WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Congress Must Make Tax Filing Less of a Hassle for Disaster Victims Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 517, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. As prepared for delivery. "I rise today in support of the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act introduced by Ways and Means members Representa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cleaver, Scott Hold Listening Session With Local Educators on President Trump's Attempt to Dismantle the Department of Education (Kansas City, MO) - This weekend, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) hosted House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) in Kansas City to participate in a listening session with local educators and community leaders to discuss President Trump's attempt to disman more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 31, 2025 AIR FORCE The Boeing Co., Long Beach, California, has been awarded a $2,456,665,321 modification (P00020) to a previously awarded contract (FA8526-21-D-0001) for C-17 Globemaster III sustainment. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $7,597,672,417 from $5,141,007,096. Work will be performed at various locations including but not limited to Long Beach, California; San Antonio, Texas; Robi more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 1 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Department of Natural Resources issues construction permit for solid waste processing facility in Moniteau County JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 31, 2025 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a permit to SiteWorks Waste Services, LLC to construct the SiteWorks Waste Services Transfer Station in Moniteau County. The facility will be used to transfer construction, demolition and other wast more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Office Vacancy Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six appointments to various boards and commissions and the appointment of the Andrew County Circuit Clerk. Tannah Buhman, of St. Joseph, was appointed as the Andrew County Circuit Clerk. Ms. Buhman is currently serving as the interim circuit clerk for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Connecticut Delegation Reintroduce Legislation To Improve Safety Net For Small Farmers WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03), Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04), and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) in reintroducing the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2025. This legislation improves the farm safety more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * National Taxpayer Advocate Needs Clearly Defined, Reinforced Independence from IRS Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 997, the National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act. As prepared for delivery. "I rise today in support of H.R. 997, the National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act, introduced by m more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Natural Disaster Victims Deserve Additional Time To Claim Tax Refunds Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act. As prepared for delivery. "I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act, introduced by my Ways and Means col more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Graves and Mann Introduce Legislation to Provide Reliable & Affordable Energy to Missouri, Kansas Families WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) have introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. "Missouri's rural electric cooperatives and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Save Taxpayers Time & Money By Harmonizing Tax Filing Deadline Rules for Electronic Payments & Mail-In Payments Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1152, the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act. As prepared for delivery. "The April 15th deadline to file one's taxes is rapidly approaching. Ri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hawley Addresses Students at Liberty University Convocation By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | March 31, 2024 | Liberty University On Friday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered the Convocation Address to students at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Listen to Senator Hawley's full remarks here. Speech excerpts as delivered: "Is not our nation in so many ways spiritually oppressed? Are we not suffering the spiritual more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Taxpayers Shouldn't Have to Jump Through Hoops To See Stolen Refund Checks Replaced Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on H.R. 1155, the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act. As prepared for delivery. "I rise today in support of H.R. 1155, the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act. "With the April 15th tax filing deadli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to Hold Markup Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the full Committee will hold a markup at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. The Committee is scheduled to consider the following measures: * H.R. 2390, the Maritime Supply C more PR