url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-denounces-tyson-foods-attempt-to-silence-farmers/,Hawley Denounces Tyson Foods’ Attempt to Silence Farmers,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King blasting the company’s efforts to allegedly silence Missouri farmers who sued the company following the closure and sale of the Dexter, Missouri chicken plant. “You have previously stonewalled my efforts to learn the truth about your shutdown of poultry plants in Noel and Dexter, Missouri,” the Senator wrote. “Now, your company is apparently trying to deter injured farmers from speaking out against it. This is wrong and anti-American, and you must immediately stop.” “An ongoing class-action lawsuit alleges that your company sold its shuttered Dexter plant to a non-competitor—Cal-Maine Foods—which produces table eggs rather than processing broiler chickens. This left local farmers, who built their farms around broiler chicken production, in a bind. And it happened after you previously assured me, on September 15, 2023, that you would not prevent a competitor from acquiring your closed plants,” Hawley continued. Senator Hawley has been a vocal advocate for Missouri farmers. Earlier this year, he pressed King about needed transparency regarding the Dexter plant closure. This came after he secured a commitment from King to help local farmers and protect Missouri jobs that were at risk due to plant closures. Last year, he introduced the Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement for Meatpacking Act to empower antitrust enforcers to break up giant meatpacking and poultry monopolies, giving farmers and workers more leverage. Read the full letter here or below.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-on-release-of-illegal-alien-who-killed-missouri-boy-travis-wolfe/,Hawley Statement on Release of Illegal Alien Who Killed Missouri Boy Travis Wolfe,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement upon reports that the illegal alien—who killed Missouri’s 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in a head-on collision last year—was released into Missouri without having to pay a monetary bond. Senator Hawley has repeatedly sought justice for Travis after a judge reduced the bond of his killer, criminal illegal alien Endrina Bracho. The Senator has alsocondemned the Biden Administration’s open-border policies that led to Travis’ tragic death.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-brings-home-wins-for-missouri-in-2024-national-defense-bill/,Hawley Brings Home Wins for Missouri in 2024 National Defense Bill,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted for passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act which allocates billions to Missouri defense projects, including updates to Fort Leonard Wood’s training barracks and new weapons systems for Whiteman Air Force Base. Senator Hawley led the charge to strip a preliminary provision in this year’s defense bill that would have registered women for the draft. This language was notably dropped from final text of the legislation. The bill also supports a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and increases pay for all other military members by 4.5 percent. Specific Missouri investments include:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-ncaa-president-for-allowing-biological-males-into-womens-sports-locker-rooms/,"Hawley Blasts NCAA President for Allowing Biological Males into Women’s Sports, Locker Rooms",2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today in a Senate Judiciary Hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) challenged Charlie Baker, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) over the NCAA’s pro-transgender, anti-woman policies. “No federal court has ordered the NCAA to include biological men in women’s sports. There is not a single case that has ordered the NCAA to do so…” said Senator Hawley. “In fact, Title IX explicitly says, ‘no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be denied the benefits of any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.'” “[Your handbook] says that ‘transgender student athletes will be able to use the locker room, shower, and toilet in accordance with their gender identity’ […] that means that if a man, a biological man, wants to use their locker room, they just have to accept it or else the women have to go somewhere else; they have to find an alternative. Why is that fair?” “Your testimony here today is that you’re not even subject to Title IX. Mr. Baker, I cannot even tell you how disappointed this makes me […] You won’t even take responsibility, it is outrageous,” Senator Hawley concluded. Watch the full clip here, or click the link above.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-following-meeting-with-rfk-jr/,Hawley Statement Following Meeting with RFK Jr.,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after meeting with Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-unveils-new-child-tax-credit-proposal-to-support-working-families/,Hawley Unveils NEW Child Tax Credit Proposal to Support Working Families,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced a new proposal that would expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) to reward work, support families, and put tax dollars back into the hands of working parents. “President Trump won with the support of working people with kids,” Senator Hawley explained. “Next year’s tax bill should provide them a big tax cut,” he continued, arguing for the inclusion of his CTC proposal in next year’s reconciliation bill. Senator Hawley’s pro-family, pro-worker CTC proposal would provide tax relief for millions of American families whose costs skyrocketed and real wages declined under the Biden Administration. In sum, Senator Hawley’s proposal would:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-slams-biden-admins-attempt-to-force-statewide-transmission-line-on-missouri-farmers-landowners/,Hawley Slams Biden Admin’s Attempt to Force Statewide Transmission Line on Missouri Farmers & Landowners,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, condemning the Biden Administration’s latest attempt to green-light construction of the Grain Belt Express through a $4.9 billion conditional loan. “I write with alarm in response to the Department of Energy’s $4.9 billion conditional loan guarantee to the Grain Belt Express, which cuts directly across my state. In addition to wreaking havoc on landowners, the Grain Belt Express has proved time and time again that it cannot survive without federal government intervention,” Senator Hawley argued. He went on to call out Biden’s Energy Department for desperately throwing taxpayer dollars at the unpopular transmission project and dismissing Missourians’ documented opposition to it. “To make matters worse, this transmission project is destined to fail,” wrote Senator Hawley. “Since the line is a merchant transmission line, it relies on contracts with power customers. It currently has no signed customers.” Senator Hawley has repeatedly advocated on behalf of Missouri famers and landowners against the Biden Administration’s federal government land grab. Read the full letter here or below. December 12, 2024 The Honorable Jennifer Granholm Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave SW Washington, D.C. Dear Secretary Granholm, I write with alarm in response to the Department of Energy’s $4.9 billion conditional loan guarantee to the Grain Belt Express, which cuts directly across my state. In addition to wreaking havoc on landowners, the Grain Belt Express has proved time and time again that it cannot survive without federal government intervention. Your attempt to force this project by authorizing eleventh-hour funding before President Trump takes office should be reversed at once. As you know, on November 25, 2024, your Department announced a $4.9 billion conditional commitment for a loan guarantee to Grain Belt Express LLC. This decision commits billions of dollars to fund a project that is still awaiting technical, environmental, and financial reviews. The environmental study alone is not expected until April 2026, yet you are committing to funding the project now – over a year before the study’s completion. Farmers in my state rightfully have fought this transmission line at every turn. When the Grain Belt Express could not receive support from states for installation, the Department of Energy intervened and declared a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor to override states’ autonomy and decision-making processes. Your decision to commit funding to the Grain Belt Express via conditional loan comes after repeated refusals to engage with my constituents, who live in constant fear of their land being confiscated. To make matters worse, this transmission project is destined to fail. Since the line is a merchant transmission line, it relies on contracts with power customers. It currently has no signed customers. It has completely circumvented the regional transmission planning process that vets transmission lines for reliability benefits and fair cost allocation. Most recently, a court reversed the Illinois Commerce Commission’s approval of the Grain Belt Express because it ruled the line didn’t have adequate financing. And now you want to throw billions of taxpayer dollars at this project. Missourians don’t want this transmission line. Stop forcing it on them. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-senate-colleagues-to-include-aid-for-missouri-farmers-in-disaster-relief-package/,Hawley Urges Senate Colleagues to Include Aid for Missouri Farmers in Disaster Relief Package,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, making the case for Missouri farmers to be compensated in a potential disaster aid package. Senator Hawley’s letter comes as Senate appropriators are mulling introducing a disaster assistance package to aid communities impacted by recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene that devastated crops throughout Southeast Missouri. “[…] The outer bands of Hurricane Helene hit Southeast Missouri, halting soybean harvest operations and exposing crops to excessive moisture for up to 10 days. Prior to the heavy rainfall, Missouri farmers were facing drought conditions for the third year in a row,” Senator Hawley explained. Senator Hawley detailed the extent of quality loss to crops—ranging from “seed deterioration, sprouting in pods, cracks in pod walls, and mold”—that Missouri farmers have been left to contend with. “To make sure that Missouri farmers are not left out of this important assistance, I write to urge you to include ‘quality loss’ as a covered loss in any supplemental disaster funding package,” he wrote. Read the full letter here or below. December 12, 2024 The Honorable Patty Murray Chair U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. The Honorable Susan Collins Vice Chair U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. Dear Senate Appropriations Committee Leadership, It has come to my attention that the Senate may consider a disaster assistance package for farmers whose crops were destroyed by natural disasters across the country. Soybean farmers in the southeast region of my state have experienced extensive crop damage caused by Hurricane Helene this growing season. To make sure that Missouri farmers are not left out of this important assistance, I write to urge you to include “quality loss” as a covered loss in any supplemental disaster funding package. On September 27, 2024, the outer bands of Hurricane Helene hit Southeast Missouri, halting soybean harvest operations and exposing crops to excessive moisture for up to 10 days. Prior to the heavy rainfall, Missouri farmers were facing drought conditions for the third year in a row. Dry soybeans mixed with excessive rainfall caused serious quality issues like seed deterioration, sprouting in pods, cracks in pod walls, and mold. Now, farmers crops are being heavily penalized at grain elevator for this damage. To make matters worse, many of these farmers will not qualify for a crop insurance indemnity payment because quality loss without a yield loss is rarely covered by crop insurance. I hope you will recognize the severity of this disaster in my state and include “quality loss” as a covered loss in a disaster assistance package.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bill-to-end-airline-extortion/,Hawley Introduces Bill to End Airline Extortion,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the End Airline Extortion Act which would protect Americans from predatory airline practices regarding fares and additional fees. “Airline companies treat their customers like cattle. It’s offensive. They charge fliers different prices for the same flights – and sometimes different prices for bags and carry-ons. Now they’re paying their employees bounties to harass customers trying to get on the plane. It’s wrong. And frankly, it needs to be illegal,” said Senator Hawley. Last week, Senator Hawley confronted executives of America’s major airlines for charging billions in nonsensical fees and harassing passengers who have already paid for their flights. The End Airline Extortion Act would: Prohibit airlines from paying “bounties” or other incentives to employees if they require passengers to pay additional fees for baggage, seating, or other services as a condition of boarding a flight. Ban discriminatory pricing by barring airlines from using personal characteristics—such as sex, family status, or disability status—as a basis for charging higher prices for fares or fees to passengers on the same flight.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-presses-pentagon-on-transgender-housing-incident-at-missouri-military-barracks-military-readiness-is-suffering-because-of-your-progressive-social-agenda/,Hawley Presses Pentagon on Transgender Housing Incident at Missouri Military Barracks: ‘Military readiness is suffering because of your progressive social agenda’,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin following a whistleblower report that a man is living in the women’s barracks at Fort Leonard Wood. According to the allegations, a unit at the Fort processed the paperwork of a biological male, reregistered him as a female, and placed him in the female barracks. “Erasing the distinction between men and women hurts military readiness and places progressive gender experimentation ahead of warfighting,” the Senator wrote. Senator Hawley called on Secretary Austin to immediately ensure that biological men and women are housed separately in the appropriate barracks. “Military readiness is suffering because of your progressive social agenda,” he concluded. Read the full letter here or below. Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense U.S. Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301-1000 Secretary Austin, My office has received a whistleblower report claiming that a biological male has been living in the women’s barracks at Fort Leonard Wood in my state of Missouri. Department of Defense rules promulgated during your tenure permit men to reside in women’s barracks. This is totally unacceptable.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-warren-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-control-pbms-put-patients-first/,"Hawley, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Control PBMs, Put Patients First",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies and driving up prescription drug costs for their own benefit. “The insurance monopolies are ruining American health care. Patients and independent pharmacies are paying the price. This legislation will stop the insurance companies and PBMs from gobbling up even more of American health care and charging American families more and more for less,” said Senator Hawley. “PBMs have manipulated the market to enrich themselves — hiking up drug costs, cheating employers, and driving small pharmacies out of business. My new bipartisan bill will untangle these conflicts of interest by reining in these middlemen,” said Senator Warren. The Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act would: Prohibit a parent company of a PBM or an insurer from owning a pharmacy business; Require that a parent company in violation of the PBM Act divest its pharmacy business within three years; Enable the FTC, Department of Health and Human Services, Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, and state attorneys general to issue orders requiring violators of the PBM Act to divest its pharmacy business and disgorge any revenue received during the period of such violation; Direct the FTC to distribute any disgorged revenue to harmed communities, including consumers overcharged at vertically integrated pharmacies. Mandate the reporting of all divestitures to the FTC, and allowing the FTC to review all divestitures and subsequent acquisitions to protect competition, financial viability, and the public interest.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blumenthal-call-out-anthems-ill-conceived-policy-limiting-anesthesia-coverage/,"Hawley, Blumenthal Call Out Anthem’s ‘Ill-Conceived’ Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux calling for answers regarding a recent policy change, in states including Missouri and Connecticut, that denies coverage for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure exceeds specific time limits pre-determined by the health insurance provider. Anthem, a subsidiary of Elevance, rolled out the new policy earlier this year before public outcry forced them to retract it. “As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care,” the Senators wrote. “Therefore, without strong documentation to the contrary, it was absurd for Anthem to presume that the anesthesia care being provided to patients needed to be restricted through Anthem-imposed time caps.” Hawley and Blumenthal added that they are seeking assurances from Anthem that the company will not enact a similar anesthesia policy going forward. “In the interest of patients’ health and safety nationwide, we demand answers regarding this ill-conceived policy and clear, direct assurances that a policy cutting off full anesthesia coverage mid-procedure will not be re-considered or re-imposed,” they wrote. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. December 10, 2024 Gail Koziara Boudreaux Chief Executive Officer Elevance 220 Virginia Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 Dear Ms. Boudreaux, We write with deep concern over recently published reports of a new draconian policy adopted by Anthem in several states, including Connecticut and Missouri, which would limit beneficiary coverage for anesthesiology services during surgical procedures if such surgery goes beyond time limits that are unilaterally set by Anthem. Since this policy was announced – and only because of public outrage – Anthem claims it will not move forward with the policy. In the interest of patients’ health and safety nationwide, we demand answers regarding this ill-conceived policy and clear, direct assurances that a policy cutting off full anesthesia coverage mid-procedure will not be re-considered or re-imposed. Last week, it was reported that Anthem planned to enact a one-size-fits-all approach to anesthesia care in states like Connecticut and Missouri that would cut off coverage if anesthesia was needed for longer than Anthem deemed necessary. This policy led to outrage from patients and their providers, who could now be on the hook for increased medical costs simply because medical professionals provided appropriate care. As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care. Therefore, without strong documentation to the contrary, it was absurd for Anthem to presume that the anesthesia care being provided to patients needed to be restricted through Anthem-imposed time caps. After significant public outrage, Anthem said it would not move forward with the new policy, claiming there was “significant widespread misinformation.”[1] Still, patients and providers have pressing questions about the policy and its potential impact. In an effort to correct the alleged “significant widespread misinformation,” and to put patients and providers at ease, we are demanding that Anthem immediately commit, in writing, to covering any medically necessary anesthesia services and provide an immediate response to the direct questions below: 1. Can you confirm that all Anthem policies proposing to cap anesthesia coverage times have been rescinded? 2. Can you confirm that no Anthem policies are currently in effect that cap anesthesia coverage times? 3. Can you confirm that Anthem will not again consider imposing a policy that limits anesthesia coverage times? Further, please answer the more detailed questions below to provide transparency to the public, your beneficiaries, and providers by December 20, 2024: 4. Why did Anthem propose a policy capping anesthesia coverage times? Please provide any documentation finding such a policy was necessary to protect patient care. 5. Anthem stated that “it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services.” Under the proposed (and now rescinded) policy, what would happen if a procedure using anesthesia went over Anthem’s approved time limit? How does Anthem define “medically necessary anesthesia services”? Would it be possible under Anthem’s policy for “medically necessary anesthesia services” to only be deemed “medically necessary” for a set amount of time? 6. Anthem stated that the “proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Please explain why clarification was necessary. If it was never Anthem’s policy to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services, what was the goal – and intended outcome – of the clarification? What well-established clinical guidelines Anthem was seeking to follow? Did these clinical guidelines recommend cutting off beneficiary coverage after a certain time limit was reached? 7. Did Anthem consider how this policy could adversely impact beneficiaries, either medically or financially? If so, please provide detailed information as to how you considered the medical and financial impacts and what you found. If not, please explain why not. 8. How did Anthem decide which states to impose this policy in, and why were Connecticut and Missouri included? We look forward to your response. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-defense-department-reverse-reported-downgrading-of-missouri-army-hospital/,Hawley Demands Defense Department Reverse Reported Downgrading of Missouri Army Hospital,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding reports that the Defense Health Agency may downgrade the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital to a clinic. “The planned downgrade of the newly built hospital at Fort Leonard Wood is an insult to service members, their families, and rural Missourians in the area. Eliminating a hospital at a major Army training center is frankly shocking,” Senator Hawley wrote. “How does DoD expect to conduct any training, including Basic Combat Training and the various advanced schools at Ft. Leonard Wood, if the nearest emergency room is over 40 miles away?” The Senator also outlined the safety factors, economic impact, logistical impositions, and burden to taxpayers that downgrading the hospital would cause and called on the Department of Defense to immediately reverse course. Read the full letter here or below. Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense U.S. Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 Dear Secretary Austin, December 9, 2024 I write with great concern over reports that the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is considering downgrading the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital to a clinic. The Department of Defense (DoD) should immediately reverse course and ensure that Fort Leonard Wood keeps its hospital. The planned downgrade of the newly built hospital at Fort Leonard Wood is an insult to service members, their families, and rural Missourians in the area. Eliminating a hospital at a major Army training center is frankly shocking. How does DoD expect to conduct any training, including Basic Combat Training and the various advanced schools at Ft. Leonard Wood, if the nearest emergency room is over 40 miles away? The DHA frames the pending decision as a cost saving measure, but the decision would only shift expenses onto Fort Leonard Wood officials and service members. Any injuries at Fort Leonard Wood requiring more than outpatient services would require significant transit to reach a hospital, using limited manhours at the expense of military readiness. Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital has also served the nearby community for decades, providing service members and their families with necessary care. Eliminating the hospital would place enormous burdens on service members. For instance, instead of receiving local treatment, wives of service members would now have to travel long distances to receive obstetric care. Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital also serves nearby Missourians, who would have to travel hours otherwise to receive emergency treatment. Taxpayers, too, should be outraged by DHA’s decision making. Fort Leonard Wood’s newly built hospital is scheduled to open in early 2025. For years, DHA has been onboard with upgrading Fort Leonard Wood’s medical facilities. But after $400 million in taxpayer dollars, DHA suddenly wants to end the hospital’s most critical functions. I demand that you immediately end any planned actions to downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital into a clinic. Please also provide my office with a full explanation as to why DHA did not inform Fort Leonard Wood and Congressional officials sooner about such a drastic decision.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-puts-congress-on-notice-pledges-to-block-utah-only-reca-deal-that-excludes-missourians-other-americans/,"Hawley Puts Congress on Notice, Pledges to Block Utah-Only RECA Deal that Excludes Missourians & Other Americans",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke on the Senate Floor today, vowing to block any continuing resolution containing a Utah-only Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) deal. This special-interest proposal would fail to compensate victims of the federal government’s nuclear program in Missouri and across America. Senator Hawley’s speech follows rumors of a back-room deal percolating in the House of Representatives that would compensate radiation victims from only select counties. “And, now, at this last minute, for House leadership to be preparing . . . to shove down the throats of these victims across the country, a back-room deal that excludes almost all of them, is not only unacceptable, Mr. President, it is absolutely offensive,” Senator Hawley stated. The Senator has been in ongoing negotiations with House leadership to strike a RECA deal that would compensate Americans across the country and right the wrongs of federal-government negligence. The Senate has twice passed Senator Hawley’s legislation to reauthorize and expand RECA by a strong bipartisan vote of 69-30. His bill would expand compensation for radiation victims beyond Utah to other affected states, including Missouri and New Mexico.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/what-world-do-you-live-in-hawley-condemns-democrat-plot-for-mass-amnesty/,‘What World Do You Live in?’: Hawley Condemns Democrat Plot for ‘Mass Amnesty’,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today in a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted the Democrats’ push for amnesty for illegal immigrants. “Why would you want American citizens and those who are here lawfully to have to compete against illegal immigrants,” Senator Hawley asked Aaron Reichlin-Melnik, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council. He continued, “If you’re wondering America, here’s the Democrats plan. Take the thirteen million plus illegals, who are here taking jobs from Americans, taking wages down, taking healthcare benefits, and bring them here legally so that they can continue to drive down wages, flood the labor force, and suppress all of the above.” “We’ve had an open border for the last four years. We have had de facto amnesty […] for the last fifteen plus years. It has been a disaster, people have died because of it, wages are lower because of it, our streets are in chaos because of it, and now you and the Democrat party say ‘more of the same, more of the same, let’s double down.’ […] I think that is insanity, it is total insanity and the American people do too,” he concluded.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-alleged-utah-only-reca-proposal/,Hawley Blasts Alleged Utah-Only RECA Proposal,2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements regarding an alleged Utah-only Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) proposal circulating in the House of Representatives. Senator Hawley strongly opposes the inclusion of this proposal in a year-end spending bill. The Senate has twice passed Senator Hawley’s legislation to reauthorize and expand RECA by a strong bipartisan vote of 69-30. His bill would expand compensation for radiation victims beyond Utah to other affected states, like Missouri and New Mexico.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-durbin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protecting-employees-of-bankrupt-businesses/,"Hawley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Employees of Bankrupt Businesses",2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in introducing the Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act. The bill would empower rank-and-file employees in the bankruptcy process, allowing them to retain more of their wages, benefits, and retirement savings when their employer files for bankruptcy. Current laws don’t prioritize employees during bankruptcy proceedings–they prioritize the bankrupt business’s creditors. This bill would change that, granting employee claims higher priority and placing restrictions on golden parachutes for executives. “When companies go bankrupt, workers—and not predatory creditors—should be taken care of first. This legislation would prioritize workers’ claims to wages, benefits, and retirement funds in bankruptcy proceedings, protecting compensation earned through years of hard work,” said Senator Hawley. “Employees should not have to panic that they will lose their hard-earned wages, benefits, and retirement savings when their company files for bankruptcy,” said Senator Durbin. “The Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act would ensure that all employees, not just those at the top, receive the benefits they were promised.” “America’s corporate bankruptcy laws put executives first and workers last. The system is broken and must be reversed,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “Greedy corporations are allowed to use bankruptcy to deprive workers and retirees of their hard-fought earnings, while padding the pockets of C-suite executives. The Teamsters Union applauds Sen. Durbin and Sen. Hawley for their bipartisan collaboration to protect working people. We will use the full weight of our powerful union to support such long overdue corporate bankruptcy reform.” Cosponsoring the legislation are U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-leads-colleagues-in-opposing-potential-ndaa-provision-forcing-women-to-register-for-draft/,Hawley Leads Colleagues in Opposing Potential NDAA Provision Forcing Women to Register for Draft,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led colleagues in opposing any potential language in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require American women to register for the Selective Service System. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) joined in opposition. “For the third time in four years, Democrats are attempting to force women into the draft. Let’s be clear: American women have a proud legacy of service in our Armed Forces, especially so because their service has always been voluntary. Never in our history have women been forced to register for the draft. Yet the Biden administration and Senate Democrats want to discard this longstanding tradition and force women to fight in wars against their own will,” the Senators wrote in a letter to Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Representative Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), chairman of the House Armed Services committee. The senators continued, “President Trump ran in part on a platform of avoiding World War III and ending the progressive policies infecting our military. The American people gave him a resounding electoral mandate. The Senate should prioritize America’s national security instead of turning defense legislation into a tool of liberal social policy.” For years, Senator Hawley has successfully led the fight to stop the left from forcing women to register for the draft. Read the full letter here or below. December 5, 2024 The Honorable Jack Reed The Honorable Mike Rogers Chairman Chairman Senate Committee on Armed Services House Committee on Armed Services United States Senate United States House of Representatives 728 Hart Senate Office Building 2469 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Reed and Chairman Rogers, We write in strong opposition to the provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) forcing American women to register for the Selective Service System (SSS). For the third time in four years, Democrats are attempting to force women into the draft. Let’s be clear: American women have a proud legacy of service in our Armed Forces, especially so because their service has always been voluntary. Never in our history have women been forced to register for the draft. Yet the Biden administration and Senate Democrats want to discard this longstanding tradition and force women to fight in wars against their own will. America’s daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers can decide to join the military themselves. President Trump ran in part on a platform of avoiding World War III and ending the progressive policies infecting our military. The American people gave him a resounding electoral mandate. The Senate should prioritize America’s national security instead of turning defense legislation into a tool of liberal social policy. As the FY25 NDAA process continues, we strongly urge you to remove the provision in the Senate-version of the NDAA compelling women to register for SSS. Americans rejected social progressivism in 2024, and NDAA conferees should take this lesson to heart. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator Tom Cotton United States Senator Ted Cruz United States Senator Steve Daines United States Senator James Lankford United States Senator Mike Lee United States Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. United States Senator Eric Schmitt United States Senator",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/youve-exhausted-my-patience-hawley-presses-usps-for-answers-behind-new-postal-plan-harms-to-rural-america/,‘You’ve Exhausted my Patience’: Hawley Presses USPS for Answers Behind New Postal Plan & Harms to Rural America,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today pressed Louis DeJoy, United States Postal Service (USPS) CEO and Postmaster General, on his agency’s Regional Transportation Optimization plan—a new delivery strategy that would disproportionately affect rural post offices, including 754 of Missouri’s 926 post offices. “I’m going to work with everybody I can across this dais to protect delivery to rural America, and if I have to go down with the ship, I’ll go down with the ship,” Senator Hawley stated. “But, I’m going to do everything I can to kill [the Regional Transportation Optimization plan]. Senator Hawley went on to cite the Missouri Farm Bureau and rural electric cooperatives’ opposition to the new USPS plan. Senator Hawley also pointed to postal delays across Kansas City and the USPS’ failure to reopen the Baring, Mo., post office, telling DeJoy that his patience—and that of all Missourians’—has been exhausted. “If I’m successful, rural America will get its mail delivered on time, which it’s currently not,” Senator Hawley explained. “We’ve got the Baring, Mo., post office, which has been completely decimated for two solid years, that has now been rebuilt by a private party that your agency still has not cleared and opened,” he continued. Senator Hawley has introduced the Rural Post Office Reconstruction Act to establish a clear timeframe for reopening rural post offices that experience closure due to natural disaster damage or other unforeseen circumstances. His introduction of the legislation came after an EF-2 tornado destroyed the Baring, Mo., post office, in addition to damaging nearby homes and businesses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-doj-fbi-halt-destruction-of-records-vows-to-investigate-justice-system-abuses-under-garland-wray/,"Hawley Demands DOJ, FBI Halt Destruction of Records & Vows to Investigate Justice System Abuses Under Garland, Wray",2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray, condemning reports of agency personnel destroying documents and vowing to investigate their misconduct, including the targeting of President-elect Trump, pro-life Americans, and Catholics throughout the country. “With sunlight now on the horizon, I’m not surprised by last-ditch efforts to stonewall the incoming administration. But those efforts will fail,” Senator Hawley wrote. He committed to investigating these abuses in the years to come, noting, “As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee who will hold the chairmanship of a Subcommittee in the forthcoming Congress, I intend to investigate your respective agencies’ illicit actions over the past several years.” Read the full letter here or below. December 3, 2024 The Honorable Merrick Garland Attorney General United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 The Honorable Christopher A. Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535 Dear Attorney General Garland and Director Wray: I have received reports that, under your leadership, DOJ and FBI employees are destroying records and other documents in an effort to conceal the widespread misconduct that took place under the Biden Administration. You must immediately stop this attempt to evade accountability, and should terminate any employees involved. Further, you must preserve all Department and Bureau documents in anticipation of congressional investigations to come. Under your leadership, the DOJ and FBI have engaged in unprecedented abuses of the justice system—ranging from the criminal prosecution of President-elect Trump to bad-faith prosecutions of pro-life Americans for peacefully protesting abortion, and attempts to recruit undercover informants in Catholic parishes. This is a sordid track record, and the American people deserve the truth about how it happened and who was involved. With sunlight now on the horizon, I’m not surprised by last-ditch efforts to stonewall the incoming administration. But those efforts will fail. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee who will hold the chairmanship of a Subcommittee in the forthcoming Congress, I intend to investigate your respective agencies’ illicit actions over the past several years. If your staff are presently destroying relevant documents, then the American people will learn about that too, and will learn who gave the orders to do so. The bottom line is this: you must immediately take all necessary steps to preserve all documents, records, and other materials generated by your agencies during your respective tenures in office. You must cease any bad-faith document destruction. And you should prepare for the real justice to come. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/terrible-experience-hawley-exposes-airline-execs-for-unfair-fees-passenger-harassment/,"‘Terrible Experience’: Hawley Exposes Airline Execs for Unfair Fees, Passenger Harassment",2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted executives of America’s major airlines today for charging billions in nonsensical fees and harassing passengers who have already paid for their flights. “You guys do appreciate that flying on your airlines is a disaster, don’t you?” Senator Hawley remarked. “Flying on your airlines is horrible. It’s terrible experience.” Senator Hawley specifically called out the corporate greed of Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines for charging customers radically different prices for bags. ” . . . You made clear that money is your bottom line—I get that. But, why is it that you’re charging some people, what, triple, quadruple the amount [for luggage]?” Senator Hawley asked. Senator Hawley continued to press Spirit and Frontier’s executives on the “bounties” they have historically paid gate agents to enforce carry-on bag policies and penalize passengers—including kicking customers off of flights. Senator Hawley previously questioned former Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun in June, pointing out his prioritizing of profit over safety, transparency, and quality.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-leads-missouri-delegation-in-urging-biden-to-issue-disaster-declaration/,Hawley Leads Missouri Delegation in Urging Biden to Issue Disaster Declaration,2024-12-02,2024,2024-12,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led members of the Missouri Congressional delegation—including Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (Mo.), Rep. Mark Alford (Mo.), and Rep. Jason Smith (Mo.)—in urging President Joe Biden to approve Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms and flooding in Missouri last month. The storms generated at least two tornadoes, high winds, six to ten inches of rain, and flooding across eastern and southern Missouri. “These storms caused significant damage to private and public property and tragically took the lives of at least seven people. State and local governments continue to grapple with the fallout from these severe weather events,” the Missouri lawmakers wrote. “We respectfully request your swift action to ensure that the affected Missouri communities receive the necessary assistance to respond to the disaster.” Read the full letter here or below: December 2, 2024 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden, We write to support Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request to approve a major presidential disaster declaration, as authorized by the Stafford Act, for public assistance in 14 of Missouri’s 114 counties, as well as hazard mitigation statewide. On Tuesday, November 26, Governor Parson requested a major disaster declaration after multiple severe weather events—including heavy storms, tornadoes, and flooding—occurred across Missouri between November 3 and November 9. These storms caused significant damage to private and public property and tragically took the lives of at least seven people. State and local governments continue to grapple with the fallout from these severe weather events. We respectfully request your swift action to ensure that the affected Missouri communities receive the necessary assistance to respond to the disaster. Along with our fellow Missourians, we appreciate your immediate attention to this request and stand ready to assist. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator Eric Schmitt United States Senator Blaine Luetkemeyer Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-calls-for-full-scale-investigation-into-femas-discrimination-against-trump-supporters-in-need-of-disaster-relief-aid/,Hawley Calls for Full-Scale Investigation into FEMA’s Discrimination Against Trump Supporters in Need of Disaster Relief Aid,2024-11-10,2024,2024-11,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote a letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, who oversees investigations into the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies, calling on him to review complaints of a Biden Administration supervisor who directed her team to avoid providing federal assistance to Floridians who displayed support for President-elect Donald Trump. Senator Hawley’s letter comes after new reporting revealed—and FEMA subsequently confirmed—a top-down order by officials within the agency to discriminate against Trump supporters whose homes were recently ravaged by Hurricane Milton. “I urge you to launch a comprehensive investigation into this incident to ensure that no American is denied disaster relief due to their political beliefs,” Senator Hawley demanded. He continued, adding, “[S]creenshots of FEMA’s aid logs show that workers did in fact skip an estimated 20 homes in their canvassing routes, explicitly stating the only reason as ‘Trump sign no entry per leadership.’ This is wholly unacceptable and egregious behavior that has no place in our nation’s disaster relief programs.” Read the full letter here or below. November 9, 2024 The Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari Inspector General Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane, SW Washington, D.C. 20528-03035 Dear Inspector General Cuffari: On November 8, 2024, reports revealed disturbing evidence that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official ordered her workers to avoid assisting Trump supporters during the Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts in Florida. Following the publication of these reports, FEMA has confirmed the story’s accuracy. I urge you to launch a comprehensive investigation into this incident to ensure that no American is denied disaster relief due to their political beliefs. According to reports, FEMA supervisor Marn’i Washington instructed her workers to “avoid homes advertising Trump” when identifying residents eligible for federal aid.Text messages from Washington describe this protocol in a list of “best practices”—alongside instructions to stay hydrated, bring a towel, and “follow the rules.” Additionally, screenshots of FEMA’s aid logs show that workers did in fact skip an estimated 20 homes in their canvassing routes, explicitly stating the only reason as “Trump sign no entry per leadership.” This is wholly unacceptable and egregious behavior that has no place in our nation’s disaster relief programs. Relief workers have rightly accused this FEMA supervisor of discrimination. One worker said Washington’s orders prevented her from informing residents of qualified assistance and that it felt wrong to ignore homes on the basis of political affiliation. This led some workers to file formal complaints with the Department of Homeland Security, which reportedly resulted in Washington being removed from her current role.2 As Inspector General, you are charged with investigating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement at the Department of Homeland Security, which includes FEMA.As a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, I urge you to fully investigate this matter to ensure these complaints are taken seriously so that no American is denied federal assistance based on their political beliefs. In your investigation, please specifically provide: 1. Any information relating to Marn’i Washington’s employment status at FEMA. Has she been fired from the agency, or just reassigned? 2. Any and all information relating to internal formal complaints made against Marn’i Washington for discrimination or misuse of government resources. 3. Any other directives or guidance issued by FEMA officials that direct workers or volunteers not to assist individuals with federal assistance outside the bounds of the law. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:02:12Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/breaking-hawley-demands-secret-service-director-rowe-resign-over-dhs-panel-findings-from-butler-rally/,BREAKING: Hawley Demands Secret Service Director Rowe Resign Over DHS Panel Findings From Butler Rally,2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statements calling for U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe to resign. The Senator’s call for Rowe to resign comes after an independent review panel commissioned by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report of major Secret Service failures at the Butler Rally in July where former President Trump was shot. “The findings of the DHS review panel re: the Butler attempted assassination of Donald Trump are incredibly disturbing – and confirm what whistleblowers have repeatedly told me. It is clear now the current leadership of the USSS must go, and that begins with Acting Director Rowe,” wrote Senator Hawley. “The DHS review panel found error upon error, mistake upon mistake in Butler, almost all ultimately attributable to USSS leadership. Sadly, that failure of leadership has continued. I have lost any confidence in Director Rowe. He must resign & be replaced by someone outside USSS.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:55:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reveals-new-whistleblower-allegations-secret-service-hiding-truth-about-trump-protection/,Hawley Reveals NEW Whistleblower Allegations: Secret Service Hiding Truth about Trump Protection,2024-10-09,2024,2024-10,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent letters to both U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, outlining a new whistleblower claim that Secret Service leadership is denying government auditors access to certain events in an effort to hide the fact former President Trump is not getting the highest level of protection. Senator Hawley wrote to Acting Director Rowe, saying “You of course have publicly stated that former President Trump is receiving ‘the highest level of Secret Service protection’ and that ‘he’s getting everything.’ This new whistleblower information troublingly contradicts your public statements.” The Senator also provided questions to Rowe and his agency, to which he requested prompt responses. Read the full letter to Acting Director Rowe here. “According to new whistleblower allegations to my office, Secret Service headquarters blocked several of your auditors from accessing recent Trump campaign events,” wrote Senator Hawley to IG Cuffari. “The Secret Service whistleblower alleges that the denial was in order to hide the fact that the former president is not receiving a consistent level of protective assets for all of his engagements. […] you should be aware of these allegations, which indicate that the Secret Service is not in fact cooperating with your auditors and is instead painting a false picture.” Read the full letter to DHS Inspector General Cuffari here. Background Senator Hawley has led the effort to unveil the truth about the Secret Service failures around the assassination attempts of former President Trump. As part of his ongoing investigation into the July 13 Butler, Pa., rally, Senator Hawley unveiled a comprehensive whistleblower report, chronicling the Biden-Harris Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service’s failures to protect former President Trump. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) also unanimously passed Senator Hawley’s legislation in recent weeks to require DHS to submit to HSGAC any and all information pertaining to both the July 13 and September 15 assassination attempts against former President Trump.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:55:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-on-anniversary-of-october-7-attacks/,Hawley Statement on Anniversary of October 7 Attacks,2024-10-07,2024,2024-10,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the brutal October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel:”One year ago today our great ally Israel was savagely attacked. A year later, they’re still fighting to defend their nation,” Sen. Hawley wrote. “Now more than ever, we must stand with Israel.” Sen. Hawley has been a vocal supporter of Israel. Last year, the Senate passed his resolution condemning Hamas and the antisemitic student groups on college campuses that celebrated the Oct. 7 attack. Senator Hawley demanded Secretary Mayorkas terminate a DHS employee who has a documented history of making blatantly antisemitic, pro-Hamas statements.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:55:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-welch-unveil-bipartisan-legislation-to-crack-down-on-big-businesses-corporate-misbehavior/,"Hawley, Welch Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Big Businesses’ Corporate Misbehavior",2024-10-03,2024,2024-10,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have introduced bipartisan legislation, the Hold Corporate Criminals Accountable Act, to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to crack down on corporate wrongdoing by America’s biggest businesses. “More and more big businesses are receiving a slap on the wrist by the DOJ for corporate misbehavior, allowing corporations to skirt litigation fees while incentivizing repeated offenses. This bipartisan legislation has the teeth to hold Corporate America accountable and would crack down on DOJ’s sweetheart deals,” said Senator Hawley. “All wrongdoers should be held accountable for their actions—plain and simple. Yet federal prosecution of white-collar crimes has fallen to record lows in recent years, making it easier for ultra-wealthy executives to game the system and avoid responsibility when they hurt hardworking people. It’s also making it harder for the victims of corporate crimes to get justice, and that’s unacceptable,” said Senator Welch. “Our bipartisan bill will ensure a level playing field and provide needed accountability.” Senator Hawley’s bill introduction comes in response to one of the most egregious and highest-profile examples of corporate misbehavior: The DOJ in 2021 had arranged a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) for Boeing after the company exhibited safety lapses contributing to two airplane crashes. Boeing then took advantage of the DOJ’s deal by committing a follow-up felony—conspiring to deceive the Federal Aviation Administration about the safety of the 737 MAX aircraft. Boeing will consequently pay approximately $250 million in corporate penalties. Senator Hawley’s new bipartisan legislation would raise the standards required to offer DPAs in the first place. Specifically, the Hold Corporate Criminals Accountable Act would: Require corporations entered into a DPA or on probation to use effective compliance monitoring rather than skirting oversight, as in the case of Boeing’s recent agreement. Require federal agencies to keep a list of the deferred and non-prosecution agreements they enter, so they can be accessible to the public. Extend all statutes of limitations related to corporate criminal offenses by five years to provide prosecutors more time to bring complex cases. Redefine substantial assistance for a sentencing reduction for corporate offenders to ensure actual assistance in identifying and prosecuting individual bad actors within a corporation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:55:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-durbin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-expanding-nationwide-background-checks-for-childcare-workers/,"Hawley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Bill Expanding Nationwide Background Checks for Childcare Workers",2024-09-26,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure all contractors working with children are authorized to have to a nationwide background check. The new bill, which would amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993(NCPA), would expand mandatory nationwide background checks for all individuals under contract with a school. “Background checks for childcare workers are common sense. My legislation with Senator Durbin fixes an oversight in the law and will help keep American kids safe. Parents should be assured that everyone who works with their kids, even contractors, has been thoroughly vetted,” said Hawley. “When parents drop their kids off at school, they shouldn’t have to worry if their children are safe in the care of the school’s faculty. While the Child Protection Improvements Act was passed with the intent of keeping children safe, it created an inadvertent complication in securing nationwide background checks for all personnel with unsupervised access to children, namely contractors hired by schools,” said Durbin. “Schools and other state agencies often rely on contractors for a number of services geared toward children, including safe transportation. I’m introducing bipartisan legislation with Senator Hawley to correct the current patchwork approach to securing nationwide background checks for contractors who work with children.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-brings-bipartisan-momentum-to-bill-boosting-warehouse-worker-safety/,Hawley Brings Bipartisan Momentum to Bill Boosting Warehouse Worker Safety,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. The bill would protect warehouse workers by prohibiting dangerous work speed quotas that lead to high rates of worker injuries. The newly reintroduced legislation includes new enforcement authority for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as an exemption for small businesses. “Corporations too often prioritize profit over their workers’ safety and well-being, treating them like cogs in a machine. It has to stop. This legislation combats the warehouse industry’s worst practices while ensuring corporations do right by their employees in treating them with the dignity they deserve,” said Senator Hawley. “The Warehouse Worker Protection Act is about protecting the health and dignity of workers from the scourge of corporate greed at Amazon and other large companies,” said Senator Markey. “This movement is strong and growing, and we will not rest until warehouse workers know when they clock in that they will return home unharmed.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-goes-public-with-details-from-conversation-with-secret-service-director-rowe-stonewalling-must-stop/,Hawley Goes Public with Details from Conversation with Secret Service Director Rowe: ‘Stonewalling Must Stop’,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements following a phone call he had with Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe earlier today: “I just had an extraordinary conversation with Director Rowe at the Secret Service, who called me personally to dispute a whistleblower allegation—but refuses to respond in writing. Just as he has declined to respond substantively to ANY of the whistleblowers’ allegations. “Rowe complained about whistleblowers & complained about requests for information based on whistleblower reports. I informed him it is his JOB to provide the facts to the public & Congress. Stonewalling must stop. And I reminded him whistleblowers are *protected under federal law.* “I emphasized to Rowe that it is indefensible that his agency has not cooperated fully with congressional investigators – to the point that today the Homeland Security Committee again adopted my legislation to COMPEL Secret Service & DHS to cooperate. “The Interim Report today from the Homeland Security Committee details multiple leadership failures at USSS – including evidence that Rowe gave misleading testimony to Congress in July. There must be accountability.” Today’s conversation with Acting Director Rowe comes after Senator Hawley revealed his latest whistleblower allegation just yesterday, detailing the Secret Service’s refusal to provide former President Donald Trump with the resources and manpower needed for a rally in Wisconsin—effectively forcing his campaign to cancel the event.