Press Releases

Rep. Cleaver’s Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel

October 7, 2024

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel.

Reps. Cleaver, Foushee, Ruiz Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation

October 2, 2024

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Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced H.R. 9894, the Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products to lower home temperatures and reduce energy consumption and costs.

Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project Funding to Support the Construction of 100 Affordable Homes in Underserved Communities

October 1, 2024

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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders to celebrate construction at the future site of nearly 100 affordable homes for families in underserved communities and present a check for $4 million in Community Project Funding the Congressman was able to secure.

Reps. Cleaver, Luetkemeyer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate September as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month

September 30, 2024

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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced the introduction of H.Res. 1505, expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month” and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. Congressman Cleaver introduced the bipartisan resolution with fellow Missouri lawmaker Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO).

Congressman Cleaver Announces $656,925 in Grant Funding From the Department of Justice to Support The Kansas City Municipal Court’s Adult Treatment Court Program

September 27, 2024

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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) is proud to highlight critical grant funding from the Department of Justice to the City of Kansas City to support the essential services provided through the Municipal Court’s Adult Drug Court Program.

Reps. Cleaver, David Scott Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Apprenticeships for Young African Americans

September 25, 2024

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This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and David Scott (D-GA), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn While You Learn’ Training and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act. The legislation would encourage the U.S. Department of Labor to work with African American organizations and labor unions to recruit and hire African Americans in registered apprenticeship (RA) programs.

Representatives Cleaver, Lee Introduce Bill to Prepare Workers and Next Generation for Technology Driven Workforce

September 19, 2024

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(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced the Workforce of the Future Act, legislation that would identify how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies will change the workforce of the future and provide workers, teachers, and our nation's students with the resources to develop integral skills required to participate in that workforce.

Rep. Cleaver, KC-Area Colleagues Unite Across Party Lines to Address USPS Mail Delivery Delays

September 17, 2024

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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05), Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. The group called on U.S.

Rep. Cleaver Announces $10,000,000 Grant from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Road Safety Improvements Along Prospect Avenue

September 4, 2024

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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has been awarded a $10,000,000 federal grant to implement road safety improvements along Prospect Avenue, a project that Congressman Cleaver called on the Department of Transportation to support earlier this year.

Congressman Cleaver Applauds $9 Million Grant For Kansas City from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act

August 28, 2024

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(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) applauded the Department of Energy’s announcement that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has been selected a $9,000,000 federal grant to develop and adopt a building performance standard, including a comprehensive public and stakeholder outreach and engagement plan, that will improve energy efficiency throughout the region and lower utility costs.