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| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/draining-the-international-swamp | Draining the International Swamp | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Talk tough to your allies and ignore your enemies. That has become the foreign policy doctrine which will define our current President. President Obama’s decision to abstain from voting on an anti-Israel United Nations (UN) resolution this week is a clear betrayal of our strong alliance and our enduring commitment to support Israel. The nation of Israel serves as one of our most outspoken allies to combat radical Islamic terrorism and is our strongest voice in the Middle East. Nonetheless, President Obama and Secretary Kerry not only ignored our ally in a time of need – they even went one step further during a speech by Secretary Kerry in which they all but blamed Israel for the decades long conflict with Palestine. In his closing days in office, President Obama is revealing his global convictions that will come to define his presidency – a belief that a weaker America, one that doesn’t stand with its allies and one that doesn’t follow through on lines drawn in the sand with our enemies, somehow increases the safety and security of American families. As the threat of terror grows and is carried out around the world and here in the United States, this is the exact wrong message to send. While these actions may have taken place thousands of miles away, the safety and threat of terror impacting those of us in southeast and south central Missouri, or any part of our country for that matter, is a major concern. The result of this decision for Israel could potentially be devastating, but sadly this isn't the first time President Obama has turned his back on our allies. The legacy that President Obama will leave behind is a long list of foreign policy failures that have left the world and the United States less safe than it was 8 years ago. President Obama’s habit of alienating America’s allies while catering to our enemies has resulted in increased instability in the Middle East - like the genocide of over 400,000 people in Syria and a strengthening of ISIS, chaos in Libya that led to American casualties in Benghazi, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398829 | Blaine's Bulletin: Looking Ahead to 2017 | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | 2017 not only means the start of a new year but it also means the start of a new Congress. On January 3, the 115th Congress officially kicks off. I am ready to get to work with my colleagues and the Trump Administration to start passing an agenda that Americans want to see implemented and the next few months are going to be extremely busy doing just that. share: f t 2017 not only means the start of a new year but it also means the start of a new Congress. On January 3, the 115th Congress officially kicks off. I am ready to get to work with my colleagues and the Trump Administration to start passing an agenda that Americans want to see implemented and the next few months are going to be extremely busy doing just that. House Republicans are already at work to repeal and replace Obamacare, which will help Americans across the country. Eight out of every 10 Americans want to change the law or repeal it altogether and the situation is only going to get more dire the longer that Obamacare is in place. The time to act is now. In January, we will begin the transition to a patient-centered health system that puts American patients and doctors back in control of their health-care choices. What does this mean? It means giving patients tools, like Health Savings Accounts, and breaking down barriers that are in place that prevent Americans from picking the plans that are best for them and their families. We must also empower small businesses so they are able to provide their employees with health coverage that doesn’t bankrupt the company or limit job opportunities. These are just a few items of a long list and I am looking forward to starting the process of making health-care accessible for each and every American. Another priority of the 115th Congress is to tackle our broken tax code and reform it once and for all. Our main goals are to have an IRS that is focused on customer service and works for its taxpayers, and we need a tax code that is simple, fair, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=66C100A5-D0A0-4691-BB29-7AFAC2776211 | Joplin Globe: Roy Blunt visits Joplin Boys and Girls Club | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Emily Younker Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, dropped by the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri on Wednesday to tour the building and meet with some of the children who are spending their Christmas break there. Blunt said he and his wife, Abby, every year make a point to visit organizations in the state that do good work and could benefit from some attention. "It's a good time to realize that just because the holidays are over, the need to give isn't over, and the need to be helpful either as a volunteer or a contributor is still there," he said. With his wife and sixth-grade son, Charlie, in tow, Blunt first stopped by a classroom of 5- and 6-year-olds, where he read "House Mouse, Senate Mouse." The children's book tells the tale of a group of young mice who write to their legislative leaders to ask them to designate a national cheese. He also toured the craft room, the computer lab and the gymnasiums before talking briefly with a group of older students. They were full of questions for him: How many presidents has he met? What was his favorite subject in school? Why did he become a senator? And does he get free food? Blunt said he enjoyed his half-hour visit to the Joplin club. "I like kids; it's always interesting to see what the kids are doing and what they're interested in," he said. "A couple of areas I've been involved in as a former teacher would be looking at ways to get parents more involved in what's happening in their kids' lives, (and) the kinds of things we could do to be sure we're looking at mental health as well as physical health as far as what kids need and what their families need." When asked whether he has plans to address those areas in Washington, Blunt pointed to the Excellence in Mental Health Act, which he helped introduce and pass into law in 2014. The act outlines a pilot program for eight states, including Missouri and Oklahoma, to be able to expand access to mental health services in community health clinics in 2017 and beyond. Rhonda Gorham, executive d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=8045D2F7-06C3-4588-A195-978CCCF4B383 | Springfield News-Leader: Sen. Blunt and family visit Ozarks Food Harvest | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Jackie Rehwald Sen. Roy Blunt and his family stopped by Ozarks Food Harvest on Wednesday to tour the facility and talk with volunteers and staff. Ozarks Food Harvest president and CEO Bart Brown said Blunt often stops by this time of year to help raise awareness about the continued need for donations after the holidays. "Thanksgiving and Christmas are just two days of the year. But people need to eat 365 days a year," Brown said. "In January and February, the need steps up because utility bills go up, heat bills go up and seasonal jobs discontinue." As Brown led the Blunt family around the warehouse, the Republican senator complimented Ozarks Food Harvest's four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that bills itself as the nation's largest independent charity evaluator. Ozarks Food Harvest has received four stars — the highest possible — for the past four years in a row. Blunt's son Charlie gave Brown a check for $150. According to his mom Abby, Charlie's donation to Ozarks Food Harvest came from his allowance. Abby said the 12-year-old wanted to give $75 and she matched that amount. Click here to read more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=1EAF999F-5E8C-4BF3-842A-875B82CE3FB2 | Columbia Tribune: Blunt promises work on child nutrition, mental health during Boys & Girls Clubs visit | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Rudi Keller Personal income in Columbia and Boone County is higher than in the state as a whole. So is poverty. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia, leaders are acutely aware of that gap as they attempt to provide an affordable, safe place for after-school and summer day programs. The club serves about 700 children each year, but many more need and want to participate, Executive Director Valorie Livingston said during U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s tour of the main service site on North Seventh Street. “Since we have been here, we’ve had a standing waiting list at every site of kids that need and want to attend a Boys & Girls Club,” Livingston said. Blunt visited the club as part of his annual year-end visits to food banks and other organizations that provide support for lower-income families. The club served 47,000 meals in 2015, provides educational enhancement programs in music and technology and will begin construction in January on a 14,000-square-foot expansion that will double its current space. The visits, Blunt said, are intended to highlight what “these kind of community service organizations provide and why do we need them in places where you see lots of affluence. But if you look very closely, you will see lots of people still struggling.” The fundraising program to pay for the building concluded in October. Paying to keep it open and provide services means finding additional ongoing donations, said Joe Miller, past president and co-chair of the capital campaign. The current budget is about $1.5 million annually. It costs about $2,500 per child to provide services. The club charges $20 per semester for membership, Miller said. “When we are serving 700 kids, it takes a lot of manpower and a lot of resources to keep the lights on, keep the heat on, so that is the challenge for us year over year is just raising those operational dollars,” Miller said. Statistics that measure poverty in Columbia show 50 percent of Columbia Public Schools student… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/making-a-list-checking-it-twice | Making a List, Checking it Twice | 2016-12-26 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | As the New Year quickly approaches, many people are making a list of New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2017. While those lists often include getting in better shape, eating healthier or spending more time with loved ones – the incoming Trump Administration is working on a different kind of list. Theirs is a list of priorities, changes, repeals and policies to help move our economy forward, enhance the security of Americans and truly once again make our country great. Topping the list of President-elect Trump’s priorities heading into 2017 is a day one repeal of so many of the regulations which are holding back innovation, access to care and economic prosperity in this country. President Obama continually went around Congress and the will of the American people to implement his big government, liberal agenda with the stroke of a pen. Through executive orders, executive ‘guidance memorandums’, and administrative rules and regulations, President Obama consistently sided with left leaning groups and lobbyists in a direct assault on our economy and our Constitution. President Obama so often went around Congress that on over 20 different occasions the Supreme Court ruled with unanimous decisions that the actions of the President or his Administration were unconstitutional or illegal. However, what President Obama will soon learn is that when you enact an agenda without the approval of Congress or the American people via the Executive pen, your policies can just as easily be undone with the stroke of that very pen. As a result, President Trump on day one will have the power to undue much of the damage done over the last 8 years. Next on that list, Congress will work with President Trump to reform our healthcare system in order to lower costs for patients and put you back in control of your healthcare choices, not the federal government. This week I met with those on the front lines witnessing the failure of Obamacare in southeast and south central Missouri during my healthcare roundtables. From Farmington to Kennett,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398828 | Blaine's Bulletin: Looking Back on 2016 | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | This time of year it is normal to sit down and reflect on what 2016 has brought us. Through good times and bad times, we have many reasons to be thankful for what we were able to achieve or experience over the last 12 months. share: f t This time of year it is normal to sit down and reflect on what 2016 has brought us. Through good times and bad times, we have many reasons to be thankful for what we were able to achieve or experience over the last 12 months. Missourians started 2016 with a state of emergency due to heavy rain and flooding that occurred throughout much of the state. After several clear days and hard work from Missouri’s road crews and emergency response teams, we were able to get back to our daily routines. I also want to thank all those who volunteered time, money, and effort to help their local communities recover from these storms. Soon thereafter, we found ourselves in the month of February. This past year, my office organized its inaugural “Valentines for Veterans” program. I called upon everyone in the 3rd District to participate and with it being the first year of this program, I was unsure of what to expect. I could not have been more surprised and amazed by the graciousness of everyone in the 3rd District. The last tally among all three of my district offices was over 9,000 valentines that we were able to distribute to area veterans. The support was truly amazing and I cannot wait to see what year two of this program will bring. As a member of Congress, I am very fortunate to meet with Missourians each and every week – whether it is in Washington, D.C., or in eastern and central Missouri. In these meetings, it is an honor getting to know everyone and hearing their stories. While all of the personal stories I hear are of great interest to me, I want to highlight one that really hit home. In April, I found out I was going to award a young man from Missouri with the National Down Syndrome Society “Self-Advocate of the Year” awa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=A7A1C22D-235B-4790-8802-2C6180D7670C | VIDEO: A Holiday Message from Senator Blunt | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today released the following video celebrating the holiday season: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=A93AEACD-52CD-4DD7-BF8F-1D5FE3E4D9B0 | VIDEO: A Holiday Message from Senator Blunt | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today released the following video celebrating the holiday season: Full Text: “Hi I’m Senator Roy Blunt. As we get ready to celebrate the holidays with our family, with our friends, and people we love, I encourage you to take a moment and thank those who protect us and thank their families as well. Our military heroes serve tirelessly and selflessly, often spending the holidays away from their loved ones. Others in law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders are being challenged in greater ways every single day. We owe these men and women, and their families, our greatest debt of gratitude for their dedication and their commitment to keeping our nation strong and safe. It’s because of their bravery and enormous sacrifices that we’re able to enjoy the freedoms that make America great. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=0E212DB0-CFD7-4872-BD31-E944CA0F887A | St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri one of eight states participating in mental health treatment expansion pilot program | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Chuck RaaschMissouri will be one of eight states participating in a pilot program expanding access to mental health services in community health clinics. It’s the next step in the Excellence in Mental Health Act introduced by Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and signed by President Obama in 2014. Blunt on Wednesday said that one in four Americans suffer mental health problems but only a fraction get care. The designation of Missouri and the seven other states “will help bridge that gap by expanding and improving access to quality mental and behavioral health care,” he said. Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Pennsylvania are the other seven states chosen Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services. They have until July 1 next year to begin two-year demonstration programs. Vikki Wachino, deputy administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said the demonstration program will allow state to have more access for behavioral health services for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients, and it “will help individuals with mental and substance use disorders obtain the health care they need to maintain their health and well-being.” Click here to read more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=BAF37EB3-FFDF-4675-A1D0-C016C6AABEE0 | Blunt Touts Missouris Selection for Demonstration Program to Improve Access to Quality Mental Health Care | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Proud to announce #MO has been selected for demonstration program to improve access to quality mental health care https://t.co/L7dyYuzDrA — Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) December 21, 2016 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today announced that Missouri has been selected to participate in a demonstration program to expand access to community mental health services and strengthen the quality of care for those living with mental and behavioral health issues. The demonstration program was created under Blunt’s Excellence in Mental Health Act, which was signed into law in 2014. “Nearly one in four Americans has a mental or behavioral health issue that is both diagnosable and treatable, but only a fraction receive the help they need,” Blunt said. “This demonstration program will help bridge that gap by expanding and improving access to quality mental and behavioral health care across our state. I was proud to get the Excellence in Mental Health Act signed into law, and I’m glad to see our state continue leading the nation in developing solutions to bring mental and behavioral health care in line with the way other illnesses are treated.”In October of 2015, Blunt and Senator Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) announced that 24 states, including Missouri, applied for the demonstration program. Each of these states received a planning grant to work with interested community mental health centers, Federally-Qualified Health Centers, VA clinics, and other mental health organizations to design a state program that meets the new quality standards for Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers. Blunt and Stabenow first introduced the Excellence in Mental Health Act in February of 2013 to put community mental health centers on an equal footing with other health centers by improving quality standards and offering patients increased services like 24-hour crisis psychiatric care, counseling, and integrated services for mental illness. The Excellence in Mental Health Act is supported by more than 50 mental health, veterans… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/making-healthcare-affordable-again | Making Healthcare Affordable Again | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | The rolling hills and flatland of southeast and south central Missouri are a beautiful place during the Holiday Season; we take time to gather with family and friends, and we also reflect on the previous days and months throughout the year. For those of us who are Christians, Christmas is a joyful time of celebration for the birth of our savior, and also a reminder that the true spirit of the Holiday is the gift of giving itself. One of the things we are often most thankful for this time of year is good health and well-being, but with escalating costs of care and government mandates coming in between you and your doctor of choice, our entire healthcare system is something that many families are rightfully concerned about this year. Over the next week, I will be conducting half a dozen healthcare roundtables throughout southeast and south central Missouri. I plan to meet with doctors, patients, pharmacists, small business owners, families and anyone else interested in discussing the rising cost of care in this country. We need to have an open and honest discussion about the impact Obamacare has had on coverage and access to care, the collapsing of the Obamacare marketplace, and solutions for how we can provide fair, open, transparent and affordable healthcare coverage in this country. I will be hosting roundtables in Farmington, Cape Girardeau, Kennett, Poplar Bluff, West Plains and Rolla. I believe it is important to hear directly from families about the struggles they are experiencing and the changes they would like to see in healthcare. I have already heard a great deal from people across southeast and south central Missouri who have been personally impacted by diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and opioid addiction who desperately want to strengthen research and delivery systems to find better treatments and ultimately cures for these diseases. I’ve also heard from parents whose children are suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who want a cure so that their children can enjoy the same simple… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398827 | Blaine's Bulletin: Spirit of the Season | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | “Joy is the true gift of Christmas, not the expensive gifts that call for time and money…Let us pray that this presence of the liberating joy of God shines forth in our lives.” – Pope Benedict XVI share: f t “Joy is the true gift of Christmas, not the expensive gifts that call for time and money…Let us pray that this presence of the liberating joy of God shines forth in our lives.” – Pope Benedict XVI Christmas is just around the corner which means twinkling lights are bright throughout our communities and presents are being wrapped to set out around the tree on Christmas Eve. Each season is unique in itself, but there is truly something special about the spirit of Christmas. There is no other time when generosity is at such an all-time high. This time of year, giving back is more than just a saying, it is a time of year when people reach out in the hope of bringing joy to individuals in need. Christmas has the unique ability to bring people together. Whether that is spending time with individuals who don’t have nearby friends and family members to be together with for the holidays or by participating in a coordinated effort within your communities. Giving back can be simply organizing a local service activity in your community or donating any spare toys, clothes, or canned food to a local drive. And, if you find yourself with a few hours to spare, volunteers are always appreciated at local homeless shelters. These simple yet effective acts of charity may not seem like much to some, but it means the world to others.The 3rd District is home to the most kind and supportive individuals and I know if we all work together, we can make our communities even better. During this holiday season, I hope you reflect on the year and recount all the joy this past year has brought you and your family. Let us also all remember the message of peace and goodwill and we take the time to cherish the memories that are made with our loved ones and friends. Lastly, I ask t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=9BAE371C-6751-42FA-B6BE-54166356F9A1 | Blunt Selects Painting for Inaugural Luncheon | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, earlier today announced the painting that will be on display during the Inaugural Luncheon. He has selected George Caleb Bingham’s “Verdict of the People,” an oil painting from the American art gallery at the Saint Louis Museum of Art. After the newly-elected President has taken the oath of office and delivered the inaugural address, Chairman Blunt and the JCCIC host a traditional inaugural luncheon in National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol. Since 1953, the JCCIC has organized a luncheon celebration for the President, Vice President and their spouses, Senate and House leaders, the JCCIC members, and other invited guests. As chairman, Blunt selects a work of art to be displayed during the luncheon. “Verdict of the People” (1854-55) is one of three works by the Missouri artist that comprise the Election Series, presenting the course of democratic elections from public debate between candidates, to the voting process, to the announcement of election. Bingham wanted to visually record the cultural tensions at play in American democracy in the 1850s. After Election Day, it often took days to compile the votes. The results were publicly announced at the courthouse, and crowds gathered to hear the “Verdict of the People.” This painting depicts a chaotic street scene just as a clerk calls out the election results. Bingham’s electorate is one of inclusiveness. Everyone is here – the well-to-do farmers, laborers, merchants, westerners, kids, politicians, immigrants, veterans, women, and African-Americans. They are elated, dejected, confounded, argumentative, jovial, and intensely serious. The painting will be on display in National Statuary Hall on January 20, 2017, then returned to the Saint Louis Art Museum. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/taxonomy/story-type/blog/cures-now-law | "Cures" is now law. | 2016-12-15 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | With over 10,000 diseases in the world and only 500 known cures, it is important we work to foster new and innovative approaches to finding cures and delivering hope for patients. After a three-year-long journey through Congress, I am happy to tell you the 21st Century Cures Act—a transformational, bipartisan, and fully-offset bill to change the way we treat disease, modernize medical research, and ensure America remains a leader in biomedical innovation—became law last week. This bill brings much needed reforms to the way we look at healthcare research. In addition to prioritizing new and cutting-edge research, modernizing and reforming the FDA, and investing in programs to incentivize innovative new treatments, the bill contained provisions that will help Americans coast-to-coast. Combatting Alzheimer’s I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s, having lost family members to the disease. The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease is growing — and growing fast. An estimated 5.4 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease in 2016. These numbers will escalate rapidly in coming years, as the baby boom generation has begun to reach age 65 and beyond, the age range of greatest risk of Alzheimer's. By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease may nearly triple, from 5.2 million to a projected 13.8 million, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent or cure the disease. This bill invests $1.5 billion into the National Institute of Health’s BRAIN Initiative, which will improve our understanding of diseases like Alzheimer’s, and hopefully lead us to a cure. Addressing the Opioid Epidemic Missourians, like many Americans, are being hit hard by the scourge of opioid addiction which takes more than 40 lives each day nationwide. Bolstering the states’ efforts to combat these diseases will help keep families together and strengthen communities. This bill provides $1 billion for grants to states to supplement opioid abuse prevention… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-rep-jason-smith-receives-friend-of-farm-bureau-award | U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Receives 'Friend of Farm Bureau' Award | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Receives ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award Smith is honored during Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Osage Beach, MO- Congressman Jason Smith was presented with the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award by Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst during their 102nd Annual Meeting. Smith received the honor due to his constant support and fight to protect the rural way of life for Missouri farmers and their families. “As a fourth generation Missouri farm owner, I am humbled to have received the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award. The over 19,000 farms throughout southeast and south central Missouri play a major role in the state’s economy. Washington bureaucrats who have never stepped foot on a farm in Missouri have no business making anti-growth, over-reaching regulations that continue to harm farmers. I remain committed to supporting reforms that allow the over 29,000 hardworking farmers across southeast and south central Missouri to do what they do best which is to put food on our tables and drive our economy,” Smith stated. “During his first two terms, Congressman Jason Smith has stood up for rural Missouri and agriculture at every opportunity,” said Blake Hurst, president of Missouri Farm Bureau. “He has pushed back against unreasonable regulations from EPA and other government agencies and is at the forefront of urging President-Elect Trump to rescind the many onerous and needless Executive Orders issued in recent years.” Established in 1996, The Friend of Farm Bureau Award is given to Missouri lawmakers who have a proven record of support for agriculture and rural Missouri. The Missouri Farm Bureau has been working to improve the quality of life for farmers, rural Missouri and all Missourians since 1915. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news//news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=449 | U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Receives 'Friend of Farm Bureau' Award | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398826 | Luetkemeyer, Missouri Delegation Secure HUD Housing Authority Grant for St. Louis | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Luetkemeyer, Missouri Delegation Secure HUD Housing Authority Grant for St. Louis f t # e Washington, December 12, 2016 After the Missouri delegation worked with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro, it was announced that HUD awarded the city of St. Louis a grant for the Fiscal Year 2016 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation program. share: f t After the Missouri delegation worked with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro, it was announced that HUD awarded the city of St. Louis a grant for the Fiscal Year 2016 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation program. “Today, I am proud to announce that housing opportunities will expand and increase for Missourians in the St. Louis region,” Luetkemeyer said. “With this grant and with other investments coming into the city, there will be more opportunities for better housing and jobs for families and individuals. I want to thank Secretary Castro for discussing this project with me and for his work to secure the grant for betterment of all Missourians. I look forward to the progress that will be made.” f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=F8CED78D-498C-4561-9391-E91C818D9A16 | Blunt Announces Major Grant Award to Spur Revitalization in St. Louis | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that St. Louis has been selected to receive a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to spur revitalization in the Near North Side community. Blunt played a key role in advocating for the grant, which will be used to expand housing and commercial development, increase access to loans for small businesses and homeowners, and improve education and employment opportunities.“This grant will go a long way toward driving economic growth and development in a region vital to the future of St. Louis and the state,” Blunt said. “This critical investment, coupled with the construction of the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West headquarters, will transform the North St. Louis area, improving the quality of life and expanding opportunities for thousands of families. I look forward to working with Mayor Slay, elected officials, and community partners to move forward on the projects backed by this grant.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=82B62D7D-6C66-40C2-BB97-4ED2A99F2E21 | Blunt Touts Missouri Wins in Water Resources Bill | 2016-12-10 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today highlighted several Missouri priorities that were included in the Water Resources and Development Act, which passed the Senate and is now headed to the White House.“Missouri is a transportation hub and our waterways play a critical role in moving goods around the country,” Blunt said. “Maintaining and improving our waterways and surrounding infrastructure are imperative for boosting economic growth and keeping families and businesses safe from flooding. This bill authorizes resources for the most critical and economically-beneficial projects, and holds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accountable to the Table Rock Lake community. I’m glad to see several Missouri priorities reflected in the bill, and I urge the president to sign it without delay.”Following Are the Blunt-Backed Missouri Priorities Included in the WRDA Bill: Missouri Projects – The bill authorizes critical Missouri projects backed by Blunt, including much-needed improvements for Kansas City Levees, the Turkey Creek Basin, the Swope Park Industrial Area, and the Blue River Basin. These flood control projects will protect families and businesses. Table Rock Lake – The bill extends the comment period and time frame for the planned Shoreline Management Plan revision at Table Rock Lake, and lifts the permit moratorium. Cooperative Joint Management Act – The bill includes the Blunt-backed Corps of Engineers Cooperative Joint Management Restoration Act. This provision re-establishes the Corps of Engineers’ practice of allowing cooperating partners managing Corps recreational facilities to keep the user fees collected and apply them to site maintenance and operations. Small Ports – The bill makes permanent a set aside in funding to dredge small ports, first created in the 2014 WRDA bill. Coal Ash – The bill includes a bipartisan compromise, supported by Blunt, which will encourage the safe disposal of coal combustion residuals. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/a-shovel-to-clean-it-up | A Shovel to Clean it Up | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | In his own words, President Obama stated “We can’t wait for Congress to do its job, so where they won’t act, I will” and over past 8 years, that’s exactly what he has done at the expense of the American people. With Obama’s self-proclaimed unconstitutional approach to going around Congress to push his own liberal agenda, it is no surprise that the last 8 years have been bad for rural America and the families who make their living off the land. President Obama has issued hundreds of new major regulations since taking office, each with an estimated cost to the American economy of $100 million or more. With out of-control agencies like the EPA and IRS, rural America has been impacted tremendously by the expansion of intrusive job-killing regulations under the Obama Administration. However, it is not enough to point to how much the Obama Administration has hurt rural America, the battle has been to stop his efforts and proactively fight for the people of southeast and south central Missouri. This year alone, I am proud to have led the charge on real initiatives that focus on reining in big government and providing relief for rural America and especially the farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and families that make up our community. My SCRUB Act was designed to remove outdated regulations and take an axe to the more than 175,000 pages of federal regulations on the books that are suffocating growth in this country. Also, after it was uncovered the IRS was spending over $500 million in collected user fees each year as a slush fund to implement Obamacare mandates instead of improving their service to taxpayers, I led the charge on the IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending (OWES) Act to return those funds to taxpayers and was pleased my House colleagues approved the legislation in April. In July, two of my amendments aimed at reining in the Department of Interior and the out-of-control Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were adopted to prevent millions of taxpayer dollars from funding liberal propaganda supp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398825 | Blaine's Bulletin: Upholding Article I of the Constitution | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Article I of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government and bestows federal legislative power exclusively to Congress. Unfortunately, we have had to remind the outgoing Administration more than once that Congress, not the President, writes the laws and his job is to faithfully executive them as they are written. share: f t Article I of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government and bestows federal legislative power exclusively to Congress. Unfortunately, we have had to remind the outgoing Administration more than once that Congress, not the President, writes the laws and his job is to faithfully executive them as they are written. Over the last several years, the executive overreach from the Obama Administration has hurt our country time and time again. The House has been diligent in finding ways to hold the executive branch more accountable and restore the balance of power among the three branches of government. You may recall this spring, when President Obama issued his executive amnesty order that was contrary to Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution. In response, House Speaker Paul Ryan introduced, and the House ultimately passed, a resolution to authorize the House to go to court to fight for its Constitutional powers under Article I. In addition, another bill the House has previously passed and will, hopefully, be enacted into law with the incoming administration is the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. This legislation requires each chamber of Congress to approve regulations that are estimated to have an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. This would ensure Congress is accountable for decisions to impose major new regulations – not the executive branch. Just this week, the House once again showed its commitment to reaffirming Article I of the Constitution with passage of my bill, the Transparent Insu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://long.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=810 | House passes Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) and Senator Roy Blunt (MO) worked on language that was added to the WIIN Act that delays the Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed Table Rock Lake Shoreline Management Plan for 2 years. “Senator Blunt and I have spent the last year talking with constituents and making sure that those around Table Rock Lake have their voices heard and get the best deal possible,” said Rep. Long. “For two years residents of Table Rock Lake haven’t been able to build or update their docks among other restrictions imposed by the Army Corps of Engineers Shoreline Management Plan. Our language addresses those concerns by ensuring that individuals will be given a substantial amount of time to adjust to the changes and offer recommendations.” The language added within the bill would halt the plan by 2 years, lift the moratorium on issuing permits for new and existing docks, extend the public comment period and create an oversight committee to review permits. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398824 | Luetkemeyer Statement on Passage of Comprehensive Water Resources Bill | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Luetkemeyer Statement on Passage of Comprehensive Water Resources Bill f t # e Washington, December 8, 2016 U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act: share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act: “Our nation’s water infrastructure is vital to the 3rd District which is home to more than 150 miles of the Missouri River and nearly 100 miles of the Mississippi River.” Luetkemeyer said. “The reforms in this bill will ensure that these important resources continue to be drivers of our district’s economy. I am also pleased that we were able to include an authorization to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat flooding on the Upper Mississippi River. We can’t afford to stand by without a plan as our region continues to experience devastating floods. Developing a comprehensive plan that protects all communities will help save lives and prevent billions of dollars in damages.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-applauds-passage-of-continuing-resolution | Wagner Applauds Passage of Continuing Resolution | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Ann Wagner | W000812 | wagner.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: (202) 225-1621 WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Resolution: “Working with President-elect Trump, the House today passed a Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Resolution, which will fund our national defense, disaster relief, and the 21st Century Cures Act, among other critical investments, through April. I am looking forward to working with a Republican-led Senate and Trump Administration next year to ensure our conservative spending priorities are enacted through the remainder of the fiscal year, while removing government intrusion and providing American families with better opportunities for success.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=7E852735-FBD9-4FD1-82DA-DCEFE5F16A5A | Senate Passes Blunt-Backed Missouri & National Military Priorities in Defense Bill | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today commended Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funding and provides authorities our military needs to defend the nation. This is the 55th consecutive year Congress has passed the NDAA, and the bill is now on its way to the president’s desk.“When we send our troops into harm’s way, it is our job to ensure that they have the tools and resources they need to carry out their missions," Blunt said. "This bill honors that commitment, and includes several defense priorities that are critical for Missouri military installations and personnel, including the largest military pay raise in six years. It also prevents the president from moving terrorist detainees held at Guantanamo Bay to U.S. soil, which the vast majority of Americans opposes. The strong, bipartisan support this bill has received year after year is a testament to its importance for our nation’s security, and I urge the president to sign it without delay.”Here’s More on the Key Blunt-Backed Missouri and National Defense Priorities Included in the Bill: Troop Pay Raise – The bill provides for a well-deserved 2.1 percent pay increase for military personnel. This is the largest pay increase in six years. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West Headquarters – The bill authorizes funding for land acquisition and planning and design for the new NGA West facility in North St. Louis. Blunt successfully secured funding for the project in this year’s Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which was signed into law in September. Ft. Leonard Wood Fire Station – The bill authorizes funding for a new fire station at Ft. Leonard Wood. Blunt also secured funding for the project in this year’s MilCon/VA bill. End Strength Increase – The bill increases end strength levels to help address readiness issues and stabilize the problems that are making it difficult for our troops to accomplish their mission. Blunt has also backed the POST… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sam-graves-congratulates-hurst-on-reelection-as-mo-farm-bureau | Sam Graves Congratulates Hurst on Reelection as MO Farm Bureau President4 | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement congratulating Atchison County native Blake Hurst on his reelection as President of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation. Hurst was selected by Farm Bureau delegates on Tuesday to serve his fourth two-year term leading the organization. “I’ve known Blake my whole life, and I mean it sincerely when I say there is no one better for this position,” Rep. Graves said. “He has done an excellent job the past six years working on behalf of Missouri farmers and our entire ag community, and I know that he has a lot more to accomplish in the job. I congratulate Blake on this excellent honor and wish him continued success over the next two years.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sam-graves-touts-passage-of-water-resources-bill-highlights-improvements | Sam Graves Touts Passage of Water Resources Bill, Highlights Improvements to Missouri's River Infrastructure | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today celebrated the House passing the Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The bill strengthens flood protection programs across Missouri and prioritizes improvements to inland waterway systems. S.612 passed today by a vote of 360-61, and is expected to be signed into law by the President before the end of 2016. “Northern Missouri has the unique advantage of being surrounded by the two longest rivers in the United States,” Rep. Graves said. “It gives us some of the most fertile agricultural land in the country, and an opportunity for local farmers, manufacturers and small businesses to ship their goods across the world. But it also means our safety and economic wellbeing depend on effective river management. "I am thrilled that this bill includes authorizations for critical flood protection programs across north Missouri, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law in the coming weeks.” Graves is a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has jurisdiction over this bill, and is the Chairman of its Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. “With the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers surrounding his district, no one has fought harder for this country’s water infrastructure than Sam Graves,” Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster said. “He’s worked to ensure life-saving flood protection for Missouri communities, and he's pushed to improve the maintenance of inland waterways that are critical to farmers and manufacturers across the Midwest. Chairman Graves has earned the reputation as a national leader on river issues, and I thank him for everything he did to help pass this important bill.” Graves’ district is bordered by approximately 284 miles of the Missouri River on its western and southern boundaries, and more than 100 miles of the Upper Mississippi River on its eastern edge. In addition to providing the resources needed to protect against flooding, this bill invests in port and inla… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/sam-graves-congratulates-hurst-reelection-mo-farm-bureau-president4 | Sam Graves Congratulates Hurst on Reelection as MO Farm Bureau President4 | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement congratulating Atchison County native Blake Hurst on his reelection as President of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation. Hurst was selected by Farm Bureau delegates on Tuesday to serve his fourth two-year term leading the organization. “I’ve known Blake my whole life, and I mean it sincerely when I say there is no one better for this position,” Rep. Graves said. “He has done an excellent job the past six years working on behalf of Missouri farmers and our entire ag community, and I know that he has a lot more to accomplish in the job. I congratulate Blake on this excellent honor and wish him continued success over the next two years.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/sam-graves-touts-passage-water-resources-bill-highlights-improvements | Sam Graves Touts Passage of Water Resources Bill, Highlights Improvements to Missouri's River Infrastructure | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves today celebrated the House passing the Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The bill strengthens flood protection programs across Missouri and prioritizes improvements to inland waterway systems. S.612 passed today by a vote of 360-61, and is expected to be signed into law by the President before the end of 2016. “Northern Missouri has the unique advantage of being surrounded by the two longest rivers in the United States,” Rep. Graves said. “It gives us some of the most fertile agricultural land in the country, and an opportunity for local farmers, manufacturers and small businesses to ship their goods across the world. But it also means our safety and economic wellbeing depend on effective river management. "I am thrilled that this bill includes authorizations for critical flood protection programs across north Missouri, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law in the coming weeks.” Graves is a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has jurisdiction over this bill, and is the Chairman of its Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. “With the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers surrounding his district, no one has fought harder for this country’s water infrastructure than Sam Graves,” Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster said. “He’s worked to ensure life-saving flood protection for Missouri communities, and he's pushed to improve the maintenance of inland waterways that are critical to farmers and manufacturers across the Midwest. Chairman Graves has earned the reputation as a national leader on river issues, and I thank him for everything he did to help pass this important bill.” Graves’ district is bordered by approximately 284 miles of the Missouri River on its western and southern boundaries, and more than 100 miles of the Upper Mississippi River on its eastern edge. In addition to providing the resources needed to protect against flooding, this bill invests in port and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-statement-water-resources-bill | Hartzler statement on Water Resources Bill | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement after the House passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, a bill to address the needs of America’s water infrastructure and flood protection resources: “Americans rely on the stable operation of critical waterways to transport the products they use every day. For example, the Missouri River, which runs through my district, is vital for Missouri farmers to ship their products around the world and receive imports such as fertilizer from abroad. This bill provides the resources our water infrastructure needs to make sure our nation can compete globally and succeed economically. Additionally, this bill authorizes key missions of the Army Corps of Engineers, which routinely handles important flood protection projects, including four major projects in Missouri that will protect businesses and provide certainty needed to bring new jobs to the area. After the floods in Louisiana and Iowa, it is more important than ever to make sure we are using the Army Corps to protect Americans from natural disaster. I am pleased the House passed this vital jobs and infrastructure bill.” For a summary of the WIIN Act, click here. Congresswoman Hartzler represents Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She serves on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Budget Committees. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=64 | House passes Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-applauds-passage-continuing-resolution | Wagner Applauds Passage of Continuing Resolution | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Ann Wagner | W000812 | wagner.house.gov | wagner | https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release Contact: (202) 225-1621 WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Resolution: “Working with President-elect Trump, the House today passed a Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Resolution, which will fund our national defense, disaster relief, and the 21st Century Cures Act, among other critical investments, through April. I am looking forward to working with a Republican-led Senate and Trump Administration next year to ensure our conservative spending priorities are enacted through the remainder of the fiscal year, while removing government intrusion and providing American families with better opportunities for success.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/jason-smiths-bill-eliminating-federal-coverage-barriers-for-kidney | Jason Smith's Bill Eliminating Federal Coverage Barriers for Kidney Failure Patients Advances to President's Desk | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, the United States Senate passed U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s (MO-08) bill to remove a federal restriction that prevents patients with kidney failure from accessing the high-quality, affordable health care coverage options they direly need, sending it to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Smith’s bill H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis (ESRD) Choice Act of 2016, was included in the larger health package, H.R. 34 the 21st Century Cures Act, that promotes innovation and advancements in technology, eliminates regulations that stifle competition, provides resources to combat the growing opioid epidemic, and ensures critical support for those struggling with mental health. “This legislation came about after meeting and hearing from families in southeast and south central Missouri. For too long, some of the sickest Americans have been denied access to the quality health care that they desperately need. Patients suffering from kidney failure need better options when choosing the best health care services during their road to recovery and shouldn’t face restrictions from the federal government. I am excited to see my legislation make it to the President's desk and am eager to see how this medical innovation package ushers in new ways to treat patients around the country, especially patients suffering from kidney failure” Smith stated upon passage in the Senate. The 21st Century Cures Act, is included in the package to improve the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration. Smith’s bill H.R. 5659, the ESRD Choice Act of 2016, removes the federal restriction so patients with kidney failure can enroll in Medicare Advantage—providing patients with more affordable, effective, and integrated health care. Smith introduced the ESRD Choice Act in July where it was then advanced by the Ways and Means Committee and then passed by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 423-0 in September. The 21st Century Cures Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives las… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398823 | House Passes Luetkemeyer Legislation to Protect Americas Insurance Markets | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after his legislation, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act, passed the House of Representatives. share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after his legislation, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act, passed the House of Representatives. “The Transparent Insurance Standards Act is a bill that would increase transparency, protect U.S. policyholders, and uphold Article I of the Constitution by stating that Congress will have the ultimate say in terms of what standards are approved by the United States,” Luetkemeyer said. “My bill maintains that international discussions should represent the state-based regulatory system and that United States should be in the position of exporting our standards, not importing them from Europe. On matters of importance to consumers, America will lead and not be led. I am pleased with today’s strong vote and look forward to continuing the work on this issue in the new Congress.” H.R. 5143 reinforces that any international insurance standard agreed to at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) would not be self-executing and could not be applied in the United States until implemented through the existing domestic process, and provides Congress the opportunity to reject any agreement. It also requires the Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve to work to ensure policyholder protection, increased transparency, and recognition of the state-based model of insurance regulation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=B1C9DDB3-BF31-4A42-B15E-EDDAC4B7B1ED | Blunt Votes to Speed Progress Toward Life-Saving Cures | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies, today commended Senate passage of the 21st Century Cures Act. The measure, which passed the House last week and is now headed to the president’s desk, continues Blunt-led efforts to boost medical research, advance the Precision Medicine Initiative, improve access to mental and behavioral health services, and address the opioid epidemic.