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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-bill-honor-wwi-hello-girls-signed-law,Congressman Cleaver’s Bill to Honor WWI “Hello Girls” Signed Into Law,2024-12-26,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – This week, President Biden signed into law the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), which included the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act—bipartisan legislation that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Sharice Davids (D-KS). The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to more than 220 American women who served as essential telephone operators with the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. Known as the “Hello Girls,” the women were the first female soldiers to be officially deployed to a combat zone in American history and were instrumental in the allied war effort throughout WWI. Joining recipients like George Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress and has been awarded to only 186 recipients since the Revolutionary War.

“After years of hard work to ensure these patriotic women receive the recognition they deserve for their sacrifice to the country, I’m thrilled that my legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls has become law,” said Congressman Cleaver. “As someone whose uncle was a Tuskegee Airman, I know firsthand how important these recognitions are to the families of those who defended our freedom, and I’m thankful that the descendants of the Hello Girls will receive formal appreciation from a grateful nation for their loved one’s service to the United States when we needed them most.”

“The Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit, also known as the Hello Girls, played an indispensable role in linking American troops during World War I,” said Congressman Graves. “When General John J. Pershing identified that communication failures were hindering the war effort, he recognized the need for skilled operators. These courageous women stepped forward and served with exceptional honor. However, their contributions were overlooked for many years, and it wasn’t until 1977 that they were formally recognized as veterans. I’m thrilled that we were able to get this included in NDAA and honor their legacy with the Congressional Gold Medal they so richly deserve.""

""On behalf of the United States WWI Centennial Commission, I want to commend the Congress for moving forward toward righting this century-old wrong by recognizing our first women soldiers with this superb salute,” said Daniel Dayton, Executive Director, United States World War I Centennial Commission. “The Commission also salutes the ‘army’ of Hello Girls descendants, major veterans associations, and volunteers for their unwavering support of this effort on behalf of the Signal Corps women who served in The War That Changed the World.""

""The women of the WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps, nicknamed Hello Girls, volunteered to do their bit to support the Doughboys and to save Europe because they had language skills to offer to become bilingual telephone operators for the AEF,” said Catherine Bourgin, Granddaughter of Edmee LeRoux, WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps. “My grandmother and all her fellow women soldiers changed the course of history for all American women by demonstrating that women soldiers could perform essential military duties as well as, and even better than, their male counterparts and changed the course of modern warfare with their effective management of high-speed tactical communications. During their sixty-year fight for their veterans status and benefits, they showed leadership and determination while establishing a foothold for future generations of women to serve in the U.S. military. As a granddaughter of a Hello Girl, Edmee LeRoux, I’m overjoyed to have contributed to the Hello Girls campaign team effort for this once in a lifetime honor of a Congressional Gold Medal. I wish to thank Representatives Cleaver, Graves, Davids, and Mace for their leadership by recognizing America’s first women soldiers with the nation’s highest civilian honor.""

""I am excited to see the trailblazing Hello Girls being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal,” said Carolyn Timbie, Granddaughter of Hello Girls Chief Operator Grace Banker. “My grandmother, Grace Banker, and all of the Hello Girls have waited long enough for their day of recognition.""

Formally known as the Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators, the Hello Girls were recruited by General John J. Pershing in 1917 as the first group of women to hold non-medical positions in the U.S. Army. With telecommunication in battle still relatively new at the time, General Pershing was looking for experienced individuals that could improve communication on the front lines. As the telephone operator field was dominated by women at the time, General Pershing made the decision to form the specialized unit comprised solely of women for the first time in American history. It was required that the women be bilingual in both French and English so that they could effectively communicate and coordinate with French and American forces. By the end of the war, the Hello Girls had connected over 26 million calls in support of the war effort, and even continued to serve in Europe to organize the return of American forces following the armistice.

First introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Cleaver in 2019, passage of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is the final outstanding recommendation of the WWI Centennial Commission (WWICC). The WWICC was created under the World War I Centennial Commission Act, which was introduced by Congressman Cleaver in recognition of the centennial of WWI and to honor the veterans who served during the global conflict. Since the creation of the WWICC, Congressman Cleaver has secured millions of dollars in federal funding to support its mission, including the creation of a World War I Memorial in the nation’s capital to go along with the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.

The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is endorsed by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, AMVETS, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Military Women’s Memorial, and the Fort Gordon Historical Museum Society. The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

Official text of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is available here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-bergman-press-usps-delivery-standards,"Reps. Cleaver, Bergman Press USPS on Delivery Standards",2024-12-23,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) announced a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, rebuking the United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership for lowering their delivery standards for Fiscal Year 2025. The bipartisan letter stressed the need for the unelected and unaccountable DeJoy to address these service issues within his agency, as millions of Americans depend on timely deliveries.

In the letter to the Postmaster General, the lawmakers wrote:

“Instead of directly addressing the issues that caused the agency to miss its targets in FY2024, USPS has now chosen to lower its service standards – concealing its shortcomings, deflecting public criticism, and likely paving the way for further reductions in mail service to our communities. This decision sidesteps accountability and improvement, eroding public trust and setting a troubling precedent for future performance evaluations.”

In recent years, Congressman Cleaver has voiced numerous concerns with the USPS about performance issues. In October 2022, Reps. Cleaver and Sam Graves (R-MO) sent a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy expressing concerns about the agency’s failure to fulfill their congressionally mandated duty to provide six-day mail delivery. In December 2022, the Postal Service responded with complaints about low unemployment rates in the Kansas City region and encouraged residents to apply to work for the USPS, without offering a plan for the agency to meet their mandate.

In March 2023, Reps. Cleaver and Graves called on Postmaster General DeJoy to deliver a plan to address mail delivery delays, fulfill the USPS’s legal obligation to deliver mail 6 days per week, and listen to the concerns of Kansas City residents who had been frustrated with the performance of their local USPS branches. Following that letter, the USPS OIG announced they would conduct an audit of delayed mail and delivery operations in the Northland and the Kansas City area. The audit was completed in August of last year.

In January 2024, Cleaver and Graves led a cohort of fellow lawmakers calling on USPS to halt price increases on stamps, following the agency’s record-breaking fourth rate increase in the last eighteen months. The legislators demanded USPS address the failings of the Delivering for America Plan and turn around performance issues of the USPS in order to legitimize a price hike for consumers.

In March 2024, Congressman Cleaver, along with Reps. Graves and Mark Alford (R-MO), introduced the Pony Up Act to protect consumers by requiring the USPS to pay any late fees incurred on bills due to delayed delivery service.

In April 2024, Rep. Cleaver joined bipartisan calls opposing USPS consolidation and operational changes across the country. The bipartisan group of 20 Members of Congress denounced the U.S. Postal Service’s nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks nationwide.

In June 2024, Congressman Cleaver introduced the bipartisan Postal Processing Protection Act with Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) to require the USPS to protect mail processing centers in communities throughout the nation by mandating individual studies on the consequences of consolidating or closing any such facilities.

The official letter from Reps. Cleaver and Bergman is available here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-vote-avoid-another-republican-shutdown,Rep. Cleaver’s Statement on Vote to Avoid Another Republican Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to avoid another Republican shutdown.

“Once again, Democrats have come to rescue House Republicans from shutting down the federal government after they reneged on the original bipartisan, bicameral agreement earlier this week. Following 48 hours of unnecessary chaos from the Speaker and my Republican colleagues, Congress ended up right where we should have started weeks ago: with a Continuing Resolution that keeps the government funded, provides desperately needed disaster assistance for devastated communities, including $1.53 billion for Missouri, and ensures much-needed aid for our farming community.

“While a CR is not the ideal way to fund the most powerful nation in the world at a time of grave threats around the globe, a federal shutdown would cause even more destruction. Had Republicans adhered to the wishes of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, millions of America’s service members, federal workers, contractors, and families would have gone without pay right before the holiday season; critical government services would have been disrupted; and our economic recovery would have taken a massive blow.

“While I remain deeply frustrated with the way this process played out, and extremely disappointed that critical provisions like funding for pediatric cancer research and PBM reform were removed by Republicans, nobody wins in a government shutdown. But the American people lose.

“For that reason, I decided to accept this compromise legislation.”

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Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://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://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-auto-data-privacy-and-autonomy-act,Rep. Burlison Introduces Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Eric Burlison,B001316,burlison.house.gov,burlison,https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, a crucial step toward protecting the personal privacy of American vehicle owners. The bill ensures consumers maintain control over the data generated by their automobiles, prohibits unauthorized data sharing, and strengthens safeguards against misuse by manufacturers and foreign entities. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a companion bill in the Senate, highlighting the commitment to addressing this critical issue.

“Americans shouldn’t have to trade their privacy for convenience when driving their cars,” said Rep. Burlison. “This legislation prioritizes the rights of consumers, safeguarding their sensitive personal information from exploitation. I’m grateful to Sen. Mike Lee for leading this effort in the Senate.”

“Ownership should mean control,” said Senator Lee. “Americans deserve to decide who has access to their personal data and how it is used—whether they are driving to work, harvesting crops, or operating machinery on a construction site. This bill empowers individuals to regain control of their vehicle data and restores transparency to a system that has left too many in the dark.”

Key Provisions:

Control Over Data: Prevents manufacturers from accessing or selling vehicle data without the owner’s explicit, written consent.

Restrictions on Sharing: Limits data sharing to specific circumstances, such as emergencies or court orders.

National Security Protections: Prohibits data sharing with entities tied to nations like China, Russia, and Iran.

Consumer Access: Requires manufacturers to provide owners with free access to their vehicle data and the ability to delete it.

A study by the Mozilla Foundation found that 92% of car brands provide drivers little or no control over their data, with many collecting highly sensitive information and sharing it with third parties, including advertisers and potentially adversarial nations. Auto data monetization is projected to generate $450-$750 billion by 2030, incentivizing intrusive practices that compromise consumer privacy.

“The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act puts Americans back in the driver’s seat when it comes to their personal data,” Burlison added.

Click here to read the bill text.

Cosponsors: Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05)

Group Support:

Bill Chankel, CEO - National Association of Fleet Administrators

“NAFA, the national association of public and private fleet managers, is pleased to see progress on the important subject of data access for vehicle owners and lessees. We appreciate the efforts of Senator Lee and Representative Burlison in developing legislation to ensure that vehicle owners and lessees have unrestricted access to the data generated by the vehicles they operate, data that is critical to ongoing improvements in efficient fleet operations. We look forward to working with the Congress and other stakeholders in developing effective bipartisan legislation on vehicle data access.”

Sharky Laguana, President – Board of Directors of the American Car Rental Association

“The American Car Rental Association (ACRA) strongly supports the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, which aims to protect consumer data privacy and give vehicle owners greater control over their data. The data access for vehicle owners and data deletion provisions for consumers are crucial for ensuring transparency, fairness, and privacy protection.

Facilitating open APIs (application programming interfaces) allows consumers and vehicle owners to delete data from the vehicle’s infotainment system that may have been downloaded during the consumer’s use. This provision helps maintain consumer privacy and ensures that personal information is effectively managed. Both the vehicle owner data access and consumer data deletion provisions align with ACRA's mission to drive growth and innovation while safeguarding customer privacy. This legislation will help ensure fair competition by removing unnecessary barriers imposed by manufacturers and giving car rental companies more flexibility to innovate.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-reliable-grid-act-2024,Rep. Burlison Introduces the Reliable Grid Act of 2024,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Eric Burlison,B001316,burlison.house.gov,burlison,https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"According to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2023 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, most of the United States’ electric grid is either at an elevated or high risk of disruptions and outages. The Reliable Grid Act of 2024 prevents the EPA from enforcing rules and regulations that restrict electric generating units unless all areas served by the power system are assessed as “Normal Risk” by the NERC’s risk report. This will help ease the burden on the electric grid and ensure Americans are free from any new EPA rule or regulation

“For decades, the EPA has implemented regulations that place unnecessary burdens on the energy sector and strain the United States’ electric grid,” said Rep. Burlison. “It is completely unacceptable that a large portion of the United States’ electric grid is either at an elevated or high risk of power disruptions and outages. My bill protects Americans from the rogue bureaucrats at the EPA who are more concerned with pushing climate alarmism than ensuring Americans have access to abundant, affordable, and reliable electricity,” concluded Rep. Burlison.

