U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6)
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Graves and Cleaver Urge DOJ and BOP to Keep Robert Courtney Behind Bars
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) have penned a letter to Attorney General Garland and Director Colette Peters of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, imploring them to ensure that convicted felon Robert Courtney remains in prison.“Robert Courtney’s violent crimes were heinous,” the members expressed. “To this day, it’s difficult to find anyone in the region that hasn’t been impacted, who didn’t have a family member, friend, or loved-one stolen from them too soon by Courtney. Through fraud and deceit, he stole precious time...
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Graves Backs Military Aid for Allies, Opposes Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) stood firm in his support for military aid to allies while opposing financial assistance, as reflected in his recent voting patterns.In a recent statement, Graves criticized President Biden's foreign policy approach, stating, "President Biden has shown unprecedented weakness to our allies and adversaries around the globe." Graves highlighted concerns about various international issues, including border security, Iran, Russia, and China.Graves' actions aligned with his words as he voted in favor of critical legislation...
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Graves Secures Funding for Cameron Airport Project
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves has successfully secured $5,220,000 for the reconstruction of the Cameron Memorial Airport runway in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill signed into law last month.“Our rural airports are incredibly important to North Missouri,” expressed Rep. Sam Graves. “Cameron Memorial Airport is an important economic driver for the region, supporting flight training, aerial agricultural spraying, recreational flying and more. The extensive durability cracking on the Airport’s only runway means it needs to be replaced to allow these...
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Graves Secures Funding for Hannibal Stormwater Project
Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has successfully secured funding for the downtown Hannibal stormwater project. The $3.5 million allocation, included in the appropriations bill signed into law last month, will support the project slated to take place from North Street to Mark Twain Avenue. The initiative was initially authorized in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022, signed into law in December 2022.“I’m thrilled to secure this funding for Hannibal,” expressed Graves. “During the Flood of 2019, part of Hannibal’s stormwater system collapsed, threatening...
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Graves Secures Funding for Highway 291 Project
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves announced today that he secured $4,000,000 for the Highway 291 Project in the appropriations bill signed into law last month."Highway 291 is desperately in need of improvements,” Rep. Graves said. “By adding more lanes, we can reduce congestion and increase safety on this important highway. I’m happy to secure this funding so we can expand a section of this highway, which will benefit the Northland for years to come.”The project will expand a section of MO 291 to four lanes and add turn lanes from Flintlock Road to 104th Street.
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Chairman Graves & Chairman Crawford Respond to Court Decision on FHWA’s GHG Emissions Performance Measure Rule
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman Rick Crawford have spoken out following a recent court ruling on the FHWA's GHG emissions performance measure rule.Graves and Crawford commended the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas for its decision, stating, "This was a clear case of blatant overreach by the Biden Administration from the beginning...We appreciate the ruling and remain committed to ensuring the Administration does not exceed its authority."The FHWA had imposed a GHG...
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Graves Secures Funding for Harrison County Water Project
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves recently announced the successful allocation of $3,307,000 for the Harrison County PWSD #2 in the appropriations bill signed earlier this month."It’s critical that our rural counties have access to water,” emphasized Rep. Sam Graves, highlighting the importance of ensuring water access for underserved areas.Expressing his satisfaction with the funding allocation, Graves added, “Harrison County PWSD #2 continues to increase the number of customers they serve and are desperately in need of additional water sources. I’m thrilled to...
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Graves Opens Application Process for Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has initiated the application process for students in North Missouri who aspire to attend prestigious U.S. service academies. Expressing his commitment, Graves stated, “It’s always an honor to nominate the best and brightest from North Missouri to attend our nation’s service academies.” He further encouraged all interested individuals, emphasizing, "Every student who has interest in attending a service academy should definitely consider applying.”Prospective candidates seeking a nomination for the U.S. Air Force Academy,...
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Reps. Graves, Cleaver, Alford Introduce Pony Up Act to Hold USPS Accountable for Late Bills
U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Emanuel Cleaver, II, and Mark Alford have introduced the Pony Up Act in an effort to address late bill deliveries by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The legislation aims to hold USPS accountable for late fees incurred by consumers due to delayed delivery services.Congressman Graves expressed the frustration of his constituents, stating, “If the Postal Service can’t get their act together and get bills delivered on time, then they should pony up and pay the late fee.”Congressman Cleaver highlighted the impact of late deliveries on...
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House Passes Graves Bill to Expand Internet Access
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, celebrated the passage of his legislation, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act, in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.Graves emphasized the significance of the E-BRIDGE Act in addressing the lack of broadband access in rural communities, stating, "Too many of our communities, particularly in rural America, still lack broadband access. In some cases, just completing that ‘last mile’ is...
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Graves Welcomes Audrain Presiding Commissioner to Testify Before Transportation Committee
Congressman Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, expressed his gratitude for Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders' testimony before the Committee. Winders highlighted the challenges faced by rural communities in securing federal transportation grants, noting the ever-changing requirements and complexities involved in implementing projects.Winders, who also serves as the Highway 54 Coalition Chairman, emphasized the importance of the project aimed at increasing safety in Audrain and Pike Counties. He pointed out...
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Graves Responds to State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released a statement criticizing the President's speech. Graves expressed his concerns about the current state of the country, stating, "We face a border crisis that's flooding our communities with deadly fentanyl and out of control inflation that's hammering working families in North Missouri. That's the state of our Union."Graves went on to critique President Biden's address, remarking, "President Biden decided to give an angry, divisive campaign speech filled...
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Reps. Graves, Cleaver, Davids, Alford Introduce Resolution Honoring the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Season
U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Emanuel Cleaver, II, Sharice Davids, and Mark Alford have introduced a resolution honoring the 2023-2024 Kansas City Chiefs and their championship season. Congressman Graves expressed, “The Kansas City Chiefs had another incredible season this year. In spite of seemingly everyone claiming the Chiefs were broken, they persevered and proved the naysayers wrong yet again." Congressman Cleaver highlighted the unity brought by the Chiefs to the Kansas City region, stating, "All year, the haters and the doubters tried to downplay the talent,...
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Graves Announces INFRA Grant for Improve I-70 Project
WASHINGTON, DC - The Improve I-70 Project, which aims to reconstruct 191 miles of I-70 across Missouri, has received a significant boost with a nearly $93 million INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) Grant. Congressman Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, made the announcement, highlighting the importance of this funding for the project's success."This is a highly competitive grant that was established in the FAST Act," said Congressman Graves. "Securing this INFRA Grant will be incredibly helpful in fully improving I-70....
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Reps. Graves, Cleaver Lead Calls to Halt Further Rate Increases from USPS
Last week, U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) spearheaded a group of lawmakers urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to cease implementing price hikes on stamps. This comes after the USPS implemented its fourth rate increase in the past eighteen months, prompting concerns about the negative impact on mail volume, customer volume, and the financial viability of the USPS itself.In a letter addressed to USPS Board of Governors Chairman Roman Martinez, the lawmakers expressed their apprehension regarding the consecutive rate increases. They...
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Graves Urges Supreme Court to Reject Colorado’s Attempt to Kick President Trump Off Ballot
Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in filing an amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The brief, which has been signed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), 134 other House Republicans, and 41 other Senate Republicans, urges the Supreme Court to reject Colorado's attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot.Graves criticized the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from the ballot, stating that it is "based on politics, not the law." He...