Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that the Republican Steering Committee has named him to the House Financial Services Committee for the 112th Congress that begins next month.

As a nation of laws, we have a legal process in place for accepting immigrants into our country which is why I could not support a measure that is nothing more than backdoor amnesty.

When our great nation was attacked at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941, our brave men and women in uniform fought as best they could amidst a devastating and unprovoked attack. In the wake of that tragedy, our greatest generation showed a resolve and tenacity that would lead to ultimate victory in the Pacific.

Today is a disappointing day for our job-creating small business owners, who are greatly affected by the job-killing tax increases that Democrats support, which will take effect in less than a month.

I am certainly pleased that our hard-working river community residents had an opportunity today to discuss their concerns about the proposed flood risk plan known as Plan H. It is very important that the federal government takes the time to listen to the concerns of the people. During my meetings with Corps officials over the last few months, I specifically requested that public meetings be held so people could publicly express their concerns directly to the Corps.

After again listening to the voices of hard-working Americans through the YouCut website, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted for a proposal to eliminate unnecessary Congressional printing which could save taxpayers up to $35 million dollars in the next 10 years.

As someone who has spent the last two years fighting to reduce government spending despite the objections of the current Majority in the House, I am encouraged by the White House's proposal.

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today encouraged Missourians to take advantage of a public meeting next week that will allow them the opportunity to provide input into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposed flood risk plan along the Upper Mississippi River known as Plan H.

Small farmer and House Agriculture Committee member U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) announced farmers in seven counties in the 9th District of Missouri are eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to losses caused by excessive rainfall, flash flooding, flooding and high winds that occurred between February 1 through July 15.

Reflecting the wishes of the American people, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to support a proposal to terminate taxpayer funding of National Public Radio (NPR), potentially saving taxpayers millions of dollars annually. The measure was the result of Americans speaking out to Congress through the YouCut website.

Ever since I was a kid listening to the St. Louis Cardinals on the radio in St. Elizabeth, Missouri, Stan ‘The Man' Musial always seemed larger than life. As a young ball player myself, Stan Musial's on-field excellence and commitment served as an inspiration to me, both on and off the field.

Following weeks of work by Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) to secure a public meeting for Missourians to provide their input to the US Army Corps of Engineers on a proposed flood risk plan along the Upper Mississippi River, Luetkemeyer today noted that he was pleased that Gov. Jay Nixon has now finally become engaged on the issue.

There are many symbols that help remind us of the sacrifices of our veterans, and we see them all across our great nation. There are the long rows of white headstones that cover the sacred grounds at Arlington National Cemetery and the statutes and plaques that dot our small towns from coast to coast.

After meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and expressing his constituents' concerns over Mississippi River issues, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that the Corps will host an informational open house and public discussion on the Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Plan H (Plan H) on December 1, 2010.

In recognition of his efforts on behalf of small businesses, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE) has designated U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) as a Champion of the Entrepreneur, which is the highest designation the organization can offer based on the group's scorecard for the 111th Congress.

In recognition of his pro-growth, pro-jobs voting record in the 111th Congress, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) honored U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence.

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) named U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) as ARA's Legislators of the Year for their commitment to agriculture.

In a victory for hard-working farm families, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-6) announced that they have successfully helped to secure a two year federal waiver that will ensure the timely delivery of agricultural supplies to farmers across the country. Luetkemeyer and Graves both serve on the House Agriculture Committee.

Reflecting the wishes of the American people and A Pledge to America, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to support a proposal to terminate the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) prohibiting any additional bailouts, potentially saving taxpayers several billion dollars over the next ten years. The measure was the result of Americans speaking out to Congress through the YouCut website as well as the recently released A Pledge to America.

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and members of the Rural America Solutions Group today participated in a forum that focused on the destructive job-killing policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Democratic leadership in Congress.