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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

By C. M. Luna | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has introduced the Protect and Respect ICE Act, a bill that would double the federal penalty for attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Hawley announces DOE pledge to halt Grain Belt Express project

By C. M. Luna | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright has pledged to halt the Grain Belt Express project.

Senator Schmitt discusses DOJ weaponization claims during Newsmax interview

By C. M. Luna | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Newsmax’s "Rob Schmitt Tonight" to discuss concerns about the Justice Department under President Biden, focusing on allegations of political weaponization and censorship.

Senator Schmitt’s ENABLE Act secures permanent savings protections for people with disabilities

By C. M. Luna | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt’s legislation, the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act, has been signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Hawley leads rally after expansion of compensation act for radioactive waste victims

By C. M. Luna | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a rally in St. Louis to mark the expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides new funding for survivors of radioactive waste exposure in Missouri and other states.

Senator Schmitt discusses proposed extension of Trump-era tax cuts

By C. M. Luna | Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime to discuss President Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the ongoing vote-a-rama in the Senate.

Senators introduce bill aimed at boosting cybersecurity in rural hospitals

By C. M. Luna | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have reintroduced the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act.

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