Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II wants to remind citizens that during this time of the year, residents may receive phone calls from individuals claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information from the IRS warns of continued scams and varied tactics. Even after the tax deadline passes, taxpayers should know the signs of a scam including those online.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money and you don't owe taxes, here's what you should do:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Cleaver said today that he was pleased to vote for a package of bipartisan initiatives that are designed to address the opioid epidemic, but is very concerned the package does not contain any funding to implement these initiatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department has announced its decision to deny the Central States Pension Plan application for benefit suspension. Special Master Ken Feinberg announced the decision today due to the application not meeting the requirements set forth by the Kline-Miller Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014. The notification letter can be found here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed, written by Congressman Cleaver, appeared in the May 4, 2016 edition of The Hill.

The Supreme Court is in the midst of deciding one of the most important immigration cases in years -- at stake is the unity of millions of families with undocumented members. And yet, the case will be heard with only 8 Supreme Court Justices.

As of this week, it has been 48 days since President Barack Obama put for the nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court.

Kansas City – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress shows that one in every ten adults who are experiencing homelessness are veterans.

"The good news is, veteran homelessness is declining, thanks to programs like this one. The Veterans Community Project not only creates homes for our veterans who have already given so much, but it creates hope and a new beginning," said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce the introduction of House Resolution 696 honoring the heritage of jazz in the United States. Congressman Cleaver, along with Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (LA-02), introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives this afternoon, which acknowledges the seeds of jazz and its evolution into a signature American sound.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – As we mark Equal Pay Day today, Congressman Cleaver is once again calling for the passage of the critical Paycheck Fairness Act, highlighting that more needs to be done to close the wage gap that still exists between women and men. Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.