“When everyone in your family is well, you have lots of problems; when someone is sick, you only have one problem,” Blunt said. “Today, the Senate took a major step toward helping every family that has faced, or will face, an incurable disease by accelerating progress toward life-saving cures. As chairman of the Labor/HHS appropriations subcommittee, I’ve been proud to lead efforts to increase resources for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health. I’m glad to see that priority reflected in this bill, but there is still more that needs to be done. That’s why I will continue working through the appropriations process to establish a pattern of responsibly investing in groundbreaking research, especially in areas such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and the Precision Medicine and BRAIN Initiatives.” In addition to investing in biomedical research, the 21st Century Cures Act streamlines red tape to dramatically reduce the time and costs associated with the approval process for new treatments and therapies, while ensuring they remain safe and effective. The bill facilitates increased research collaboration and gives NIH the ability to eliminate wasteful paperwork. It focuses on finding treatments for rare pediatric diseases and antibiotic-resistant superbugs. And, it improves the interoperability of electronic health records to ensure they are accessible by patients, hospitals, and doctors.Blunt continued, “I’m also proud that the 21st Century Cures Act addresses two other areas I have focused on as chai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=C4FACDEF-7E88-4854-AA15-13EE874BF552 | VIDEO: Blunt: Defense Bill Provides the Vision, Authorization Necessary to Move Forward & Defend America | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the 55th consecutive National Defense Authorization Act, which provides the resources and authorities the military needs to keep America safe. The bill includes a 2.1 percent pay raise for our troops, and authorizes a fire station at Fort Leonard Wood, and land acquisition and planning and design funding for the NGA West facility in North St. Louis. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=E4966CBB-A1B4-49E8-9133-00F0F57DA25A | VIDEO: Blunt: Defense Bill Provides the Vision, Authorization Necessary to Move Forward & Defend America | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the 55th consecutive National Defense Authorization Act, which provides the resources and authorities the military needs to keep America safe. The bill includes a 2.1 percent pay raise for our troops, and authorizes a fire station at Fort Leonard Wood, and land acquisition and planning and design funding for the NGA West facility in North St. Louis. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-no-presidential-pardon-bergdahl | Hartzler: No Presidential pardon for Bergdahl | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement following reports of a clemency application submitted by Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to avoid trial on charges of desertion and endangering his fellow soldiers: “Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl’s request for a presidential pardon is an appalling show of disrespect to our nation’s military and justice system. I urge President Obama to deny this request and to respect the decision of an Army Commander to order Sgt. Bergdahl prosecuted in a general court-martial. It is in that setting I hope Sgt. Bergdahl’s grave offenses are addressed, and military order along with due process is upheld.” Hartzler serves as Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and has released a report on “The Department of Defense’s May 2014 Transfer to Qatar of five law-of-war detainees in connection with the recovery of a captive U.S. soldier.” She represents Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jasonsmith.house.gov/news//news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=179 | Jason Smith's Bill Eliminating Federal Coverage Barriers for Kidney Failure Patients Advances to President's Desk | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/the-future-of-surface-transportation-highway-chairman-graves-leads | The Future of Surface Transportation: Highway Chairman Graves Leads Debate on Autonomous Vehicle Technology | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves this morning led a roundtable focused on the policy implications of autonomous vehicle technology in America. Graves, the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, welcomed guests from across the industry to take part in the discussion, including under Secretary for Policy at U.S. DOT Blair Anderson, and ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. “The possibilities for our nation’s surface transportation system are endless over the next decade,” Rep. Graves said. “Autonomous vehicle technology – and the opportunity it presents to make roads safer and highway travel more efficient – is a huge part of that. But policy makers and legislatures across the country must be ready to deal with the regulatory implications of these advancements.” Among the specific topics addressed at the roundtable, entitled “Getting Smart on Autonomous Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Transformation,” were NHTSA’s recently-issued guidance document on autonomous vehicles and its impact on future rulemaking processes. “Today’s roundtable gave us a much needed forum to hear from both public and private sector entities on the progress made – and the impediments to additional growth – in this emerging industry. And given the disruptive nature of this technology, it’s important to consider the diverse interests of all those involved in the process,” Graves continued. “It is a worthwhile and necessary conversation, and it will not be the last one we have in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/future-surface-transportation-highway-chairman-graves-leads-debate-autonomous | The Future of Surface Transportation: Highway Chairman Graves Leads Debate on Autonomous Vehicle Technology | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves this morning led a roundtable focused on the policy implications of autonomous vehicle technology in America. Graves, the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, welcomed guests from across the industry to take part in the discussion, including under Secretary for Policy at U.S. DOT Blair Anderson, and ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. “The possibilities for our nation’s surface transportation system are endless over the next decade,” Rep. Graves said. “Autonomous vehicle technology – and the opportunity it presents to make roads safer and highway travel more efficient – is a huge part of that. But policy makers and legislatures across the country must be ready to deal with the regulatory implications of these advancements.” Among the specific topics addressed at the roundtable, entitled “Getting Smart on Autonomous Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges for Transportation Transformation,” were NHTSA’s recently-issued guidance document on autonomous vehicles and its impact on future rulemaking processes. “Today’s roundtable gave us a much needed forum to hear from both public and private sector entities on the progress made – and the impediments to additional growth – in this emerging industry. And given the disruptive nature of this technology, it’s important to consider the diverse interests of all those involved in the process,” Graves continued. “It is a worthwhile and necessary conversation, and it will not be the last one we have in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/editorials/congressman-smith-asks-trump-to-eliminate-14-federal-rules-regulations-in | Congressman Smith asks Trump to eliminate 14 Federal rules, regulations in letter | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | In a letter on December 5th, Congressman Smith asks President-elect Trump to take steps to eliminate 14 federal rules and regulations that are harming people across southeast and south central Missouri and rural America. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/incurable-diseases-dont-have-to-stay-that-way | Incurable Diseases Don't Have to Stay that Way | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | There are 10,000 known diseases in the world. Somehow, even today, treatment only exists for 500 of those. That is a staggering number, but the House of Representatives and the Senate have been working together to give our healthcare industries the tools to fix it. Last week, I helped pass the 21st Century Cures Act, a bill that streamlines the review of life-saving drugs, provides funding to continue researching cures for rare and deadly diseases, and accelerates critical therapies for at-risk patients across the country. Specifically, by increasing the speed at which cutting edge or experimental drugs are approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the 21st Century Cures Act breaks down the barriers that have prevented millions of Americans from getting the drug and disease treatments their lives depend on. This means the FDA maintains responsible safety procedures but can avoid so many of the obstacles they face before getting drugs to patients. The bill also seeks to improve the FAA's decision-making process by bringing in patients to share their experiences and help shape the agency's policies going forward. All new funding in the 21st Century Cures Act will be fully offset with cuts to previously approved spending. Additionally, all programs will be reviewed annually in order to ensure taxpayers are getting the best and most efficient return possible on this investment. Thousands of the diseases that are currently “incurable” don’t have to stay that way. We have a unique opportunity to bring our healthcare system into the 21st century, and spur cutting-edge medicines and treatments that can save lives. This bill will allow us to do just that. Sincerely, Sam Graves | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/make-america-safe-again | Make America Safe Again | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Over the last 8 years, the United States has lost credibility with its allies, failed to deter her enemies and seen the security of American families suffer in an increasingly dangerous world. More often than not the cause were actions or inactions taken by the Obama administration through their inability to stand with our friends or take a stand against regimes that want to inflict harm against the United States. As we close the chapter on the failure of President Obama’s last 8 years and ready for new leadership, there are already positive signs about the direction President Elect Trump will take our National Security. His choice for CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, a Congressman and colleague of mine from Kansas has received strong bipartisan support because of his extensive defense background with real firsthand experience and knowledge of the issues and threats we are facing. Pompeo graduated first in his class at West Point and even patrolled the Berlin Wall during his service. In Congress Pompeo serves on the House Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Select Benghazi Committee; charged with uncovering the truth behind the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Libya. President-elect Trump has also named Lt. General Michael Flynn to be his National Security Advisor and 4-Star General James Mattis to be the Secretary of Defense. These gentlemen have had distinguished military careers and been recognized for their intellect, strategic thinking, and experience with combat operations. Their knowledge and expertise will help guide the President-elect and our country as we prepare and plan to keep our citizens and soldiers safe both home and abroad, while always putting America first. While Mr. Trump has recruited some of the best and brightest military minds to his administration he is also nominating very skilled diplomats, like South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations. Haley will be responsible for working with our next Secretary of State to articulate American positions to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://long.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=809 | Long comments on the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today after the passage of the “National Defense Authorization Act” for fiscal year 2017. “The National Defense Authorization Act is vital to making sure that our men and women in uniform are taken care of and that our national security is adequately funded,” said Rep. Long. “My first priority is making sure that my constituents are safe, and by voting in favor of this bill, I am reassured that it will accomplish just that.” “The National Defense Authorization Act” for fiscal year 2017 includes: a pay increase for our military, an increase in ground and aviation training, reforms to the acquisition process, and improvements to the military health care system. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398821 | Blaine's Bulletin: A Life-Saving Bill, Tele-Town Hall, and Constituent Service Days | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | This week in Congress, the House took a big step and passed a life-saving bill that has one core goal in mind – to get cures and treatments to patients faster. share: f t This week in Congress, the House took a big step and passed a life-saving bill that has one core goal in mind – to get cures and treatments to patients faster. The bill, the 21st Century Cures Act, is full of real changes to help Americans across the country. This bill provides research dollars to the National Institutes of Health, provides grants to states to continue the fight to combat opioid abuse, and includes funds to the Food and Drug Administration to approve drugs and medical devices more quickly. In addition, included in this bill is the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act which helps individuals and their families in mental health crisis and addresses needs of Americans with a substance abuse disorder. I look forward to hearing about progress and updates from medical professionals throughout the next several months and years about what they have been able to accomplish as a result of this legislation being signed into law. For more information on bills like the 21st Century Cures Act or anything else that is going on in Congress, I wanted to let you know of an upcoming Tele-Town Hall I am hosting to provide you the opportunity to ask any questions. As many of you know, I host Tele-Town Halls throughout the year which are outlets for you to ask questions yourself or hear friends and neighbors from your communities speak about what is on their minds. If you are not currently signed up to receive emails about when the next one is, please visit my website or call any of my offices to do so. In addition, I encourage you to leave your email address so you never have to worry about receiving the latest information about what is happening in the 3rd District. There will be a Tele-Town Hall in December and I want to make sure 3rd District residents have advanced … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398822 | Luetkemeyer Statement on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Luetkemeyer Statement on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act f t # e Washington, December 2, 2016 U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after passage of the National Defense Authorization Act in the House of Representatives: share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after passage of the National Defense Authorization Act in the House of Representatives: “This must-pass piece of legislation provides critical funding for core defense requirements such as personnel, training, and maintenance that ensures our service men and women have the necessary support to fulfill their missions,” Luetkemeyer said. “I am pleased this legislation provides a 2.1 percent pay raise for our troops as well as increases the end strength of our Armed Forces, both of which go beyond the President’s request. Furthermore, this bill contains the longstanding provision to prohibit the closure of Guantanamo Bay and the transfer of its detainees to the United States. Providing for the common defense is a top priority and I will continue to support legislation, like the NDAA, that keeps our nation and Americans safe.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=41C62307-91BD-4BDD-8932-681B4B8B5409 | Blunt Statement on Selection of General James Mattis to Serve as Defense Secretary | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement applauding President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of General James Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense: “General Mattis is a proven leader with the knowledge and experience to turn the page on eight years of the Obama administration’s misguided defense and foreign policy decisions. Missouri is home to more than 17,000 active-duty military personnel and several major defense installations, including Whiteman, Rosecrans, Fort Leonard Wood, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and Missouri National Guard installations across the state. I look forward to supporting General Mattis’ confirmation, and working with him to address the challenges facing our military men and women and their families.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-praises-passage-defense-funding-authorization | Hartzler Praises Passage of Defense Funding Authorization | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, on Friday voted to authorize national defense funding for 2017. The bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and other national security interests, from troop pay to new equipment to maintenance on existing buildings. According to Hartzler, the bill is the work of lawmakers fulfilling their foremost duty as representatives of the people. “Providing for the common defense is our primary obligation, and for 55 years straight, the NDAA has shown that providing for our troops transcends partisanship. We understand the importance of making sure the brave men and women fighting to defend our freedoms have the resources they need to complete the missions we ask them to take on,” Hartzler said. After the House of Representatives and Senate each passed their own versions of the bill, a number of lawmakers from each chamber, including Hartzler, were selected to reconcile the two bills and produce a single bill that both sides of Capitol Hill agree on. “There are a number of provisions I am pleased to see in the final bill,” Hartzler said. “We pushed to make sure we authorized a full 2.1 percent pay raise for our troops – something they greatly deserve. A majority of our other efforts focused on our military’s declining readiness and need for force restoration.” The result of these negotiations meant some provisions were not included in the final bill, however. “The House bill included additional F/A-18 Super Hornets to address a significant strike fighter shortfall in our Navy,” Hartzler pointed out. “I am greatly disappointed they are not included in the final bill; but I am optimistic we can correct this with a supplemental funding measure from the new Administration,” she stressed. Overall, Hartzler is pleased with the bill. “We were able to increase the end strength of our forces across the board, which means more soldi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=117 | Long comments on the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398820 | Luetkemeyer Applauds Passage of Legislation to Promote Risk-Based Regulation for Banks | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that sends the Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act to the Senate for consideration. share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that sends the Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act to the Senate for consideration. “Today, the House passed legislation that would protect U.S. taxpayers from actual risk posed to the financial system. Decisions on what institutions are deemed systemically important should be based not on size alone, but also on activity and other factors that actually demonstrate systemic risk,” Luetkemeyer said. “The bottom line is that the current SIFI designation process is arbitrary and subjects banks with $50 billion or more in assets to the same standards as trillion dollar global SIFIs. This should not be a one-size-fits-all mold. My bill will ensure the Financial Stability Oversight Council will use an indicator-based approach that restores transparency and financial security to the system, and creates financial independence and upward mobility for American consumers. I want to thank my colleagues in the House of Representatives for their strong support of this bill. I look forward to working with the incoming Administration, the new Congress, and key stakeholders in finding ways to hold regulators accountable and take another step to reform our broken financial regulatory system.