WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: 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 civi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This critical legislation establishes funding levels and sets priorities for the nation's military and national defense programs. "As global threats intensify, we need a military laser-focused on lethality, readiness, and strength -- not di  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Bill includes Graves' Amendment Adding Additional C-130Js * * * 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 aircr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * (Houston, TX) -- On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Congressman Al Green issued the following statement regarding the recent fatal shooting at the United States Postal Service (USPS) South Houston Distribution Center in Missouri City, Texas, located within his congressional district: "In light of the tragic shooting involving a postal service employee, my heart goes out to their family and friend  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: 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 In  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: 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 haras  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: 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  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: 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 gobbli  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: 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   more