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Congressman Cleaver’s statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional, and the Court’s ruling that will allow same-sex marriages to resume in the state of California:
Kansas City - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, is pleased to announce his participation in the NOH8 event. The NOH8 (NO HATE) On The Hill event is an effort to show solidarity and support for marriage equality.
“I think this campaign goes far beyond the issue of marriage,” said U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II. “It’s about equality for all Americans. It’s about fighting discrimination and injustice, in all of its hateful and ugly forms.”
"I wanted to pass a Farm Bill. I worked to pass a Farm Bill. And I was willing to compromise to pass a Farm Bill," stated Congressman Cleaver. "Greatly compromise. Having said that, I voted no this week on H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act – the Farm Bill. The bill would have extended most major federal farm, nutrition assistance, rural development and agricultural trade programs for five years.
We all like to eat. And we all certainly know it is necessary for good health and survival.
That basic knowledge begins to explain why the Farm Bill debates taking place in Washington at this very moment -- are so crucial.
I will readily admit, there are many things that go on in Washington, that might anger or frustrate you. They certainly do that to me.
But when it comes to the Farm Bill, we are at a critical juncture.
Missouri’s Fifth District – Congressman Cleaver is pleased to announce the opportunity for rural areas to get financial assistance for broadband deployment. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications in this effort to continue strengthening rural economies.
On June 10th, we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. But unbelievably, women still only earn about 77-cents on the dollar compared to men. This is unacceptable.
President Kennedy signed this important legislation in 1963. At that time, women were earning only 59-cents on the dollar compared to men.
So, has there been progress? Indeed.
But enough progress? Absolutely not.
Kansas City – Congressman Cleaver is pleased to announce a $200,000 grant to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. The grant comes from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will be used to instruct students in the field of health care about creating healthy homes for kids.
Washington, DC - Congressman Cleaver welcomed Minddrive, an after-school program that works with at-risk teenagers, to Washington this week. Minddrive focuses on engaging students, mentoring them, teaching them, and giving them skills that will help lead to sustainable lives.
"I have been inspired by these young people for quite some time now," said Congressman Cleaver. "From their trip to Washington last year for Earth Day, to bringing the White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairwoman Nancy Sutley to tour and visit with them in Kansas City."