“America’s grid is in a state of rapidly worsening crisis, with the Federal government and many state governments pursuing a ruinous policy of reducing the supply of reliable power plants through shutdowns and increasing demand for reliable power through EV and other electrification mandates. The crisis is being compounded by new demand from data centers and AI,” said Alex Epstein, president of the Center for Industrial Progress and creator of Energy Talking Points.

I have said for years that the most obvious and urgent step is to pause all new grid-threatening activity by the EPA—the leading force shutting down reliable power plants—until the grid crisis is resolved.

Thankfully, Rep. Eric Burlison has offered a bill, the Reliable Grid Act, that does exactly that. If passed, the Act would stop the premature retirement of reliable generators by the EPA Administrator until the EPA demonstrates it can reliably meet electricity demand without frequent shortages in supply and in capacity safety margins.

I hope the new Congress and Administration takes up the Reliable Grid Act as a top priority. It is a crucial step toward undoing the near-fatal damage the outgoing administration has done to our grid and moving toward a future of abundant, affordable, and ultra-reliable American electricity,” stated Alex Epstein.

Click here to read the bill text.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-secures-property-rights-protections-table-rock-lake-house-passed,Rep. Burlison Secures Property Rights Protections for Table Rock Lake in House-Passed WRDA,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Eric Burlison,B001316,burlison.house.gov,burlison,https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-7) proudly announces that the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and now heads to the President’s desk. The final bill includes critical language he championed to safeguard the rights of property owners along Table Rock Lake.

Click here or on the image above to watch Rep. Burlison discuss this huge win.

“This legislation brings much-needed clarity for families and property owners at Table Rock Lake,"" said Burlison. “Whether it’s protecting septic systems essential to their homes or preventing costly relocations due to past property line discrepancies, these provisions offer practical solutions and peace of mind to homeowners.”

This significant provision within the WRDA allows for the continued presence of eligible structures, including septic systems, dwellings, and minor encroachments, on Army Corps of Engineers land around Table Rock Lake.

""This is a victory for the families who call Table Rock Lake home,"" Burlison emphasized.

This passage marks a significant achievement in protecting the property rights of constituents and ensuring that local communities can thrive without undue regulatory interference. Representative Burlison looks forward to the President signing the bill to provide the needed relief and clarity for Table Rock Lake property owners.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://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://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/senate-passes-graves-led-water-resources-bill,Senate Passes Graves-led Water Resources Bill,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) commended the U.S. Senate for approving the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation’s water resources infrastructure.

The measure was previously approved by the House on December 10, 2024, by a vote of 399 to 18, and now goes to the President to be signed into law.

WRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake locally-driven infrastructure and water resources projects that also deliver regional and national benefits to strengthen the nation’s global competitiveness and supply chain, grow the economy, move goods throughout the country, protect communities from flooding, and more.

Congress has passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.

“Getting this legislation signed into law means that Congress has maintained the schedule of regularly passing WRDA improvements and reforms every two years,” said Chairman Sam Graves. “WRDA 2024 makes much needed reforms at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to streamline processes, reduce cumbersome red tape, and get projects done faster. The bill also provides critical water resource infrastructure improvements for communities across America – from ports to levees to navigation channels, and more.”

In the House, WRDA was introduced by Graves and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA).

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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://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/burlisons-fit-procurement-act-passes-house-poised-save-taxpayers-millions,"Burlison’s FIT Procurement Act Passes House, Poised to Save Taxpayers Millions",2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Eric Burlison,B001316,burlison.house.gov,burlison,https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Group Support:

Alliance for Digital Innovation

""ADI extends its sincere thanks to Rep. Burlison for his leadership on this bill. Additionally, ADI greatly appreciates the Committee’s willingness to engage on the important topic of federal technology acquisition. A bipartisan focus on updating federal acquisition policy enables to the government to be more efficient and effective in a modern digital world. We look forward to further collaboration in the future.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-supports-passage-federal-judiciary-stabilization-act,Wagner Supports Passage of the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act:

“The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has had a temporary judgeship for decades, and this judgeship was set to expire in 2025. It is only right to finally convert it to permanent status and provide a measure of certainty to our region. I was pleased to champion this bipartisan legislation and lead this effort to convert numerous temporary judgeships around the country, including in our very own Eastern District of Missouri, to permanent status. Caseloads at District Courts have continued to rise, and it would not serve the cause of justice to allow these judgeships to expire and further burden the system. This legislation will ensure our Eastern District of Missouri Court can better protect our communities and ensure criminals are brought to justice in a timely manner.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-joins-bipartisan-call-provide-additional-federal-funding,Rep. Cleaver Joins Bipartisan Call to Provide Additional Federal Funding for 2026 World Cup Security Needs,2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), co-chair of the Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, has joined a bipartisan cohort of lawmakers in the House of Representatives calling on Congress to provide additional federal funding to support security needs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Kansas City and 10 other American cities. Along with 47 other lawmakers, Congressman Cleaver is calling for an additional $625 million in federal investments across the 11 World Cup Host Cities to support the unprecedented security needs that come with the global competition.

In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the lawmakers wrote:

“To help ensure the safety and security of spectators, teams, and communities across the country during the tournament, additional resources are needed for a wide range of State and local security services. This includes increased training, readiness exercises, cybersecurity defenses, expanded emergency response and policing services, as well as heightened screening at major transportation hubs among other security needs.”

The lawmakers continued:

“We understand the Host Cities have been working closely with DHS to identify the scope of security risks and determine an efficient and effective way to execute federal funding to address these security needs. Given the lead-time required for security activities in advance of the World Cup, it is imperative that funding is provided in FY2025.”

Additionally, Congressman Cleaver delivered his own letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, calling on Congress to provide additional federal funding to support security, infrastructure, transportation, and other needs of the 11 World Cup Host Cities.

The official letter from lawmakers is available here.

The official letter from Rep. Cleaver is available here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-bill-honor-wwi-hello-girls-passed-house,Congressman Cleaver’s Bill to Honor WWI “Hello Girls” Passed by House of Representatives,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – This week, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 (NDAA), which included the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act—bipartisan legislation that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Sharice Davids (D-KS). The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act would award the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, to more than 220 American women who served as essential telephone operators with the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. Known as the “Hello Girls,” the women were the first female soldiers to be officially deployed to a combat zone in American history and were instrumental in the allied war effort throughout WWI.

“After years of hard work to ensure these patriotic women receive the recognition they deserve for their sacrifice to the country, I’m thrilled that my legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls will soon become law,” said Congressman Cleaver. “As someone whose uncle was a Tuskegee Airman, I know firsthand how important these recognitions are to the families of those who defended our freedom, and I’m thankful that the descendants of the Hello Girls will receive formal appreciation from a grateful nation for their loved one’s service to the United States when we needed them most.”

“The Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit, also known as the Hello Girls, played an indispensable role in linking American troops during World War I,” said Congressman Graves. “When General John J. Pershing identified that communication failures were hindering the war effort, he recognized the need for skilled operators. These courageous women stepped forward and served with exceptional honor. However, their contributions were overlooked for many years, and it wasn’t until 1977 that they were formally recognized as veterans. I’m thrilled that we were able to get this included in NDAA and honor their legacy with the Congressional Gold Medal they so richly deserve.""

""On behalf of the United States WWI Centennial Commission, I want to commend the Congress for moving forward toward righting this century-old wrong by recognizing our first women soldiers with this superb salute,” said Daniel Dayton, Executive Director, United States World War I Centennial Commission. “The Commission also salutes the ‘army’ of Hello Girls descendants, major veterans associations, and volunteers for their unwavering support of this effort on behalf of the Signal Corps women who served in The War That Changed the World.""

""The women of the WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps, nicknamed Hello Girls, volunteered to do their bit to support the Doughboys and to save Europe because they had language skills to offer to become bilingual telephone operators for the AEF,” said Catherine Bourgin, Grandaughter of Edmee LeRoux, WW1 U.S. Army Signal Corps. “ My grandmother and all her fellow women soldiers changed the course of history for all American women by demonstrating that women soldiers could perform essential military duties as well as, and even better than, their male counterparts and changed the course of modern warfare with their effective management of high-speed tactical communications. During their sixty-year fight for their veterans status and benefits, they showed leadership and determination while establishing a foothold for future generations of women to serve in the U.S. military. As a granddaughter of a Hello Girl, Edmee LeRoux, I’m overjoyed to have contributed to the Hello Girls campaign team effort for this once in a lifetime honor of a Congressional Gold Medal. I wish to thank Representatives Cleaver, Graves, Davids, and Mace for their leadership by recognizing America’s first women soldiers with the nation’s highest civilian honor.""

""I am excited to see the trailblazing Hello Girls get closer to being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal,” said Carolyn Timbie, Granddaughter of Hello Girls Chief Operator Grace Banker. “I eagerly await the Senate to vote on this so we can celebrate and finally recognize these forgotten patriots of World War I. My grandmother, Grace Banker, and all of the Hello Girls have waited long enough for their day of recognition.""

Formally known as the Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators, the Hello Girls were recruited by General John J. Pershing in 1917 as the first group of women to hold non-medical positions in the U.S. Army. With telecommunication in battle still relatively new at the time, General Pershing was looking for experienced individuals that could improve communication on the front lines. As the telephone operator field was dominated by women at the time, General Pershing made the decision to form the specialized unit comprised solely of women for the first time in American history. It was required that the women be bilingual in both French and English so that they could effectively communicate and coordinate with French and American forces. By the end of the war, the Hello Girls had connected over 26 million calls in support of the war effort, and even continued to serve in Europe to organize the return of American forces following the armistice.

First introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Cleaver in 2019, passage of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is the final outstanding recommendation of the WWI Centennial Commission (WWICC). The WWICC was created under the World War I Centennial Commission Act, which was introduced by Congressman Cleaver in recognition of the centennial of WWI and to honor the veterans who served during the global conflict. Since the creation of the WWICC, Congressman Cleaver has securedmillions of dollars in federal funding to support its mission, including the creation of a World War I Memorial in the nation’s capital to go along with the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.

The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is endorsed by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, AMVETS, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Military Women’s Memorial, and the Fort Gordon Historical Museum Society. The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

The NDAA, including the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act, will now go to the U.S. Senate, before being signed into law by President Joe Biden.

Official text of the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act is available here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-selected-steering-committee-chair-transportation-and-infrastructure,Graves Selected by Steering Committee to Chair Transportation and Infrastructure Committee,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC — Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statement after being recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to continue serving as Chairman in the 119th Congress:

“I am honored and humbled to be selected by my Steering Committee colleagues to serve as Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress. Over the last two years, our committee has worked hard to pass a number of major infrastructure bills, including the FAA Reauthorization Act and the Water Resources Development Act, and we have a golden opportunity to do much more in the next Congress.

“The Committee will hit the ground running in 2025. We will work with President Trump to advance his infrastructure priorities, developing the next long-term highway bill, and focusing on fixing the real infrastructure that moves people and goods safely and efficiently throughout our country.”

Graves also noted that infrastructure has become a priority in Missouri during his tenure at the Committee and he looks forward to seeing that continue.

“While I’ve been at the helm of the Committee, we’ve seen transformational infrastructure projects receive significant investment in Missouri, including the Buck O’Neil Bridge, the Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport, and the FARM Bridge program across North Missouri, as well as the prioritization of fixing lettered routes in our rural communities and the expansion of I-70. I look forward to working with Gov-elect Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Legislature, MoDOT and my colleagues in the Missouri Congressional delegation to ensure that improving our infrastructure continues to be a top priority.”

Note: the House Republican Conference still must vote to approve the Steering Committee’s recommendations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-votes-support-american-troops-bolster-national-defense,"Wagner Votes to Support American Troops, Bolster National Defense",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act:

“Our world is in a dangerous place, and it is incredibly vital we maintain a strong national security and provide essential support to our servicemembers as they fight to defend our nation. This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does just that by giving a 14.5% raise to our junior enlisted servicemembers, helping military spouses maintain employment, and enhancing our nation’s recruiting programs so the next generation of our military is even stronger. This legislation takes action to fight back against reckless aggression by the Chinese Communist Party in the Indo-Pacific and ensures our sensitive defense intelligence remains protected. Importantly, this NDAA also helps secure both our southern border and our maritime border by supporting Border Patrol and ongoing counternarcotics activities. I was proud to support this legislation that not only advances a robust military, but also ends the Biden Administration’s emphasis on culture wars and focuses our military on its core mission: defending our nation.

