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July 23, 2026

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after his bipartisan amendment to provide $5 million for alpha-gal syndrome research was included in the underlying text of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

July 22, 2026

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), introduced the Connecting Health and Records Technology for Seniors (CHARTS) Act, legislation to help long-term and post-acute care providers modernize patient record systems, improve care coordination, and ensure America’s seniors receive safer, more connected healthcare. 

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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.