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-mckinseys-ties-to-china-rebukes-witness-for-equating-consulting-firms-with-soybean-farmers/,"Hawley Blasts McKinsey’s Ties to China, Rebukes Witness for Equating Consulting Firms with Soybean Farmers",2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In today’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) made the case for his legislation, the Time to Choose Act, which would restrict consulting firms like McKinsey & Company from receiving government contracts while, at the same time, advising U.S. adversaries like China. “Why are [U.S. consulting firms] getting taxpayer money, advising our military, and, simultaneously, advising the Chinese military?” Senator Hawley asked incredulously. Senator Hawley also pushed back against Bryan Riley, Director of the National Taxpayers Union’s Free Trade Initiative, and his comparison of American soybean farmers to U.S. consulting firms advising the Chinese Communist Party. “I come from a state where our number one agricultural product is soybeans,” Senator Hawley explained. “We are a state of soybeans farmers, and—I can tell you—I think they would take great offense to you comparing them to a consulting firm that is taking a billion dollars in money from the United States military while simultaneously advising the Chinese military on how to harm the United States.” He continued, asking, “Are you saying that soybean farmers harm the security interests of the United States?” Background The Time to Choose Act passed the HSGAC this past May by an overwhelming bipartisan margin. Senator Hawley originally brought forth the bill in 2022 and reintroduced it earlier this year. HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) are cosponsors. The legislation would prohibit the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal agencies from contracting with consulting firms like McKinsey that are also doing business with the Chinese government or its affiliates.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-rallies-with-congressional-leaders-and-reca-advocates-from-across-the-country-pass-reca-now/,Hawley Rallies with Congressional Leaders and RECA Advocates from Across the Country: Pass RECA Now,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a press conference with House lawmakers and victims of nuclear contamination across America – including those from the St. Louis and St. Charles, Mo., areas—to push the House to pass their Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in an effort to provide justice and compensation for those who have been harmed by the federal government’s decades of negligence. “The wait has been too long, and it has been too cruel, and there is no need to wait any longer,” said Senator Hawley. “The Senate is proof that we can pass this bill. We passed it with nearly 70 votes, and we have the votes in the House. We have the votes. We’ve counted them, we have them. We have a majority; we could pass it on suspension. This could pass in the House. We need the House to put this bill on the floor.” Watch the full press conference here, or click on the image above.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-releases-new-whistleblower-tip-secret-service-denies-trump-campaign-requests-for-rally/,Hawley Releases NEW Whistleblower Tip: Secret Service Denies Trump Campaign Requests for Rally,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) revealed a new troubling whistleblower allegation detailing the Secret Service’s refusal to provide former President Donald Trump with the resources and manpower needed for a rally in Wisconsin—effectively forcing his campaign to cancel the event. Addressing Director Rowe directly, Senator Hawley wrote, “At your recent press conference on September 20, you stated that former President Trump is receiving “the highest level of Secret Service protection” and “he’s getting everything” that “the current president has with respect to Secret Service assets.” He continued, writing, “Yet according to a whistleblower with direct knowledge of the exchange, Secret Service recently told the Trump campaign that it did not have sufficient assets to secure a potential campaign rally in Wisconsin for the former president.” Read the full letter here or below. September 24, 2024 The Honorable Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Acting Director U.S. Secret Service 245 Murray Ln SW, Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Dear Acting Director Rowe: I write concerning new whistleblower allegations that the U.S. Secret Service effectively forced the Trump campaign to cancel an upcoming event in Wisconsin. This new information calls into question your recent public statements regarding the level of security your agency is providing to the former president. It also suggests that the Secret Service’s inability to fully protect former President Trump may be affecting the conduct of the presidential campaign. At your recent press conference on September 20, you stated that former President Trump is receiving “the highest level of Secret Service protection” and “he’s getting everything” that “the current president has with respect to Secret Service assets.” That same night, Secret Service secured a rally for Vice President Harris in Madison, Wisconsin. Yet according to a whistleblower with direct knowledge of the exchange, Secret Service recently told the Trump campaign that it did not have sufficient assets to secure a potential campaign rally in Wisconsin for the former president. Other whistleblowers with knowledge of Secret Service planning protocols allege that failure to provide protection for a major public event is highly unusual and that a sitting president would never be denied resources in this way. If true, this apparent double standard contradicts your public statements and raises troubling questions. Please provide the following information no later than seven days from now: Did the Secret Service ever tell former President Trump, his campaign, or any related business entities that the agency could not secure a rally event in Wisconsin? Has the Secret Service ever told President Biden or Vice President Harris that the agency could not secure a campaign event of their choosing? Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-secret-service-respond-to-whistleblower-allegations-regarding-second-assassination-attempt-of-trump/,Hawley Demands Secret Service Respond to Whistleblower Allegations Regarding Second Assassination Attempt of Trump,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe detailing new whistleblower allegations about the Secret Service’s apparent failures to secure known vulnerabilities at former President Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Fla., this past Sunday, Sept. 15. “[A]n individual who has in fact protected President Trump at that very location—alleges there are ‘known vulnerabilities’ in the fence line surrounding the course: places that offer a clear line of sight to the former president and others playing the course,” wrote Senator Hawley. “The reality is that the would-be assassin should never have been able to linger around the course for that long undetected.” Background As a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), Senator Hawley has been a leader in the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Just this week, Senator Hawley released a new 22-page whistleblower report detailing the failures of the United States Secret Service in connection with the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Trump. Yesterday Senator Hawley’s amendment directing the Secret Service to release any and all information pertaining to the July 13 assassination attempt passed unanimously in HSGAC. Read his new letter here or below. September 18, 2024 The Honorable Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Acting Director U.S. Secret Service 245 Murray Ln SW, Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Dear Acting Director Rowe, My office has received new whistleblower information regarding the most recent attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump, raising troubling questions about Secret Service protocols on that day. A whistleblower with direct knowledge of Secret Service protection at former President Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach—an individual who has in fact protected President Trump at that very location—alleges there are “known vulnerabilities” in the fence line surrounding the course: places that offer a clear line of sight to the former president and others playing the course. As a result, the whistleblower alleges it has been Secret Service protocol to “post up” agents at these vulnerable spots when Trump visits the course. That apparently did not happen on September 15. Instead, the gunman was permitted to remain along or near the fence line for some 12 hours. It is further unclear from your recent press conference whether agents swept the perimeter of the golf course at any point, or whether drones were used to surveil the fence line. The reality is that the would-be assassin should never have been able to linger around the course for that long undetected. Please answer immediately the following questions raised by these new whistleblower allegations: Did Secret Service personnel “post up” at known vulnerabilities in the perimeter fencing? Did Secret Service personnel sweep the perimeter prior to the former president’s arrival on the site? Did Secret Service use canine units or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) elements to monitor the perimeter of the golf course? How were they used? If counter surveillance personnel were present at the golf course on September 15, as you stated at a recent press conference, in what manner were they deployed? Why did they not detect the gunman sooner? What was the specific counter surveillance mitigation plan for the known vulnerabilities outside the fence line that day? Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator —",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-renews-push-to-pass-reca-deliver-nuclear-radiation-victims-with-needed-compensation/,Hawley Renews Push to Pass RECA & Deliver Nuclear Radiation Victims with Needed Compensation,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today gave remarks on the Senate floor, urging the House of Representatives to pass his legislation to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) which has already passed the Senate twice. Senator Hawley’s speech comes after a new Wall Street Journal opinion piece this week falsely claimed victims of Manhattan Project-era testing in various parts of the country were “never harmed” and are undeserving of government compensation. Click here or above to watch the full remarks. “This country’s success in the second world war and in the Cold War was driven by our nuclear program. […] It was made possible by the work and the sacrifices of everyday Americans in states like New Mexico and Arizona, and, yes, my home state of Missouri where we processed uranium for the government,” Senator Hawley explained. “I read today in The Wall Street Journal yet another attack on these good Americans, an attack that appears to have the support of member of Congress […] I don’t know how anybody—why anybody—would want to attack victims of nuclear radiation,” said Senator Hawley. “And they’re not just victims, Mr. President. They’re heroes.” Senator Hawley went on to announce that he will host nuclear-radiation advocates on Capitol Hill next week in a renewed push to pass RECA in the House.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/ranking-member-hawley-sounds-alarm-on-openai-safety-concerns-gives-floor-to-former-board-member-who-voted-to-oust-sam-altman/,"Ranking Member Hawley Sounds Alarm on OpenAI Safety Concerns, Gives Floor to Former Board Member who Voted to Oust Sam Altman",2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In yesterday’s Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), serving as ranking member, urged his colleagues in the upper chamber to prioritize legislation that would protect Americans from the harms artificial intelligence (AI) has proven to pose. Senator Hawley questioned former board member of OpenAI Helen Toner, who voted last year to oust OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a high-profile boardroom battle, charging him with “outright lying.” Probing Toner on whether OpenAI is doing enough to address safety concerns, Senator Hawley asked, “Is OpenAI doing enough, in terms of its safety procedures and protocols, to adequately vet its own products and to protect the public?” Toner responded, saying, “I think it depends entirely on how rapidly their research progresses. If their most aggressive predictions of how quickly their system will get more advanced are correct, then I have serious concerns.” Senator Hawley went on to press Toner on her views surrounding American AI competitiveness, arguing that Congress can both counter rising Chinese power while taking action to safeguard Americans from emerging AI threats. “You make, I think, a very important and helpful point about AI development in China and why the competition with China, though real, should not be taken as an excuse for us to do nothing,” Senator Hawley said in response to Toner’s written testimony.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senate-committee-unanimously-adopts-hawley-legislation-requiring-secret-service-to-disclose-all-documents-on-failed-assassination-attempt-against-trump/,Senate Committee Unanimously Adopts Hawley Legislation Requiring Secret Service to Disclose All Documents on Failed Assassination Attempt Against Trump,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) today unanimously adopted U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) amendment requiring Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe to submit to HSGAC, the committee of jurisdiction, any and all information in its possession pertaining to the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) also pledged to vote on related legislation in committee next week. “Given the way that Secret Service and DHS has stonewalled this committee […] I just think it’s incumbent upon us to say we want this information,” Senator Hawley noted, urging his colleagues’ support for his legislation. “We’re one step closer to the truth,” Senator Hawley added, upon passage of his amendment. Senator Hawley originally filed his amendment back in July immediately following the first failed assassination attempt against former President Trump in Butler, Pa. As part of his ongoing investigation into the July 13 Butler, Pa., rally, Senator Hawley unveiled a comprehensive whistleblower report earlier this week, chronicling the failures of Secret Service and the Biden-Harris Department of Homeland Security to protect former President Trump.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/breaking-hawley-unveils-new-whistleblower-report-detailing-secret-service-failures-surrounding-the-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump/,BREAKING: Hawley Unveils New Whistleblower Report Detailing Secret Service Failures Surrounding the Attempted Assassination of President Trump,2024-09-16,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"The Hawley Report has been shared with the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump to supplement their investigation WASHINGTON — In the wake of a second assassination attempt against former President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) unveiled a new, 22-page whistleblower report detailing the failures of the United States Secret Service in connection with the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Trump. The Hawley Report has been shared with the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump to supplement their investigation. The Hawley Report’s findings are highly damaging to the credibility of the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They reveal a compounding pattern of negligence, sloppiness, and gross incompetence that goes back years, all of which culminated in an assassination attempt that came inches from succeeding. In addition to a comprehensive review of previous whistleblower allegations that Senator Hawley has uncovered, the Hawley Report includes new findings from whistleblowers that have not yet been reported, including: Secret Service intelligence units—teams of Secret Service agents paired with state and local law enforcement to handle reports of suspicious persons—were absent from the Butler rally. The hospital site where former President Trump received treatment after the shooting was poorly secured, and the hospital site agent could not answer basic questions about site security. To date, Secret Service and DHS have provided virtually no answers and there remain many outstanding questions, including: Who, within the Secret Service or DHS, made the decision to deny counter sniper coverage to the rooftop from which Thomas Crooks shot former President Trump on July 13? When will Secret Service or DHS publicly name the lead site agent for the rally and the lead agent for the Butler visit? Did the Acting Secret Service Director ever deny resources to the Trump campaign, or USSS sniper teams, as has been reported in the press? The Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and Department of Homeland Security have all tried to evade real accountability. Their leaders have slow-walked congressional investigations, misled the American people, and shirked responsibility. DHS is now reportedly pressuring the Secret Service not to comply with document requests by Congress about the Trump assassination attempt. The American people deserve answers. Click HERE to view the entire Hawley Report.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/she-belongs-in-jail-hawley-releases-statement-after-judge-reduces-bond-of-illegal-immigrant-charged-with-killing-of-missouri-boy/,‘She Belongs in Jail’: Hawley Releases Statement After Judge Reduces Bond of Illegal Immigrant Charged with Killing of Missouri Boy,2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after a judge reduced the bond of illegal immigrant Endrina Bracho, who killed Missouri’s 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in a head-on collision. “Illegal alien Endrina Bracho killed 12-year-old Travis Wolfe while driving w/o a license, in the wrong lane, 35 miles per hour over the limit. Now a judge has reduced her bond. This is wrong. She belongs in jail, not on Missouri streets,” Senator Hawley wrote.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/they-deserve-to-have-their-communities-cleaned-up-hawley-stresses-urgent-need-to-pass-reca-during-exchange-with-top-science-security-director/,‘They Deserve to Have Their Communities Cleaned Up’: Hawley Stresses Urgent Need to Pass RECA During Exchange with Top Science Security Director,2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In today’s Senate Energy Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) renewed his push to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Senator Hawley questioned the Director of Science-Security Initiative Integration at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dr. Shaun Gleason, on his experience working in a facility instrumental to shoring up America’s nuclear prowess during the Manhattan Project and the Cold War. Senator Hawley stressed the urgency in passing RECA in the House of Representatives after Dr. Gleason testified to the importance American communities played in developing U.S. nuclear technology. “I couldn’t let the opportunity pass […] to call on my colleagues in the House to pass [RECA],” urged Senator Hawley. “Compensate these good Americans, who bore the brunt of our effort in the second world war and the Cold War, which we won because of the effort of people at Oak Ridge and in St. Louis […] who have suffered the effects of the nuclear radiation.” “They’re proud to be Americans and to have served in this effort. They deserve compensation, however, just as they deserve to have their communities cleaned up,” Senator Hawley concluded. Watch the full exchange here, or click on the image above. Background: Senator Hawley has led the effort to reauthorize and expand RECA to compensate Americans affected by decades-old nuclear waste that the U.S. government has failed to clean up. Senator Hawley has continually urged the House to pass his updated RECA proposal to cover the thousands of radiation victims across the country, including those in Missouri, New Mexico, and the Navajo Nation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-exposes-intel-corporation-for-investing-billions-in-chinese-tech-while-cutting-american-jobs-failing-to-condemn-slave-labor/,Hawley Exposes Intel Corporation for Investing Billions in Chinese Tech While Cutting American Jobs & Failing to Condemn Slave Labor,2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In yesterday’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Intel Corporation’s Chief Trade Officer Jeff Rittener on his company’s documented groveling to China, namely the billions it has invested in Chinese artificial intelligence and other technologies. Senator Hawley went on to call out Rittener for favoring Beijing, America’s chief competitor, and Intel’s executives over his own company’s rank-and-file employees. “Did you think it was efficient to give your CEO a 45 percent pay increase year-over-year, while you’re cutting 15,000 jobs?” Senator Hawley asked Rittener. Senator Hawley also pressed Rittener on China’s well-documented use of slave labor. The Intel executive repeatedly evaded answering questions surrounding forced-labor in China, prefacing he’s “not an expert” on the topic. “It doesn’t take an expert,” Senator Hawley countered. “It should not be hard to say that American jobs are important, American national security’s important, and slave labor is wrong,” he concluded.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-action-after-whistleblowers-expose-unhealthy-living-conditions-contaminated-food-for-missouri-troops-in-europe/,"Hawley Demands Action After Whistleblowers Expose Unhealthy Living Conditions, Contaminated Food for Missouri Troops in Europe",2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to General Christopher G. Cavoli, Commander of the United States European Command, demanding he take action to provide Missouri troops deployed to Poland with basic necessities after reports detail ongoing unhealthy living conditions on base. Whistleblowers recently notified Senator Hawley’s office that Missouri guardsmen have been left to rely on family members’ shipments of food and bottled water while overseas. “My office has received numerous reports of contaminated food and water supplies that have sickened members of the 1221st Transportation Company, an Army National Guard unit deployed in Swietoszow, Poland,” wrote Senator Hawley. Over the course of five months, the contaminated supply of food and water has led to 25 members of the unit contracting E. coli, a potentially lethal bacteria. National Guard members must now be bussed off-site for showers. Senator Hawley continued, noting, ” . . . Numerous guardsmen have repeatedly found insects in their food. These conditions are totally unacceptable for the men and women of our military, and I am surprised that you have not yet resolved this issue. Missouri families have had to mail water bottles and ramen noodles to their loved ones to ensure they remain healthy.” Read the full letter here or below. September 10, 2024 General Christopher G. Cavoli, USA Commander, United States European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Unit 21420, APO AE 09705 Dear General Cavoli, I write with concern over the unhealthy living conditions that a Missouri Army National Guard unit has faced while deployed to Poland. My office has received numerous reports of contaminated food and water supplies that have sickened members of the 1221st Transportation Company, an Army National Guard unit deployed in Swietoszow, Poland. Over the course of five months, the contaminated supply of food and water has led to 25 members of the unit contracting E. coli, a potentially lethal bacteria. National Guard members must now be bussed off-site for showers. Furthermore, numerous guardsmen have repeatedly found insects in their food. These conditions are totally unacceptable for the men and women of our military, and I am surprised that you have not yet resolved this issue. Missouri families have had to mail water bottles and ramen noodles to their loved ones to ensure they remain healthy. While austere conditions can be expected on some deployments, clean and safe food and water are very basic warfighting requirements for our forces, especially ones deployed to a NATO ally such as Poland. The men and women of the 1221st deserve better than the abysmal conditions they face at their forward operating station. The very least we can do for those serving our nation is to ensure they have potable water and edible food. I request that you provide my office with a detailed plan of action to ensure that these service members stay healthy and have access to clean water and uncontaminated food. In your response, please address at least the following questions: 1. How many members of the 1221st Transportation Company have contracted E. coli since they first arrived for their mission in Poland? 2. What medical resources are on the ground to make sure that service members who have contracted E. coli recover quickly? 3. Our sources have indicated that the Polish Provided Logistics Service (PPLS) is failing to provide healthy living conditions for the members of the 1221st Transportation Company. Are you considering switching to American contracting services that are more equipped to provide for the guardsmen? I look forward to your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-postmaster-general-to-reconsider-policy-that-would-exacerbate-delivery-delays-for-rural-missourians/,Hawley Urges Postmaster General To Reconsider Policy That Would Exacerbate Delivery Delays for Rural Missourians,2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Postmaster General and United States Postal Service (USPS) CEO Louis DeJoy raising concerns regarding proposed operational changes to USPS that could compound delivery delays that rural Missourians are already experiencing. For countless rural Americans, reliable and timely access to federal mail services is a lifeline that keeps businesses open and families connected. “I am alarmed by the possibility you would implement additional changes to further degrade service quality at a time when USPS is failing to deliver Missourians’ mail in a consistent and reliable manner,” the Senator wrote. “Recent reports state that your proposal, which would reduce the number of trips trucks take to rural areas, could further delay rural deliveries by up to 24 hours. USPS has also indicated that these changes are motivated in part by the agency’s ‘commitment to environmental sustainability.’ That would be wholly unacceptable.” Senator Hawley urged Mr. DeJoy to reconsider the proposed changes in light of their potentially detrimental effect on rural Americans and to reject new policies that would exacerbate delays for them. Senator Hawley has been a vocal advocate of rural postal services. At an April Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing, he confronted Mr. DeJoy about a timeline for rebuilding the Post Office in Baring, Mo., that was destroyed in 2023, as well as ongoing postal delays in Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo. Since 2022, Senator Hawley has pushed the USPS for answers and improvements on the postal delays across Kansas City, Mo., sending letters to the USPS Inspector General and Mr. DeJoy. Read the full letter here or below. September 10, 2024 Mr. Louis DeJoy Postmaster General United States Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260 Dear Postmaster General DeJoy, I write regarding the recent announcement of proposed operational changes within the United States Postal Service (USPS). These changes could negatively affect rural mail delivery and compound the ongoing delays experienced by Missourians living in rural communities. Any proposed changes that would cause further delays should be reversed immediately. In rural communities across Missouri, regular access to federal mail services is a lifeline that keeps businesses open and families connected. It is often the primary method by which rural Missourians access critical deliveries, such as Social Security checks and prescription medications. Unfortunately, many Missourians have communicated consistent delays in receiving these deliveries. I have written to and spoken with you about these delays on multiple occasions. I am alarmed by the possibility you would implement additional changes to further degrade service quality at a time when USPS is failing to deliver Missourians’ mail in a consistent and reliable manner. Recent reports state that your proposal, which would reduce the number of trips trucks take to rural areas, could further delay rural deliveries by up to 24 hours. USPS has also indicated that these changes are motivated in part by the agency’s “commitment to environmental sustainability.” That would be wholly unacceptable. USPS is vital to ensuring that all Americans, regardless of location, have access to reliable and timely mail services. Rural Americans must not be placed at an additional disadvantage in accessing postal services, especially not in pursuit of the Biden Administration’s radical environmental initiatives. I therefore urge you to reconsider the proposed changes in view of their expected effect on rural Americans, including those in Missouri, and reject any changes that would exacerbate delays for them.