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=AB2D91AF-72C6-4E67-B218-B6B5F2F078A3 | Blunt Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Iran Sanctions Extension Act, which passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0 and is now headed to the president’s desk. The bill renews the Iran Sanctions Act, which is set to expire on December 31st, providing the next administration the authority it needs to reinstate sanctions against the Iranian regime that were lifted under President Obama’s nuclear agreement. “The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terrorism, a direct threat to our close friend and ally, Israel, and a destabilizing force in the Middle East,” Blunt said. “The president’s nuclear deal has already handed the regime $100 billion in sanctions relief, while it continues violating its international treaty obligations. This legislation gives the next administration a powerful tool to hold Iran accountable and I urge the president to sign it without delay.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=C767D734-6009-456F-B4A1-20C2353CEE41 | Blunt Lauds House Passage of Bill to Honor OSS Veterans with Congressional Gold Medal | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) lauded House passage of legislation to honor veterans of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) with a Congressional Gold Medal. The bill recognizes the members of the intelligence agency for their “superior service and major contributions during World War II.” The Senate bill was introduced by Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Mark Warner (Va.), and passed the Senate in February. Congressman Bob Latta (Ohio) introduced companion legislation in the House. The OSS, the predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, conducted critical operations during the war including establishing intelligence networks, training resistance organizations throughout Europe and Asia, and carrying out “mercy missions” at the end of the WWII to save the lives of thousands of Allied prisoners of war. Since the legislation previously passed the Senate, the bill will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “The members of the OSS saved thousands of lives during World War II,” said Blunt. "From establishing intelligence networks deep behind enemy lines to bolstering resistance organizations throughout Europe and Asia, these intelligence officers played a critical role in securing the Allied victory. I urge the president to sign this bill so we can move forward in officially recognizing the heroic efforts of the OSS members with the Congressional Gold Medal.” Latta added, “Honoring veterans of the OSS with a Congressional Gold Medal will ensure that their heroic actions during one of our country’s most trying times will not be forgotten. The clandestine nature of the OSS often meant members had to operate behind enemy lines in situations calling for unquestionable bravery and unparalleled skill. Their actions played an important role in winning the war and saved countless American lives in the process.” Warner continued, “For many years, the heroic contributions of the OSS – which included some of the most daring covert operations of World War II — remained shrouded in secrecy, thei… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/curing-what-ails-us | Curing What Ails Us | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives, with support from Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) on Wednesday passed the 21st Century Cures Act, a transformational bill to change the way we treat disease. Hartzler lauded the bill, saying it “brings much needed reforms to the way we look at healthcare research. With over 10,000 diseases in the world and only 500 known cures, we need to foster new and innovative approaches to finding cures and delivering hope for patients.” In addition to prioritizing new and cutting-edge research, modernizing and reforming the FDA, and investing in programs to incentivize innovative new treatments, the bill contained provisions Hartzler was particularly pleased to see included. “I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s, having lost family members to the disease,” Hartzler said. “This bill invests $1.5 billion into the NIH’s BRAIN Initiative, which will improve our understanding of diseases like Alzheimer’s, and hopefully lead us to a cure.” The bill also includes $1 billion for grants to states to supplement opioid abuse prevention and treatment activities, such as improving prescription drug monitoring programs and implementing prevention. “Missourians, like many Americans, are being hit hard by the scourge of opioid addiction which takes more than 40 lives each day nationwide,” Hartzler added. “Bolstering the states’ efforts to combat these diseases will help keep families together and strengthen communities.” The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, which Hartzler co-sponsored, has been included in this bill as well. This measure, which makes mental health a national priority, originally passed the House in July. “We have all experienced the pain and suffering that stems from mental illness,” Hartzler said, “but none more so than the families of those afflicted. They are often left feeling too helpless and hopeless to act. Our current mental health system is outdated and needs to be reformed. This bill takes us a step in the right di… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/opening-remarks-chairwoman-hartzler-1 | Opening Remarks of Chairwoman Hartzler | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, made the following remarks on the hearing titled “Force Management Levels in Iraq and Afghanistan; Readiness and Strategic Considerations.” For hearing testimony and to watch the hearing live click here."Good morning. I’d like to extend a warm thank-you to our witnesses testifying before us today.Before I begin, I would like to welcome the members of the committee present today (or who may yet arrive) who are not members of the subcommittee. I ask unanimous consent that these committee members be permitted to participate in this hearing with the understanding that all subcommittee members will be recognized for questions prior to those not assigned to the subcommittee.Without objection, so ordered. This hearing will help the subcommittee to assess “Force Management Levels,” or “FMLs,” which are more commonly known as “troop caps.” The White House set a troop cap for Iraq and Afghanistan. That cap is 5,262 for Iraq. In Afghanistan, the cap is 8,448 beginning this January. These are very precise numbers.Some might argue that setting a troop cap upends an orderly military planning process. Typically, military leaders are first given a mission and then they determine what resources are required to meet that mission. Setting a cap first, however, constrains subsequent military choices. An imposed Force Management Level leads to potentially dangerous trade-offs.Indeed, one consequence of a troop cap may be our military readiness. I look forward to learning about the extent to which readiness factors are (or should be) taken into consideration when a troop cap is implemented.In July, during a readiness subcommittee hearing, the Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command expressed concern that, because of troop caps, Army aviation brigades were deploying to Afghanistan without maintenance personnel.He said (and I quote) “Combat Aviation Brigades ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://long.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=808 | Long comments on the passage of the final 21st Century Cures bill | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued a statement today following the passage of the final “21st Century Cures” bill. “21st Century Cures is a bipartisan bill that will have a tremendous impact on medical research for many years to come,” said Rep. Long. “This piece of legislation, which includes my provision allowing for further communication between drug manufacturers and heath care professionals, will cut through the bureaucratic red tape that stifles innovation and will pave a way for developing drugs for rare diseases. My hope is that the Senate will pass this bill and send it to the president’s desk by the end of the 114th Congress to be signed into law.” The final “21st Century Cures” bill as a whole is fully offset and will provide: $1 billion in grants for states to fight opioid abuse, $500 million for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and $4.8 billion to the National Institutes of Health. Finally, this bill will reform the FDA to bring drugs and devices to the market at a lower cost. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398819 | Luetkemeyer Supports Bill to Advance Development of Medical Treatments and Cures | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | In a major bipartisan vote, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) supported legislation that advances the discovery, development and delivery of treatments and cures in the biomedical field. share: f t In a major bipartisan vote, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) supported legislation that advances the discovery, development and delivery of treatments and cures in the biomedical field. “There are 10,000 known diseases in the world yet we only have cures and treatments for 500 of them,” Luetkemeyer said. “This bill streamlines the review of life-saving drugs, provides money to continue to research cures for diseases, and provides grants for states to supplement opioid abuse prevention and treatment. The 21st Century Cures Act is a true life-saving bill and I look forward to hearing about progress from our medical professionals in Missouri and across the country as they get to work finding and developing new cures and treatments.” Also included in this bill is the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act. This legislation, which Luetkemeyer is a cosponsor of, helps individuals and their families in mental health crisis and addresses needs of Americans with a substance abuse disorder. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=8BBF5DC7-9C2C-4FFE-B413-C6760D9FC9C7 | Blunt, Warner Lead Senate in Recognizing 20th Anniversary of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Mark Warner (Va.), members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the Senate passed their resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The NGA was founded on October 1, 1996.“Throughout its 20 year history, the NGA and its dedicated team of intelligence professionals have provided vital, timely information to keep our country safe,” Blunt said. “The agency’s work has proved invaluable to U.S. policy makers and military commanders in both war and peacetime, and during significant national security and natural disaster events. I’m proud to have NGA facilities in St. Louis and Arnold, Mo., and will continue working to support the agency’s critical mission.”The military and civilian employees serving at the NGA West campus in St. Louis, Mo. and the East campus in Springfield, Va., as well as locations throughout the United States and across the globe, produce crucial mapping, charting, and intelligence products to warfighters, first responders, civil authorities, policy makers, and the maritime and aviation communities.Warner added, “For over 20 years, the intelligence personnel at NGA have quietly served in defense of our nation. By helping us map and understand the globe, NGA has proven to be an invaluable resource for policymakers to make the best decisions to protect our citizens in an uncertain world. I am proud that Virginia is home to this vital intelligence agency. The men and women that serve there are essential not only to our intelligence gathering, but to disaster relief and humanitarian efforts that exemplify the true meaning of public service. As the incoming Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I am honored to be a part of this well-deserved recognition for their quiet sacrifice.” The full text of the resolution is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/graves-votes-to-make-life-saving-disease-treatments-available-to | Graves Votes to Make Life-Saving Disease Treatments Available to Millions of Americans | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after voting to pass the 21st Century Cures Act. The bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 392-26. "There are 10,000 known diseases, but we only have treatments for 500 of them," Rep Graves said. "The 21st Century Cures Act will give the FDA and the private sector the tools to close this gap, accelerating critical, potentially life-saving therapies for at-risk patients across the country. This bill also includes the most significant reforms to our nation's mental health system in a decade. I'm thrilled that it passed the House, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law in the coming days." Specifically, 21st Century Cures Act streamlines the review of life-saving drugs, provides money to continue to research cures for diseases, and provides grants for states to supplement opioid abuse prevention and treatment. By increasing the speed at which cutting edge or experimental drugs are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and increasing fully-offset federal funding for medical research and development, the bill lays the groundwork for medical breakthroughs that will help thousands of Americans suffering from what are currently uncured diseases. Once this bill is signed into law, the FDA will be able to maintain responsible safety procedures while allowing them to approve those new drugs with minimal obstacles and bureaucracy. A quicker turnaround time from drug development to market availability will allow innovators to develop new and alternative treatments for diseases and drug addictions. Finally, the bill gives patients the ability to provide their input and experiences to help shape the FDA’s regulatory decision-making process. Patients are also empowered to choose to voluntarily provide hospitals and research institutions with their personal health records for future research. .Any new funding in the 21st Century Cures Act will be fully offset. Discretionary spending will also be subject to annual rev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-votes-make-life-saving-disease-treatments-available-millions-americans | Graves Votes to Make Life-Saving Disease Treatments Available to Millions of Americans | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after voting to pass the 21st Century Cures Act. The bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 392-26. "There are 10,000 known diseases, but we only have treatments for 500 of them," Rep Graves said. "The 21st Century Cures Act will give the FDA and the private sector the tools to close this gap, accelerating critical, potentially life-saving therapies for at-risk patients across the country. This bill also includes the most significant reforms to our nation's mental health system in a decade. I'm thrilled that it passed the House, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law in the coming days." Specifically, 21st Century Cures Act streamlines the review of life-saving drugs, provides money to continue to research cures for diseases, and provides grants for states to supplement opioid abuse prevention and treatment. By increasing the speed at which cutting edge or experimental drugs are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and increasing fully-offset federal funding for medical research and development, the bill lays the groundwork for medical breakthroughs that will help thousands of Americans suffering from what are currently uncured diseases. Once this bill is signed into law, the FDA will be able to maintain responsible safety procedures while allowing them to approve those new drugs with minimal obstacles and bureaucracy. A quicker turnaround time from drug development to market availability will allow innovators to develop new and alternative treatments for diseases and drug addictions. Finally, the bill gives patients the ability to provide their input and experiences to help shape the FDA’s regulatory decision-making process. Patients are also empowered to choose to voluntarily provide hospitals and research institutions with their personal health records for future research. .Any new funding in the 21st Century Cures Act will be fully offset. Discretionary spending will also be subject to annual … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:07:19Z |
