Press Releases

New Hawley Bill to Personally Sanction Xi Over Complicity in Uyghur Genocide

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will be introducing new legislation to personally sanction Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with his top lieutenants in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), over their complicity in the Uyghur genocide in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Senator Hawley said, “While Joe Biden is distracted, Xi Jinping is rapidly consolidating power within the Chinese Communist Party, power he intends to use to compel the world to turn a blind eye to the crimes of his regime. But we must not look away. We must hold Xi and his lieutenants accountable for their crimes against humanity and we can start by imposing real costs for their complicity in the atrocities in Xinjiang.” Senator Hawley’s bill would impose Global Magnitsky Sanctions on...

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Hawley Urges Biden to Declare Federal Emergency Over Radioactive Contamination at Missouri School

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a new letter to President Biden today, calling for the president to declare a federal emergency following the impending closure of Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Mo. due to reports of radioactive contamination and to authorize immediate federal relief for all families affected by the crisis. The Hazelwood Board of Education made the decision on Tuesday night to close Jana Elementary School, forcing students to make the switch to virtual learning until the health risk is resolved. In light of the news, Senator Hawley is requesting that President Biden invoke measures for an emergency declaration to deliver relief to students and expedite cleanup.  On Tuesday afternoon, Senator Hawley sent a letter to the U.S....

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Hawley Demands USACE Investigate Reports of Radioactive Contamination at Missouri School

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon demanding the Corps investigate reports of radioactive contamination at Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Mo. In his letter, Senator Hawley demanded the Corps review results of a new private report, conduct further testing on school grounds, and take action to ensure the safety of students at Jana Elementary. Parents of students were not informed of these potential risks until August 2022. "Hazardous radioactive contamination has no place in schools, and the federal government should be transparent with concerned parents," said Senator Hawley. “I urge you and your team to review the results of the recent private testing...

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Hawley Leads Colleagues in Effort to Remove NDAA Provision Forcing Women to Register for Draft

Eight Senators have signed on to an amendment led by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (Mo.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would remove a provision requiring women to register for the Selective Service System. U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) cosponsored Senator Hawley’s amendment this week.  “Forcing our daughters, mothers, wives, and sisters to fight our wars is wrong. We should celebrate the women who have volunteered to serve our country and thank the women who played a vital role in defending America at every point in our nation’s...

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Hawley Pushes for Answers on Mail Service Delays in Kansas City Area

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General pushing for answers on reports of consistent mail service delays in the Kansas City Northland area. For the last few months Senator Hawley’s office has heard from constituents in Kansas City’s Northland area on mail-related issues. Missourians experiencing similar problems can contact our office here. "The need for reliable mail service across Missouri is critical. Recent news reports have documented how residents in these areas routinely wait more than five days between receiving any mail. When the mail does arrive, it comes in large quantities at once. Residents have contacted USPS regarding the ongoing issues and received little assurance of...

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New Hawley Bill to Empower States to Deport Illegal Immigrants, Protect American Communities

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act, new legislation that will give authority for states to enforce federal immigration laws and prosecute anyone who illegally enters the country that is residing in their state. With a rise in illegal drug trafficking and a surge in illegal border crossings over the past year, this bill will help protect American families and communities. Due to the Biden Administration’s disastrous immigration policies, the United States is experiencing an unprecedented wave of illegal immigration. In 2022, there were more than 2 million border encounters, up nearly 470% since 2020. This does not account for illegal immigrants who entered our country without being encountered by...

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Hawley Demands Answers From Garland Over Extraordinary Force Used by FBI to Arrest Pro-Life Activist

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers on reports the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sent as many as 25 armed agents to arrest a pro-life activist following a local dispute outside of an abortion clinic. Senator Hawley also called on Garland to answer for repeatedly weaponizing the FBI and other arms of the federal government against political opponents. Read the full letter here or below. September 26, 2022 The Honorable Merrick Garland  Attorney General  United States Department of Justice  950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  Washington, D.C. 20530  Dear Attorney General Garland:  If the shocking reports about the FBI arresting a man Friday in rural...

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Hawley Demands Answers from Google on Apparent Efforts to Punish Pregnancy Resource Centers

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote to Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding answers on Google's apparent attempts to throttle the online ads and reach of pregnancy resource centers.  Senator Hawley wrote, "I am concerned that, in the name of providing 'clarity' in search results, your company is deliberately limiting pregnancy resource centers’ outreach efforts. By doing so, Google has joined the far left’s campaign to punish pregnancy resource centers, following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization earlier this year."  After a steep decline in online traffic to some Missouri pregnancy resource center websites, Senator Hawley requested answers to the following questions:  Has Google adopted a general policy...

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