. We don't take this decision lightly, but we must protect the integrity of each vote cast by every law-abidingMissourian. For every instance of Georgia failing to follow its own state law in verifying signatures, of Pennsylvania accepting mail ballots after the legal deadline set by its state legislature, or folks from outside Nevada casting a ballotin that state - the value of every Missourians' vote is diminished. That's not right. And we cannot simply look the other way. The right to freely cast yourvote in elections is a sacred privilegeafforded to us as Americans because of the sacrificesof the patriots who fought for that right. When that process is spoiled and abused by officials not following their own state law, it violates that right and jeopardizes the entire integrity and foundation of 'free and fair' elections. In such instances, where voting process changes are made without the consent of the voter, we know it is our duty and our obligation to serve as a backstop to protect the power of one person, one vote - to protect your vote as a Missourian. We must be able to have confidence in not only the agreement and expectation that this election would follow the law, but future ones will as well. We take the responsibilityof upholding the Constitutionseriously, and that is why we feel compelled to object to the electoral count taking place on January 6th. The reported results of this past November's Presidential election don't even pass the most basic eye te… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=476 | We Will Object | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | Next week, your 117th United States Congress will convene for the first time. After the election of Speaker and the adoption of the Rules of Congress, theaction will quickly move to reading aloud the electoral votessubmitted by each state from this past November'selection - counting them, and declaring the vote tally for President and Vice President. During that process, the question will be put before your elected officials - does anyone object to the certificationof electoral votes of a state. We will object. Our hope is that others will join us. We don't take this decision lightly, but we must protect the integrity of each vote cast by every law-abidingMissourian. For every instance of Georgia failing to follow its own state law in verifying signatures, of Pennsylvania accepting mail ballots after the legal deadline set by its state legislature, or folks from outside Nevada casting a ballotin that state - the value of every Missourians' vote is diminished. That's not right. And we cannot simply look the other way. The right to freely cast yourvote in elections is a sacred privilegeafforded to us as Americans because of the sacrificesof the patriots who fought for that right. When that process is spoiled and abused by officials not following their own state law, it violates that right and jeopardizes the entire integrity and foundation of 'free and fair' elections. In such instances, where voting process changes are made without the consent of the voter, we know it is our duty and our obligation to serve as a backstop to protect the power of one person, one vote - to protect your vote as a Missourian. We must be able to have confidence in not only the agreement and expectation that this election would follow the law, but future ones will as well. We take the responsibilityof upholding the Constitutionseriously, and that is why we feel compelled to object to the electoral count taking place on January 6th. The reported results of this past November's Presidential election don't even pass the most basic eye te… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/sen-hawley-will-object-during-electoral-college-certification-process-jan-6 | Sen. Hawley Will Object During Electoral College Certification Process On Jan 6 | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will object during the Electoral College certification process on January 6, 2021. Senator Hawley will object to highlight the failure of some states, including notably Pennsylvania, to follow their own election laws as well as the unprecedented interference of Big Tech monopolies in the election. He will call for Congress to launch a full investigation of potential fraud and election irregularities and enact election integrity measures. Democrats have previously objected during the certification process for the 2004 and 2016 Presidential elections. Senator Hawley said,"Following both the 2004 and 2016 elections, Democrats in Congress objected during the certification of electoral votes in order to raise concerns about election integrity. They were praised by Democratic leadership and the media when they did. And they were entitled to do so. But now those of us concerned about the integrity of this election are entitled to do the same. I cannot vote to certify the electoral college results on January 6 without raising the fact that some states, particularly Pennsylvania, failed to follow their own state election laws. And I cannot vote to certify without pointing out the unprecedented effort of mega corporations, including Facebook and Twitter, to interfere in this election, in support of Joe Biden. At the very least, Congress should investigate allegations of voter fraud and adopt measures to secure the integrity of our elections. But Congress has so far failed to act. For these reasons, I will follow the same practice Democrat members of Congress have in years past and object during the certification process on January 6 to raise these critical issues." Background On Previous Objections to Electoral College Vote Certification In 2005, Senator Barbara Boxer and Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones Objected to the Electoral College Votes from Ohio. Stephanie Tubs-Jones Said, I Raise This Objection Because I Am Convinced That We As A Body Must Conduct A Formal … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-highlights-covid-relief-provisions-benefiting-missouri-small-businesses | Blunt Highlights COVID Relief Provisions Benefiting Missouri Small Businesses | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) highlighted some of the small business provisions in the COVID relief package, which was signed into law this week, that he led or cosponsored to help support local Missouri businesses. Small businesses create the majority of new jobs in our country and shape the character of the communities they serve, said Blunt. Small business owners have done their part to keep people safe during the pandemic. We need to do our part to ensure they have the support they need to stay afloat, keep their employees on the payroll, and come back stronger than ever. I was proud to lead legislation reducing the tax and regulatory burden on Missouri's craft beverage industry, which supports tens of thousands of jobs and contributes billions to our state's economy. As home to thousands of world-class live entertainment venues and museums, I was also proud to support dedicated funding for independent venues that have been particularly hard hit and are at risk of permanently closing. The COVID relief package also extends and improves the Paycheck Protection Program, which has saved millions of jobs nationwide. I'm glad another round of relief is on its way to our state, and I will continue talking with small business owners to ensure they are getting the help they need. Paycheck Protection Program: The COVID relief package includes $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and focuses relief on the hardest hit businesses. The package expands the number of allowable and forgivable costs paid with PPP loans to provide businesses with more flexibility. The package also incorporates provisions from the Small Business Expense Protection Act, which Blunt cosponsored, to ensure business expenses paid using forgiven PPP funds are tax deductible, as well as the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act, which Blunt cosponsored, providing for simplified loan forgiveness for PPP loans up to $150,000. The package also includes a Blunt-backed pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-wont-consent-ndaa-vote-without-vote-2000-direct-assistance | Hawley Wont Consent to NDAA Vote Without Vote on $2,000 Direct Assistance | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)announcedhe will not consent to a vote on the NDAA unless the Senate votes on $2,000 in direct assistance for working Americans. I will not consent to a vote on the bad defense bill - which should stay vetoed - unless the Senate votes on $2k #covid relief for working people Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) December 29, 2020 Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3335 | 2020 Review | 2020-12-24 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | 2020 has been a year none of us will ever forget. With a number of highs, but plenty of lows, it is important that we take a quick pause to look at some of the historic moments of the last year which reminded us that America is the greatest place to live on the face of the earth. Despite constant obstruction, delays and politics fromNancy Pelosi, President Trump was still able to deliver huge accomplishments for American families and workers. Under President Trump's leadership, and in the face of a worldwide pandemic, our nation experienced record setting economic growth -- median household incomes hit the highest level ever seen, manufacturing jobs grew at the fastest rate in three decades, and unemployment was down at record lows. Apart from liberal lockdown states, our economy is now bouncing back faster than anyone could have imagined from the Coronavirus pandemic. And the reason is simple, jobs, wages, families, and small business were all thriving because of the tax and regulatory relief delivered under President Trump in his first 3 years in office. Things like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which resulted in the lowest tax rate on small businesses in more than 80 years and more take home pay for middle and low income workers, joined with unprecedented regulatory relief that saved families thousands of dollars finally has American families growing their own pockets instead of Washington's. We also saw huge wins on the global stage this year. From renegotiating bad trade deals that hurt American workers, to holding China accountable for stealing American intellectual property - thePresident has consistently shown that he is willing to go to bat for the American worker. He has also delivered for our allies the Abraham Accords negotiated by President Trump this year marked the largest breakthrough in Israeli-Arab relations in generations. The establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan, and Morocco is a massive step towards lasting peace in the Middle East … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-cardin-secure-long-term-extension-of-job-creating-new-markets-tax-credit-program | Blunt, Cardin Secure Long-Term Extension of Job-Creating New Markets Tax Credit Program | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Ben Cardin (Md.) announced the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program has been extended for five years with a $5 billion annual authorization. The NMTC program promotes investment in underserved communities by providing a 39 percent federal tax credit over seven years for businesses or economic development projects in areas with poverty rates of at least 20 percent, or median incomes at or below 80 percent. The NMTC extension was included as part of the FY21 government funding bill. The New Markets Tax Credit program has a proven record of creating jobs and spurring economic growth in communities where it's needed most, said Blunt. In Missouri, NMTC has supported over 400 businesses and economic revitalization projects, bringing in a total of $4.3 billion in new investments. The NMTC program has helped build new affordable housing and childcare facilities, created thousands of jobs, and expanded access to social services. I'm glad we were able to secure a long-term extension for this bipartisan program, which will support economic development and create new jobs in underserved communities. The New Markets Tax Credit has broad bipartisan support in Congress because of its demonstrated ability to drive investment in some of the most vulnerable communities in the country. In Maryland, the program has been integral to many community development projects from an affordable housing project in Baltimore to a multicultural center for low-income families in Langley Park, said Cardin. With a new five-year extension, the NMTC will continue to spur investment and economic development in underserved communities for years to come. In December 2019, Blunt and Cardin secured a one-year extension with a $1.5 billion allocation increase for the NMTC program, which was originally authorized in 2000 as part of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act. According to the Treasury Department, every $1 in NMTC tax credits leverages $8 in private-sector investment… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-votes-favor-covid-relief-small-businesses-and-hospitals | Graves Votes in Favor of COVID Relief for Small Businesses and Hospitals | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal: "While the Paycheck Protection Program expired back in August, the COVID-19 pandemic clearly hasn't ended. In some ways, things have become even more difficult for many Americans," said Graves. "This relief bill is desperately needed right now, providing targeted assistance to struggling small businesses and working families while speeding up vaccine distribution and the development of more treatment options. Simply put, it gets help where we need it now and sets America up for a faster return to normal, to get businesses back open and folks back to work." The Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal does the following: Reopens the highly successful Paycheck Protection Program for a second round of applications and provides $284 billion in additional funding for struggling small businesses Makes eligible 501c6s, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), housing cooperatives, newspapers, broadcasters, and radio stations Repeals the CARES Act provision that requires PPP borrowers to deduct their EIDL Advance from their PPP loan forgiveness amount Codifies federal rules that ensure churches and faith-based organizations are eligible for PPP loans Provides $20 billion dollars to restart and extend the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance Grant for small businesses in low-income communities Creates a process for existing EIDL Advance grantees that received less than $10,000 dollars to reapply for the difference between what they received and the maximum EIDL Advance Grant of $10,000 dollars Provides a $600 one-time economic impact payment to qualifying adults and children with safeguards to prohibit illegal aliens from receiving payment Temporarily extends a number of unemployment programs created by CARES Act that expire Dec. 31, 2020 Provide unemployed individuals an additional $300 per week for 10 weeks from December 26, 2… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/12/21/2020/blunt-announces-missouri-ag-infrastructure-priorities-in-fy2021-legislative-package | Blunt Announces Missouri Ag, Infrastructure Priorities in FY2021 Legislative Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that several Missouri priorities were included in the following FY2021 funding bills: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. The bills are part of the larger government funding package that Congress is expected to consider shortly. As a national transportation hub, the investments we make today to modernize Missouri's roads, bridges, rail networks, and waterways will save taxpayer dollars and provide a stronger foundation for economic growth for years to come, said Blunt. Missouri's deteriorating roads and bridges cost drivers about $8 billion a year, according to a recent study. This bill provides resources for programs that have funded critical infrastructure projects, whether it's building a new bridge along I-70, updating inland waterway locks and dams, or bringing broadband to families, farmers, and businesses in rural communities. The legislation also prioritizes funding for programs that help strengthen Missouri's role as a leader in ag production and research. I will continue advocating for programs and policies that will position our state to take advantage of the great economic opportunities that lie ahead. Following are the Missouri priorities included in the legislation: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies: Agricultural Research:The bill provides $3.3 billion to support agricultural research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This investment will support research, education, and extension activities at the University of Missouri, Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Lincoln University, and the U.S. Department of A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-announces-missouri-priorities-included-in-defense-military-construction-and-va-funding-bills | Blunt Announces Missouri Priorities Included in Defense, Military Construction & VA Funding Bills | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today announced that several key Missouri and national priorities were included in the FY2021 Defense and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bills. The bills are part of the larger government funding package that Congress is expected to consider shortly. Congress has an obligation to ensure our nation's service members have the support they need to carry out their missions and keep Americans safe, said Blunt. This bill prioritizes resources to support the important role that Missouri's defense installations play in our national security, including funding for the B-21 that will be based at Whiteman Air Force Base, further construction of the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West headquarters in St. Louis, and additional funding for the new hospital at Fort Leonard Wood. The bill also begins a new program to establish partnerships between the Department of Veterans Affairs and public research universities to further the discovery and application of precision medicine therapies. I'm hopeful that the University of Missouri's NextGen Precision Health Initiative will become part of that program. From keeping our promises to America's veterans, to maintaining the U.S. military's strategic edge, to responding to the evolving threats we face, this bill directs resources to where they are critically needed and I look forward to getting it to the president's desk. Following Are Key Blunt-Backed Missouri and National Priorities Included in the Defense and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Legislation: Military Pay Raise: The legislation provides a military pay raise of 3%. Fort Leonard Wood: The bill includes: o $40 million in additional funding for further construction of a new hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, which will replace the current General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. In June 2020, Blunt celebrated the groundbreaking for the new… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-highlights-critical-investments-in-fy2021-labor-health-and-human-services-and-education-funding-bill | Blunt Highlights Critical Investments in FY2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Funding Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), today announced key priorities that were included in the fiscal year 2021 Labor/HHS funding bill. The bill is the product of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and is part of the larger government funding bill Congress will consider shortly. This bill provides resources for critical programs that impact the lives of nearly every American from educating students and providing workforce development opportunities to improving health care and paving the way for new treatments and cures, said Blunt. This bill includes the sixth consecutive significant increase for the National Institutes of Health. As we have seen first-hand this year, medical research is key to responding to diseases we have fought for years, like cancer and Alzheimer's disease, as well as novel viruses like COVID-19. The bill continues our commitment to fighting the opioid and stimulant epidemic, which is unfortunately on the rise during the pandemic. The bill provides funding for education and early childhood programs, from helping hardworking families afford high-quality early childcare, to investing in Career and Technical Education, to making college more affordable. Finally, as our economy continues its recovery, the bill focuses investment in workforce programs, like the apprenticeship program, to ensure Americans can compete in a global economy. In addition to funding a range of health, education, and workforce programs, the bill includes resources to prevent waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments in the Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs. Since becoming chairman, over the last six years Blunt has led the effort to reprioritize funding within the Labor/HHS bill, including eliminating 30 programs representing over $1 billion in annual savings. Key Priorities Funded in the Bill: Supporting Groundbreaking Medical Research and Expanding Ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-highlights-missouri-law-enforcement-first-responder-priorities-in-fy2021-funding-bill | Blunt Highlights Missouri Law Enforcement, First Responder Priorities in FY2021 Funding Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, announced several Missouri priorities he worked to include in the following FY2021 funding bills: Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies; and Financial Services and General Government. The bills are part of the larger government funding package that Congress is expected to consider shortly. The pandemic has shined an even brighter spotlight on the incredible, life-saving work our first responders do every day, said Blunt. This bill invests in programs and policies to support police and fire departments, including grant programs that help departments purchase equipment, conduct training, and hire personnel. The bill maintains our focus on the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases. It supports improved coordination