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Hawley, Buck Introduce New Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No TikTok on United States Devices Act to prohibit the Chinese-based TikTok app from being downloaded on U.S. devices and ban commercial activity with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. “TikTok poses a threat to all Americans who have the app on their devices. It opens the door for the Chinese Communist Party to access Americans’ personal information, keystrokes, and location through aggressive data harvesting. Banning it on government devices was a step in the right direction, but now is the time to ban it nationwide to protect the American people,” said Senator Hawley. Representative Ken Buck (CO-4) is introducing House companion legislation. "TikTok is a clear threat to our privacy and...
Hawley Announces New Legislation to Ban TikTok Nationwide
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he would introduce new legislation to ban TikTok in the United States. Senator Hawley’s No TikTok on Government Devices Act was signed into law last year. He originally introduced the legislation in 2020 and it unanimously passed the Senate later that year. In April 2021, Senator Hawley reintroduced the legislation and it unanimously passed in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The bill unanimously passed the Senate in December of 2022, and was signed into law December 29, 2022. Senator Hawley has held hearings on the security concerns around TikTok since 2019, and questioned company...
Hawley Announces ‘PELOSI Act,’ Reintroduction of Bill to Ban Lawmakers from Trading Stocks
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced his bill to ban lawmakers from stock trading. The Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act would prohibit members of Congress and their spouses from holding or trading individual stocks. The bill will require members found in violation to return their profits to American taxpayers. “For too long, politicians in Washington have taken advantage of the economic system they write the rules for, turning profits for themselves at the expense of the American people. As members of Congress, both Senators and Representatives are tasked with providing oversight of the same companies they invest in, yet they continually buy and sell stocks, outperforming the market time and again,” said Senator...
Hawley, Peters Request Assessment from GAO on Security Risks & Conflicts of Interest Posed by Consulting Firms Working with China
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) sent a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller Gene Dodaro requesting an assessment of the potential national security risks associated with companies simultaneously contracting with the U.S. government and the Chinese government or Chinese state-run enterprises. "Companies that carry out taxpayer-funded projects for the U.S. government should be working in the best interests of the American people, and we are concerned that companies that also contract with adversaries like the Chinese government could be creating unacceptable conflicts of interest," the Senators wrote. Reporting has revealed, as an...
Hawley on Failure to Identify SCOTUS Leaker: Inexcusable. Someone ought to resign.
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the announcement from the Supreme Court of the United States revealing that the investigation looking into the leak of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision has been unable to identify the individual responsible.
Hawley, Bush Urge USACE to Test Entire Missouri School District for Contamination
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Representative Cori Bush (MO-1) sent a letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon calling for additional radioactive testing of Hazelwood School District's properties. Senator Hawley previously demanded that USACE conduct radioactive testing at Jana Elementary School following reports of contamination, and called on President Biden to declare a federal emergency and make aid available for students and families. "Concerned parents deserve certainty about the safety of their children’s learning environment and on that, USACE can and should help," they wrote. They continued, "USACE must prioritize the Hazelwood School District’s request for additional testing and...
Hawley Slams DOJ’s Partisan Double Standards, Calls for Special Counsel in Biden Classified Docs Probe
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland seeking further information about President Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, and why the Department of Justice (DOJ) took the extreme step of raiding President Trump’s home in response to supposedly similar conduct but gave President Biden deferential treatment. "In August of last year, FBI agents raided the Mar-a-Lago residence of former President Donald Trump, supposedly to secure classified documents dating back to President Trump’s time in office. President Biden appears to have done exactly what President Trump did—only he didn’t get his home raided by the FBI over it. The double standard here is astounding," wrote Senator Hawley. “To make matters worse, it’s...
Hawley Welcomes Schmitt to U.S. Senate
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) welcomed newly sworn in Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) to the 118th Congress. "Congratulations to Eric Schmitt on his swearing-in today. He’s going to be a terrific Senator. I can’t wait to serve with him in the new Congress and fight for the people of Missouri," said Senator Hawley.
2022 RECAP: Senator Hawley Fights for Missouri Priorities
In 2022, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) continued fighting for Missouri by standing in opposition to the Biden agenda, working across the aisle to advance key legislative priorities, and serving the needs of constituents across the state. 2022 Quick Stats: 2 bills signed into law: a TikTok ban on government devices and new safety standards for duck boats 1 resolution unanimously passed the Senate honoring Missouri police officers 17 original bills and resolutions introduced 10 amendments filed 63 bills and resolutions cosponsored 14 bipartisan bills, resolutions, and amendments cosponsored More than 330 one-on-one interviews with Missouri reporters New casework requests increased for the fourth consecutive year Staff traveled more than 55,000 miles within the...
Hawley Announces New Army Funding for Fort Leonard Wood Housing
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Army has committed to spending $41.4 million in Fiscal Year 2023 and another $50 million in Fiscal Year 2024 for new housing at Fort Leonard Wood following Senator Hawley’s repeated demands over the past year that aging homes at the base be replaced. In August 2022, Senator Hawley toured the base, delivered remarks about the important work being done there, and visited with residents about base housing in need of replacement. A few weeks before his August visit, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth requesting an update on the Army’s plans to replace aging homes at Fort Leonard Wood. In May, he pressed Secretary Wormuth and Chief of Staff of the...