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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.
Today, I am on my way to Charleston, South Carolina, to attend the funeral of the late Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney.
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.
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Congressman Cleaver greets Ward Golston, a World War II Veteran |
"My heart is heavy today for the victims, both living and dead, and their friends and family. As a United Methodist minister, I am deeply troubled to hear of any life lost to violence and hate. After learning of the depraved and profane shooting of Christians, because they were black, in their oasis—their sanctuary— I remembered my own commitment to Bishop W. T. Handy, during my term as Kansas City's Mayor, to conduct the Wednesday evening Bible study and, of course, the Sunday worship service.
Today, Congressman Cleaver sent a letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee calling for the creation of a series of commemorative stamps to be issued in 2017, 2018, and 2019 in memory of World War I.
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Congressman Cleaver speaks at Baker Hostetler's Annual Legislative Conference |
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released this statement regarding the trade votes taken in the House today:
On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the House of Representatives approved H. Res 295, to support local law enforcement agencies' use of body-worn cameras, sponsored by Rep. Al Green (TX-9) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05). Additional original cosponsors for the resolution include Reps.