between local, state, and federal law enforcement to better combat major drug-trafficking organizations. And, in addition to our continued support for the drug-free communities programs and drug-court programs, the bill makes a new investment in an initiative to help address the root causes of recidivism. In a tight fiscal environment, these are all areas where smart, targeted federal investment goes a long way toward supporting state and local agencies and the important work they do to make our communities stronger and safer. Following are the Missouri priorities included in the funding bills: Homeland Security: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG): The bill provides $360 million each for the SAFER and AFG programs, $5 million above FY2020 levels. The SAFER program provides funding to hire firefighters, and the AFG program provides equipment to firefighters. Both programs help Missouri first responders fill gaps to provide firefighters with resources to support their communities. This year, and in previo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-led-funding-bill-provides-6th-consecutive-increase-for-life-saving-cost-saving-nih-research | Blunt-Led Funding Bill Provides 6th Consecutive Increase for Life-Saving, Cost-Saving NIH Research | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), today announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has received $42.9 billion in the fiscal year 2021 Labor/HHS appropriations bill, a $1.25 billion increase over last year's level. The bill is the product of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and is expected to be considered by Congress shortly. This year has reinforced the importance of a federal investment in the National Institutes of Health, said Blunt. As we have faced a global health pandemic, NIH and its framework of 476,000 researchers across the country have been a critical part of our response efforts. At the same time, these scientists have had to continue with their day jobs working on research to prevent cancer, fight other infectious diseases, and identify ways to detect disease at its early stages. NIH-funded research continues to benefit the lives of all Americans. Blunt previously secured five consecutive funding increases for NIH, bringing the six-year total increase to $12.85 billion, or 42.7%, under Blunt's subcommittee chairmanship. Blunt continued, In my home state of Missouri, several institutions are working on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tests. Missouri researchers continue to be at the forefront of our most important discoveries, from working to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic, to developing a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, to discovering a potential new treatment for liver cancer. As we have seen firsthand this year, fundamental research and having the infrastructure and scientists in place is a critical component to our health response. That starts with sustained, predictable increases in NIH funding. It is one of the most important investments the federal government can make. According to data from United for Medical Research, NIH funding supported nearly 476,000 jobs and more than $81 billion in economic a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/latest-round-of-covid-19-relief-includes-blunt-backed-funding-for-critical-health-and-education-programs | Latest Round of COVID-19 Relief Includes Blunt-Backed Funding for Critical Health and Education Programs | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), today announced that the COVID relief package includes several investments in key health and education programs. The agreement is the product of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and is expected to be considered by the House and Senate shortly. This year has been one of the most difficult years for our nation in a generation, said Blunt. As I have said many times in the past several months, I believe it is critical to pass a bill with additional resources for COVID-19-related programs. It is unfortunate that our Democrat colleagues spent months standing in the way of a relief package, but I'm glad we have reached a bipartisan agreement that reflects our most urgent COVID-response priorities. This bill provides funding to continue the development, production, purchase, and distribution of vaccines; funding to reopen schools and child care facilities and keep them safe; and resources targeted to those whose mental health and substance use disorders have been exacerbated by the pandemic. This package deserves the support of the full Senate and I look forward to quickly getting it to the president's desk. Following Are Some of the Key Health and Education Priorities Included in the Latest Round of COVID-19 Relief: Vaccine and Therapeutic Development, Production, and Purchase: $19.695 billion to continue supporting critical efforts to ensure Americans receive vaccines and therapeutics in record time. Blunt recently highlighted the success Operation Warp Speed has had in accelerating the development of safe and effective vaccines. Vaccine Distribution: $8.75 billion provided to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote, distribute, administer, monitor, and track coronavirus vaccines to ensure broad-based distribution, access, and vaccine coverage to all Americans. Blunt held a Labor/HHS hearing in September w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-votes-favor-covid-relief-direct-assistance-working-americans | Senator Hawley Votes in Favor of Covid Relief, Direct Assistance for Working Americans | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted in favor of Covid relief legislation only because it contains direct assistance for working Americans. Senator Hawley said that the assistance was a fraction of what it should be but is desperately needed for millions of Americans. Senator Hawleyled the pushto include direct assistance in the bill andcriticized negotiatorsfor giving billions of dollars to bureaucrats and corporations while ignoring working Americans. I will vote yes on #covid relief bill for one reason and one reason only: it contains direct assistance to working families. That assistance is not nearly enough, fraction of what it should be. But it is something, & for millions of working Americans, it's help desperately needed Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) December 22, 2020 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-speaks-continued-need-direct-relief-working-americans | Hawley Speaks on Continued Need for Direct Relief for Working Americans | 2020-12-20 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor regarding proposed direct payments of $600 per person and $600 per child in Congress's proposed Covid relief package, which he called hardly adequate. Senator Hawley criticized plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on things like the World Health Organization and the Export-Import Bank before giving anything to working Americans. Senator Hawley said,"So, the work that we're going to do todayand I hope to see a vote on this floor yet today on this reliefit is a step, a step in the right direction, but it is only a step. And I hope that it will be the beginning, Mr. President, of a better approach. The beginning of actually putting working Americans first, putting their needs, putting their independence, putting their strength, their families, their communities first. That ought to be the economic policy of this nation. That ought to be the economic policy of this body. And I can assure you that is the foundation on which economic recovery will be built, because it's the working people of this nation who powered the American economy." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3324 | Smith Introduces Bill to Expand Telehealth in Rural Areas | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith introduced the Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act, which would require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) to continue reimbursing Medicare providers for certain audio-only telehealth visits. At the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Smith held a call with 50 health care providers, doctors, and other medical professionals from around southern Missouri to hear from them about what resources they need and how he could help. On the call, Smith heard how Medicare's strict telehealth requirements, which mandate video communication, create barriers to healthcare for rural patients. Congressman Smith subsequently requested the Trump Administration update Medicare guidance to permit health care providers to evaluate seniors over the telephone instead of in person or requiring a video conference. Following Smith's request, and at President Trump's direction, CMS took historic and unprecedented steps to do just that - creating a lifeline for patients in rural areas who may lack access to broadband or video technology. Specifically, Smith's legislation would require CMS continue reimbursing providers for audio-only telehealth evaluation and management services and mental and behavioral health services. Additionally, the bill would remove geographic restrictions to allow Medicare beneficiaries' homes to be telehealth originating sites for audio-only telehealth services. One of the lasting impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic is the rapid expansion and increase in the utilization of telehealth services. Smith continued, For rural and underserved areas who struggle with access to broadband and technology, none have had a greater impact than audio-only telehealth visits. "The American Psychological Association commends Reps. Jason Smith and Tony Cardenas for their bipartisan leadership on telehealth legislation that will increase access to essential mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries beyond the pandemic," said APA CEO Arthur C. E… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3325 | Faith, Family, and Freedom | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | This Christmas and holiday season we celebrate our faith, our family, and our freedom. We are lucky that our forefathers saw fit to build a country founded upon the belief that all men and women have a God given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the United States, that guarantee of liberty means we all have the choice to spend our holidays as we choose. For many, the holidays are a time when life slows down a bit. It gives all of us a chance to reflect and be thankful for our many blessings, and for my family, to celebrate the birth of Christ with our treasured holiday traditions. We are lucky, as a country, to have a President that values family and takes steps to ensure we are all able to spend more time with the people we cherish. Earlier this month, President Trump made Christmas Eve a federal holiday, which means more Americans will have the opportunity to enjoy their holiday at home with loved ones. As for myself, I will be celebrating as I always do, with family enjoying delicious food and each other's company. All of our families have our own special holiday traditions they enjoy, whether it be caroling with friends, strolls around the neighborhood to see all the sparkling Christmas lights, baking holiday cookies for Santa and the reindeer, or just spending quality time with loved ones. My family, like yours, has our own traditions to celebrate the season. Growing up my family didn't have a lot, but Christmas was always a special time of year. As a kid, my whole family aunts, uncles, and cousins would gather at my grandparents' house to celebrate Christmas. We would exchange gifts, play games (spoons was my favorite), but my fondest memory is the giant peppermint candy canes that my grandmother would give to each of the cousins every year. It wasn't until I was older that I realized those candy canes were the only gift my grandparents could afford to give all of their grandchildren, which made them even more special to me. To this day when I see those candy canes in stores I th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-presents-angels-adoption-award-991-joyfm | Wagner Presents Angels in Adoption Award to 99.1 JOYFM | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Ann Wagner | W000812 | wagner.house.gov | wagner | https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement after she presented the 2020 Angels in Adoption Award to Sandi Brown, President of 99.1 JOYFM, who accepted on behalf of the radio station. "I was thrilled to present Sandi Brown, President of 99.1 JOYFM, with the 2020 Angel in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. It was my pleasure to recommend 99.1 JOYFM for this well-deserved recognition of their ongoing support for foster and adoptive care agencies and families. The radio station has consistently shared the need for more foster and adoptive families in the region and provided resources for listeners who want to get involved. I appreciate all they have done and I know they will continue to change lives and bring hope and love to those needing a forever family in the St. Louis area. Sandi is herself an adoptive parent so this ministry outreach has personal meaning." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-applauds-court-ruling-ordering-compensation-for-missouri-river-flood-victims | Blunt Applauds Court Ruling Ordering Compensation for Missouri River Flood Victims | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today applauding a ruling by the U.S Court of Federal Claims ordering the federal government to compensate property owners along the Missouri River who sustained flood damage due to mismanagement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): The families, farmers, and business owners who were hurt by the Army Corps of Engineers' mismanagement of the Missouri River deserve to be compensated immediately. The court has made clear that the Corps is responsible for historic flooding that occurred along the river for several years. Their continued efforts to deny victims the compensation they deserve is completely unacceptable. The Corps needs to acknowledge they are at fault and settle the claims that should have been resolved years ago so property owners can put this chapter behind them. Moving forward, I again call on the Corps to prioritize flood control infrastructure along the lower Missouri River and the protection of lives and property in its river management plans. In 2018, Blunt commended the U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision finding the USACE liable for historic flood damage that occurred in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2014. Last month, Blunt joined U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (Kan.), Joni Ernst (Iowa), Deb Fischer (Neb.), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Ben Sasse (Neb.) and Pat Roberts (Kan.) in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy urging the USACE to abide by the 2018 ruling and resolve claims promptly and fairly. In March, Blunt introduced legislation to overhaul the USACE's process for managing water resource projects along the lower Missouri River system. The Lower Missouri River Flood Prevention Program Act, cosponsored by all of the senators from the lower Missouri River basin states, would establish a new program that would require the USACE to implement a system-wide approach to water development projects to reduce flood risk and improve flood protection along the lower Missouri River. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-senate-floor-tomorrow-ask-vote-1200-direct-payment-americans | Hawley to Senate Floor Tomorrow to Ask for Vote on $1,200 Direct Payment for Americans | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he would demand an up-or-down vote tomorrow onhis stand-alone legislationto provide direct relief to working Americans. Senator Hawley's bill would provide a one-time payment of $1,200 to individuals, $2,400 to couples filing jointly, and $500 per child. Tomorrow I will go to the Senate floor to ask for an up or down vote on my bill to provide a direct payment of $1200 to working Americans, $2400 for couples, $500 for kids. This is the #covid relief working families need Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) December 17, 2020 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-announces-2nd-district-congressional-app-challenge-winners | Wagner Announces 2nd District Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Ann Wagner | W000812 | wagner.house.gov | wagner | https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, today announced the winners for the 2020 Congressional App Challenge in Missouri's 2nd District. "I am so excited to announce that Kat Crawford and Megan Campbell from Kirkwood have won this year's Congressional App Challenge for Missouri's 2nd District. Their In BeTeen Jobs app is specifically designed to help teens access jobs and volunteering activities in their neighborhoods that fit their education, skill sets, and knowledge base. The app matches users with an appropriate job and directs them straight to the application page. Kat and Megan have demonstrated a strong desire to help their peers find jobs, and they have done so in a way that highlights their own unique skillsets. "The team of judges from LaunchCode chose the In BeTeen Jobs app from 12 impressive entries based on concept, design, and skill. Congratulations, Kat and Megan!" Click here to learn more about the In BeTeen Jobs app. The Congressional App Challenge is a national competition highlighting the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. Established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge allows students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-secures-victory-department-labor-fiduciary-final-rule | Wagner Secures Victory in Department of Labor Fiduciary Final Rule | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Ann Wagner | W000812 | wagner.house.gov | wagner | https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the Fiduciary Final Rule entitled Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02, Improving Investment Advice for Workers and Retirees: "I welcome this news that will help American families looking for sound and transparent financial advice. I am proud to have played a part in this big win for Main Street investors and retirees and will continue advocating for their needs in Congress. "Since first being elected, I have advocated for a standard of conduct for broker-dealers and investment advisers that protects investors while maintaining their access to the financial products they need to achieve retirement security. Under the Obama Administration, the Department of Labor (DOL) proceeded with a misguided fiduciary rule that would have negatively impacted low and middle-income Americans who are saving for retirement. I fought for years against the investor rule, and introduced legislation that passed the House twice to repeal it. "The Trump Administration's DOL, in close coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has completed our common goal of establishing a fiduciary framework that minimizes complexity and confusion for investors, and avoids placing costly, burdensome requirements on industry and the retail investors it serves. Most importantly, it maintains investment choice, access, and affordability that America's Main Street investors deserve." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-msu-to-receive-4-million-department-of-education-grant-to-improve-stem-education-in-rural-schools | Blunt: MSU to Receive $4 Million Department of Education Grant to Improve STEM Education in Rural Schools | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), announced that the Department of Education has awarded a nearly $4 million grant to Missouri State University (MSU) to expand and improve computer science education programs in grades 3-8 at schools in rural areas. Computer science is increasingly becoming a foundational part of a student's education, but too few students, especially in rural areas, have access to high-quality computer science education, said Blunt. This program will provide the tools, curriculum, and technology to support 150 teachers and 13,500 students in rural areas, while building the evidence-base of what works in order to expand computer science education opportunities for rural students more broadly. This project will not only teach important STEM skills but inspire young minds. This grant will enable our faculty members to share computer science expertise and resources with communities in southern Missouri that need them the most, said MSU President Clif Smart. We want to get young students excited about computer science through hands-on learning, so they can envision the possibilities of a STEM-related career. As chairman, Blunt led the effort to include $65 million for STEM education, with a specific priority for computer science education and programs operating in rural areas, within the Education Innovation and Research program in the FY2020 Labor/HHS bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-covid-relief-package-includes-immediate-direct-relief-working-families | Hawley Demands Covid Relief Package Includes Immediate Direct Relief for Working Families | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor demanding that any Covid relief package Congress passes include immediate direct relief to working families. Senator Hawley highlighted stories from Missourians in need and said Congress should not leave Washington until direct assistance is on the way. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3305 | The Fight Isn't Over | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | This week, I filed a brief before the United States Supreme Court challenging the election procedures in the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This lawsuit, which was filed by the State of Texas, outlined how the governors and state election officials in the four states mentioned above decided to abuse their power and go against the words of the U.S. Constitution to implement widespread mail-in-voting schemes and water down fraud safeguards such as signature verification processes. This is a blatant violation of election procedures as laid out in the U.S. Constitution. It is for state legislatures to decide how to conduct their elections, not rogue governors and state election officials. I also believe the widespread voter fraud that occurred during this election was enabled by the very processes this case highlighted. Americans have lost trust in our institutions because liberal politicians used a pandemic to strong-arm their citizens into accepting election procedures that were ripe for abuse, and the citizens of this country are now right to question the outcome. Voter identification, signature verification, and poll observing rights are all integral to trust in our elections. In the absence of those things we find ourselves questioning what they had to hide. This is all without mentioning the fact that Joe Biden is reported by the mainstream media to have won the most votes in the history of the United States, while at the same time winning fewer individual counties than President Obama in 2012. The logic and math behind that fact do not add up. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been concerned leftist politicians would use the coronavirus to erode safeguards meant to protect the integrity of our elections. That is why in August I introduced the Integrity of Our Elections Act to require states to implement more robust safeguards to combat voter fraud. Speaker Pelosi refused to listen because she had her own biased agenda, which was to defeat President Trump by any means nece… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sens-blunt-coons-and-reps-fitzpatrick-castro-celebrate-passage-of-global-child-thrive-act | Sens. Blunt, Coons & Reps. Fitzpatrick, Castro Celebrate Passage of Global Child Thrive Act | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Chris Coons (Del.), along with U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) and Joaquin Castro (Texas), celebrated the passage of the Global Child Thrive Act, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan legislation strengthens the implementation of policies that advance early childhood development internationally, which includes learning and physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development for children younger than eight years old. Children who experience poverty and hunger in their earliest years face developmental challenges that could shape their entire lives, said Blunt. This bill would strengthen our country's childhood development policies across the world, especially those affecting the most vulnerable children. I've been proud to work with Senator Coons and Representatives Fitzpatrick and Castro on this bill, and I appreciate our colleagues' support on this critical issue. With nearly 250 million children in low- and middle-income countries suffering from poor development due to poverty and stunting alone, it's critical that that we do everything possible to support children in meeting their developmental milestones, said Coons. I'm pleased that the Senate passed the bipartisan Global Child Thrive Act, which I have been proud to champion with Senator Blunt. Together, we understand the value of investing in the reduction of preventable child deaths worldwide and ensuring the healthy development of future generations. I am thrilled to see our bipartisan and bicameral Global Child Thrive Act in this year's NDAA. One of my greatest concerns has always been the welfare of children, not just children in the United States but children across the globe, said Fitzpatrick. I would like to thank Rep. Castro, Sen. Coons, and Sen. Blunt for their partnership on getting our legislation over the finish line. It is of the utmost importance that we help other countries help their children.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=475 | Over $346 Million to Rural Broadband Improvement/Deployment in Missouri | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | County Bidder Locations Support Barry Barry Technology Services, LLC 26 $14,502 Barry Windstream Services LLC, Debtor-In-Possession 100 $480,302 Greene LTD Broadband LLC 1 $282 Jasper LTD Broadband LLC 498 $2,208,594 Jasper Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium 153 $446,266 Lawrence LTD Broadband LLC 66 $734,492 McDonald Windstream Services LLC, Debtor-In-Possession 238 $1,138,230 Newton LTD Broadband LLC 15 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bill-provide-immediate-direct-relief-all-individuals-and-families | Hawley Introduces Bill to Provide Immediate Direct Relief to All Individuals and Families | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced the introduction of the Emergency Direct Payments for Families and Workers Act to provide a second round of stimulus checks to qualifying Americans. Senator Hawley's bill would provide a one-time payment of $1,200 to individuals, $2,400 to couples filing jointly, and $500 per child. Eligibility standards and income thresholds are exactly the same as the CARES Act passed in March. "Americans need direct payments now. Families are struggling. Unemployment claims are rising and food lines are growing. It's time Congress finally acts. Direct payments should be at the center of any Covid relief legislation that Congress passes. If Congress doesn't pass relief legislation with direct payments in it by next week, I will go to the Senate floor to demand a vote on my legislation." Senator Josh Hawley Senator Hawley was a leading advocate of including direct payments in Congress's previous relief packages. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-sanders-introduce-1200-direct-payments-amendment-end-year-legislation | Hawley, Sanders Introduce $1,200 Direct Payments Amendment to End-of-Year Legislation | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a bipartisan amendment to must-pass legislation to be considered by Congress providing immediate direct payments to working-class Americans. Like the CARES Act, whichpassed Congress unanimously and was signed into law by President Trump, the amendment would provide a $1,200 direct payment for all adults and $500 per child. "It would be a dereliction of duty if Congress adjourns for Christmas without having a vote on providing working families with direct payments. Working people are struggling. And they should be the first people given relief, not last. The crisis of rising unemployment claims, ever-expanding food lines, evictions, and growing credit card debt has been staring us in the face for months. It's time we do something about it and provide emergency relief to Americans." Senator Josh Hawley Senator Sanders said,"In the midst of this terrible pandemic and economic crisis, this amendment would make certain that working families get the urgent, direct support they need to survive. A direct payment of $1,200 for adults and $500 for kids would help desperate families pay rent and heating bills, put food on the table, and be able to go to the doctor. In the midst of so much economic desperation, Congress cannot go on recess without providing this $1,200 emergency assistance to the American people in their time of need. I look forward to working across the aisle with Senator Hawley to ensure that the United States Senate passes this amendment." Read the text of the amendment here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawleys-bipartisan-duck-boat-safety-enhancement-act-passes-senate-unanimously | Hawleys Bipartisan Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act Passes Senate Unanimously | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor regarding the unanimous passage of hisbipartisan legislationto improve the safety of duck boats following the 2018 tragedy on Table Rock Lake. Sen. Hawley's legislation, introduced in April 2019, would authorize previously-outlined National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations and is cosponsored by Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3302 | House Passes Smith Bill to Improve Medicare Access | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith's legislation, H.R. 5534, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Act. This legislation ensures thousands of kidney transplant recipients continue to have access to the drugs they need to remain healthy and saves the federal government hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. Specifically, this legislation would extend Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients who have no other coverage. These medications are essential to ensuring kidney transplant recipients do not go through organ rejection and a return to dialysis treatment, which is painful, time-consuming, and far more expensive for the Medicare program. Smith said, We should not allow such unnecessary waste and suffering to occur. Ensuring transplants are successful is more cost-effective and extending Medicare coverage of these drugs ensures transplant patients do not lose their transplanted kidney. He continued, These Americans should not have to worry about how they will afford the cost of the medications that allow them to remain healthy and live a completely normal life. Kevin Longino, CEO, National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant patient said, After many years of tireless advocacy on behalf of kidney patients, NKF is proud that the US House of Representatives has extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for the life of a kidney transplant. This bill will ensure that kidney patients do not need to choose between rent, food, and keeping their kidney, and will help ensure increased availability of organs for others in need of a transplant. This is a great day for the kidney community, and we are thankful to our Congressional champions for their support and prioritization of this critical legislation, The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5534 as part of H.R. 2477, the BENES Act. It now heads to the United States Senate for further consideration. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-statement-on-the-passing-of-james-tatum | Blunt Statement on the Passing of James Tatum | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on the passing of James Tatum: Jim Tatum was one of the most effective advocates for community college education. He was not only instrumental in founding Crowder College, but also became a nationally recognized expert on how community colleges could and should benefit both their students and the community. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-calls-unwind-facebook-mergers-instagram-whatsapp | Hawley Calls to Unwind Facebook Mergers with Instagram, WhatsApp | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voiced his support for the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) announcement that it will launch an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook to seek the divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp from the powerful tech giant. This comes as 46 state attorneys general announced today that they are launching a similar lawsuit of their own. This is a necessity. The @instagram and WhatsApp mergers with @Facebook were anti-competitive, they were meant to be anti-competitive, and they should be broken up https://t.co/bt9ByuSvMt Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) December 9, 2020 In September 2019, Senator Hawley challenged Mark Zuckerberg to sell Instagram and WhatsApp during a private meeting. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-empowering-victims-porn-industry-exploitation-sue-host | Hawley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Empowering Victims of Porn Industry Exploitation to Sue Host Websites | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Survivors of Human Trafficking Fight Back Act to create a private cause of action allowing victims of rape and sex trafficking, as well as individuals whose intimate images are distributed without their consent, to sue pornographic websites that profit off their exploitation. Senator Hawley's bill is cosponsored by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). "Sites like Pornhub routinely escape responsibility for facilitating abuse, trafficking, and exploitation, making millions for themselves in the process. Meanwhile, the victims of this abuse have little recourse against these powerful companies, who thrive on spreading depraved content. Serious criminal penalties are needed to crack down on these tech executives who think they are above the law." Senator Josh Hawley Senator Hassan said, "We shouldn't have to pass a law to keep companies from profiting by sharing, without consent, intimate images. But we do. The harm that these companies cause is extraordinary, lasts a lifetime, and should be unthinkable. This bipartisan bill helps give more power to those whose privacy and dignity have been violated by making it easier to take down images that have been non-consensually shared, and providing recourse for individuals to hold companies accountable for their wrongdoing." Senator Ernst said, "In recent years, we've seen an uptick in human trafficking through pornography. Host websites that allow perpetrators to disseminate photos and video of sexual assaults or coerced sex acts on their platforms are evading the law while profiting directly from trafficking. This bill will help empower victims of human trafficking to seek justice and put an end to the complex and heartbreaking cycle of exploitation." Senator Tillis said, "Pornographic websites routinely post videos of woman who are the victims of abuse or exploitation, and it is past time these companies are held accountable for posting this disgusting content. I am proud… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-legislation-improve-flood-protection-inland-waterways-other-water | House Passes Legislation to Improve Flood Protection, Inland Waterways & Other Water Resources Infrastructure | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, after negotiations between the House and Senate were completed, the final Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) (S. 1811) was approved by the House of Representatives. S. 1811 represents an agreement between House and Senate committees on final WRDA language, based in part on H.R. 7575, which passed the House by voice vote in July 2020 and was introduced by House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06) and his colleagues on the Committee. The bill is critical for flood control, navigation, ports, locks, dams, and other water resources infrastructure. "North Missouri's inland waterways are dependent on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Ensuring that timely flood control and navigation improvements continue to occur is a centerpiece of this bill," said Ranking Member Graves. "Lives and livelihoods depend on the important reforms in WRDA and I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill so we can help reduce the disastrous flooding we've seen over the years and improve the navigability of our rivers. This bill is the product of a bipartisan effort and it's the perfect example of the way things should work around here." The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Graves speaking about WRDA on the House floor The final bill contains many important provisions to North Missouri including expanding work on a Lower Missouri River Basin Flood Risk and Resiliency Plan, expedited completion of maintenance and repair activities for Federally operated and maintained levee systems in the Lower Missouri River Basin, changes to the PL 84-99 non-federal levee program to enhance flood protection, further prohibition of Interception-Rearing Complex's (IRC's), changes to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund cost-share which would help make repairs and upgrades to locks and dams on the Mississippi River, and continuation of work on the Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Flood Control Plan, along with several other provisions … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-introduces-trade-legislation-protect-american-jobs-remove-special-treatment-nations | Senator Hawley Introduces Trade Legislation to Protect American Jobs, Remove Special Treatment for Nations with Slave Labor | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Trade Preference Reform and Worker Protection Act to prioritize American workers by halting nonreciprocal trade benefits until the unemployment rate in the United States is below four percent. Senator Hawley's bill will also prevent nations from receiving special trade benefits if they are suspected of exporting goods produced by slave labor. "Trade programs should protect American workers and help their families to prosper, not benefit foreign nations or mega-corporations. Yet, for decades our trade policy has decimated millions of American jobs. It's time to put workers at the center of our trade policy." Senator Josh Hawley Background In the Trade Act of 1974, Congress authorized the creation of a trade preference program, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which offers tariff-free access to the American market on imports from designated developing nations, to help spur their economic development. In 2018, nearly $24 billion worth of imports arrived in the United States duty-free under this program, while American producers received no comparable trade benefit in return. The Trade Preference Reform and Worker Protection Act would: Extend trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences only if the unemployment rate in the United States is below four percent Automatically suspend trade benefits under the GSP if the unemployment rate rises above four percent Exclude any nation from receiving benefits that has been designated by the Department of Labor as suspected of exporting goods produced by forced labor or child labor | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-announces-more-than-346-million-fcc-investment-to-expand-rural-broadband-in-missouri | Blunt Announces More Than $346 Million FCC Investment to Expand Rural Broadband in Missouri | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded 17 Missouri broadband providers a total of more than $346 million to expand high speed internet in rural areas. The resources were awarded through the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how essential connectivity is for everything from child care and education, to telehealth, to farming and local business, said Blunt. While we've made meaningful progress toward ending the digital divide, nearly one-third of rural Missourians still don't have access to broadband. This investment will get us another step closer to bringing high-speed internet to unserved areas in our state. I will continue working to ensure the federal government does its part to expand broadband and provide a foundation for more jobs, better education, and stronger economic growth in our rural communities. Blunt has led efforts in Congress to expand high speed internet in Missouri. In October, Blunt commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture for investing an additional $91.5 million in broadband grant funding through the ReConnect Pilot Program. Over the past two years, Missouri has received nearly $200 million in funding through the Blunt-backed program, amounting to about 20% of all the support provided nationwide. In addition, in 2018, the FCC Connect America Fund Phase-II auction awarded $255 million in broadband funding to communities across the state. Missouri received about 17% of the total amount allocated nationwide. Following are the recipients of the grant funding announced today, according to the FCC: Awardee Amount Aptitude Internet, LLC $24,655,295 Barry Technology Services, LLC $14,502 CCO Holdings, LLC $48,392,327 CenturyLink, Inc. $275,208 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-commends-hhs-for-awarding-an-additional-19-million-in-coronavirus-aid-to-missouri-nursing-homes | Blunt Commends HHS for Awarding an Additional $19 Million in Coronavirus Aid to Missouri Nursing Homes | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding more than $19 million in coronavirus relief funding to 243 nursing homes in Missouri. COVID-19 has taken a devastating toll on nursing home facilities in Missouri and across the nation, said Blunt. With Missouri preparing to distribute vaccines soon, I'm glad this funding will help keep patients, health care professionals, and staff at nursing homes safe as we get closer to finishing the fight against the pandemic. With today's announcement, Missouri nursing homes have received about $281 million in HHS coronavirus aid. The Blunt-backed CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act together provided a total of $175 billion for hospitals and health care providers nationwide. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-congratulates-newly-elected-missouri-farm-bureau-president-garrett-hawkins | Blunt Congratulates Newly-Elected Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today congratulating Garrett Hawkins, who has been elected as the 15th Missouri Farm Bureau President: Garrett Hawkins' background as a family farmer and experience in the Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Department of Agriculture will be a tremendous asset to the organization. I've always appreciated Garrett's input when it comes to policies affecting Missouri farmers and look forward to his continued advice. The Missouri Farm Bureau had three really good candidates to choose from. Our state is a global ag leader thanks to them and all of the Farm Bureau members who work tirelessly to feed and fuel the world. I appreciate their partnership in ensuring we have the right policies in place to support continued growth and innovation in the ag industry. