Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives Tuesday night on the critical importance of reauthorizing the nation's transportation funding. He highlighted the decisive role that transportation and infrastructure play in Americans' lives. Investments into transportation and infrastructure not only generate growth and jobs, but allow businesses to grow and communities to form around solid infrastructure.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II announces that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary Tom Vilsack have provided the flexibility previously requested within the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). In a letter sent last month, Congressman Cleaver asked the Secretary to provide support for those Missouri livestock producers applying for aid after the devastating losses suffered during the 2012 drought.

Critical Investment will Promote New Jobs and Economic Growth

Congressman Cleaver meets with Jurox Head of Sales and Marketing John O'Brien in his Kansas City Congressional Office

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement today on the passing of Maya Angelou, legendary poet, author, and activist:

WASHINGTON, DC - Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed unanimously by voice vote Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II's amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, designating the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "National World War I Museum and Memorial." Additionally, this amendment redesignates Pershing Park, located along Pennsylvania Avenue in the District of Columbia, as the "National World War I Memorial."

Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II introduced legislation that will honor former President Harry S. Truman and bring national attention here at home. The legislation would rename Washington D.C.'s Union Station as the "Harry S. Truman Union Station."

In an extraordinary show of bipartisan cooperation, this legislation is cosponsored by the entire Missouri delegation in the House of Representatives, and is a companion to Senate legislation introduced by Missouri Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill.