WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to End Taxpayer-Funded Pharma Ads Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act, which would end federal subsidies for pharmaceutical company advertising. Current law allows pharmaceutical companies to claim business deductions on direct-to-consumer advertising, subsidizing their publi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on May 14, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, Today, I rise to introduce the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act. My bill is complementary to Senator Josh Hawley over in the Senate. If you travel the Fourth District of the great State of Missouri, just south of Reve  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following floor remarks on May 14, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, before I begin my remarks today, I want to say a word about our former colleague Christopher "Kit" Bond, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Kit Bond dedicated his life to serving the people of Missouri. After serving as State auditor, he  more