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3295 | Cannabis and Cats | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | This week many Americans rightfully expected the House of Representatives to be completely focused on relief to small businesses, but that's not what Speaker Pelosi had in mind. Instead, she held votes on bills to subsidize recreational marijuana and sided with animal rights activists to protect exotic cats. Pot dealers and Carole Baskin won the day in the People's House while working Americans continue to suffer. With this legislative lineup, Nancy Pelosi and liberal Democrats continue to show the American people where theirpriorities are. As liberal mayors and governors continue to issue unrealistic and ineffective lock downs and show that their own rules don't apply to them, small businesses across the country have been left hanging. These stay-at-home orders only serve to benefit large corporations and elites while strangling Main Street. Countless small business owners are fighting to keep their doors open and many Americans are trying to get back to work. Yet, liberal Democrats continue to make it more difficult for working Americans to earn a living all while taking no action to relieve the pain they have helped cause. Recent data shows that up to 1,500 small businesses closed every day between February and September of this year. Similar research showed that 60 percent of these closures are now permanent.This is devastating and could have been avoided. Nancy Pelosi has blocked Republican efforts to bring targeted COVID relief to the House floor for a vote on 40 different occasions. Instead of helping the American people she has authored multi-trillion-dollar bills filled with liberal fantasies and called them serious proposals while rejecting offers from President Trumpto extend lifelines to small businesses. Real relief has been dead on arrival in Nancy Pelosi's House. Worst of all, just today Speaker Pelosi signaled she would now be willing to talk about relief for small businesses. This change of tone all but admits she's held out on helping struggling Americans in a shameless effort to hurt Pres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduce-right-sue-legislation-victims-trafficked-pornography-sites | Hawley to Introduce Right to Sue Legislation for Victims Trafficked by Pornography Sites | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Friday, December 4, 2020 U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)announcedhe will introduce legislation to create a federal right to sue for every person trafficked or exploited by pornography websites like PornHub. Tremendous reporting by @NickKristof on the exploitation that occurs on sites like Pornhub. It's time for it to end. I will introduce legislation to create a federal right to sue for every person coerced or trafficked or exploited by sites like Pornhub https://t.co/tOynnIILOx Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) December 4, 2020 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/sam-graves-selected-return-republican-leader-ti-committee | Sam Graves Selected to Return as Republican Leader of the T&I Committee | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06) has been selected once again by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to serve as the Committee's Republican leader in the next Congress. "I am humbled by the trust my Republican colleagues have placed in me, and I am honored to continue serving as the Republican leader of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure," Graves said. "America's infrastructure underpins the entire economy and we clearly see that in North Missouri as we work to repair our aging roads and bridges, upgrade our locks and dams and ensure that those along our rivers are better protected from future flooding. "Next Congress, we need to find consensus-driven, realistic solutions for an overdue long-term reauthorization of programs to fix our roads, bridges, and other surface transportation infrastructure. We need to continue investing in our ports, waterways, flood control, and other water resources improvements. We need to reauthorize the lapsed federal pipeline safety program, and more. We all expect infrastructure to be a major issue again next year, but if many of the same failed partisan policies of the recent past are simply dusted off and rammed through the House again, they won't be any more successful in the 117th Congress than they were in the 116th. "I look forward to working together with my colleagues in the House and Senate to improve our infrastructure and support American jobs throughout our transportation sector. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-klobuchar-commend-unanimous-senate-passage-of-resolution-marking-november-as-national-adoption-month | Blunt, Klobuchar Commend Unanimous Senate Passage of Resolution Marking November as National Adoption Month | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA), today announced that their resolution marking November as National Adoption Month passed the Senate with unanimous support. As co-chairs of the bipartisan CCA, Blunt and Klobuchar work to engage Members of Congress on issues pertaining to children in need of permanent homes, children in the foster care system, and domestic and international child welfare. There are more than 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system and millions of children around the world without a safe, stable home, said Blunt. As a proud adoptive parent, I hope that bringing awareness to issues around adoption will encourage more families to consider opening their home to a child in need. I'll continue advocating for policies to improve the adoption process, support adoptive families, and get us closer to our goal of seeing every child in the permanent, loving home they deserve. This is the sixth consecutive year that Blunt and Klobuchar have led legislation to recognize November as National Adoption Month and to mark National Adoption Day. National Adoption Month is an opportunity to bring attention to, and support, adoptive families who open their hearts and homes to deserving children, said Klobuchar. As Senate co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, Senator Blunt and I continue to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help make the adoption process better for children and families across our country. It's important to increase awareness about children in need of loving homes and to honor the hard work of these nurturing adoptive families. Blunt and Klobuchar have been leaders in the fight to give every child a permanent home. Last month, legislation they helped introduce - the Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019 - was signed into law. The bipartisan bill provides updated, quality information to Americans trying to adopt children from other cou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3291 | Rep. Smith Named Republican Leader of Budget Committee | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) has been elected to serve as the Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee. Upon the selection, Smith made the following remarks: Missourians know the importance of having a budget and sticking to it. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi does not. The fiscal challenges facing our country are great, we spent 5 times more last year paying interest on our country's debt than we did to provide benefits to our veterans, that's not right. Right now millions of Americans are facing tough financial choices in order to make ends meet. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi and her squad continue to run up the national debt and waste American tax dollars on a big government agenda of control the American voters rejected. As our debt grows, the people who will feel the pain are not the wealthy, but the working class. The United States needs a budget that will get back to our foundational beliefs, focused on helping working families and putting them first. As the top Republican on the Budget Committee, Rep. Smith vows to fight for a budget for all Americans, that starts with focusing on security. Economic security, allowing families to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks; community security, ensuring that the small towns, communities, and cities where Americans raise their families are kept safe and secure; and educational security, empowering families to make their own decisions about when and where their kids go back to school and not forcing a one size fits all Washington standard on them. Additionally, Smith is committed to holding China financially accountable for its involvement in the COVID-19 pandemic and the $1 trillion in damages to our economy. Speaker Pelosi has said that a budget is a statement of vales, Smith added. Yet Congressional Democrats have spent over 700 days in the Majority without a budget. Democrats are afraid to put on paper their budget which rewards both their progressive base and their wealthy donor class. Their priorites hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-highlights-encouraging-results-of-excellence-in-mental-health-program | Blunt Highlights Encouraging Results of Excellence in Mental Health Program | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) welcomed a new report from the Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare which found that Missouri Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) have significantly expanded access to and improved the quality of mental health services. CCBHCs were established in Blunt and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's (Mich.) 2014 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act, which put community mental health centers on an equal footing with other health centers by improving quality standards and offering patients increased services. According to the report, CCBHCs in Missouri increased patient access to care by 23% and served nearly 3,000 veterans over the last three years. Over the same period, CCBHCs also reduced hospitalizations by 20% and ER visits by 36%. Over the last three years we've seen incredible progress in improving and expanding mental health services in our state, said Blunt. Nearly one in five Americans has a diagnosable, and almost always treatable, mental health issue, but many are unable to get the help they need. The coronavirus pandemic has created even more challenges, with substance abuse on the rise and more Americans struggling with issues like anxiety, grief, and depression. This report is encouraging, but it is more important than ever to make mental and behavioral health services available to more Americans. I have worked with Senator Stabenow to extend and expand the Excellence in Mental Health program to build on the progress that's been made, and it will continue to be a priority. Missouri was among the original eight states selected to participate in the Excellence in Mental Health demonstration program. In March, Blunt announced that the CARES Act expanded the program to two additional states and continued funding for CCBHCs in Missouri. CCBHCs provide a wide range of services, including 24/7/365 crisis services, screenings, risk assessments, and diagnoses. They provide outpatient mental h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-mckinsey-proposed-bounties-opioid-overdoses | Hawley Blasts McKinsey for Proposed Bounties on Opioid Overdoses | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to McKinsey & Company Global Managing Partner, Kevin Sneader, blasting the company for their proposal to ensure sales of Purdue Pharma's OxyContin by paying pharmacies bounties for opioid overdoses. Senator Hawley says that McKinsey may have committed federal crimes as a co-conspirator of Purdue and by possibly destroying evidence relevant to potential government investigations. McKinsey's abhorrent conduct also demands that Congress consider broader action. McKinsey earns billions of dollars from contracts with the federal government. No firm that proposes paying kickbacks for overdose deaths should receive a single cent from U.S. taxpayers. In light of McKinsey's possible active role in driving the opioid crisis, Congress must consider whether to impose obligations on consulting firms to report criminal activity or specific criminal penalties for consultants playing a role in federal crimes. Senator Josh Hawley Senator Hawley requested that, by December 15, McKinsey state whether personnel discussed destroying evidence related to their work with Purdue, whether any evidence was in fact destroyed, and any disciplinary action taken against McKinsey personnel for their role in the project. Senator Hawleyhas previously called for the federal government to provide additional resources to combat the overdose crisis in Missouri and, as Missouri Attorney General, filed suit against opioid manufacturersincluding Purduefor violating consumer protection laws. Read the full letter here or below. December 1, 2020 Mr. Kevin Sneader Global Managing Partner McKinsey & Company 3 World Trade Center 175 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10007 Dear Mr. Sneader: I read with disgust the recent New York Times article McKinsey Proposed Paying Pharmacy Companies Rebates for OxyContin Overdoses. The opioid epidemic has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and destroyed countless families and communities. Fighting the scourge of opioid addiction and d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-missouri-workforce-development-programs-to-receive-additional-grant-funding | Blunt: Missouri Workforce Development Programs to Receive Additional Grant Funding | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), today announced that two Missouri entities will receive an additional $280,000 in grant funding from the Delta Regional Authority's (DRA) Delta Workforce Program to support their Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) projects funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. As Labor/HHS chairman, Blunt started the WORC initiative in 2018 and has worked to include funding for the program in subsequent Labor/HHS appropriations bills. Our nation is making tremendous progress in the fight against the virus, but we need to ensure we're also doing all we can to overcome the significant economic challenges facing Americans, said Blunt. I'm glad these two workforce development initiatives will help hardworking Missourians gain the skills they need to create a better future for themselves and their families. I appreciate the Delta Regional Authority for investing in these programs, which will help Missourians get ahead and aid our state's economic recovery. Following are the details of the grant funding: Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation: DRA Investment: $150,000: The Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation in Portageville, Mo., will use DRA funding to provide apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and agricultural entrepreneurial opportunities to meet the identified workforce needs of the agribusiness and agriculture-adjacent industries. The investment is projected to train up to 50 individuals throughout six counties in Southeast Missouri. In September, the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation received $1,209,301 in WORC grant funding. Missouri State University West Plains: DRA Investment: $130,000: Missouri State University West Plains will use the DRA funding to purchase needed equipment for advanced workforce training in robotics. The investment is projected to train 50-75 individuals, includi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3281 | Light at the End of the Tunnel | 2020-11-27 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Once again, American ingenuity, determination, and grit are on full display for the world to see. In the history of modern medicine, a vaccine has never taken less than four years to develop. In fact, on average, the development timeline for a vaccine is between eight to ten years. Thanks to President Trump's leadership Americans will soon have access to three novel coronavirus vaccines in less than a single year. This is truly a historic moment and the significance of this development cannot be understated. However, I am not surprised. President Trump has been telling us for months a vaccine was on the way. The radical Left opposed him at every turn, casting doubt on his timeline and undermining public trust in any vaccine approved by his Administration. This is textbook Trump derangement syndrome. Each of these vaccines are more than ninety percent effective, compared to the Flu vaccine which averages between forty and sixty percent effectiveness. Not one of the three COVID-19 vaccines have reported a single safety concern. Unlike the fearmongers on the radical Left, I trust the Administration's approval process and know that a safe and effective vaccine is on the way. Millions of doses of the coronavirus vaccine are being produced as we speak, and President Trump's Administration has ensured all Americans will have access to them free of charge. As soon as April, every single American who wants a vaccine will be able to get one. With all of this data in mind, there is no denying the American vaccine project was unequaled anywhere else in the world. We have President Trump's Administration to thank for that. The vaccine is just one example of where President Trump's Administration has succeeded in the fight against this virus. The United States made critical investments early on in the pandemic in therapeutics, including remdesivir, that have reduced the mortality rate of the virus by eighty five percent. However, there is more work to be done. The COVID-19 pandemic underlined serious vulnerabilities in our… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-continues-press-facebook-twitter-answers-coordinated-censorship-user-tracking | Senator Hawley Continues to Press Facebook, Twitter for Answers on Coordinated Censorship, User Tracking | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) submitted questions to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary record following their hearing last week. In his questions, Senator Hawley continues to press both CEOs on their companies practices of coordinated censorship and tracking of users all across the web. Mr. Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) How many entries in Facebook's Tasks tool pertain to content moderation and reference contacts at Google? How many entries in Facebook's Tasks tool pertain to content moderation and reference contacts at Twitter? How many entries in Facebook's Tasks tool pertain to content moderation and reference contacts or information from the Southern Poverty Law Center? Please provide a list of all hashtags, URLs, and real-world individuals that Facebook has banned across its platform, along with notations of whether the impetus for the ban stemmed from contacts with employees at Twitter, Google, or the Southern Poverty Law Center. How many accounts in the United States has Facebook surveilled or shut down using the Centra tool? When a Facebook employee accesses a Facebook user's private messages, that access is allegedly tracked and audited. How many such audits were conducted by Facebook during fiscal year 2019? A November 23 article in the Financial Times, entitled Facebook plans charm offensive for Joe Biden reported that [c]ompany executives are planning a major push to encourage users to take a coronavirus vaccine, as well as incentivising people to share content related to the Paris climate agreement, which Joe Biden has promised to rejoin, in the hopes of winning favour in Washington. Please describe all steps Facebook intends to take to encourage users to share content related to the Paris climate agreement. Please explain how any advocacy by Facebook for rejoining the Paris climate agreement would be consistent with Facebook's self-description as a platform and not a publisher." Mr. Jack Dorsey (Twitte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/umkc-washu-awarded-grant-funding-from-blunt-led-covid-19-testing-initiative-to-expand-outreach-to-underserved-communities | UMKC, WashU Awarded Grant Funding from Blunt-Led COVID-19 Testing Initiative to Expand Outreach to Underserved Communities | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today welcomed the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) announcement that two Missouri institutions, Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) have been selected to receive grant funding through the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) program. WashU will receive $2.28 million and UMKC will receive $1.9 million to improve COVID-19 testing among underserved and vulnerable communities. The RADx-UP program is part of the RADx initiative, which Blunt and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) proposed and Congress created in April. While we are seeing encouraging news on the COVID-19 vaccine front, testing will continue to be a critical part of getting people back to school, work, child care, and daily life, said Blunt. The RADx initiative is bringing new testing technologies to market faster so we can vastly increase our nationwide testing capacity. The RADx-UP grants will take those efforts a step further by making sure testing is available and utilized where it's needed most, especially among underserved and vulnerable populations. From the outset of this pandemic, we have worked to ensure funding was available to respond to the unique needs local communities face. That will continue to be a priority in our response efforts. Under the $2.5 billion Shark Tank-style RADx program, NIH, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, and private industry are working together to develop new ways to produce tens of millions of COVID-19 diagnostic tests that are capable of providing quick, inexpensive results. The RADx initiative is currently supporting 22 companies with manufacturing expansion contracts, which are expected to add 2.7 million tests per day by the end of the year. More information on the RADx-UP grants for WashU and UMKC is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3274 | Lockdowns for Thee, Not for Me | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Every holiday season, Americans across the country look forward to celebrating cherished holiday traditions. As we take time out of our busy lives to spend time with loved ones and reflect on our blessings, we are reminded that even during what has been a very difficult year as a result of COVID-19 and ineffective lockdowns, we still have much to be thankful for. We've come so far since the beginning of the pandemic. Over the last several months groundbreaking therapeutics to combat the virus have been deployed saving countless lives, and thanks to American innovation and the leadership of President Trump, we have at least two new vaccines on the horizon, developed in record time. This on top of the early aggressive mitigation efforts by President Trump to close our borders to heavily infected areas, the end of this pandemic will soon be in sight. What we cannot do now is shut our country down for a second time. Over the past few months, the U.S. has regained more than half of the jobs lost due to the pandemic, and we have experienced the fastest economic recovery in our nation's history. In fact, we are recovering at a rate that is four times faster than the recovery after the 2008-2009 