Press Releases
Hawley Demands Answers from USPS on Mail Service Delays in Kansas City, Across Missouri
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, raising concerns over the United States Postal Service's (USPS) inconsistent mail service to Missourians in Kansas City and across the state. "Recent reports show Missourians are continuing to experience delayed mail delivery. Some have even allegedly stopped receiving mail altogether. This is unacceptable," wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, "I encourage you to work with local post offices to ensure all necessary steps are taken to resolve this issue once and for all. Regular access to federal mail services through the USPS is a lifeline that keeps businesses open and families connected. It is...
Hawley Urges Colleagues to Reauthorize Radiation Compensation Program for American Victims Before Funding Expires
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to his Republican colleagues in the Senate, urging them to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) which is set to expire this spring. Without this critical funding, American victims of Manhattan Project-era radiation will be denied the compensation they need to treat diseases and cancers caused by the federal government’s nuclear waste. "It is our duty to reauthorize and update RECA this spring. I emphasize that this is not a welfare program. It is a matter of basic justice for those the government poisoned. We’ve developed the most advanced nuclear weapons on earth, but we cannot forget the working people of this country who were sacrificed for it. If we can send hundreds of...
Hawley Calls on DOJ to Block Capital One-Discover Merger
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter, urging him to block the merger between Capital One and Discover Financial Services. "This is destructive corporate consolidation at its starkest. If consummated, this merger will create a new juggernaut in the credit card market, with unprecedented powers to extort American consumers. That cannot be allowed to happen," wrote Senator Hawley. Yesterday, Senator Hawley condemned the Capital One-Discover merger and also renewed his push to cap credit card interest rates at 18 percent to provide relief for working Americans. Read the full letter here or below....
Hawley Slams Capital One-Discover Merger, Renews Fight to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements, condemning the recently announced Capital One-Discover merger and calling for the deal to be blocked. Senator Hawley also renewed his push to cap credit card interest rates at 18 percent to provide relief for working Americans. Sounds like the credit card companies finding another way to screw the American people. This merger should be blocked - and Congress ought to cap credit card rates pronto https://t.co/5l2vuG3qjH — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) February 21, 2024 Cap credit card rates at 18%. No more extortion by the credit card companies— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) February 21, 2024 Last September, Senator Hawley introduced the Capping Credit Card Interest Rates...
Hawley Condemns Tragic Shooting in Kansas City After Chiefs Super Bowl Parade
This afternoon U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting in Kansas City today after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally. Thank you to @kcpolice for their quick and courageous action this afternoon at the Chiefs parade. The criminals who did this must be brought swiftly to justice — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) February 14, 2024
Hawley Blasts Senate Leadership for Funding Foreign Wars While Ignoring Nuclear Radiation Victims in U.S.
Tonight U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor ahead of an expected votes on additional aid to Ukraine. Senator Hawley blasted Senate Leadership for shoveling billions of dollars to foreign wars while ignoring Americans who have been poisoned by the federal government through its atomic program. "We have enough money to make hundreds of millions of dollars of our taxpayer funds available to the private sector in Ukraine [...] We've got money without end [...] I have listened to colleague after colleague of mine, come to this floor, and stand where I am now, and say, 'it's so important that we spend this money on these overseas wars. We must spend the money.'" said Senator Hawley. He continued, "These same people turn to Missourians and say...
Hawley Votes Against Senate Leadership’s Bill to Bankroll Ukraine While Overlooking Nuclear Radiation Victims in U.S.
This morning Senator Hawley voted against the multibillion-dollar foreign aid package put forth by Senate leadership, criticizing the legislation for fueling the U.S. Defense Industrial Complex while neglecting to compensate nuclear-radiation victims at home, within America's own borders. Last night Senator Hawley spoke on the Senate floor where he blasted Senate leadership for prioritizing unchecked military aid for Ukraine's war and the country's private sector over funding for American nuclear-radiation victims who have not seen compensation after decades of suffering. Congressional leadership has repeatedly overlooked Americans poisoned by the federal government through its atomic program. Following its passage in the Senate in July,...
Hawley to Introduce Resolution Congratulating Kansas City Chiefs on Back-to-Back Super Bowl Wins
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will introduce a resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their Super Bowl victory. The resolution – cosponsored by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) – honors the team, the dedicated fans, the Chiefs dynasty, and the Kansas City community. “Congratulations to Andy Reid, all the players, and Chiefs Kingdom on their Super Bowl victory. These guys played an extraordinary game. They’ve brought Kansas City a dynasty,” said Senator Hawley. “I couldn’t be prouder of the Kansas City Chiefs for their 10-point comeback to secure their third Super Bowl win in five years. After being counted out all season long, and being told they weren’t the same dominant team as in years past, they showed up where it counts most against a...
Hawley to Garland: Invoke the 25th or Prosecute Biden
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements, urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to lead his fellow Cabinet members in invoking the 25th Amendment in light of Special Counsel Robert K. Hur’s report highlighting President Biden's lack of mental fitness, and its link to the Special Counsel’s decision not to prosecute the president for his willful mishandling of classified documents. Senator Hawley also reacted to President Biden's effort to rebut Special Counsel Hur's allegations of serious mental decline after the President addressed the nation Thursday night in a speech riddled with gaffes. Senator Hawley has argued that it is Attorney General Garland's responsibility to lead in invoking the 25th Amendment if he refuses to...
Hawley Files RECA Amendment to Senate Supplemental, Joins Advocates on Capitol Hill in Renewed Push to Compensate Radiation Victims
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed an amendment to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to the foreign aid package currently being debated in the Senate. Senator Hawley's amendment—which passed the Senate last year with overwhelming bipartisan support—has been updated to include compensation for communities devastated by decades-old nuclear waste in Alaska, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Senator Hawley joined advocates from across America for their visit during today's key votes in the upper chamber, urging congressional leadership not to overlook Americans poisoned by their own government in favor of funding to foreign nations. "My message is to my leadership—and certainly to Senator McConnell—is don't let Americans...