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| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senate-unanimously-passes-hawley-bill-to-make-missouri-churchill-museum-a-national-historic-landmark/ | Senate Unanimously Passes Hawley Bill to Make Missouri Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Senate unanimously passed Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo). legislation to designate America’s National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. “Missouri is home of Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech that marked the beginning of the Cold War,” said Senator Hawley. “I’m proud to have shepherded this legislation through the Senate to rightfully commemorate Missouri’s friendship with one of the greatest leaders in world history.” The museum is located on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri. On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill joined President Harry S. Truman to speak at the Missouri college. It was at this site that Churchill famously described the state of foreign affairs in Europe by saying, “From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent.” In the 1960s to honor the 20th anniversary of Churchill’s visit, Westminster College imported a 17th-century church from London to Fulton. The church of St. Mary Aldermanbury was moved stone-by-stone to Westminster’s campus. Reconstruction was completed in 1969 and is today’s location of the museum. The legislation will: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-bill-to-protect-children-from-ai-chatbots-gains-new-cosponsors/ | Hawley Bill to Protect Children from AI Chatbots Gains New Cosponsors | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced additional cosponsors for the GUARD Act, his bipartisan legislation that would protect children from predatory AI chatbots. In addition to the GUARD Act’s original cosponsors Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), Senator Hawley secured additional support for the GUARD Act from Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R- Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). Senator Hawley’s GUARD Act would ban AI companions for minors, mandate that AI chatbots disclose its non-human status, and create new crimes for companies that make AI for minors that solicit or produce sexual content. The legislation is gaining traction in the Senate as a bipartisan coalition works to protect the most vulnerable. “AI chatbots are killing our kids. I’m thankful to see this issue gaining bipartisan momentum in the Senate,” said Senator Hawley. “We must unite to ensure our children are protected from predatory AI chatbots.” “It’s too easy for our children to gain access to AI bots that produce horrific content,” said Senator Cotton. “Our bill will require companies to use proper age verification to ensure minors don’t have access to AI-generated explicit content.” “AI chatbots with no safeguards pose real harm to our children. Parents should not have to wonder whether a digital tool in their home is manipulating or endangering their kids,” said Senator Lankford. “The GUARD Act sets firm safety standards and prevents companies from giving minors access to unsafe AI systems. Families deserve that level of protection.” “AI chatbots can act like online predators, luring our kids into mental health issues and exploitation,” said Senator Lee. “Parents want better tools and fewer threats to their families, and kids deserve protection from AI-perpetrated harm. The GUARD Act would criminalize targeting minors with fake AI companio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-answers-from-fda-following-reports-agency-delayed-review-of-mifepristone/ | Hawley Demands Answers from FDA Following Reports Agency Delayed Review of Mifepristone | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary following reports that he ordered the agency to delay a review of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. Senator Hawley wrote, “Six months ago, you told me you were “committed to conducting a review of mifepristone,” the chemical abortion drug. You repeated this commitment to state attorneys general and other members of Congress. Yet according to news reports yesterday, you have ordered this promised safety review delayed until after the midterms. Indeed, it is unclear whether you are conducting an independent safety review at all.” “This is totally unacceptable. I cannot emphasize enough the danger of playing politics with women’s health. In President Trump’s first term, HHS required an in-person visit with a licensed physician before dispensing the chemical abortion drug. The safety rules also required in-person dispensing of the drug in a clinical setting. But Joe Biden removed those guardrails,” Senator Hawley continued. “The safety regulations from President Trump’s first term should be reinstated. But you have not done so. And news reports indicate you are attempting to sideline any review of mifepristone safety.” Senator Hawley first sent a letter to Commissioner Makary after he stated the FDA had “no plans to take action” on mifepristone. In his response, Makary assured Senator Hawley that he was “committed to conducting a review of mifepristone.” Months later, the FDA inexplicably approved a new generic abortion drug. Senator Hawley sent Commissioner Makary another letter in October, questioning the timing of that decision after Makary committed to conducting a full review of the chemical abortion drug. Read the full letter here or below. Dr. Marty Makary Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Commissioner Makary: Six months ago, you told me you were “committed to conducting a review of mifepristone,” the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-40-5-million-in-additional-funding-for-cleanup-of-coldwater-creek/ | Hawley Secures $40.5 Million in Additional Funding for Cleanup of Coldwater Creek | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Army Corps of Engineers has committed to provide $40.5 million in additional funding devoted to the cleanup of Coldwater Creek and related sites in the St. Louis region. The funds will be used for remediation activities under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to clean up radioactive waste dating from the Manhattan Project. Senator Hawley has consistently advocated on behalf of the Coldwater Creek community. In March, Senator Hawley secured a pledge from EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, to clean up radioactive waste during Administrator Zeldin’s visit to St. Louis. In April, Senator Hawley applauded the EPA for expediting their plan to clean up the West Lake Landfill and Coldwater Creek. And in July, President Trump signed Senator Hawley’s expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-announces-no-taxes-on-healthcare-legislation-to-lower-costs/ | Hawley Announces ‘No Taxes on Healthcare’ Legislation to Lower Costs | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced the No Taxes on Healthcare Act to provide relief for American families from out-of-control medical costs that have skyrocketed in recent years. Studies estimate that nearly 41 percent of adults in the United States have some form of debt stemming from medical expenses. In the last year alone, a recent Gallup report found that 31 million Americans borrowed money to pay for healthcare. But under the current tax system, only itemizing taxpayers—those who do not take the standard deduction—can use medical costs to reduce their tax burden, and only then for expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of income. That means 90 percent of American families get zero tax relief for healthcare costs. This tax deduction should be reformed and expanded. Senator Hawley’s new proposal offers a straightforward solution to begin addressing the rising cost of healthcare: no taxes on healthcare costs. Using a similar mechanism as President Trump’s “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” policies, this legislation can wipe out federal income taxes for families who experience high health costs. The No Taxes on Healthcare Act would: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bill-to-mandate-vetting-of-all-afghan-evacuees-after-deadly-attack-on-dc-national-guard/ | Hawley Introduces Bill to Mandate Vetting of All Afghan Evacuees after Deadly Attack on DC National Guard | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced the Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act, a bill to strengthen vetting procedures for Afghans who were evacuated to the United States following Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. In the wake of the deadly attack on the National Guard by one of these evacuees, Senator Hawley’s bill would require in-person interviews and vetting of all Afghan evacuees. “Joe Biden didn’t just botch our withdrawal from Afghanistan, he put Americans at risk by allowing tens of thousands of refugees into our country without proper vetting,” Senator Hawley said. “My bill is going to codify into law what President Trump started: we’re going to protect our heroes and ensure anyone allowed into our country is not a threat to our own citizens.” President Trump has rightly taken steps to correct the egregious failures of his predecessor. Building on its earlier actions to limit the entry of Afghan nationals, the Trump Administration recently moved to strengthen vetting standards for nationals from Afghanistan and other high-risk countries. Senator Hawley’s Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act, which he first introduced after the fall of Kabul, supports the Trump Administration’s efforts by codifying a requirement for comprehensive vetting of all Afghan evacuees. The Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act would: Require the Department of Homeland Security to verify the personal and biometric information of individuals evacuated from Afghanistan following the fall of Kabul in 2021 and require in-person vetting interviews. Direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a vetting certification and quarterly report to Congress on the list of evacuees. This quarterly report will include any known criminal records and the current vetting status of Afghan evacuees. Prohibit Afghan evacuees who have not been properly vetted from receiving any federal benefits. As early as 2021, Senator Hawley exposed how the Biden Administration failed to vet t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-warner-to-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-revealing-number-of-jobs-lost-to-ai/ | Hawley, Warner to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Revealing Number of Jobs Lost to AI | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) announced they will introduce the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act. This legislation would require major companies and federal agencies to report AI related layoffs to the Department of Labor to be compiled into a publicly available report. “Artificial intelligence is already replacing American workers, and experts project AI could drive unemployment up to 10-20% in the next five years,” said Senator Hawley. “The American people need to have an accurate understanding of how AI is affecting our workforce, so we can ensure that AI works for the people, not the other way around.” “Good policy starts with good data. This bipartisan legislation will finally give us a clear picture of AI’s impact on the workforce – what jobs are being eliminated, which workers are being retrained, and where new opportunities are emerging. Armed with this information, we can make sure AI drives opportunity instead of leaving workers behind, ” said Senator Warner. The AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act would: Require major companies and federal agencies to quarterly report AI-related job effects –including layoffs and job displacement – to the Department of Labor (DOL). Require the DOL to compile data on AI-related job effects and publish a report to Congress and the public. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-boeing-to-negotiate-with-missouri-workers-on-strike/ | Hawley Urges Boeing to Negotiate with Missouri Workers on Strike | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Boeing’s President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, urging him to negotiate in good faith with Boeing’s 3,300 machinists currently on strike in St. Louis. Senator Hawley wrote, “As you know, these nearly 3,300 machinists have been on strike for fourteen weeks. That’s fourteen weeks without a paycheck and access to healthcare. A few weeks ago, I heard from Joshua Arnold—a decade-plus Boeing Defense shop steward, Army veteran, and father—when he testified before a Senate committee. He reported that, because of Boeing’s refusal to offer the machinists a contract that mirrors their value to the company, he and his fellow machinists have been without a paycheck for over three months. Further, some of the out-of-work machinists, who cannot readily obtain health insurance through a spouse’s plan, are forced to pay insurance rates in the thousands per month. This is unacceptable.” Senator Hawley concluded, “Just last year, Boeing and machinists in Seattle agreed to a beneficial contract after those machinists were on strike for 53 days. It is my understanding that Boeing’s offers to the St. Louis machinists have not contained similar terms. There exists a precedent for offering a better deal, and I urge you to finalize a reasonable agreement as soon as possible. These workers help produce our Nation’s most crucial, most advanced, and most expensive defense tools. And since your company receives billions in government contracts, it is incumbent upon you to do the right thing.” Read the full letter here or below. November 4, 2025 Kelly Ortberg President and Chief Executive Officer Boeing 929 Long Bridge Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Dear Mr. Ortberg: I write to request that Boeing negotiate in good faith with the nearly 3,300 Boeing Defense machinists currently on strike in the St. Louis, Missouri area. I also urge you, as President of Boeing, to quickly reach an agreement that the IAM 837 machinists can afford to accept. As you know, these nearly 3,300 ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bipartisan-bill-protecting-children-from-ai-chatbots-with-parents-colleagues/ | Hawley Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Chatbots with Parents, Colleagues | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a press conference introducing bipartisan legislation to protect children from AI chatbots, the GUARD Act. He was joined by cosponsors of the bill, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mark Warner (D-Vir.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as they made the case for the GUARD Act. This legislation would ban AI companions for minors, mandate AI chatbots disclose its non-human status, and create new crimes for companies who make AI for minors that solicits or produces sexual content. In attendance at the press conference were parents whose children tragically committed suicide or self-harm at the direct prompting of AI chatbots, as well as supporting advocates and organizations. “AI chatbots pose a serious threat to our kids. More than seventy percent of American children are now using these AI products. Chatbots develop relationships with kids using fake empathy and are encouraging suicide. We in Congress have a moral duty to enact bright-line rules to prevent further harm from this new technology,” Senator Hawley said. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with tremendous support from parents and survivors that will ensure our kids are protected online.” “In their race to the bottom, AI companies are pushing treacherous chatbots at kids and looking away when their products cause sexual abuse, or coerce them into self-harm or suicide. Our legislation imposes strict safeguards against exploitative or manipulative AI, backed by tough enforcement with criminal and civil penalties. Big Tech has betrayed any claim that we should trust companies to do the right thing on their own when they consistently put profit first ahead of child safety,” said Senator Blumenthal. “In recent months, we have seen multiple alarming incidents involving chatbots—from encouraging suicide to engaging in sensual conversations with minors—that should give every American pause. It is our job in Congress to do everything we can to protect our children … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-op-ed-no-american-should-go-to-bed-hungry/ | Hawley Op-Ed: No American Should Go to Bed Hungry | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned the following op-ed on his legislation to fund food benefits that are set to run out on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Read the full op-ed here or below. The federal government has been shut down for 28 days and counting. That’s 28 days too long and already the second-longest federal shutdown ever. Saturday will be another grim milestone. That is the day about 42 million Americans will lose federal food assistance. Congress must not let that happen. America is a great and wealthy nation, and our most important wealth is our generosity of spirit. We help those in need. We provide for the widow and the orphan. Love of neighbor is part of who we are. The Scripture’s injunction to “remember the poor” is a principle Americans have lived by. It’s time Congress does the same. The government shutdown has already touched countless lives, and not for the better. Key services have been curtailed and hundreds of thousands of federal employees — from air traffic controllers to Capitol Police officers — are working without pay. But letting federal food assistance lapse would introduce an entirely new stage of suffering. The best solution would be to pass a clean funding bill to reopen the government in its entirety, but if that can’t be done, Congress at the very least needs to pass my bill to ensure food assistance continues uninterrupted. Millions of Americans rely on food assistance just to get by. The program often known as food stamps — officially it’s now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — is a lifeline that permits the needy to purchase basic food items at the grocery store. Last year, SNAP enrollees hit about 42 million. That’s over 12 percent of the American population. We’re not talking about high earners who don’t really need the assistance. SNAP broadly limits assistance to those who make 130 percent of the poverty line and below. These days, that’s folks who earn about $42,000 or less for a family of f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-hawley-bill-to-protect-snap-benefits-during-shutdown-gains-cosponsors/ | New Hawley Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits During Shutdown Gains Cosponsors | 2025-10-24 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed legislation this week to ensure food stamps will continue to be funded despite the ongoing government shutdown. Today, he has secured support from Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska.) for his Keep SNAP Funded Act. The legislation is circulating in the Senate as several states report pending shortfalls in the SNAP program due to the shutdown. “Needy families in Missouri should not be going hungry because a bunch of politicians in DC can’t figure out how to open the government,” said Senator Hawley. “650,000 people in Missouri depend on help when it comes to the price of food and groceries. I don’t want to see these folks go without food. I hope everybody will support this legislation.” “The Trump Administration has tried to shield the American people from the harmful effects of this Democrat shutdown. But as the shutdown drags on, the reality is the only way to guarantee paychecks for federal employees, keep America’s skies safe for travelers, and ensure critical safety-net programs remain available for Oklahomans in need is to reopen the government. Under President Biden, this same type of clean continuing resolution passed on a bipartisan basis thirteen times. Now, under President Trump, it’s exceptionally disappointing to see Democrats choosing politics over paychecks and the most vulnerable,” Senator Lankford said. “Roughly one in 10 Tennesseans receive SNAP benefits for food assistance, and they shouldn’t have to worry about where their next meal will come from because the Democrats are holding government funding hostage to appease their far-left base,” said Senator Blackburn. “Our Keep SNAP Funded Act would ensure Tennesseans do not miss a meal during the Democrats’ shutdown.” “No American should face hunger because of partisan brinkmanship in Washington. SNAP is a lifeline for more than 170,000 Mainers, including 50,000 childr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-to-introduce-legislation-to-guarantee-direct-payments-for-farmers-ranchers-using-tariff-funds/ | Hawley to Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Direct Payments for Farmers & Ranchers Using Tariff Funds | 2025-10-23 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Josh Hawley announced he will introduce legislation, the Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025, to deliver direct payments for farmers and ranchers using revenue collected from President Trump’s tariffs. The program will use billions in tariff money to provide congressional authorization for the Trump Administration’s plans to deliver relief for farmers and ranchers after several years of high input costs and low profitability margins. During his first term, President Trump provided tens of billions in a relief program to account for market conditions. Senator Hawley’s Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act would permit the Trump Administration to immediately proceed with a similar relief program for this year. The Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025 would: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-legislation-to-fund-food-stamps-and-farm-programs-during-government-shutdown/ | Hawley Introduces Legislation to Fund Food Stamps and Farm Programs During Government Shutdown | 2025-10-22 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced two bills to reinstate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and critical farm programs during the government shutdown. “Since the Democrats refuse to fund the government, I’m introducing legislation to reinstate food stamps and farm programs immediately,” said Senator Hawley.