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December 8, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined 115 House lawmakers to request increased funding, totaling $1.6 billion, for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

December 6, 2023

(Washington, D.C.)Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting present on House Resolution 894 last night.

December 1, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted in favor of a resolution to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY) from the House of Representatives, which was passed with a two-thirds majority, making Rep. Santos the sixth individual ever expelled from the People’s House. Last month, Rep. Cleaver voted against expelling Congressman Santos, citing concerns about a lack of due process and the potential for such a precedent being abused in the future.

November 29, 2023

(Washington, D.C.)Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the passing of former Kansas City Mayor and City Councilmember Richard Berkley.

“Today, I’ve lost a dear friend and Kansas City has lost an iconic leader.

November 29, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, called on House Leadership and the Ways and Means Committee to advance H.R. 3238, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, and H.R.

November 20, 2023

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement, calling for a bilateral ceasefire, the release of innocent hostages held by Hamas, and desperately needed humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians.

November 15, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) introduced H.R. 6367, the Armed Conflict Migration Act, to help ensure humanitarian assistance is accessible to displaced Palestinians that may temporarily flee to safety following Hamas’ terrorist attack last month.

November 9, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Doris Matsui (D-CA), John Sarbanes (D-MD), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced The Residential Energy and Economic Savings (TREES) Act.

November 9, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) highlighted this week’s release of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future report, the first comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System in decades.

November 8, 2023

(Washington, D.C.)Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement, endorsing an immediate humanitarian pause as Israel continues to combat the terrorist organization Hamas following the worst terror attack in Israel’s history.