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Senator Schmitt introduces bill aiming to boost private event management at Gateway Arch

By C. M. Luna | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has reintroduced the Gateway Partnership Act, a bill aimed at allowing the Gateway Arch National Park to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

Senator Schmitt introduces resolution honoring Operation Midnight Hammer servicemembers

By C. M. Luna | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced a Senate Resolution to honor airmen and sailors involved in Operation Midnight Hammer, a recent military action targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Senate confirms four federal district court judges from Missouri

By C. M. Luna | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of four nominees to serve as federal district court judges in Missouri.

Hawley urges HUD probe into reported poor conditions at Missouri apartment complex

By C. M. Luna | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has requested an investigation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) into living conditions at the Villas of Autumn Bend, a HUD-subsidized property in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Hawley meets with Missouri farmers at state fair, honors Kit Bond

By C. M. Luna | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) attended the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia this week, where he met with commodity groups and hosted an advisory council meeting with state farmers.

Bipartisan Senate bill seeks extension for national memorial honoring EMTs and paramedics

By C. M. Luna | Aug 5, 2025

U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Chris Coons (D-DE) have introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the National Emergency Services Memorial Foundation.

Hawley urges new postmaster general to address USPS delays impacting rural Missouri

By C. M. Luna | Aug 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on the newly appointed Postmaster General, David Steiner, to address ongoing issues with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), particularly those affecting rural communities in Missouri.

Hawley joins bipartisan effort to ban hazardous quotas for warehouse workers

By C. M. Luna | Aug 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has joined Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Haley Stevens (MI-11) to reintroduce the bipartisan Warehouse Worker Protection Act.

Hawley-backed bill banning congressional stock trading advances in committee

By C. M. Luna | Jul 30, 2025

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has voted to move forward with the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act.

Hawley secures funding protections for Fort Leonard Wood hospital and housing

By C. M. Luna | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has announced that he has secured language in the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill aimed at protecting the hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Senator Schmitt comments on Emil Bove’s confirmation to third circuit court

By C. M. Luna | Jul 29, 2025

Emil Bove has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Senator Schmitt supports Trump’s picks for Missouri U.S. attorney posts

By C. M. Luna | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has expressed support for President Donald Trump's recent nominations of two individuals to serve as interim U.S. Attorneys for Missouri's Western and Eastern Districts.

Hawley introduces bill proposing rebate checks funded by record U.S. tariff revenue

By C. M. Luna | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced the American Worker Rebate Act, a bill aimed at distributing rebate checks to working Americans.

Senator Schmitt commends Senate approval of Zachary Bluestone for federal judgeship

By C. M. Luna | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has welcomed the Senate's confirmation of Zachary Bluestone as a judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Senator Schmitt schedules hearing on ending federal government DEI programs

By C. M. Luna | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, will preside over a hearing aimed at addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government.

Senator Schmitt questions defense nominee on foreign aid spending and Indo-Pacific strategy

By C. M. Luna | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned Vice Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, nominee for promotion to Admiral and Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

Hawley and Blumenthal introduce bipartisan bill targeting unauthorized use of creative works by AI

By C. M. Luna | Jul 21, 2025

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting consumers' data rights and holding major technology companies accountable for using creators’ copyrighted works to train...

Hawley files amendment to block DOE loans for Grain Belt Express project

By C. M. Luna | Jul 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has filed an amendment to the Senate's current rescissions package, aiming to prevent the Department of Energy from using federal loan guarantees to support the Grain Belt Express project.

Hawley urges swift DOJ action on expanded radiation survivor compensation program

By C. M. Luna | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on the Department of Justice to prioritize the implementation of the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025.

Senator Schmitt introduces bill to increase penalties for assaults on ICE agents