NE Missouri News

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) released a statement following the House’s approval of legislation to end the federal government shutdown.

“Senator Schumer’s senseless shutdown is finally coming to an end. Many Americans, including our air traffic controllers, members of our military, and many more, were held hostage for 43 days purely for political gain. I appreciate our air traffic controllers and other professionals who showed up day-in and day-out to do their jobs, without pay, to ensure the safety of our aviation system and the nation. This unnecessary shutdown not only impacted their livelihoods, it also caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations for Americans still trying to fly to visit their families, travel for business, and more. Thankfully, Senator Schumer’s shutdown is over, and I will continue to work with the Trump Administration to minimize any of its ongoing impacts,” Graves said.

Sam Graves has represented Missouri's 6th district in the U.S. Congress since 2001 after succeeding Pat Danner. He previously served in both the Missouri House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and in the Missouri Senate from 1995 until his election to Congress in 2001. Born in Tarkio, Missouri in 1963, Graves currently resides there. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri in 1986.