About Russ

Biography

Congressman Russ Carnahan (MO-3), continues to meet tough economic challenges head on. As a passionate advocate for Missouri jobs, Congressman Carnahan encourages investment in education and technological innovation that can help bring jobs of the future to the Greater St. Louis Area, including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, and Ste. Genevieve County, areas he represents.
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Committees

Congressman Carnahan serves on three committees in the U.S. House:

Transportation & Infrastructure

The Committee has jurisdiction over issues relating to highways, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Coast Guard and maritime transportation, emergency management, railroads and water resources, among others.
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Foreign Affairs
General relations of the United States with foreign countries; acquisition of land and buildings for embassies and legations in foreign countries; export controls; international commodity agreements; intervention abroad and declarations of war; and operations of United Nations organizations.
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Veterans' Affairs
The Committee reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans' cemeteries.
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Caucuses

Congressman Carnahan leads several bipartisan 'caucuses' of members of Congress who work together on issues that affect their constituents.  Learn about the caucuses here.