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MEET EMANUEL

Emanuel Cleaver, II is now serving his tenth term representing Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, the home district of President Harry Truman. He is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services; Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance; member of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets; and member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. He is a former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Co-Chair of CBC TECH2025; and Co-Chair of the Mayors Caucus.

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August 24, 2026

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef over the next 90 days. In a Truth Social post, the President indicated that these beef products will not be subject to out-of-quota tariffs and will allegedly be sold at 25% below current market prices.

August 10, 2026

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) raised concerns about plans to close or reduce services at Farm Service Agency offices throughout the state of Missouri. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Congressman Cleaver highlighted the significant challenges confronting American farmers and demanded answers regarding the extent to which FSA operations will be scaled back across the state. 

Issues:Agriculture
July 23, 2026

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), reintroduced the Transportation for Reentry Act, legislation designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities by expanding access to reliable, affordable public transportation during the critical first year after their release.