Sam Graves
Representative for Missouri · Republican · United States
“WRDA 2026 streamlines Corps processes by empowering the local communities and enhancing infrastructure resilience across the Nation. This bill makes historic investments in both our inland and coastal water systems, authorizing the construction of projects from Florida to Washington State and everywhere in between.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“He is an expert in aviation law, playing key roles in both the 2018 and 2024 FAA reauthorization bills. For the 2024 bill, Hunter led our team and was a fierce negotiator. I trusted him to execute throughout that process, and I am extremely proud of the bill that we were able to get signed into law.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“WRDA 2026 builds for the future, authorizing the Corps to construct resilient water infrastructure projects across the country, from Gulfport, Mississippi, to the Columbia River in Washington. WRDA 2026 makes commonsense reforms to Corps policies, empowering non-Federal interests and expediting project delivery.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1342. This legislation is simple, but it is a very necessary fix. It ensures that when the Federal Government responds to a crisis, disaster victims are helped regardless of their political affiliation.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“I thank Ranking Member Larsen, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Collins, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Frederica Wilson for all of their hard work in developing this legislation and guiding it through committee and now to the House floor.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Abby has played a pivotal role in driving our committee's agenda and building support for each of the committee's major legislative actions, whether it was surface reauthorization, FAA reauthorization, multiple WRDAs, reconciliation, and everything in between.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
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“Speaker, I appreciate the time, and I urge support of this legislation.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“He is an expert in aviation law, playing key roles in both the 2018 and 2024 FAA reauthorization bills. For the 2024 bill, Hunter led our team and was a fierce negotiator. I trusted him to execute throughout that process, and I am extremely proud of the bill that we were able to get signed into law. This Congress, he stepped into a new role as the policy director, leading our highways team and spearheading the surface transportation bill. He was a very critical component to negotiating the BUILD America 250 Act and getting it favorably reported by the committee. Being policy director couldn't keep Hunter away from aviation. As we crafted the reconciliation bill, hunter's expertise was also integral in providing the $12.5 billion downpayment for air traffic control modernization efforts at the FAA.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1342. This legislation is simple, but it is a very necessary fix. It ensures that when the Federal Government responds to a crisis, disaster victims are helped regardless of their political affiliation. This may seem like common sense, but both the work of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General revealed that this body needs to act affirmatively on this issue. I am grateful to Mr. Perry for his leadership on this topic, both in this Congress and the last. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take just a moment of personal privilege to honor another staffer who is departing the committee. Hunter Presti has worked for the committee in various capacities for well over a decade.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I urge support of the bill and yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Abby has played a pivotal role in driving our committee's agenda and building support for each of the committee's major legislative actions, whether it was surface reauthorization, FAA reauthorization, multiple WRDAs, reconciliation, and everything in between. She has been an effective advocate for our committee's work with stakeholders, whipping votes and collaborating with leadership. Throughout her time here, Members--and me in particular--have been able to depend on Abby for absolutely anything and everything that we do. Not only has she been instrumental in so many ways in shaping and advancing our legislative agenda, but she has ensured that the Transportation Committee has operated smoothly and effectively.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“I also thank my full committee staff: Nick Christensen, Abby Wenk, Meghan Holland, Jake Lutz, Jimmy Ballard, Will Wallace, Drew Moore, Justin Harclerode, Payton Palazzolo, Tyler Micheletti, and Rachel Sakrisson, as well as the minority staff director, Kathy Dedrick, and subcommittee staff director Ryan Sieger. {time} 1100 Mr. Speaker, before I yield back, I would also like to take just a moment to acknowledge a longtime staffer who is leaving the Hill. Abby started off as my staff assistant in my personal office and is ending her career as the committee's deputy staff director. For over a decade, Abby has been an integral member of my team, a trusted adviser, and a very good friend.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“WRDA 2026 builds for the future, authorizing the Corps to construct resilient water infrastructure projects across the country, from Gulfport, Mississippi, to the Columbia River in Washington. WRDA 2026 makes commonsense reforms to Corps policies, empowering non-Federal interests and expediting project delivery. Our ports, harbors, and inland waterways are the backbone of our Nation's economy, and this legislation gives the Army Corps the tools it needs to effectively and efficiently deliver for all Americans. As my colleagues know, these bills could not be done without the hard work and countless hours our staff put into this process. I thank my Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee staff: Ryan Hambleton, Heather Eilers-Bowser, Kyle Lombardi, Jen Brancho, Patrick Boyle, and Dasha McDonald.