| https://hartzler.house.gov/taxonomy/story-type/blog/curing-what-ails-us | Curing What Ails Us | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | Courtesy of Speaker Ryan's Office As part of the Better Way health care agenda, House Republicans laid out a plan to accelerate the development of cutting-edge cures and treatments. Right now, there are 10,000 known diseases, but we only have treatments for 500 of them. The 21st Century Cures Act, which the House will take up today, seeks to close this gap. Its passage would mean: More help and hope for patients by accelerating life-saving and life-improving therapies. Fewer barriers that stand in the way of research and development. A more inclusive approach for patient feedback during the drug development process. A focus on personalized medicine that identifies the best treatments for a patient’s specific needs. Significant reforms to our mental health system—the most in more than a decade. It’s important to note that any new funding in this legislation will be fully offset. We have also made this discretionary spending subject to annual review in order to maximize accountability for taxpayers. Today’s vote is the culmination of a national effort under the leadership of Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Starting in 2013, Chairman Upton and his committee took ideas and stories from all walks of life. They held countless hearings and roundtables. They picked up support from hundreds of organizations. It is a story that can be told in 109 seconds, but for many families, the impact of this work will last a lifetime. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=206 | Long comments on the passage of the final 21st Century Cures bill | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://long.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=807 | Long statement on Rep. Tom Price being nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | SPRINGFIELD– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would nominate Congressman Tom Price (GA-06) as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. “I am proud to see one of my closest friends in Congress, Rep. Tom Price, nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services,” said Rep. Long. “With Tom’s background in the medical field and his time as a surgeon, I know he will be a great asset to the administration. I look forward to working with him in the coming years.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=54E1F496-DE9A-4DDF-BDBA-7B143D1F84E5 | Blunt, Klobuchar Tout Senate Passage of Resolution Supporting National Adoption Month | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, welcomed Senate passage of their resolution recognizing November as National Adoption Month and November 19th as National Adoption Day. “Every child deserves a stable, loving home and the foundation for a successful future that it provides,” Blunt said. “As a proud adoptive parent myself, I hope more Americans will use this opportunity to consider expanding their families through the gift of adoption. It has been an honor to work with the adoption community to help connect children who need permanent homes with the devoted parents ready to welcome them into their lives, and I look forward to continuing that effort.”As co-chairs of the bipartisan CCA, Blunt and Klobuchar work to engage Members of Congress on issues pertaining to children in need of permanent homes, children in the foster care system, and domestic and international child welfare.Klobuchar added, “Over the years, some of my most memorable work as Senate co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption has been helping families navigate the often difficult and complicated adoption process. By recognizing November as National Adoption Month and November 19th as National Adoption Day, we help increase awareness about children in need of loving homes and honor the hard work of these nurturing adoptive families.” Last week, Blunt and Klobuchar joined Representatives Trent Franks (Ariz.) and Brenda Lawrence (Mich.), House co-chairs of the CCA, in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of State expressing concern over new international adoption regulations and the negative impact some of the Department’s proposed changes could have on the adoption process. Blunt and Klobuchar have also worked to resolve pending adoption cases from several countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nepal.In July, Blunt and Klobuchar introduced the Vulnerable Children and Families Act, which would help more children living witho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=361E3CEC-54E3-42FF-8E30-FFBED8795353 | VIDEO: Blunt on National Adoption Month: Every Child Deserves to Grow up in a Loving, Safe Family | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, spoke on the Senate floor to urge support for his resolution recognizing November as National Adoption Month and November 19th as National Adoption Day. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/i-need-your-input-on-tax-reform | I Need Your Input on Tax Reform | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | Voters sent a message to Washington and elected officials from across the country on November 8. They gave Republicans control of both Houses in Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade. With that message comes a mandate, a mandate that we replace Obamacare, revitalize the economy, and continue working to shrink annual deficits. Something that goes with each of those principles, and one of the things I am most hopeful to accomplish with a Republican in the White House, is comprehensive tax reform. Everyone in this country knows that our tax code is time consuming and complex. But small business owners and their employees feel the brunt of this confusion the most. As a farmer, I can’t even begin to count the hours my family spent on compliance. I wish we had that time back to work on the farm. Our tax code was last reformed over three decades ago. Since then, so much about the way American businesses operate in the U.S. and across the world has changed. An outdated, complex tax code puts our job creators at a disadvantage and hurts the bottom line of every family in this country. We need a tax code designed for the 21st century - not the 1980s. That’s why tax reform that closes loopholes for special interests, eliminates unfair deductions for specific industries, and removes the IRS’ ability to operate on purely political reasons will be one of my top focuses in the next Congress. But it’s more than just promises and talking points - a revitalized tax code means something for everyone in the United States. It means businesses can focus on prosperity - not compliance and red tape. It means individuals can complete their taxes alone every year without fear of an audit. And it means our GDP will grow when businesses make decisions based on economics instead of arbitrary guidelines set by the IRS. But politics is one of the things that has held back tax reform - that’s why it’s so important that everyone is involved in this process, and that real tax reform is completed in the most responsible, fair… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=101 | Long statement on the death of Fidel Castro | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=74 | Long statement on Rep. Tom Price being nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398818 | Luetkemeyer Announces Dates for December Constituent Service Days | 2016-11-28 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and staff have announced the final dates and locations of the final round of Constituent Service Days for 2016. share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and staff have announced the final dates and locations of the final round of Constituent Service Days for 2016. “With 2016 drawing to a close, I wanted to give 3rd District residents another opportunity to come out and meet my staff to go over any questions you may have regarding open enrollment in Medicare, assistance with the VA, or any agency or issue that is on your mind,” Luetkemeyer said. “I encourage you to take advantage of my staff being in each county in the 3rd District over the next couple of weeks. They stand by ready and willing to assist you.” Monday, December 5Maries County 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Belle City Hall 104 E 3rd Street, Belle Hosts: Matt Thompson, Special Assistant and Keri Stuart, Director of Constituent Affairs Gasconade County 11:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Owensville City Hall 107 W Sears Ave Hosts: Matt Thompson, Special Assistant and Keri Stuart, Director of Constituent Affairs Montgomery County 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. New Florence City Hall 217 East Main St, New Florence Hosts: Matt Thompson, Special Assistant and Keri Stuart, Director of Constituent Affairs Tuesday, December 6 Warren County 9:30 A.M. -10:30 A.M. Foristell City Hall 121 Mulberry, Foristell Hosts: Christa Montgomery, District Office Director and Keri Stuart, Director of Constituent Affairs Lincoln County 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Hawk Point City Hall 121 West Lincoln, Hawk Point Hosts: Christa Montgomery, District Office Director and Keri Stuart, Director of Constituent Affairs St. Charles County 1:30 P.M. -2:30 P.M. Dardenne Prairie City Hall 2032 Hanley Rd., Dardenne Prairie Hosts: Christa Montgomery, District Office Director and K… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/not-just-business-as-usual | Not Just Business As Usual | 2016-11-27 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Unity. That is what I reflected on this Thanksgiving. It is a true testament to the remarkable character of Americans that after a divisive Presidential campaign season, we can all respect our differences and come together for the good of our country and for our future generations. Since his electoral victory to become our next President, Donald J Trump, true to his word, has focused on unifying Americans. Whether it’s sitting down and meeting with leaders of the Democrat Party, establishment Republicans or taking the time to hear from those most critical of him over the past 18 months – our next President has focused on the exact things our current President has failed over 8 years to ever do – developing relationships and building consensus to put America, not a political party first. Unfortunately, the national liberal media, who we discovered colluded with the Hillary Clinton campaign, remains obsessed with the fact that they haven’t been catered to every minute by our next President. They remain dedicated to their biased double standard and would have you believe the Trump transition is in a ‘chaotic state’ of sort. Unfortunately to their chagrin, our next President has spent more time charting a path for the future of our country, than doing the evening talk show circuit like our current Commander in Chief. Truth be told, Donald Trump is ahead of where Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were at this point in their transitions into the White House. Even the former head of the liberal Obama campaign, David Axelrod has publicly condemned criticism of the Trump transition stating, “We hadn’t made any major announcements at this point in 2008, I don’t remember being criticized about it.” In 2008, then President-Elect Obama had only named one Cabinet position by December 1st and still had multiple vacancies in his Cabinet at the start of January. President-Elect Bill Clinton didn’t even make his first Cabinet pick until December 10th! Since 1968, George H.W. Bush has been the only newly elected President to name any… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://long.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=806 | Long statement on the death of Fidel Castro | 2016-11-26 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | SPRINGFIELD– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today regarding the death of Dictator Fidel Castro. “With the death of Fidel Castro, I will not take this time to mourn a man who for years prohibited free speech, free press and executed and jailed many who spoke out against him,” said Rep. Long. “The president was right when he said the Cuban people have a ‘friend and partner in the United States.’ But that friend and partner won’t be one that continues to turn their head to a country that oppresses its people. The United States will be a friend and partner who calls on the Cuban government to allow free speech, free press and free and fair elections. The Cuban people deserve a chance to live in a democracy and all the freedoms that come with that. They have been denied all of those things too long.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398817 | Blaine's Bulletin: Small Business Saturday | 2016-11-25 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | The holiday season is officially here which means Christmas trees are being decorated with lights and ornaments, lots of friends and family gatherings, and the shopping season has arrived. share: f t The holiday season is officially here which means Christmas trees are being decorated with lights and ornaments, lots of friends and family gatherings, and the shopping season has arrived. When you and your family set out to do your holiday shopping, I want you to consider another option to find the perfect gift for that special someone – your local small businesses. However, no matter the time of the year, it is always great to shop local. You may not think about it at the time but when you shop at your local small businesses, you are helping your community grow. We all know that small businesses and their employees are the lifeblood of our towns and the nation’s economy. By shopping at these small businesses, you will be supporting 36 percent of retail trade employees in Missouri. In Congress, I am a proud cosponsor of a resolution that will recognize the Saturday after Thanksgiving officially as “Small Business Saturday.” This resolution is for the 28 million small businesses in the United States that represents 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees. In addition, I am proud to serve as the Vice Chairman of the House Small Business Committee. This role has given me the opportunity to hear so many testimonials from individuals all across the country, and even from Jefferson City, about their importance in their respective communities. I am proud to serve as a voice in Washington and fight on behalf of our innovators, job creators, and entrepreneurs. We now have a unique opportunity to reverse the one-size-fits-all approach that we have all witnessed over the last several years and ensure that small businesses will no longer carry the burden of much of the regulatory load. To ensure this, House Republicans will work to enact the Better Way age… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-statement-overtime-rule-delay | Hartzler statement on Overtime Rule delay | 2016-11-23 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler made the following statement on Wednesday on the heels of a federal ruling delaying implementation of President Obama’s executive order extending the current overtime labor rule: “President Obama’s overtime labor law rule hurts everyday Americans and raises the cost of living while reducing wages and incomes. As I have traveled my district, a vast number of small business owners, leaders of non-profits, and entrepreneurs have raised concerns about how this will negatively impact their operations and their employees. If this rule is not overturned, many of the individuals affected by this rule will be forced into part-time employment or be transitioned to jobs with lower hourly wages, no benefits, and no overtime at all. That doesn't help employees; it hurts them. The unintended consequences of this government mandate are real, and I am strongly encouraged by Judge Mazzant’s decision to delay this rule. I look forward to and fully expect this executive order to be overturned when President-elect Trump is sworn in next year.” Hartzler represents Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398816 | Luetkemeyer Introduces Legislation to Dedicate Post Office After 3rd District Soldier | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Today, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced legislation to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service in Pacific as the “Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office.” share: f t Today, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced legislation to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service in Pacific as the “Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office.” “Specialist White dedicated his life to protecting our country,” Luetkemeyer said. “It is my great honor to work to dedicate a Post Office where he grew up in memory of him. I would like to thank my colleagues in the Missouri delegation for lending their support of this legislation and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House so we can bring this bill to the floor in the coming months.” U.S. Army Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. grew up in Catawissa and attended Pacific High School and graduated in 2008. In October, 2009, White joined the U.S. Army and graduated from basic training, advanced training and the basic airborne course at Fort Benning, GA. White was assigned to the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, where he deployed in December, 2011 for Afghanistan. White passed away on April 3, 2012, from injuries sustained by an improvised explosive device that detonated near his unit in the Khost province of Afghanistan. White’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; Basic Parachutist Badge; Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge; and the Overseas Service Bar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/bringing-the-va-into-the-21st-century | Bringing the VA into the 21st Century | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | This year I'm wrapping up my first term as a member of the House Armed Services Committee. In the committee I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a voice for our veterans, our military men and women, and all of their families. It is the federal government’s top priority to take care of everyone who’s risked their lives to protect this country. But unfortunately, due to problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Committee has had to work to correct problems that never should have existed in the first place. The VA Inspector General reported that mismanagement, neglect, and possible criminal activity at VA hospitals is “systemic” throughout the VA hospital system. Some of these issues have tragically caused some veterans to die while literally waiting for the care they needed. Part of the House’s Better Way agenda is bringing the VA into the 21stcentury, increasing efficiency, changing priorities, and making sure we never hear of stories like these again. Working to reform the VA will be one of the top priorities of Congress with a new Republican administration in the White House. And I’ve already begun that work. As you may know, the VA recently identified a need for over 26,000 new health care workers. At the same time, the VA says that nearly half of all post-9/11 veterans will face a period of unemployment. This is simply unacceptable, but I believe these are two problems we can address simultaneously. That is why I wrote and introduced the Improving Veterans Access to Quality Care Act. My bill will give military healthcare workers priority to get jobs in the VA healthcare system, recruiting combat medics straight from active duty service into careers providing healthcare to veterans. As your representative, I will continue working to pass common sense policies like these that ensure veterans get the care they deserve while bringing the VA into the 21st century. Sincerely, Sam Graves | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/stopping-a-lame-duck-president | Stopping a Lame Duck President | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | The elections are over and we now know that Donald J Trump will become the 45th President of the United States. One of the key factors to his victory was a promise to stop the onslaught of Washington driven regulations and executive orders coming from the Obama White House which have crippled American farmers, families and business owners. However, with just under 62 days left in office, the Obama Administration is attempting to rush and complete high-cost, politically-driven regulations written by Washington bureaucrats bent on cementing this President’s legacy as one of the most liberal anti-business Administrations in our country’s history. In a final attempt to implement his out of touch agenda, the exact thing the American people overwhelmingly rejected just last week, President Obama is attempting to use what are called “Midnight Rules” to usher through last minute federal regulations. During the final months of a presidential administration, the outgoing administration can achieve certain policy goals by practicing “midnight rulemaking” to create cumbersome and costly regulations that often go unchallenged by Congress. We expect over 50 potential midnight regulations could be rushed out, EACH of which could have an impact on the economy exceeding $100 million. But Congress has a message for the Obama Administration; NOT SO FAST Mr. President. Since President Obama took office, nearly 3,000 new regulations have been finalized, costing more than $850 billion. Under the Obama Administration, the number of pages in the Code of Federal Regulations has grown to a whopping 175,268, resulting in 563 million hours of paperwork. In fact, during Obama’s first five years in office alone, federal agencies added 17,522 pages of regulations, averaging a staggering 3,504 per year. The worst part of this is how much these regulations are costing hardworking Americans across the country. On average, federal regulations under the Obama Administration cost $15,000 per American household every year. Americans simply cannot aff… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://long.