“I was proud to advocate for our greater St. Louis region and can announce that the NDAA will continue to support jobs and economic growth here at home with the inclusion of $2.4 billion for 24 F-15EX aircraft that are built in Missouri, fighting back against the Administration’s misguided attempt to cut six of these critical aircraft. With dictators and other bad actors seeking to destabilize our world and very way of life, a strong America is critically important to deter and defend against our enemies.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleavers-statement-house-passage-national-defense,Congressman Cleaver’s Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

“In Missouri, when you look someone in the eye, shake their hand, and agree to a deal, you honor it. However, in the latest attempt to divide the American people and politicize our military, following good-faith bipartisan negotiations, the Speaker of the House covertly inserted a provision that forces military families to adhere to his personal, far-right ideology that denies healthcare to innocent children.

“Not only do I find it highly hypocritical and damaging that the Speaker would prevent military families, who sacrifice so much for the freedoms we enjoy today, from having the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions that are best for them, but I also refuse to support this behavior that damages to the House of Representatives’ ability to legislate moving forward.

“For months, Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate worked in good faith on an NDAA that provides servicemembers a well-deserved pay raise; that strengthens military housing programs; that expands access to childcare services for military families; that provides HBCUs with needed funding; that furthers critical medical research; and so much more. I support all these worthy efforts unequivocally.

“Tragically, despite this quality compromise, as well as the American people’s desire for unity and bipartisanship, the Speaker of the House decided he would put the will of far-right lawmakers before the needs of military families and the American people—a decision that even the Republican Chairman of the Armed Services Committee has criticized.

“It is my hope that common sense and responsible governance will prevail by rescinding this unnecessary provision and passing the original compromise that will receive overwhelming bipartisan support.”

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Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hispanic-chamber-commerce-greater-kansas-city-presents-congressman,Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Presents Congressman Cleaver with Community Impact Award During 47th Noche de Gala,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – This weekend, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City surprised U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II by honoring the 10-term Missouri Congressman at their 47th Noche de Gala. The Congressman, a United Methodist Minister, had been asked to deliver the invocation to open the program. However, President/CEO Carlos Gomez asked him to return to the stage and thanked him for securing a $4 million federal earmark grant to purchase a 15,000 square foot Minority Chambers Development Center that now houses the joint headquarters for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, presenting the Congressman with the Community Impact Award for his work.

“I am truly humbled to receive the Community Impact Award from such a prestigious and impactful organization as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, which works around the clock to support the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses across our great city,” said Congressman Cleaver. “As the Hispanic Chamber and Heartland Black Chamber join forces through the Minority Chamber Development Center, let it serve as a reminder of all that we can accomplish when we join forces in pursuit of the greater good. Thanks to this collaboration, I believe we will see greater economic opportunity and technical assistance for Black and Brown businesses throughout Kansas City, thereby increasing prosperity for the entire region.”

""On Behalf of the Board, Staff and members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we want to Thank Congressman Emanuel Cleaver for his Leadership and Vision to invest in the Minority Small Business Community,” said President/CEO Carlos Gomez. “The funding Congressman Cleaver was able to secure for us will allow us to amplify our resources to start up and build capacities of both Hispanic and Black owned businesses in the Kansas City Metro.""

The Minority Chambers Development Center is one of fifteen projects Congressman Cleaver championed in Congress for Fiscal Year 2023, securing nearly $40 million in federal funding directly benefitting constituents in Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District. The funding secured by Rep. Cleaver supported the purchase of 9100 Ward Parkway to create a combined Hispanic Chamber and Heartland Black Chamber headquarters, allowing the organizations to jointly serve an array of minority businesses throughout the region.

In June, Cleaver hosted Eric Morrissette, the head of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), for a tour of Kansas City to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem and discuss issues surrounding access to capital for minority entrepreneurs. Acting Under Secretary Morrissette joined the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a listening session, where he also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal partnership with the two Chambers and the MBDA expressing a shared commitment towards advancing access to capital and equity for diverse communities.

The joint partnership is the first of its kind nationwide, as two of the largest minority chambers unite in their missions to advance business development, workforce development, and leadership development for the betterment of people of color throughout the Fifth District of Missouri.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-applauds-house-passage-defense-bill-0,Graves Applauds House Passage of Defense Bill,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act today. The final bill, negotiated between the House and the Senate, includes important provisions to boost military pay, as well Graves’ amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft, which could potetially be based at the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph in the future.

“This bill is critical for the defense of our nation, our servicemembers and for Missouri,” Congressman Graves said. “The over 32,000 servicemembers in Missouri will get a much deserved pay increase. This bill also bolsters critical ammo and weapons supplies produced in North Missouri, so our troops are well-equipped to defend our nation. Finally, I’m thrilled to be able to include an authorization for additional C130J’s, so we can get them to the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joe sooner rather than later.”

The Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act includes:

14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and supports a 4.5% pay raise for all other servicemembers.

Critical investments in improving on-base housing conditions.

Increases access to childcare, supports military spouses and families, and improves the military’s ability to recruit.

$220 million for two additional C130J aircraft.

$406,500,000 for small and medium caliber ammunition produced at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence.

Nearly $2 billion for the B-21 Raider, which will eventually be delivered to Whiteman Air Force Base.

Nearly $2.5 billion for the F-15EX program produced in St. Louis, MO.

Ends the radical woke ideology being forced on our servicemen and women and restores the focus of our military on lethality.

Bans transgender medical treatments for children.

Bans Critical Race Theory in military schools and the service academies.

Guts DEI bureaucracy and extends the DEI hiring freeze.

Counters antisemitism in the Department of Defense.

Prevents a Military Green New Deal and prevents any new climate change programs.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
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://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-approves-graves-led-water-resources-bill,House Approves Graves-led Water Resources Bill,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a 399 to 18 vote, sending it to the Senate for final approval before it lands on the President’s desk. This legislation will improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation’s water resources infrastructure.

“This WRDA delivers critical water resource infrastructure improvements for communities across America – from ports to levees to navigation channels, and more. The bill also makes reforms at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to streamline processes, reduce cumbersome red tape, and get projects done faster. This legislation also keeps Congress on the schedule of regularly passing WRDA improvements and reforms every two years,” said Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06).

“I’m pleased to include multiple provisions critical to North Missouri, including ensuring that flood control and navigation are the top priorities on the Missouri River, while charting a new path forward for systemic flood control on the Mississippi.”

North Missouri priorities included in WRDA 2024 include:

Expanding protections for levee districts and navigators on the Missouri River to ensure fish and wildlife experiments don’t interfere with flood control and navigation

Authorizing an Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study to improve flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River

Reforming the Army Corps of Engineers’ policy for permitting broadband projects on Corps’ property, making it easier to deploy broadband to communities where the Corps owns land, like Smithville, MO.

Directing the Corps to work more closely with levee districts and others to find beneficial uses for dredged material, so sand is used for strengthening levees, building roadbeds, and other productive uses, rather than being dumped back in the river

Improving the permitting process at the Corps to help projects get done ahead of schedule and under budget.

The legislation also has the support of over 200 stakeholders. Click here for statements of support.

WRDA Summary

WRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake locally-driven infrastructure and water resources projects that also deliver regional and national benefits to strengthen the nation’s global competitiveness and supply chain, grow the economy, move goods throughout the country, protect communities from flooding, and more.

Congress has passed WRDA legislation on a bipartisan and biennial basis since 2014. WRDA 2024 maintains the regular consideration of this important infrastructure legislation, and it provides Congress the opportunity for input into the projects undertaken by the Corps.

WRDA authorizes over 200 new feasibility studies for locally proposed projects and 22 projects that have been thoroughly reviewed by the Corps and have culminated in a final report to Congress with approval by the Chief of Engineers or the Director of Civil Works.

WRDA also makes commonsense Corps reforms that empower the non-federal project sponsors, increase project transparency, and improve project delivery. Provisions in WRDA will strengthen existing alternative delivery processes and create similar alternative delivery methods within the continuing authorities program (CAP) for smaller projects. In addition, the legislation creates a new initiative to assist non-federal interests in accessing resources at the Corps to get new projects studied and constructed.

Click here for more information on WRDA.

Additional Improvements in WRDA

The measure includes provisions to increase the efficient use of federally-owned office space, including setting occupancy standards, ensuring federal workers return to the office, strengthening congressional oversight and public accountability of federal real estate projects, selling certain unused federal properties, and saving money for the taxpayers.

The legislation includes provisions to address concerns raised over the past several years by state departments of transportation by redistributing unobligated balances under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program to the states through the existing Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program.

Finally, the agreement reauthorizes and modernizes the Economic Development Administration and other regional commissions whose mission is to spur economic development in distressed communities across the country.

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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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-applauds-cfpbs-crackdown-illegal-fees-return,"Congressman Cleaver Applauds CFPB’s Crackdown on Illegal Fees, Return of $32,331,665 to Missouri Consumers",2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) announcement that the agency is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million Americans, including $32,331,665 to Missourians, that were charged illegal advance fees or subjected to allegedly deceptive bait-and-switch advertising by a group of credit repair companies. Together, the payments constitute the largest-ever distribution from the CFPB’s victims relief fund, which is funded by civil penalties paid by companies that violate consumer protection laws. Congressman Cleaver has long supported the CFPB, voting to create the agency in 2010, following the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and the Great Recession.

“As massive financial corporations concoct new and innovative financial schemes to exploit hardworking American families, it’s more important than ever that we have a cop on the beat dedicated solely to protecting consumers. That’s precisely what the CFPB has done for more than a decade, and this latest announcement is just another reminder of its value to honest consumers,” said Congressman Cleaver. “As my colleagues across the aisle openly threaten to destroy the CFPB, I hope they will take notice of the historic sums the agency is returning to Americans who were ripped off at no fault of their own, and instead join Democrats in protecting American pocketbooks.”

Eligible consumers harmed by Lexington Law, CreditRepair.com, and their parent companies will be sent a payment in the coming weeks. Details about the distribution are available here. The CFPB has contracted JND Legal Administration to administer payments for this case and answer consumers' questions.

Eligible consumers do not need to take any action to receive a payment. Checks are being mailed between December and January. Consumers who believe they are eligible but who have not received a payment by mid-January can contact JND here.

Consumers can submit complaints about financial products or services by visiting the CFPB’s website or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-announces-nominations-us-military-academies-5,Graves Announces Nominations to U.S. Military Academies,2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, Members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies.

""It is always an honor to be able to nominate highly qualified students to attend our nation’s military academies,” said Rep. Graves, who notified each student by phone of their nomination. “These young men and women are exceptionally qualified, excelling in their academics and demonstrating exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. I know all of them will make North Missouri proud.”

The following students from across North Missouri received nominations from Congressman Graves:

Annabel Beeman – U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Platte County High School)

Jacob Duckworth – U.S. Air Force Academy (Park Hill South High School)

Nikos Guerrero – U.S. Air Force Academy (Park Hill High School)

Remington May – U.S. Naval Academy, U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (Highland High School)

Ethan Smith – U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy (Platte County High School)

Kloiee Wagner – U.S. Military Academy (Moberly High School)

Gabriel Watkins – U.S. Air Force Academy (Lathrop High School)

Isaac Woodward– U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Fort Osage High School)

Tade Wynn– U.S. Military Academy (Culver Military Academy)

The nomination system is a very competitive process. Various military academies hold extremely selective admission standards. To help in the nomination process, Rep. Graves created an Academy Nominations Review Board. The board, made up of service academy graduates, veterans and citizens of the Sixth District, interviewed and reviewed all applicants before making final recommendations to Rep. Graves.

Students interested in being appointed to a service academy in the future are encouraged to learn more, particularly early in their high school career, by contacting Graves’ district office in Kansas City or by visiting graves.house.gov.