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-whistleblower-allegation-secret-service-failed-to-properly-train-agents-assigned-to-candidate-details-trump-rally/,"NEW WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATION: Secret Service Failed to Properly Train Agents Assigned to Candidate Details, Trump Rally",2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Yesterday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe following new whistleblower allegations that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents who partnered with the Secret Service for protective details were improperly trained. Reports indicate that this deficient training extended to the Butler, Pa., rally where former president Donald Trump was shot. “Whistleblower allegations to my office report that the only training received by many HSI agents reassigned to work protective details is a single two-hour webinar on Microsoft Teams featuring pre-recorded videos,” wrote Senator Hawley. “The whistleblower alleged that these videos were not substantive and their playback was frequently riddled with technical mishaps, leaving the HSI agents ill-prepared for the protective mission to which they were newly assigned.” He continued, “[A]ll of these allegations together suggest that a significant number of personnel tasked with providing security for former President Trump at the July 13 rally were egregiously under-prepared by the Secret Service to carry out this mission. Moreover, these latest whistleblower allegations contend HSI agents were pulled off child exploitation cases in order to serve on protective details for which they were unprepared.” As a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Hawley has continued to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump. He has personally surveyed the Butler site and has publicized multiple whistleblower allegations. Previous allegations assert that agents were discouraged from requesting additional security and note loose security at the Trump rally, abandoned posts on the roof where the shooter was located, and scaled-back security due to the decisions of Acting Director Rowe. Whistleblowers with information are encouraged to contact Senator Hawley’s office. On July 30, Senator Hawley questioned Acting Director Rowe in a Senate hearing. The Acting Director confirmed that the Secret Service did, in fact, refuse drones from local law enforcement—a detail brought to light by a whistleblower in contact with Senator Hawley’s office. Read the full letter here or below. September 3, 2024 The Honorable Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Acting Director U.S. Secret Service 245 Murray Ln SW, Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Dear Acting Director Rowe, When Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents partner with the Secret Service, they should be properly trained. New whistleblower allegations contend this isn’t happening and that HSI agents reassigned to candidate details—including former President Trump’s—are woefully unprepared for the job. Whistleblower allegations to my office report that the only training received by many HSI agents reassigned to work protective details is a single two-hour webinar on Microsoft Teams featuring pre-recorded videos. The whistleblower alleged that these videos were not substantive and their playback was frequently riddled with technical mishaps, leaving the HSI agents ill-prepared for the protective mission to which they were newly assigned. To quote the whistleblower directly: “Imagine 1,000 people logging onto Microsoft Teams at the same time after being informed at the last minute that everyone needed to login individually. Once it got rolling, the Secret Service instructor couldn’t figure out how to get the audio working on the prerecorded videos (which I’m told are the same videos as last year). All told, they restarted the videos approximately six times …. The content was not helpful.” Worse, the whistleblower alleges the Secret Service has not changed, updated, or otherwise improved its webinar “trainings” since the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. In the words of the whistleblower, “Nothing new, nothing improved since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.” Other whistleblowers, with direct knowledge of the July 13 rally, have previously approached my office with related testimony. For example, I wrote to Secretary Mayorkas on July 19 about allegations that there were more HSI agents than Secret Service agents at the rally on July 13. I also wrote you on August 5 about allegations that HSI agents at the rally allegedly had never worked a protective detail before and did not know proper procedure. Finally, according to recent public reports, the HSI agents working the rally “only receive[d] one power-point presentation for training.” In other words, all of these allegations together suggest that a significant number of personnel tasked with providing security for former President Trump at the July 13 rally were egregiously under-prepared by the Secret Service to carry out this mission. Moreover, these latest whistleblower allegations contend HSI agents were pulled off child exploitation cases in order to serve on protective details for which they were unprepared. Please immediately address these serious allegations about the Secret Service’s practices and use of other DHS agents: How many HSI agents were present at the Butler rally on July 13? Of the HSI agents present at the rally, how many were trained for work on protective details using webinar training, whether in whole or in part? Please provide a copy of the recording, curriculum, and other materials used for any online training provided to HSI special agents assigned to protective details. Has the training been revamped in any way since July 13? Have HSI agents been reassigned from child exploitation cases to assist on protective details? If so, how many?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:46:43Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-seeks-justice-after-murder-of-missouri-boy-demands-cash-bond-of-illegal-immigrant-killer-not-be-reduced/,"Hawley Seeks Justice after Murder of Missouri Boy, Demands Cash Bond of Illegal Immigrant Killer NOT be Reduced",2024-08-27,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"This week U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the presiding judge overseeing the prosecution of illegal immigrant Endrina Bracho, who killed Missouri’s 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in a head-on collision. “On December 20, 2023, Endrina Bracho was driving without a license, in the wrong lane, and 35 miles per hour over the speed limit, when she crashed head-on into a vehicle carrying 12-year-old Travis Wolfe,” Senator Hawley wrote. “Travis tragically died from his injuries. Moreover, since Ms. Bracho was unlawfully present in the country, her lack of documentation initially made it difficult for investigators to identify her.” In response to news of a possible bond reduction hearing in Bracho’s case, Senator Hawley argued, “My office has been informed that next month there will be a bond reduction hearing for Ms. Bracho’s case. Ms. Bracho is being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond. That bond level is entirely appropriate, and it should not be reduced.” Senator Hawley has repeatedly held Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ feet to the fire over the tragic trend in illegal-immigrant crime plaguing the country. In an April hearing, Senator Hawley pressed Secretary Mayorkas on Wolfe’s case specifically, condemning the DHS Secretary’s willful implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s open-border agenda that has led to an uptick in illegal-immigrant murders of full-fledged American citizens. Read the full letter here or below. August 26, 2024 St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office 100 South Central Avenue, 2nd Floor Saint Louis, MO 63105-1732 To the Presiding Judge: On December 20, 2023, Endrina Bracho was driving without a license, in the wrong lane, and 35 miles per hour over the speed limit, when she crashed head-on into a vehicle carrying 12-year-old Travis Wolfe.[1] Travis tragically died from his injuries. Moreover, since Ms. Bracho was unlawfully present in the country, her lack of documentation initially made it difficult for investigators to identify her. My office has been informed that next month there will be a bond reduction hearing for Ms. Bracho’s case. Ms. Bracho is being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond.[2] That bond level is entirely appropriate, and it should not be reduced. Ms. Bracho is clearly a serious danger to the Missouri public—because of her, a child is dead. As should be obvious, her likelihood of offending again upon release is high. The facts surrounding Travis’s death are evidence of Ms. Bracho’s systematic contempt for the law: her defiance of immigration law, driver licensing laws, and basic traffic laws all led to this horrific incident. All of this militates against a reduction in her bond. I urge, in the strongest possible terms, that Ms. Bracho’s existing $500,000 bond be kept in place.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-whistleblower-allegation-secret-service-prevented-extra-security-assets-for-trump-rally/,NEW WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATION: Secret Service Prevented Extra Security Assets for Trump Rally,2024-08-23,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe following new whistleblower allegations that call into question Acting Director Rowe’s testimony regarding the denial of additional security assets for former President Trump’s event in Butler, Pa. “[O]fficials at Secret Service headquarters encouraged agents in charge of the trip not to request any additional security assets in its formal manpower request—effectively denying these assets through informal means,” wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, “These new allegations suggest that CSD personnel, counter-sniper teams, and other critical security assets were not included in the manpower request for the Butler trip because Secret Service officials told the requesting agents that they would be denied. […] Yet you have repeatedly suggested that no security assets had been denied for the Butler event. You must explain this apparent contradiction immediately.” As a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Hawley has continued to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump. He has personally surveyed the Butler site and has publicized multiple whistleblower allegations. Previous allegations note loose security at the Trump rally, abandoned posts on the roof where the shooter was located, and scaled-back security due to the decisions of Acting Director Rowe. He has also called for the lead site agent for the Butler rally to be suspended. Whistleblowers with information are encouraged to contact Senator Hawley’s office. On July 30, Senator Hawley questioned Acting Director Rowe in a Senate hearing. The Acting Director confirmed that the Secret Service did, in fact, refuse drones from local law enforcement—a detail brought to light by a whistleblower in contact with Senator Hawley’s office. Read the full letter here or below. August 23, 2024 The Honorable Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Acting Director U.S. Secret Service 245 Murray Ln SW, Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Dear Acting Director Rowe, I have received new whistleblower allegations that again call into question your recent testimony before the Senate. One whistleblower with knowledge of Secret Service planning for former President Trump’s trip to Butler, Pennsylvania alleges that officials at Secret Service headquarters encouraged agents in charge of the trip not to request any additional security assets in its formal manpower request—effectively denying these assets through informal means. Yet you have repeatedly suggested that no security assets had been denied for the Butler event. You must explain this apparent contradiction immediately. According to the whistleblower, the lead advance agent for a protectee trip typically submits a “manpower request” to the local field office. This normally includes the number of personnel and other security assets needed for the event and is submitted to the U.S. Secret Service’s Office of Protective Operations – Manpower (OPO – Manpower) for final approval. According to the allegations, officials within this office preemptively informed the Pittsburgh field office that the Butler rally was not going to receive additional security resources because Trump is a former president and not the incumbent President or Vice President. According to the whistleblower, the manpower request did not include extra security resources because agents on the ground were told not to ask for them in the first place. Importantly, these resources included counter-sniper teams and Counter Surveillance Division (CSD) personnel. According to public reports, counter-snipers were ultimately approved, but only the day prior to the event—leaving them an insufficient amount of time to conduct a proper site assessment. I have previously written you about a separate whistleblower’s allegations to my office that personnel from CSD would have handcuffed the gunman in the parking lot after he was spotted with a rangefinder, but they were not present on the day. You stated in an August 2 press conference that CSD personnel support former presidents’ details “when requested.” But these new allegations suggest that CSD personnel, counter-sniper teams, and other critical security assets were not included in the manpower request for the Butler trip because Secret Service officials told the requesting agents that they would be denied. These allegations come despite your testimony to the contrary before the Senate on July 30. When asked whether former President Trump’s team had been denied resources, you stated: “If you’re talking about Butler, Pennsylvania, all assets requested were approved.” You also stated directly to me that you have been “very transparent and forthcoming” with Congress. But according to the allegations, you did not tell the full story. Your actions to place some field agents on leave are not enough. These serious allegations suggest that the failures to protect the former president extended to top officials at the agency. You must answer the following questions immediately, and publicly: Who, within OPO – Manpower, informed the Pittsburgh field office and/or the agents in charge not to include additional security assets in the manpower request because they would be denied? Has that individual(s) been disciplined? Which specific security assets were left out of the manpower request for the Butler trip at the prompting of Secret Service officials? Did you have personal knowledge that Secret Service officials had told the Pittsburgh field office to leave out additional security assets from the Butler manpower request when you testified before the Senate? Please provide a copy of the manpower request submitted to OPO – Manpower for the Butler trip.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-mayorkas-after-shocking-report-finds-dhs-lost-thousands-of-children/,Hawley Blasts Mayorkas After Shocking Report Finds DHS Lost Thousands of Children,2024-08-22,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Yesterday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding a recent report published by DHS’s Inspector General revealing catastrophic failures in the agency’s ability to protect unaccompanied migrant children. According to the report, DHS may have lost track of more than a quarter million unaccompanied children and failed to notify other agencies in certain cases. “As the report explains, your agency’s failure to issue court notices to these children limits the ability to monitor their location and status,” wrote Senator Hawley. “In the Inspector General’s words: without such ability, there is thus “no assurance that [the children] are safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor.” He continued, “You must immediately provide comprehensive public answers to questions concerning the impact of your permissive immigration policies on the safety of children who may now be prey to child labor criminals.” Last October, Senator Hawley pressed Secretary Mayorkas on whistleblower claims that the Biden-Harris DHS had pulled agents from child exploitation cases to make sandwiches at the southern border. Last April, Senator Hawley demanded the FBI launch a full-scale effort to locate missing migrant children and bring child labor criminals to justice. He also slammed Mayorkas after the New York Times reported that 85,000 children had gone missing under the Biden Administration. Read the full letter here or below. August 21, 2024 The Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas: Unaccompanied migrant children are some of the most vulnerable individuals in America. They are routinely trafficked for sex, forced into illegal labor, burned with chemicals, and subjected to countless other atrocities by cartels. In February 2023, the New York Times reported that 85,000 unaccompanied children went missing on your watch. Now, new revelations indicate that the problem may be far worse. A recent report published by DHS’s Inspector General—that is to say, an internal review of your own agency—has revealed catastrophic failures in your agency’s ability to protect unaccompanied migrant children, right up to the present day. This is despite your testimony in an October 2023 Senate committee hearing in response to my question on this exact topic. At the time you said, “we actually have prioritized the rescue of children who have been human trafficked.” But according to the Inspector General, your policies are wholly exacerbating that same trafficking risk to migrant children. Normally, unaccompanied minors released from initial intake are subsequently provided with notices to appear in immigration court, so that their case can be heard. Those notices can only be provided if your agency knows where these children are. But according to the Inspector General’s report, as of May of this year, DHS had failed to provide court notices to at least 291,000 unaccompanied children. That is to say: your agency may have lost track of more than a quarter million unaccompanied children—a horrifyingly large number. As the report explains, your agency’s failure to issue court notices to these children limits the ability to monitor their location and status. In the Inspector General’s words: without such ability, there is thus “no assurance that [the children] are safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor.” But it gets worse. According to the report, your agency “was not able to account” for the location of unaccompanied children who did receive court notices and failed to appear in immigration court. That was at least 32,000 children. Moreover, the report found that your agency did not always inform the Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Refugee Resettlement, which places unaccompanied children with sponsors, when these unaccompanied children ultimately failed to appear in court. In other words: not only did your agency lose track of these children, it didn’t even bother to tell anyone. That is unconscionable. These new records indicate that your previous testimony to the Senate was wholly inadequate. You must immediately provide comprehensive public answers to questions concerning the impact of your permissive immigration policies on the safety of children who may now be prey to child labor criminals. Where in the United States does your agency believe the more than 291,000 unaccompanied children who did not receive court notices are now located? Why were hundreds of thousands of children not given appropriate court notices? What is your agency doing to track down the location of these children and ensure their safety? What internal policy or personnel led to your agency’s failure to communicate missing unaccompanied minor children with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/breaking-hawley-calls-for-lead-site-agent-at-butler-rally-to-be-suspended-following-new-whistleblower-allegations/,BREAKING: Hawley Calls for Lead Site Agent at Butler Rally to be Suspended Following New Whistleblower Allegations,2024-08-06,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe following new whistleblower allegations suggesting that the lead site agent at the July 13 Butler, Pa., rally was known to lack competence in the role and failed to implement appropriate security protocols. “New whistleblower allegations to my office directly question decisions made by Secret Service’s lead site agent principally responsible for securing the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania,” wrote Senator Hawley. “This is especially alarming because during your testimony on July 30, you stated that this agent was ‘still operational […] They’re still doing protective visits.’ Your refusal to hold this individual accountable is increasingly inexplicable […] I urge you to suspend the lead site agent from all Secret Service duties immediately while these claims are investigated.” As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, Senator Hawley has continued to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump. He haspersonally surveyed the Butler site and has publicized multiple whistleblower allegations. Previous allegations note loose security at the Trump rally, abandoned posts on the roof where the shooter was located, and scaled-back security due to the decisions of Acting Director Rowe. Whistleblowers with information are encouraged to contact Senator Hawley’s office. On July 30, Senator Hawley questioned Acting Director Rowe in a Senate hearing. The Acting Director confirmed that the Secret Service did, in fact, refuse drones from local law enforcement—a detail brought to light by a whistleblower in contact with Senator Hawley’s office. Read the full letter here or below. August 5, 2024 The Honorable Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Acting Director U.S. Secret Service 245 Murray Ln SW, Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Dear Acting Director Rowe: New whistleblower allegations to my office directly question decisions made by Secret Service’s lead site agent principally responsible for securing the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. These allegations suggest that the lead site agent failed to implement appropriate security protocols. This is especially alarming because during your testimony on July 30, you stated that this agent was “still operational…They’re still doing protective visits.” Your refusal to hold this individual accountable is increasingly inexplicable. One whistleblower with direct knowledge of the event alleges to my office that this lead site agent was well-known in campaign circles as lacking competence and experience in the role. This specific allegation follows similar public reports that this agent was “new” to the local field office and had “relatively little experience.” The whistleblower further alleges that this individual was, as part of securing the site, specifically responsible for line-of-sight concerns. A separate whistleblower has disclosed to my office that the lead site agent personally made decisions that likely compromised the overall security of the event. First, campaign material such as flags were permitted to be placed around the stage and catwalk used by the former president, despite the fact that these items were typically prohibited because of how they affected the line-of-sight of those agents responsible for identifying threats. Second, the Secret Service did not check IDs when issuing credentials that authorize access to restricted areas of the site, contrary to typical practice. Third, the whistleblower alleges that HomelandSecurity Investigations (HSI) agents at the July 13 event told campaign officials that they had never staffed a rally before and did not know proper procedure. These staffing decisions—such as what personnel to deploy and where—were the responsibility of this lead agent, according to the whistleblower. These allegations raise serious questions about the lead site agent’s conduct—an individual you have so far refused to hold accountable. On July 30, you said that you will not “put your thumb on the scale,” but by continuing to assign this agent to protective visits in light of serious allegations of incompetence, you are doing exactly that. You are also jeopardizing the security of protectees by allowing this individual to continue working. I urge you to suspend the lead site agent from all Secret Service duties immediately while these claims are investigated. You must also clarify the following questions to my office as soon as possible, and no later than seven days from now: Who specifically made the decision to assign this lead site agent to the July 13 rally? On what basis was this decision made? Were obstructions on the stage and catwalk permitted to be used without evaluating the impact on the line-of-sight for agents responsible for the president’s protection? Why were credential pins given out without asking for identification? How specifically do you plan to hold the lead site agent accountable?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-to-nlrb-support-amazon-delivery-drivers/,Hawley to NLRB: Support Amazon Delivery Drivers,2024-08-06,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo about the NLRB’s investigation into unfair labor practice charges concerning Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program. The structure of the DSP program has enabled Amazon to skirt its obligations to their workers under federal labor law—even though the company exerts almost complete control over DSP drivers. “These practices have allowed Amazon to unfairly profit off of workers who they refuse to acknowledge as legal employees,” wrote Senator Hawley. “I urge you to take appropriate action to ensure the NLRB allocates sufficient resources to adjudicate these unfair labor practice charges promptly. Doing so will ensure a level playing field as workers exercise their rights.” Senator Hawley has stood up for Amazon workers in the past, including by joining his colleagues in pushing for Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to explain the company’s refusal to bargain with the representatives of DSP drivers and its efforts to evade legal liability for the mistreatment of workers. Senator Hawley also voted to stop Amazon’s labor exploitation and abuse of labor regulations in April 2024. Read the full letter here or below. August 6, 2024 The Honorable Jennifer Abruzzo General Counsel National Labor Relations Board 1015 Half Street SE Washington, D.C. 20570 Dear General Counsel Abruzzo, I write regarding Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program and its efforts to evade its legal obligations as an employer under this business model. I urge you to enforce federal labor law and protect American workers by ensuring that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) promptly adjudicates the unfair labor practice charges related to this matter. Amazon operates a delivery vehicle fleet through its DSP program. Drivers in the DSP program wear Amazon vests, drive Amazon-branded vehicles, and deliver packages to Amazon customers. In doing so, they have been exposed to a variety of unsafe working conditions, according to multiple reports. Although Amazon exerts almost complete control over DSP drivers, the structure of the DSP program has thus far enabled Amazon to skirt its obligations under federal labor law. These practices have allowed Amazon to unfairly profit off of workers who they refuse to acknowledge as legal employees. As you know, in May 2023, Amazon DSP drivers represented by Teamsters Local 396 filed unfair labor practice charges against Amazon. The charges allege that Amazon is an employer or joint employer, and that it has failed to abide by its obligation to bargain with workers in good faith. In addition, the charges allege that Amazon has committed other unfair labor practices, including terminating workers for protected concerted activity. Unfortunately, more than a year later, the NLRB Regional Office through which the workers filed the unfair labor practice charges has yet to conclude its investigation and issue a decision. This is unacceptable. I urge you to take appropriate action to ensure the NLRB allocates sufficient resources to adjudicate these unfair labor practice charges promptly. Doing so will ensure a level playing field as workers exercise their rights. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-whitehouse-lead-bipartisan-bill-to-reauthorize-law-enforcement-support-program-passes-senate-unanimously/,"Hawley, Whitehouse Lead Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Law Enforcement Support Program, Passes Senate Unanimously",2024-08-02,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to reauthorize grants to support law enforcement and their families. The senators first introduced the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act in 2019, and it was signed into law later that year. Since then, the senators have pushed for reauthorization of the STOIC Act to ensure those who put themselves in the lines of danger for us are cared for and have the mental health resources they need. “I am proud to fight for resources for those who fight for us every day. So many times, these folks who answer the call of duty experience trauma that affects their lives and those of their families. In these circumstances, the least we can do is make resources available to help them get back on their feet. That’s what this bill would do,” said Senator Hawley. “Police officers serve on the frontlines every day helping Rhode Islanders through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Their service comes with a heavy emotional toll,” said Whitehouse, a former Rhode Island Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. “I am very pleased that our bipartisan STOIC Act has been reauthorized and will continue putting more mental health resources into communities to support law enforcement.