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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe and EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister to award $5.75 million to the City of Kansas City, MO. These grants are provided through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, including $3.9 million to the Kansas City, Missouri, Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund.
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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(Kansas City, MO) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following resources for constituents in the Fifth District of Missouri who might be affected by the previous storm or the upcoming winter storm and cold snap projected by the National Weather Service.
"I am deeply concerned about the welfare of those who may be still without power, while impending below-zero temperatures rapidly approach. I strongly urge the people of the Fifth District to stay prepared and have a plan while this storm passes through our city," said Congressman Cleaver.
(Washington, D.C. ) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II opposes President Trump's proposal to change key components of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides assistance to families to help put food on the table. The Administration is now proposing to implement, through executive action, additional work requirements for some applicants and restrictions to SNAP.
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II condemns the recently released Federal School Safety Commission Report. The Trump administration's report is a NRA-backed proposal which recommends arming teachers instead of focusing on making schools safer.
"The report ignores a common denominator of all of the tragic school shootings our country has suffered, and that is, easy access to assault style firearms designed for war," said Congressman Cleaver.
In 2017, there were nearly 40,000 gun deaths in the United States, the highest total in decades.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce that the Buck O'Neil bridge located in Kansas City, Missouri has received a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Grant in the amount of $25 million.
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(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.