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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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/qatar-announces-they-will-kick-out-hamas-following-wagner-diplomatic,Qatar Announces They Will Kick Out Hamas Following Wagner Diplomatic Efforts,2024-11-10,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after Qatar announced they would no longer provide safe haven to Hamas terrorists:

“For too long, Qatar has sheltered Hamas terrorists who seek to destroy Israel. I have put strong pressure on Qatar to spur them into action by introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would force the Administration to reevaluate Qatar’s designation as a major non-NATO ally if Qatar does not bring all pressure to bear to bring hostages home—including by expelling all Hamas operatives from its territory. Qatar has, so far, failed to force Hamas to come to the table and make a deal to release the Israeli and American hostages. It is crystal clear that Hamas is not a good-faith negotiator and must never receive shelter from partners of the United States.

“In my work as Vice Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I took part in a Congressional delegation to the Middle East, including Qatar, to see the aftermath of the October 7th attack and meet with those on the ground to help chart a path forward. During this delegation I spoke directly to the Qatari Prime Minister and other officials and made clear their harboring of Hamas was unconscionable.

“I appreciate that the United States and Qatar have recognized that the brutal terrorists of Hamas are not interested in ending the war in Gaza. This is a major victory for U.S. diplomacy and for Israel. Hamas’s presence in Qatar must end permanently.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
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://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-demands-biden-harris-administration-abide-supreme-courts-wotus-ruling,Graves Demands Biden-Harris Administration Abide by Supreme Court’s WOTUS Ruling,2024-11-04,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) led Committee Republicans today in enumerating the many ongoing concerns from Congress and stakeholders about the Biden-Harris Administration’s refusal to conform with the Supreme Court’s ruling pertaining to the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Writing to the heads of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in regard to the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA (Sackett), the Republican Members said, “This Administration is not adhering to Sackett, attempting to maintain broad Federal overreach, slow-walking implementation, failing to provide adequate direction to regulated communities, and delaying projects which require certainty under a CWA permitting regime.”

The Members cited concerns from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including those raised during a September Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee hearing about the Administration’s lack of clarity, transparency, and direction on WOTUS since Sackett.

“In Sackett, the Supreme Court provided needed clarity on the definition of a WOTUS, reinforcing property owners’ rights, protecting the separation of powers by limiting the authority that Congress explicitly delegated in statute, and adhering to the Congressional intent of the CWA. Sackett rightly upheld the cooperative Federalism framework of the CWA, as well as the authority of states to regulate non-Federal waters within their borders as they see fit.”

However, despite the unequivocal decision by the Court and the much-needed clarity that it provided, T&I Republicans assert that the Biden-Harris Administration continues to openly disregard the Supreme Court’s ruling. Members posed a series of questions to the EPA and the Corps about steps they are taking to create a permitting regime that is faithful to Sackett and the Administration’s plans to provide more guidance and certainty to the regulated community. The letter also includes a request for information related to delayed agency decisions that are preventing important projects from moving forward.

Read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-nearly-40-million-bipartisan-infrastructure-law,Rep. Cleaver Announces Nearly $40 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Awarded to Kansas City for Bridge Repairs and Replacement,2024-10-28,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded $39,934,854 from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Kansas City to improve bridge infrastructure across the metro area. The federal funding will enable the repair and replacement of nine aged and deteriorating bridges within Kansas City, enhancing traffic safety, alleviating congestion, and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region.

“The Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has led to historic investment in the heartland and continues to build a brighter future for communities throughout the Kansas City,” said Congressman Cleaver. “Not only will this $40 million investment increase traffic safety and alleviate congestion for Missouri drivers, but it will drive further economic development and create more good-paying jobs for workers in the region. While I may have been the only Representative from Missouri to support the law that made this funding possible, I hope we can all celebrate the benefits it continues to bring to Missouri families.”

Earlier this year, Congressman Cleaver called on the Department of Transportation to select the City of Kansas City’s grant application for federal investment. Kansas City intends to utilize the grant funding to repair and replace nine bridges across the city that represent historic connections between neighborhoods, families, and communities. The bridges are heavily used by Missouri drivers and light and heavy freight, carrying nearly 53,000 vehicles per day and connecting community members to critical jobs, goods, recreation, and services. All nine bridges selected for repair are currently load-restricted and/or rated as “poor” or deteriorating.

The sites subject to repair include:

112th Street over Fishing River

Pleasant Valley Road over Big Shoal Creek

12th Street over Big Blue River

Belleview Avenue over Brush Creek

Roanoke Parkway over Brush Creek

Benton Boulevard over Brush Creek

Elmwood Avenue over Brush Creek

Gregory Boulevard over Big Blue River

Hillcrest Road over Small Creek",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-1350000-independence-towers-address-desperately,"Rep. Cleaver Announces $1,350,000 for Independence Towers to Address Desperately Needed Repairs",2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that Fannie Mae has provided $1,350,000 to Trigild Inc., the court-appointed receiver overseeing property conditions at Independence Towers, to facilitate additional repairs at the apartment complex. The funding provided by Fannie Mae is in addition to $425,000 provided by the enterprise earlier this year and follows Rep. Cleaver’s insistence that additional action be taken to address tenant concerns. Independence Towers was placed in a court ordered receivership at the request of Fannie Mae earlier this year after the original owner of the property failed to maintain proper living conditions for tenants.

“Since visiting Independence Towers last month, my staff and I have been working tirelessly to ensure the voices and legitimate safety concerns of tenants at the apartment complex are heard at the highest levels of government and addressed,” said Congressman Cleaver. “I have been in contact with all parties since my concerning visit to the property last month, and I’m happy to announce that Fannie Mae has provided an additional $1.35 million to Independence Towers to cover operations over the coming months and address other long overdue repairs. While I’m grateful to Fannie for taking action to support the work of the receiver, there is more work that must be done to ensure the conditions at the property meet the standards all renters deserve and have come to expect - and I won’t stop pushing for action for my constituents.”

In May, following legal action by Fannie Mae to seek appointment of a receiver who could properly manage Independence Towers, a Jackson County court appointed Trigild Inc. to oversee management of the property. Since that appointment, Fannie Mae has provided $425,000 for repairs and operations at Independence Towers. Last Friday, following calls from Rep. Cleaver for additional action, Fannie Mae provided an additional $1,350,000 for repairs and to cover operations at the property until the property can be transferred to a new, responsible owner. Use of these funds will include replacing, repairing, and maintaining routine items associated with the apartment building such as pest control, building security, appliance replacements, flooring, interior repairs, painting, and more. Tenants should continue to report issues to property management.

“Thanks to this action, things will be roughly $1.35 million better at Independence Towers, but make no mistake, the fire of concern about living conditions around the nation is still burning with the embers of renters' discontentment,” said Congressman Cleaver. “It’s imperative that we listen to the growing frustration of renters nationwide and make necessary reforms that ensure every tenant has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-davids-announce-6469000-federal-funding-awarded-cultivate,"Reps. Cleaver, Davids Announce $6,469,000 in Federal Funding Awarded to Cultivate KC to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kansas City",2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $6,469,000 in federal funding to Cultivate KC to advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture in Kansas City. The federal investment was made possible by the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds local projects that provide solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. The RCPP is funded, in part, by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that Reps. Cleaver and Davids strongly supported.

“Advances in urban agriculture are essential in our work to strengthen conservation efforts, expand sustainable farming, and combat the ongoing climate crisis,” said Congressman Cleaver. “With this federal investment, made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, Kansas City and Cultivate KC continue to make clear that we are leading the nation when it comes to innovative solutions that are critical to maintaining our precious natural resources while supporting local producers. I’m proud to have helped make this funding possible, and I look forward to the benefits our entire region will receive thanks to this public-private partnership.”

""Investments in our region's agriculture are crucial in combating climate change, lowering costs for producers and consumers, and ensuring all Kansans have access to good, quality food,” said Rep Davids. “I'm thrilled to see this award made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act come home to support Cultivate KC's innovative work advancing urban agriculture in our community and am proud to have voted to make this additional funding possible.""

Cultivate KC aims to leverage the federal funding to permanently protect five parcels of significant urban and peri-urban farmland that face intense development pressure. Additionally, the federal grant will help to address the unique natural resource concerns—including lack of weather resilience, soil quality limitations, degraded plant conditions, pest pressures, and more—experienced by urban and innovative producers in the Kansas City metropolitan area using strategic easement acquisitions and newfound conservation practices.

The Inflation Reduction Act is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda and the largest investment in climate action and conservation in world history, which has enabled USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to boost funding for RCPP. In total, the Inflation Reduction Act provides $19.5 billion to support USDA’s oversubscribed conservation programs, including $4.95 billion for RCPP.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/tax-relief-heartland-wagner-joins-ways-means-tax-team-event-st-louis,Tax Relief for the Heartland: Wagner Joins Ways & Means Tax Team Event in St. Louis,2024-10-16,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO) joined Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ways and Means Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) in hosting a roundtable discussion at Centene in St. Louis, Missouri, to hear from local business leaders and workers urging Congress to take action to prevent the looming $7 trillion tax hike proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration.

“I joined my Missouri colleague Congressman Jason Smith, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, for a roundtable in St. Louis with local business leaders. We had an extremely productive conversation about the upcoming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and how much our local businesses, employees, and economy here in St. Louis will be harmed if taxes are hiked,” said Rep. Wagner. “If the Trump tax cuts expire, the average taxpayer in Missouri’s 2nd District would have their taxes raised by 20%, a nearly unmanageable cost, especially in the wake of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ rampant inflation.”

“It is abundantly clear that the tax hikes proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration would be devastating for the workers and job creators of the heartland and communities across this country,” said Chairman Smith. “The Ways and Means Committee has held 120 Tax Team events in 20 states across the country, and the message is clear. Workers’ wages are still lagging behind inflation and small businesses are struggling to grow. If we want to repair the economic damage of the last four years, Congress must build on the success of the Trump Tax Cuts and deliver pro-growth policies that allow families to thrive, businesses to expand, and workers to earn a living.”

“It was a pleasure to join Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith in St. Louis to hear from Midwest businesses about the success of the Trump Tax Cuts, bringing business back to United States, incentivizing growth, and strengthening our workforce. The Trump Tax Cuts created the best economy of my lifetime for small businesses and workers of all backgrounds, and we can’t allow that progress to be undone,” said Rep. LaHood. “Under Chairman Smith’s leadership, Ways and Means Republicans have hit the ground running through our Tax Teams to ensure that we strengthen the Trump Tax Cuts, and that House Republicans are prepared for the ‘Super Bowl of Tax’ on day one of 119th Congress. As the Chair of the American Workforce Tax Team, I’ll continue to work with Chairman Smith and our Ways and Means colleagues to advance pro-growth tax policies that allow our communities in Illinois and across the country to thrive.”

Over the past several months, Ways and Means Committee Republicans have been traveling to communities throughout the country to listen to workers and small business owners on how best to extend key provisions of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts before their expiration next year. The St. Louis roundtable marks the second tax team event Chairman Smith has personally hosted in Missouri to bring attention to the economic challenges facing the Show Me State.

During the event, attendees stressed the need for Congress to extend the Section 199A small business deduction, a provision in the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts that allows small businesses to compete fairly with larger corporations and helps them expand, hire new employees, grow wages, and reinvest in their communities. Participants noted that the Biden-Harris plan to see this provision expire would increase the tax rate paid by small businesses to over 43 percent – nearly 20 percentage points higher than what businesses pay in Communist China.

Roundtable attendees included:

Centene

Evernorth Health Services

Wideman Pools

Speed Fabrication LLC

Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)

Ameren

Hunter Engineering

Bunge

Sitelines

Emerson",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-passing-donald-j-hall-sr,Rep. Cleaver’s Statement on the Passing of Donald J. Hall Sr.,2024-10-15,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on the passing of former Hallmark CEO, Kansas City civic leader, Donald J. Hall Sr.

“Like no other person I have ever known, Don Hall lived a life of deserved acclaim and great reputation. He chose to award and honor others. In fact, I am a witness that he provided support and praise to those of us who could do him absolutely no good. He rose to civic greatness by committing to municipal inclusion, philanthropy, and by uplifting others.

“When the history of our region is written, Don Hall’s fingerprints will be on every chapter. May his memory be a blessing.”

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-highlights-local-impact-25-million-community-project-0,"Rep. Cleaver Highlights Local Impact of $2.5 Million in Community Project Funding for University Health, Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating New Center for Recovery and Wellness",2024-10-09,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) attended a press conference and ribbon cutting for the new, state-of-the-art substance use treatment center in the heart of Kansas City’s UMKC Health Sciences District, which was funded, in part, by $2.5 million in federal Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Cleaver.

