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*Missouri Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday July 23, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Burlison Opens Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Opens Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy * WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future." In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted President Trump's actions to boost American en  more

Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Metals from Baby Formula
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Metals from Baby Formula * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Safe Baby Formula Act, legislation that would ban all toxic heavy metals from baby formula and require the FDA to study the effects of metals in formula. This legislation  more

DEVCOM CBC Assists in Showcasing Autonomous Decontamination at MSPIX 2025
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 23 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command issued the following news: * * * DEVCOM CBC Assists in Showcasing Autonomous Decontamination at MSPIX 2025 By Parker Martin The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) attended this year's Maneuver Support & Protection Integration eXperiments (MSPIX) to showcase its newest autonomous decontamination capabilities. Held in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, MSPIX   more

Financial Services Committee Advances Wagner Legislation to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Financial Services Committee Advances Wagner Legislation to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the Financial Services Committee advanced her Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act: "Small businesses and entrepreneurs  more

Hawley, Blumenthal Unveil Bipartisan Bill Empowering Working Americans to Sue Big Tech, AI Companies for Stealing Creative Works
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Blumenthal Unveil Bipartisan Bill Empowering Working Americans to Sue Big Tech, AI Companies for Stealing Creative Works * Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect consumers' data rights and hold Big Tech companies accountable for illegally pirating creators' copyrighted works to train their artificial intelligence  more

Hawley, Moore Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Moore Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians * U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with Congressman Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), introduced a resolution condemning the persecution of Christians around the world. "Our country was founded on religious liberty. We cannot sit on the sidelines as Christians around the world are being persecuted for declaring Jesus  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Agricultural Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Agricultural Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) led 16 of his colleagues in introducing legislation to remove regulatory roadblocks for heavy vehicle operators when renewing their commercial driver's licenses (CDL). The Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act enables seasonal drivers to renew their CDL onli  more

SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by April Storms
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by April Storms * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Missouri of the Aug. 22 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damag  more

Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful Strikes on Iran, Hearing on Discriminatory DEI Policies on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful Strikes on Iran, Hearing on Discriminatory DEI Policies on Fox Business * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business' Varney & Company to discuss President Trump's devastating strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and the Judiciary Committee hearing he will be leading against discriminatory DEI practices. Click HERE  more

Senator Schmitt Questions Nominees About Waste in Foreign Policy, America's Strategic Posture, Deterrence Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Questions Nominees About Waste in Foreign Policy, America's Strategic Posture, Deterrence Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned United States Navy Vice Admiral Frank "Mitch" Bradley, who is nominated for promotion to the rank of Admiral and the position of Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)  more

Senator Schmitt to Chair Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Ending DEI Discrimination in the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt to Chair Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Ending DEI Discrimination in the Federal Government * WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, will hold a hearing focused on ending radical and divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. The hea  more

Wagner Small Business Growth Legislation Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Small Business Growth Legislation Passes House * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3382, her Small Entity Update Act: "My Small Entity Update Act will reform the SEC's regulatory approach to make it easier for entrepreneurs across the country to achi  more