Oversight and Government Reform
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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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after Platform Ventures announced they will not sell their south Kansas City warehouse for the purpose of a mega Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.
“I welcome Platform Ventures’ decision to not move forward with the sale of its south Kansas City warehouse.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem requesting a meeting with her, local law enforcement, and area officials to discuss the proposed immigration detention center in Kansas City, Missouri.
(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sam Graves (R-MO) sent a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy seeking resolution to a number of ongoing issues facing constituents in Missouri’s Fifth and Sixth Congressional Districts including, inconsistent and unreliable mail delivery and lack of transparency when attempting to resolve ongoing mail delivery issues.
(Washington, D.C. ) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding the recent release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.
(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.
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).
(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:
• rules to promote a more modern and efficient Congress;
• procedures, including the schedule and calendar;
• policies to develop the next generation of leaders;
(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.
(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.
• The first bill will reopen all government agencies except for the Department of Homeland Security with full fiscal year funding through September 30th – with the bipartisan funding levels and language that have advanced in the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support.
(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.
"The mid-term election brought a new era for the American people. It has been eight years since a Democratic majority ruled the House. As I took my oath today, I was reminded that now more than ever, members of Congress must demonstrate civility and respect for one another and work together through our disagreements," said Congressman Cleaver.