“Two years ago, I was pleased to join University Health leadership to announce $2.5 million in federal Community Project Funding I was able to secure for the new Center for Recovery and Wellness,” said Congressman Cleaver. “Today, thanks to the collaboration between local, federal, and public health leaders, I am proud to stand alongside health system leadership once again to celebrate the treatment center’s official grand opening. Addiction is an illness that has devastated far too many families in our community, but it’s important for folks to know that help is available, and the Center for Recovery and Wellness will be a critical resource that provides essential treatment and services to those in need.”

“For years, University Health Behavioral Health has been a beacon of hope for people in times of crisis, offering services that have transformed lives,” said Charlie Shields, University Health President and CEO. “Today, we take a major step forward. Our new Center for Recovery and Wellness is equipped to support individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.”

The Center for Recovery and Wellness is one of ten projects Congressman Cleaver championed in 2021, securing $15,156,000 in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2022 that is directly benefitting constituents in Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District.

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https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ann-wagner-and-bipartisan-coalition-introduce-legislation-foster,"Rep. Ann Wagner and a Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Legislation to Foster Alignment of Middle East Partners, Counter Iran",2024-10-09,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined her colleagues in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve security and military readiness between the United States and Abraham Accords nations. The Learning Integrated National Knowledge (LINK) Act would connect strategic, operational, and tactical senior commanders through an exchange program to foster greater integration and alignment.

This legislation was introduced as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East due to the actions by Iran and Iranian-backed proxies and follows the fourth anniversary of the historic Abraham Accords. Leading this legislation alongside Rep. Wagner are Reps. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Brad Schneider (IL-10), David Trone (MD-06), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05). Companion legislation has been introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) in the Senate.

Iran and its proxy forces, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, continue to conduct terrorist operations across the Middle East, from firing missiles within Lebanon, to attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Through the establishment of a subject matter expert exchange program, American senior military officials will be able to bolster capabilities and deepen cooperationto enable the U.S. and its allies to respond to continuing and unforeseen aggression more effectively.

“Iran’s unprecedented missile attack on Israel on October 1 shows the Ayatollah is bent on Israel’s destruction and is willing to drag the region into war to accomplish its violent agenda,” said Rep. Wagner. “As Iran continues to attack Israel directly and through its proxies, regional security cooperation remains vital to stability in the Middle East—and the defense of American allies against aggression. My work with colleagues in the Abraham Accords Caucus has shown me how important it is to have our experts work closely with our partners and allies in the region to develop sound strategies and tackle threats together. The ongoing instability and fighting in the region demand a more effective path forward to address threats from dictatorial governments and terrorists and ensure the safety of our own citizens at home and abroad. This bill will ensure our partners in the Middle East support one another as we work towards that goal.”

“The increasingly aggressive actions by Iran and its terrorist proxies threaten the stability, security, and economy of the broader Middle East,” said Rep. Panetta. “A military expert exchange program between Abraham Accords countries will ensure leaders are coordinating an integrated response to counter these malign activities in the region. These partnerships are vital to our efforts to further strengthen the diplomatic, defense, and economic relationships between the United States, Israel, and our Arab partners.”

“The Iranian Regime and its proxies cannot be left unchecked,” said Rep. Nunn. “As Israel continues to withstand attacks from Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, now is the time to bring together the best and brightest military minds within the Abraham Accords. This partnership will bring a more secure and peaceful Middle East.”

“The combined efforts last week by Israel, the United States, and other allies to intercept nearly 200 Iranian ballistic missiles before they could cause unimaginable destruction demonstrates the importance of strengthening the coordination between CENTCOM and our allies,” said Rep. Schneider. “As Iran and its proxies—including Hezbollah and the Houthis—continue to escalate threats to Israel, and the entire Middle East, it is critical that our partners have access to experienced military experts who can offer sound guidance during these escalations. Through the LINK Act, we are strengthening our ties with Abraham Accords nations, ensuring both Israel and our Arab allies have the expert support needed to address these evolving threats and maintain regional security.”

“Now more than ever, leaders in the Middle East and around the world must work together against growing threats, including Iran,” said Rep. Trone. “With that goal in mind, it is imperative that we continue to share vital resources and encourage international cooperation to better equip our intelligence and military operations. With the LINK Act, we’re doing just that.”

“Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel was an escalation that threatens to plunge the entire Middle East into chaos. Now more than ever, we need to strengthen military coordination and defense planning between Abraham Accords countries to safeguard against these increasingly aggressive attacks by Iran and its terrorist proxies,” said Rep. McMorris Rodgers. “The LINK Act is a critical bipartisan effort to ensure military experts are in place to protect the diplomatic and economic relationships we’ve worked so hard to promote, while showing the world that we unequivocally stand with Israel.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-davids-laturner-call-national-park-service-incorporate-history,"Cleaver, Davids, LaTurner Call on National Park Service to Incorporate History of Webb v. School District 90 into Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park",2024-10-08,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Jake LaTurner (R-KS) came together to call on the National Park Service and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (NHP) to incorporate the history of Webb v. School District 90 (Webb) into the NHP’s permanent exhibits at the Monroe Elementary School site and any future NHP sites. In a letter to the Director of the National Park Service and the Superintendent of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, the lawmakers also requested the acquisition of any significant artifacts or collections from Webb.

“The Brown v. Board of Education NHP is a critical part of the National Park Service’s efforts to tell our nation’s history,” wrote the lawmakers. “Thousands of visitors that come to the NHP each year would greatly benefit from better understanding more of the history and activism that led to the Brown decision.”

Concerning segregation at South Park Elementary School in present day Merriam, Kansas, Webb was a groundbreaking decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Kansas in 1949, ruling that Black students were entitled to attend South Park Elementary School instead of being segregated to the two-room, dilapidated Walker School. The case, among others, played a critical role in laying the legal groundwork and paving the way to the Brown decision ending school segregation in the United States just five years later.

“Therefore, we respectfully ask you to incorporate the stories of Webb and other relevant cases that predate Brown into the NHP’s permanent exhibits at the Monroe Elementary School site and any future NHP sites,” the lawmakers continued. “We also request that you work to acquire any significant artifacts or collections from Webb and other relevant cases to permanently display in Topeka as appropriate.”

A full copy of the official letter is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-applauds-new-epa-rule-requiring-replacement-lead-pipes,"Rep. Cleaver Applauds New EPA Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes, Announces $40.5 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide Clean Water to Missouri Communities",2024-10-08,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in the United States within the next 10 years, and announced Missouri will receive $40.5 million in federal funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to assist in the effort to provide clean water to families, schools, and communities across the Show Me State.

“The science has been clear that any exposure to lead in our drinking water poses significant harm to our children and communities. Still, Missouri currently ranks as one of the worst states in the nation in terms of lead services lines still in use,” said Congressman Cleaver. “Today, I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for their bold, relentless work to replace the more than 9 million lead service lines still endangering Americans across the country, as well as the federal investments necessary, to the tune of $40.5 million for Missouri from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to achieve that important milestone.”

The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements requires drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The rule also requires more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lower threshold for communities to take action on lead in drinking water to protect Americans from lead exposure. Additionally, the rule improves communities within communities so that families are better informed about the risk of lead in drinking water, the location of lead pipes, and plans for replacing them.

Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is providing $40,535,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Missouri through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will flow through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRFs) and is available to support lead pipe replacement and inventory projects. Moreover, 49% of the funding must be provided to disadvantaged communities as grant funding or principal forgiveness that does not have to be repaid. EPA is also announcing the availability of $35 million in competitive grant funding for reducing lead in drinking water. Communities are invited to apply directly for grant funding through this program. Additional federal funding is available to support lead pipe replacement projects and EPA has developed a website identifying available funding sources.

Lead is a potent neurotoxin and there is no safe level of lead exposure, particularly for children. In children, lead can severely harm mental and physical development, slow down learning, and irreversibly damage the brain. In adults, lead can cause increased blood pressure, heart disease, decreased kidney function, and cancer. If someone is impacted by lead exposure, there is no known antidote, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements strengthen nationwide requirements to protect children and adults from these significant and irreversible health effects from lead in drinking water.

“Access to safe, clean drinking water is not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue—it’s the right of all Americans,” said Congressman Cleaver. “With this latest action and federal funding, we can continue to take the steps necessary to replace every lead pipe across the Show Me State, ensuring a safer and healthier future for kids and communities throughout Missouri.”

More information about the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements is available here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-one-year-anniversary-october-7th-terrorist,Rep. Cleaver’s Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel,2024-10-07,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel.

“One year ago today, the Israeli people experienced a brutal, barbaric terrorist attack from Hamas, one in which over 1,200 people were killed, including 46 Americans, and over 250 people were taken hostage. October 7, 2023, marked the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

“While I am thankful for the safe release of over 100 hostages since that day, I pray for, and mourn with, the families of those who will not return home due to the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas. As a Member of Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to facilitate the safe return of the remaining innocents being held captive by the terrorist organization, and as I have all of my adult life, I will continue to strongly condemn the surge of antisemitism that we have seen in America and around the world.

“I have always believed that Israel has the right to exist and the right to defend itself against attacks from Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iran, or any other threat to its safety and security. Yet, how the leadership of Israel engages in its defense matters. The Israeli government’s pursuit of terrorists in Gaza, and now in Lebanon, has led to mass destruction and devastation. At least 101 hostages are still being held by Hamas, over 41,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, and thousands more have been injured. Millions of families have been displaced, and Gaza has become unlivable. It is a humanitarian disaster.

“Both Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live in peace, with dignity, and to have the freedom of self-determination. As we pray for the souls taken too soon, I urge all parties to work towards de-escalation and a ceasefire, so that further loss of life is prevented, peace can take hold, and the critically important work toward a two-state solution can begin.”

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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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-foushee-ruiz-introduce-cool-roof-rebate-act-lower-costs,"Reps. Cleaver, Foushee, Ruiz Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation",2024-10-02,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced H.R. 9894, the Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products to lower home temperatures and reduce energy consumption and costs.

“As global temperatures rise to record levels and extreme heat continues to pose an ever-growing threat to our communities, particularly in the urban core, I’m proud to introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act with Congresswoman Foushee to safeguard families and lower energy costs,” said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. “This legislation provides an innovative solution to ease energy-related hardships on American households while ensuring vulnerable families are able to stay safe and cool in their homes throughout the summer. That’s a win-win for my constituents, and I’ll continue to work with my colleagues in the House to ensure this pivotal legislation is signed into law.”

“This past year was the hottest on record, and as temperatures continue to rise and we experience record-breaking heat due to climate change, it is critical that we provide communities with the support they need to mitigate the effects of extreme heat,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “The Cool Roof Rebate Act is a first of its kind federal rebate program that will help vulnerable households that are impacted by extreme heat purchase reflective roofing products, thereby lowering energy costs and increasing energy efficiency. I am proud to introduce this significant legislation with Congressman Cleaver and Congressman Ruiz, and I look forward to working to pass it through the House and onward.”

“During the summer, temperatures in California’s 25th district frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes hitting as high as 120. Our region is among the hottest in this country, which comes with additional health risks,” said Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. “Cool roof products are vital for underserved communities facing extreme heat, offering relief while positively impacting our environment. We introduced this bill to create pathways to help mitigate extreme heat.”

""A cool roof rebate program is a vital step toward improving public health, especially as we face the increasing risks of extreme heat. By making cool roofs more accessible, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities, we can significantly reduce heat-related illnesses, improve indoor air quality, and alleviate the strain on our cardiovascular and respiratory systems. These communities often bear the brunt of extreme heat due to limited access to resources and green spaces. This initiative not only helps create healthier homes and neighborhoods but also lessens the burden on our energy systems, making our cities more resilient and sustainable for everyone,” said Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association

""To prepare for future extreme heat events, we need to be developing and deploying innovative adaptation solutions at scale. The Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024 will make cool roofing technology affordable to more Americans to lower their home cooling costs and provide the incentives necessary to grow and diversify the cool roofing market,” said Daniel Correa, CEO of the Federation of American Scientists

“Another summer of record-breaking extreme heat underscores the urgency of the Cool Roof Rebate Act, which tackles the urban heat island effect while delivering cost-effective benefits like energy efficiency, reduced strain on electric grids, greater resiliency, lower energy bills, and improved health outcomes for vulnerable communities. Our early benefit-cost modeling in the 10 U.S. metro areas (representing more than 35 million people) with whom we're currently working, is showing that 80% deployment of cool roofs across the 10 metro areas would produce a net financial benefit of $59 billion, with an average benefit cost ratio of nearly 9:1. Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer, and this bill will be a literal lifesaver, as well as saving citizens substantial amounts of money,” said Greg Kats, CEO of the Smart Surfaces Coalition, a nonprofit that convenes more than 40 organizations focused on mitigating extreme heat and flooding in urban areas by transforming surface infrastructure.

