U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced that their resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their historic Super Bowl LIV victory over the San Francisco 49ers has unanimously passed the Senate. "As a lifelong Chiefs fan, Iโve waited my entire life to see the Lombardi Trophy return to Kansas City. The team worked hard for this, and Chiefs Kingdom rallied behind them every step of the way," Hawley said....
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Senator Hawley Questions FCC on Broadband Access in Rural Missouri
Senator Hawley wrote in his letter, “The need for access to reliable broadband internet in rural areas of Missouri is critical. The latest data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows 45% of residents in rural parts of my state do not have access to a wired broadband service. Missouri ranked 41st in the country for its limited connectivity. I hear regularly from Missourians who are concerned that their communities are being left behind [. . .] As you and the FCC work in the coming months to administer programs to support rural broadband development, I ask that you answer the questions from many of my constituents who eagerly await services.”
Senator Hawley Video Statement on Acquittal Vote
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a video statement following the Senateโs final vote to acquit President Donald Trump. Before the vote, Senator Hawley took to the Senate floor to voice his opposition to the articles of impeachment and to challenge the Senate to refocus on the issues important to Missouri and the rest of the country moving forward.
Senator Hawley to Bring St. Clair County Native as State of the Union Guest
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will bring Keith Marquis, a native of St. Clair County, Missouri, as his guest of honor to President Donald Trumpโs State of the Union Address. Senator Hawley met Keith and the Marquis family in Collins, Missouri, at the first stop on his tour of economically distressed Missouri counties in August.
Senator Hawley to Introduce Resolution to Congratulate Kansas City Chiefs on Super Bowl Win
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will introduce a resolution to congratulate the Kansas City Chiefs on their first Super Bowl win in 50 years. The resolution honors the players, the hundreds of thousands of fans, Coach Andy Reid, and the Kansas City community.
Senator Hawley to Submit Trial Questions Focused On Schiffโs Whistleblower Connection & Hunter Bidenโs Burisma Work
Following the conclusion of opening statements, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will submit a series of questions during the next phase of the Senate impeachment trial, ranging from House Manager Adam Schiffโs contact with the whistleblower to Hunter Bidenโs work with Burisma during the Obama administration.
Senator Hawley Joins Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz by Allied Forces
โThe world must never forget the millions of innocent lives lost during the Holocaust โ the epitome of evil, and part of the darkest chapter in human history. Iโm proud to stand with my colleagues in cosponsoring this resolution to remember Holocaust victims, honor its survivors, and commit to combatting the rising tide of anti-Semitism in America and around the world.โ
Senator Hawley Requests Federal Agencies Outline Decisions On Potential Travel Restrictions for Coronavirus
Senator Hawley writes, โGiven the rate at which public health officials are capable of gaining insight into the severity of such an outbreak, can you offer guidance as to when and how the federal government would decide to implement travel restrictions in the event that an outbreak like this one merited them?
Senator Hawley Statement on Navigable Waters Protection Rule
โI applaud the Trump administration for replacing the burdensome Waters of the United States rule with new guidelines that put Missourians โ not big government โ in control. The Navigable Waters Protection Rule gives farmers and ranchers more clarity and states more flexibility in determining how to best to manage their land and water, just as Congress intended with the Clean Water Act. Itโs a straightforward approach to protecting our beautiful lakes and rivers without burying everyone in federal regulations.โ
VIDEO RELEASE: Senator Hawley Discusses Impeachment Trial
Today, following opening remarks, Senator Hawley shared his initial reaction to the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. Senator Hawley said the House impeachment managers alienated Senators by attacking their own jury and saying a vote against impeachment is a vote against the United States.