WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * 'Much Needed': Hawley Applauds Trump's Approval of Disaster Aid For Missouri Storm Victims * This evening, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced federal disaster aid for Eastern Missouri's devastating May storms, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for swiftly green-lighting the funds. Thank you @realDonaldTrump for again approving disaster relief for Missouri. Much, much needed -- Josh Haw  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On Republicans' Reconciliation Bill: It's A Big, Beautiful Betrayal Against American Families * June 09, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin slammed the Republican reconciliation plan that will kick 16 million Americans off their health care coverage, close rural hospitals, and raise prices for American families in order to pay for tax cuts to billionaires WASHINGTON - U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Welch Introduce Legislation to Increase Federal Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour * Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and allow the federal minimum wage to increase with inflation in subsequent years. When adjusted for inflation, the current federal mi  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho National Laboratory, Missouri S&T launch research partnership * The Idaho National Laboratory and Missouri University of Science and Technology have signed a new collaboration aimed at advancing research and educational opportunities. This partnership has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding highlighting their joint commitment to the Strategic  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Disaster Declaration Approved by President Trump * Ballwin, MO - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump approved Governor Mike Kehoe's request for federal support to aid disaster recovery from the May 16th tornado. "Thank you President Trump for your swift action to provide federal support to the victims of the deadly tornado last mo  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Joins Effort to Protect Funding for NPR, PBS, and America's Public Broadcasting * (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined with Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Dina Titus (D-NV), Doris Matsui (D-CA), John Larson (D-CT), and April McClain Delaney (D-MD) to pro  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Horsford Introduce Bill Advancing Minority and Women Ownership of Broadcast TV, Radio * The Legislation Would Ensure Broadcast Programming Reflects Diversity of American People (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Steven Horsford (D-NV) introduced The Broadcast VOICES (Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service) Act, legisla  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Applauds President Trump's Approval of Missouri's Major Disaster Declaration Following St. Louis Tornado * Trump's Approval Unlocks Millions of Dollars for Recovery Efforts WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement applauding President Trump's approval of federal disaster aid from FEMA for the storms that hit St. Louis area communities in May: "Thank  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt to Lead Senate Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON --Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) released the following statement after announcing he will lead President Trump's rescissions package in the Senate. "I look forward to leading President Trump's rescissions package in the Senate. Over the last few months, the Trump Administration has uncovered billions of dollars of unnecessary spending. This le  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Calls for Full Funding of State and Local Law Enforcement Drug Interdiction Program * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) is asking the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program, which works with state and local law enforcement offices across the U.S. to foster collaboration, share resources, and leve  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Implement 15 Percent Remittance Tax * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced R equiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers (REMIT) Act which will implement a 15 percent excise tax on remittances. "America is not the world's piggy bank. Each year, the U.S. sees tens of billions of dollars leave our country as foreign nationals wire money   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Trump Accounts Provide Greater Financial Security for the Next Generation of Americans, Just Like Their Namesake Under The One, Big, Beautiful Bill every newborn baby will receive $1,000 in an investment account to help support that child's future. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Trump Accounts are pro-family policy that will give millions of Ame  more