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Senator Schmitt supports USDA decision to establish Kansas City as department hub

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to name Kansas City, Missouri, as one of its five new relocation hubs.

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Hawley secures commitment from Trump nominee to refocus CISA away from content policing

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Sean Plankey, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), during a Senate hearing on Thursday.

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Senator Schmitt attends White House signing of $9 billion rescissions package

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) attended a White House ceremony marking the signing of a rescissions package that he led through the Senate.

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Hawley announces DOE cancels $5 billion loan for Grain Belt Express project

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Department of Energy has canceled a $5 billion federal loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express, a transmission project that would have crossed eight counties in Missouri.

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Hawley urges HHS Secretary Kennedy Jr. to restore rules on abortion drug after new studies

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging the reinstatement of safety regulations on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.

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Senator Schmitt discusses Iran strikes and upcoming DEI hearing on Fox Business

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox Business’ Varney & Company to discuss recent U.S. military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities and his upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion...

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Hawley and Moore introduce resolution against global Christian persecution

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Congressman Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) have introduced a resolution in Congress condemning the persecution of Christians worldwide. “Our country was founded on religious liberty.

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Senator Schmitt discusses new crypto law and budget cuts during Fox News interview

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) appeared on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum to discuss two recent legislative efforts: the passage of a new cryptocurrency law and a federal spending rescissions package.

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Hawley joins bipartisan effort with ETHIC Act targeting pharma 'patent thickets

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have introduced the ETHIC Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the use of "patent thickets" by pharmaceutical companies.

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Senator Schmitt leads Senate passage of Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has announced the Senate's approval of President Trump’s rescissions package, which he led through the chamber.

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Hawley introduces bill to boost rural hospital funding and halt future Medicaid cuts

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing federal investment in rural hospitals and preventing future cuts to Medicaid hospital funding.

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Senator Schmitt urges Senate approval of Trump-backed rescissions package

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 15, 2025

On July 15, 2025, Senator Eric Schmitt addressed the Senate in support of President Trump’s proposed rescissions package.

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Hawley calls for DHS release of Trump assassination attempt records

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to declassify all documents related to the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Senator Schmitt notes support for Whiteman Air Force Base in new defense bill

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, highlighted several provisions in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill that are aimed at bolstering Missouri’s defense sector and enhancing military...

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Hawley introduces bill targeting Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland and homes

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced a bill that would ban Chinese corporations and individuals linked to the Chinese Communist Party from owning American agricultural land and residential properties.

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Senator Schmitt’s Medicaid expansion provision becomes law as part of sweeping disability services bill

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 7, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt’s provision to expand home and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities has been signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Senate passes bill including disability support measures backed by Sen. Schmitt

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, with Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) voting in support and highlighting several provisions aimed at supporting families and individuals with disabilities. “I proudly voted to move forward with...

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Hawley secures RECA expansion and new Medicaid funds in Senate-passed bill

By K. S. Dickens | Jul 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Senate has passed a reconciliation bill that includes the largest expansion to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and new Medicaid funding.

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Senator Schmitt discusses major legislation and policy changes during Newsmax interview

By K. S. Dickens | Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Newsmax’s American Agenda to discuss several legislative and policy developments, including the One Big Beautiful Bill, changes to Medicaid for individuals with disabilities, and recent actions by...

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances four Missouri district judge nominations

By K. S. Dickens | Jun 26, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nominations of four individuals to serve as district judges in Missouri. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expressed support for the committee’s decision, noting that these are the first judicial...