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Sam Graves

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Sam Graves is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 6th congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, Graves has focused on issues such as agriculture, transportation, and small business during his tenure in Congress. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and enhancing infrastructure in his district. Graves has also served on several committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has played a significant role in shaping policy related to these areas.

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Dec 9, 2024

I urge my colleagues to support WRDA 2024 and its objectives of improving America's infrastructure, reforming project processes, and ensuring that we are better stewards of the taxpayers' money. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my…

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Dec 9, 2024

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 13 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 9\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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Dec 9, 2024

The Strengthening the Commercial Driver's License Information System Act ensures that States can continue to rely on the Commercial Driver's License Information System. This system is crucial to maintaining the principle of one commercial…

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Dec 9, 2024

This bill honors the brave men and women who go above and beyond to protect the United States. I commend Representative Mike Kelly for leading the House effort to honor our servicemembers. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee…

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Dec 6, 2024

I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 492.

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Dec 5, 2024

I missed a series of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 484, YEA on Roll Call No. 485, YEA on Roll Call No. 486, NAY on Roll Call No. 487, NAY on Roll Call No. 488, YEA on Roll Call No. 489, YEA on Roll Call…

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Sep 20, 2024

Today I missed a series of Roll Call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 436, YEA on Roll Call No. 437, YEA on Roll Call No. 438, and YEA on Roll Call No. 439. personal explanation Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr…

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Jul 25, 2024

I missed one Roll Call vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 400.

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Jul 22, 2024

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…

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Jul 22, 2024

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our concerns about DOT's efforts with the Department of Education to expand the definition of vending machine.

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Jul 17, 2024

We look forward to continuing to work with you to improve safety on our nation's roadways.

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Jul 9, 2024

We are grateful to Congressman Nehls (R-TX), along with Chairmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Garret Graves (R-LA), for their leadership on this issue.

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Jul 9, 2024

In the FAA reauthorization of 2024, we did put in targeted reforms to strengthen the Aviation Workforce Development Grant.

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Jul 8, 2024

I missed two Roll Call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 336 and YEA on Roll Call No. 337. ____________________

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Jun 26, 2024

With your partnership, we can keep this momentum going, we can deliver good projects for more communities, and we can build and rebuild our transportation systems to meet the 21st, and even 22nd, century needs of Americans.

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Jun 26, 2024

I remain concerned about the slow pace at which the Department is distributing IIJA funds.

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Jun 26, 2024

It is up to the Biden administration to bring the parties back to the table to avert this economic catastrophe in September.

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Jun 26, 2024

Last month, the House approved the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 by a very strong, bipartisan vote of 387 to 26.

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Jun 26, 2024

This legislation provides some critical aviation safety enhancements.

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Jun 26, 2024

I urge the Committee to take long overdue action on rail safety so that passengers and communities with rail in their backyards have a level of safety oversight and protection afforded to other modes of transportation.

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Jun 26, 2024

We must maintain the user pays principle, and find some solutions for putting the Highway Trust Fund on a more sustainable fiscal path.

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Jun 26, 2024

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations present numerous operational and economic advantages.

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May 14, 2024

May I ask for the time remaining on both sides again. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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