Specifically, the Cool Roof Rebate Act will:

Provide a rebate to eligible households for the purchase and installation of eligible cool roof products to mitigate extreme heat.

Authorize up to $25,000,000 in household rebates annually across all 50 states and U.S. territories between FY25-FY29.

Require the U.S. Department of Energy to submit a report to Congress six months after the program’s termination to evaluate the program’s efficacy and impact.

The Cool Roof Rebate Act is endorsed by the American Public Health Association, the Federation of American Scientists, and the Smart Surfaces Coalition.

The Cool Roof Rebate Act is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Darren Soto (FL-09), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13).

Official text of the Cool Roof Rebate Act is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-presents-check-urban-neighborhood-initiative-4,Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project Funding to Support the Construction of 100 Affordable Homes in Underserved Communities,2024-10-01,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders to celebrate construction at the future site of nearly 100 affordable homes for families in underserved communities and present a check for $4 million in Community Project Funding the Congressman was able to secure. The federal funding will support UNI’s housing initiative intended to build community and unlock a path to homeownership.

“I am incredibly proud to highlight the $4 million in community project funding that I was able to secure for the Urban Neighborhood Initiative’s homeownership pilot program that will create 100 quality, affordable homes for families in underserved communities,” said Congressman Cleaver. “This initiative not only addresses the critical need for more housing in Kansas City, but also empowers hardworking families to build wealth through homeownership. By investing in these communities, we are fostering stability and opportunity, ensuring that every family has a chance to thrive and create a better future for themselves and generations to come.”

""We are grateful to Congressman Cleaver for helping to secure this vital Community Project Funding,” said Jamee Rodgers, president and CEO of the Urban Neighborhood Initiative. “These funds represent an important step forward in our mission to help energize the Wendell Phillips neighborhood and the urban core by continuing to support the aspirations of Kansas City families on their path to homeownership.”

The housing initiative is one of fifteen projects Congressman Cleaver championed in Congress in 2022, securing nearly $39,250,000 in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2023 that will directly benefit constituents in Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-and-webster-ask-president-use-his-authority-end-ports-strike,Graves and Webster Ask President to Use His Authority to End Ports Strike,2024-10-01,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) today asked President Biden to use the authority of his office to bring an end to the strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

In a letter to the White House, Graves and Webster urged the President to invoke his powers under the Taft-Hartley Act to restore operations at the ports and bring parties to the negotiating table until their issues are resolved. The Chairmen stated, “the economic impacts of failing to intervene and bring the parties to the negotiating table will be wide ranging, leaving the American consumer paying higher prices as we approach the holidays. We urge you to immediately bring the parties together and restore the full capacity of our Nation’s commerce.”

Graves and Webster, along with other House Republicans, had previously written to the Administration urging their action to avoid the strike in the first place. In today’s letter, they said, “Despite calls from stakeholders and 69 Republican Members of Congress, the Biden Administration failed to meaningfully engage the parties in an effort to reach a resolution leading up to the strike deadline. Continued inaction only compounds our Nation’s economic harm, further burdening American families’ pocketbooks.” They noted a previous 2002 work stoppage at West Coast ports during which President Bush used Taft-Hartley powers to resume port operations until a new labor agreement was reached.

Graves and Webster added in joint statement: “The Biden-Harris Administration needs to put the good of economy and the country over politics and step in immediately to help resolve this potentially devastating crisis. Every day of delay will cost the economy billions of dollars, and it will only be a matter of days before the resulting cargo backlogs will being impacting consumers and the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately, the Administration did nothing to help prevent this strike, so we now call on them to use every authority in their possession to end it and ensure the continued flow of commerce.”

Read today’s full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-luetkemeyer-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-designate,"Reps. Cleaver, Luetkemeyer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate September as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month",2024-09-30,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced the introduction of H.Res. 1505, expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as ""National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month” and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. Congressman Cleaver introduced the bipartisan resolution with fellow Missouri lawmaker Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO).

“I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution designating this month as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month,” said Congressman Cleaver. “This initiative is vital not only to raise awareness about this often-overlooked condition, but also to support the millions affected by it. Together, we can enhance understanding, promote early detection, and encourage research that will lead to better treatments. The health of our communities knows no boundaries, and prioritizing education and advocacy ensures attention and resources for those living with polycystic kidney disease are accessible.”

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys that affects approximately 500,000 people in the United States. Of the individuals diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease, roughly 10 percent have no family history of the disease and there are currently few treatments and no cure, which is one of the four leading causes of kidney failure in the country.

Official text the resolution can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-announces-656925-grant-funding-department-justice,"Congressman Cleaver Announces $656,925 in Grant Funding From the Department of Justice to Support The Kansas City Municipal Court’s Adult Treatment Court Program",2024-09-27,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) is proud to highlight critical grant funding from the Department of Justice to the City of Kansas City to support the essential services provided through the Municipal Court’s Adult Drug Court Program. Today, the Department announced it would be awarding a number of grants nationwide to support community safety and recovery support services, including $656,925 that will support the reduction of misuse of opioids, stimulants, and other substances by people involved in the criminal justice system in Kansas City, Missouri.

“I am thrilled that the City of Kansas City has been selected to receive federal grant funding from the Department of Justice to support its drug court program and to provide programming specific to women experiencing substance use issues,” said Congressman Cleaver. “This investment underscores a commitment to addressing substance use disorders with compassion and effectiveness. By providing essential resources for treatment and rehabilitation, we can help individuals reclaim their lives and strengthen our community. This funding enables targeted resources and services to address the unique challenges faced by women in our community, focuses on rehabilitation and empowerment, and fosters a more just and equitable system that not only helps individuals recover, but also strengthens families and the community.”

The Adult Treatment Court Program supports state, local, and tribal efforts to plan, implement, and enhance the operations of adult treatment courts, including tribal healing to wellness courts. Adult treatment court programs are a tool for criminal court partners and the judiciary to facilitate coordinated approaches that address the needs of nonviolent individuals involved in the justice system who have substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health needs.

These courts effectively integrate evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, random drug testing, equitable sanctions and incentives, and recovery support services in judicially supervised court settings to reduce recidivism and substance use and misuse, as well as prevent overdoses. These initiatives can incorporate cultural elements and approaches.

More information on the Department of Justice’s Adult Treatment Court Program can be found here.

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-david-scott-reintroduce-legislation-expand-access,"Reps. Cleaver, David Scott Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Apprenticeships for Young African Americans",2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and David Scott (D-GA), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn’ Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act. The legislation would encourage the U.S. Department of Labor to work with African American organizations and labor unions to recruit and hire African Americans in registered apprenticeship (RA) programs.

“The Biden-Harris Administration has made it a priority to bring good-paying jobs back to communities across the heartland by investing in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and clean energy—but we must also ensure the pipeline of workers ready to help fill those jobs reflects the diversity of the nation at large,” said Congressman Cleaver. “Registered apprenticeship programs provide young Americans with the opportunity to gain valuable skills in high-earning industries while earning a paycheck, and our legislation seeks to expand those opportunities to communities that have historically been left out, which will ensure greater prosperity for all.”

Offering hands-on training opportunities, virtually zero student debt and the potential to advance in high-quality jobs, RA programs provide participants with the economic mobility needed to build wealth and a pathway toward high earning careers across a number of in-demand industries. However, according to data from the Department of Labor, African Americans have one of the lowest rates of participation in apprenticeship programs.

The Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn' Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act would:

Create a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator position within the Employment and Training Administration at DOL responsible for promoting and assisting greater African American participation in RAs.

Support the Recruitment, Employment, and Retention of African American and other nontraditional Black populations in programs under the national apprenticeship system in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations.

Target High-Earnings Occupations in construction, welding, electrical engineering, plumbing, information technology, energy, green jobs, advanced manufacturing, health care, and cybersecurity.

Update the RA Application process requiring new sponsors to include a plan to boost African American participation in their apprenticeship programs.

Establish a Competitive Grant Program for eligible RAs to create, increase, or expand African American participation in traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship industries.

The Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn’ Training and Apprenticeships Act is endorsed by International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), International Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers (IBEW), Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council, Institute for Policy Studies' Black Worker Initiative (IPS-BWI), and 100 Black Men of Atlanta.

The Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn’ Training and Apprenticeships Act is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Vargas (D-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Alma Adams (D-NC), André Carson (D-IN), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA).

Official text of the Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn' Training and Apprenticeships Act is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/abraham-accords-caucus-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-promote-peace,Abraham Accords Caucus Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Promote Peace and Tolerance in Education,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – The Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO), Brad Schneider (D-IL), David Trone (D-MD), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), have introduced a bipartisan resolution encouraging the U.S. Department of State and civil society organizations to further the goals of the Abraham Accords by promoting peace and tolerance through education across the Middle East. The resolution emphasizes ongoing reforms to national curricula to reduce antisemitic content, combat hate speech, and foster mutual respect and understanding, particularly in countries such as Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.

“As our partners in the Middle East educate the next generation of leaders, it is clear that peace and stability in the region depend on an end to antisemitism and hate speech—period,” said Rep. Ann Wagner. “This resolution advances that important mission and makes it clear antisemitism has no place in educational and other organizations throughout the Middle East. By rejecting bigotry and adopting educational curricula that affirm the importance of mutual respect, religious tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, we will deprive the Iranian regime and its proxies of the hatred that fuels their violent agendas.”

“The Abraham Accords have shown us the power of diplomacy and cooperation in the Middle East,” said Rep. Brad Schneider. “This resolution underscores the importance of educating future generations with the values of peace, tolerance, and coexistence. We have a responsibility to promote these principles and help ensure a stable and prosperous future for the region.”

The resolution also calls for the U.S. to work with international organizations, such as the United Nations, to eliminate antisemitism and hate speech from educational materials, while encouraging reforms that promote inclusivity and respect.

“The education system influences the ideals of the next generation’s global citizens and leaders,” said Rep. David Trone. “Teaching unity over division will have similarly beneficial outcomes as the Abraham Accords: a more peaceful, stable, and strong Middle East.”

“Education is a cornerstone of the foundation we are building to achieve long-lasting peace and prosperity in the Middle East,” said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. “Together, we must help the next generation open their hearts and minds to see each other with dignity and respect. Our bipartisan resolution is about embracing this change and rooting out the hatred that is standing in the way of a brighter future for us all.”

This resolution represents a key effort by the Abraham Accords Caucus to strengthen and expand the gains made through the historic agreements, ensuring the next generation is equipped to build on the progress made toward peace and stability in the region.

Full text of the resolution can be found here.

The Abraham Accords Caucus aims to strengthen the Abraham Accords by encouraging and partnerships among the existing Abraham Accords countries and expanding the agreement to include countries that do not currently have diplomatic relations with Israel. The Caucus has successfully pushed for passage of the Israel Relations Normalization Act, DEFEND Act, and MARITIME Act as well as multiple NDAA provisions addressing diplomatic, military and intelligence cooperation. Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) co-chair the companion caucus in the Senate.

