WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other as  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Napolitano (D-CA) introduced H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRD  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 26, 2024: * * * Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Murthy v. Missouri: "The First Amendment is first for a reason, and the freedom of expression should be protected from any infringement by the government. Our country benefits when ideas can be tested and debated fairly   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: A spokesperson for the Office of Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement ahead of the upcoming congressional session week. "Following the sudden passing of a loved one, the Congresswoman will remain in St. Louis this week to support her family and loved ones and to attend funeral services. While the Congresswoman is unable to be in D.C. for votes, she opposes the harmful spending bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) recently introduced a series of amendments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPs) appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025, which are being considered on the House floor this week. Rep. Burlison also collaborated with his colleagues to cosponsor a series of amendments to the Department of Defense (DOD) ap  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Improving Access to Long-Term Care Insurance Act to create a tax deduction for the cost of the long-term care insurance premiums. "Currently, over 70% of Americans aged 65 or older face the need for long-term care, making it a top financial concern. "My bill will encourage individuals to purchase long-term care insurance by provi  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released a statement on the Supreme Court ruling in Murthy v. Missouri: "While this isn't the outcome we were hoping for, this case is a huge win for Americans and for the whole country, because it exposed nearly every part of the Biden Administration's vast 'censorship enterprise.' I'm extremely proud to have filed this case as Missouri's Attorney General. Many knew that censor  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: The Ways and Means Committee will hold a markup on Thursday, June 27, 2024 to consider legislation that will promote medical innovation and improve care by streamlining coverage pathways of new drugs and medical devices under Medicare, as well as legislation to remove barriers to treatment and increase access to new medical tests and screenings for seniors. *   more