“Missourians shouldn’t go hungry because of the Left’s incompetence. Our kids deserve to eat.” More than 650,000 Missourians stand to lose their access to food benefits next month because Democrats refuse to fund the government. The vast majority of those Missourians are families with children. The Keep SNAP Funded Act would ensure full funding for the SNAP program during the government shutdown. Under the bill, Congress would appropriate the necessary funding to provide uninterrupted SNAP benefits, retroactive to the start of the shutdown. The Fund Farm Programs Act would reopen all Farm Service Agency (FSA) Offices and ensure resumed services for all FSA programs that farmers rely on. The USDA will be appropriated the necessary funding to provide resumed services for farmers through FSA offices, retroactive to the start of the shutdown. Read the full bill text for the Keep SNAP Funded Act here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-doubles-down-on-surging-data-center-concerns-in-response-to-state-legislator/ | Hawley Doubles Down on Data Center Concerns in Response to State Legislator | 2025-10-17 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) responded to Cindy O’Laughlin, President Pro Tempore of the Missouri State Senate, after she wrote aletter to Senator Hawley calling his concerns for Missourians’ rising utility costs “misleading.” He shot back at O’Laughlin, saying she “told me to stop asking questions about data centers and higher electricity rates. Not a chance.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bill-banning-abortion-and-gender-transitions-for-minors-on-the-healthcare-exchanges/ | Hawley Introduces Bill Banning Abortion and Gender-Transitions for Minors on the Healthcare Exchanges | 2025-10-15 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Prohibiting Abortion & Transgender Procedures on the Exchanges Act, which would prohibit Exchanges from offering health plans that provide coverage of abortion or gender transition procedures or drugs for minor children. “It’s time to ban abortion and gender-transition procedures for minors on the healthcare exchanges. No more loopholes,” said Senator Hawley. The Prohibiting Abortion & Transgender Procedures on the Exchanges Act would: Write Hyde language directly into the federal coverage terms of health plans, and prohibit Exchanges from offering any health plans that provide coverage of abortion, except for in cases of rape or incest, or if the mother’s life is at risk. Prohibit Exchanges from offering any health plans that provide coverage of gender transition procedures or drugs for minor children. This bill is supported by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-sends-letter-to-ameren-demanding-answers-on-utility-bill-increases-data-center-deals-and-power-shut-offs/ | Hawley Sends Letter to Ameren Demanding Answers on Utility Bill Increases, Data Center Deals, and Power Shut-offs | 2025-10-15 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Ameren Corporation President and CEO Martin Lyons calling out Ameren for reportedly pursuing expensive corporate projects while thousands of Missourians experience rate hikes and power shut-offs. Senator Hawley wrote, “Families across Missouri are struggling to pay their bills. But I am concerned Ameren is seeking dramatic rate increases in order to supply massive data centers and industrial users. Recent reporting indicates that Ameren cut electricity to thousands of Missouri households in September while simultaneously pursuing lucrative arrangements with corporate users.” He continued, “Missourians deserve affordable and reliable electricity. They should not be forced to subsidize corporate projects while struggling to keep their lights on.” Hawley requested communications regarding Ameren’s rate increases, power disconnections, data-center expansion, as well as cost allocation and prioritization. Read the full letter here or below. Mr. Martin J. Lyons President and Chief Executive Officer Ameren Corporation 1901 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 Dear Mr. Lyons, Families across Missouri are struggling to pay their bills. But I am concerned Ameren is seeking dramatic rate increases in order to supply massive data centers and industrial users. Recent reporting indicates that Ameren cut electricity to thousands of Missouri households in September while simultaneously pursuing lucrative arrangements with corporate users. I am writing to ask for answers: Rate Increases. Ameren’s current request before the Missouri Public Service Commission would raise electric bills for residential customers by roughly fifteen percent—a staggering increase for families already squeezed by inflation. Please explain in detail the justification for this increase, including how Ameren has calculated its projected revenue requirement and profit margin. Is any of this requested increase due to the considerable power demands from new data centers? Disconnections. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-wins-for-missouri-in-senate-defense-bill/ | Hawley Secures Wins for Missouri in Senate Defense Bill | 2025-10-09 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the passage of the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA): “Tonight the Senate has adopted my legislation protecting Ft. Leonard Wood’s vital hospital from being downgraded or closed. This is a huge win for Missouri. The defense bill passed tonight also enacts President Trump’s national security priorities, gives our troops a 3.8% pay raise, and makes needed defense investments across Missouri,” said Senator Hawley. Wins for Missouri in the FY2026 NDAA include: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-commitment-from-trump-doj-to-investigate-biden-fbi-spying-on-him-calls-for-special-prosecutor/ | Hawley Secures Commitment from Trump DOJ to Investigate Biden FBI Spying on Him, Calls for Special Prosecutor | 2025-10-07 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, in a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that her Department of Justice (DOJ) would fully investigate how Joe Biden weaponized his DOJ to track Senator Hawley’s personal communications and access his confidential phone records. Biden’s special prosecutor Jack Smith also spied on seven other Republican members of Congress. Senator Hawley lamented Biden’s weaponization of government against conservatives and what it means for the country, saying, “I’ve heard over and over from my Democrat colleagues, concerns about targeting political enemies, and they’ve accused you of all manner of things, and the current president… I’ve heard them say that ‘Joe Biden never targeted his political enemies. Joe Biden never directed his attorney general to target his political opponents.’ That’s interesting, because I could have sworn that yesterday we learned that the FBI tapped my phone… tapped Lindsey Graham’s phone, tapped Marsha Blackburn’s phone, tapped five other phones of United States senators.” Senator Hawley asked Attorney General Bondi, “What was going on here? Who ordered this? Who ordered the tapping of the phones of United States Senators?” “We will be looking at all aspects of this, and I have talked to Director Patel at length about this,” Attorney General Bondi answered. Senator Hawley also reminded Attorney General Bondi of the litany of abuses that Biden’s DOJ committed against everyday Americans, including pro-lifers, parents at school board meetings, and 92 conservative advocacy organizations like Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA. “So here you have an administration that is activating the FBI against its political opponents and tapping the phones of United States senators…. This is what was happening under Joe Biden… the political opponents of the president at the time, targeted, prosecuted. Pro-lifers, targeted, prosecuted. Catholics, targeted, prosecuted. 92 conservative organizations put under surveillance, targeted for p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/abuse-of-power-beyond-watergate-hawley-reacts-to-new-reporting-that-biden-fbi-spied-on-him-other-republican-lawmakers/ | ‘Abuse of Power Beyond Watergate’: Hawley Reacts to New Reporting that Biden FBI Spied on Him, Other Republican Lawmakers | 2025-10-06 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement following explosive new reporting, revealing that President Joe Biden’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) spied on Republican senators and a representative—going so far as to tap the lawmakers’ private communications and phone calls. The organized spying campaign was part of the Biden-era “Arctic Frost” investigation. The FBI targeted the following Members of Congress: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-fda-to-explain-concerning-approval-of-abortion-drug/ | Hawley Urges FDA to Explain Concerning Approval of Abortion Drug | 2025-10-03 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary following his agency’s alarming approval of a new generic version of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. Senator Hawley wrote, “I write with grave concern regarding your agency’s surprise approval of a new generic abortion drug. This decision appears to ignore the science while advancing a highly questionable ideological agenda. And I fear this decision may render moot your promise to conduct a safety review of mifepristone. I request your immediate assistance in explaining your agency’s decision.” He continued, “As you know, recent data shows that nearly 11% of women who use the chemical abortion drug, mifepristone, experience a serious adverse health event—like sepsis or hemorrhaging—within 45 days. That is an adverse-event rate at least 22 times greater than currently disclosed on the FDA-approved drug label. In light of this data, your agency has committed to a thorough safety review of mifepristone and existing regulations… But this week, before any such review has been completed, your Food and Drug Administration approved a new generic abortion drug developed by Evita Solutions, LLC. This is a company with highly ideological, even extreme, views on gender and abortion.” Senator Hawley concluded, “The timing of your agency’s approval raises further questions. FDA is supposed to be conducting a review of the safety regulations around mifepristone. But because this new generic has been approved before any changes to those safety protocols, this drug may be exempted from any new safety standards imposed on mifepristone in the future. That would render your safety review toothless and irrelevant. I invite you to explain your decision.” Senator Hawley asked FDA Commissioner Makary to answer the following questions by no later than October 10, 2025: Were you personally involved in the approval process of ANDA 216616? What was the nature of your involvement? Please describe the timeline o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/icymi-hawley-accuses-airline-execs-of-using-predatory-fees-harassing-passengers-to-increase-profits/ | ICYMI: Hawley Accuses Airline Execs of Using Predatory Fees, Harassing Passengers to Increase Profits | 2025-10-01 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted airline executives for implementing predatory fees to increase profit margins by extracting every last penny from travelers. Senator Hawley accused Frontier Airlines CEO, Barry Biffle, of paying his employees to harass customers over the carry-on bag policy saying, “About nine months ago, your chief commercial officer testified to me that Frontier pays its gate agents bounties to stop paying customers from carrying bags onto the plane. Is this still happening?” Mr. Biffle replied, “Not at the rate it was . . . We do offer incentives and commissions, to stop people who didn’t pay.” Senator Hawley responded, “You’re still paying them money to harass customers from bringing bags onto the airline by saying it was too big or doesn’t fit in a little box, or whatever the case may be, you’re still doing it . . . This has gotta be the only business in the world I have heard of that pays your people to harass your own customers.” Senator Hawley turned to Allegiant Airlines CEO, Greg Anderson, to ask if his company charges families with children under the age of 13 fees to sit together saying, “Your airline apparently, is charging additional fees. I just want to know, are you still doing that?” “You’re not wrong,” Mr. Anderson replied. “There are some technology issues that we’re working through. We transformed our system, but we will look into this.” Senator Hawley continued to question the airline executives about how they are implementing AI to increase profit margins and the unfair practice of dynamic seat pricing. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-durbin-introduce-legislation-empowering-americans-to-bring-liability-claims-against-ai-companies/ | Hawley, Durbin Introduce Legislation Empowering Americans to Bring Liability Claims Against AI Companies | 2025-09-30 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in introducing the Aligning Incentives for Leadership, Excellence, and Advancement in Development (AI LEAD) Act. This legislation would classify AI systems as products, allowing for liability claims when an AI system causes harm. “When a defective toy car breaks and injures a child, parents can sue the maker. Why should AI be treated any differently? This bipartisan legislation would apply products liability law to Big Tech’s AI, so parents—and any consumer—can sue when AI products harm them or their children,” Senator Hawley said. “Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much these days, but we’ve struck a remarkable bipartisan note in protecting children online. Big Tech’s time to police itself is over. Kids and adults across the country are turning to AI chatbots for advice and information, but greedy tech companies have designed these products to protect their own bottom line—not users’ safety,” said Senator Durbin. “By opening the courtroom and allowing victims to sue, our bill will force AI companies to develop their products with safety in mind. Our message to AI companies is clear: keep innovating, but do it responsibly. I thank Senator Hawley for joining me in introducing this bipartisan bill, and I look forward to passing it into law.” The AI Lead Act would: Classify AI systems as products, allowing for product liability claims to be brought against companies if their AI system causes harm. Incentivize AI companies to design their systems safely rather than rushing AI systems to market. Hold AI companies accountable without stifling innovation by allowing for the continued development of beneficial AI systems. Senators Hawley and Durbin continue to work to hold Big Tech accountable. In June, they advanced their STOP CSAM Act unanimously through a Senate Judiciary Committee markup. The STOP CSAM Act would crack down on the proliferation of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by allowing victims to sue companies that host i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-requests-information-on-missouri-tornado-relief-after-reported-delays/ | Hawley Requests Information on Missouri Tornado Relief After Reported Delays | 2025-09-30 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Acting Administrator David Richardson following reports of delays in FEMA’s response to the May 16, 2025 Missouri tornadoes. Senator Hawley wrote, “I write regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to the May 16, 2025 tornadoes in Missouri. St. Louis city officials have reported delays in the distribution of federal assistance. As you know, the President approved a major disaster declaration for the St. Louis region on June 9. Some reports indicate that various aspects of the approved aid, however, have yet to arrive.” He continued, “As Chair of the Subcommittee on Disaster Management, I request your help in gathering relevant information. You will agree, I know, that residents of disaster areas should receive approved federal assistance in a timely manner to ensure a swift recovery.” Senator Hawley concluded the letter by requesting specific information on FEMA’s response to the St. Louis tornadoes. Read the full letter here or below. September 29, 2025 David Richardson Acting Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 500 C St., S.W. Washington, DC 20472 Dear Acting Administrator Richardson: I write regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to the May 16, 2025 tornadoes in Missouri. St. Louis city officials have reported delays in the distribution of federal assistance. As you know, the President approved a major disaster declaration for the St. Louis region on June 9. Some reports indicate that various aspects of the approved aid, however, have yet to arrive. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Disaster Management, I request your help in gathering relevant information. You will agree, I know, that residents of disaster areas should receive approved federal assistance in a timely manner to ensure a swift recovery. Please provide the following information to the Subcommittee no later than October… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/watch-hawley-grills-former-biden-advisor-over-defund-the-police-advocacy-and-gender-lunacy/ | WATCH: Hawley Grills Former Biden Advisor Over Defund the Police Advocacy and Gender Lunacy | 2025-09-30 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | This morning, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Gregory Jackson, Jr.—former President Joe Biden’s Deputy Director of Gun Violence Prevention—for advocating to defund the police and invest in “safe-spaces” for “two-spirit” individuals. “Mr. Jackson, Do you renounce the report that you authored as executive director?” Senator Hawley asked. “This is your report, ‘A Policymaker’s Playbook To Reduce Gun Violence Without Policing Communities’ Community Justice Action Fund, copyright 2023, when you were executive director. Now you say you don’t know anything about it… just like the Democrats who all of a sudden say, ‘Oh, we’re all for the police.’ They’ve been advocating defunding them for years,” Senator Hawley said. Gregory Jackson replied, “You’ve never seen me advocate for that directly. What you’ve see me advocate for is a comprehensive approach to reducing violence and we’ve recognized that law enforcement is a part of the ecosystem the entire time.” “This is so typical of what the Democrats do now. After your policies have transparently failed… now, you say you’ve never heard of defunding the police.” Senator Hawley responded, “Let me ask about something else you say… ‘Instead of funding the police, here’s what we ought to invest in. We need to invest in programs that acknowledge the need for safe-space initiatives led by lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, trans and gender non-conforming people.’ What’s two-spirit?” Gregory Jackson replied, “Well, look I don’t know exactly. You guys are pulling some interesting quotes here.” Senator Hawley concluded, “The answer is, you don’t have any solutions. You want to invest in gobbledygook and take away money from police officers who actually keep our community safe and when you’re called on the record, you deny it. It’s all there in black and white… you are leading this committee astray and frankly, sir, your policies are absurd.