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-releases-new-whistleblower-claims-alleging-secret-service-directors-role-in-scaling-back-agencys-manpower-retaliating-against-agents-who-speak-out/,"Hawley Releases New Whistleblower Claims Alleging Secret Service Director’s Role in Scaling Back Agency’s Manpower, Retaliating Against Agents who Speak Out",2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe after new whistleblower claims point to his actions as a reason for the agency’s failures to protect former President Donald Trump. “Since your testimony before the Senate of July 30, new and disturbing information has come to light about Secret Service planning for the Butler, Pennsylvania Trump campaign event—and your own involvement,” wrote Senator Hawley. “The whistleblower further alleges that you personally directed significant cuts to CSD, up to and including reducing the division’s manpower by twenty percent,”Senator Hawley continued. “The whistleblower also alleges retaliation against those within the Secret Service who expressed concern about the security at President Trump’s events.” Senator Hawley’s letter follows his heated exchange with Rowe this past Tuesday, when the Acting Director confirmed that the Secret Service did, in fact, refuse drones from local law enforcement—a detail brought to light by a whistleblower in contact with Senator Hawley’s office. Acting Director Rowe also acknowledged other whistleblower allegations brought to Senator Hawley’s office that claimed agents abandoned their post on the roof where Trump’s attempted-assassin shot from due to the heat. Read the full letter here or below. August 1, 2024 The Honorable Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. Acting Director U.S. Secret Service 245 Murray Ln SW, Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Dear Acting Director Rowe, Since your testimony before the Senate of July 30, new and disturbing information has come to light about Secret Service planning for the Butler, Pennsylvania Trump campaign event—and your own involvement. A whistleblower has alleged to my office that the Secret Service Counter Surveillance Division (CSD), the division that performs threat assessment of event sites before the event occurs, did not perform its typical evaluation of the Butler site and was not present on the day. This is significant because CSD’s duties include evaluating potential security threats outside the security perimeter and mitigating those threats during the event. The whistleblower claims that if personnel from CSD had been present at the rally, the gunman would have been handcuffed in the parking lot after being spotted with a rangefinder. You acknowledged in your Senate testimony that the American Glass Research complex should have been included in the security perimeter for the Butler event. The whistleblower alleges that because CSD was not present in Butler, this manifest shortcoming was never properly flagged or mitigated. The whistleblower further alleges that you personally directed significant cuts to CSD, up to and including reducing the division’s manpower by twenty percent. You did not mention this in your Senate testimony when asked directly to explain manpower reductions. The whistleblower also alleges retaliation against those within the Secret Service who expressed concern about the security at President Trump’s events. The whistleblower claims that following an event with the former President at a golf tournament in August of last year, Secret Service personnel present expressed serious concern that the Secret Service’s use of local law enforcement was not adequate for security needs: local law enforcement were not properly trained for the event or otherwise prepared to execute the tasks given them. Further, Secret Service personnel expressed alarm that individuals were admitted to the event without vetting. The whistleblower alleges that those who raised such concerns were retaliated against. Please provide the following information to me by no later than August 8, 2024: 1.) All responsive records during your time as Deputy Director in which policy and personnel changes were made to CSD, the Secret Service division that specifically performs advance site threat assessments; 2.) The nature of your personal involvement in revising, updating, or otherwise changing Secret Service policies and personnel related to CSD; 3.) The number of Secret Service agents who have raised concerns about security practices within the Secret Service and are currently facing disciplinary action, as well as the nature of the concerns and the type of disciplinary action; and 4.) The breakdown of Secret Service personnel at the July 13 rally by division or unit. I await your response. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-hawley-bill-would-strengthen-rural-broadband-buildout-bring-fcc-dollars-back-to-missouri/,"New Hawley Bill Would Strengthen Rural Broadband Buildout, Bring FCC Dollars Back to Missouri",2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced new legislation to help deliver reliable internet to more rural Americans by returning dormant federal funding back to the state it was intended for. “Missourians and rural Americans across the country are losing out on internet service thanks to failed funding policies,” said Senator Hawley. “My bill would put states in charge of their own broadband funding—not government-backed companies that overpromise and under-deliver.” The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) current funding structure favors large companies that reap billions in federal government contracts meant to provide high-speed internet access to rural communities. These companies, however, often fail to meet obligations, leaving federal funds in default and America’s rural communities without internet service. So far, the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund has seen more than $2.8 billion in defaulted funds. Senator Hawley’s Broadband Fairness Act would: Allocate defaulted FCC funds to the state that originally received the award for broadband deployment; Ensure that the geographic region where an award defaulted is eligible for other broadband funding opportunities; and Allow states to supplement other grant funding to complete broadband projects. The Missouri Farm Bureau has endorsed Senator Hawley’s legislation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senate-passes-hawley-backed-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-kids-online-hold-big-tech-accountable-for-child-exploitation/,"Senate Passes Hawley-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Kids Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable for Child Exploitation",2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"This week the Senate passed the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), cosponsored by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), to fight back against Big Tech’s targeting of kids online. “Despite Big Tech’s endless lobbying, the Senate has taken a serious first step this week toward keeping kids safe online. The next step is to take the fight to the platforms—to give parents the right to sue. America’s sons and daughters deserve justice, not exploitation,” said Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has led the charge to hold Big Tech companies accountable for their platforms’ harmful algorithms and prolific dissemination of child sexual abuse material since coming to the U.S. Senate. In January of this year, Senator Hawley forced Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize to families of child exploitation victims during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing after citing horrifying statistics of minors’ interactions with sexually explicit material on Facebook and Instagram. Senator Hawley has worked across the political aisle to advance the STOP CSAM Act which would crack down on child sexual abuse material social media channels host online. He also introduced the Parental Data Rights Act this Congress, legislation that would require Big Tech companies to give parents control over their children’s data and hold accountable companies that fail to comply.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:41:32Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-gillibrand-introduce-bill-boosting-mental-health-resources-for-first-responders/,"Hawley, Gillibrand Introduce Bill Boosting Mental Health Resources for First Responders",2024-07-31,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act. The bill would establish a new grant program to boost mental health and wellness resources for law enforcement. It would also direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national mental health hotline for first responders experiencing a crisis or in need of help. “I’m proud to partner with Senator Gillibrand on another piece of vital legislation. Our first responders put their lives on the line every day for us. The least we can do is support them in the halls of Congress,” said Senator Josh Hawley. “Our first responders put themselves in extremely challenging and life-threatening situations in order to keep us safe. Unfortunately, it takes a toll; first responders face higher rates of PTSD and suicide compared to the civilian population,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “We must support the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting ours. The bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act would create a new grant program to provide professional and culturally competent mental health services to law enforcement officers and establish a mental health hotline for the first responder community. I’m proud to work with Senator Hawley on this important legislation and look forward to getting it across the finish line.” First responders—including our men and women in blue, firefighters, EMS personnel, and public safety telecommunicators—face higher rates of PTSD than civilians. To address this, the First Responders Wellness Act would: Amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to develop a professional program to provide confidential and independent mental health services to law enforcement officers. Increase the number of mental health service providers available to law enforcement officers. Establish a first responders mental health hotline to provide peer and emotional support, information, brief intervention, and mental or behavioral health and substance use disorder resources. Require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report to Congress on the hotline and its implementation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/no-one-has-been-fired-hawley-pushes-for-accountability-from-secret-service-on-trump-assassination-attempt/,‘No One Has Been Fired’: Hawley Pushes for Accountability from Secret Service on Trump Assassination Attempt,2024-07-30,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In a joint hearing today with members of the Senate Judiciary and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted United States Secret Service (USSS) Acting Director Ronald Rowe, demanding answers for the lack of accountability in the attempted assassination of former President Trump. In his questioning, Senator Hawley asked Acting Director Rowe for names of those who were in charge of multiple security efforts the day the former President was shot, and Acting Director Rowe declined to identify them because they “are still operational, still doing investigations.” “Isn’t the fact that a former President was shot, that a good American is dead, that other Americans were critically wounded, isn’t that enough mission failure for you to say that [they] should probably be fired?” Senator Hawley asked. Acting Director Rowe continued to deny identification of those in charge and emphasized that he refrain from making any judgements while the investigation continues. Watch the full clip here or by clicking the image above. Senator Hawley continued, “What more do you need to investigate to know that there were critical enough failures that some individuals ought to be held accountable?”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-hawley-bill-would-declassify-key-docs-on-trump-assassination-attempt/,NEW Hawley Bill Would Declassify Key Docs on Trump Assassination Attempt,2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Trump Assassination Attempt Transparency Act to require the federal government to declassify any and all information related to the U.S. Secret Service’s preparations for the rally, their interactions with the shooter, and their response to the assassination attempt on July 13. “We need the truth about the assassination attempt against President Trump. We can’t let the federal government hide behind the ‘classified’ label. This investigation must be done out in the open for the American people to see – no more stonewalling, no more evading questions. Time for accountability,” said Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has been a leader in fighting for answers following the attempted assassination of President Trump and has been to the scene in Butler, Pa., to investigate the scene himself. Multiple whistleblowers have also come forward to Senator Hawley, confirming the event was considered a “loose” security event, and that officers were supposed to be stationed on the roof but left their posts due to the heat. Senator Hawley has demanded that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee launch a comprehensive, transparent investigation into the incident with sworn testimony from DHS and Secret Service officials. Senator Hawley’s Trump Assassination Attempt Transparency Act would: Require the declassification of all information related to the assassination attempt. This legislation would require the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to declassify any critical information about the assassination attempt, the motive of the shooter, and requests by former President Trump for additional resources. Require a report on the assassination attempt. The legislation also requires the Director of National Intelligence produce a report to Congress on the rally containing and expanding upon the declassified information required by this Act. Require the Inspector General to certify compliance. The Inspector General of the Intelligence Community must certify to Congress that the Director of National Intelligence has complied with the bill’s requirements.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-whistleblower-allegations-hawley-reveals-secret-service-declined-drone-usage-day-of-trump-butler-rally/,NEW Whistleblower Allegations: Hawley Reveals Secret Service Declined Drone Usage Day of Trump Butler Rally,2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding his agency turn over all records concerning the United States Secret Service’s (USSS) availability or use of drones during former President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally. Senator Hawley’s letter comes after new whistleblower claims to his office allege that USSS officers at the rally refused to deploy drones—the same technology President Trump’s attempted-assassin used to gauge his shots at the former president—to secure the rally before it began. “According to one whistleblower, the night before the rally, U.S. Secret Service repeatedly denied offers from a local law enforcement partner to utilize drone technology to secure the rally. This means that the technology was both available to USSS and able to be deployed to secure the site. Secret Service said no,” Senator Hawley wrote. His letter also states that, according to the whistleblower, USSS then “changed course” and “asked the local partner to deploy the drone technology to surveil the site,” but only in the aftermath of the attack. Senator Hawley has been a leading voice demanding accountability for the USSS’ botched security rollout on July 13. Senator Hawley sent a separate letter to Secretary Mayorkas earlier this week, demanding answers after other whistleblower allegations suggested law enforcement officers assigned to the roof of the building the attempted-assassin shot from, abandoned their post due to the heat. Last week, Senator Hawley traveled to Butler, PA—the site of the assassination attempt against President Trump—before now-former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle visited it herself. Read the full letter here or below.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-peters-bipartisan-legislation-banning-congressional-stock-trading-passes-through-committee/,Hawley & Peters’ Bipartisan Legislation Banning Congressional Stock Trading Passes Through Committee,2024-07-24,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today legislation negotiated by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) to ban stock ownership and trading for sitting members of Congress. Earlier this month Senators Hawley, Ossoff, Merkley, and Chairman Peters negotiated the landmark bipartisan agreement. This is the first time a bill banning stock ownership has passed out of committee. “Members of Congress should not be here to turn a profit on the people’s time. They should certainly not be trading or owning individual stocks, especially not in companies they oversee through their government work. This bill takes a giant step forward to that end, and I’m proud that it has passed through Senator Peters’ committee,” said Senator Hawley. The new bipartisan agreement would: Immediately ban members of Congress, the President, and Vice President from buying and selling covered assets. Covered assets include securities, commodities, futures, options, trusts, and other comparable holdings. Require elected officials, their spouses, and dependent children to divest covered assets beginning in 2027. There is no blind trust loophole. Increase penalties for violations of STOCK Act disclosure requirements from $200 to $500.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-announces-resolution-demanding-secret-service-director-cheatles-immediate-resignation/,Hawley Announces Resolution Demanding Secret Service Director Cheatle’s Immediate Resignation,2024-07-22,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that he will file a Senate resolution, calling for U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign immediately after her agency failed to protect former President Donald Trump from a preventable assassination attempt. Last week, Senator Hawley traveled to Butler, PA—the site of the assassination attempt against President Trump—which Director Cheatle has still yet to visit. Senator Hawley has also written to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding the facts behind the Secret Service’s botched security rollout at President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/new-whistleblower-allegations-hawley-reveals-law-enforcement-supposed-to-cover-roof-at-butler-pa-trump-rally/,"NEW WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS: Hawley Reveals Law Enforcement Supposed to Cover Roof at Butler, PA Trump Rally",2024-07-22,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers for new whistleblower information that suggests law enforcement personnel were assigned to be on the roof of the building on the day of President Trump’s attempted assassination, but the post was abandoned. “Contrary to Director Cheatle’s public statements about the “safety” of the sloped roof of American Glass Research Building 6, one whistleblower with direct knowledge of Secret Service planning for the event alleges that there was supposed to be a law enforcement presence on the roof that day […] but this person abandoned his or her post due to the hot weather,” wrote Senator Hawley. “The whistleblower further alleges that concerns over the heat prompted law enforcement to forego patrolling Building 6 and instead to station security personnel inside the building,” Senator Hawley continued. On Friday, Senator Hawley was on the ground visiting the scene in Bulter, Pa. following the attempted assassination of President Trump. Multiple whistleblowers have come forward confirming the event was considered a ‘loose’ security event. As a result, Senator Hawley has demanded that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee launch a comprehensive, transparent investigation into the incident with sworn testimony from DHS and Secret Service officials. Read the full letter here or below. July 22, 2024 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas: Since my last correspondence to you on July 19, additional whistleblowers have contacted my office with troubling information about the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. Contrary to Director Cheatle’s public statements about the “safety” of the sloped roof of American Glass Research Building 6, one whistleblower with direct knowledge of Secret Service planning for the event alleges that there was supposed to be a law enforcement presence on the roof that day. In fact, the whistleblower alleges that at least one individual was specifically assigned to the roof for the duration of the rally, but this person abandoned his or her post due to the hot weather. The whistleblower further alleges that concerns over the heat prompted law enforcement to forego patrolling Building 6 and instead to station security personnel inside the building. Additionally, I have heard from a DHS official that Homeland Security Investigations has nearly completed a report on its personnel’s involvement in providing security for the July 13 rally. Please furnish a copy of this report to my office immediately. To inform ongoing investigations, please respond to the following questions by no later than July 26, 2024: If the whistleblower’s allegations are accurate, when did the individual abandon the post? Which law enforcement units were assigned to the roof? Please provide all security plans indicating which units were assigned to the roof and the building. Did any law enforcement personnel fail to report to their assigned stations that day?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reveals-new-whistleblower-allegations-exposing-loose-security-ahead-of-trump-assassination-attempt/,Hawley Reveals New Whistleblower Allegations Exposing ‘Loose’ Security Ahead of Trump Assassination Attempt,2024-07-19,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers behind the U.S. Secret Service’s botched security rollout at President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally. The letter comes after multiple whistleblowers contacted Senator Hawley’s office with disturbing new information behind the assassination attempt on the former president. “Whistleblowers who have direct knowledge of the event have approached my office. According to the allegations, the July 13 rally was considered to be a ‘loose’ security event,” wrote Senator Hawley. “For example, detection canines were not used to monitor entry and detect threats in the usual manner. Individuals without proper designations were able to gain access to backstage areas. Department personnel did not appropriately police the security buffer around the podium and were also not stationed at regular intervals around the event’s security perimeter,” Senator Hawley continued. Senator Hawley is a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee which conducts oversight of Secretary Mayorkas’ DHS. Immediately following the assassination attempt against President Trump, Senator Hawley demanded that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee launch a comprehensive, transparent investigation into the incident with sworn testimony from DHS and Secret Service officials. That investigation was confirmed this week along with plans to feature public testimony from agency leadership. Senator Hawley then opened a whistleblower tip line within his office earlier this week, pledging to protect the anonymity of all who contact his staff in an effort to shed light on last Saturday’s disastrous security breach. Senator Hawley has also written two additional oversight letters—one to the DHS Inspector General and a second to BlackRock’s CEO—requesting all records related to the staggering security failures on July 13. Read the full letter sent today here or below. July 19, 2024 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas: I write to raise concerns brought to me by whistleblowers about your department’s stunning failure to protect former President Trump on July 13, 2024. As Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), you are ultimately responsible for your agency and its components, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). Whistleblowers who have direct knowledge of the event have approached my office. According to the allegations, the July 13 rally was considered to be a ‘loose’ security event. For example, detection canines were not used to monitor entry and detect threats in the usual manner. Individuals without proper designations were able to gain access to backstage areas. Department personnel did not appropriately police the security buffer around the podium and were also not stationed at regular intervals around the event’s security perimeter. In addition, whistleblower allegations suggest the majority of DHS officials were not in fact USSS agents but instead drawn from the department’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). This is especially concerning given that HSI agents were unfamiliar with standard protocols typically used at these types of events, according to the allegations. As a Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which has oversight jurisdiction over your department, I will continue to investigate your department’s role in the staggering security failures on July 13. Unfortunately, your department has not been appropriately forthcoming with Members of Congress—abruptly ending the only call with USSS before most senators could even ask a question. This is completely unacceptable and contrary to the public’s interest in transparency. Instead, we have learned more from whistleblowers than your department’s officials. I will continue to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of all who contact my office and ensure that they receive the full protections under the law to which they are entitled. So that my office can continue its investigation into the events of July 13, 2024, please provide the following information no later than 7 days from now: 1. How did DHS determine to staff the event, including any decision to rely on state or local officers? 2. What percentage of the DHS agents at the event were from HSI rather than USSS? Were a majority of officers at the event drawn from HSI or other DHS components, rather than USSS? If so, why? 3. Were HSI agents properly trained in staffing these types of events? 4. Did gaps exist in the security perimeter, and were the usual protocols followed for the use of canines and magnetometers? 5. Were agents not appropriately stationed around the podium? 6. Were the standard protocols followed for issuing designated pins to vetted personnel that are allowed backstage? 7. How long did agents physically spend on the ground surveying the site before the event? Did any paperwork obligations prevent a longer and more robust site survey? I await your response. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blumenthal-demand-answers-from-att-snowflake-after-massive-data-breach-targets-millions-of-customers/,"Hawley, Blumenthal Demand Answers from AT&T, Snowflake After Massive Data Breach Targets Millions of Customers",2024-07-17,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)—Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, respectively—sent letters to AT&T and data cloud company Snowflake, Inc., demanding answers behind the recent massive data breach that affected millions of subscribers’ cellphone information. “Taken together, the stolen information can easily provide cybercriminals, spies, and stalkers a logbook of the communications and activities of AT&T customers over several months, including where those customers live and traveled—a stunning and dangerous breach of its customers’ privacy and intrusion into their personal lives,” the Senators wrote. “Disturbingly, the AT&T breach appears to have been easily preventable,” the lawmakers continued. “While Snowflake, AT&T, and other clients have avoided taking direct responsibility, according to Mandiant, it appears that the cybercrime group behind the breaches obtained companies’ passwords from malware infections, including malware bundled with pirated software.” The Senators also raised concerns over the recent series of data hacks targeting other major Snowflake customers, including Ticketmaster, Advance Auto Parts, and Santander Bank. Read the Senators’ letter to AT&T here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-requests-more-records-behind-assassination-attempt-on-president-trump-opens-office-whistleblower-tip-line/,"Hawley Requests More Records Behind Assassination Attempt on President Trump, Opens Office Whistleblower Tip Line",2024-07-17,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent two oversight letters related to the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on July 13. Writing to the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senator Hawley requested responsive records related to the Secret Service’s staggering security failures that day. “This incident represents a staggering security failure by the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to appropriately protect the former president and prevent violence at a peaceful political event. A host of critical questions remain unanswered, and it is vital that the American people know the truth as soon as possible,” Senator Hawley wrote. Senator Hawley also sent a letter to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, requesting that his investment firm immediately disclose to Congress any known information related to the shooter, who appeared in a 2022 company advertisement. “You must immediately preserve all records relating to this advertisement and your company’s association with Thomas Crooks, including any and all communications your company has had with him, his family, or his school,” wrote Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has previously demanded that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee launch a comprehensive, transparent investigation into Saturday’s assassination attempt with sworn testimony from DHS and Secret Service officials. That investigation was confirmed this week along with plans to feature public testimony from agency leadership. Senator Hawley, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, continues to investigate this incident to ensure the American people learn the truth. Any whistleblowers seeking to contact his office to make protected disclosures should call (202) 224-6154 or email tips@hawley.senate.