| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for Wednesday April 17, 2024 ( 9 items ) |
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House Transportation Committee Chairman Graves Issues Opening Statement From Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) from today's roundtable, entitled "Artificial Intelligence in Transportation":
We live in an exciting time where technology is always evolving. Things we used to think were impossible are regularly happening before our ve
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House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Announces Ways & Means Initiatives to Hold China Accountable, Support U.S. Farmers, Workers
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
Lawmakers are taking aim at China, holding the Biden Administration accountable, and leveling the playing field for American farmers and workers with a new series of trade and tax policies led by members of the House Committee on Ways and Means. The suite of bills include a major reform of America's largest trade program to further U.S. economic and national s
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House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Commentary to Agri-Pulse: Failed Biden Trade Policies Mean Falling Ag Exports Hurting American Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following commentary to the Agri-Pulse on failed Biden trade policies, on April 15, 2024:
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American farmers and ranchers have faced increasing challenges in recent years made worse by President Biden's refusal to lay out a strategic trade agenda and, worse, his failure to advocate for American agriculture on the world stage. In 2023, the U.S. agricultural trade deficit reached
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House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Opening Statement - Floor Debate, Legislation to Revoke Tax Exempt Status of Terrorist-Supporting Organizations (H.R. 6408)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a floor debate on the legislation to revoke tax exempt status of terrorist-supporting organizations, on April 15, 2024:
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"I rise today in support of H.R. 6408, bipartisan legislation introduced by Ways and Means members David Kustoff and Brad Schneider.
"This commonsense bill revokes the tax-exempt status of entities that have been found to be p
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House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Opening Statement - Hearing With U.S. Trade Representative Tai
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing with U.S. Trade representative Katherine Tai, on April 16, 2024:
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As prepared for delivery.
"Ambassador Tai, thank you for joining us today to discuss the Biden Administration's trade priorities. As always, it is a pleasure to welcome you back to the Ways and Means Committee.
"The last time you came before this Committee I was optimist
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House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith: Working Parents Need Tax Relief, Not Biden $7 Trillion Tax Hike
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on April 15, 2024:
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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement to mark "Tax Day" - the annual IRS deadline for Americans to file their federal taxes:
"After emptying their bank accounts to cover gas and grocery bills thanks to the over 19 percent increase in prices since President Biden took office, America
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Rep. Alford Introduces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Dead on Arrival Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Earlier today, as first reported by Fox News, Congressman Alford introduced the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Dead on Arrival (DOA) Act. This bill would eliminate all DEI programs across the federal government.
This legislation comes on the heels of Democrats introducing legislation to officially codify DEI curriculum in the federal government.
The bill was co-sponsored by the following Representativ
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Senator Schmitt Questions Air Force Leadership on C-130J Placement and Rosecrans ANG Base, Potential A-10 Replacement, and DEI in the Air Force
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Eric Schmitt questioned Department of the Air Force leaders on the current posture of the United States Air Force and questioned Air Force leadership regarding the role of divisive DEI positions in the U.S. Air Force:
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BACKGROUND:
In the hearing, Senator Schmitt also advocated for Missouri priorities, including the follow-on mission for the 442nd Air Force Reserve Wing at Whitem
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State Attorneys General Misused Medicaid Authority to Persecute Teens Seeking Gender Affirming Care, Finance Inquiry Finds; Politicized Requests for Patient Information Caused Spike in Teen Crisis Mental Health Calls
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released a staff report today finding that state attorneys general misused their Medicaid investigative and consumer protection authorities to persecute teens and adults seeking transgender health care, harming patients and causing a spike in LGBTQIA+ teens and adults seeking crisis mental health servic
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