Press Releases
Senator Hawley Calls on Department of Energy to Cancel Grain Belt Express $5 Billion Loan
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, urging him to immediately cancel the Biden administration’s last-ditch attempt to force a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express transmission line. The Biden administration pushed the nearly $5 billion loan through at the eleventh hour, allowing the government to seize land from Missouri’s farmers and ranchers.“I write once again to bring your attention to the Department of Energy’s $4.9 billion conditional loan to the green-energy Grain Belt Express transmission line. Recently, officials from the Department of Energy confirmed that your department is moving forward with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, a key step in approving the loan. This goes directly against the...
Hawley Applauds Trump Admin’s $20B Investment to Make New Fighter Jets in St. Louis
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) applauded President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the Air Force would award Boeing with a $20 billion contract to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, the F-47, in the St. Louis region. "Once again, St. Louis is leading the way in our nation’s defense. I’m proud that President Trump and Secretary Hegseth have decided that the next generation of our nation’s air power will be made in Missouri, supporting thousands of jobs. Since I arrived in the Senate, I have pushed for funding to develop these next generation aircraft, and I will continue to work to deliver critical military investments in our state," Senator Hawley said. Senator Hawley first pushed for funding of these...
Hawley Introduces Legislation Restraining Rogue Judges’ Nationwide Injunctions
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation to end liberal judges’ serial abuse of power by banning nationwide injunctions. "Unelected district judges are usurping the authority of a duly-elected president and dictating national policy for 330 million Americans," Senator Hawley said. "Congress must stop this unconstitutional weaponization of the judiciary. My bill would be a critical step toward doing just that." Liberal judges slapped the Trump Administration with an unprecedented 15 nationwide injunctions in February alone. In blatant defiance of the Constitution’s separation of powers, these judges are throttling President Trump's efforts to implement commonsense reforms like improving border security; removing waste, fraud, and abuse; and...
Hawley, Marshall, Moran Introduce Legislation to Provide Consistent, Affordable Energy to Missouri, Kansas
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation – alongside Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) – that would provide stable energy rates and a reliable electric grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) region, including Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. “After the devastating tornadoes that left victims without power for days, Missourians deserve consistent and affordable energy,” said Senator Hawley. “This legislation will ensure that every Missourian has access to power they can rely on.” The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act would give SWPA the authority to operate on a self-funding, revolving Treasury fund to help provide the affected states with a long-term,...
Hawley to Introduce Legislation Restricting Lower Court Judges from Issuing Nationwide Injunctions
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce legislation to restrict local district court judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions and therefore stymie President Donald Trump’s agenda. District Court judges have issued RECORD numbers of national injunctions against the Trump administration - a dramatic abuse of judicial authority. I will introduce legislation to stop this abuse for good— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) March 20, 2025 Yesterday, Senator Hawley criticized the blanket overreach of local district court judges in issuing nationwide injunctions that tie the hands of the executive branch.
Hawley Secures Pledge from EPA to Clean Up Radioactive Waste During Administrator Zeldin’s Visit to St. Louis
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led discussions and toured nuclear-damaged sites in the St. Louis region with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin. Administrator Zeldin pledgedto Senator Hawley that his agency would finally begin cleaning up the decades-old radioactive waste still afflicting Missourians since the Manhattan Project at the West Lake Landfill. Senator Hawley first hosted a round-table discussion with Administrator Zeldin at Bridgeton City Hall, featuring survivors and advocates within the St. Louis area who have directly or indirectly suffered the effects of the government's radioactive waste. From there, the Senator and Administrator toured the West Lake Landfill and Coldwater Creek, areas the government...
Hawley Statement on Tornadoes Across Missouri
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after deadly tornadoes touched down across Missouri last night. The Senator and his team are standing by to assist those impacted and are in contact with state and local officials. Following the devastating storms and tornadoes last night across Missouri, my team is in contact with state and local officials to help in every way we can. We are standing by to request any disaster relief possible. Erin’s and my hearts go out to the families who lost loved ones…— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) March 15, 2025
Hawley Acts to Ensure Dr. Oz Aligns with President Trump’s Positions
Following Dr. Mehmet Oz’s confirmation hearing today in the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) directed a list of written questions to Dr. Oz. Senator Hawley’s request for answers comes after he expressed previous concerns about Dr. Oz’s ability to deliver on President Trump’s agenda, especially regarding transgender and pro-life policies. Some of Senator Hawley’s questions to Dr. Oz include: On your television program, you hosted various transgender advocates as well as a surgeon who performed transgender surgery. You also invited minor children to discuss switching genders and praised parents for helping their children “transition.” Have your views on this issue changed since you hosted your television show? In the past, you have said you did not want to...
Hawley Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Overtime Pay, Deliver Relief for Working Americans
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley introduced original legislation to end taxes on overtime pay. The Senator's "No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025" fulfills a campaign promise from President Trump to deliver relief for working families following four years of economically debilitating Biden-era policies. "For decades, working Americans have been left behind by both parties. Mega corporations have gotten richer and richer while workers struggle to get ahead and Washington turns a blind eye," said Senator Hawley. "President Trump promised to change the status quo and put American workers first by ending taxes on overtime pay. Let's follow through on that promise and deliver a win for workers." Senator Hawley has a strong record of advocating for fair wages for Missourians and all...
Senator Hawley Chairs Hearing on Fighting Online Child Sexual Abuse Material, Calls for Empowering Big Tech’s Victims
Today in the first Judiciary Committee subcommittee hearing of the 119th Congress, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)—chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, alongside Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)—urged the Committee to quickly pass their marquee legislation, the STOP CSAM Act, to better protect children online. Senator Hawley focused on the rapid rise in online child exploitation material, emphasizing that victims currently have no legal recourse against Big Tech companies that allow CSAM to proliferate on their platforms. “Today, there are more than 104 million known reported images of child sexual abuse online. This is truly a crisis. It is an epidemic,” said Senator Hawley.“It is time to allow the...