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-op-ed-the-promise-of-pro-labor-conservatism/,Hawley Op-Ed: The Promise of Pro-Labor Conservatism,2024-07-16,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | July 16, 2024 | Compact Magazine Suffice it to say, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s speech came as something of a shock at the Republican National Convention Monday night. The commentariat couldn’t believe he was there. Many of the delegates couldn’t believe how much they agreed with him. As more than one delegate said to me, “That guy makes a lot of sense.” No kidding. The C-suite long ago sold out the United States, shuttering factories in the homeland and gutting American jobs, while using the profits to push diversity, equity, and inclusion and the religion of the trans flag. Once upon a time, the head of General Motors could say, with an entirely straight face, “What’s good for GM is good for America.” Those days are long over. Many Republican politicians have stupidly gone along with the suits. They have broken the backs of unions at every opportunity. They have forged trade deals that led directly to the hemorrhaging of 4 million good jobs to China. They have watched whole towns fall into decrepitude, and an entire generation of working men falter. In a word, they put money before people. Politicians that claimed to stand for morality instead stood for greed. But as O’Brien correctly observed Monday night, that isn’t the Republican Party’s true tradition. There was a time when Republicans knew that American strength depends squarely on American workers—and their way of life: family, neighborhood, church, union hall. […] As O’Brien’s appearance Monday night suggested, this is a watershed moment. Thanks to Donald Trump, there is much that Republicans and labor can already agree on. China is ripping us off, and strong tariffs must be maintained and expanded. We ought to support our auto workers with an America First energy policy, rather than kneecapping that storied industry with idiotic electric-vehicle mandates. We should renegotiate trade deals, protect Social Security and Medicare, and initiate antitrust suits against the most egregious corporate abuses. O’Brien gives us the roadmap to go even further in 2025. And we should. I have stood on the picket line with the UAW and the Teamsters—all Republicans should do it. I voted to stop Amazon’s labor exploitation, give more sick days to rail workers, and worked across the aisle to limit bank-executive pay. Republicans can begin there. But if given power, we should embrace even more. Let’s cap credit-card interest rates, take the fight to Big Pharma, end exploitative forced labor, and rid politics of corporate money once and for all. […] ​Republican elites may have sold out to Big Business in years past, but their voters never did. […] ​Republicans have a chance to turn the corner on labor and get the party back to its roots. Trump’s nomination is proof of that…",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-full-scale-investigation-by-congress-into-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump/,Hawley Demands Full-Scale Investigation by Congress into Attempted Assassination of President Trump,2024-07-14,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), calling on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Chairman to immediately launch an investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally yesterday. “This HSGAC investigation must include public testimony, hearings, and robust oversight over the relevant federal departments as they respond to this assassination attempt. Sworn testimony must be heard from Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Nothing should be classified or withheld from the public,” wrote Senator Hawley. “Our prayers are with President Trump, the family of the slain American, and the innocent civilians who were injured. We owe it to the victims and the American people to get to the bottom of what happened. The American people have questions. And they deserve answers,” he concluded. Senator Hawley previously released statements following yesterday’s shooting, condemning the political violence and demanding answers from President Biden’s Justice Department on the identity of the shooter. July 14, 2024 The Hon. Gary Peters Chairman Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 340 Senate Dirksen Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Peters: Yesterday, the world witnessed an assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump—the former president and presumptive Republican nominee for the presidency. President Trump has stated that he was shot in the upper part of his ear; he was nearly killed. One civilian at the Pennsylvania rally was murdered and two were critically injured. There is no place for this egregious violence in our republic. These events warrant an immediate, comprehensive, and public congressional investigation. Although we still do not have all the facts, the little that we do know suggests a staggering security failure. Evidently, the shooter was able to gain an elevated position on a rooftop with a clear line of sight of the President, well within accurate range, with a firearm. The details of this tragedy must be vigorously investigated by Congress, including the motive of the shooter, and the serious operational failures that occurred on July 13. These matters fall squarely within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), which includes oversight over the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Secret Service. I call on you to launch a full, public, and comprehensive committee investigation into this assassination attempt and failures to adequately protect the former president. This HSGAC investigation must include public testimony, hearings, and robust oversight over the relevant federal departments as they respond to this assassination attempt. Sworn testimony must be heard from Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Nothing should be classified or withheld from the public. Our prayers are with President Trump, the family of the slain American, and the innocent civilians who were injured. We owe it to the victims and the American people to get to the bottom of what happened. The American people have questions. And they deserve answers. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-statement-on-attempted-assassination-of-president-trump/,Hawley Statement on Attempted Assassination of President Trump,2024-07-13,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Hawley Statement on Attempted Assassination of President Trump Saturday, July 13, 2024 Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statements after the attempted assassination of President Trump. Pray for President Trump. And for justice. — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 13, 2024 The Justice Dept needs to release the shooter’s ID immediately and everything known about him. No sweeping it under the rug — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 14, 2024 It’s a wonder Donald Trump is alive. Let’s call this what it was. An assassination attempt with at least one innocent bystander murdered. The nation needs to know who did this. And why. And we need a full, public investigation by Congress into HOW it happened — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 14, 2024 The Senate Homeland Security Committee must investigate this assassination attempt and attempted mass murder and get to the bottom of how it could have happened — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 14, 2024 Issues ← Previous Next →",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senator-hawley-delivers-national-conservatism-keynote-the-christian-nationalism-we-need/,Senator Hawley Delivers National Conservatism Keynote: The Christian Nationalism We Need,2024-07-11,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | July 8, 2024 | National Conservatism This week, Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered a keynote address at the National Conservatism Conference on The Christian Nationalism We Need. Read Senator Hawley’s full remarks as prepared here. Speech excerpts as prepared for delivery: I want to speak to you tonight about the future. About the future of the conservative movement and of this nation. But every future is rooted in some earlier past—or as Seneca said, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” […] [A]s Rome lay shattered and smoldering, a thousand miles away across the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Christian bishop of Hippo—a man named Augustine—took up his pen to describe a new age. His vision would inspire the West for millennia to come and help define the destiny of this country. He called his work “The City of God.” […] [W]hile Augustine said all nations are constituted by what they love, his philosophizing actually described an entirely new idea of the nation unknown to the ancient world: a new kind of nationalism, if you like—a Christian nationalism organized around Christian ideals. A nationalism driven not by conquest but by common purpose; united not by fear but by common love; a nation made not for the rich or for the strong, but for the “poor in spirit,” the common man. […] We are a nation forged from Augustine’s vision. A nation defined by the dignity of the common man, as given to us in the Christian religion; a nation held together by the homely affections articulated in the Christian faith—love for God, love for family, love for neighbor, home, and country. And some will say now that I am calling America a Christian nation. And so I am. And some will say I am advocating Christian nationalism. And so I do. Is there any other kind worth having? The nationalism of Rome led to blood-thirst and conquest; the old pagan tribalisms led to ethnic hatred. The empires of the East crushed the individual, and the blood-and-soil nativism of Europe in the last two centuries led to savagery and genocide. By contrast, Augustine’s Christian nationalism has been the boast of the West. It has been our moral center and supplied our most cherished ideals. Just think: Those stern Puritans, disciples of Augustine, gave us limited government and liberty of conscience and popular sovereignty. Because of our Christian heritage, we protect the liberty of all to worship according to conscience. Because of our Christian tradition, we welcome people of all races and ethnic backgrounds to join a nation constituted by common loves. The truth is, Christian nationalism is not a threat to American democracy. Christian nationalism founded American democracy. And it is the best form of democracy yet devised by man: the most just, the most free, the most humane and praiseworthy. And my claim to you tonight is that we must recover the principles of our Christian political tradition now for the sake of our future. This is true whether you are a Christian or not, a person of a different faith or none at all. The Christian political tradition is our tradition; it is the American tradition; it is the greatest source of energy and ideas in our politics—and always has been. It has inspired conservatives and liberals, reformers and activists, and moralists and trade unionists down our history. And now we need this grand tradition again. […] God, work, neighborhood, home. The great affections of the West. They are dissolving before our eyes. And why? Not by happenstance. The modern Left wants to destroy our common loves and replace them with others, to destroy our common bonds and replace them with another faith, to dissolve the nation as we know it, and remake it in their image. This has been their project for 50 years and more. But it is the Right that is failing this country most acutely. […] In this hour of chaos and crisis, conservatives’ only hope, and the hope of the nation, is to recover the Christian tradition on which this nation subsists. […] For the future, to save this country, this must be our mission: defend the loves that unite our country; defend the loves that make us a country—defend the common man’s work, the common man’s home, and the common man’s religion. […] These are the things we love together. That sustain our common life together. That make us a nation—and provide the ground of our unity. And this is what Christian nationalism means, in the truest and deepest sense. Not every citizen of America is a Christian, obviously, and never will be. But every citizen is heir to the liberties, to the justice, to the common purpose our biblical and Christian tradition gives us. […] And those great loves on which our nation was founded have not failed. They are as compelling today as they were when Augustine first wrote of them. They are as vibrant now as when the Puritans first set sail for these shores. We need only recommit ourselves to defending them, to strengthening them—to reviving our devotion. And when we do, we will save the nation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/what-world-are-you-living-in-hawley-rebukes-former-nih-chief-for-claiming-zero-censorship-took-place-during-covid-peak/,‘What World Are You Living In?’: Hawley Rebukes Former NIH Chief For Claiming Zero Censorship Took Place During COVID Peak,2024-07-11,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Carrie D. Wolinetz who served as Chief of Staff for former National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins during the peak of COVID-19. Senator Hawley pressed Wolinetz on her claim that censorship did not occur during her tenure at the NIH, specifically referring to questions around the origin of COVID-19. “You don’t believe censorship took place? What world are you living in?” Senator Hawley asked Wolinetz. “Tell that to the scientists who basically lost their credentials. Tell that to the people who were kicked off of social media and banned because they asked about a lab leak. . . . The privilege is astounding.” Senator Hawley also called out Wolinetz and her team of so-called scientists formerly at the NIH for working to discredit the COVID-19 lab leak theory before even testing it as a hypothesis. “Why was your office so intent on pushing to the public the idea that this could not possibly have been a lab issue?” he continued. “Is it because of the NIH’s role in funding gain-of-function research at the lab?” Last month, Senator Hawley criticized professor and scientist Dr. Robert Garry for continuing to peddle propaganda about the origin of COVID-19.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-bashes-biden-admin-for-prioritizing-ukraine-over-air-defense-against-china/,Hawley Bashes Biden Admin for Prioritizing Ukraine Over Air Defense Against China,2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin calling out the Biden Administration’s prioritization of air and missile defense for Ukraine, while neglecting support for U.S. and Taiwanese forces in the Pacific. “The tradeoff between sending weapons to Ukraine and supporting U.S. forces and allies in the Pacific can no longer be denied […] The Biden administration’s actions do not just place Taiwan at risk: these actions will endanger U.S. forces in the Pacific. Air and missile defenses are critical to protect U.S. forces from a potential Chinese attack,” wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, “Let us be clear: China, not Russia, poses the greatest threat to American security. This should not be controversial […] If China successfully invades Taiwan, Beijing will be primed to dismantle America’s alliance network in East Asia and eventually dominate the region. And time is short to deter China.” Read the full letter here or below. July 10, 2024 Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense U.S. Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 Dear Secretary Austin, I write with concern over reports that the Biden administration will prioritize the delivery of Patriot, National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), and associated interceptor missiles to Ukraine, even at the expense of the U.S. military and our allies. The tradeoff between sending weapons to Ukraine and supporting U.S. forces and allies in the Pacific can no longer be denied. Air and missile defenses, above all Patriot and NASAMS systems, are vital to deterring or denying a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. This is not news. For years, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has asked the U.S. to let them purchase additional air and missile defenses to protect themselves from such an invasion. Despite their pleas, this administration has instead prioritized Ukraine. Americans concerned about the state of U.S. deterrence in the Pacific have been repeatedly lectured that there is no tradeoff between Ukraine and Taiwan. Yet while Taiwan enters its third year waiting for $2.81 billion in Patriot-related articles and services via the glacial Foreign Military Sales regime, your Department has sent a third Patriot battery to Ukraine directly from U.S. military stocks, and we now hear the United States will prioritize Ukraine to receive additional Patriot interceptors and other air and missile defenses. The Biden administration’s actions do not just place Taiwan at risk: these actions will endanger U.S. forces in the Pacific. Air and missile defenses are critical to protect U.S. forces from a potential Chinese attack. China’s rocket forces have greatly advanced in recent years, in both quantity and quality. Within the first hours of an invasion of Taiwan, Chinese missile barrages could successfully strike U.S. bases at least as far as Guam. The U.S. missile defense architecture in the Western Pacific is currently insufficient to deter China from potential attacks in the coming years. Moreover, if the Joint Force is to credibly execute the Joint Warfighting Concept and Agile Combat Employment against China, it needs more air and missile defenses to protect a distributed basing architecture across the Pacific. At a time when air and missile defense stockpiles are dangerously low, sending additional Patriot batteries and interceptors to Europe rather than the Pacific will further embolden China’s ambitions. This is not the first time the United States has sacrificed air and missile defense in Asia for Ukraine. Last year, this administration pressured Japan and South Korea to send their own stocks of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine. It is no wonder that the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission concluded that the United States’ shipments of “existing stocks of weapons and munitions to Ukraine” has “undermin[ed] the island’s [Taiwan’s] readiness” against a Chinese invasion. Let us be clear: China, not Russia, poses the greatest threat to American security. This should not be controversial: your own Department’s National Defense Strategy affirms that you will prioritize China ahead of Russia, even after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite this rhetoric, the Biden administration has repeatedly diverted weapons to Europe and away from Asia. If China successfully invades Taiwan, Beijing will be primed to dismantle America’s alliance network in East Asia and eventually dominate the region. And time is short to deter China. Last year, Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified that China will be able to invade, and even seize, Taiwan by 2027—less than three years from today. These concerns in mind, I request your written responses to the following questions no later than August 9, 2024: From which intended recipients will air and missile defense systems be diverted to Ukraine? Please include a full list of allies and partners, as well as quantities and types of Patriot, NASAMS, and any other systems. Given the heavy delays in the defense industrial base already, by how long will this diversion delay U.S. military force development efforts to optimize the Joint Force for a denial defense along the first island chain? Please include assessments with respect to both air and missile defense platforms and munitions stocks. How does the Joint Force propose to execute the Joint Warfighting Concept—especially Agile Combat Employment—in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility against China given the consequent deficiencies in air and missile defense forces? When can Taiwan expect to receive additional Patriot, NASAMS, and other air and missile defense systems on which it is still waiting? What is your assessment of the military balance between the United States and China, and U.S. forces’ current ability to defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan? How would the fall of Taiwan affect America’s ability to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific? Is DoD developing plans for a scenario in which China has seized Taiwan? What is your assessment of the military balance between the United States and China, and U.S. forces’ current ability to defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-confronts-biden-director-over-admins-hostile-takeover-of-missouri-family-farms/,Hawley Confronts Biden Director Over Admin’s Hostile Takeover of Missouri Family Farms,2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed Eric Beightel, the Biden-appointed Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, on his agency’s endorsement of the Grain Belt Express. This green-energy transmission corridor is set to cut across Missouri, confiscating farmers’ land in its tracks while failing to adequately compensate landowners. “Why is it a good idea to go over the heads of the people of Missouri and give this expressway—which is being developed by a private company that’s making probably billions of dollars on it as they take farmers’ land—why is that a good idea?” asked Senator Hawley. Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley also made Director Beightel aware that the Grain Belt Express is highly controversial throughout Missouri and farmers in the state strongly oppose the construction of it. “On behalf of the people from my state, I think it’s outrageous that a private corporation can take this kind of land. We’re talking about a massive corridor right across the central part of Missouri. We’re talking about taking land from farmers whom whose families it has been in for generations,” Senator Hawley continued. They don’t hire lobbyists. They don’t appear before your agency—clearly. Senator Hawley has repeatedly gone to bat for Missouri farmers against the Biden Administration’s hostile takeover of family farms. Last November, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky, demanding the private company make commitments to operate in good faith, as well as adequately compensate landowners affected by the Grain Belt Express construction campaign.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-peters-merkley-ossoff-announce-first-ever-bipartisan-agreement-to-advance-bill-barring-congress-members-from-stock-trading/,"Hawley, Peters, Merkley, Ossoff Announce First-Ever Bipartisan Agreement to Advance Bill Barring Congress Members from Stock Trading",2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"At a bipartisan press conference today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), alongside Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), made the case for banning stock trading for sitting members of Congress and unveiled new legislation to make it a reality. The bipartisan legislation will be considered at the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee business meeting on July 24. This is the first time a Senate committee will move forward to consider legislation banning members of Congress from stock trading. “Why should members of Congress be spending their time day trading rather than focusing on the priorities the American people sent us here to achieve and focus on?” Senator Hawley asked. “Congress should not be here to make a buck. Congress should be here to serve the people,” he continued. “There is no reason why members of Congress ought to be profiting off of the information that only they get and the rest of the American people don’t get.” The new bipartisan agreement would: Immediately ban members of Congress, the President, and Vice President from buying and selling covered assets. Covered assets include securities, commodities, futures, options, trusts, and other comparable holdings. Require elected officials, their spouses, and dependent children to divest covered assets beginning in 2027. Increase penalties for violations of STOCK Act disclosure requirements from $200 to $500.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-tyson-foods-come-clean-about-chicken-plant-closures-in-missouri/,Hawley Demands Tyson Foods Come Clean About Chicken Plant Closures in Missouri,2024-07-09,2024,2024-07,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King demanding transparency and accountability after a lawsuit brought against his company alleged that Tyson lied about its intentions to sell its chicken plant in Dexter, Mo., to a competitor. The letter comes after Senator Hawley secured a commitment from King, pledging that Tyson would sell its Missouri plant to any interested party—including a competitor—in an effort to support the more than 2,000 Missourians who lost their jobs. Senator Hawley has continued to push forward in his fight to protect Missouri farmers and workers from Tyson’s anticompetitive and unethical practices. Last September, he introduced the Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement for Meatpacking Act to empower antitrust enforcers to break up giant meatpacking and poultry monopolies and place power back in the hands of Missourians. He also sent a letter last September to King, demanding answers after a disturbing new report from The New York Times exposed unsafe, illegal child labor practices within the company. Read the full letter here or below. July 9, 2024 Donnie D. King Chief Executive Officer Tyson Foods 2200 W. Don Tyson Parkway Springdale, AR 72762 Dear Mr. King: Last summer, your company announced plans to close its poultry plants in Noel and Dexter, Missouri. On September 15, 2023, you personally assured me that you would not prevent a competitor from acquiring these plants. Now, a class-action lawsuit filed against your company alleges that this was a lie. Your plant closures last year didn’t just affect the plant workers themselves. The closures affected all the farmers who had previously contracted with your company. This recent lawsuit was filed by Grandview Poultry, on behalf of similarly situated chicken farms, who had contracted with Tyson to produce chickens for the processing plant. The farmers built their farms for chicken production in reliance on those contracts. And if Tyson had sold the Dexter plant to a competitor, these farms would have been well positioned to continue in the same business. That, apparently, did not happen. The lawsuit alleges that your company sold the Dexter plant to Cal-Maine Foods, a non-competitor which does not process broiler chickens, but produces table eggs. Farmers who built their farms for chicken production, reasonably assuming that your company would be there for them or at least not block a sale to a competitor, have now allegedly been left out in the cold. Crucially, the lawsuit alleges that you “misled” me and Congressman Jason Smith about your intentions for the Dexter plant, and that “internal documents” contravene commitments you made to me and Rep. Smith. However, the key details on this point have been redacted from the publicly available court filings. I understand that this information is currently subject to a protective order issued by the Circuit Court of New Madrid County that would preclude the plaintiffs from disclosing it. These are serious allegations, and the people of Missouri deserve to know the truth. You should immediately make this redacted information public, and additionally provide my office with an unredacted copy of the class action petition and all internal documents it references. I will follow up with you upon receipt. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-condemns-biden-dojs-indictment-of-texas-doctor-who-sounded-alarm-on-illegal-transgender-procedures-at-childrens-hospital/,Hawley Condemns Biden DOJ’s Indictment of Texas Doctor who Sounded Alarm on Illegal Transgender Procedures at Children’s Hospital,2024-06-21,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray, denouncing the Justice Department’s prosecution of Dr. Eithan Haim and requesting all documents related to the agency’s investigation. President Biden’s Justice Department indicted Dr. Haim after he blew the whistle on Texas Children’s Hospital for secretly conducting illegal child sterilization surgeries in the name of transgender healthcare. “This prosecution is intended to silence Dr. Haim, deter future whistleblowers, and allow deception and medical malpractice to continue apace. The Biden Administration is obviously doing this at the behest of far-left activists, whose views on youth gender medicine are wildly out of step with scientific evidence and the emerging medical consensus,” wrote Senator Hawley. “Accountability is coming. You both must immediately take steps to preserve all documents related to this case, in anticipation of future investigation,” he concluded. Senator Hawley has previously fought against medical abuses at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri. Senator Hawley has also introduced the Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act, which would allow those harmed by gender-transition procedures as minors to bring lawsuits against the participating individuals and entities. Read the full letter here or below. June 20, 2024 Dear Attorney General Garland and Director Wray: The world is awakening to the reality that for years, youth gender medicine has gone horribly awry. Countless children—many with mental health conditions—have been subjected to life-altering puberty blockers, sex change hormones, and even surgical interventions without proper screening. Countries including the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, and Finland have clamped down on these practices. But not you. Instead, you are retaliating against courageous whistleblowers willing to call out this medical malpractice for what it is. In response to public pressure and legal action by the Texas Attorney General, Texas Children’s Hospital assured Texas lawmakers that it had stopped performing gender treatments on underage children. But that was a lie, as Dr. Haim established. He did so by adducing redacted records that demonstrated the Hospital’s abuses, including the sterilization of underage children. At no point did Dr. Haim reveal confidential patient information. Nevertheless, DOJ has now prosecuted Dr. Haim for alleged violations of HIPAA, threatening him with ten years behind bars and fines in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Significantly, Dr. Haim is only being prosecuted for the way in which he obtained the records in question—not for disclosing any confidential patient information, which he did not do. The information uncovered by Dr. Haim—evidence of a hospital lying to lawmakers about an issue of significant public concern—is critically important for responsible governance. And yet you are attempting to squelch it. Let’s be clear about what’s happening here. This prosecution is intended to silence Dr. Haim, deter future whistleblowers, and allow deception and medical malpractice to continue apace. The Biden Administration is obviously doing this at the behest of far-left activists, whose views on youth gender medicine are wildly out of step with scientific evidence and the emerging medical consensus. This prosecution is an unconscionable abuse of legal process, in service of shoddy and irresponsible gender ideology. Accountability is coming. You both must immediately take steps to preserve all documents related to this case, in anticipation of future investigation. In the meantime, please provide copies of all documents relevant to the decision to investigate and charge Dr. Haim. I await your response.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-legislation-to-honor-the-national-churchill-museum-as-a-national-historic-landmark/,Hawley Introduces Legislation to Honor the National Churchill Museum As a National Historic Landmark,2024-06-20,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced new legislation to designate America’s National Churchill Museum, located on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. On March 5, 1946, Churchill spoke at Westminster College and spoke the famous words, “From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent.” In the 1960s, Westminster College set out to celebrate what would be the 20th anniversary of Churchill’s visit, and imported a 17th century church from London to Fulton. The church of St. Mary Aldermanbury was moved stone-by-stone to Westminster’s campus. Reconstruction was completed in 1969, and is today’s location of the museum. “Nearly 80 years ago, Sir Winston Churchill marked the beginning of the Cold War with his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech in Fulton, Missouri. I am proud to honor one of the world’s greatest leaders, and one of America’s closest allies, with this legislation,”said Senator Hawley. The America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act would: Direct the Secretary of Interior to establish America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri as a National Historic Landmark. A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its outstanding historical significance. There are currently over 2,600 National Historic Landmarks in the United States, including 37 in Missouri. Direct the National Park Service to conduct a Special Resource Study to consider future potential designations for the site. Before enacting a law to add a unit, Congress often first enacts a law requiring NPS to conduct a Special Resource Study (SRS) of the area, typically to assess its national significance, suitability and feasibility, and management options.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-schmitt-smith-urge-biden-to-green-light-disaster-relief-aid-for-missouri-communities-devastated-by-storms/,"Hawley, Schmitt, Smith Urge Biden to Green-light Disaster Relief Aid for Missouri Communities Devastated by Storms",2024-06-20,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Josh Hawley, (R-Mo.) Eric Schmitt, and Congressman Jason Smith sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to approve Missouri Governor Parson’s disaster declaration request for urgent financial relief. The lawmakers’ letter comes after devastating storms battered Missouri last month, damaging countless homes and businesses. “On Wednesday, June 12, Governor Parson requested a major disaster declaration after multiple severe weather events occurred in the State of Missouri between May 19 and May 27,” wrote Senator Hawley and his colleagues. They continued, “These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. State and local governments continue to be burdened by the costs that have been incurred in the ongoing effort to protect life and property. Read the full letter here or below. June 19, 2024 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden, We write in support of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request to approve a major presidential disaster declaration, as authorized by the Stafford Act, for public assistance in 15 of Missouri’s 114 counties, as well as individual assistance in 10 Missouri counties. On Wednesday, June 12, Governor Parson requested a major disaster declaration after multiple severe weather events occurred in the State of Missouri between May 19 and May 27. These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. State and local governments continue to be burdened by the costs that have been incurred in the ongoing effort to protect life and property. We respectfully request your prompt action to ensure that these communities receive the immediate support needed to respond to the disaster. Along with our fellow Missourians, we appreciate your attention to this request and stand ready to assist in any way possible. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator Eric Schmitt United States Senator",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/how-can-i-believe-you-hawley-exposes-biden-judicial-nominee-for-lying-about-ties-to-antisemitic-organization-support-for-far-left-candidate/,"‘How Can I Believe You?’: Hawley Exposes Biden Judicial Nominee for Lying About Ties to Antisemitic Organization, Support for Far-left Candidate",2024-06-20,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed one of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees, Karla Marie Campbell, on why she repeatedly lied under oath about her ties to a left-wing organization that has advocated for the abolition of America’s police and the destruction of Israel. “I have to say, I’ve never seen a witness—never—in five years on this committee, sit here and lie to us and change the story person to person,” said Senator Hawley. Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley further signaled his opposition to Campbell’s nomination after she wouldn’t explain her previous financial support for a far-left political candidate who claimed Republican Senators were satanists.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-biden-admin-cease-plans-to-give-millions-of-illegal-aliens-amnesty/,Hawley Demands Biden Admin Cease Plans to Give Millions of Illegal Aliens Amnesty,2024-06-18,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas condemning President Biden’s latest plan to offer amnesty to potentially millions of illegal aliens in the United States. Earlier this month, Senator Hawley called for an investigation into the Biden Administration’s move to dismiss asylum cases and removal proceedings against more than 350,000 migrants. “Amnesty for illegal aliens is absolutely unacceptable. It is a lure that will drive millions more illegal immigrants to flood across our southern border. It is a slap in the face to U.S. taxpayers. And it is totally unfair to immigrants who entered the U.S. legally,” wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, “In the months to come, with Congress and the presidency in better hands, we will investigate these lawless plans for amnesty, your ongoing abuse of parole authority, and your dereliction of duty. In the meantime, you must immediately cease all plans to implement amnesty-by-parole. The American people deserve to see how your mass amnesty campaign is making this country less safe.” Read the full letter here or below.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-slams-fauci-aligned-scientist-who-peddled-covid-origins-propaganda-and-aided-censorship-of-lab-leak-theory/,Hawley Slams Fauci-Aligned Scientist Who Peddled COVID Origins Propaganda and Aided Censorship of Lab Leak Theory,2024-06-18,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"In a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) criticized professor and scientist Dr. Robert Garry for continuing to peddle propaganda about the origin of COVID-19. “Our own government deliberately withheld information . . . from the American people, tried to propagandize the American people, used the arms and agencies of government to actively censor Americans who dared to question the propaganda,” Senator Hawley said. “And they’re still lying to us.” Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley further pressed Dr. Garry on his research work that the Biden administration used to justify its censorship of countless Americans on social media. “People . . . lost their jobs, they lost their standing, they were kicked off Facebook, they were kicked off Twitter. Do you regret being part of this effort, this propaganda effort?” asked Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has a proven track record of fighting for transparency behind the origins of COVID. In March of 2023, President Biden signed Senator Hawley’s COVID Origins Actinto law. The legislation required the Biden administration to declassify all intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of the Covid pandemic. Senator Hawley later called out the Biden administration for failing to comply with the COVID Origins Act after it only released a heavily redacted 10-page document consisting of a cover page and appendix that made up half of the report.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/youre-the-problem-hawley-bashes-boeing-ceo-for-prioritizing-profit-over-safety-transparency-and-quality/,"‘You’re the Problem’: Hawley Bashes Boeing CEO for Prioritizing Profit over Safety, Transparency, and Quality",2024-06-18,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today in a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Boeing’s safety failures and his lack of accountability as CEO. “I think the truth is Mr. Calhoun, you’re not focused on safety, you’re not focused on quality, you’re not focused on transparency […] I think actually you’re focused on what you were hired to do which is that you’re cutting corners. You are eliminating safety procedures. You are sticking it to your employees. You are cutting back jobs because you’re trying to squeeze every piece of profit you can out of this company,” said Senator Hawley. Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley pressed Mr. Calhoun on his salary of nearly $33 million while the company under his leadership has persistent quality and safety issues. He continued, “For the American people, they’re in danger. For your workers, they’re in peril. For your whistleblowers, they literally fear for their lives, but you’re getting compensated like never before.” In response Mr. Calhoun said, “Senator I don’t recognize any of the Boeing you described.” He continued to say that he was proud of Boeing’s safety record and every action Boeing has taken.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-resolution-honoring-natalie-and-davy-lloyd/,Hawley Introduces Resolution Honoring Natalie and Davy Lloyd,2024-06-17,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a resolution honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. The Missouri missionaries were tragically killed last month by gangs while serving in Haiti. The resolution recognizes Natalie and Davy’s efforts in serving the local community in Haiti and honors the incredible legacy the young couple leaves behind. “All of Missouri mourns the loss of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. They had servants’ hearts, were exceptional missionaries, and great Americans,” said Senator Hawley. “They selflessly dedicated their lives to serving the Lord and others, and the U.S. Senate honors their legacy.” Last month, Senator Hawley urged President Biden to mobilize all resources at his disposal to protect the transport of the remains of Natalie and Davy Lloyd as they traveled back home to Missouri from Haiti. Senator Hawley worked closely with the State Department since he first learned the Lloyd’s were in danger. First, to try and provide assistance prior to their death, and then, to bring the Lloyds back home to Missouri. Read the full resolution here or below. Honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolences to the family of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. Whereas Natalie Elizabeth Lloyd— (1) was born on March 2, 2003, in Joplin, Missouri; (2) graduated from Ozark Christian Academy and Ozark Bible Institute and College; and (3) was known for her exceptionally kind heart and love for everyone she encountered and her dedication to caring for children; Whereas David (referred to in this preamble as “Davy”) Joseph Lloyd, III— (1) was born on July 3, 2000, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; (2) grew up in Haiti, developing a heart for the Haitian community; and (3) graduated from Ozark Bible Institute and College in Neosho in April 2022 and went on to become an effective preacher; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd were married on June 18, 2022, at the Bible Holiness Assembly of God in Neosho, Missouri; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd began their married life together in Neosho, Missouri; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd became full-time missionaries in Haiti in January 2023 with Missions in Haiti, serving the Haitian community and, in particular, Haitian children through a local orphanage; and Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd were tragically killed by unlawful Haitian gangs on May 23, 2024: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-confronts-biden-admin-director-for-lying-to-congress-about-involvement-in-tree-spiking/,Hawley Confronts Biden Admin Director for Lying to Congress about Involvement in Tree-Spiking,2024-06-13,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning on lying to Congress about her ties to tree spiking, a form of eco-terrorism that targets the timber industry and could kill or seriously maim blue-collar loggers. “You just said . . . that you were involved. There were two people convicted in 1989 of putting 500 pounds of spikes in an Idaho forest. . . . You testified that you sent a letter to the Forest Service on their behalf,” said Senator Hawley. Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley further called out Director Stone-Manning for failing to comply with federal investigations into her involvement with tree-spiking after she falsely claimed to have never been under investigation at all.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-transparency-from-energy-department-in-fight-for-missouri-farmers-against-federal-government-land-grab/,Hawley Demands Transparency from Energy Department in Fight For Missouri Farmers Against Federal Government Land Grab,2024-06-12,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Energy Secretary Granholm, urging transparency from her Department on its proposed designation of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC), which is projected to cut across the entirety of Missouri. “Constituents in my state have rightfully complained that the proposal lacks essential information needed to adequately provide comments on the plan,” wrote Senator Hawley. “I have previously called on you to rescind this proposal. And that would be the right thing to do. But at the very least, to respond to serious concerns of constituents in my state, you should disclose the exact location of the proposed corridor, notify the affected landowners, and extend the comment period by at least another 45 days. Farmers and landowners should not live in fear that their land may be subject to a federal takeover,” he concluded. Last week, Senator Hawley voted against a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission nominee who failed to oppose the use of federal eminent domain, a mandate which threatens government seizure of Missourians’ land. Senator Hawley also sent a letter to Secretary Granholm and introduced new legislation last month to protect Missouri farmers from federal attempts to take over their land. Read the full letter here or below. June 12, 2024 The Honorable Jennifer Granholm Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20585 I write to you once again with concern about the Department of Energy’s proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) designation. The proposed corridor that spans my state is vague, leaving farmers and landowners in my state with unanswered questions. To allow landowners additional time to interpret the proposal, I urge you to extend the 45-day comment period that is currently expected to end on June 24, 2024. As you know, on May 8, 2024, the Department of Energy released a list of 10 new proposed National Interest Electric Corridors, spanning more than 3,500 miles across the country. The Midwest-Plains Potential NIETC runs from Kansas to Indiana, cutting across the entirety of Missouri. Alarmingly, guidance document provided by the Department of Energy does not specify the exact area covered by the corridor. It only provides an image of the line across the state and explains that the proposed corridor is five miles wide. How are landowners expected to comment on the proposal if they don’t know if it will be on their land? Constituents in my state have rightfully complained that the proposal lacks essential information needed to adequately provide comments on the plan. The maps provided are simply not specific enough. Landowners should be notified if the proposed route is going to touch their land. Instead, they are left to guess whether or not their land could be taken by the federal government. And they can only be sure that the corridor is on their land when it is finalized. Further, the Midwest-Plains Potential Electric Corridor appears to span the entire path of the Grain Belt Express and Tiger Connector, a transmission line that farmers in my state have fought for years. In 2022, Missouri passed legislation requiring a proportional amount of energy be dropped in the state and that adequate compensation be granted for eminent domain. Now, a NIETC designation opens the door for the federal government to exercise federal eminent domain for new transmission lines in Missouri without consent of landowners in its path. With the stroke of the pen, your department has jeopardized all of the progress made by farmers in my state. I have previously called on you to rescind this proposal. And that would be the right thing to do. But at the very least, to respond to serious concerns of constituents in my state, you should disclose the exact location of the proposed corridor, notify the affected landowners, and extend the comment period by at least another 45 days. Farmers and landowners should not live in fear that their land may be subject to a federal takeover. I urge you to listen to them. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-joins-missouri-radiation-advocates-to-give-update-on-reca-following-senate-lunch-with-johnson/,Hawley Joins Missouri Radiation Advocates to Give Update on RECA Following Senate Lunch with Johnson,2024-06-12,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) joined Missouri radiation advocates in the U.S. Capitol to provide an update on his continued push to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) that lapsed last week thanks to inaction from House leadership. Today’s RECA update following a Republican Senate lunch with Speaker Johnson comes after the Speaker failed to follow through on his promise to meet with Missouri radiation advocates. “. . . Now, nobody in my state—nobody in any state—who is sick and dying of cancer, or any other illness caused by radiation, can even apply for relief. And, so far, Speaker Johnson, after promising these survivors that he would meet with them, he has not met with them. . . . He has not addressed the failure of the House to renew and reauthorize RECA,” said Senator Hawley. He continued, “We are in overtime here. . . . The program has expired, and it is vital that the House act—and act immediately.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-house-leaderships-inaction-on-reca-expiration-date/,Hawley Blasts House Leadership’s Inaction on RECA Expiration Date,2024-06-07,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement, calling out Speaker Mike Johnson for the House’s failure to reauthorize and expand compensation funds for American radiation victims that expire today due to legislative inaction. Earlier this week, Senator Hawley demanded that Speaker Johnson prioritize American radiation victims after his office declined a meeting that Johnson had already promised to Missouri advocates.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-kelly-introduce-bill-boosting-police-recruitment-and-retention/,"Hawley, Kelly Introduce Bill Boosting Police Recruitment and Retention",2024-06-05,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act of 2024. The bill tackles the recruitment and retainment crisis plaguing local law enforcement agencies across the country and seeks to support them. TheEdCOPS Act of 2024 offers education benefits to police officers and their dependents. “As crime rates rise and law enforcement agencies experience staffing shortages, Congress must ensure that states have the resources they need to attract and retain high-quality police officers. This bill would do just that by investing in the men and women in blue who keep our communities safe,” said Senator Hawley. “As the son of two police officers, I have a personal appreciation for the work local law enforcement do every day to keep us safe,” said Senator Kelly. “With theEdCOPS Act, we’re supporting this crucial work by providing them with academic and career opportunities so they can reach their full potential while serving their communities. This investment will retain valuable officers and help recruit new ones, making our state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies stronger.” Background: A 2023 Police Executive Research study shows that police agencies are seeing an officer exodus that exceeds replacement rates. According to the study, agencies saw 50 percent more resignations from officers in 2022 than in 2019, and total sworn officer staffing has dropped nearly 5 percent over the past three years. The EdCOPS Act would ensure that a public safety officer who has served for eight years and commits to serving four more for a single employer would be eligible to receive financial assistance to attend a higher education program. Eligible public safety officers can also transfer unused education benefits to their dependent.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-slams-biden-admin-over-covert-mass-amnesty-scheme-for-illegal-migrants/,Hawley Slams Biden Admin Over Covert Mass Amnesty Scheme for Illegal Migrants,2024-06-04,2024,2024-06,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas condemning the decision to grant hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants de facto amnesty. Recent reporting revealed that, since 2022, the Biden Administration has closed more than 350,000 asylum cases of migrants, leaving them in the country without requiring them to check in with authorities. “Let’s be clear: granting mass amnesty to illegal migrants contradicts any Biden Administration claim that it is now somehow getting “tough” on the border […] Your failure of leadership and complete unwillingness to uphold the law continues to imperil the well-being and lives of American citizens,” wrote Senator Hawley. Read the full letter here or below. June 4, 2024 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas, I write with alarm that your Department once again appears to be circumventing its duty to enforce immigration laws—this time by granting de facto amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants. According to recent reports, since 2022, the Biden Administration has closed the asylum cases of more than 350,000 migrants without a decision on the merits. These migrants are then no longer required to check in with authorities and can pursue other avenues to obtain legal status and remain in the country. Let’s be clear: granting mass amnesty to illegal migrants contradicts any Biden Administration claim that it is now somehow getting “tough” on the border. You must immediately reverse course and put an end to your covert mass amnesty program. According to data gathered by Syracuse University’s Transactional Record Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), the Biden Administration has closed more than 350,000 asylum cases since the beginning of 2022, an unparalleled abuse compared to recent years. Individuals whose asylum cases are terminated are no longer tracked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and can pursue potential pathways to gain legal status. Effectively, you have allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants to remain in the United States indefinitely—for no other reason than the fact that their immigration case was not heard. In other words, you have created a mass de facto amnesty program that shields migrants from deportation. This maneuver poses grave threats to the safety and security of the American people. The closed cases pertain to migrants who did not have a criminal record, but ICE officers have reported to news outlets an increase in cases of migrants committing crimes after their asylum cases have been closed. Just recently, reports indicated that a Venezuelan illegal alien accused of shooting of multiple New York Police Department officers had his immigration case closed in early May 2024. Migrant crime continues to be a major program in this country. Of course, Jose Ibarra, the alleged murderer of Laken Riley, was illegally paroled into the United States by the Biden Administration. Your failure of leadership and complete unwillingness to uphold the law continues to imperil the well-being and lives of American citizens. The American people deserve answers about the Biden Administration’s attempts to create a mass amnesty program for illegal migrants. Please provide answers to the following questions by June 17, 2024: What, if anything, is your Department doing to track the hundreds of thousands of migrants who have had their asylum cases closed without a merits decision? How many migrants who have had their asylum cases closed have submitted applications for the following: a. Family-based visas b. Employment-based visas c. Temporary Protected Status d. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals How many of migrants who have had their asylum cases closed have then committed crimes in the United States? Please provide all responsive internal documents and break this data down by NCIC code. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:24:47Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-condemns-political-conviction-of-trump-on-all-counts-this-is-america-under-democrat-rule/,Hawley Condemns Political Conviction of Trump on All Counts: ‘This is America Under Democrat Rule’,2024-05-30,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements, condemning the conviction of former President Trump on all 34 felony counts brought against him by Manhattan’s radical, far-left District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Senator Hawley has continually condemned the Democrats’ political persecution of President Trump, calling District Attorney Bragg’s New York trial “a hoax of a case.