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Strong government oversight strengthens our political process and improves the function of our government. It is important that the citizens of our nation always hold our government responsible for its actions, whether they are positive or negative. My duty as your Congressman is to represent you, my constituents, and your concerns. I understand that Congress's current situation can be frustrating. While partisan politics can be detrimental in some cases, strong differences of opinion have made our nation great, cultivating and nurturing different viewpoints. It is only through a respectful exchange of these ideas that we can truly engender a thriving and strong democracy.


An ethical and accountable government is imperative to keeping our country great. Transparency and strong whistleblower protection are both important in a well-functioning government.

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Reps. Cleaver, Graves Seek Answers from the United States Postal Service
October 11, 2022
Press Release

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S.

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Congressman Cleaver Releases Statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report
March 25, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C. ) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding the recent release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.

Issues:Foreign AffairsOversight and Government Reform
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Congressman Cleaver Expresses Concern About Nomination of David Malpass to Lead World Bank
February 8, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy, issued the following statement on President Trump's nomination of David Malpass, Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, to serve as President of the World Bank.

Issues:Financial ServicesOversight and Government Reform
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Congressman Cleaver Applauds Congressional Hearing on Pension Crisis
February 6, 2019
Press Release

Today the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing entitled "Improving Retirement Security For America's Workers" in an effort to find solutions to the pension crisis facing the Central States Pension Fund (CSPF).

Issues:Oversight and Government ReformSocial Security and Seniors
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Congressman Cleaver Appointed to Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
January 29, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II has been appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the new Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The committee was established to investigate, study, make findings, hold public hearings, and develop recommendations on modernizing Congress, including:

Issues:Financial ServicesForeign AffairsOversight and Government Reform
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Congressman Cleaver Released the Following Statement on President Trump’s Tuesday Evening Address
January 9, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement regarding President Trump's address to the nation regarding security on our southern border and the continued government shutdown.

Issues:Oversight and Government Reform
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Congressman Cleaver Votes To Reopen Government and End Trump Shutdown
January 4, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II voted to approve a legislative package that would reopen the federal government and end the Trump shutdown. The new Democratic House passed two bills late into the evening yesterday to reopen government services.

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Congressman Cleaver is Sworn in for his Eighth Term in Congress
January 3, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, (D-Missouri) was sworn in today for his eighth term as a United States Congressman. He also delivered the opening prayer for the historic occasion.

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Congressman Cleaver to Deliver Opening Prayer at the Ceremonial Swearing-In of the 116th Congress
January 3, 2019
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) will be sworn into the 116th Congress on Thursday afternoon, January 3rd, by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Congressman Cleaver has been asked to deliver the opening prayer at the ceremonial swearing-in set to begin at noon EST today.

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Congressman Cleaver Opposes President Trump’s Announcement of New Restrictions on SNAP
December 20, 2018
Press Release

(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.

Issues:Budget and AppropriationsCommunityEconomy and JobsOversight and Government Reform
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