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=805 | Long statement on Obama administration's five-year plan for offshore oil and natural gas lease sales | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today following President Obama’s administration’s five-year plan for offshore oil and natural gas lease sales. "This administration has proven time and time again that they would rather pass through last minute rules and regulations than go through Congress," said Rep. Long. "As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's subcommittee on Energy and Power and former businessman, I know what negative effects these 'plans' can have on businesses. With a new administration coming in, these types of plans are unacceptable. I will do all that I can to make sure this plan is overturned.” Today, the Obama administration released a five-year plan for offshore drilling, which included a section that stated the Arctic would be off limits for oil and natural gas lease sales. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398815 | Blaine's Bulletin: The Spirit of Thanksgiving | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | There is always something for which to be thankful. With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas right around the corner, please take a moment to reflect on the past year. While each and everyone of us has likely had tough days, weeks, and even months – at the end of the day – we have so much for which to be thankful. share: f t There is always something for which to be thankful. With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas right around the corner, please take a moment to reflect on the past year. While each and everyone of us has likely had tough days, weeks, and even months – at the end of the day – we have so much for which to be thankful. When I look back from the last Thanksgiving to this one, it’s hard for me to believe another year has gone by since our family sat around the table eating turkey and stuffing and trying to persuade the grandchildren to eat their green beans before their pumpkin pie. Being near family and friends for the holidays is the highlight of this time of the year for me. It seems with each passing year, more traditions are established. Whether that is making hundreds of sugar cookies and having the kids help frost and decorate them or playing board games with three generations of family, or everyone gathering around to watch the football game on television. Being together is the most important thing. I believe that traditions should be cherished. Growing up, I always looked forward to holidays with my family. It was exciting for us to watch our own children enjoy the holidays, and now we have the joy of seeing our grandchildren enjoy them, too. With each generation, old traditions are passed on and new ones established. The stories that I often hear from my friends, neighbors, and constituents around the holidays are also always encouraging. This time of year seems to bring out the best in folks. I hear stories of complete strangers helping one another during their greatest time of need and it reminds me of all of the tremendous … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=C932572F-8C46-4446-941F-08935A8DC0A8 | Blunt Statement on Senator Jeff Sessions | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (Ala.) for United States Attorney General: “Jeff Sessions is a true friend, a respected colleague, and a dedicated public servant. I fully support Mr. Trump’s intention to nominate Sen. Sessions to be the next United States Attorney General. His work as an assistant U.S. attorney and his state’s attorney general, along with his understanding of the federal government and the Constitution that defines it, make him uniquely ready for this job. He will provide the steady leadership we need to keep our communities safe and protect the rights of all Americans, just as he has done in the Senate.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=188 | Long statement on Obama administration's five-year plan for offshore oil and natural gas lease sales | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Billy Long | L000576 | long.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398814 | Luetkemeyer Supports Bill to Ensure Congress Can Stop Midnight Regulations | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Luetkemeyer Supports Bill to Ensure Congress Can Stop Midnight Regulations f t # e Washington, November 17, 2016 In an effort to reduce extreme, last minute regulations, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) voted in support of H.R. 5982, the Midnight Rules Relief Act. share: f t In an effort to reduce extreme, last minute regulations, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) voted in support of H.R. 5982, the Midnight Rules Relief Act. “For the last eight years, the current administration has issued a total of 43 major regulations that total more than $100 billion in cost,” Luetkemeyer said. “That means we have every reason to believe that in the last few days of the president’s term, our nation’s small businesses could expect to see an avalanche of additional regulations. Today’s bill ensures that any onerous regulations pushed through in the middle of the night can be repealed in a timely and efficient manner in order to ease the regulatory burden. As our country moves forward under new leadership, this legislation allows Congress to swiftly eliminate costly burdens and immediately begin work to stimulate the economy and grow jobs that are no longer stymied by Washington red tape.” H.R. 5982 permits a new Congress to use the procedures under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove, as a group, multiple regulations issued by a president in his final year of office, rather than just a single regulation at a time for rules issued during the final 60 days of the previous Congress. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=13C8E517-B95F-4CDE-8BBC-A738DFBAEABD | St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blunt retains Senate leadership post, McCaskill top Democrat on homeland security committee | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Chuck Raasch WASHINGTON • Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt was re-elected Wednesday by his peers to a position in the Republican Senate leadership, while Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., was named the top Democrat on the committee overseeing homeland security. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., will remain the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, holding the whip position under the new Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Blunt, who won a narrow re-election fight over Democratic Secretary of State Jason Kander, will remain the vice chairman of the U.S. Senate Republican Conference. He will “continue leading Senate Republicans’ messaging efforts with a focus on expanding engagement across digital platforms to enhance the conference’s ability to meet people where they are,” his office said Wednesday. Blunt told reporters Wednesday that when in Missouri he hears concerns about “the rolling disaster of Obamacare, out-of-control regulators... and what could happen to the Supreme Court" (which has had an open seat since the death of Antonin Scalia). “On all these fronts, the next Congress, working with the next president, has a chance to really head in a new direction,” Blunt said. Durbin’s whip duties make him a chief vote-counter and persuader for Democratic positions and strategy in the Senate. McCaskill said her new position as ranking Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will give her more ability to probe federal spending, which along with security issues, “have been the bread and butter of my work in the Senate.” Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Schaumburg, who unseated Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., last week, in 2017 will be among five new Democratic senators, four of them women. Click here to read more | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=7BFC73A0-9362-4034-949E-A9DE3A44501C | Blunt-Backed Projects Set to Receive Critical Investments from Delta Regional Authority | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement welcoming the Delta Regional Authority’s announcement that it has awarded $6.7 million in grant funding to critical infrastructure projects in Southeast Missouri.“Delta Regional Authority investments play a direct and significant role in improving the quality of life for families and communities in Southeast Missouri,” Blunt said. “The grant awards announced today will go a long way toward strengthening infrastructure, enhancing safety, improving health care, and expanding educational opportunities, all of which will provide a stronger foundation for economic growth in the region.”Blunt advocated for several projects that are set to receive investments from DRA, including: Missouri Delta Medical Center – DRA resources will be used to renovate an existing wing of the medical center to expand mental health services for area seniors and create dozens of new jobs at the facility. Texas County Memorial Hospital – The DRA’s investment will help expand and improve access to quality health care for the area’s rural communities by replacing an outdated surgery area. 911 Service in Carter, Ripley, and Wayne Counties – DRA resources will be used for emergency response modernization efforts aimed at lowering response times within these three counties. Dorena - Hickman Tug and Barge System – DRA investments will strengthen transportation infrastructure by helping to repair and improve the region’s tug and barge system. Last month, Blunt announced that the DRA will invest $1.25 million to enhance the New Bourbon Port and repair damage to the Ste. Genevieve Levee District II levee caused by last year’s flooding. Blunt was instrumental in securing resources for the projects, which will improve flood control infrastructure to protect families and small businesses, and support economic growth in Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/graves-leads-fight-to-defund-deeply-flawed-epa-regulation | Graves Leads Fight to Defund 'Deeply Flawed' EPA Regulation | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after today calling on Congressional leadership to block funding for the Obama administration’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule can be defunded in the next congressional spending bill and then permanently repealed with the arrival of a new presidential administration in January. “The Obama administration rewrote standing law to extend its authority onto farms and private property,” Rep. Graves said. “WOTUS represents everything people distrust and resent about Washington, giving unaccountable bureaucrats the right to tell farmers and property owners how to manage their land. But now, Congress has an opportunity to block funding for the rule and begin reversing all the damage it has done. I look forward to fully repealing WOTUS as we continue this fight alongside the new administration in January.” BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In April of 2014, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection of streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act (CWA), forming WOTUS. The rule was developed without the EPA first consulting state and local authorities, and without realistically examining the potential economic impact on private citizens, farmers, and other stakeholders. Earlier this year, Graves helped introduce the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, which requires the EPA to withdraw WOTUS and gather stakeholder input before issuing any new rule. The bill passed the House after the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a report calling WOTUS’ rulemaking process “deeply flawed.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-leads-fight-defund-deeply-flawed-epa-regulation | Graves Leads Fight to Defund 'Deeply Flawed' EPA Regulation | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | graves | https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after today calling on Congressional leadership to block funding for the Obama administration’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule can be defunded in the next congressional spending bill and then permanently repealed with the arrival of a new presidential administration in January. “The Obama administration rewrote standing law to extend its authority onto farms and private property,” Rep. Graves said. “WOTUS represents everything people distrust and resent about Washington, giving unaccountable bureaucrats the right to tell farmers and property owners how to manage their land. But now, Congress has an opportunity to block funding for the rule and begin reversing all the damage it has done. I look forward to fully repealing WOTUS as we continue this fight alongside the new administration in January.” BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In April of 2014, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection of streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act (CWA), forming WOTUS. The rule was developed without the EPA first consulting state and local authorities, and without realistically examining the potential economic impact on private citizens, farmers, and other stakeholders. Earlier this year, Graves helped introduce the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, which requires the EPA to withdraw WOTUS and gather stakeholder input before issuing any new rule. The bill passed the House after the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a report calling WOTUS’ rulemaking process “deeply flawed.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:07:19Z |
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398813 | Luetkemeyer, Subcommittee Discuss Modernizing Appraisals to Benefit American Consumers | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement upon conclusion of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing titled “Modernizing Appraisals: A Regulatory Review and the Future of the Industry.” share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement upon conclusion of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing titled “Modernizing Appraisals: A Regulatory Review and the Future of the Industry.” “Today’s hearing focused on a topic that isn’t often on television or in the newspapers yet is an important issue that impacts Americans across the country who are buying or selling homes. The last meaningful update of the appraisal structure was in 1989, and while the marketplace has evolved, the regulatory regime remains stuck in the past. Ultimately, our nation’s appraisal system is unnecessarily complicated and outdated. That complexity impacts homeowners and is, in part, responsible for delayed closings and increased consumer costs. Today’s hearing gave this Subcommittee an opportunity to examine the past and, more importantly, look to the future of appraisal standards in America. We can and will find a better way that increases consumer choice and maintains market confidence.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=3FAC929C-D116-4EE5-A62E-B13353177C59 | St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Boeing moving 500 jobs to St. Louis | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | Lisa Brown & Jim Gallagher Boeing Co. is moving 500 jobs to its north St. Louis County campus from California. The jobs moving to St. Louis County from Huntington Beach, Calif., are part of a consolidation of the company’s Defense, Space & Security business headquartered in St. Louis, spokeswoman Sarah Reed told the Post-Dispatch. “We will be bringing 500 positions to St. Louis,” Reed said, adding the jobs are support positions, not production jobs. Chicago-based Boeing currently employs 14,500 people in the St. Louis area. Additionally, Boeing announced Tuesday that it’s closing its El Paso, Texas, and Newington, Va., sites. “In order to push ourselves farther and win more business, we need to make the most of our resources and talent,” Leanne Caret, president and CEO, Defense, Space & Security, said in a statement. “These steps will help us be a stronger partner for our customers worldwide.” The consolidation is part of an effort to enhance efficiency and promote greater collaboration, the company said, adding that new facilities will not be added in the St. Louis area for the added jobs. “We won’t be adding any infrastructure at this point,” Reed said. The jobs are professional-level positions ranging from engineering to finance, said Reed. About 1,600 jobs will be moved from Huntington Beach, mainly to other California locations. Huntington Beach hosts a design and research center working with small satellite technology, advanced space access, networked systems, cybersecurity, unmanned underwater vehicles, and advanced manufacturing. Boeing has moved several hundred jobs to St. Louis over the past three years, in fields such as information technology, research and development and support for the F-22 Raptor fighter. But overall Boeing employment in the metro area has hovered in the 14,500 to 15,000 range. Boeing plans to hire 700 people by 2023 to make wing and tail parts for its 777X airline at a newly built plant at its sprawling complex in north St. Louis County. Tho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=B6AD2463-9D22-4D6C-9AE2-AAC1D300981A | 2017 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony Ticket Requests | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | The 58th Presidential Inauguration Swearing-in Ceremonies will be held at the Capitol on Friday, January 20, 2017. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) plans and executes all Inaugural activities at the United States Capitol, including the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony of the President and Vice President of the United States and the traditional Inaugural luncheon that follows. For additional information, please visit http://inaugural.senate.gov and check back frequently since it will be updated as more information becomes available. I am pleased to take requests from residents of Missouri for the Inaugural Ceremony. Each Congressional office is allocated a limited number of tickets, most in viewing areas well removed from the platform and standing room only. Tickets to the Inauguration Ceremony are free and required for every person, including children and infants in arms. HOW TICKETS ARE DISTRIBUTED My office is keeping track of ticket requests in the order they are received and will provide information as it becomes available. Every effort will be made to distribute tickets on a “first-come”, “first served” basis for constituents from Missouri. Due to the anticipated demand and the limited number of tickets to the ceremony, each request will be limited to four tickets. Please request tickets only for those who are fully committed to travel to Washington for the Inaugural Ceremony. Ticket requests will be accepted through 5:00pm EST, December 5, 2016. Any requests made after the deadline will be placed on the waiting list. The deadline has been set to allow constituents attending the Inauguration enough planning time for travel and accommodation arrangements to be made. Making a request does not a guarantee you will receive a ticket, but my office will be in touch with everyone who places a request. Notification of ticket allocation should occur by the middle of December. If you are selected to receive tickets, you will be required to pick up the tickets in person p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=CE09197E-A867-46D2-8D42-08B28D7BE0C6 | Blunt Re-Elected to Senate Leadership | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today after being re-elected as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Republican Conference. In his role as Vice Chairman, Blunt will continue leading Senate Republicans’ messaging efforts with a focus on expanding engagement across digital platforms to enhance the conference’s ability to meet people where they are. “I’m proud that the American people have returned a Republican majority to the Senate to continue advancing their priorities,” Blunt said. “Over the past eight years, Missouri families have struggled with rising health care premiums and fewer choices, stagnant wages, and the threat of excessive new regulations that would drive up costs on everything from gas to groceries. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we maintain an open and robust dialog with the American people about the challenges they’re facing and what we’re doing to address them. We have a tremendous opportunity to move forward with solutions that will give hardworking families in Missouri and across the nation a chance to get ahead, and I’m grateful to be in a position to help lead that effort.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ContentRecord_id=7846C079-7FE2-4952-B6A8-464E6151000E | VIDEO: Blunt Highlights Senate Priorities for New Congress | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – During the Senate Republican Leadership Stakeout today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) discussed Senate priorities for the upcoming Congress, such as working with the incoming president to address Obamacare, excessive regulations, and the Supreme Court vacancy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-votes-keep-iran-check | Hartzler votes to keep Iran in check | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.), House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairwoman, on Tuesday voted to extend the Iran Sanctions Act, giving Congress the tools it needs to check a rogue Iranian regime from pursuing malicious activities. “Before President Obama’s flawed nuclear deal with Iran, strong sanctions kept the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism at bay from even more destructive behavior,” said Rep. Hartzler. First passed 20 years ago, the Iran Sanctions Act supports sanctions on Iran’s illicit weapons programs and ballistic missile development that were not suspended as part of the nuclear deal. The act, and the sanctions allowed under it, are set to expire at the end of this year. The bill passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday would extend the law for another 10 years. “After the President’s bad nuclear deal lifted so many sanctions and gave the regime billions in relief, we cannot fail to pass this bill,” Hartzler continued. Iran continues to buy destabilizing weapons systems from Russia and funnels weapons and assistance to its terrorist proxies to prop up the murderous Assad regime and threaten Israel. “Passing this bill sends a message to the world that we are not going to stand for Iran’s continued destructive role in the Middle East, and it mitigates some of the damage done by the President’s dangerous nuclear deal,” Hartzler added. The bill now goes to the Senate, where Hartzler said she is hopeful for quick consideration and passage. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then go to the President’s desk. Rep. Hartzler represents Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398812 | Luetkemeyer Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions Act | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after voting to support a clean renewal of the Iran Sanctions Act that was passed by the House of Representatives. share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after voting to support a clean renewal of the Iran Sanctions Act that was passed by the House of Representatives. “The outgoing administration has asked for a delay on renewing the Iran Sanctions Act which tells Americans once again that this president refuses to take our nation’s foreign policies seriously,” Luetkemeyer said. “This legislation targets entities that invest in Iran’s energy sector, the driving force behind its economy. I fully believe these sanctions must remain in place until we can verify that Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States and her allies.” This legislation reauthorizes the 1996 Iran Sanctions Act for 10 years, through Dec. 31, 2016. Under the Iran Sanctions Act, sanctions may be imposed against foreign companies or entities that invest in the development of Iran’s oil and gas industry. The Iran Sanctions Act is set to expire in December of this year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=9211ECA5-BC7F-4599-BC9C-0203D0CC1FC9 | Blunt Leads Senate Passage of Gold Star Families Voices Act | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, today led Senate passage of the Gold Star Families Voices Act (H.R. 4511). The bill expands the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, which currently collects and catalogs stories from American veterans, to include narratives from family members of service members who are missing in action or who have been killed in the line of duty. As chairman, Blunt expedited consideration of the bill in committee. “We would not be the nation we are today if not for the profound acts of courage and selflessness of our fallen heroes,” Blunt said. “We, as Americans, owe it to these men and women to know their names, to honor their deeds, and to preserve their memories. The Gold Star Families Voices Act makes an invaluable project even better by giving the family members of our missing and fallen service members the opportunity to share their stories and ensure they become a part of our nation’s historical record. I thank American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. and Representative Chris Smith for championing this bill, and my Senate colleagues for getting it to the president’s desk.” The measure was authored by Rep. Chris Smith (N.J.) in the House, where it passed with unanimous consent in September. Smith added, “Today’s vote honors the men and women who gave ‘the last full measure of devotion’ in the service of our Nation by allowing their family members to tell their stories, so that all Americans can hear, appreciate, remember, and honor these patriots. I greatly appreciate the hard work of my good friend and colleague, Chairman Roy Blunt, in securing Senate passage today to ensure we record and remember the lives and sacrifices of all who have served and provide the very deserving family members with the opportunity to create a lasting record of their fallen loved ones.” Becky Christmas, Second Vice President, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., continued, “The American Gold Star Mothers Inc. is grateful for Chairman Roy Blunt’s effor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://graves.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/you-can-thank-a-veteran-for-that | You Can Thank a Veteran for That | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Sam Graves | G000546 | graves.house.gov | legacy | Election Day should be a time for Americans to celebrate, to reflect on what the right to vote really means for all of us. Regardless of the outcome of any single election, the fact that each of us has a choice, a say on the path our government takes in the future, is something no one in this country should take for granted. But as consequential as Election Day was, America observed an even more important day last week. Friday was Veterans Day, a time to step back and think about why we are fortunate enough to live in a country that guarantees all of those freedoms. That process we completed on Tuesday - the democratic election that allowed all of us the opportunity to select the people who represent us in government - you can thank a veteran for that. You can thank a veteran for the right to freely express yourself in America - the right to protest, the right to free press, and the right to practice whatever religion you want. None of those persists without the men and women who have risked everything to serve and protect the country we love. We officially honored them for that last Friday, on Veterans Day. But the sacrifices they made for this country affect all of us every day, and we can never forget that. Sincerely, Sam Graves | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-honors-seymour-korean-war-mia | Hartzler honors Seymour Korean War MIA | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Vicky Hartzler | H001053 | hartzler.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON—Rep Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) on Monday honored the life of Army Corporal Donald E. Matney, a Seymour native who was reported missing in action over 60 years ago during the Korean War. “Corporal Matney fought in defense of America and the freedoms we cherish today,” Hartzler said in a speech she delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday. “As a nation, we are indebted to the service he made, and we are grateful for the freedoms he fought to preserve. His memory will live forever as one of honor and courage.” On July 20, 1950, Matney was a member of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division when his unit attempted to delay the capture of a South Korean town by attacking enemy forces. Matney was reported missing in action following the attacks. Matney’s remains were identified in May after examination at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. He will be buried with full military honors in his hometown later this month Hartzler delivered the following speech to honor Matney’s life and sacrifice in defense of the United States: (click to play) Transcript of speech: Mister Speaker, I rise today to honor Army Corporal Donald Matney, a native of Seymour, Missouri, and a Korean War veteran. On July 20, 1950, Corporal Matney’s unit attempted to delay the enemy from capturing a town near Taejon, South Korea. Enemy infantry and armor units were able to force the division out of the town and block withdrawal routes. Matney was reported missing in action following the attacks. After 66 long years, Corporal Matney’s remains were identified and he has made his final trip home. Corporal Matney fought in defense of America and the freedoms we cherish today. I am saddened thinking of the time lost, but also thankful the Matney family can have that long overdue closure. As a nation, we are indebted to the service he made, and we are grateful for the freedoms he fought to preserve. His memory will live forever as one of honor and courage. I am bles… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jasonsmith.house.gov/media-center/weekly-capitol-report/we-honor-your-service-your-sacrifice | We Honor Your Service, Your Sacrifice | 2016-11-11 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Jason Smith | S001195 | jasonsmith.house.gov | legacy | Throughout our country's history our veterans and the patriots before them answered the call of duty and have valiantly fought to make America a place where personal liberties are celebrated and the rights bestowed to us upon the Constitution are forever protected and preserved. Veterans Day is our chance to express gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our brave men and women in uniform who thanklessly gave their time and often lives to protect a truly free nation. This week I visited several schools in southern Missouri that held ceremonies in honor of Veterans Day including Bourbon High School, Sikeston High School and Senath High School. It was wonderful to see a current generation of young people honoring the veterans that have served so they can continue to enjoy the same protections, rights and freedoms of those who came before. I encouraged all of the young Missouri students I visited this week to continue to honor our nation’s heroes not just once a year on Veterans Day, but challenged them to find an opportunity throughout the year to give back to their communities and say thank you to the brave men and women who serve our country. This Veterans Day we also need to remember and recognize the special acts of those in our communities who demonstrated bravery, exemplified service, and made us all proud, those like Tom Surdyke who tragically lost his life in June saving the life of another. I had the honor of nominating Tom to West Point in 2015 and sharing in his family’s celebration the day he earned his Eagle Scout. While on vacation on June 24th, 2016, Tom and another swimmer he’d just met on shore were caught in a riptide. Tom instinctively went to save the other young man, sacrificing his own life. He was buried at West Point on July 4th, 2016 on his 19th birthday and was given the Soldier’s Medal, the Army’s highest non-combat valor award for saving the life of another. In June, I was lucky enough to honor another American hero, the now late Veteran Raymond Burbach, by presenting him with se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.blunt.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ContentRecord_id=87AAFEF8-E7D9-4B44-897C-E0953E0DFA68 | Blunt Thanks our Nation's Veterans | 2016-11-11 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Roy Blunt | B000575 | www.blunt.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today released the following video marking Veterans Day: Full Text: “Missouri’s home to nearly 500,000 veterans, all of whom have been willing to put their lives on the line to secure our freedom and sustain the principles that make us a model democracy in the world. America is an extraordinary country because of these men and women and what they’ve done to make it so. Today, on Veterans Day, I hope you’ll join me in taking time to reflect on the contributions all our nation’s heroes, our veterans, our active duty service members, and military families have made, and continue to make, on our behalf. It’s up to us to honor their sacrifice by keeping the promises we’ve made, ensuring they have access to the care and benefits they’ve earned, and expanding opportunities for all our veterans and service members. That’s why I’ve been proud to back bills that encourage employers to hire more veterans, provide more health care treatment choices, and to improve mental health and suicide prevention. If a veteran is thinking of doing harm to themselves or anybody else, no waiting list is acceptable. Earlier this year, I was honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and I’m not done yet. I can’t think of any recognition I’ve received that made me more humbled or touched than being the only elected official to ever get this award. Advocating for our veterans in the Senate is one of the most rewarding parts of my job and I’ll continue working to make sure Congress meets its responsibilities toward all those who have served. And so to all our veterans, all our current service members, to their families, thank you for everything you do, and thank you for everything you’ve done, to keep our country safe.” CLICK HERE To Watch Senator Blunt’s Remarks | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398809 | Luetkemeyer Congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump | 2016-11-09 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Luetkemeyer Congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump f t # e Washington, November 9, 2016 U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after it was announced that Donald Trump won the presidency: share: f t U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after it was announced that Donald Trump won the presidency: “After years of a barrage of regulations, an economy on the wrong track, and the negative effects of Obamacare, millions of Americans went to the polls to make a change,” Luetkemeyer said. “I want to congratulate Mr. Trump and I look forward to working with him to make the changes that Americans want to see. Together we can repeal Obamacare, help our nation’s veterans, and strengthen America’s position around the world.” f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://luetkemeyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398811 | Blaine's Bulletin: Putting Families and Consumers Ahead of Big Government | 2016-11-09 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | L000569 | luetkemeyer.house.gov | legacy | Over the last few years, I have heard time and time again about the new rules and regulations that are being piled on the backs of our nation’s small businesses and their hard working employees. They aren’t wrong that this it has been a regulatory avalanche: an average of 81 new major rules have been announced by the Obama Administration annually, including a total of 43 major regulations with more than $100 billion in cost. The Obama Administration has issued rules that will easily exceed $130 billion in total, making this administration the greatest issuer of red-tape in American history. share: f t Over the last few years, I have heard time and time again about the new rules and regulations that are being piled on the backs of our nation’s small businesses and their hard working employees. They aren’t wrong that this it has been a regulatory avalanche: an average of 81 new major rules have been announced by the Obama Administration annually, including a total of 43 major regulations with more than $100 billion in cost. The Obama Administration has issued rules that will easily exceed $130 billion in total, making this administration the greatest issuer of red-tape in American history. Unfortunately, this may not be surprising, but most of these regulations has come from the agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Labor, and the Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. I have been a longtime supporter of legislation to reduce these costly regulations, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. This bill is simple: it requires the House and the Senate to approve regulations estimated to have an annual economic impact of $100 million of more. The House has passed this bill and it has been sent to the Senate. It is my hope this bill will be one of the first signed into law in the next Administration so we can finally hold th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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