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Health issues affect us all and determining the best means of addressing them is an important part of my work in Congress.

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Help Is Here For Missouri Families

Beginning on July 15th, nearly all working families in Missouri's Fifth Congressional District will automatically receive Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments thanks to the American Rescue Plan—a historic relief package I was proud to support earlier this year.


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Coronavirus

The Coronavirus or COVID-19 Pandemic has deeply impacted our daily lives and the nation's economy. As Congress continues to advance and adopt legislation to combat the pandemic, our office will centralize general information as well as detailed resources on a range of issues. Please explore our Coronavirus Tab to learn more about the relief options available for you.


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CORONAVIRUS: CDC Guidance on Prevention and Treatment

Prevention

There is currently a vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to get vaccinated. However, if you are unvaccinated, the CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:


December 11, 2019

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the statement below following the announcement that House Democrats have agreed on a deal to strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

November 2, 2018

(Washington, D.C.) – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II and Congressman Lacy Clay (MO-01) sent a letter to Missouri Attorney, General Josh Hawley, urging him to end his support for the Trump Administration lawsuit to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.

The letter can be found here.

June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II announced the results of a two-year study released yesterday from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding how the Central States Pension Fund handled thousands of pensions that are facing insolvency.

October 13, 2017

(Kansas City, MO) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II calls the latest cuts on health care subsidies a mistake that will affect millions of low to moderate-income Americans.

Recent media reports state that the White House administration has decided it will not continue to pay the monthly cost-sharing subsidies to insurance companies included in the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) worth an estimated $7 billion in 2017.

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October 12, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement today regarding President Donald Trump's signed executive order on health care.

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