The Abraham Accords, which were signed on September 15, 2020, resulted in peace and normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states—the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco—transforming the region, enhancing Israel's security, creating economic opportunities for Arab states and advancing vital U.S. national security interests. The Accords built on the success of previous peace normalization agreements between Israel, Egypt and Jordan.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-cleaver-lee-introduce-bill-prepare-workers-and-next,"Representatives Cleaver, Lee Introduce Bill to Prepare Workers and Next Generation for Technology Driven Workforce",2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced the Workforce of the Future Act, legislation that would identify how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies will change the workforce of the future and provide workers, teachers, and our nation's students with the resources to develop integral skills required to participate in that workforce. U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

“With the rapid development of technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, there is boundless opportunity to boost innovation, productivity, and prosperity across the nation,” said Congressman Cleaver. “However, as with all new technologies, we must work to ensure the benefits will be distributed equitably across society. As has been highlighted by our work as co-chairs of CBC TECH2025, too often Black and Brown communities get left out when our leaders fail to make intelligent and proactive investments in growing a workforce that supports all Americans. To maximize the potential of these emerging technologies, the U.S. must ensure that we not only have a workforce capable of leading the world in these industries, but also that workers of every background and in every region share in the spoils. I’m proud to partner with Representative Lee and Senator Butler in introducing the Workforce of the Future Act to strengthen the pipeline of America’s technology workforce and safeguard our status as a global leader in innovation.”

“With the advent of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, it's essential that we ensure we don’t widen the digital divide that disproportionately harms people of color,” said Congresswoman Lee. “The Workforce of the Future Act will invest $250 million into preparing our students, teachers, and workers for the advanced technology jobs that will shape our future. This bill is about equity, and ensures that the opportunities of tomorrow are available to all communities, particularly those historically underrepresented in the tech sector.”

The Workforce of the Future Act would require the Department of Labor (DOL), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Education (ED) to conduct a study on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on job outlooks across sectors.

This bill would also authorize $250 million in grant funding for labor organizations and state, local, and tribal entities managing education and workforce development programming to foster the development of emerging and advanced technology education in K-12 schools. It would also train a new generation of emerging and advanced technology teachers and provide workers with up-skilling and lifelong learning opportunities.

Major concerns have been raised over the impact AI will have on the job market, particularly in the manufacturing, automobile, and entertainment industries. Throughout 2023, writers, musicians, and other entertainment industry workers held strikes in an attempt to prevent AI from supplanting their jobs.

Concerns have also been raised about AI not impacting all communities equally. Many AI models are trained on biased data, leading to outcomes that disproportionately harm marginalized groups, especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. These biases can manifest in hiring practices, criminal justice systems, healthcare, and more.

“Emerging technologies have the potential to significantly change the reality of work. We must continue to understand those impacts, ensuring that we adequately prepare America’s workers to thrive in the evolving job market,” said Senator Butler. “The purpose of this legislation is to solidify our commitment to today’s – as well as tomorrow’s – workers, preparing them to work in tandem with AI and to be ready for the jobs of the future.”

“As advancements in AI rapidly increase, so do concerns regarding the potential effects of this technology on our workforce,” said Senator Hirono. “This legislation will help protect American workers by identifying the impacts AI has on jobs, and investing in education and workforce development to better prepare our students, educators, and workers for the future.”

Specifically, funding from the Workforce of the Future Act would be administered by the Labor and Education Departments and distributed as follows:

$80,000,000 for the creation of K-12 educational programming utilizing emerging technology to foster interest in and increase exposure to science, technology, engineering, art, and math;

$80,000,000 for initiatives to increase the development and recruitment of emerging and advanced technology teachers; and

$90,000,000 for workforce development, upskilling, and lifelong learning programs specifically targeted towards workers in industries or occupations that are projected to see worker displacement as a result of AI adoption.

The Workforce of the Future Act is endorsed by The Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Microsoft, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), the Urban League, and the California Department of Education.

Official text of the Workforce of the Future Act is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
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://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlisons-fit-procurement-act-passes-oversight-committee,Rep. Burlison’s FIT Procurement Act Passes Oversight Committee,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Eric Burlison,B001316,burlison.house.gov,burlison,https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act to simplify federal procurement and make it easier for agencies to acquire cutting-edge technologies. A key provision of the bill, raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold to $25,000, is projected to save over $30 million annually.

Today, the FIT Procurement Act passed the Oversight Committee by a bipartisan vote of 39-0. The bill will reduce administrative costs, provide advanced training for the federal acquisition workforce, and increase opportunities for small businesses to compete for government contracts.

Rep. Burlison emphasized the importance of modernizing federal procurement to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

“The FIT Procurement Act will not only help federal agencies secure the best technology, but it will also save taxpayer dollars and reduce waste,” said Rep. Eric Burlison. “We’re ensuring that small businesses and innovators have a real chance to compete in the federal marketplace.”

The bill includes several key reforms aimed at improving efficiency in federal acquisitions:

Raising the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the Micro-Purchase Threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 to ease administrative burdens and promote commercial-like purchasing practices.

Requiring cross-functional training to ensure that procurement officers are equipped to handle information and communications technology (ICT) purchases.

Authorizing advanced payments for cloud computing services to allow federal agencies to access cost-saving opportunities.

Burlison emphasized that these reforms are critical for economic efficiency.

“By making it easier for small businesses and tech innovators to compete for federal contracts, we’re ensuring that the government has access to the latest technologies, while also fostering economic growth,” added Rep. Burlison. “This is a win-win for the American people.”

The FIT Procurement Act has already gained bipartisan support, with a companion bill introduced in the Senate by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-works-protect-missouri-farmers-federal-land-grabs,Graves Works to Protect Missouri Farmers from Federal Land Grabs,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act and the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act today. Both bills strengthen landowner rights to stop federal land seizures.

“There are few things more sacred than our right to own property, to farm, and to provide for our families,” said Graves. “That’s why our Founding Fathers sought to protect landowners from government land grabs with the Fifth Amendment. Sadly, too many Washington bureaucrats these days just don’t get it—and that’s exactly why we need stronger laws to keep these unaccountable bureaucrats in line, protect landowner rights, and stop unjust federal land grabs.”

H.R. 9604, the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act, reigns in the Surface Transportation Board’s Rails to Trails program, which allows the federal government to take former railroad corridors and give those corridors to third parties for use as recreational trails. This broken process violates the constitutional rights of landowners and unfairly cuts them out of the process. Graves’ legislation would require trail sponsors to get sign off from all impacted landowners and fully compensate landowners when a project moves forward.

You can read the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act here.

H.R. 9603, the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act repeals provisions from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA) signed into law by President Biden that allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to override state permitting decisions and approve eminent domain for electric transmission lines.

You can read the Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Acthere.

As Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Graves also included language in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 that prohibits the United States Army Corps of Engineers from acquiring any lands or interest in lands using eminent domain under the Missouri River BSNP Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project.

You can read the Section 331(a)(3) on pg. 269 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 here.

What They Are Saying:

Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins:

“For too long, property owners have been run over by provisions of the federal Rails to Trails program, which allows the conversion of abandoned rail lines to public trails without their consent. Protecting private property rights is a priority for Missouri Farm Bureau. We are grateful to Chairman Graves for leading the charge to ensure landowners rights are protected when new trails are proposed. We look forward to working with Chairman Graves and his colleagues in Congress to move this priority initiative across the finish line.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
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://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-legislation-block-nlrbs-anti-worker-rule,Rep. Burlison Introduces Legislation to Block NLRB’s Anti-Worker Rule,2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Eric Burlison,B001316,burlison.house.gov,burlison,https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced new legislation to block the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) final rule entitled “Representation—Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships.”

The NLRB’s latest rule rescinds the Trump administration’s 2020 pro-worker rule and reimposes arbitrary, Board-created procedures that undermine workers’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Specifically, the rule limits access to secret ballot elections, thereby impeding employees' ability to choose whether to form or join a union without intimidation. The rule effectively inverts the NLRA by enabling unions to entrench themselves as employee representatives regardless of worker preference, and by significantly delaying or obstructing decertification elections.

“Today’s legislation represents a crucial step in protecting workers’ rights,” said Congressman Burlison. “The NLRB’s new rule reverses important protections put in place to ensure fair and democratic union representation. By blocking this rule through the Congressional Review Act, we are taking action to preserve workers’ fundamental rights to participate in secret ballot elections and to make informed choices about union representation.”

The bill uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify the NLRB’s final rule, effectively reinstating the Election Protection Rule from the Trump era. This move is designed to safeguard workers’ rights and ensure that union representation processes remain transparent and fair.

Congressman Burlison’s legislation underscores his commitment to maintaining a balanced and fair labor relations environment, ensuring that workers' voices remain central in decisions about union representation.

Click here to read the resolution text.

Cosponsors: Education and Workforce Chairwoman Dr. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-05), Representatives Burgess Owens (R-UT-04), Andy Ogles (R-TN-05), Randy Weber (R-TX-14), Brian Babin (R-TX-36), and Dan Bishop (R-NC-08).

Group Support: National Right to Work Committee, Club for Growth, Institute for the American Worker, and Americans for Prosperity.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-kc-area-colleagues-unite-across-party-lines-address-usps,"Rep. Cleaver, KC-Area Colleagues Unite Across Party Lines to Address USPS Mail Delivery Delays",2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05), Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. The group called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to act on a recent audit’s recommendations, which identified staffing shortages and inadequate management oversight as key factors contributing to the delays in the Kansas City area.

“In recent months, our offices have received a growing number of messages from Kansans and Missourians concerned about missing mail, delayed postal delivery, and extended periods with no delivery service at all,” wrote the lawmakers. “The USPS Office of the Inspector General identified clear deficiencies…and identified numerous other issues related to the safety and security of personnel in this audit.”

Conducted by the independent USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG), the recent audit examined operations at the Kansas City Postal and Distribution Center following reports of some of the nation’s slowest mail service in the nation. The audit identified several deficiencies, including delays in mail delivery, issues with package scanning, and poor property conditions. In response, Davids and her colleagues are calling on the USPS to promptly implement the OIG’s recommended solutions.

“It is unacceptable that these facilities have fallen and are failing to keep up with the USPS standard of service. We wholeheartedly urge the leadership of the Postal Service to roll out the recommendations of the USPS Office of the Inspector General immediately to improve the service of the USPS in the Kansas City Metro area for our constituents.” Cleaver and his colleagues continued.

A full copy of the letter can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-bost-call-department-veterans-affairs-advance-st-louis-area,"Wagner, Bost Call on Department of Veterans Affairs to Advance St. Louis-Area Expansion and Modernization",2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough calling on him to advance the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis bed tower replacement and clinical expansion project.

Congresswoman Ann Wagner: “Missouri veterans have served our nation with honor, and they deserve world-class treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has held up the John Cochran construction project for too long, a shameful failure that has blocked our veterans from vital modernized medical facilities. I am calling on the VA to take immediate action, request funds for this project, and treat our veterans with the respect they have earned.”

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost:“For far too long, St. Louis and Metro East Illinois veterans served by the John A. Cochran VA Hospital have been waiting for improved medical facilities. The VA has recognized for well over a decade that the hospital’s bed tower needs to be replaced and its clinical services need to be modernized. This project must be funded as a top priority – and it needs to happen now. As chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I will continue working with Rep. Wagner and my colleagues in Missouri to see that the Biden administration gets this project over the finish line. Our veterans deserve it.”

Letter excerpt: “St. Louis-area veterans, including those in Missouri as well as Southern Illinois, have been waiting too long for modernized medical facilities and it is past time to jumpstart this project. As you know, VA originally requested this construction project in 2010 and Congress authorized its design and planning. VA subsequently restructured the project, has acquired the necessary land and completed some site preparation. However, construction has not begun because the Department’s budget request has not adequately prioritized this modernization project for two years in a row….Your Strategic Capital Investment Planning process continues to rank the (St. Louis John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital) construction project as the highest priority, but the linkage to VA’s budget requests has broken down. This is unfortunate and has delayed the completion of new facilities that St. Louis-area veterans deserve. We respectfully request that you work with the relevant committees to rectify this situation and pull the project over the finish line.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-abraham-accords-caucus-commemorates-four-year-anniversary,House Abraham Accords Caucus Commemorates Four-Year Anniversary of Historic Agreement,2024-09-15,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today is the four-year anniversary of the historic Abraham Accords Declaration, which was signed by the United States, Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates on September 15, 2020. This agreement, which later included Morocco, laid the foundation for maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world.

To commemorate the anniversary, House Abraham Accords Caucus Co-Chairs Ann Wagner (MO-02), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and David Trone (MD-06) released the following statement.