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-house-to-pass-his-reca-proposal-after-johnson-backtracks-on-dirty-extension-bill/,Hawley Urges House to Pass His RECA Proposal After Johnson Backtracks on Dirty Extension Bill,2024-05-29,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed the House will no longer vote on a gutted version of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) that would fail to compensate thousands of radiation victims across the country, including Americans in Missouri, New Mexico, and the Navajo Nation. Senator Hawley’s latest statement urging the House to pass his RECA reauthorization and expansion bill comes after Speaker Johnson flip-flopped on sending a narrow extension of RECA to the House floor amid bipartisan, bicameral backlash. Last week, Senator Hawley objected to a RECA bill offered by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) on the Senator floor and pledged to hold any attempt to pass RECA reauthorization without compensation for Missourians.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:01:11Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-slams-johnson-plan-vote-reca-bill-excluding-missouri-new-mexico-and-hundreds-thousands/,"Hawley Slams Johnson for Plan to Vote on RECA Bill Excluding Missouri, New Mexico, and Hundreds of Thousands of Americans",2024-05-28,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a statement after Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) office informed Senator Hawley that the House would take up a Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) bill that fails to compensate thousands of victims across the country, including in Missouri, New Mexico, and the Navajo Nation. In March, Speaker Johnson pledged to work with interested parties on a reauthorization measure following the House’s failure to take up reauthorization legislation months before its expiration. Last week, Senator Hawley objected to a RECA bill offered by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) on the Senator floor and pledged to hold any attempt to pass RECA reauthorization without the inclusion of compensation for Missourians.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-urges-biden-protect-transport-remains-deceased-missouri-missionaries-0/,Hawley Urges Biden to Protect Transport for Remains of Deceased Missouri Missionaries,2024-05-26,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urged President Biden to mobilize all necessary resources at his disposal to protect the transport of the remains of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. The Lloyds were brutally murdered by Haitian gangs while working as missionaries in the country. Their remains are still not home in Missouri with their families. “While there is now a plan in place to fly Natalie and Davy’s remains back to Missouri, there are serious concerns about the security situation on the ground in Haiti over the next several days. Natalie and Davy’s bodies will need to be transported to the final point of departure, and until that time, there are major risks… I must stress the critical importance of sufficient security personnel to protect the transport during the journey to the final point of departure,” wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, “Natalie and Davy devoted their lives to spreading the Gospel and serving others. As Missouri mourns their loss, I ask you to mobilize all resources at your disposal to protect the transport of the Lloyds’ remains back to Missouri. This is the least your government owes our citizens.” Senator Hawley has been working closely with the State Department since he first learned the Lloyds were in danger. First, to try and provide assistance prior to their death, and now, to bring the Lloyds back home to Missouri. On Friday, Senator Hawley paid tribute to the couple who had dedicated their lives to sharing the gospel and died in the mission field. Read the full letter here or below. May 26, 2024 President Joseph R. Biden Jr. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, Days ago, two Missouri missionaries, Natalie and Davy Lloyd, were brutally murdered by Haitian gangs as they were working to minister to the Haitian people. On the night they were besieged by gangs, my office urgently requested help from the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. The Embassy informed us it was ‘too dangerous’ to send police to aid the Lloyds. Now they are dead. As I write, Natalie and Davy Lloyd’s remains are still not home and reunited with their families. Their government failed them in their hour of need. Now I ask that you take all available steps to ensure that adequate security measures are in place to safely return Natalie and Davy’s remains to the United States. I ask that you take action as expeditiously as possible. While there is now a plan in place to fly Natalie and Davy’s remains back to Missouri, there are serious concerns about the security situation on the ground in Haiti over the next several days. Natalie and Davy’s bodies will need to be transported to the final point of departure, and until that time, there are major risks. The situation on the ground in Port-au-Prince remains anarchic. Haitian gangs are heavily armed and could delay or even hijack the vehicles carrying the Lloyds’ bodies. I must stress the critical importance of sufficient security personnel to protect the transport during the journey to the final point of departure. Natalie and Davy devoted their lives to spreading the Gospel and serving others. As Missouri mourns their loss, I ask you to mobilize all resources at your disposal to protect the transport of the Lloyds’ remains back to Missouri. This is the least your government owes our citizens. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:01:11Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-blasts-attempt-stop-reca-expansion-pledges-no-reca-bill-without-missouri-will-pass-senate/,"Hawley Blasts Attempt to Stop RECA Expansion, Pledges No RECA Bill Without Missouri Will Pass Senate",2024-05-23,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"“There’s nothing clean about this bill . . . It leaves Missouri filthy, dirty with nuclear radiation.” Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted the so-called “clean” extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah). Senator Hawley objected to the proposal which would have extended the program without any additional coverage for the hundreds of thousands of victims across America in places like Missouri. “Well, there is nothing clean about this bill. No, it leaves Missouri filthy, dirty, with nuclear radiation […] What has the federal government done? Not a thing. What would this bill do? Not a thing,” said Senator Hawley. He continued, “for fifty years the United States government hasn’t paid a penny in my state, in New Mexico, [to] the Navajo Nation, in Arizona, to the miners, our veterans, nothing. Nothing. They’re the ones who made the mess. In Missouri, it’s still not cleaned up.” Click here or above to watch the entire speech. “I will not consent to any short term stop gap, to any halfway measure. I will not give my consent to it. It will not pass this floor with my consent. This body has acted. This body has spoken and there can be no turning back now. We are not going to turn our backs on the victims. Not any longer. It’s been fifty years in the state of Missouri. It’s been just as long in New Mexico. It’s been just as long for the Navajo Nation. It’s been just as long for the uranium miners, our veterans. There can be no going back now,” he concluded. Background: Senator Hawley has been the leading voice in the fight to secure just compensation for nuclear radiation victims, including Missourians in the greater St. Louis area and Americans across the country. Senator Hawley’s legislation to reauthorize and expand RECA has passed the Senate twice with overwhelming bipartisan support. It is now incumbent on the House of Representatives to send Senator Hawley’s legislation to the floor for a vote.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-rubio-blast-mckinsey-lies-push-firm-dissolve-ties-china/,"Hawley, Rubio Blast McKinsey Lies, Push Firm to Dissolve Ties with China",2024-05-22,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, pressuring the company to dissolve its ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Senator Hawley has introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from working with consulting firms that hold a contract with the Chinese government, Chinese Communist Party, or subsidiaries, affiliates, or proxies thereof. This bill—the Time to Choose Act—recently passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) with strong bipartisan support. HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Senator Rubio have joined the bill as co-sponsors. “Your company’s inability to come clean about its dealings with the PRC disqualifies it from future work with the United States government,” the Senators wrote. “We will continue to work to ensure McKinsey does not receive another dollar from the U.S. government until such time as the company owns up to its work on behalf of the Chinese government, severs all ties to the PRC, and commits to patriotic service on behalf of the United States of America.” In February, Mr. Sternfels testified under oath that the company had no ties with China. Meanwhile, reporting revealed that the Urban China Initiative – a McKinsey-helmed project –released a book that directly contributed to China’s Made in China 2025 industrial plan, which accelerated Chinese trade abuses and the deterioration of U.S.-China relations. Read the full letter here or below. May 21, 2024 Mr. Bob Sternfels Global Management Partner McKinsey & Company 555 California Street Suite 4700 San Francisco, CA 94104 Dear Mr. Sternfels: We write once again regarding McKinsey & Company’s work on behalf of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). You have stated, under oath, that “we do no work, and to the best of my knowledge never have, for the Chinese Communist Party or for the central government in China.” McKinsey spokespeople have stated on other occasions that the company’s client service policy forbids work in the PRC “on topics connected to defense, intelligence, justice or police issues.” Public reporting suggests these statements are false. At best, they are lawyerly evasions that fail to grapple with McKinsey’s role in supporting the most powerful adversary of the United States. The Financial Times reported earlier this year that a McKinsey-led think tank, the Urban China Initiative, produced a report, which our offices possess, to inform the PRC’s 13th Five-Year Plan and “Made in China 2025” industrial strategy. The report, titled, The Trend and Impact of World Technological Revolution and Industrial Transformation, made scores of recommendations to enhance the military and industrial capabilities of the Chinese government. For example, the report urges the Chinese government to “vigorously promote” military-civil fusion, the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) strategy of absorbing commercial research and technology for military purposes. The report also contemplates how the PLA can deploy robots and autonomous systems to “improve the success rate of combat operations.” It also schemes about how the PRC can strengthen its national champions in advanced sensors to “eventually take control of the industry from foreign firms”—a takeover that is in progress today. While the report was written in the staid language of management consulting, ultimately it was an attempt to help the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) dominate the United States and other countries in cutting-edge fields, including cloud computing, the internet of things, big data, mobile internet, robotics, 3D printing, advanced materials, self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence, nonconventional oil and gas, electric vehicles, energy storage, renewable energy, and human genomic technology. The implications go beyond economic competition. The report notes that technologies such as these “will have a great impact on future wars and the development of the national defense industry.” Of course, McKinsey claims that “[t]he Urban China Initiative is not McKinsey, and it did not perform work on McKinsey’s behalf.” Another evasion. McKinsey co-founded the Urban China Initiative. The think tank was based at the same address as McKinsey’s Beijing office. The Urban China Initiative website, which was hosted on a domain owned by McKinsey, directed press inquiries to McKinsey’s Beijing office. McKinsey’s top China hand, Lola Woetzel—who then went by the name “Jonathan”—wrote the foreword to the report. The foreword acknowledges that “McKinsey has compiled the relevant research data and added economic benefit indicators for quantitative screening” for the report. In fact, some passages detail examples in the United States which appear to mirror previous McKinsey reports. Woetzel also hand-delivered the report to the PRC’s second-highest-ranking official at the time, Premier Li Keqiang. McKinsey understandably wishes to disown the Urban China Initiative now that its work for the CCP has come to light, but one has to admit the offspring bears a strong resemblance to the parent. Of course, the Urban China Initiative is not the only evidence of your firm’s assistance to the CCP. A few of the more notable pieces of evidence include: McKinsey has performed work on behalf of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the PRC, which are the industrial arms of the Chinese government and its representatives in overseas trade. The New York Times claims that McKinsey & Company has worked for “at least 22 of the 100 biggest state-owned companies” in the PRC. McKinsey & Company’s SOE clients reportedly include the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), which has constructed military outposts for the PLA in the South China Sea, and the China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), a key part of the PLA’s naval logistics. McKinsey disclosed a commercial relationship with “the Chinese government” in a September 2020 court filing. McKinsey’s official website for its PRC-related work, since scrubbed from the Internet, claimed that McKinsey has “served over 20 different central, provincial, and municipal government agencies on a wide range of economic planning, urban redevelopment, and social sector issues.” The PRC and its propaganda organs have credited McKinsey for consulting on various initiatives. McKinsey held a corporate retreat in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in 2018, where the government of the CCP is committing genocide against the Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups. Your company’s inability to come clean about its dealings with the PRC disqualifies it from future work with the United States government—a government your company has worked to undermine both economically and militarily at the behest of our nation’s primary geopolitical adversary. We will continue to work to ensure McKinsey does not receive another dollar from the U.S. government until such time as the company owns up to its work on behalf of the Chinese government, severs all ties to the PRC, and commits to patriotic service on behalf of the United States of America. Sincerely,",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-gillibrand-announce-bipartisan-legislation-protect-postal-workers-rising-crime/,"Hawley, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Postal Workers from Rising Crime",2024-05-20,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act to protect postal workers from an alarming uptick in violent assaults committed against them and modernize postal collection boxes to crack down on mail theft. “Postal carriers work day in and day out to fulfill critical needs, like package deliveries, that Americans often take for granted. The recent uptick in violent assaults against these men and women is unacceptable and inexcusable. Congress should protect our postal workers on the job, and that starts by increasing enforcement of the law for crimes committed against them,” said Senator Hawley. “Amid a concerning uptick in postal crime, I’m proud to be introducing this critical bipartisan legislation to protect our mail and those who deliver it,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This bill will make long-overdue upgrades to mailboxes around the country to safeguard against the theft of Americans’ sensitive information. It will also strengthen penalties for assaulting a postal worker, helping ensure that the hard-working men and women who deliver our mail are not put in harm’s way because of their jobs. I look forward to getting this bill passed.” The Protect Our Letter Carriers Act would: Empower the Attorney General to vigorously prosecute any case of assault against a postal worker. Direct the Attorney General to appoint an assistant U.S. attorney in each judiciary district to oversee the investigation and prosecution of alleged postal crimes. Require the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend its guidelines, ensuring that the assault or robbery of a postal worker is prosecuted in the same manner as the assault or robbery of a law enforcement officer. Authorize $7 billion over five years to install high security collection boxes and to replace older versions of the universal mailbox key with an electronic version. Senator Hawley recently pressed the Postmaster General and United States Postal Service CEO for answers on a string of Missouri postal issues, including the delayed rebuilding of the Baring, Mo. Post Office and ongoing mail and delivery delays in the greater St. Louis, Mo. and Kansas City, Mo. regions.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-whitehouse-bill-support-law-enforcement-and-prevent-officer-suicides-passes-committee/,"Hawley, Whitehouse Bill to Support Law Enforcement and Prevent Officer Suicides Passes Committee",2024-05-16,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill provides grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and establishes suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers. The senators first introduced the STOIC Act in 2019, and it was signed into law later that year. Earlier this month, they introduced a bill to reauthorize the program before it expires. Passing committee is the first step toward securing reauthorization. “There’s no better way to honor National Police Week than by having the backs of those who have ours,” said Senator Hawley. “The STOIC Act reaffirms our commitment to law enforcement at a time when they need support and life-saving resources more than ever. I’m grateful my colleagues have joined me and Senator Whitehouse in standing with our men and women in blue.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-bill-cracking-down-mckinsey-management-consultants-ccp-ties-passes-committee/,"Hawley Bill Cracking Down on McKinsey, Management Consultants’ CCP Ties Passes Committee",2024-05-15,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the Time to Choose Act, passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC). The bill, which Senator Hawley first put forth in 2022, and reintroduced earlier this year, prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal agencies from contracting with consulting firms like McKinsey & Company who are also doing business with the Chinese government or its affiliates. “American companies should be dedicated to advancing American interests, but firms like McKinsey are compromised—and our government is rewarding them,”said Senator Hawley. “My bill would require government contractors to choose between standing with the U.S. in its efforts to protect Americans against China’s imperial ambitions or standing with the CCP, and I’m glad the committee has advanced it.” The Time to Choose Act would:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-fights-defend-missouri-landowners-federal-takeover/,Hawley Fights to Defend Missouri Landowners From a Federal Takeover,2024-05-15,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Secretary Granholm and introduced new legislation to block federal attempts to seize Missourians’ land. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), led by Senate Democrats and signed by President Biden, gave the Department of Energy (DOE) authority to designate new transmission line corridors and seize land from Missouri landowners. Last week the DOE announced the next stage in this National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) process, proposing a corridor across Missouri. If implemented, this designation will allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve eminent domain for new transmission lines even when they have been previously denied by state regulators. Senator Hawley wrote to DOE Secretary Granholm urging her to stop the implementation and protect Missouri landowners. “This issue is important to farmers in my state, who have already had to deal with Invenergy’s attempts to build electric transmission lines through farmlands […] by designating a new NIETC in Missouri, you have chosen to federalize this issue and take any future consideration away from state regulators […] I strongly urge you to stop any further consideration of this project and listen to the farmers of Missouri,” wrote Senator Hawley. Following his letter, Senator Hawley introduced new legislation, the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act to repeal these provisions permanently and give back Missouri landowners’ rights to advocate for their property. The Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act would: Prohibit FERC from issuing electrical siting permits where State regulators already have jurisdiction to authorize these projects. Require FERC to find that any proposed electrical transmission projects it approves minimizes adverse effects on landowners and farmers, adequately compensates them for any loss, and provides benefits to consumers in the State. Prohibit FERC from reviewing any electrical siting applications where a State regulator has previously denied an application. Read the full letter to Secretary Granholm here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-bill-prohibit-taxpayer-dollars-funding-new-biden-admin-illegal-immigrant-id/,Hawley Introduces Bill to Prohibit Taxpayer Dollars from Funding New Biden Admin Illegal Immigrant ID Program,2024-05-14,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act, barring President Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using taxpayers’ dollars to issue identity cards to illegal immigrants. “Joe Biden opened the border and ushered in an era of unprecedented chaos in the U.S. And, now, rather than getting the crisis under control, he wants to use Americans’ money to fund ID cards for illegals,” said Senator Hawley. “Enough. Biden should be deporting illegal immigrants and securing our border—not giving them IDs and making it easier for them to take advantage of taxpayer benefits.” Under a new DHS initiative set to launch this summer, the ICE Secure Docket Card Program is poised to provide thousands of illegal immigrants with “Secure Docket Cards” featuring a photograph and biographical information. These identity cards risk enabling illegal immigrants to exploit certain privileges and government benefits, such as housing, healthcare, or transportation—all at American taxpayers’ expense—while incentivizing more illegal immigration into the country. The No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act would: Restrict the DHS Secretary from using taxpayer funds to establish the ICE Secure Docket Card program or any other program that would provide taxpayer-funded identity cards to illegal immigrants. Require the DHS Inspector General to report any costs associated with the ICE Secure Docket Card program or any other program that would provide taxpayer-funded identity cards to illegal immigrants.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/senators-hawley-vance-and-rubio-urge-biden-block-us-steel-sale-foreign-company/,"Senators Hawley, Vance, and Rubio Urge Biden to Block U.S. Steel Sale to Foreign Company",2024-05-10,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), JD Vance (R-Ohio), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to block Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel. President Biden has repeatedly and publicly expressed his support for preventing a foreign takeover of one of America’s flagship companies. Nonetheless, Biden has refused to use his authority as president to block the deal. “By law you possess the authority to block the sale of U.S. Steel unilaterally under the Defense Production Act, 50 U.S.C. § 4565(d), or the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. § 1702(a), when a national emergency is declared. You may exercise these powers now,” the Senators wrote. They continued, “Pronouncements about what you consider ‘vital’ or what you think ‘should’ happen to U.S. Steel are worthless unless you act to keep U.S. Steel under American control.” Senator Hawley has been a leader on this issue. In December of last year, he sent a letter with Senators Vance and Rubio to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), urging her to block the sale of U.S. Steel to the Japanese steel company. Read the full letter here or below: May 9, 2024 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: We write to express our frustration with your public statements regarding the sale of U.S. Steel Corporation (“U.S. Steel”) to Nippon Steel Corporation (“Nippon”). For weeks you have maintained that “it is vital for [U.S. Steel] to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated.” You have since asserted that it “should remain an American company . . . American-owned and American-operated.” These statements amount to wishes, not declarations, and belie your authority as President of the United States. By law you possess the authority to block the sale of U.S. Steel unilaterally under the Defense Production Act, 50 U.S.C. § 4565(d), or the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. § 1702(a), when a national emergency is declared. You may exercise these powers now. Pronouncements about what you consider “vital” or what you think “should” happen to U.S. Steel are worthless unless you act to keep U.S. Steel under American control. Your predecessor displayed no such reticence. President Trump exercised his powers to suspend or prohibit foreign transactions unilaterally more than any other president. He forced divestitures to safeguard the American semiconductor industry and protect Americans’ data from firms linked to foreign adversaries. He has already declared that he would block the sale of U.S. Steel. We urge you to summon the courage to do the right thing. Declare whether you will exercise your presidential authority to prohibit or suspend the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon. Sincerely, Josh Hawley United States Senator J.D. Vance United States Senator",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-deportations-visa-cancellations-undocumented-students-participating-violent-anti/,"Hawley Demands Deportations, Visa Cancellations for Undocumented Students Participating in Violent Anti-Israel Protests",2024-05-09,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, put witnesses on record in yesterday’s hearing, pressing them on whether they support deporting and canceling visas for undocumented students participating in unlawful anti-Israel protests. “Is there anybody . . . who thinks that we should not deport students who are here unlawfully . . . who are calling for the death of Jewish students, who are violating the laws of the U.S.?” asked Senator Hawley. “We should a moral message that if you do that, and you are here unlawfully, you should be deported. If you are here on a student visa, you ought to have your visa canceled,” he continued. Watch the full video here or above.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:01:11Z https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-demands-house-leadership-vote-reauthorize-reca-compensation-nuclear-radiation-victims/,Hawley Demands House Leadership Vote to Reauthorize RECA Before Compensation for Nuclear Radiation Victims Expires,2024-05-09,2024,2024-05,Republican,Senate,MO,Josh Hawley,H001089,www.hawley.senate.gov,hawley,https://www.hawley.senate.gov/press-releases/page/,scraper,"Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke on the Senate floor, calling for the House of Representatives to immediately reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). RECA funding—which is set to expire on June 7—compensates American victims whom the federal government has poisoned through its nuclear testing programs. Senator Hawley specifically addressed Speaker Mike Johnson, urging him to send RECA to the House floor before it is too late: “There’s only one month remaining before this vital program, this commitment that this nation has made to the working people of this nation, to the veterans of this nation, who have served this country, before this commitment runs out,” said Senator Hawley. “We have one month to go—and the House has not acted,” he continued. Click here or above to watch the full speech. “The bill for this radiation has been paid. It’s been paid by the American people. . . . They’re the ones who are dying. They’re the ones who are having to forgo cancer treatments, treatments for their children . . . because their government has exposed them to this radiation negligently . . . It’s time the government bore its share,” Senator Hawley concluded. Senator Hawley has been the leading voice in the fight to secure just compensation for nuclear radiation victims, including Missourians in the greater St. Louis area and Americans across the country. Senator Hawley’s legislation to reauthorize and expand RECA already passed the Senate twice in overwhelming bipartisan fashion. It is now incumbent on the House of Representatives to send the bill to the floor for a vote.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:12:30Z