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to emphasize the importance of regularly considering bipartisan infrastructure bills like WRDA. For the last seven Congresses, the committee has worked together to enact a WRDA bill that addresses water resource needs across this country, allowing the Corps of Engineers to make necessary improvements to flood control infrastructure, ports, harbors, and inland waterways. This legislation would not be possible without the input of my colleagues. With their input, we were able to make meaningful improvements to Army Corps projects, policies, and programs that are important to all of our constituents.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Additionally, I am proud of the legislation's commitment to the inland waterway system. WRDA 2026 takes action to strengthen flood control features along our inland waterways and provides expanded resources for levy owners to work with the Corps to make resilient improvements to flood risk infrastructure. WRDA 2026 authorizes a comprehensive study on the inland and intercoastal waterways to help the Corps identify necessary improvements to prepare for the future and to solidify the inland waterways system, which is the economic backbone of our country. WRDA 2026 makes targeted and commonsense reforms to allow the Corps to deliver infrastructure effectively and efficiently.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“WRDA 2026 streamlines Corps processes by empowering the local communities and enhancing infrastructure resilience across the Nation. This bill makes historic investments in both our inland and coastal water systems, authorizing the construction of projects from Florida to Washington State and everywhere in between. In my home State of Missouri, the bill authorizes implementation of the Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency System Plan to move much needed flood control projects forward. The bill also takes an important first step in addressing sedimentation in the upper Missouri River by authorizing a comprehensive study to manage it. Through WRDA 2026, we ensure that navigators, levy districts, and other stakeholders have a stronger voice in the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“I thank Ranking Member Larsen, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Collins, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Frederica Wilson for all of their hard work in developing this legislation and guiding it through committee and now to the House floor. I also thank all of the nearly 350 Members that submitted requests for this year's WRDA project. WRDA is a Member-driven bill, with over 2,000 project and policy submissions. These were an essential part in developing a well-rounded, bipartisan bill that comprehensively addresses the water resources needs of our entire country. This bipartisan legislation maximizes the Corps' ability to partner with local communities and project sponsors to study and construct projects.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in strong support of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, or WRDA 2026. As chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, it has been an honor to continue the biennial tradition of enacting a WRDA bill, delivering critical water resource infrastructure improvements across America. The 119th Congress marks the seventh consecutive Congress to consider WRDA legislation since returning to the regular 2-year schedule in 2014. In July, we unanimously reported WRDA 2026 out of committee, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with 66 ``yea'' votes and no ``nay'' votes.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the record on H.R. 9497.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 9497) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes, as amended.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on this day, I missed a series of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 284 and YEA on Roll Call No. 285. personal explanation”
House of Representatives31 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 282 and YEA on Roll Call No. 283. ____________________”
House of Representatives23 July 2026Source ↗
“The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 250 and YEA on Roll Call 251. ____________________”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“MOORE of Wisconsin changed her vote from ``nay'' to ``yea.'' So (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. personal explanation Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 234 and YEA on Roll Call No. 235. ____________________”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 144 is a commonsense bill. It is going to increase transparency at the TVA, and it is going to ensure that the Transportation Committee conducts appropriate oversight over the agency's actions. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on H.R. 144.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 144) to provide that the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, by ensuring that the SEC continues to use GSA for its space needs, H.R. 189 is going to help reduce costs and protect taxpayers against wasteful spending. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) for her work on this bill. The legislation was agreed to in the House last Congress under suspension of the rules, so I look forward to seeing that happen again. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on H.R. 189.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 189) to amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record on H.R. 164.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 164) to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I hope we can continue to show support for this commonsense accountability measure. It is going to help improve transparency for Federal disaster spending. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record on H.R. 153.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 153) to provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, H.R. 152 is a good government bill that will help improve disaster recovery efforts. It has previously passed the House in the 116th, 117th, and 118th Congresses. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record on H.R. 152.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 152) to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 192 provides the necessary transparency for Amtrak. This legislation passed the House last Congress under suspension of the rules by voice vote, and I look forward to it passing again today. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record on H.R. 192.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 192) to amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