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blumenthal-introduce-bipartisan-ai-evaluation-legislation-to-put-americans-first/ | Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan AI Evaluation Legislation to Put Americans First | 2025-09-29 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Ill.) introduced bipartisan legislation to create a risk evaluation program within the Department of Energy (DOE) dedicated to tracking AI safety concerns related to Americans’ national security, civil liberties, and labor protections. The program would ensure real transparency by requiring developers of advanced AI systems to submit product information to the DOE before deploying their new technology. “As Big Tech companies continue to develop new generations of artificial intelligence, the wide-ranging risks of their technology continue to grow unchecked and underreported. Simply stated, Congress must not allow our national security, civil liberties, and labor protections to take a back seat to AI. This bipartisan legislation would guarantee common-sense testing and oversight of the most advanced AI systems, so Congress and the American people can be better informed about potential risks,” said Senator Hawley. “AI companies have rushed to market with products that are unsafe for the public and often lack basic due diligence and testing. Our legislation would ensure that a federal entity is on the lookout, scrutinizing these AI models for threats to infrastructure, labor markets, and civil liberties—conducting vital research and providing the public with the information necessary to benefit from AI promises, while avoiding many of its pitfalls,” said Senator Blumenthal. The Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act would: Establish an “Advanced Artificial Intelligence Evaluation Program” within the DOE to evaluate advanced AI systems and collect data on the likelihood of adverse AI incidents, such as loss-of-control scenarios and weaponization by adversaries. Require developers of advanced AI systems to participate in the program, including a duty to provide information regarding the AI system upon request. Prohibit an advanced AI system from being deployed until the developer has complied with program requirements. Require the Secretary… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-expands-investigation-demands-documents-from-big-tech-on-ai-chatbot-policies-after-hearing/ | Hawley Expands Investigation, Demands Documents from Big Tech on AI Chatbot Policies after Hearing | 2025-09-18 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Following an explosive Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing that exposed the harm AI chatbots have caused to children, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued document requests to Character.AI, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Snap Inc. demanding they turn over all communications related to their AI chatbot policies. In the letters, Senator Hawley, who chairs the committee, noted the testimony of several parents who lost their children to suicide at the hands of AI chatbots. Senator Hawley wrote, “There is increasing evidence that AI chatbots pose a grave harm to children. And your company’s products are responsible. More than seventy percent of American children are now using AI chatbots, which exposes minors to a host of concerning material and mental health risks. In many cases, it appears that proper safeguards or parental controls are either nonexistent or unworkable. Last month, the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism initiated an investigation into these harms concerning Meta products. Recent testimony has expanded the investigation’s scope, and the Subcommittee expects your full cooperation.” He continued, “Three parents testified before the Subcommittee on harms experienced by their children who used chatbot products. Their testimony offered a visceral picture into a disturbing new reality: AI chatbots that mock a child’s faith, urge them to cut their own bodies, expose them to sex abuse material, and even groom them to suicide. This is no accident. These harms are the predictable result of the same playbook that many tech corporations used with respect to social media: maximize engagement at the expense of child safety.” Senator Hawley concluded, “Please produce all documents and information specified in the annex no later than October 17, 2025. If you believe any materials contain proprietary or confidential information, you may confer with Subcommittee staff on an appropriate confidentiality agreement. But let me be clear: childre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/icymi-chairman-hawley-exposes-ai-chatbots-for-harming-children/ | ICYMI: Chairman Hawley Exposes AI Chatbots for Harming Children | 2025-09-17 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | ‘Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare’ U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, held a hearing to expose the growing harms to children posed by online chatbots like Character.AI, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta. The hearing featured new testimony from parents of chatbot victims as well as AI safety experts and psychologists—one of whom recently issued a health advisory for AI chatbots. One mother testifying under the alias ‘Jane Doe’ stated during her opening testimony, “Character.AI was marketed in the Apple Store as ‘fun and safe’ with an age rating of 12 plus. My son downloaded the app, and within months, he went from being happy, social teenager to somebody I didn’t even recognize… My son developed abuse-like behaviors and paranoia, daily panic attacks, isolation, self harm and homicidal thoughts. He stopped eating and bathing. He lost 20 pounds. He withdrew from our family… And one day he cut his arm open with a knife in front of his siblings and me. I had no idea the psychological harm an AI chatbot could do until I saw it in my son and I saw his light turn dark.” Senator Hawley concluded the hearing by saying, “If we’ve learned anything today it’s that these companies cannot be trusted with this power. They cannot be trusted with this profit. They cannot be trusted to do the right thing. They’re not doing the right thing. They are literally taking the lives of our kids. There is nothing they will not do for profit and for power… I’ve introduced legislation that would allow every victim and every parent of a victim to be able to go to court and sue these companies, because it is my firm belief that until they are subject to a jury, they are not going to change their ways. And it is past time that they changed their ways. We cannot go on like this.” Following testimony, Senator Hawley doubled down on his invitation to Zuckerberg, daring him to answer to the witnesses’ damning accusations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-commitment-from-fbi-director-patel-to-investigate-anti-christian-violence-ai-chatbots/ | Hawley Secures Commitment from FBI Director Patel to Investigate Anti-Christian Violence & AI Chatbots | 2025-09-16 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from FBI Director Kash Patel to further investigate the harms of AI chatbots and anti-Christian violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. “I want to start by talking to you about the tide of violence that we have seen, ideological violence against people of faith, particularly Christians,” Senator Hawley said. “Is the FBI investigating the Kirk assassination as part of this broader pattern of anti-religious, anti-Christian violence?” FBI Director Patel responded, “We are investigating Charlie’s assassination fully and completely and running out every lead related to any allegation of broader violence, and we’re producing results… Unfortunately, it has been leaked that there was a Discord chat, and for those unfamiliar with it, it’s a gaming chat room online that the suspect participated in… and we’re also going to be investigating anyone and everyone involved in that Discord chat.” Senator Hawley then asked, “I see the public reports that the Discord thread had as many as 20 additional users. It sounds like you’re trying to run down all of that to see if that’s accurate, who else may have been on that thread, is that fair to say?” Director Patel revealed, “It’s a lot more than that and we’re running them all down.” Turning to the broader question of anti-religious violence, Senator Hawley asked,“What is the FBI doing to take on this rising tide of violence that seems to be motivated by anti-religious hatred?” Director Patel replied, “Publicly, I can tell you we have five hate crime investigations with anti-Catholic bias ongoing currently… any ideologically based attack against any faith, as a man of faith myself, will not be tolerated and the full resource the FBI are committed to all of it.” Senator Hawley also asked about anti-religious investigations at the FBI under the previous administration saying, “Sadly, as you know, the FBI, when it comes to anti-religious animus, has been part of the problem before you got to this agency… H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-proposes-fort-leonard-wood-as-potential-ice-agent-training-facility/ | Hawley Proposes Fort Leonard Wood As Potential ICE Agent Training Facility | 2025-09-15 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, promoting Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri as a potential training spot for new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Senator Hawley wrote, “My state is grateful for your efforts to reverse the lawless open borders policy of the previous administration. A central part of these efforts has been the recruitment of thousands of additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. To facilitate the swift and effective training of these officers, I wanted to note the potential benefits of utilizing Fort Leonard Wood, a major Army installation in my state.” He continued, “Fort Leonard Wood is currently a critical hub for military law enforcement training—housing both the U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) and the Marine Corps Police Academy (MCPA)—and has a long history of supporting other federal law enforcement training efforts. The installation is able to accommodate sudden surges in its on-base population, and it currently has extra capacity to host additional missions due to the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI).” Senator Hawley concluded, “Put simply, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri has the infrastructure, experience, and space to support the rapid expansion of ICE’s critical immigration enforcement workforce.” Read the full letter here or below. September 12, 2025 Honorable Kristi Noem Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Acting Director Todd Lyons U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20536 Secretary Noem and Acting Director Lyons, Thank you for your tireless work to secure America’s borders and enforce our immigration laws. My state is grateful for your efforts to reverse the lawless open borders policy of the previous administration. A central part of these efforts has been the recruitment of thousands of additional Immigration and Custo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/icymi-chairman-hawley-sounds-the-alarm-on-americas-fire-truck-crisis/ | ICYMI: Chairman Hawley Sounds the Alarm on America’s Fire Truck Crisis | 2025-09-12 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Chairman Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Andy Kim (D-N.J.) held a hearing in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management that revealed private equity’s role in the growing equipment crisis facing fire departments across the country. The hearing featured fire chiefs, union presidents, and industry leaders alike. For the better part of 20 years, private-equity firms have made a business out of buying up independent firetruck manufacturers—to the point where just three major companies command 70-80 percent of the entire fire apparatus market. “Your profits have grown five times over the last five years to 250 million dollars, but nobody can get their equipment,” the Senator said to an executive of the REV Group, a company formed by a private-equity firm in 2006. “Before, a new fire engine order took between six months and a year, standard, to get delivered. Today, those orders take two years on the low end, four years on the high end,” Senator Hawley explained, pointing to corporate manufacturers’ anticompetitive practices as reason for the egregious delivery delays over the past five years. Kansas City’s Fire Chief Dennis Rubin testified that his department was forced to improvise for months in Chevy Suburbans with firefighting equipment tossed in the trunks due to fire engine delivery delays. “I just want to say to our corporate friends, you know, you don’t have to wait for prosecution, or for a study, or for anything else to do the right thing,” Senator Hawley urged industry witnesses. ” . . . In the meantime, I hope that we’ll see some action on the part of this body and the FTC and anybody else who has a piece of it to make sure that this industry begins to function again for the people of this country and the firefighters who keep it safe,” he concluded. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-legislation-to-display-national-motto-in-god-we-trust-on-all-federal-buildings/ | Hawley Introduces Legislation to Display National Motto ‘In God We Trust’ on All Federal Buildings | 2025-09-09 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the In God We Trust Act, which would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to display the national motto on all federal buildings in the United States. The legislation comes alongside the launch of President Trump’s ‘America Prays’ initiative. “Our national motto goes all the way back to the days of President Lincoln. Congress adopted ‘In God We Trust’ as our national motto in 1956 during the rise of atheist communism, and it remains our national motto today,” said Senator Hawley. “The In God We Trust Act will ensure that the federal government—as well as the American people for whom it works—never forgets the ultimate source of the liberty and prosperity this country enjoys. As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, this bill would restore faith to its rightful place in the halls of government.” Senator Hawley previously offered this idea in his 2024 National Conservatism Conference speech, when he declared it was time to “take the trans flags down from our public buildings and inscribe instead, on every building owned or operated by the federal government, our national motto: In God We Trust.” If passed, the legislation would give GSA one year to inscribe or display in a place of prominence the national motto of the United States in all federal buildings. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-applauds-confirmation-of-four-outstanding-missouri-judges/ | Senator Hawley Applauds Confirmation of Four Outstanding Missouri Judges | 2025-09-09 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) applauded the confirmation of Missouri’s four district court nominees to the federal bench. “Today is a big day for Missouri as we confirm the last of our four outstanding district court judges to the federal bench,” said Senator Hawley. “These incredible individuals will uphold the Constitution and the rule of law in Missouri. Missourians are grateful to President Trump for putting constitutionalist judges on the bench.” The Senate confirmed the following nominees: Joshua M. Divine, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri; Maria A. Lanahan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri; Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri; and Cristian M. Stevens, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-calls-for-investigation-into-unsafe-unsanitary-conditions-reported-by-missouri-tenants/ | Hawley Calls for Investigation into Unsafe, Unsanitary Conditions Reported by Missouri Tenants | 2025-09-08 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, calling for an investigation into the unsafe and unsanitary conditions reported by tenants living at the Villas of Autumn Bend (the “Villas”) in Blue Springs, Mo. “[Tenants] cited sewage overflows, mold, and dirty ventilation systems, among other conditions. Upon invitation by tenants, my staff visited the Villas and confirmed that many units had visible mold infestations, unsanitary ventilation systems, broken plumbing, and sewage backups,” Senator Hawley wrote. “The tenants of the Villas of Autumn Bend deserve to live in conditions that meet the basic standards guaranteed by federal law,” the Senator insisted. Senator Hawley has previously introduced legislation that would coordinate actions of federal and local housing authorities to crack down on landlords who fail to uphold basic living standards for their tenants. Read the full letter here or below. September 8, 2025 Scott Turner Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20410 Bruce Ladd Deputy Regional Administrator Department of Housing and Urban Development 400 State Avenue Room 200 Kansas City, KS 66101 Secretary Turner: I write to raise concerns about clear and ongoing noncompliance with HUD regulations at the Villas of Autumn Bend (the “Villas”) in Blue Springs, Missouri—a HUD-subsidized property managed by Dalmark Group. Tenants from this property have contacted my Kansas City office multiple times with reports of unsafe and unsanitary conditions in and around their units. They cited sewage overflows, mold, and dirty ventilation systems, among other conditions. Upon invitation by tenants, my staff visited the Villas and confirmed that many units had visible mold infestations, unsanitary ventilation systems, broken plumbing, and sewage backups. One tenant had an independent firm perform a mold inspection, which indicated the presence of mold on unit surfaces and in the air. Given the vol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/icymi-senator-hawley-warns-ai-threatens-the-working-man-at-natcon5/ | ICYMI: Senator Hawley Warns ‘AI Threatens the Working Man’ at NatCon5 | 2025-09-08 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered a speech at the National Conservatism Conference addressing the threat posed by transhumanism. Rather than using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to ‘transcend’ the human condition, subvert traditional values, and concentrate power among a small elite—as the transhumanist ideology seeks to do—Senator Hawley laid out a vision that centers on the interests of working Americans. Senator Hawley stated, “America is a nation founded on the idea of the common man. The American republic is premised on his worth and his liberty. But the transhumanist ideal rejects the common man’s worth. And artificial intelligence threatens the common man’s liberty. To state it in the clearest terms, then: Americanism and the transhumanist revolution cannot coexist. And it is our job to see that Americanism wins.” He continued, “And the problem with the AI ‘revolution’ as it’s currently going is that it only entrenches the power of the people … who are already the most powerful in the world. Imagine a future—a not too-distant future—where AI is deployed across the economy, across the country. We are well on the way to this future now. And we are told by AI boosters of the remarkable efficiencies it will bring. The papers written in seconds. The contracts drafted instantly. The algorithms that write themselves. Productivity like we’ve never seen. But here’s the flip side: millions of Americans out of work. That’s not any conspiracy theory, by the way. That’s what the tech titans openly tell us. One CEO recently predicted half of entry-level, white-collar jobs could be gone in the next five years. Half.” He added, “Ultimately, when it comes to guardrails, protecting our children should be our lodestar. You may have seen recently how Meta green-lit its own chatbots to have sensual conversations with children—yes, you heard me right. Meta’s own internal documents permitted lurid conversations that no parent would ever contemplate. And most tragically, ChatGPT recently encouraged… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-hosts-annual-meeting-with-missouri-farmers-at-state-fair/ | Hawley Hosts Annual Meeting with Missouri Farmers at State Fair | 2025-08-15 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | The Senior Senator Honored the Late Kit Bond & Touted Cancelation of the Grain Belt Express This week, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) attended the annual Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, meeting with commodity groups and hosting an advisory council meeting with state farmers. Representatives Bob Onder (Mo.-03), Jason Smith (Mo.-08), Mark Alford (Mo.-04), and Eric Burlison (Mo.-07) also attended Senator Hawley’s annual meeting. “Ag is not the past. Ag is not only the present. Ag is the future,” Senator Hawley said. “You don’t have a sovereign country if you can’t feed your country. And [Missouri farmers] feed this country better than anybody else anywhere in the world.” At his meeting, the Senator spoke alongside Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. There, he presented awards recognizing farmers and ranchers across the state, including the “Senator Kit Bond Memorial Farmer of the Year Award.” Senator Hawley honored Linda Bond and her late husband, Christopher “Kit” Bond—who represented Missouri as its former United States Senator and Governor—for their decades of service to the Show Me State. The Senator presented Mrs. Bond with a framed copy of his Senate-passed resolution that recognized Mr. Bond—who recently passed away on May 13, 2025—as a lion of rural Missouri. Senator Hawley went on to answer questions from farmers and constituents on a range of state-specific topics. Senator Hawley specifically condemned the green-energy boondoggle the Biden Administration attempted to force on Missourians in the form of the Grain Belt Express. “As if they hadn’t taken enough from you,” Senator Hawley said to his constituents gathered, criticizing Democrats’ obsession with Green New Deal policies. “This is $5 billion dollars. [The Grain Belt Express] doesn’t meet the criteria for the loan. It’s an outrage; it’s an insult to the people of my state.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:47Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/kids-deserve-protection-hawley-launches-investigation-into-meta-for-training-its-ai-chatbots-to-target-children-with-sensual-conversation/ | ‘Kids Deserve Protection’: Hawley Launches Investigation into Meta for Training its AI Chatbots to Target Children with ‘Sensual’ Conversation | 2025-08-15 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | This morning, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding the company hand over all relevant documents and communications related to new disturbing reporting that its AI chatbots engage children in “romantic” and sensual” online exchanges. “Parents deserve the truth, and kids deserve protection,” Senator Hawley wrote. “The Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which I chair, will commence an investigation into whether Meta’s generative-AI products enable exploitation, deception, or other criminal harms to children, and whether Meta misled the public or regulators about its safeguards,” he continued. Senator Hawley first sounded the alarm on this explosive reporting yesterday, pointing out that “only after Meta got CAUGHT did it retract portions of its company doc that deemed it ‘permissible for chatbots to flirt and engage in romantic roleplay with children.'” As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, Senator Hawley recently led a separate oversight hearing into Meta that exposed the tech company’s stunning complicity with China. Read Senator Hawley’s full letter from today here or below. August 15, 2025 Mark Zuckerberg Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Meta Platforms, Inc. 1 Meta Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, Reports indicate that Meta approved internal rules for its AI chatbots that would allow “romantic” and “sensual” exchanges with children, while green-lighting other harmful content behind legal word games. Your company has acknowledged the veracity of these reports and made retractions only after this alarming content came to light. It’s unacceptable that these policies were advanced in the first place. Meta must immediately preserve all relevant records and produce responsive documents so Congress can investigate these troubling practices. To take but one example, your internal rules purportedly permit an AI chatbot to comment that an eight-y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:47Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-insurance-hearing-gets-results/ | Hawley Insurance Hearing Gets Results | 2025-08-05 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Allstate will Pay Subcommittee Witness’ Claim in FULL Following Investigation U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today announced that Allstate has agreed to fully compensate a victim who testified at the Senator’s Disaster Management subcommittee hearing that exposed widespread fraud within the insurance industry. Allstate initially offered the victim, Natalia Migal, a paltry sum of $46,000 when a 70-foot oak tree severed her Georgia home last September during Hurricane Helene. Following Senator Hawley’s cross examination of an Allstate executive, Ms. Migal confirmed today that Allstate has agreed to pay her $497,000, plus attorney’s fees, to fully rebuild her home. “This is a victory. Allstate has finally agreed to pay Ms. Migal’s claim in full. But there are many others like her across the country who the insurance industry continues to scam. I will continue to investigate Allstate and other insurance companies to ensure they do right by their policyholders,” said Senator Hawley. As Chairman of the Disaster Management subcommittee, Senator Hawley launched an investigation into claims practices by insurance companies following natural disasters earlier this year. President Donald Trump exposed the issue during his January visit to North Carolina, where he met with those impacted by Hurricane Helene. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:47Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-new-postmaster-general-to-course-correct-usps-protect-rural-mail-delivery/ | Hawley Urges New Postmaster General to Course Correct USPS, Protect Rural Mail Delivery | 2025-08-05 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the newly-appointed Postmaster General, David Steiner, urging him to course correct the unreliability and delays Missourians have experienced from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) under his predecessor. “USPS failed to meet its own nationwide performance targets in nearly every category, and the problem was even worse in my home state of Missouri, where on-time delivery rates dropped below 77% in fiscal year 2024. This is unacceptable,” Senator Hawley wrote. “Rural families, small businesses, and veterans depend on reliable mail service for everything from prescription medications to Social Security checks. They deserve a Postal Service that works for them.” Senator Hawley also urged Postmaster Steiner to “immediately halt the implementation of the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) plan” that the Postal Regulatory Commission has already concluded would have “significant negative impacts on rural communities throughout the United States.” Earlier this year, Senator Hawley introduced the No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act in response to the USPS’ “Regional Transportation Optimization” plan that would eliminate end-of-day mail collection at most of the nation’s post offices and trigger significant negative impacts on Missouri’s rural communities. Senator Hawley’s bill would block this harmful new policy. Read the Senator’s full letter from today here or below. August 5, 2025 Postmaster General David Steiner United States Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, D.C. 20260 Dear Postmaster General Steiner, Congratulations on your appointment as the 76th Postmaster General of the United States. Your selection comes at a pivotal moment for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), which remains one of our nation’s most essential public institutions. Millions of Americans—especially those living in rural communities—rely on dependable, affordable, and timely mail service every day. Unfortunately, under recent leadership, USPS has fall… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:47Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-markey-reintroduce-warehouse-worker-protection-act/ | Hawley, Markey Reintroduce Warehouse Worker Protection Act | 2025-08-04 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Haley Stevens (MI-11) in reintroducing the bipartisan and bicameral Warehouse Worker Protection Act. This legislation would protect nearly 2 million of our nations’ warehouse workers by banning hazardous work speed quotas that push workers beyond their limits and lead to high rates of injuries. “Corporations need to prioritize their workers’ safety and well-being over profits. This bipartisan legislation will hold the warehouse industry accountable while combatting the industry’s worst practices. It’s time to put workers’ safety first and treat them with the dignity they deserve,” said Senator Hawley. “Workers deserve to clock in knowing they will return home safe and healthy at the end of their shift. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act would protect the basic health and dignity of workers from corporate bosses who time and again have prioritized unfettered greed and profit over their own people,” said Senator Markey. “I am proudly in solidarity with nearly two million warehouse workers nationwide in the fight to ensure that their rights, safety, and dignity are protected.” The Warehouse Worker Protection Act would: Institute basic standards to ensure warehouse workers experience a safe and dignified workplace. Prohibit the use of speed quotas. Prohibit measures that prevent warehouse workers from exercising their right to unionize. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act is endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:47Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-wins-for-fort-leonard-wood-missouri-in-senate-appropriations-bill/ | Hawley Secures Wins for Fort Leonard Wood & Missouri in Senate Appropriations Bill | 2025-08-01 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted to advance the Senate’s FY 2026 appropriations package. Senator Hawley successfully secured language to protect the hospital at Missouri’s Fort Leonard Wood in the legislation. Senator Hawley’s amendment would also require the Army to take action and replace aging homes for the servicemen and women on the base. “Tonight, the Senate passed a spending bill that includes my amendment to protect the hospital at Fort Leonard Wood and require the Army to work to replace all aging family housing on post. This bill also includes support for vital services that Missouri farmers and ranchers rely on. These are big wins for Missouri,” said Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has long advocated for updated housing at Fort Leonard Wood, having secured more than $100 million in previous efforts for new homes. He also pressured the Army to protect Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital earlier this year from downgrades in staffing and vital services. The appropriations package passed the Senate and covers government spending for military construction, veterans affairs, and agriculture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:47Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-boeing-to-take-action-to-remedy-latest-toxic-chemical-spill/ | Hawley Urges Boeing to Take Action to Remedy Latest Toxic Chemical Spill | 2025-07-31 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Boeing Company’s President and CEO Robert Ortberg urging him to take further action following reports of a chemical leak at a Boeing facility in north St. Louis. “I write concerning new reports that a Boeing facility in north St. Louis leaked up to a thousand gallons of toxic nitric acid into Coldwater Creek. As you know, nitric acid is a caustic industrial agent that can cause burns and respiratory problems, and in high enough concentrations, death. You must continue to work to remedy this latest spill and ensure it never happens again,” Senator Hawley said. And this is not the first time Boeing has polluted Coldwater Creek with toxic waste. In June 2023, a Boeing industrial wastewater treatment plant released high levels of hexavalent chromium—a carcinogen—into the creek. Residents in this region have also suffered from nuclear contamination in the creek bed due to Manhattan Project-related activities. Senator Hawley fought for years to secure financial compensation for the victims of this radiation exposure provided through the passage of his RECA Act. Senator Hawley continues to fight to protect the residents of this region and is calling on Boeing to answer the following questions by August 15, 2025: Have Missourians been harmed by the July 25, 2025 toxic spill into Coldwater Creek? If so, what actions have you taken or will you take to remedy such harms? What actions have you taken or will you take to ensure that similar leakages of toxic chemicals do not occur in the future? Read the full letter here or below. July 31, 2025 Robert K. Ortberg President & CEO The Boeing Company Jeff Shockey EVP of Government Operations, Global Public Policy, & Corporate Strategy The Boeing Company Mr. Ortberg: I write concerning new reports that a Boeing facility in north St. Louis leaked up to a thousand gallons of toxic nitric acid into Coldwater Creek. As you know, nitric acid is a caustic industrial agent that can cause burns and respiratory pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-advances-pelosi-act-to-ban-congressional-stock-trading-out-of-committee/ | Hawley Advances PELOSI Act to Ban Congressional Stock Trading Out of Committee | 2025-07-30 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, voted to advance the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments(PELOSI) Act, which would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks. “Americans have watched politicians earn a fortune using information not available to the general public while the average family struggles to get by. It’s just wrong,” Senator Hawley said. “Members of Congress should be focused on delivering results for their constituents, not returns on investments. It’s time to find out where members stand. It’s time we restore trust in Congress and ban all members from trading and holding stocks.” The PELOSI Act would ban lawmakers and their spouses from purchasing, selling or holding individual stocks for the duration of the lawmaker’s time in office. Lawmakers would be allowed to invest in diversified mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or U.S. Treasury bonds while in office. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-language-for-hospital-new-housing-at-fort-leonard-wood-in-appropriations-bill/ | Hawley Secures Language for Hospital, New Housing at Fort Leonard Wood in Appropriations Bill | 2025-07-29 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he secured language in the FY 2026 appropriations bill to protect the hospital at Missouri’s Fort Leonard Wood. The language would also require the Army to work to replace aging homes for the servicemen and women on the base. Senator Hawley has long advocated for updated housing at Fort Leonard Wood, having secured more than $100 million in previous efforts. He also pressured the Army to protect Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital earlier this year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-legislation-to-send-rebate-checks-to-working-americans/ | Hawley Introduces Legislation to Send Rebate Checks to Working Americans | 2025-07-28 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the American Worker Rebate Act, legislation that would send rebate checks to working Americans following the historic revenue accrued through President Trump’s tariff policy. “Americans deserve a tax rebate after four years of Biden policies that have devastated families’ savings and livelihoods. Like President Trump proposed, my legislation would allow hard-working Americans to benefit from the wealth that Trump’s tariffs are returning to this country,” Senator Hawley said. Senator Hawley announced this legislation last week after President Trump voiced support for this policy when he discussed record-breaking tariff revenue. The United States now has record monthly tariff revenue, which nearly reached $30 billion in June. Several projections suggest the United States could see over $150 billion in tariff revenue in 2025 alone. The American Worker Rebate Act would: Provide a tariff rebate check this year to American workers and families with similar parameters to the direct payments passed by Congress in 2020. Ensure the amount of the rebate is at least $600 per adult and dependent child (e.g. $2,400 for a family of four). Allow for a larger credit per person if tariff revenue exceeds current projections for 2025. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-to-introduce-legislation-sending-rebate-check-to-every-working-american/ | Hawley to Introduce Legislation Sending Rebate Check to Every Working American | 2025-07-25 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce legislation to send a rebate check to every working American. President Trump voiced support for this policy as recently as this morning when he discussed record-breaking tariff revenue. “Working people need relief now,” Senator Hawley tweeted. “They’ve earned it. Let’s return their money to them asap.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/watch-hawley-secures-pledge-from-trump-nominee-to-ditch-the-biden-era-government-censorship-business/ | WATCH: Hawley Secures Pledge from Trump Nominee to Ditch the Biden-era Government Censorship Business | 2025-07-24 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | This morning, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Sean Plankey—President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—and secured his pledge to refocus the agency on protecting America’s critical infrastructure instead of propping up Biden-era government censorship. “Let me just read some of the euphemisms that your predecessor used to talk about CISA’s mission in the censorship effort: ‘narrative control,’ ‘perception management’—’information integrity’ is my favorite,” Senator Hawley said. “You’re telling me that you’re going to get CISA out of the business of policing ‘narrative control?'” the Senator asked, to which Plankey affirmed. Watch the full exchange here. Senator Hawley reminded Plankey and his Senate colleagues of the gross First Amendment abuses Americans faced online under the direction of the Biden Administration’s CISA. The agency’s wide-ranging censorship shut down posts about “COVID-19, vaccines, elections, school-board meetings.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-wins-cancelation-of-grain-belt-express/ | Hawley Wins Cancelation of Grain Belt Express | 2025-07-23 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) succeeded today in securing the cancelation of a Biden-era Green New Deal loan in Missouri. Following Senator Hawley’s request, the Department of Energy canceled $5 billion in taxpayer funding to the “Grain Belt Express,” a green transmission project that has taken the land of numerous Missouri farmers across eight counties while padding the corporate profits of parent company Invenergy. The cancelation of the federal loan guarantee comes after Senator Hawley secured a pledge from Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to halt the project. Senator Hawley sent a letter to the DOE in March urging the department to cancel the loan, as well as a follow-up letter in June. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-rfk-jr-to-reinstate-safety-regulations-on-chemical-abortion-drug-after-reviewing-studies/ | Hawley Urges RFK Jr. to Reinstate Safety Regulations on Chemical Abortion Drug after Reviewing Studies | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) urging him to take immediate action to reinstate safety guardrails on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. Senator Hawley’s letter comes after he secured a pledge from RFK Jr. that he would conduct a safety review of mifepristone. “I write to thank you for your expressed commitment to review the safety data on mifepristone following the publication of alarming new safety studies and to once again request swift action on this matter to protect American women. On April 28, I sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, asking for a timely review of the safety of mifepristone in response to shocking new data showing high adverse event rates for mifepristone. Dr. Makary sent me a letter in response expressing a commitment to conducting such a review. I am grateful to both you and Dr. Makary for undertaking this critical work,” Senator Hawley wrote. He continued, “As I have shared with you, recent studies using insurance claims data to conduct post-market safety analyses have raised serious concerns about the chemical abortion drug. Researchers with the Foundation for the Restoration of America and Ethics and Public Policy Center found that about 11% of women who take mifepristone for an abortion experience a serious adverse health event—a rate 22 times higher than the FDA claims. Additionally, a follow-up Ethics and Public Policy Center study based on the same data shows that for pregnancy termination, mifepristone had a 5.26% failure rate, which is significantly higher than the rate listed on the FDA label.” Senator Hawley concluded, “I eagerly await the results of your review of mifepristone safety data… I ask that you take swift action against abortion drug providers that distribute mifepristone contrary to federal regulations. These actions would go a long way toward protecting women’s health and safety.” Read the full lette… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blumenthal-unveil-bipartisan-bill-empowering-working-americans-to-sue-big-tech-ai-companies-for-stealing-creative-works/ | Hawley, Blumenthal Unveil Bipartisan Bill Empowering Working Americans to Sue Big Tech, AI Companies for Stealing Creative Works | 2025-07-21 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect consumers’ data rights and hold Big Tech companies accountable for illegally pirating creators’ copyrighted works to train their artificial intelligence (AI) models. Senator Hawley’s legislation follows his recent Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing where he sounded the alarm on AI companies’ willful engagement in “the largest intellectual property theft in American history.” “AI companies are robbing the American people blind while leaving artists, writers, and other creators with zero recourse. It’s time for Congress to give the American worker their day in court to protect their personal data and creative works. My bipartisan legislation would finally empower working Americans who now find their livelihoods in the crosshairs of Big Tech’s lawlessness,” said Senator Hawley. “This bill embodies a bipartisan consensus that AI safeguards are urgent—because the technology is moving at accelerating speed, and so are dangers to privacy. Enforceable rules can put consumers back in control of their data, and help bar abuses. Tech companies must be held accountable—and liable legally—when they breach consumer privacy, collecting, monetizing or sharing personal information without express consent. Consumers must be given rights and remedies—and legal tools to make them real—not relying on government enforcement alone,” Senator Blumenthal said. Senators Hawley and Blumenthal have previously teamed up to put power back in the hands of users when it comes to Big Tech. Last Congress, they introduced a bipartisan framework to implement guardrails for AI that would protect consumers. The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act will: Bar AI companies from stealing and training on copyright works. The bill safeguards individuals’ copyrighted materials from being used in AI training or AI-generated content without permission. Create a federal tort for data misuse. The legislation allows individ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-moore-introduce-resolution-condemning-international-persecution-of-christians/ | Hawley, Moore Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians | 2025-07-21 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with Congressman Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), introduced a resolution condemning the persecution of Christians around the world. “Our country was founded on religious liberty. We cannot sit on the sidelines as Christians around the world are being persecuted for declaring Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We must condemn these heinous crimes,” Senator Hawley said. “Year after year, the number of Christians murdered by extremists in Nigeria has numbered in the thousands. Millions more have been displaced. We cannot allow this to continue. I urge my colleagues to join me in condemning the persecution of Christians around the world by supporting this resolution.” “Around the world, our brothers and sisters in Christ face rampant persecution for simply acknowledging the name of Jesus. That is unacceptable. In Nigeria alone, more than 50,000 Christians have been martyred and more than 5 million have been displaced simply for professing their faith. During a Divine Liturgy in Damascus last month, an islamic jihadist opened fire on worshippers and detonated an explosive device — killing at least 30 and wounding dozens more. These examples illustrate the violence and death Christians face on a daily basis,” said Congressman Moore. “Unfortunately, decades of U.S. foreign policy blunders have exacerbated this crisis, with ethno-religious cleansing accelerating in Iraq after our failure to stabilize the country following the 2003 invasion. We as lawmakers cannot continue to sit idly by. I urge my colleagues to join me in condemning the persecution of Christians across the globe.” The bill is endorsed by ADF International, Heritage Action for America, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, In Defense of Christians, Global Christian Relief, CatholicVote, Advancing American Freedom, Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), Family Policy Alliance, Christians Engaged, and Save the Persecuted Christians. Read the full resolution here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-applauds-missouri-judicial-nominees-winning-records-ahead-of-confirmation-votes/ | Hawley Applauds Missouri Judicial Nominees’ Winning Records Ahead of Confirmation Votes | 2025-07-17 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley spoke on the Senate floor, highlighting the winning records of Missouri’s four district court nominees and thanking President Donald Trump for returning constitutionalists to the federal bench after the appointment of radical judges under President Joe Biden. “Each of these four individuals will soon take his or her place on the federal bench, and I am confident will be a great credit, not just to my state but to the United States, where I hope they will serve as federal judges for a very long time to come,” Senator Hawley said. The Senate is poised to confirm the following nominees, starting next week. Joshua M. Divine, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri; Maria A. Lanahan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri; Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri; and Cristian M. Stevens, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-welch-introduce-legislation-targeting-patent-thickets-to-reduce-prescription-drug-prices/ | Hawley, Welch Introduce Legislation Targeting ‘Patent Thickets’ to Reduce Prescription Drug Prices | 2025-07-17 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the ETHIC Act, which would prevent Big Pharma from gaming our patent system through the use of anticompetitive “patent thickets.” “Big Pharma knows exactly what it’s doing in monopolizing the U.S. patent system: driving up drug costs for Americans while preventing generic-drug manufacturers from getting their foot in the market. This bipartisan bill would break up the anticompetitive “patent thickets” that pharmaceutical companies have abused to the detriment of the American patient,” Senator Hawley said. “For decades, Big Pharma has exploited U.S. courts and the patent system through anti-competitive practices that prevent generic and biosimilar competitors from entering the market, forcing Vermonters to pay more out of pocket for life-saving drugs. It’s outrageous, and it’s gone on for far too long,” said Senator Welch. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the ETHIC Act to stop pharmaceutical companies from abusing the patent system and lower prescription drug prices for patients across the country. Congress must pass our legislation to cut drug costs for families and streamline access to care.” “Patent thickets” are dense webs of overlapping patents that companies must navigate to commercialize new technology, particularly common in pharmaceuticals where a single drug may be protected by dozens of patents covering an active compound, formulations, manufacturing processes, and delivery methods. While these thickets can emerge naturally from the complexity of drug development, pharmaceutical companies also strategically build patent walls around drugs to extend market exclusivity beyond the original patent expiration, slowing access to affordable generic alternatives. If signed into law this year, the Eliminating Thickets to Improve Competition (ETHIC) Act would: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/chairman-hawley-exposes-big-techs-complicity-in-piracy-to-train-ai-models-willfulness-to-bankrupt-u-s-creative-community/ | Chairman Hawley Exposes Big Tech’s Complicity in Piracy to Train AI Models & Willfulness to Bankrupt U.S. Creative Community | 2025-07-16 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a Judiciary subcommittee hearing revealing Big Tech’s role behind the unchecked piracy of copyrighted content to fuel companies’ artificial intelligence (AI) models. The hearing featured witness testimony from bestselling author David Baldacci as well as AI experts and law professors who lent credence to Senator Hawley’s claim: AI companies, namely Meta, have crossed the line of technological innovation into corporate crime. “Today’s hearing is about the largest intellectual property theft in American history. . . . AI companies are training their models on stolen material, period. . . . And we’re not talking about these companies simply scouring the internet for what’s publicly available. We’re talking about piracy,” Senator Hawley said. “Are we going to protect [Americans’ creative community], or are we going to allow a few mega-corporations to vacuum it all up, digest it, and make billions of dollars in profits—maybe trillions—and pay nobody for it. That’s not America,” the Senator argued, explaining that the issue at hand is a moral one as much as a legal one. Baldacci went on to point out the harm mass piracy poses to America’s authors, songwriters, and other creative producers, whose works are now in the crosshairs of Big Tech’s lawlessness. “Every single one of my books was presented to me . . . in three seconds. It really felt like I had been robbed of everything of my entire adult life that I had worked on,” Baldacci said. Key revelations uncovered during the hearing include: AI companies being trained on over 200 terabytes of copyrighted work—or, in other words, billions of pages that would fill approximately 22 Libraries of Congress. Big Tech having pirated this work by illegally downloading it. AI companies having facilitated other actors’ piracy by illegally uploading more than 50 terabytes of copyrighted works for others’ use. Meta knowing it was engaging in illegal activity. • Employees internally warned each other that Meta’s piracy was ill… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-amendment-to-block-taxpayer-dollars-for-biden-green-new-deal-projects/ | Hawley Introduces Amendment to Block Taxpayer Dollars for Biden Green New Deal Projects | 2025-07-16 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed an amendment to the rescissions package currently before the Senate to block the Department of Energy’s federal loan guarantees from bankrolling the Grain Belt Express, a Green New Deal project fiercely opposed by Missouri farmers and ranchers. “The Department of Energy should not be using taxpayer dollars to fund green scams at the expense of Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. The Biden Administration shoved the $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee through at the eleventh hour because they knew it was illegal and immoral. It’s time to defund the Grain Belt Express once and for all,” Senator Hawley said. For years, Senator Hawley has been working to defund the Grain Belt Express and protect Missourians’ land. Just last week, Senator Hawley secured a pledge from Energy Secretary Chris Wright to rescind the Grain Belt Express loan guarantees. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-legislation-to-prevent-future-medicaid-cuts-invest-in-rural-hospitals/ | Hawley Introduces Legislation to Prevent Future Medicaid Cuts, Invest in Rural Hospitals | 2025-07-15 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced new legislation to invest in rural hospitals and prevent any future cuts to Medicaid hospital funding. Senator Hawley’s legislation builds on provisions he secured for rural hospitals in the recently enacted reconciliation bill. Senator Hawley’s new bill would double the federal investment in rural health care while reversing future changes to Medicaid hospital funding. At Senator Hawley’s behest, the reconciliation bill created for the first time a rural hospital fund. But Congressional leadership also scheduled reductions in states’ provider tax authority to begin in some states as early as 2028. States levy provider taxes to finance a portion of their Medicaid costs, allowing them to access federal Medicaid funds for critical-access hospitals and rural providers. “President Trump has always said we have to protect Medicaid for working people. Now is the time to prevent any future cuts to Medicaid from going into effect,” Senator Hawley said. “We should also increase our support for rural hospitals around the country. Under the recent reconciliation bill, Missouri will see an extra $1 billion for hospitals over the next four years. I want to see Medicaid reductions stopped and rural hospitals fully funded permanently.” Senator Hawley’s Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act would: Repeal the provider tax moratorium and the future reduction of provider tax authority in the reconciliation bill. This would restore a key aspect of Medicaid funding that states rely on to finance their programs. Repeal provisions in the reconciliation bill related to state directed payments that could reduce Medicaid reimbursements. Double the total investment in the Rural Health Transformation Fund to $100 billion. Extend the life of the Rural Health Transformation Fund from five years to ten years. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-dhs-secretary-noem-to-declassify-trump-butler-assassination-records/ | Hawley Urges DHS Secretary Noem to Declassify Trump Butler Assassination Records | 2025-07-15 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling on the agency to declassify all documents related to the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, PA. “I write to you following the one-year anniversary of the first assassination attempt against President Donald J. Trump. This occasion marks a deeply troubling chapter in our nation’s history and serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency in preserving public trust during moments of national crisis. To that end, I urge you to take the necessary steps to declassify all documents within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) related to the events of July 13, 2024,” Senator Hawley wrote. In September 2024, Senator Hawley released a 22-page whistleblower report detailing the failures of the United States Secret Service in connection with the July 13, 2024 attempted assassination of President Trump. Read the full letter here or below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-doj-to-swiftly-implement-reca-for-radiation-survivors/ | Hawley Urges DOJ to Swiftly Implement RECA for Radiation Survivors | 2025-07-15 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), urging the Department to prioritize implementation of the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Senator’s expansion provision revives RECA for survivors, allows tens of thousands of new claimants to receive life-saving assistance—including those across Missouri—and protects the program for years to come. “I write to ensure prompt implementation of the reauthorized and expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (‘RECA’), as passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Department of Justice plays a central role in administering RECA, and with the enactment of the expanded law, the Department is now responsible for receiving, evaluating, and processing a broader universe of claims. I urge you to devote sufficient manpower and departmental resources for this important work,” wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, “It is critical that the Department promptly renews its claims process and application, given that prospective claimants have until December 31, 2027, to submit their paperwork. Timely processing of new claims is both feasible and imperative under the law, especially given the age and health of many claimants. The current RECA statute also explicitly allows the Department to use existing funds and resources to process RECA claims. Congress included this provision to ensure that the Department has sufficient resources to implement RECA fully and without delay.” Senator Hawley offered his support in implementing the program, saying, “I will closely monitor the Department’s implementation of the law in the months ahead and respectfully request an update on the Department’s implementation progress by August 1, 2025. I stand ready to work with you and the Department to ensure a fair, efficient, and accessible claims process for new RECA claimants.” Read the full letter here or below. Brett Shumate Assistant Attorney G… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-bill-banning-chinese-ownership-of-american-land-homes/ | Hawley Reintroduces Bill Banning Chinese Ownership of American Land, Homes | 2025-07-10 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced legislation to ban Chinese corporations and individuals associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from owning American agricultural land and homes. The Senator’s introduction of the Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act comes after the Trump Administration recently unveiled its National Farm Security Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to respond to this challenge and protect our farmland and food supply chains. “China’s ownership of U.S. farmland poses a direct threat to American interests,”said Senator Hawley. “We should never let our nation’s greatest adversary have access to our vital resources, including our housing supply. That’s why I’m reintroducing legislation to protect American assets from the CCP once and for all.” According to the USDA, Chinese entities own around 278,000 acres of agricultural land across the country, a total that has spiked 350 percent since 2010. The ownership of so much acreage by our nation’s greatest geopolitical adversary undermines the integrity of our food supply and creates unacceptable national security risks, particularly given the proximity of much of this land to sensitive military installations. The Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act would: Prohibit Chinese corporations and individuals affiliated with the CCP from acquiring or leasing United States’ agricultural land; Prohibit Chinese corporations and individuals associated with the CCP from purchasing residential real estate in the United States for a period of at least two years, with an option for the President to renew the prohibition biennially; Require Chinese corporations and individuals affiliated with the CCP to divest ownership of United States’ agricultural land and residential real estate within one year; Establish civil fines and criminal penalties for noncompliance, including forfeiture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-pledge-from-energy-secretary-to-halt-the-grain-belt-express/ | Hawley Secures Pledge from Energy Secretary to Halt the Grain Belt Express | 2025-07-10 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | In a huge win for Missouri, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today secured a pledge from Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to halt the Grain Belt Express, an elitist land grab harming Missouri farmers and ranchers. This commitment comes after months of pressure from Senator Hawley for the DOE to end the $4.9 billion in federal loan guarantees for the Grain Belt Express. Just last week, Senator Hawley urged Secretary Wright in a letter to terminate the loan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-sends-letter-to-pentagon-defense-health-agency-advocating-for-fort-leonard-woods-community-hospital/ | Hawley Sends Letter to Pentagon & Defense Health Agency Advocating for Fort Leonard Wood’s Community Hospital | 2025-07-10 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara and Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Dr. David J. Smith, urging them to protect Fort Leonard Wood’s newly built hospital, the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH). Senator Hawley wrote, “In recent weeks, members of my staff have received credible reports that DHA continues to consider major changes to the resourcing of GLWACH. I am particularly worried about the implications of DHA’s shift to the Capitated Accountability Readiness Evaluation (CARE) model, which I understand could considerably shrink the amount of funding provided to GLWACH.” He continued, “As I wrote to Dr. Smith last month, significant reductions to GLWACH funding, personnel, or services would degrade the healthcare of thousands of servicemembers and their families, as well as imperil the ability of Ft. Leonard Wood to support its critical military functions.” Senator Hawley is following up on a letter he sent to Dr. Smith on May 13, 2025, in which he outlined his concerns over potential reductions to the hospital’s funding, personnel and services. Read the full letter here or below. Dr. Steve Ferrara Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000 Dr. David J. Smith Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and Acting Director Defense Health Agency 7700 Arlington Blvd., Suite 5101 Falls Church, VA 22042 Dear Dr. Ferrara and Dr. Smith, I write to follow up on my letter to Dr. Smith of May 13, 2025 concerning the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH) at Ft. Leonard Wood. Thank you for your June 16, 2025 response—it provided some helpful information, but did not allay my concerns regarding the future of GLWACH. In recent weeks, members of my staff have received credible reports that DHA continues … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-holds-reca-victory-rally-to-celebrate-justice-for-victims-of-radioactive-waste/ | Hawley Holds RECA Victory Rally to Celebrate Justice for Victims of Radioactive Waste | 2025-07-08 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led a RECA victory rally in St. Louis to celebrate new funding for radioactive waste survivors in Missouri and other states. His announcement comes after a two-year battle that resulted in theRadiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) expansion in the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which President Trump signed into law last week. The Senator’s expansion provision revives RECA for survivors, allows tens of thousands of new claimants to receive life-saving assistance—including those across Missouri—and protects the program for years to come. For two years, Senator Hawley has led the fight to secure funding for survivors of nuclear contamination across the country, passing a reauthorization bill through the Senate in July 2023 and March 2024. “It wasn’t just the people of Missouri who had waited for seventy years to have justice done. It was the people of the Navajo Nation; It was the people of Utah; It was the people of New Mexico; It was the people of Idaho; It was the uranium miners and atomic veterans from all over the country, who have been waiting for decades for the federal government to finally own up to what it had done,” Senator Hawley said. “RECA is the government saying, ‘what we did was wrong. Lying to you was wrong, and we are finally going to make it right.'” Displaying the nationwide impact of the legislation, Senator Hawley was joined at the RECA victory rally by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren; Missouri RECA activists Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel; New Mexico downwinders Maggie Billman and Laura Greenwood; Arizona downwinder Sherrie Hanna; Keith Kiefer of the National Association of Atomic Veterans, and many more. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren thanked Senator Hawley in his remarks for leading the fight in Congress to obtain compensation for radiation victims in Missouri and across the nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-praises-house-passage-of-reconciliation-bill-with-historic-reca-expansion-included/ | Hawley Praises House Passage of Reconciliation Bill with Historic RECA Expansion Included | 2025-07-03 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) championed the House of Representatives’ passage of the President’s landmark reconciliation legislation, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, in which the senator secured the largest expansion ever of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), as well as an additional $1 billion in funding for Missouri Medicaid providers and recipients. Senator Hawley originally called on Congress to compensate victims of government-caused nuclear radiation on July 13, 2023. After nearly two years of negotiations—and two separate passages of RECA packages by the Senate in2023 and 2024—the senator’s hard-fought expansion of RECA now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Senator Hawley’s RECA provision will deliver long-overdue compensation and health care for survivors of radiation-linked cancers in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, dating back from negligently exposed Manhattan Project waste. This provision will also expand compensation for uranium miners and downwinders in Western states who were exposed to fallout. The larger reconciliation bill will also deliver major relief for working people, such as no taxes on overtime, no taxes on tips, and a larger child tax credit for families. Following negotiations between Senate GOP Leadership and Senator Hawley, the reconciliation legislation includes a new $50 billion fund for rural hospitals. This means that Missouri is set to receive approximately $1 billion in new funding to support providers and Medicaid recipients over the next five years. Senator Hawley also secured the delay of any Medicaid reductions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-passes-reca-secures-new-medicaid-funding-in-senate-reconciliation-bill/ | Hawley Passes RECA, Secures New Medicaid Funding in Senate Reconciliation Bill | 2025-07-01 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Vows to Fight Future Medicaid Cuts U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured the largest expansion ever to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) as well as new funding for Medicaid as part of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that passed the Senate today. Senator Hawley supported the legislation after negotiating the inclusion of these key Missouri priorities. Senator Hawley’s RECA provision will deliver long-overdue compensation and health care for survivors of radiation-linked cancers in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. The Senate-passed reconciliation bill will also deliver major relief for working people, such as no taxes on overtime, no taxes on tips, and a larger child tax credit for families. Following negotiations between Senate GOP Leadership and Senator Hawley, the legislation included a new $50 billion fund for rural hospitals. This means that Missouri is set to receive approximately $1 billion in new funding to support providers and Medicaid recipients over the next five years. Senator Hawley also secured the delay of any Medicaid reductions. “RECA is generational legislation for Missouri and will finally deliver justice for survivors in the St. Louis region. And when this reconciliation bill is signed into law, Missouri will also see new health care funding and big tax cuts for working families. I call on the House to quickly pass this legislation and send it to President Trump’s desk,” said Senator Hawley. “But let me be clear, I will continue to do everything in my power to reverse future cuts to Medicaid. If Republicans want to be the party of the working class, we cannot cut health insurance for working people.” For two years, Senator Hawley has fought to secure funding for survivors of nuclear contamination in Missouri and across the country, having twice passed a RECA reauthorization bill through the Senate in July 2023 and March 2024. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:48:13Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-applauds-judiciary-committee-for-approving-missouri-district-judge-nominees/ | Hawley Applauds Judiciary Committee for Approving Missouri District Judge Nominees | 2025-06-26 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) applauded the Judiciary Committee approving the nominations of four Missourians President Trump has tapped to serve as district judges for Missouri. “This morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent four outstanding Missourians—whom President Trump tapped as his first judicial nominees—to the Senate floor for a final vote. My state has waited four long years for these judges, and I look forward to them serving Missouri with the highest distinction. To Josh Divine, Maria Lanahan, Zachary Bluestone, and Cris Stevens—congratulations are in order,” said Senator Hawley. The nominees are: Joshua M. Divine, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri Maria A. Lanahan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri Cristian M. Stevens, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-energy-department-terminate-government-funding-grain-belt-express/ | Hawley Demands Energy Department Terminate Government Funding Grain Belt Express | 2025-06-25 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding he terminate the more than $4 billion in federal funding for the Grain Belt Express, an elitist land grab harming Missouri farmers and ranchers. In the letter, Senator Hawley wrote, “I write to you once again to urge the termination of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) $4.9 billion conditional loan to the green-energy Grain Belt Express (GBE) transmission line. Your department recently terminated 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), citing ‘that these projects failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable and would not generate a positive return on investment of taxpayer dollars.’ Yet the GBE conditional loan has not been cancelled.” He continued, “I have repeatedly raised concerns to DOE about the viability of this transmission line. Most recently, on March 25, 2025, I wrote to you after officials from the Department of Energy confirmed that your department is moving forward with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, a key step in approving the loan. I have yet to receive a substantive response to that letter.” Senator Hawley concluded, “During a recent House hearing, you stated, ‘It is deeply concerning how billions of dollars were rushed out the door without proper due diligence in the final days of the Biden administration.’ I completely agree. The Biden administration’s Department of Energy approved the loan to the Grain Belt Express at the eleventh hour… Your department should be taking every possible action to stop this loan – not only to save taxpayer’s money, but also to save generational land from being ripped away from families and hard-working farmers and ranchers in Missouri. Now is the time to act. I urge you to immediately terminate all agency actions related to the Department of Energy’s $4.9 billion loan to the Grain Belt Express.” Read the full letter here or below. June 25, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-hassan-kelly-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-rural-hospital-cybersecurity/ | Hawley, Hassan, Kelly Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity | 2025-06-25 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) reintroduced the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals. The strategy aims to improve cybersecurity preparedness and create a robust workforce to protect vulnerable critical infrastructure—rural hospitals—from cyber threats. This legislation unanimously passed out of a Senate committee last Congress. “Nearly half of the hospitals in my state are rural. I grew up in a town of 4,000 people—I have lived this firsthand,” said Senator Hawley. “Congress must take action to shore up the ability of small-town hospitals to protect working Americans’ health records from debilitating cyberattacks.” “Cyberattacks on hospitals can put at risk people’s medical information, and also sometimes shut the hospital down as it recovers, putting lifesaving care at risk,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan legislation is an important step toward ensuring that rural hospitals have the resources, tools, and training that they need to keep patients safe and protect hospitals from attacks from cybercriminals.” “Rural hospitals are on the frontlines of care for so many Arizonans, but too often they’re underfunded and overexposed to cyber threats that can jeopardize patient safety. We saw this firsthand in Yuma, where a ransomware attack disrupted operations and put hundreds of thousands of patients at risk,” said Senator Kelly. “We are giving rural hospitals the tools and workforce they need to strengthen their security and keep delivering care, especially as they navigate new digital reporting requirements.” Unlike larger urban hospitals, rural hospitals often have little to no full-time cybersecurity personnel and are particularly exposed to cyberattacks. Vulnerabilities in rural hospitals’ cybersecurity defenses can also be used as entry points to dis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-calls-on-biden-to-release-autopen-consent-records-grills-democrats-for-covering-up-bidens-cognitive-decline/ | Hawley Calls on Biden to Release Autopen Consent Records, Grills Democrats for Covering Up Biden’s Cognitive Decline | 2025-06-18 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) called on former President Joe Biden to release documents showing that he consented to his staff’s use of the autopen. “Today, I call on former President Biden and his staff: release the documents… Show us the documents where the President authorized the use of the pen for every single pardon and clemency and stay application. Let’s see it. Let’s see all of it. And if you won’t do it, we should subpoena those documents, and we should find out the truth of who was really running the White House because I think we can see it was not Biden,” Senator Hawley said. Senator Hawley called out Democrats for lying to the American people about Biden’s mental acuity for years and for failing to take accountability or even attend the hearing. “All you have to do is look over at this side of the dais to see that the stonewall continues… Where are they?” Senator Hawley said. “They lied to us for four years, and we know they lied. They know they lied. It’s why they’re not here. They don’t want to answer a single question. They can’t bear to show their faces in public.” Senator Hawley has long raised concerns about President Biden’s mental fitness. In February 2024 following the release of the Hur Report, he called on then Attorney General Merrick Garland to invoke the 25th Amendment or prosecute Biden. Watch the full video here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-holds-23andme-ceos-feet-to-the-fire-for-hoarding-consumers-personal-information-ahead-of-bankruptcy-sale/ | Hawley Holds 23andMe CEO’s Feet to the Fire for Hoarding Consumers’ Personal Information Ahead of Bankruptcy Sale | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) criticized Joseph Selsavage—the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of ancestry service 23andMe—for his company’s lack of transparency in retaining consumers’ information ahead of its imminent bankruptcy sale. “I hope [consumers] will rush to the court house, even as we are here today, to sue you into oblivion,” Senator Hawley said to Selsavage, who failed to provide an adequate explanation for 23andMe’s byzantine privacy policy. The CEO ultimately admitted that 23andMe does, in fact, retain customers’ personal information—even after consumers opt to delete it. “What you’re doing here has all kinds of implications—national security implications, all of it—but nothing is worse than taking the personal, identifiable information of American consumers and keeping it, and lying to them about it, while you make a huge profit off of it,” the Senator continued. Senator Hawley also called out Selsavage for repeatedly looking to his legal counsel throughout the course of their exchange: “Don’t talk to your suit behind you. Talk to me.” Watch the full video here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-trump-backed-legislation-to-increase-penalties-for-criminal-flag-burners/ | Hawley Introduces Trump-Backed Legislation to Increase Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act, which would enact sentencing enhancements for individuals who burn the American flag in the course of committing a federal offense. Just this week, President Trump called on Congress to support Senator Hawley’s bill and send it to his desk. Senator Hawley is currently circulating the bill and inviting other Senators to join. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) are co-sponsoring the legislation. “Committing a crime is not protected under the First Amendment. If you are putting people and property in danger and burning our flag in the process, you should serve extra time in prison,” said Senator Hawley. “I encourage all of my Republican colleagues to join President Trump in supporting this legislation. It’s time to restore law and order in America and demand our flag be treated with respect.” Rioters continue to escalate violence and set fires in major cities putting the public in danger, attacking federal buildings and destroying property. Their goal is violence—not speech, and these crimes are not protected behavior. The recent Los Angeles riots have featured a host of criminal activity—assaults on law enforcement, vandalism, theft, and more. Hundreds have been arrested. And during the commission of these crimes, many rioters have burned the American flag. This is arson masquerading as expression. If signed into law, the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act would: Ensure that criminals who burn flags to further their criminal schemes serve an extra year in prison Recognize the danger to people and property posed by criminals who burn flags while committing federal crimes Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-historic-reca-expansion-in-base-text-of-big-beautiful-bill/ | Hawley Secures Historic RECA Expansion in Base Text of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced today that the largest expansion to date of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has been included in the text of the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This historic provision is a victory for nuclear radiation survivors in Missouri and across America—and a major win for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. “The federal government dumped nuclear waste in the backyards of Missourians for decades—and then lied about it. These survivors sacrificed their health for our national security at the advent of the Manhattan Project, and their children and grandchildren have borne the burden of radioactive-linked illness for generations since. Reviving RECA means acknowledging the debts we owe these good Americans and delivering them the justice and overdue compensation they deserve,” said Senator Hawley. Today’s announcement comes as Senator Hawley has fought to reauthorize RECA after the program’s compensation funds went dark a year ago due to congressional leadership’s inaction. The expanded RECA provision, which includes multiple bipartisan wins, would: Add eligibility for RECA compensation for residents of affected areas in Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alaska who were exposed to contamination and developed cancers. Fully cover existing RECA-eligible “downwind” areas and on-site participants, such as military personnel. These areas currently include regions of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Fully cover all existing RECA uranium mine workers. Add new “downwind” areas for claimants: the state of New Mexico, remaining counties in Utah, plus Mohave County in Arizona. Increase benefit levels for atmospheric testing survivors to track inflation. Add new uranium mine workers who worked in mines from 1971-1990, add core drillers as an eligible worker, and expand eligible diseases. For over two years, Senator Hawley has led the fight to secure funding for survivors of nuclear contamination across the country, having twice passed a reauthorization bill through the Senate in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senate-committee-unanimously-advances-hawley-durbin-bill-stopping-child-sex-abuse-materials/ | Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Hawley, Durbin Bill Stopping Child Sex Abuse Materials | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) advanced their STOP CSAM Act unanimously through a Senate Judiciary Committee markup. The legislation would crack down on the proliferation of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by allowing victims to sue companies that host it. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.,), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have cosponsored the bill. “Almost two years ago, Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the victims of sexual exploitation on his platforms during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. But apologies aren’t enough; it’s time to hold Big Tech accountable. Protecting kids online means giving parents the right to sue companies that harbor predators and host their content. My bipartisan legislation would rightfully give CSAM victims their day in court,” said Senator Hawley. “This is a momentous step toward finally holding Big Tech accountable for harm it has caused kids and families. Big Tech’s pockets run deep, and social media companies are lobbying against any bill that would bolster accountability. Their influence is weakening. I’m proud to have worked with Democrats and Republicans alike to highlight the failures of Big Tech and draft commonsense proposals like ourSTOP CSAM Act to put kids’ safety first. This bill would finally pierce the broad immunity granted by Section 230 and open the courtroom to victims of online child sexual exploitation, as well as bolster protections and resources for survivors. Senator Hawley and I will continue pushing for Senate passage of this bill, and I look forward to the day it becomes law,” said Senator Durbin. The Senators originally introduced the legislation last Congress and garnered the votes to unanimously advance it through the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Hawley has been a leading proponent of holding Big Tech accountable and protecting kids online. Last year, he questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the rampant ch… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-launches-investigation-into-organizations-bankrolling-la-riots/ | Hawley Launches Investigation into Organizations Bankrolling LA Riots | 2025-06-11 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, sent letters to multiple organizations launching an investigation into the funding behind the Los Angeles riots and requesting the preservation of key information. The letter also condemns the demonstrations’ “lawless mob actions” and calls for their end. “Credible reporting now suggests that your organization has provided logistical support and financial resources to individuals engaged in these disruptive actions,” Senator Hawley wrote. “Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct.” He sent letters to Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Party for Socialism and Liberation, and Union del Barrio. Read the full letter here or below. June 11, 2025 Angélica Salas Executive Director Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights 2533 West 3rd St, Suite 101 Los Angeles, CA 90057 Dear Ms. Salas, I write in my capacity as Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism regarding your organization’s alleged role in financing and materially supporting the coordinated protests and riots that have engulfed Los Angeles in recent weeks. While peaceful protest is a cornerstone of American democracy, these demonstrations have escalated into lawless mob actions. They have obstructed federal law enforcement, endangered public safety, and disrupted the rule of law. This lawlessness is unacceptable. It must end. Credible reporting now suggests that your organization has provided logistical support and financial resources to individuals engaged in these disruptive actions. Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct. Accordingly, you must immediately cease and desist any further involvement in the organization, funding, or promotion of these unlawful activities. Furthermore, please preserve the following records from November 5, 2024 to present: All internal communicati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-welch-introduce-legislation-to-increase-federal-minimum-wage-to-15-per-hour/ | Hawley, Welch Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour | 2025-06-10 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and allow the federal minimum wage to increase with inflation in subsequent years. When adjusted for inflation, the current federal minimum wage is lower than at any point since the 1940s. Meanwhile, the cost of housing, healthcare, and education has skyrocketed, leaving millions of full-time workers struggling to make ends meet. “For decades, working Americans have seen their wages flatline. One major culprit of this is the failure of the federal minimum wage to keep up with the economic reality facing hardworking Americans every day. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that workers across America benefit from higher wages,” Senator Hawley said. “We’re in the midst of a severe affordability crisis, with families in red and blue states alike struggling to afford necessities like housing and groceries. A stagnant federal minimum wage only adds fuel to the fire. Every hardworking American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn’t even come close,” said Senator Welch. “Times have changed, and working families deserve a wage that reflects today’s financial reality. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort to raise the minimum wage nationwide to help more folks make ends meet,” Senator Welch added. If signed into law this year, the Higher Wages for American Workers Act would: Increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour starting in January 2026. Allow the federal minimum wage to increase with inflation in subsequent years. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/much-needed-hawley-applauds-trumps-approval-of-disaster-aid-for-missouri-storm-victims/ | ‘Much Needed’: Hawley Applauds Trump’s Approval of Disaster Aid For Missouri Storm Victims | 2025-06-09 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | This evening, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced federal disaster aid for Eastern Missouri’s devastating May storms, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for swiftly green-lighting the funds. Senator Hawley has been a leading advocate for disaster aid following last month’s storms and tornadoes that claimed the lives of seven Missourians. The Senator surveyed the storm damage firsthand throughout St. Louis and met with residents, first responders, and other community leaders. Upon returning to Washington, Senator Hawley urged the Trump Administration to issue federal disaster aid and even secured a pledge from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem—who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—to expedite relief. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-chairs-missouri-district-judge-nominations-hearing/ | Hawley Chairs Missouri District Judge Nominations Hearing | 2025-06-04 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired the Judiciary Committee nominations hearing featuring the four Missourians President Trump has tapped to serve as district judges for Missouri–his first tranche of judicial nominees. The nominees are: Maria A. Lanahan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri Cristian M. Stevens, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri Joshua M. Divine, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri These individuals would fill judicial positions that have been vacant throughout the Biden Administration. Since the beginning of the year, Senator Hawley has worked closely with the Trump White House to ensure that appointments to Missouri vacancies are prioritized. Senator Hawley also had a memorable exchange on Title IX protections with Whitney D. Hermandorfer, nominated to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Senator Hawley highlighted her record of defending legislation to safeguard women’s sports and opportunities from men who identify as women. “I want to thank you for going to battle for our daughters, for going to battle for the women you played sports with, for standing up for this landmark legislation,”Senator Hawley said. “When it comes to the litigation that you carried out on behalf of Tennessee … I think you did a great service, not just to Tennessee but for the nation,” Senator Hawley added. Watch the full committee hearing here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-takes-liberal-professor-to-task-for-flip-flopping-on-injunctions-stance/ | Hawley Takes Liberal Professor to Task for Flip-Flopping on Injunctions Stance | 2025-06-04 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | In a joint Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) took Kate Shaw, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, to task over her double standard for nationwide injunctions issued against the Trump Administration versus those against the Biden Administration. Senator Hawley repeatedly called out Shaw for lacking a “principle” to guide her legal opinion regarding when nationwide injunctions constitute the appropriate remedy for a legal dispute. The hearing was jointly hosted by the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and the Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights. Earlier this year, Senator Hawley introduced legislation to end liberal judges’ serial abuse of power by banning nationwide injunctions. Watch the full committee hearing here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-answers-about-neighborhood-radioactive-contamination-the-community-deserves-full-transparency/ | Hawley Demands Answers about Neighborhood Radioactive Contamination: ‘The Community Deserves Full Transparency’ | 2025-05-30 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding reports that the USACE plans to buy out residential homes in the St. Louis region due to radioactive contamination. The Senator stated that city officials were recently made aware of proposed buyouts of six properties in the Cades Cove subdivision near Coldwater Creek. These properties were previously publicly identified by USACE as the subject of detailed sampling. “[T]he community deserves full transparency about your plans for further testing, remediation, buyouts, and any health risks to residents,” the Senator said. The Senator called out USACE for previously downplaying concerns about contamination and assuring residents that there was no immediate risk. “It should come as no surprise that the community is extremely concerned about proposals for residential buyouts after USACE previously downplayed the potential risks,” Senator Hawley continued. The Senator asked USACE whether the contamination extended to other properties along Coldwater Creek outside the historic floodplain and requested that the Army answer a series of questions in writing on the issue. Read the full letter here or below May 30, 2025 Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., USA Chief of Engineers and Commanding General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20314-1000 Dear Lieutenant General Graham, I write with great alarm about new reports that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plans to buy out residential homes in the St. Louis region due to radioactive contamination. Earlier this week, Florissant Mayor Timothy Lowery stated that city officials were recently made aware of proposed buyouts of six properties in the Cades Cove subdivision, which is near Coldwater Creek. These properties were previously publicly identified by USACE as the subject of detailed sampling. But the community deserves full transparency about your plans for further testi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-doj-to-investigate-chinese-automotive-company-for-national-security-breaches-export-violations/ | Hawley Urges DOJ to Investigate Chinese Automotive Company for National Security Breaches, Export Violations | 2025-05-30 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate TuSimple Holdings – a Chinese autonomous trucking company – for potential violations of U.S. export controls, unauthorized transfers of sensitive technology to the People’s Republic of China, and any associated breaches of national security. In the letter, Senator Hawley wrote, “According to recent investigative reports, TuSimple systematically shared proprietary data, source code, and autonomous driving technologies with Chinese state-linked entities, in blatant disregard of a 2022 national security agreement with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). These reports also revealed communications from TuSimple personnel inside China requesting the shipment of sensitive Nvidia AI chips and detailed records showing ‘deep and longstanding ties’ with Chinese military-affiliated manufacturers. To date, TuSimple has not faced serious consequences for sharing American intellectual property with China.” He continued, “If the reports about TuSimple are accurate, they represent not just a violation of export law, but a breach of national trust and a direct threat to American technological leadership. The American people deserve to know how and why a supposedly U.S.-based company was allowed to serve as a conduit for the transfer of sensitive innovations to the Chinese Communist Party.” Senator Hawley concluded, “I urge the Department to act swiftly and without hesitation. Any individual or entity found to have violated our laws must be held fully accountable.” Read the full letter here or below. May 28, 2025 The Honorable Pam Bondi Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Bondi, I write to urge the Department of Justice to open a formal investigation into TuSimple Holdings Inc., a Chinese autonomous trucking company, for potential violations of U.S. export controls, unauthoriz… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-applauds-trumps-approval-of-multiple-disaster-declarations-for-missouri/ | Hawley Applauds Trump’s Approval of Multiple Disaster Declarations For Missouri | 2025-05-23 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R.-Mo.) announced that President Donald Trump has approved two major disaster declarations for Missouri to unlock federal aid. These disaster declarations will provide much-needed assistance for recovery and rebuilding from storms in March and early April. President Trump’s approval comes after Senator Hawley’s Wednesday conversation with the President concerning Missouri disaster assistance. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-reintroduce-resolution-honoring-the-lives-and-service-of-natalie-and-davy-lloyd/ | Hawley, Schmitt Reintroduce Resolution Honoring the Lives and Service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd | 2025-05-23 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) reintroduced a resolution honoring Natalie and Davy Lloyd, the Missouri missionaries who were tragically killed one year ago by unlawful Haitian gangs on May 23, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the Lloyds’ service to communities in Haiti and honors their memory. “Natalie and Davy Lloyd epitomize selfless service and giving to the uttermost. They lost their lives serving the people of Haiti, a country that was not their own, sheerly for love of neighbor and love of the Lord. They really show what it means to be a Christian. They show what it means to be a Missourian and an American. They are the best of us,” said Senator Hawley. “I’m honoring them again with a Senate Resolution to thank them for their Christian witness, to thank them for what they mean for our state and to thank their family for their service. We must do everything we can to hold them in our memory, always, and to profit from their example. What they did means so much.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-on-anniversary-of-devastating-joplin-tornado/ | Hawley Statement on Anniversary of Devastating Joplin Tornado | 2025-05-23 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement today, commemorating the fourteenth anniversary of the EF5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo., leaving a trail of devastation and claiming the lives of 161 Missourians. Senator Hawley spent this past Monday on the ground in St. Louis, meeting with victims and surveying the damage inflicted by this past Friday’s tornadoes that struck Eastern Missouri. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senate-passes-hawley-schmitt-resolution-honoring-kit-bond/ | Senate Passes Hawley, Schmitt Resolution Honoring Kit Bond | 2025-05-23 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Last night, the Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) honoring former United States Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond. Bond passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 86. “Kit Bond was a patriot. He led a life defined by dedication to his state and country, and he inspired countless people through his friendship and mentorship—including myself,” said Senator Josh Hawley. “I’m grateful to my colleagues in the Senate for honoring his example of service.” “I was pleased to see the Senate unanimously pass our resolution honoring the life and legacy of Legendary Missouri Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond. Kit was a force in the Show Me State leading with his trademark sense of humor and dedication to making our state the best in the nation. It is only right the U.S. Senate recognize my close friend and mentor on his tremendous career and public service to our nation,” said Senator Eric Schmitt. Bond served as the 47th and 49th Governor of Missouri, serving from 1973 to 1977 and again from 1981 to 1985. He later served four terms in the United States Senate from 1987 to 2011 where he advanced conservative values, championed infrastructure, advocated for Missouri farmers, and strengthened national defense. Read the full resolution here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-doubles-down-on-push-for-mifepristone-regulations-in-nominations-hearing/ | Hawley Doubles Down on Push for Mifepristone Regulations in Nominations Hearing | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urged President Trump’s Associate Attorney General nominee, Stanley Woodward, to work with State Attorneys General and others to bring about the reinstatement of longstanding safety standards for the abortion drug mifepristone, which accounts for 70 percent of abortions in the United States. Senator Hawley highlighted how the Biden Administration rolled back safety protocols for the drug, allowing women to administer their own abortions totally unsupervised. A recent study shows that over 10% of women who are prescribed mifepristone experience a serious adverse health event such as infection, hemorrhaging, sepsis, or another life-threatening event that leads them to go to the emergency room. That is a level of risk 22 times higher than what the FDA label currently admits. “Any limits on the drug imposed by voters at the state level, consistent with the Dobbs decision, are automatically overridden by what Joe Biden’s FDA decided to do,” Senator Hawley said. “I hope that the Department of Justice will work with these states and will also vindicate the rights of voters to decide these issues and the rights of states to protect their citizens,” he continued. “I just can’t imagine why the Department would want to defend the abortion regulations of Joe Biden, who was the most rabidly pro-abortion president in American history—very different from our current president, who has been the most pro-life president.” Senator Hawley has been a leading voice in reinstating mifepristone regulations. Last week, he secured a commitment from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. that he would review “alarming” new data on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. RFK Jr. also stated that in light of the new data, the Food and Drug Administration label for mifepristone should change to accurately reflect the adverse effects of the drug. He also sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Justice Department to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-durbin-reintroduce-bill-combatting-online-child-sexual-abuse-material/ | Hawley, Durbin Reintroduce Bill Combatting Online Child Sexual Abuse Material | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) reintroduced the STOP CSAM Act. The legislation will crack down on the proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online by allowing victims to sue companies that host it. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have cosponsored the bill. The Senators announced the legislation’s reintroduction in February ahead of their joint hearing highlighting witnesses impacted by CSAM, including survivors, advocates, and law enforcement experts. They originally introduced the legislation last Congress and garnered the votes to unanimously advance it through the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Every day that Congress fails to protect kids online is another day that online predators can victimize children and steal their innocence—and social media companies are totally complicit,” said Senator Hawley. “To stop them, Congress must give parents and victims the right to sue these companies, and my bipartisan legislation would empower them to do just that.” “In the real world, child safety is a top priority. But in the virtual world, criminals and bullies don’t need to pick a lock or wait outside the playground to cause harm. They can harass, intimidate, addict, or sexually exploit our kids without leaving home,” said Senator Durbin. “Big Tech has woefully failed to police itself, and the American people are demanding that Congress intervene. We made significant headway last year to address Big Tech’s failure to protect our kids online and it’s time to build on that progress. I’m glad to partner with Senator Hawley to reintroduce our bill supporting victims of child sexual exploitation and increasing accountability for tech companies.” Senator Hawley has been a leading proponent of holding Big Tech accountable and protecting kids online. Last year, he questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the rampant child exploitation on his social media platforms, prompting him to stand up and apologize to the families of v… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-missouri-delegation-urge-white-house-to-issue-federal-disaster-declaration-for-late-april-storms/ | Hawley, Missouri Delegation Urge White House to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration For Late April Storms | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led members of the Missouri Delegation—including Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and U.S. House Members Ann Wagner, Robert Onder, Mark Alford, Jason Smith, Sam Graves, and Eric Burlison—in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Kehoe’s request for a federal disaster declaration following the severe storms and tornadoes in Missouri on April 29, 2025. The Governor made this request on May 19, which, if approved, would unlock federal funds and assistance to restore public infrastructure. “This declaration is vital to providing the resources, technical support, and federal assistance necessary for these communities to repair public infrastructure, address recovery needs, and begin rebuilding after this devastating weather event,” the lawmakers wrote. We respectfully urge your immediate consideration and approval of this request. Missourians are resilient and committed to rebuilding, and federal assistance will be a crucial part of helping them move forward,” the delegation concluded. Separately, Senator Hawley has been working to unlock federal aid for the more recent tornados in Eastern Missouri and sent a letter today urging approval of a special emergency designation to provide federal reimbursement for first responder activities. Read the full letter here or below. May 21, 2025 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, We write in strong support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration, pursuant to the Stafford Act, for public assistance in six Missouri counties affected by severe storms and tornadoes on April 29, 2025. This declaration is vital to providing the resources, technical support, and federal assistance necessary for these communities to repair public infrastructure, address recovery needs, and begin rebuilding after this devastating weather event. On May 19, 2025, Governor Kehoe forma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-urge-trump-to-approve-missouri-emergency-declaration-unlock-disaster-funding-immediately/ | Hawley, Schmitt Urge Trump to Approve Missouri Emergency Declaration & Unlock Disaster Funding Immediately | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Earlier this morning, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) penned a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to swiftly approve Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s May 19 emergency disaster declaration in light of recent devastating storms. “If approved, this declaration would immediately unlock critical funding to support state and local efforts to remove debris and take emergency protective measures,” the Senators wrote. “After touring the devastated neighborhoods, we can personally attest to the scale of the damage and the clear need for the governor’s request to unlock this first step of federal assistance to support first responder efforts,” they explained. This emergency designation would unlock resources for immediate needs such as debris removal while the damage is assessed for a more widespread disaster declaration. Senator Hawley spent Monday on the ground in St. Louis, Missouri, meeting with victims and surveying the damage inflicted by Friday’s tornadoes, and has set up a portal on his website to help constituents with insurance claims. Read the full letter here or below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-introduce-resolution-honoring-former-senator-and-governor-kit-bond/ | Hawley, Schmitt Introduce Resolution Honoring Former Senator and Governor Kit Bond | 2025-05-20 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced a resolution honoring former United States Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher ‘‘Kit’’ Bond. Bond passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 86. Bond served as the 47th and 49th Governor of Missouri, serving from 1973 to 1977 and again from 1981 to 1985. He later served four terms in the United States Senate from 1987 to 2011 where he advanced conservative values, championed infrastructure, advocated for Missouri farmers, and strengthened national defense. “I remember Kit as a man who was a champion for Missouri. He knew from an early age that he wanted to serve his state, and he did it with real distinction for many years, both as Governor and Senator,” said Senator Hawley. “Kit was also a personal friend and one of the first people to encourage me to get into politics. Erin and I are grateful for his example of kindness and public service.” “Legendary Missouri Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond honorably served our state as governor and then in the U.S. Senate for 24 years. With his trademark sense of humor and dedication to making Missouri the best state in our union, he helped to improve the lives of generations of Missourians across the Show Me State. As one of his successors in the Senate I am proud to join Senator Hawley in this resolution honoring Kit’s service to our state and a grateful nation,” said Senator Eric Schmitt. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-pledge-from-noem-to-expedite-relief-for-missourians-after-devastating-storms/ | Hawley Secures Pledge from Noem to Expedite Relief for Missourians After Devastating Storms | 2025-05-20 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Less than 24 hours after visiting St. Louis to survey the devastating storm damage from Friday’s tornadoes, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a pledge from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem – who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – to expedite relief for Missouri storm victims. The exchange comes after Missouri was rocked by tornadoes this spring and lost many lives in a span of two months. In the hearing, Senator Hawley detailed the debilitating storms that took the lives of 7 Missourians on Friday and left behind more than $1.6 billion in property damage. He also noted that this is not the only lethal storm to hit the state in recent weeks. “The state has pending three requests for major disaster relief declarations from earlier storms. Counting the people we lost on Friday, we’ve lost almost twenty people now in major storms in the last two months in Missouri. It’s been a terrible spring for us,” said Senator Hawley. “For those three disaster declaration requests that are still pending, will you help with those and get those approved? We are desperate for the assistance in Missouri.” “Yes, absolutely,” promised Secretary Noem. Secretary Noem pledged that she would expedite individual assistance for affected Missourians and review of the state’s requested disaster declarations. She also promised she would work with Senator Hawley, who chairs the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, to ensure FEMA provides Missourians with the necessary assistance in the aftermath of the storms. “Can you commit to, as we deal with this disaster in St. Louis and others around the state, that under your leadership, FEMA is going to act with expedition, they are going to be clear in the communications, and they are going to follow up and give Missourians the awards they need if they qualify for it?” asked Senator Hawley. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-surveys-missouri-tornado-damage-puts-insurance-companies-on-notice/ | Hawley Surveys Missouri Tornado Damage, Puts Insurance Companies on Notice | 2025-05-19 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | ST. LOUIS, MO. — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) was on the ground in St. Louis, Missouri to meet with victims and survey the damage inflicted by Friday’s tornadoes. The storm claimed the lives of five people, injured 38, and damaged approximately 5,000 structures, resulting in $1.6 billion in damages. The Senator was briefed by the mayor, fire chief, police chief, and officials from Ameren Corporation. He also met with non-profit groups, first responders, and other community leaders. In addition, he had the chance to walk the neighborhoods that had been hit hardest and speak with residents impacted. “These are beautiful neighborhoods full of exceptional people. And now they need our help. I support Governor Kehoe’s call for an emergency disaster declaration,” Senator Hawley said. “Now the federal government and insurance companies need to do their part to help these good people rebuild. There’s a lot of claims that need to be paid. We will be tenacious in seeing that these insurance companies pay claims to every person who has been injured or had property damaged. This is the real acid test for these insurance companies. I hope they will uphold their end of the contract–and if you can’t get your claim processed, come to me.” Senator Hawley’s office has created a special landing page and tip line for constituents to report any problems with insurance claims following the storms. Last week, Senator Hawley chaired a subcommittee hearing that exposed how insurance companies routinely deny or underpay insurance claims following recent natural disasters. He has committed to holding insurance companies accountable for paying out insurance claims as victims begin to rebuild. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-insurance-companies-make-policyholders-whole-in-wake-of-devastating-missouri-storms/ | Hawley Demands Insurance Companies ‘Make Policyholders Whole’ in Wake of Devastating Missouri Storms | 2025-05-18 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the presidents and CEOs of State Farm, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Allstate, and American Family Insurance among others in the wake of the devastating storms that hit Eastern Missouri on Friday. Senator Hawley called onthe companies to uphold their end of the insurance contract as policyholders work to rebuild. “Your policyholders have paid you faithfully, often for years. Now is the time for you to honor the faith your customers placed in you. As Missourians work to rebuild and recover from these devastating storms, you must provide immediate and comprehensive assistance to my constituents as they navigate the claims process,”the Senator wrote. “It is my full expectation that you will honor your commitments, fully pay claimants, and do your part to help rebuild communities across Missouri.” The storms come just days after Senator Hawley’s subcommittee hearing that exposed industry-wide corruption in the insurance industry that rips off those who have paid into insurance policies. The Senator has also launched a bipartisan investigation into the practice of subjecting policyholders to delays and underpayments. Read the full letter to the State Farm CEO here or below. May 17, 2025 Mr. Jon Farney President and Chief Executive Officer State Farm Mutual Dear Mr. Farney: On Friday, May 16, a series of severe storms swept across Eastern Missouri. As of Saturday morning, approximately 5,000 buildings were damaged and nearly 80,000 Missourians were without power. There have been seven confirmed fatalities. The scale of the damage is devastating. Records indicate that you currently provide significant property and casualty insurance coverage across Missouri. Victims of these severe storms will soon be seeking assistance. During this time of crisis for Missouri, I fully expect that your company will make policyholders whole. As you may be aware, as Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, I have launched a bipartisan investigation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-on-devastating-storms-affecting-eastern-missouri/ | Hawley Statement on Devastating Storms Affecting Eastern Missouri | 2025-05-16 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Hawley Statement on Devastating Storms Affecting Eastern Missouri Friday, May 16, 2025 This evening, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement in wake of devastating storms and tornadoes affecting eastern Missouri. Local state authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities and casualties following the severe storms. Erin and I are praying for the Missourians lost and the families devastated in today’s storms. My office is in contact with local authorities to continue monitoring the damage throughout STL and SEMO. We are standing by to assist all those affected — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) May 17, 2025 Issues ← Previous Next → | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-shaheen-introduce-legislation-to-end-taxpayer-funded-pharma-ads/ | Hawley, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to End Taxpayer-Funded Pharma Ads | 2025-05-15 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act, which would end federal subsidies for pharmaceutical company advertising. Current law allows pharmaceutical companies to claim business deductions on direct-to-consumer advertising, subsidizing their publicity at taxpayers’ expense. Direct-to-consumer advertising contributes to increased healthcare costs and encourages patients to request specific brand-name drugs that may be substantially more expensive than more effective alternatives, including lifestyle changes. The Senators’ legislation would close this loophole. “For too long, Big Pharma has used our tax dollars to fund ads that push their products directly on patients. That needs to end,” Senator Hawley said. “HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. has made it clear that he wants to ban prescription drug commercials, and I’m proud to introduce legislation to do just that. Making America Healthy Again starts by ending handouts to these corporations and empowering consumers to make the health decision that is truly in their best interest.” “It’s flat-out wrong that drug companies receive huge tax breaks for running ads directly to consumers, especially as taxpayers in my state pay more and more for life-saving drugs,” said Senator Shaheen. “It’s well past time for Congress to step in to end these tax breaks, lower costs for everyday Americans and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable. My bipartisan bill with Senator Hawley offers a practical solution to do just that.” The No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act would: Amend the Internal Revenue Code to disallow tax deductions for expenses related to direct-to-consumer advertising of both prescription drugs and compounded medications. Define “direct-to-consumer advertising” as advertisements primarily targeted to the general public through television, radio, direct mail, billboards, internet, social media, and other digital platforms. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senate-committee-advances-hawley-bill-supporting-law-enforcement-mental-health/ | Senate Committee Advances Hawley Bill Supporting Law Enforcement Mental Health | 2025-05-15 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted to reauthorize the Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act (STOIC Act). The bill provides $7.5 million per year in grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and allows grant recipients to use the funds to establish suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers through 2029. This legislation would provide help for police officers and other first responders struggling with substance abuse, depression, or other mental health issues. “There is no profession more deserving of our support than one that keeps our streets safe,” Senator Hawley said. “By reauthorizing the STOIC Act, we provide our first responders with the mental health resources they need as they work to protect our communities. My first bill I ever got passed in Congress was to provide additional resources to help law enforcement with these issues. Our law enforcement officers bear witness to traumatizing and heartbreaking situations on a daily basis. They need to know they have our full support.” A 2024 police survey shows that 40% of officers experienced a “near miss” incident at work due to stress and fatigue, and 16% experienced suicidal ideation in the past year alone. Seventy percent of respondents reported trouble sleeping, 39% depression, 36% panic or anxiety symptoms, and 35% PTSD. Half of our officers say they do not feel adequately trained to manage the mental health aspects of the job, and about three-quarters felt that seeking help and resources would help with work-related stress. Reauthorization of the STOIC Act would: Provide $7.5 million per year in grant funding for law enforcement family-support, suicide-prevention, and mental health services through 2029 Direct the Attorney General to provide training programs and technical assistance on mental health and suicide prevention Require grant recipients to provide at least one law enforcement support program, including ev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-chairs-hearing-that-exposes-insurance-fraud-by-major-corporations/ | Hawley Chairs Hearing That Exposes Insurance Fraud by Major Corporations | 2025-05-14 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | During a disaster management subcommittee hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) highlighted victims of recent natural disasters and the insurance companies that defrauded them. “This isn’t charity that we’re talking about. [Americans] turn to their insurance companies because they pay premiums to those insurance companies. It’s a contract,” said Senator Hawley. “And unfortunately, time after time they find when disaster strikes–in their moment of utmost need–the insurance companies come back to them and they delay, and they deny, and they offer excuses, and they send out two adjusters and three adjusters and 15 adjusters and 25 adjusters, and they constantly change the estimates. And at the end of the day, they just won’t pay what is due. What is required. What is just.” The hearing featured homeowners whose property was severely damaged by recent storms, insurance adjuster whistleblowers who were pressured by companies to doctor reports to cut payouts, and the executive director of the American Policyholder Association, a consumer advocacy group that investigates fraud by insurance companies. “When we needed Allstate the most, they failed us,” one disaster victim noted. “This is no longer about just a roof,” said another. “It’s about the failure of a system that leaves families vulnerable after catastrophic events.” Senator Hawley concurred. “It’s not like it’s happened to just one family,” he said. “It is a deliberate strategy to maximize profits.” Senator Hawley also called out Allstate and State Farm for defrauding their policyholders and intimidating whistleblowers. “We’ve just heard testimony here–sworn testimony from multiple adjusters–that your company ordered them to delete or alter damage estimates to reduce payouts and to make you profits,” Senator Hawley said. “It sounds to me like you’re running a system of institutionalized fraud.” Senator Hawley has been drawing attention to insurance company victims since Presi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-kelly-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-law-enforcement-recruitment-and-retention/ | Hawley, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention | 2025-05-14 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act, bipartisan legislation to address staffing shortages in law enforcement by providing educational benefits to public safety officers and their dependents. “There is no profession more honorable than one that keeps our streets safe. Our men and women in uniform deserve Congress’ full support. I’m proud to co-sponsor legislation this National Police Week and prove to law enforcement that we have their back every step of the way,” said Senator Hawley. “As the son of two police officers, I know how important it is to have experienced, trusted officers on the job. But right now, law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to recruit qualified candidates and losing the people who know their communities best,” said Senator Kelly. “By expanding education and career opportunities, we’re helping officers build a more secure future for themselves and their families. It’s an investment that will help departments keep the experienced, dedicated officers that protect our communities.” Law enforcement agencies across the country face a historic crisis in hiring and keeping qualified officers. The EdCOPS Act would help agencies attract and retain experienced officers by offering financial assistance for higher education to public safety officers who have served for at least eight years with a single employer and agree to serve an additional four years. An eligible public safety officer can transfer unused education benefits to a dependent. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-secures-pledge-from-rfk-to-review-alarming-mifepristone-data-support-bill-cracking-down-on-big-pharma-ads/ | Hawley Secures Pledge from RFK to Review ‘Alarming’ Mifepristone Data, Support Bill Cracking Down on Big Pharma Ads | 2025-05-14 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today in a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. that he would review ‘alarming’ new data on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. RFK Jr. also stated that in light of the new data, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) label for mifepristone should change to accurately reflect the adverse effects of the drug. “You’ve previously testified to the committee that you would do a top-to-bottom review of mifepristone,” said Senator Hawley. “Do you continue to stand by that, and don’t you think this new data shows that the need to do a full review is indeed pressing?” “It’s alarming, and it indicates that at the very least, the label should be changed,”RFK said regarding the new mifepristone data. “I’ve asked Marty Makary at the FDA to do a complete review and report back.” RFK Jr. also promised he would submit his own recommendation to President Trump based on the data. This exchange comes after Senator Hawley has advocated for reinstating safety guardrails surrounding mifepristone since the new study was released, from introducing legislation to urging the Department of Justice to reconsider its defense of the Biden Administration’s policy on mifepristone. In the same hearing, Senator Hawley also questioned RFK Jr. on his stance towards tax breaks for Big Pharma’s television deals, prompting RFK Jr. to pledge his support for Senator Hawley’s bipartisan, bicameral bill cracking down on Big Pharma’s sweetheart deals. Watch the full hearing here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-defense-health-agency-not-to-downgrade-fort-leonard-woods-community-hospital/ | Hawley Urges Defense Health Agency Not to Downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s Community Hospital | 2025-05-14 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Yesterday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency Dr. David J. Smith urging him not to downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s newly built hospital, citing readiness and training issues. Senator Hawley wrote, “I write with great concern over reports that the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is considering downgrading the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital to a clinic. I urge you to reconsider this and ensure that Fort Leonard Wood keeps its newly built hospital.” He continued, “As you are no doubt aware, the DHA also moved to downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital under the previous Administration. I demanded Secretary Austin reverse course then, and have continued to remain engaged on the issue. Downgrading this hospital would seriously harm soldiers, their families, and the broader community. It would jeopardize Fort Leonard Wood’s critical role as a major Army training center, including for Basic Combat Training and numerous advanced specialties.” Senator Hawley concluded, “The DHA has previously considered downgrading this hospital as a cost savings measure, but in point of fact such a move would represent the abandonment of over $400 million in recent investments to upgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s medical facilities. It would also impose additional costs on servicemembers assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, who would have to travel long distances to receive anything more than outpatient services. A downgrade of this facility should not happen. I urge you to reconsider and reverse any determinations that have been made to do so. You must act to protect a hospital that is critical to servicemembers and constituents in my state.” Read the full letter here or below. Dr. David J. Smith Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and Acting Director, Defense Health Agency 7700 Arlington Blvd., Suite 5101 Falls Church, VA 22042 Dear Dr. Smith, I write with great concern over reports that the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is considering … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-pharmacy-benefit-managers-for-screwing-patients-calls-for-breaking-up-pharma-monopoly/ | Hawley Blasts Pharmacy Benefit Managers for ‘Screwing’ Patients, Calls for Breaking Up ‘Pharma Monopoly’ | 2025-05-13 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for raising drug prices and profiting at the expense of Missourians. Senator Hawley grilled Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President J.C. Scott, questioning why Americans pay 422% more than other countries for the same brand name prescription drugs. “You’re supposed to be making drugs more affordable for consumers – would you say that you are succeeding?” Senator Hawley asked, before answering his own question: “I think the answer you are looking for is no.” “Either you’re the worst negotiators in the history of the world, or something’s wrong with your business model,” Senator Hawley continued. He then went on to list some notable statistics about Big Pharma and their PBM middlemen, including: The three biggest pharmacy benefit managers own 80% of the markets. Two counties in Missouri (Knox and Schuyler) do not have access to a single pharmacy due to lack of marketplace competition. In fiscal year 2023, 73 pharmacies closed down in Missouri, impacting 19 counties. The top three PBMs generated $7.3 billion in revenue from dispensing drugs in excess of the drugs’ estimated acquisition costs from 2017-2022. “Missourians are getting screwed while you’re getting rich,” Senator Hawley concluded, emphasizing the need for Congress to pass his bill to break up the alliance between insurance companies, PBMs, and pharmacies. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-on-passing-of-kit-bond/ | Hawley Statement on Passing of Kit Bond | 2025-05-13 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Hawley Statement on Passing of Kit Bond Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. Erin and I were saddened to hear of the death of our friend, Kit Bond. What a champion for Missouri. He served his state and his nation with the utmost distinction for decades – and he was above all a fine man. He & Linda have been such good friends to Erin and me. We are… — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) May 13, 2025 Issues ← Previous Next → | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-op-ed-dont-cut-medicaid/ | Hawley Op-Ed: Don’t Cut Medicaid | 2025-05-12 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Republican | Senate | MO | Josh Hawley | H001089 | www.hawley.senate.gov | hawley | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | May 12, 2025 | The New York Times Polls show Democrats down in the dumps at their lowest approval level in decades, but we Republicans are having an identity crisis of our own, and you can see it in the tug of war over President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” The nub of the conflict: Will Republicans be a majority party of working people, or a permanent minority speaking only for the C suite? Mr. Trump has promised working-class tax cuts and protection for working-class social insurance, such as Medicaid. But now a noisy contingent of corporatist Republicans — call it the party’s Wall Street wing — is urging Congress to ignore all that and get back to the old-time religion: corporate giveaways, preferences for capital and deep cuts to social insurance. This wing of the party wants Republicans to build our big, beautiful bill around slashing health insurance for the working poor. But that argument is both morally wrong and politically suicidal. Let’s begin with the facts of the matter. Medicaid is a federal program that provides health care to low-income Americans in partnership with state governments. Today it serves over 70 million Americans, including well over one million residents of Missouri, the state I represent. As for Missouri, it is one of 40 Medicaid expansion states — because our voters wanted it that way. In 2020, the same year Mr. Trump carried the Missouri popular vote by a decisive margin, voters mandated that the state expand Medicaid coverage to working-class individuals unable to afford health care elsewhere. Voters went so far as to inscribe that expansion in our state constitution. Now some 21 percent of Missourians benefit from Medicaid or CHIP, the companion insurance program for lower-income children. And many of our rural hospitals and health providers depend on the funding from these programs to keep their doors open. All of which means this: If Congress cuts funding for Medicaid benefits, Missouri workers and their children will lose their… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
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