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(Washington, D.C.) - "This report that President Trump may have provided highly classified information to senior Russian officials is beyond disturbing. Congress must immediately be briefed on what, if anything, was provided to Russian senior officials, and whether it could impact the national security interest of the United States. Additionally, the seriousness of these allegations cannot be understated. It's past time for an independent commission."
U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II joined the Congressional Black Caucus Diversity Task Force in sending a letter to corporate officials highlighting the need for greater diversity in the private sector. In the letter, the Members requested a meeting with the following organizations to discuss the issue: the US Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable, the Investment Company Institute, and the Organization for International Investment.
(Kansas City, MO) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
(Kansas City, MO) – Earlier this year, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II was informed that the Hickman Mills American Legion Post 598, located at 11600 Blue Ridge Blvd., had been in desperate need of a wheelchair accessible ramp. The Post provides services for veterans in the Kansas City area.
"Many of the veterans said they were lifting people in wheelchairs up and down the stairs which I'm certain was too much of a strenuous activity for them," said Congressman Cleaver.
As you might already know, I am deeply troubled by the decision Congress made yesterday to pass the American Health Care Act, also known as "Trumpcare". Some of you may have assumed that I voted "No" to stay within party lines but that couldn't be further from the truth.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement on House passage of The American Health Care Act.
"Republicans in Congress have put the health of millions of people in jeopardy by passing Trumpcare. This was a mistake on all levels and I did not support it. Americans across the country have flooded Congressional offices with phone calls asking them to vote "No" on repealing the Affordable Care Act."
Dear Friends,
Serving in the ministry has a benefit that goes unnoticed. Ministers must constantly read and collect, mentally, many ideas of the world's great thinkers. Although he was an agnostic, Omar Khayyam, the prolific Persian polymath and poet, offed what I consider to be one of the most majestic truths ever penned:
"The moving finger writes; and having writ, moves on: nor all your piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all your fears wash out a word of it."
This week, I've been asked this questions multiple times, "What do you think about President Trump's first 100 days in office?" I can tell you my thoughts have ranged from disbelief to worry.
This administration has done little to improve the lives of the American people and his budget proposals would put an end to programs that would help the most vulnerable.
In the first 100 days, there has not been a single job-creating bill and the U.S. economy is moving at an even slower pace, the slowest quarter in three years.
These last few weeks, I've been spending time in the Fifth Congressional District of Missouri, meeting with constituents, and learning about their concerns. Members of Congress are elected to serve the constituents of their districts, and the first step in meeting that obligation is to listen to the issues impacting their daily lives.