recession. Unfortunately, liberal politicians want to crush this economic rally by enacting more lockdowns. Leftist mayors and governors across the country have issued extreme lockdown orders telling people to cancel their Thanksgiving plans, even going so far as to tell people how many guests they may have in their homes. What's worse is that these same liberal mayors and governors do not practice what they preach. They use the force of law to prevent Americans from seeing their loved ones while hypocritically making no such sacrifices of their own. Earlier this month, the Democrat governor of California was photographed at an opulent dinner with a large group of people, including leaders of the California Medical Association. This event was in violation of his own restrictions on social gatherings. Earlier, the Democrat mayo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawleys-bipartisan-duck-boat-safety-enhancement-act-passes-senate-commerce-committee | Senator Hawleys Bipartisan Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee | 2020-11-19 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley's (R-Mo.) bipartisan legislation toimprove the safety of duck boatsfollowing the 2018 tragedy on Table Rock Lake passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation. "For too long, Congress has failed to take action to help stop these tragedies like the one that killed so many at Table Rock Lake. With my bipartisan bill clearing the Commerce Committee today, we're one step closer. This legislation is about enacting commonsense safety recommendations that the NTSB has been making for years, like requiring life jackets and better equipping duck boats in case of emergency flooding. I hope the Senate will take this bill up with the urgency it deserves." Senator Josh Hawley "We must do everything we can to ensure an incident like the Duck Boat tragedy on Table Rock Lake, which claimed the lives of 17 victims and left their loved ones grieving their loss, never happens again,"Senator Blunt said."This bill requires commonsense safety measures that are long overdue and should be put into effect immediately. I was proud to partner with Senator Hawley on this bill and support it in the Commerce Committee. With the bill now ready for consideration by the full Senate, I urge all of our colleagues to support our effort to keep people safe." "The sinking of a duck boat in 2018 was a tragedy that should never happen again,"Senator Cotton said."Our bill will introduce new guidelines to help ensure that duck boat tours are a safe, reliable recreation activity for families around the country." "I'm pleased to see our bipartisan legislation reported favorably by the Senate Commerce Committee today, Senator Duckworth said.We've already seen too many tragedies involving these vessels, and I'm glad that we're finally one step closer to ensuring that necessary oversight and safety precautions are implemented to prevent unnecessary accidents in the future." Sen. Hawley'sDuck Boat Safety Enhancement Actwould authorize previously-outlined National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-bill-stop-fema-clawbacks-assistance-passes-house | Graves Bill to Stop FEMA Clawbacks of Assistance Passes House | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Sam Graves' (MO-06) bipartisan bill to stop the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from clawing back assistance mistakenly awarded to disaster victims that applied for it in good faith. The Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act (H.R. 5953) updates current law by requiring FEMA to waive the debt of someone who received FEMA assistance, in cases where no fraud has been committed, after the agency later determines it mistakenly granted the assistance. Under the current process, FEMA can come back weeks, months, or even years later to seek repayment of funds it awarded victims, even when the agency made the initial error. "Revictimizing those who have already been devastated is unthinkable and this bill puts a stop to it," said Rep.Graves. "If FEMA makes a mistake, the disaster victims that they are supposed to be helping should not have to pay for it. It happened last year in North Missouri, but this bill ensures it doesn't happen again. We owe this certainty to disaster victims, and I'm thrilled that the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act passed the House today." Graves introduced the bill after a Holt County resident, who lost his family home to the 2019 flooding, was mistakenly provided over $12,000 in FEMA Individual Assistance money to help him get back on his feet, only to be told later he didn't qualify and would have to pay it back. The bill also ensures that FEMA reports to Congress on the number of mistakes it makes in individual assistance award determinations and the agency's efforts to minimize similar errors in the future. Click here to see Rep Graves' remarks on the bill on the House floor. Click here to read the original bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-kaine-cleaver-and-stivers-negro-leagues-baseball-centennial-commemorative-coin-act-heads-to-presidents-desk | Blunt, Kaine, Cleaver, & Stivers’ Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Heads to President’s Desk | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Tim Kaine (Va.), along with U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (Mo.) and Steve Stivers (Ohio), announced that the Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act passed the Senate and is on its way to the President's desk. The bipartisan legislation directs the U.S. Treasury to mint a coin to commemorate the Centennial of Negro Leagues Baseball. The incredible ability, excitement, and sportsmanship that baseball icons like Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, and Buck O'Neil brought to the game helped break down the barriers of segregation, said Blunt. This commemorative coin will honor the leagues' players and support the National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's great work to preserve the legacy of African-American baseball and its impact on our nation's history. I'm glad we were able to get this bill through Congress and to the President's desk as we mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the leagues. For forty years, the Negro Leagues offered people the chance to see some of the country's greatest ballplayers at a time when African-American and Hispanic players were barred from Major League teams, including Virginia-born stars and Baseball Hall of Famers Ray Dandridge, Leon Day, Pete Hill, and Jud Wilson, said Kaine. I'm proud these players and teams will be honored for their historic contributions both on the field and to our country. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Negro Leagues, I'm ecstatic we were able to get this bill safely across home plate and on its way to the President's desk, said Cleaver. Not only will this honor the legends of the Negro Leaguessome of the greatest ballplayers to ever step on a fieldbut it will also raise significant funding for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City so that future generations can learn about the players, the history of the Negro Leagues, and their significance to the civil rights movement in America. I am glad this legislation is… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-praises-president-trumps-plan-bring-troops-home-afghanistan | Hawley Praises President Trumps Plan to Bring Troops Home from Afghanistan | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO.) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller expressing his support for President Trump's plan to promptly withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. Senator Hawley writes that the original U.S. counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan has given way to nation-building, the costs of which are borne overwhelmingly by working Americans. For these reasons, majorities of Americans, including veterans of the war itself, have long called for an end to the war in Afghanistan. Yet most of our nation's policymakers have ignored them. They are certainly entitled to keep advocating nation-building, but they have no right to force working Americans to pay the price for their agenda. The American people deserve an end to this war. They deserve to know their sons and daughters will not be put in harm's way unless it is absolutely necessary. And they deserve to see their tax dollars actually being used to defend them from Chinese domination, above all or reinvested at home, in their families and communities. Senator Josh Hawley Senator Hawley has previously spoken on the need to rethink America's foreign policy consensus of endless wars. Read the full letter here or below. November 17, 2020 The Honorable Christopher Miller Acting Secretary of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Acting Secretary Miller, I write to express my support for President Trump's plan for the prompt withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. As President Trump has noted, and as you know better than most, Americans have been fighting in Afghanistan for more than 19 years. That makes the war in Afghanistan the longest war in our nation's history. Sons and daughters are now patrolling their parents' old routes, and many of the U.S. servicemembers in Afghanistan were not even born when the 9/11 attacks occurred. There was a time for war in Afghanistan, and there were very compelling reasons. In the aftermath of 9/11, it was imperative that we destroyed al Qaeda and punished … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reveals-existence-coordination-tool-used-big-tech-firms-censor-users-facebook-tool-covertly | Hawley Reveals Existence of Coordination Tool Used By Big Tech Firms to Censor Users & Facebook Tool to Covertly Track Users Across Internet | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | In a U.S. Senate Judiciary hearing today with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg,Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) revealed an internal tool used by Facebook, Google and Twitter to coordinate the censorship of users. Senator Hawley also revealed an internal tool used by Facebook totrack the actions of usersacross the internet that was previously believed to be private.The use of the internal tools was disclosed to Senator Hawley by a whistleblower from Facebook. At the hearing, Senator Hawley outlined the use of Tasks, a tool Facebook uses to improve the workflow of Facebook employees, but is also used by Facebook employees to collaborate with Google and Twitter in censoring users across platforms, and a second tool called Centra that Facebook uses to track users even when they think they are anonymous. Senator Hawley questioned the CEOs on whether Facebook used the Tasks platform to coordinate in their censorship of users. Senator Hawley also questioned Zuckerberg on how many accounts in the U.S. have been subject to a shutdown through Centra, whether Facebook makes a record of instances in which employees access users' private data without their consent, and whether doing so triggers an audit. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-announces-25-million-usda-investment-in-east-locust-creek-reservoir-project | Blunt Announces $25 Million USDA Investment in East Locust Creek Reservoir Project | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested an additional $25 million in the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project. This investment in the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project is great news for families, farmers, and local businesses, said Blunt. These additional resources will get us one step closer to finishing the project and bringing an end to the severe water shortages that have disrupted businesses and daily life in the area. Improving water infrastructure and reliability will, in turn, create a stronger foundation for economic development in the years to come. I am committed to ensuring that the federal government continues to make this project a priority. The East Locust Creek Reservoir service area includes Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Grundy, Sullivan, Adair, Livingston, Linn, Macon, and Chariton counties. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Blunt has led efforts to secure resources for the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project in the FY2016, FY2017, FY2018, FY2019, and FY2020 government funding bills. The recently-released FY2021 Senate agriculture appropriations bill includes $12 million in additional funding. In October, Blunt commended USDA Rural Development for awarding a $3 million grant and $5 million loan to modernize equipment at the East Locust Creek water treatment plant. Blunt was in Milan last year when USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that the project received an additional $5.6 million, which was included in the Blunt-backed FY2019 funding bill. Following Blunt's advocacy, the Department of Transportation awarded a $13.5 million BUILD Grant to the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project in November 2019. In August 2018, Blunt announced that the USDA invested $20million in the project to prepare the dam's site, access corridors, and other key infrastructure for the next phase of construction. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3262 | Law, Order, and Investigations | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | In the United States, every living citizen over the age of eighteen has the right to vote. This is one of the most fundamental pillars of our constitutional republic and we must protect it at all costs. If the criteria for voter eligibility are not being met, public trust in our elections and our government will inevitably erode. That's why the American people should question the outcome of this election based on the allegations of voter fraud that occurred. From reports of deceased individuals casting ballots in Georgia, to ballot tampering in Pennsylvania the list goes on and on. I have the upmost faith and respect for our institutions and consider protecting them one of my most sacred responsibilities, but these allegations raise serious questions regarding the way this election has been conducted. Getting to the bottom of these fraud claims should not be a partisan issue both Democrats and Republicans should strive above all else to protect the integrity of our elections. That's why President Trump is absolutely right to file court challenges in states across the country to ensure every legal ballot and only legal ballots are counted, and I am proud the State of Missouri is acting as a leader in supporting the president. While these court proceedings are far from over, the President notched a win this week when an appellate court in Pennsylvania ruled to disqualify a number of ballots cast by voters who were unable to confirm their identity by November 9th. In addition to these court challenges, we must demand investigations into every allegation of voter fraud to restore American's trust in our elections. There is no other way. It seems like every day we hear of another instance of potential fraud, including discrepancies in data collected from electronic voting machines. For that reason, last week, I sent a letter to Attorney General Barr requesting he open investigations into credible allegations of voter fraud. Subsequently, Barr announced the Department of Justice would do just that. However, I woul… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/11/10/2020/blunt-commends-missouri-hire-vets-award-recipients-for-their-commitment-to-veteran-employment | Blunt Commends Missouri HIRE Vets Award Recipients For Their Commitment To Veteran Employment | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS) and a member of the Veterans Jobs Caucus, today commended the seven Missouri employers that were recognized by the Department of Labor's (DOL) HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program for their contributions to veteran employment. The program was created under Blunt's bipartisan Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act, which established a tiered recognition program within DOL to award employers that make veterans hiring, retention, and career development a priority. Veterans have experience and skills that make them an ideal candidate for employers, but finding the right opportunity can be challenging as they transition from active duty to civilian life, said Blunt. The goal of this program is to highlight companies that provide benefits to help veterans succeed and recognize the advantages their military service brings to the workplace. As we prepare to mark Veterans Day, I'll continue supporting legislation and programs, like HIRE Vets, that help us keep our promises to those who have served. Missouri recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award include: C2C LLC, Chesterfield, Mo.;Connectria LLC, St. Louis, Mo.;Arnold Defense & Electronics LLC, Arnold, Mo.;AME Construction LLC, Cottleville, Mo.;Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kansas City, Mo.;On Target Solutions Inc.; Belton, Mo.; andPod-Grown LLC, Wentzville, Mo. The award is given to employers that meet certain criteria, including: the percentage of new hires, or the overall workforce, that is made up of veterans; the types of training and leadership development opportunities that are made available; other benefits and resources that are offered, such as tuition assistance; and other factors that demonstrate a commitment to supporting veterans throughout their post-military careers. As Labor/HHS chairman, Blunt include… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-releases-fy2021-labor-health-and-human-services-and-education-funding-bill | Blunt Releases FY2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Funding Bill | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), today released the fiscal year 2021 Labor/HHS funding bill. This year's bill targets funding toward some of the most important programs affecting the lives of nearly every American educating our students, improving health care and paving the way for new treatments and cures, and providing workforce development opportunities, said Blunt. This bill includes the sixth consecutive increase for the National Institutes of Health. As we have seen first-hand this year, medical research is key to responding to diseases we have fought for years, like cancer and Alzheimer's disease, as well as novel viruses like COVID-19. The bill continues our commitment to fighting the opioid and stimulant epidemic, which is unfortunately on the rise during the pandemic. The bill provides funding for education and early childhood programs, from helping hardworking families afford high-quality early childcare, to investing in Career and Technical Education, to making college more affordable. Finally, as our economy continues its recovery, the bill focuses investment in workforce programs, like the apprenticeship program, to ensure Americans can compete in a global economy. In addition to funding a range of health, education, and workforce programs, the bill includes resources to prevent waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments in the Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs. Blunt continued, This bill puts resources behind programs that have been, and should continue to be, a bipartisan priority. But to prioritize limited resources, we have to look at areas where we can eliminate duplicative or unnecessary spending. That means we need to continue efforts to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse, and this bill does so. At the same time, the programs funded will help maintain U.S. competitiveness and support economic growth to improve ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-unanimously-re-elected-to-senate-leadership-post | Blunt Unanimously Re-elected to Senate Leadership Post | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today after he was unanimously re-elected to serve as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee: I'm grateful to my colleagues for the opportunity to continue serving in Senate Republican leadership. The American people made their voices heard in the election and there was clearly no mandate for a return to misguided policies that will hurt our economy. If there is one message from this election, it's that the American people expect us to work together to address the challenges we're facing as a nation. I look forward to being a part of that effort as Republican Policy Committee chairman, focusing on policies that will help expand opportunity, strengthen the economy, and increase security in our communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bill-ban-ballot-harvesting-protect-election-integrity | Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Ballot Harvesting, Protect Election Integrity | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a new bill to ban ballot harvesting in federal elections and protect election integrity in response to disputes during the 2020 presidential election. Senator Hawley's bill would improve the ability of campaigns to observe vote counting operations, require mail-in or absentee ballots to be counted and recorded immediately, and require that ballot counting, once begun, continue until completed. "The debacle of the 2020 election has made clear that serious reforms are needed to protect the integrity of our elections. The American people deserve transparencythat means banning ballot harvesting, empowering poll watchers, and taking steps to ensure that all legally cast ballots are accounted for. The confusion and controversy of this past week is not acceptable, Congress must take action." Senator Josh Hawley Background Senator Hawley's bill would: Ban ballot harvesting in federal elections and incentivize states to do the same. Require that at least two representatives of each campaign be permitted to observe polls and vote counting operations. Require mail-in or absentee ballots to be counted and recorded immediately upon receipt, with no results to be disclosed until after the closure of polling places on the date of an election. Require that ballot counting, once begun, continue until completedno delays or pauses except in the event of imminent emergency. Require states to maintain round-the-clock video surveillance monitoring of absentee ballot drop boxes, with unedited footage to be made available upon request to members of the public at no charge. Impose requirements, adapted from existing Florida law, that mandate the auditing of voting systems and the reporting in advance of preparations made for upcoming general elections. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3249 | Defying the Odds | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | How many times do they have to get it wrong? For months, the media and pollsters have downplayed President Trump's path to victory, and he has shown them time and again not to underestimate hard-working Americans. The President walked away election night having won Florida by three times his margin of victory in 2016. The polls in many swing states were off by up to ten percentage points. We defied the odds by picking up seats in the House of Representatives and keeping the United States Senate. At what point do the media, Washington pollsters, and leaders of the Democrat party wake up and realize they are seriously out of touch with the American people? At what point do they realize that we want all legal ballots counted so President Trump has a fair election? We want our streets free from riots and violence, we want law and order, and we want a government that stays off the backs of hardworking Americans. From the day he took office, liberal democrats started laying the groundwork to delegitimize our President and it did not stop on election day. Regardless of the final outcome of this election, President Trump has accomplished one thing; the Republican Party is changed for the better. Thanks to President Trump, the American working class has a political party that will put their interests first - the GOP. Meanwhile, wealthy elites, globalists, and big business are fleeing to Nancy Pelosi and her out of touch Democrat party. This realignment in American politics will define our generation, and Washington Democrats would do well to recognize that spending hundreds of millions of dollars of Wall Street's money in an attempt to unseat Republican candidates does not work anymore. The working class recognizes the Republican party puts the interests of Americans first. The data backs it up, too. In Stark County, Texas, where the per-capita income is $7,000, Hillary Clinton won by sixty points, compared to Biden who won the county by five points. The GOP is now the party of the working class and not just the white w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3254 | Smith Demands Investigations Into Election Fraud | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith called upon the United States Department of Justice to open investigations into incidences of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. In a separate letter to state election officials, Smith also outlined his concerns with their actions and issued a reminder that the election is not over. Smith said, President Trump is right to demand transparency and accuracy in the ballot counting process. We must count every legal vote, but only legal votes. The American people deserve fair and transparent elections regardless of who they vote for. Smith continued, It is the Department of Justice's responsibility to ensure the integrity of our elections if state election officials will not. Earlier this year, Smith introduced the Integrity of Our Elections Act to require the chief state election official of each state to certify that recipients of mail-in or absentee ballots are living, U.S. citizens, and eligible to vote prior to mailing a ballot for a federal election. Speaker Pelosi refused to give this legislation a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives. You can read the full letter to Attorney General Barr here and the full letter to state election officials here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-last-24-hours-make-clear-us-needs-new-election-integrity-laws | Hawley: Last 24 Hours Make Clear U.S. Needs New Election Integrity Laws | 2020-11-05 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, November 5, 2020 Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)announcedhe will introduce legislation to create new election integrity laws. Issues General | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-backed-bill-to-improve-intercountry-adoption-information-signed-into-law | Blunt-Backed Bill to Improve Intercountry Adoption Information Signed Into Law | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, today announced that legislation he cosponsored - the Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019 - was signed into law. The bipartisan bill provides updated, quality information to Americans trying to adopt children from other countries. There are millions of children around the world without a loving, safe home, said Blunt. This bill will ensure parents have more information to navigate the intercountry adoption process, which can be a major challenge when trying to adopt a child from a country with restrictive adoption policies. As co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I'll continue working to ensure we have policies in place that better support families who are eager to open their homes to a child in need. The bill was led by U.S. Senator Richard Burr (N.C.) and, in addition to Blunt, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (Md.), Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Thom Tillis (N.C.), Roger Wicker (Miss.), and Sherrod Brown (Ohio). The Intercountry Adoption Information Act amends the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to require the U.S. State Department to provide additional information on the following: Countries that have enacted policies to prevent or prohibit adoptions to the United States;Actions taken by the State Department that have prevented adoptions to the United States; andThe ways in which the State Department has worked to encourage resuming adoptions in both cases. This information is critical for American families to adopt from countries that have established barriers to adoption, such as Russia or Ethiopia, or other areas where the State Department has suspended intercountry adoption, such as abandoned children in Nepal. As co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, Blunt has helped lead efforts to give every child a permanent home. Last week, Blunt led a letter urging the State Department to prioritize policies to promote intercountry adoption as the departmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-blunt-attends-ste-genevieve-national-historical-park-ceremony | PHOTOS: Blunt Attends Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Ceremony | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Click Here for More Photos WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) attended the ceremony celebrating the establishment of the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, Missouri's first National Historical Park and the 422nd park to become part of the National Park System. Blunt joined Missouri State Representative Dale Wright, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Carol Comer, National Park Service Midwest Region Director Bert Frost, and Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Superintendent Chris Collins in unveiling the official sign for the park. It was great to be back in Ste. Genevieve today to celebrate Missouri's first National Historical Park and the newest addition to the National Park System, said Blunt. This was an effort years in the making, and is another example of how we can leverage a successful public-private partnership model to make sure our nation's most important places are preserved for generations to come. Every historic building in Ste. Genevieve has a story to tell and I'm incredibly grateful to all of the people in the community who have dedicated their time and energy to telling those stories. I'm thrilled that more Americans will now have the opportunity to come and experience this unique part of our history. BACKGROUND: Blunt helped lead efforts in Congress to establish the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park. Blunt and U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) first introduced legislation to establish the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park and designate it as a unit of the National Park System in 2016. Blunt testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks in support of the legislation that year. Blunt and Smith reintroduced their bill in 2017 and it was subsequently signed into law in March 2018. Blunt met with community leaders in Ste. Genevieve for a roundtable discussion and toured the historic Amoureux House and Bequette-Ribault House in July 2018. The following month, Blunt and Smith atten… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3237 | Your Right. Your Voice. | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Take a breath. Election day is finally here. This is not political persuasion. I am not here to ask you for your vote. On November 3rd, I am simply asking you TO VOTE. This will no doubt be a historic election, in fact, it already is. In 2016, 140 million Americans cast their ballot for President of the United States, so far in 2020 over 84 million Americans have already used early voting to vote for their chosen candidate. While we know turnout will be high this election, it's important we recognize that there are still so many of us who find an excuse every four years on that first Tuesday in November to not make it to the polls. In 2016, only 55.5% of the voting age population cast a vote slightly higher than the 54.9% turnout 4 years earlier, but it is clear there is room to improve. It seems like everyone today has some sort of political opinion or hot take' they are ready to give on social media, but when it comes to actually climbing out from behind the keyboard and into the voting booth, we struggle to get close to full participation from our citizenry. Since 1900, turnout percentages have fluctuated between lows of 49% and highs of 70% with the election of Richard Nixon in 1968 being the last time we broke 60% turnout. We know how high the stakes are for this election and we know what it will mean for the direction of our country for the next 50 years. It is clear there are two vastly different visions for America on the ballot this week. Every vote matters, and your voice can't be heard if you don't participate. Don't expect others to carry the responsibility of voting for you it's your right as an American to express your will at the voting booth. And we know your vote makes a difference, we don't have to look past 2016 to see it. In 2016, the 16 electoral votes of Michigan were decided by 0.3% or roughly 13,000 votes out of almost 5 million cast. New Hampshire, and its 4 electoral votes were decided by 0.4% or 2,700 of 740,000 votes cast. Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes were decided by 27,000 votes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3246 | Smith Leads Missouri Delegation in Fight to Return Fairness to Meat Markets | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), joined by Missouri Reps. Graves, Luetkemeyer, Hartzler, Long, and Wagner introduced theFeed America by Incentivizing Rural (FAIR) Meat Packing Actto ensure a level playing field for Missouri cattlemen and to return to fair prices for both cattlemen and families. The FAIR Meat Packing Act creates two incentives to facilitate the formation of small and mid-sized meat processing facilities allowing cattle producers to compete for better prices in the marketplace. Our cattle producers are some of the hardest working men and women in the countrySaid Rep. SmithThey deserve access to fair markets. Unfortunately, if the big meat packers continue to control the prices this will never be the case. This legislation gives cattle producers the tools they need to form their own processing facilities and take on the big packers. Ultimately this will help producers get better value for their cattle and bring down prices for end consumers who were being gouged at the meat counter by the larger producers. It became beyond apparent this year that the bottlenecks in the food supply negatively impacted both consumers and producers. We must maintain our smaller processors to ensure we minimize supply disruptions especially during black swan events.Said Charlie Besher, Missouri Cattlemen Association Region 3 Vice President from Patton.I want to thank Congressman Smith for always putting Missouri farmers and ranchers first. Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, during one of the most difficult and uncertain times for producers and consumers alike, the price of meat soared in grocery stores across the country. Meanwhile, during that same time, producers saw the price of cattle fall to historic lows. Already struggling with a collapsing supply chain, this phenomenon pushed many producers to the brink of survival. To combat these trends, Rep. Smith introduced legislation, supported by a President Trump Executive Order, to hold accountable those who intentionally manipulate the supply of go… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-smith-announce-establishment-of-ste-genevieve-national-historical-park | Blunt, Smith Announce Establishment of Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) today announced that U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has completed the final step to formally establish the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park. Blunt and Smith led the legislation, which was signed into law in March 2018, to establish the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park and designate it as a unit of the National Park System. This is the first National Historical Park to be established in Missouri. Today, Ste. Genevieve is taking its rightful place among our nation's most historically and culturally significant destinations, said Blunt. Establishing Ste. Genevieve as part of the National Park System has been a years-long effort and we owe this success to all of the local residents who have worked tirelessly to preserve and share this unique part of our state and nation's history. I've been proud to champion this effort in the Senate and I appreciate Secretary Bernhardt's support for getting this done. I hope more Americans will be encouraged to visit our nation's newest national park and experience firsthand what life was like in French colonial America. So many people have worked so hard on this project for so long, said Smith. It was my great pleasure to lead the efforts in Congress along with Senator Blunt to establish this historic national park. I applaud the good folks of Ste. Genevieve for their vision to share their city's rich history. Ste. Genevieve is a jewel in the 8th Congressional District and now, the world will surely come to know why as visitors discover its roots and the thriving community it is today. The new Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is another example of President Trump's dedication to preserving our important national history for the benefit of present and future generations, said Secretary Bernhardt. This pre-Revolutionary War settlement along the banks of the Mississippi River provides a rich story of early French colonization, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-joined-mo-ks-delegation-members-urges-kci-reject-proposed-sale-ccp-backed-enterprise | Hawley, Joined By MO & KS Delegation Members, Urges KCI to Reject Proposed Sale from CCP-Backed Enterprise | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined his colleagues in urging the Kansas City Aviation Department to reject any proposed sale of passenger boarding bridges to Kansas City International Airport (KCI) by CIMC-Tianda, a Chinese state-backed company. The lawmakers warn that CIMC-Tianda's passenger bridges may allow the Chinese government to access the personal data of airport employees or to disrupt communications between ground control and aircraft. The letter reads,This poses a serious risk to American national security. The Chinese government has long used state-backed enterprises like CIMC-Tianda to advance its strategic interests. Beijing also recognizes the critical role U.S. transportation infrastructure including our airports plays not just in our citizens' lives, but also in the functioning of our economy and, in times of crisis, the mobilization of our nation's resources to protect American citizens. That is why Beijing has repeatedly targeted that infrastructure for disruption or interference using cyber and other means." CIMC-Tianda has a long history of illegal activity in the U.S., including industrial espionage, and was previously banned from selling passenger bridges by a U.S. district court in Houston. Senator Hawley was joined by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Reps. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.), Ron Estes (R-Kan.), Sam Graves (R-Mo.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). Read the full letterhereor below. October 30, 2020 Patrick Klein Director of Aviation Kansas City Aviation Department 601 Brasilia Avenue Kansas City, MO 64153 Dear Mr. Klein: We understand the Kansas City International Airport (KCI) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to purchase passenger boarding bridges. We understand as well that CIMC-Tianda, a Chinese state-backed enterprise, may respond to that RFP. We urge you to reject any proposal from CIMC-Tianda in order to prevent the Chinese government from harming our nation's aviation infrastructure and those who rely on it. CIMC-Tianda has a long history of illegal activity i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-commends-hhs-for-awarding-nearly-13-million-in-covid-19-aid-to-296-missouri-nursing-homes | Blunt Commends HHS for Awarding Nearly $13 Million in COVID-19 Aid to 296 Missouri Nursing Homes | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing nearly $13 million in coronavirus relief funding to 296 nursing homes in Missouri. This pandemic has taken the lives of more than 60,000 nursing home residents across the country, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, said Blunt. We need to make sure nursing homes have more support to not only protect patients, but also the health care providers and staff who they rely on for care and other services. I appreciate the administration for releasing this funding that will help keep Missourians and their loved ones safe as our nation continues the fight against this pandemic. Blunt commended HHS for providing nearly $84 million in August and nearly $165.4 million in May in coronavirus relief funding to nursing facilities in Missouri. The Blunt-backed CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act together provided a total of $175 billion for hospitals and health care providers nationwide. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-klobuchar-and-colleagues-urge-state-department-to-prioritize-policies-to-support-intercountry-adoption-in-search-for-new-accrediting-entities | Blunt, Klobuchar and Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Policies to Support Intercountry Adoption in Search for New Accrediting Entities | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, along with U.S. Senators Richard Burr (N.C.), Chris Van Hollen (Md.), James Inhofe (Okla.), James Lankford (Okla.), Mike Lee (Utah), and Roger Wicker (Miss.), sent a letter urging the State Department to prioritize policies to promote intercountry adoption as the department searches for new accrediting entities for intercountry adoption service providers. We urge the Department to use this search as an opportunity to recommit to one of the purposes of the Intercountry Adoption Act, to improve the ability of the Federal Government to assist' families seeking to adopt children from other countries, the senators wrote. Since the designation of the first accrediting entities in 2006, it has become clear that the intercountry adoption process can be influenced as much by the policies and procedures of an accrediting entity as the laws or regulations that govern intercountry adoption. The selection of a new accrediting entity or entitieswith the right priorities in mindcan play an important role in ensuring that the federal government will facilitate rather than encumber the ability of a child in need to have a family willing to provide a stable and loving home. In the letter, the senators ask the State Department to look specifically at the fee schedule for accrediting entities to ensure they do not impose undue financial burdens on families seeking to adopt internationally, especially low-income families, families seeking to adopt sibling groups, or families seeking to adopt children with disabilities. The senators also ask the State Department to provide additional information regarding changes to the Substantial Compliance System, citing feedback they have received from intercountry adoption stakeholders that the updates increase demand for compliance in some existing measures without increasing flexibility in others. Read the full text of the letter here… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=474 | Rep. Long Announces $3 Million USDA Investment for Critical Community Services in Rural Areas | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Long Announces $3 Million USDA Grant for Critical Community Services in Rural Areas Washington, October 28, 2020 Today, the Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $871 million to improve critical community resources in rural areas. The USDA has awarded Willard, MO $3 million to purchase land and build a state of the art Physicians' Clinic in a prime location that will employ two full-time family practice physicians, four mid-level providers, and two mental health providers, as well as rotating specialists in the clinic. President Trump has gone to great lengths to improve our communities, and the USDA's latest investment will ensure Southwest Missourians will have access to the critical services they need, said Rep. Long. President Trump and Secretary Perdue have been strong allies of rural communities across the country, and their efforts will provide essential healthcare services to Willard, MO and the surrounding areas. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-sikeston-r-6-school-district-awarded-over-1-million-in-grant-funding-to-build-community-safe-room | Blunt: Sikeston R-6 School District Awarded Over $1 Million in Grant Funding to Build Community Safe Room | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced that the Sikeston R-6 School District is receiving a more than $1 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to build a community safe room. Safe rooms are a lifeline for Missourians who live in areas that are often hit by severe storms and tornadoes, said Blunt. This project has been a years-long priority for the Sikeston community, and I'm glad they will have the funding they need to build this life-saving facility. The grant will fund the construction of a new community safe room at the Sikeston R-6 School District - Kindergarten Center Campus in Sikeston. The school safe room will have a maximum occupancy of 492 and will also serve as a performing arts center/multi-purpose space. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sens-blunt-and-durbin-reps-smith_bustos-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-call-for-corps-to-fund-upper-mississippi-water-infrastructure-projects | Sens. Blunt & Durbin, Reps. Smith & Bustos Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for Corps to Fund Upper Mississippi Water Infrastructure Projects | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Dick Durbin (Ill.), along with U.S. Representatives Jason Smith (Mo.) and Cheri Bustos (Ill.), led a bipartisan, bicameral call for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to include construction funding for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) in the Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan. In a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James and Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon, the lawmakers urged the Corps to take this next step toward lock modernization and ecosystem restoration to strengthen water infrastructure along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The lawmakers wrote, Our nation's water infrastructure plays a critical role in maintaining our competitiveness in the global economy by ensuring the safest, least expensive, most environmentally-friendly, and most efficient movement of goods to market, but the current backlog of outstanding water infrastructure projects pending before the Corps is putting that competitiveness at risk. NESP, which was authorized in Title VIII of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, would modernize and expand seven outdated locks and restore ecosystems. Including construction funding for NESP in the FY 2021 Work Plan would build on the $4.5 million investment in preconstruction engineering and design for the projects in FY2020. The lawmakers continued, As this infrastructure continues to age (currently well past its intended lifetime) the risk of catastrophic failure grows. It is imperative that we address this issue before not after such a failure occurs. This window in time, with a new construction start available, is the best opportunity to begin the long-awaited NESP program. Waterways Council, Inc. and its members greatly appreciate the leadership from Congresswoman Bustos, Congressman Smith, Senator Blunt, Senator Durbin and all who co-signed onto this letter, advocati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-applauds-inclusion-northeast-missouri-ports-new-port-statistical-area | Graves Applauds Inclusion of Northeast Missouri Ports in new Port Statistical Area | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, applauded the recent announcement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Mid-America Port Commission Port Statistical Area and several Port Authorities along the Mississippi River in Northeast Missouri will be included. "The Mississippi River plays a major role in getting our goods to market. Federally recognizing these ports is critical to their success and existence. The new Port Statistical Area will go a long way towards ensuring that we have an accurate assessment of what is being shipped out of Northeast Missouri, potentially opening the door to more economic development. Congratulations to the folks who have worked hard to establish these ports over the years and to everyone involved in getting this PSA approved by the Corps of Engineers," said Graves. North Missouri public ports in the Mid-America Port Commission Port Statistical Area will include the Lewis County Port Authority, Marion/Ralls County Port Authority, and the Pike/Lincoln County Port Authority. A port statistical area helps the Corps of Engineers gather shipping data and rank ports based on that data. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-celebrates-agency-approvals-little-otter-creek-lake-project | Graves Celebrates Agency Approvals for Little Otter Creek Lake Project | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Kansas City, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today celebrated the announcement that all agencies involved have lent their approval to the Little Otter Creek Lake Project so it can begin construction. The project has been in the works for nearly 25 years. "This is great news for Northwest Missouri. Droughts in recent years made it more clear than ever that this water supply is desperately needed. Folks have put in countless hours of work to see this come to fruition and I'm glad it has finally gotten through the bureaucratic hurdles so they can start construction. Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to move this project forward and I look forward to seeing the lake completed," said Graves. Graves has worked to help get the federal government to commit over 16 million dollars to the project, in addition to pushing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work with local officials and contractors to move the project along. Once completed, Little Otter Creek Lake will provide a source of drinking water to communities in Caldwell County and surrounding areas, with the secondary purpose of providing flood control and recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking, and the enjoyment of nature. Construction is expected to begin next Summer. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-joins-bipartisan-bicameral-call-corps-prioritize-upper-mississippi | Graves joins bipartisan, bicameral call for Corps to prioritize Upper Mississippi Water Infrastructure Projects | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined a bipartisan, bicameral call for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to include construction funding for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) in the Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan. In a letter, the lawmakers urged the Corps to take this next step toward lock modernization and ecosystem restoration to strengthen water infrastructure along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The inland waterway system is critical to the transportation of a number of American products and plays a key role in the agriculture economy. NESP, which was authorized in Title VIII of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, would modernize and expand seven outdated locks and restore ecosystems. Including construction funding for NESP would build on the $4.5 million investment in preconstruction engineering and design (PED) for the projects in FY20. "NESP is a critically important multi-purpose program that allows the Corps to address both navigation and ecosystem restoration in an integrated approach that construct new locks at seven existing sites, thereby opening the river up to two-way traffic," the lawmakers wrote. "Our nation's water infrastructure plays a critical role in maintaining our competitiveness in the global economy by ensuring the safest, least expensive, most environmentally-friendly, and most efficient movement of goods to market, but the current backlog of outstanding water infrastructure projects pending before the Corps is putting that competitiveness at risk." Text of the letter is below and can be found here. October 26, 2020 The Honorable R.D. James Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army 108 Army Pentagon Washington DC, 20310 Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon Chief of Engineers and Commanding General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20314-1000 Dear Assistant Secret… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-votes-to-confirm-judge-amy-coney-barrett-to-the-supreme-court | Blunt Votes to Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after voting to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court: Throughout this confirmation process, Judge Amy Coney Barrett proved time and again why she will make a tremendous addition to the Supreme Court. She clearly understands that the role of a judge is to interpret and apply the law and the Constitution as they are written, not as she wishes they were written. She is a brilliant jurist with the right temperament to serve on the nation's highest court. The effusive praise she received from colleagues, students, and even those who disagreed with her judicial philosophy spoke not only to her professional credentials, but also her personal character. I was proud to have the opportunity to support Judge Barrett's confirmation and look forward to seeing her sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Last week, Blunt met with Judge Barrett [PHOTOS, VIDEO] and delivered remarks on the Senate floor [VIDEO] in support of her confirmation. In a Meet the Press interview the day after President Trump announced Judge Barrett's nomination, Blunt said he was eager to vote for her confirmation and made clear that the confirmation process was in line with well-established historical precedent. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-praises-upcoming-confirmation-amy-coney-barrett-us-supreme-court | Hawley Praises Upcoming Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor in support of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate is scheduled to vote on final confirmation of Judge Barrett this evening. Senator Hawley said,The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett is truly historic. This is the most openly pro-life judicial nominee to the Supreme Court in my lifetime. This is an individual who has been open in her criticism of that illegitimate decisionRoe v. Wade. This is a nominee who has been open about her faith and her faith commitments and the way she and her husband live their lives immersed in their Catholic faith and raise their children in their Catholic faith and want others to have the freedom to be able to do the same." "And her nomination, and I anticipate her confirmation, tonight, in just a few hours on this floor, will show that there's nothing wrong with any of that. In fact, people of faith should be welcome on the Supreme Court of the United States. People of Judge Barrett's convictions should be welcome on the Supreme Court of the United States, and in just a few hours, in the vote of this body, we will confirm that that is indeed the case." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-senate-confirms-openly-pro-life-justice | Hawley: Senate Confirms Openly Pro-Life Justice | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)pledged in Julythat he would only support nominees for the Supreme Court whose record demonstrated that they understood Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided. Judge Amy Coney Barrett met this standard and earned his vote for her confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. Senator Hawley released the following statement after the Senate vote: "History has been made with the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. She is the most openly pro-life Supreme Court nominee to be confirmed in my lifetime. Despite being the subject of vicious attacks by the left for years, she refused to give in to the unconstitutional religious tests that Democrats sought to impose against her. This religious bigotry failed and must never be repeated. "Judge Barrett is a stellar intellect and a fair and impartial jurist. With this confirmation, our nation's highest Court is now more committed than ever to the rule of law and to upholding our fundamental constitutional rights. President Trump and Senate Republicans were elected to put strong constitutionalists on the Supreme Court, and that is exactly what we have in Justice Barrett." Senator Hawley spoke about Judge Barrett's faith and pro-life views on the Senate floor this afternoon ahead of the vote.Watch his full remarks here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-welcomes-usda-announcement-authorize-additional-500-million-quality-food | Senator Hawley Welcomes USDA Announcement to Authorize Additional $500 Million for Quality Food Distribution During the Pandemic | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | After Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue calling for an additional round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, USDA announced the authorization of $500 million to the quality food distribution program.Senator Hawley applauds the timely announcement to begin the deliveries of quality food boxes on November 1 through December 31, 2020. The Farmers to Families Food Box program has been a critical lifeline for thousands of families across Missouri throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,"Senator Hawley said. I applaud the USDA for authorizing additional funding to this program tohelpensure households have food on the tablein themonths to come." Hawley sent this letter after hearing reports that food banks across Missouri have seen significant declines in recent weeks in the supply and quality of food made available to them through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In May 2020, Senator Hawley, along with Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), urged Secretary Purdue to strengthen the Farmers to Families Food Box program by approving the participation of Convoy of Hope. As of September 2020, Convoy of Hope has distributedover 150 million meals. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3233 | And Then There Were Nine | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation as the 9th Justice on a now full Supreme Court represents the culmination of a process begun over one month ago. Her nomination, subsequent vetting and hearing before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee and confirmation on the Floor of the United States Senate highlights a process in which she answered two straight 10 hour days of countless questioning as well as answers she provided in writing to an additional 430 questions submitted by Senators. She was subjected to the Left's effort to cast her as someone who had brokered some sort of back room deal' with President Trump to dismantle Americans' healthcare protections, and they even went so far as to throw religious bigotry her way for putting her Catholic faith at the center of her life. But in the end, our Constitution, as it always does, provided the pathway for a process of an appropriate length of hearing, questioning, advice, consent and confirmation of Judge Barrett. Through the first three days of confirmation hearings, we watched as Democrat Senators lifted the talking points of the Left and reiterated outrageous claims about some sort of hidden agenda Coney Barrett simply must have. The clamored about her desire to end pre-existing conditions (untrue), they complained about not having enough time to appropriately vet her (untrue) but then wasted their entire questioning time with campaign style speeches attacking President Trump, while not actually asking Judge Barrett any questions. They protested about her honoring Supreme Court nominee precedent and not indicating how she would rule on hypothetical cases or provide criticisms of past court rulings. In the end, they refused to even do their Senatorial duty and walked out of the vote to advance her nomination to the full U.S. Senate body. On the final day of hearings, we learned more about Amy Coney Barrett the person, not the judge. In remarkable testimony from Laura Wolk, the first blind woman to clerk at the Supreme Court, we heard about how Barrett hel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-klobuchar-introduce-bill-to-drive-tourism-growth-across-nation-in-wake-of-coronavirus-pandemic | Blunt, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Drive Tourism Growth Across Nation in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), co-chairs of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, introduced legislation that will help improve tourism across the country by studying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry and identifying policy recommendations to assist the hard-hit industry. The Protecting Tourism in the United States Act directs the U.S. Department of Commerce, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the heads of other relevant federal agencies, to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on different sectors of the travel and tourism industry. The bill also requires the Department of Commerce to consult with representatives from a range of travel and tourism sectors and provide policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry. To facilitate action on policies that provide immediate relief to the industry, the bill requires completion of an interim study within three months of the bill being enacted. The House companion legislation, led by U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (Fla.) and Fred Upton (Mich.), passed the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce in September. The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly devastating for hardworking Missourians whose livelihoods depend on the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, said Blunt. Having a full understanding of the pandemic's impact on jobs and the economy will help us ensure we have the right policies in place to support a full recovery in this critical sector. It's especially important for a state like ours with all of our incredible parks, attractions, restaurants, and hotels that make Missouri a top travel destination. From Lake Superior to the Mall of America, Minnesota is home to exceptional tourist destinationsbut as travel has been limited during the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism industry has been hit particularly hard, said Kl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-calls-usda-ensure-distribution-quality-food-throughout-missouri-during-pandemic | Hawley Calls on USDA to Ensure Distribution of Quality Food Throughout Missouri During Pandemic | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue calling on the agency to provide an additional round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box program ahead of its impending end date on October 31 and to ensure the continued distribution of quality food throughout Missouri during the pandemic. Hawley calls attention to reports that food banks across Missouri have seen a significant declineinthe supply and quality of food from the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which has been a critical lifeline for thousands of Missourians during the pandemic. With millions out of work, businesses fighting to stay afloat, and hundreds of thousands of people joining the unemployment rolls on a weekly basis, federal nutrition programs will continue to play an essential role in helping families weather this crisis. The Farmers to Families Food Box program is a key part of the federal relief framework and should be prioritized. Senator Josh Hawley In May 2020, Senator Hawley, along with Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), urged Secretary Purdue to strengthen the Farmers to Families Food Box program by approving the participation of Convoy of Hope. As of September 2020, Convoy of Hopehas distributedover 150 million meals. Read the full letter here or below. October 23, 2020 The Honorable Sonny Perdue Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 11400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250 Dear Secretary Perdue, It has come to my attention that food banks across my home state of Missouri have seen a significant decline in recent weeks in the supply of food made available to them through the Farmers to Families Food Box program. Several stakeholders have also told me of a drop in food quality associated with the program, as contracts with out-of-state producers have complicated the distribution process. The Farmers to Families Food Box program has been a critical lifeline for thousands of needy families across my state throughout the COVI… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-start-of-new-construction-at-former-bannister-federal-complex-an-exciting-milestone | Blunt: Start of New Construction at Former Bannister Federal Complex an Exciting Milestone | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) delivers remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bannister Federal Complex redevelopment project in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, October 22, 2020. WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after participating remotely in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bannister Federal Complex redevelopment project in Kansas City, Mo.: The start of new construction at the former Bannister Federal Complex is an exciting milestone years in the making, said Blunt. This project is transforming a historic site into a modernized manufacturing and distribution hub, which will support new permanent jobs and encourage additional economic development in the Kansas City region. I appreciate the great work Bannister Transformation & Development, and all of their dedicated employees, have done to reach this point. I was proud to support this project and I will continue working with local, state, and federal officials as the redevelopment moves forward. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Blunt has led efforts in Congress to secure federal support for the redevelopment project. Blunt worked to include $200 million in the FY2017 funding bill for the Bannister Road Disposition, the final appropriation needed to allow the site to move forward on transfer, demolition, and remediation. In 2013, Congress passed and the president signed into law Blunt's amendment that cleared the way for the redevelopment process. Blunt visited the site in 2019 and 2018 to receive updates on the project. On July 4th, 1942, Senator Harry S. Truman broke ground on the Pratt and Whitney Plant, a manufacturing site for aircraft engines during World War II. The site later became the Bannister Federal Complex, which supported U.S. national security efforts for more than 70 years. The project to restore the historic site to a productive part of the Kansas City region was a collaborative effort between federal and state agencies and private develo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-welcomes-usdas-915-million-investment-to-expand-broadband-in-rural-missouri | Blunt Welcomes USDA’s $91.5 Million Investment to Expand Broadband in Rural Missouri | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that it is investing an additional $91.5 million in grant funding through the ReConnect Pilot Program to expand rural broadband in Missouri. The Blunt-backed FY2020 government funding bill included $550 million for the program, which targets areas that currently lack access to broadband and includes provisions that prevent overbuilding existing infrastructure. The pandemic has brought even more attention to how critical connectivity is to education, health care, and jobs, said Blunt. Ending the digital divide will level the playing field for people in rural areas who haven't had the same opportunities to compete and succeed. I'll continue working to ensure we have the policies and resources in place to address one of the most important economic and quality of life issues facing our rural areas. In Missouri and across the country, technology and innovation are vital to agricultural production, said USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce. Our commitment to invest in rural America cannot be achieved without addressing the digital divide our rural communities face because of a lack of high-speed broadband internet. Missouri received nearly 20 percent of the total nationwide allocation for this grant cycle. With today's announcement, Missouri has received nearly $200 million in funding through the program over the past two years, including: $3 million in August 2020; $60.9 million in January 2020; and $41.6 million in November 2019. Blunt supported the creation of the ReConnect Pilot Program in the FY2018 government funding bill, and supported additional funding for the program in the FY2019 and FY2020 funding bills. Following are the details of the awardees announced today, according to USDA: The Stoutland Telephone Company, doing business as (DBA) Missouricom, will use a $4.6 million ReConnect grant to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network, which connect 2,390 pe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-colleagues-introduce-resolution-condemning-ccp-forced-labor-tibet | Hawley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning CCP Forced Labor In Tibet | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)introduced a resolutioncondemning the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) use of forced labor inTibetand demanding that American companies divest of suppliers who useTibetan or other forced labor. The resolution also calls for an investigation into the CCP's forced labor program, so the world can see the full extent of Beijing's latest assault on religious freedom inTibet. "Beijing is using modern slavery to punishTibetans for practicing their religious faith. This is just the latest example of the lengths to which the CCP is willing to go to impose its will on others. We must hold Beijing accountable and that starts with ending American corporations' complicity in Chinese forced labor." Senator Josh Hawley Senator Hawley's resolution is a response torecentevidencethat the CCP is removingTibetans from their homes and forcing them to work at state-assigned jobs, often far from their families and communities. The resolutioniscosponsored by Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.). Senator Hawley has previouslyintroduced legislationto hold American companies accountable for slave labor in their supply chains. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-introduces-legislation-protect-victims-trafficking-child | Wagner Introduces Legislation to Protect Victims of Trafficking, Child Exploitation, Identity Theft, Financial Crimes | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Ann Wagner | W000812 | wagner.house.gov | wagner | https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced the Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Act to codify and expand the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Victim Assistance Program (VAP) to ensure victims of federal crimes have access to the assistance and support they need. In January 2020, the Department of Homeland Security issued the "Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor, and Child Sexual Exploitation." Acting Secretary Chad Wolf called for the expansion of the Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Program as a core part of implementing this strategy and putting victims first. "I'm proud to introduce the Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Act to improve support of victims of crimes investigated by DHS's Homeland Security Investigations, including human trafficking, child exploitation, identity theft, human rights violations, and financial crimes," said Congresswoman Wagner. "This bill would formally establish the Victim Assistance Program and fund trained victim assistance specialists so that HSI offices in Missouri and throughout the country have experts on hand to support victims. We must make sure victims of federal crime have their rights protected and are referred to support services as they move through the investigation and prosecution process." "Human trafficking and exploitation have no place in our society. As we work to fight against these heinous acts, we must also protect and support the thousands of men, women and children who fall victim each year," said Congressman Cuellar. "This bipartisan legislation will expand community and victim services to survivors so they are able to rebuild their lives. As the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, I will continue to fund programs that support the needs of victims and survivors of these horrible crimes. I look forward to working Congresswoman Wagner in passing this importan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.blunt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/blunt-meets-with-judge-amy-coney-barrett | Blunt Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | CLICK HEREFor Photos WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met with Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Blunt previously supported her confirmation to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and will vote in favor of her confirmation to the Supreme Court. Following Are Blunt's Remarks at the Meeting: Judge Barrett's been on my short list for the Supreme Court since the time she was confirmed as a circuit judge. Everything that happened in the hearing only intensified my belief that she'll be a great justice on the Supreme Court and I look forward to supporting her next week and seeing her sworn in shortly after that. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3226 | Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Secure Drug Supply | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Jason Smith(R-MO) introduced the Secure America's Medicine Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to begin procuring critical medications the Federal Government should ensure are readily available for the American public in the event of another national health emergency. According to Congressman Smith, one of the lasting impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is that it has shown us our overreliance upon foreign drug manufacturing clearly puts American lives at risk. Earlier this year, Congressman Smith had his amendment pass the U.S. House of Representatives requiring HHS to compile a list of those critical medications for procurement. This legislation takes the next step in now requiring HHS to begin the process of securing and building our own domestic stockpile of those medications. The Strategic National Stockpile would be required to maintain specific inventory levels of designated critical medications or their key ingredients in specified domestic locations. We know we can no longer rely on adversarial nations for the life-sustaining medications Americans need,said Congressman Smith. Hostile authoritarian regimeslike the Chinese Communist Partyshould never have the ability to decide which drugs the American people have access to. We cannot allow China to hold American lives in its hands. My legislation will ensure our National Strategic Stockpile has the critical drugs that Americans need in the event of another public health emergency,Smith continued. More importantly, this legislation will show us where the vulnerabilities in our supply chain exist to serve as a blueprint to put the American people back in control of our medical supply chain. Bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States is one of President Trump's top priorities, and this legislation will accomplish exactly that." Rep. Smith was joined by his Democratic colleague, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL), who said, COVID-19 has laid bare that our supply chains need… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-statement-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google | Senator Hawley Statement on DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced an antitrust lawsuit against Google: "Today's lawsuit is the most important antitrust case in a generation. Google and its fellow Big Tech monopolists exercise unprecedented power over the lives of ordinary Americans, controlling everything from the news we read to the security of our most personal information. And Google in particular has gathered and maintained that power through illegal means. That is why I launched a sweeping antitrust investigation of Google when I was Missouri Attorney General, and that's why I stand behind the Department of Justice's actions today. But to be clear - this is just a first step, and I will continue to fight for the legislative solutions needed to end the tyranny of Big Tech." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3225 | Censored & Banned | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | What do White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Republican Judiciary Committee leader Jim Jordan and President Trump's Campaign all have in common? Each one of them had their social media accounts temporarily banned this week for sharing the New York Post's story about Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden and emails showing he leveraged his father's roll as Vice President in his international business dealings. You aren't missing anything, this is exactly what it looks like companies such as Twitter and Facebook using their ability to control and censor the news, messages, and information seen by their hundreds of millions of users here in the United States to impact the outcome of the 2020 elections. Last week, I raised alarms about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Megan Markle, using titles bestowed upon them by a foreign government to interfere with our elections. This week it is just a different type of elitists, Silicon Valley, trying to meddle in the Presidential elections to benefit theirchosen candidate, Joe Biden. As a result of their actions, the Federal Elections Commission should immediately investigate these companies for providing undisclosed and potentially illegal campaign support to Joe Biden. In this case, Twitter and Facebook hid behind a thinly veiled argument of not allowing the posting of hacked materials. If that was the case, why did they not ban stories about hacked tax information of President Trump? The truth is, this is just the latest in the most blatant examples of left leaning coastal tech types who hate republicans, hate President Trump, and hate middle America trying to do everything they can to influence the outcome of the upcoming elections. The double standard is absurd. Twitter and Facebook let stand wild conspiracy theories and made up fake negative news hits about President Trump, but they immediately take down and ban the circulation of news the American people deserve to know, but under their calculous is too damaging for Joe Biden to let stand. Stories f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-blasts-facebook-rejecting-ads-pro-life-groups | Senator Hawley Blasts Facebook for Rejecting Ads from Pro-Life Groups | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg questioning the company's suspension of advertising privileges for pro-life groups, including Susan B. Anthony List and Missouri-based Choose Life Marketing. The Susan B. Anthony List ads were rejected from Facebook on the basis of a draft "fact check" from the anti-Trump news site The Dispatch, while Choose Life Marketing had its ad distribution privileges abruptly suspended with no policy explanation from Facebook. Senator Hawley wrote, "Facebook's censors have apparently been busy this week. Your company's decision to restrict the spread of a story reporting on corruption allegations surrounding Hunter Biden is now a matter of national news and the subject of congressional inquiries. That makes it all the more inexplicableor, perhaps, all the more frustratingly predictablethat Facebook would choose this same week to target pro-life content on its platform." This week Senator Hawley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, called on Facebook and Twitter CEOs to testify on potential violations of federal election law in their censorship of the New York Post's reporting on Hunter Biden. Read the full letter here or below. October 16, 2020 Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive Officer Facebook, Inc. 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg: Facebook's censors have apparently been busy this week. Your company's decision to restrict the spread of a story reporting on corruption allegations surrounding Hunter Biden is now a matter of national news and the subject of congressional inquiries. That makes it all the more inexplicableor, perhaps, all the more frustratingly predictablethat Facebook would choose this same week to target pro-life content on its platform. First, Choose Life Marketinga Missouri-based advertising agency doing business with crisis pregnancy centers throughout the countrysaw its ad distribution privileges abruptly suspended, without any explanation for what Facebo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/following-potential-campaign-finance-violation-hawley-call-facebook-twitter-ceos-testify-regarding | Following Potential Campaign Finance Violation, Hawley to Call Facebook & Twitter CEOS to Testify Regarding Censorship of NY Post Story | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, announced he would call Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify on potential violations of federal election law in their censorship of the New York Post's reporting on Hunter Biden. Senator Hawley has also called on the Federal Election Commission to open an investigation in the matter. .@Twitter @jack this is not nearly good enough. In fact, it's a joke. It's downright insulting. I will ask you - and @Facebook - to give an explanation UNDER OATH to the Senate subcommittee I chair. These are potential violations of election law, and that's a crime https://t.co/Rylva8UJv9 Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 15, 2020 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/sen-hawley-formally-invites-facebook-and-twitter-testify-regarding-censorship-new-york-post | Sen. Hawley Formally Invites Facebook and Twitter to Testify Regarding Censorship of New York Post & Potential Campaign Finance Violation | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) formally invited Facebook and Twitter to testify regarding their censorship of the New York Post's reporting on Hunter Biden. Senator Hawley said that the companies have violated campaign finance law by offering an in-kind contribution to the Biden campaign. Senator Hawley's letter to Facebook can be found here and his letter to Twitter can be found here. October 15, 2020 Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive Officer Facebook, Inc. 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 By Email Dear Mr. Zuckerberg: I invite you to testify, on a date to be determined before the election, at the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism hearing entitled Digital Platforms and Election Interference. As your company is no doubt aware, corporations are forbidden from contributing anything of valuefinancial or otherwiseto support the election of candidates for public office. Accordingly, this hearing will consider potential campaign law violations arising from your company's decision, on October 14, 2020, to support the presidential campaign of Joe Biden by suppressing the distribution of a New York Post article entitled Smoking-gun email reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to VP dad." Committee rules require that you provide your testimony and curriculum vitae for distribution to members of the Committee and the press at least 24 hours before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Please send an electronic copy of your testimony and curriculum vitae to Jason_Covey@judiciary-rep.senate.gov. Please contact Jason Covey at (202) 224-5225 with any questions. We look forward to your testimony. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator October 15, 2020 Jack Dorsey Chief Executive Officer Twitter, Inc. 1355 Market Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94103 By Email Dear Mr. Dorsey: I invite you to testify, on a date to be determined before the election, at the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism hearing entitled Digital Platfo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-calls-fec-investigation-potential-kind-contributions-twitter-and-facebook-biden-campaign | Hawley Calls for FEC Investigation of Potential In-Kind Contributions from Twitter and Facebook to Biden Campaign | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) General Counsel expressing serious concerns about the possibility of campaign finance violations benefitting the Biden campaign in Twitter and Facebook's suppression of the New York Post's reporting on Hunter Biden. Senator Hawley writes that, as the Biden campaign derives value from the suppression of the story, the companies may have therefore made in-kind contributions to the campaign. Senator Hawley writes, These possible campaign-finance violations by two of the most powerful corporations in America comes only weeks before Election Day, and while millions of Americans are in the midst of voting. I ask that the FEC take immediate action to investigate these potential violations and, if appropriate, take remedial action to prevent further interference with the 2020 Presidential election. Senator Hawley has also today written letters to Facebook and Twitter demanding answers regarding their censorship of the story. Read the full letter here or below. October 14, 2020 Lisa J. Stevenson Acting General Counsel Federal Election Commission Office of General Counsel 1050 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20463 Dear Ms. Stevenson: I write to express serious concern about the possibility that egregious campaign-finance violations benefitting the Biden campaign may be playing out in real time, just weeks before the presidential election. Earlier today, the New York Post published a bombshell report that Hunter Biden facilitated a meeting between a Ukrainian energy executive and his father, who was then Vice President. The Post article cites evidence that would directly contradict Joe Biden's claim that he has never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings." The Post's reporting has understandably attracted substantial public discussion. And countless Americans have sought to discuss and debate that article via the forums in which so much of our political speech occurs: on social media. But two social-media platfo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-answers-facebook-over-censorship-hunter-biden-article | Hawley Demands Answers from Facebook Over Censorship of Hunter Biden Article | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MO | Joshua Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | legacy | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the company's decision to censor a story regarding Hunter Biden's contacts with Ukrainian energy executives. Senator Hawley asked Facebook whether it is normal policy to reduce distribution of articles before they have been fact-checked, if they have any evidence the story contains disinformation, and whether any member of the Biden-Harris campaign encouraged or requested Facebook suppress the story. Read the full letter here or below. October 14, 2020 Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive Officer Facebook, Inc. 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg: Today, the New York Post released a story revealing that Hunter Biden facilitated a meeting with a Ukrainian energy executive and his father, who was then serving as Vice President. In it, the Post offers evidence that directly contradicts the claims of the Democratic nominee for president, who had previously stated that he has never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings. Yet it has come to my attention that this news reportone clearly relevant to the public interesthas been censored on Facebook. A representative from your company has publicly stated that Facebook will be reducing [the story's] distribution on our platform while a third-party fact-check takes place. The seemingly selective nature of this public intervention suggests partiality on the part of Facebook. And your efforts to suppress the distribution of content revealing potentially unethical activity by a candidate for president raises a number of additional questions, to which I expect responses immediately. Is it your normal policy to reduce the distribution of stories on your platform before they have been fact-checked? If so, what is your specific policy and where is such policy stated? If you have evidence that this news story contains disinformation or have otherwise determined that there are inaccuracies with the reporting, will you disclose them to the public so that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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