“Four years ago, the Abraham Accords were signed, forging a path towards strengthened and sustained peace in the Middle East. The importance of this historic agreement cannot be overstated as Israel continues its fight for self-determination against Iran and its proxies, including Hamas. The resilience of the Abraham Accords – and the foundation of respect, human dignity, and freedom they are built on – should give us all great hope that our brightest days are still to come. Together, we can and will continue to build on the progress we’ve made and achieve a safer and more prosperous future for the next generation.”

The Abraham Accords seek tolerance and respect for every person in order to make the world a place where all can enjoy a life of dignity and hope – no matter their race, faith, or ethnicity.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
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://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases/graves-smith-wagner-luetkemeyer-call-audit-mail-sorting-eastern-missouri,"Graves, Smith, Wagner, Luetkemeyer Call for Audit of Mail Sorting in Eastern Missouri",2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Sam Graves,G000546,graves.house.gov,graves,https://graves.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C – Representatives Sam Graves (MO-06), Jason Smith (MO-08), Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit the Hazelwood, MO Sorting and Distribution Center, explain failures to deliver election mail on time, and provide clarity on a new USPS proposal to further delay mail in rural America.

“The bottom line is that our constituents depend on USPS and cannot afford these continued failures,” the lawmakers wrote. “Submitting a plan to further delay mail deliveries for rural Americans while continuing to increase postage rates because USPS leadership cannot effectively run their operation is totally unacceptable. Quite simply, Americans don’t want to pay more for worse service.”

The lawmakers continued: “While we are all incredibly thankful for the vital service that our letter carriers provide, we are concerned that their hands are tied because of unacceptable failures occurring at Sorting and Delivery Centers due to ineffective USPS leadership. It defies common sense that there is anyone in USPS leadership that can still honestly believe the best path forward is to further consolidate operations at these failing Sorting and Delivery Centers without any real plan to improve service.”

In addition to an audit of the Hazelwood Sorting and Distribution Center, the letter requests USPS’s plan to address unreliable mail service in Eastern Missouri, a report on recent absentee ballot issues and a plan to address these failures before the November election, and a report on how the USPS rural delivery proposal will affect each Post Office in the region.

You can read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-graves-smith-luetkemeyer-call-audit-mail-sorting-eastern,"Wagner, Graves, Smith, Luetkemeyer Call for Audit of Mail Sorting in Eastern Missouri",2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Representatives Ann Wagner (MO-02), Sam Graves (MO-06), Jason Smith (MO-08), and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit the Hazelwood, MO, Sorting and Distribution Center, explain failures to deliver election mail on time, and provide clarity on a new USPS proposal to further delay mail in rural America.

“The bottom line is that our constituents depend on USPS and cannot afford these continued failures,” the lawmakers wrote. “Submitting a plan to further delay mail deliveries for rural Americans while continuing to increase postage rates because USPS leadership cannot effectively run their operation is totally unacceptable. Quite simply, Americans don’t want to pay more for worse service.”

The lawmakers continued: “While we are all incredibly thankful for the vital service that our letter carriers provide, we are concerned that their hands are tied because of unacceptable failures occurring at Sorting and Delivery Centers due to ineffective USPS leadership. It defies common sense that there is anyone in USPS leadership that can still honestly believe the best path forward is to further consolidate operations at these failing Sorting and Delivery Centers without any real plan to improve service.”

In addition to an audit of the Hazelwood Sorting and Distribution Center, the letter requests USPS’s plan to address unreliable mail service in Eastern Missouri, a report on recent absentee ballot issues and a plan to address these failures before the November election, and a report on how the USPS rural delivery proposal will affect each Post Office in the region.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-bill-combat-china-limit-its-global-influence-passes-house,"Wagner Bill to Combat China, Limit Its Global Influence Passes House",2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after her Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act passed the House. The legislation cuts red tape to ensure sensitive American technologies are not sold to foreign adversaries.

“China, Iran, and Russia have formed a new axis of evil to attack our national security interests and help each other circumvent U.S. export controls. They have created a massive network designed to maintain the flow of controlled Western technologies to dictatorships like Russia, Iran, and North Korea, with China at the center. The current export control regime is simply too slow and cumbersome to prevent Chinese and other companies from accessing sensitive technologies that can be used to give our adversaries a military edge.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-calls-biden-harris-admit-afghanistan-failures-nation-take,"Wagner Calls on Biden, Harris to Admit Afghanistan Failures to the Nation, Take Accountability",2024-09-09,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s report on the deadly Afghanistan withdrawal.

“President Biden and Vice President Harris allowed the Taliban to take over Afghanistan, caused 13 brave Americans to lose their lives, and they don’t even have the basic decency to acknowledge their own failures or take accountability for their actions. The Administration’s reckless and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan set American foreign policy back a generation. Their lack of leadership is a flashing siren to our enemies that America doesn’t have the backbone to fight back against dictatorships and stand up for what is right.

“Today’s report made clear the Administration cares more about optics than the safety of Americans and our allies. At every step of this investigation, they have stonewalled and prevented the American people from learning the full extent of the truth. This selfish behavior is disqualifying not just for the leader of the free world, but also those under him who allowed this chaotic withdrawal to occur. President Biden and Vice President Harris owe the American people, the families of the 13 Americans killed at Abbey Gate, and our Afghan allies a full and transparent explanation of this irresponsible withdrawal. Unfortunately, they will not do so because they clearly care more about protecting the President’s fragile ego than doing what is right. This Administration’s actions throughout this investigation are shameful and an embarrassment to our entire nation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-announces-10000000-grant-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-road,"Rep. Cleaver Announces $10,000,000 Grant from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Road Safety Improvements Along Prospect Avenue",2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has been awarded a $10,000,000 federal grant to implement road safety improvements along Prospect Avenue, a project that Congressman Cleaver called on the Department of Transportation to support earlier this year. The federal funding was provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, which Congressman Cleaver supported in the House of Representatives in 2021.

“With over $8.5 billion already invested in Missouri’s infrastructure, the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to pave the way to a brighter, safer future for communities across Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District and all throughout America's heartland,” said Congressman Cleaver. “For far too long, Prospect Avenue has been one of the most dangerous corridors in Kansas City for pedestrians and drivers alike. With this federal funding, Kansas City can now implement road safety improvements that will help to save lives, improve traffic, and strengthen economic development throughout the area.”

Prospect Avenue is on Kansas City’s high-injury network and is one of the most dangerous corridors in the City for pedestrians, with reckless driving and speeding as key causal factors. To address these issues, this federal grant will enable the implementation of sidewalk and bus stop improvements, pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, retroreflective backplates, and pedestrian and street-level lighting, concentrating safety measures on the most dangerous 1.86-mile section of Prospect Avenue.

The impact area of this project includes more public parks than almost any corridor in Kansas City, including Sanford Brown Park, Oak Park, Ivanhoe Park, and Brush Creek trails. This project will implement Proven Safety Countermeasures to reduce crash risk, expand the network of safe and accessible routes, and restore a once-thriving commercial corridor.

More information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-applauds-9-million-grant-kansas-city-biden-harris,Congressman Cleaver Applauds $9 Million Grant For Kansas City from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act,2024-08-28,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Department of Energy’s announcement that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has been selected a $9,000,000 federal grant to develop and adopt a building performance standard, including a comprehensive public and stakeholder outreach and engagement plan, that will improve energy efficiency throughout the region and lower utility costs. The grant—which was funded by the Cleaver-supported Inflation Reduction Act—will also help provide training, technical assistance, and implementation resources to the city.

“As local governments across the nation, including right here in Kansas City, work to implement proven solutions that will combat the climate crisis and accelerate our transition to renewable energy, I’m thrilled to see the Inflation Reduction Act will continue to assist in these efforts with another $9 million in federal funding,” said Congressman Cleaver. “With this federal grant, Kansas City will have an opportunity to engage directly with Missourians, receive their input, and implement reforms that will improve energy efficiency and lower costs for families and small businesses alike.”

Kansas City is one of 19 cities across the nation to be selected for this federal grant. Building upon the groundwork laid by the initial set of selections from DOE’s implementation of the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with respect to building energy codes, the 19 selectees funded by the IRA announced today will receive direct technical assistance to support the adoption and implementation of traditional energy codes, zero energy codes, and building performance standards.

These grants advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative, which sets the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in climate, clean energy, and other areas flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.

A full list of projects selected for funding is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
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://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-wagner-senator-schmitt-introduce-gateway-partnership-act,"Congresswoman Wagner, Senator Schmitt Introduce the Gateway Partnership Act",2024-08-23,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,MO,Ann Wagner,W000812,wagner.house.gov,wagner,https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Ann Wagner and Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Gateway Partnership Act, which would allow the Gateway Arch National Park to enter into a cooperative agreement with their philanthropic partner, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, to better manage and host private events for the broader St. Louis community:

“I am proud to join my friend, Senator Schmitt, in introducing the Gateway Partnership Act. This bill will attract new economic opportunities for the Gateway Arch, the enduring landmark of the greater St. Louis region and our great State of Missouri. Thanks to the tremendous investment from community organizations, the renovated Arch Visitor Center has seen a revitalized demand for event space, and this legislation builds on that public-private partnership to ensure the Arch is more easily accessible for constituent groups in my district and those visiting from across the nation,” said Congresswoman Ann Wagner.

“With the monumental renovations that have taken place at Gateway Arch National Park following the completion of the CityArchRiver project in 2018, the Arch Visitor Center is much more conducive for holding private events. These dynamic new spaces in the visitor center are ideal for holding social gatherings and other events that will leave a lasting impression of St. Louis’ defining monument. This common-sense legislation will streamline management of private event execution and marketing on behalf of the park and is a net-positive for the city of St. Louis,” said Senator Eric Schmitt.

BACKGROUND:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
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://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleaver-applauds-epa-partial-disapproval-missouri-regional-haze,"Rep. Cleaver Applauds EPA Partial Disapproval of Missouri Regional Haze Plan, Calls on Agency to Implement Federal Plan to Combat Air Pollution State",2024-08-19,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,MO,Emanuel Cleaver,C001061,cleaver.house.gov,cleaver,https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their partial disapproval of the state of Missouri’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). Additionally, in a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan and EPA Regional Administrator Meg McCollister, Rep. Cleaver called on the EPA to promptly issue a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that strengthens air quality standards and includes requirements for pollution reduction across the state. Cleaver has previously raised concerns about the Missouri SIP’s failure to take any meaningful steps to reduce pollution, safeguard our public lands, and protect public health.

“Corporate profits should never come before the health and safety of those in our communities or the conservation of our natural resources,” said Congressman Cleaver. “However, that is precisely what Missouri’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan prioritizes, as it puts polluters over people and falls far short of the standards necessary to safeguard the health of our entire region. The experts at EPA Region 7 have put forth an analysis proving the state of Missouri’s proposal could have gone further to ensure the cost-effective reduction in haze pollution across Missouri, thereby ensuring families in every community can breathe a little easier knowing their air is clean and their loved ones are safe. Today, I’m calling on the EPA to finalize their disapproval and promptly implement an effective plan for Missouri families.”

“Representatives Cleaver and Bush have been consistently correct about the action needed to prevent haze-causing pollution that negatively impacts the most beautiful places in the country and public health,” said Jenn DeRose, Missouri Senior Field Organizer with the Sierra Club. “The benefits of reducing haze pollution are massive, and the EPA should follow the Congressman’s recommendation to move forward with a federal implementation plan in Missouri.”

Missouri’s fossil-fuel power plants are responsible for 85 percent of the state’s haze-causing pollution, with coal plants in Missouri among the largest contributors to hazy skies nationwide. In 2020, Missouri was the second largest emitter of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the nation. This pollution is harmful to public health, exacerbating respiratory illnesses and shortening lifespans, particularly in underserved communities. Moreover, Missouri’s haze-causing pollution damages public lands throughout the U.S., including Mammoth Cave, the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, Okefenokee Swamp, and our own Hercules-Glade and Mingo Wilderness Areas.

EPA Region 7 has put forth an analysis of cost-effective emission reduction technologies to cut down on pollution from Missouri’s coal-fired power plants. According to an analysis by the National Park Conservation Association, the plan would help these plants reduce at least 31,310 tons of NOx and 82,900 tons of SO2 per year, greatly improving air quality throughout the entire Midwest.

The official letter from Rep. Cleaver to the EPA is available here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z