Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, stressing the need for more anti-terror funding for the Kansas City area. Last week, a Florida man was arrested after allegedly plotting an attack in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. This arrest highlights the ongoing threats facing communities outside the naturally perceived targeted major cities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Cleaver is pleased to announce that he will be joining President Barack Obama and other Members of Congress on their five-day trip to Kenya and Ethiopia, leaving from Washington, D.C. Thursday evening. The bipartisan delegation includes both Senators and Representatives, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus. This is the first trip by any sitting US President to Ethiopia.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Cleaver is thrilled to announce that President Barack Obama, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Secretary Julian Castro, has chosen Kansas City to participate in their new digital inclusion program called ConnectHome. This initiative aims to increase broadband access for children and families living in HUD-assisted housing in 28 communities across the country.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver is pleased to announce that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has chosen Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T), led by President Chris Gentile, to continue as the management and operating contractor for the National Security Campus (NSC) in Kansas City, MO.
KANSAS CITY, MO – Today, Congressman Cleaver applauded the President's announcement that the Department of Labor will propose extending overtime pay protections to nearly 5 million salaried American workers, including 110,000 in Missouri. This proposal would increase the current overtime protection threshold, guaranteeing overtime pay to most salaried workers earning less than an estimated $50,440 per year.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released a statement on the historic ruling from the Supreme Court: that there is a fundamental right to marry under the Constitution, in Obergefell v. Hodges.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released a statement on two historic rulings from the Supreme Court: the decision to affirm the availability of tax credits under the Affordable Care Act to individuals in States with a federal healthcare exchange, in King et al. v.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Cleaver called for immediate action to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank and protect American jobs. The charter of the Ex-Im Bank, a key support for American workers and American businesses looking to sell their goods overseas, expires on June 30 – in just one legislative day. Yesterday, instead of taking action on this legislation, the House of Representatives held its 60th vote to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act. House Republicans are planning to recess for the month on Thursday, allowing the charter to expire.