Press Releases
‘How Can I Believe You?’: Hawley Exposes Biden Judicial Nominee for Lying About Ties to Antisemitic Organization, Support for Far-left Candidate
In today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed one of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, Karla Marie Campbell, on why she repeatedly lied under oath about her ties to a left-wing organization that has advocated for the abolition of America's police and the destruction of Israel. "I have to say, I've never seen a witness—never—in five years on this committee, sit here and lie to us and change the story person to person," said Senator Hawley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH09O83p900 Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley further signaled his opposition to Campbell's nomination after she wouldn’t explain her previous financial support for a far-left political candidate who claimed Republican...
Hawley, Schmitt, Smith Urge Biden to Green-light Disaster Relief Aid for Missouri Communities Devastated by Storms
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley, (R-Mo.) Eric Schmitt, and Congressman Jason Smith sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to approve Missouri Governor Parson's disaster declaration request for urgent financial relief. The lawmakers' letter comes after devastating storms battered Missouri last month, damaging countless homes and businesses. "On Wednesday, June 12, Governor Parson requested a major disaster declaration after multiple severe weather events occurred in the State of Missouri between May 19 and May 27," wrote Senator Hawley and his colleagues.They continued, "These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. State and local governments...
Hawley Introduces Legislation to Honor the National Churchill Museum As a National Historic Landmark
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced new legislation to designate America's National Churchill Museum, located on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. On March 5, 1946, Churchill spoke at Westminster College and spoke the famous words, “From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent.” In the 1960s, Westminster College set out to celebrate what would be the 20th anniversary of Churchill’s visit, and imported a 17th century church from London to Fulton. The church of St. Mary Aldermanbury was moved stone-by-stone to Westminster's campus. Reconstruction was completed in 1969, and is today's location of the museum. “Nearly 80 years ago, Sir Winston...
‘You’re the Problem’: Hawley Bashes Boeing CEO for Prioritizing Profit over Safety, Transparency, and Quality
Today in a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Boeing's safety failures and his lack of accountability as CEO. "I think the truth is Mr. Calhoun, you're not focused on safety, you're not focused on quality, you're not focused on transparency [...] I think actually you're focused on what you were hired to do which is that you're cutting corners. You are eliminating safety procedures. You are sticking it to your employees. You are cutting back jobs because you're trying to squeeze every piece of profit you can out of this company," said Senator Hawley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOG9tL6MKM Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley pressed Mr....
Hawley Slams Fauci-Aligned Scientist Who Peddled COVID Origins Propaganda and Aided Censorship of Lab Leak Theory
In a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) criticized professor and scientist Dr. Robert Garry for continuing to peddle propaganda about the origin of COVID-19. "Our own government deliberately withheld information . . . from the American people, tried to propagandize the American people, used the arms and agencies of government to actively censor Americans who dared to question the propaganda," Senator Hawley said. "And they're still lying to us." Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley further pressed Dr. Garry on his research work that the Biden administration used to justify its censorship of countless Americans on social media. “People . . . lost...
Hawley Demands Biden Admin Cease Plans to Give Millions of Illegal Aliens Amnesty
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas condemning President Biden's latest plan to offer amnesty to potentially millions of illegal aliens in the United States. Earlier this month, Senator Hawley called for an investigation into the Biden Administration’s move to dismiss asylum cases and removal proceedings against more than 350,000 migrants. "Amnesty for illegal aliens is absolutely unacceptable. It is a lure that will drive millions more illegal immigrants to flood across our southern border. It is a slap in the face to U.S. taxpayers. And it is totally unfair to immigrants who entered the U.S. legally," wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, "In the months to come, with Congress and the...
Hawley Introduces Resolution Honoring Natalie and Davy Lloyd
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a resolution honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. The Missouri missionaries were tragically killed last month by gangs while serving in Haiti. The resolution recognizes Natalie and Davy’s efforts in serving the local community in Haiti and honors the incredible legacy the young couple leaves behind.“All of Missouri mourns the loss of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. They had servants' hearts, were exceptional missionaries, and great Americans,” said Senator Hawley. “They selflessly dedicated their lives to serving the Lord and others, and the U.S. Senate honors their legacy.” Last month, Senator Hawley urged President Biden to mobilize all resources at his disposal to protect the transport of the...
Hawley Confronts Biden Admin Director for Lying to Congress about Involvement in Tree-Spiking
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed the Biden Administration's Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning on lying to Congress about her ties to tree spiking, a form of eco-terrorism that targets the timber industry and could kill or seriously maim blue-collar loggers. "You just said . . . that you were involved. There were two people convicted in 1989 of putting 500 pounds of spikes in an Idaho forest. . . . You testified that you sent a letter to the Forest Service on their behalf," said Senator Hawley. Watch the full exchange here or above. Senator Hawley further called out Director Stone-Manning for failing to comply with federal investigations into her involvement with tree-spiking after she falsely claimed to have never...
Hawley Joins Missouri Radiation Advocates to Give Update on RECA Following Senate Lunch with Johnson
Today U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) joined Missouri radiation advocates in the U.S. Capitol to provide an update on his continued push to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) that lapsed last week thanks to inaction from House leadership. Today's RECA update following a Republican Senate lunch with Speaker Johnson comes after the Speaker failed to follow through on his promise to meet with Missouri radiation advocates. ". . . Now, nobody in my state—nobody in any state—who is sick and dying of cancer, or any other illness caused by radiation, can even apply for relief. And, so far, Speaker Johnson, after promising these survivors that he would meet with them, he has not met with them. . . . He has not addressed the failure of the House to renew and...
Hawley Demands Transparency from Energy Department in Fight For Missouri Farmers Against Federal Government Land Grab
Today U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Energy Secretary Granholm, urging transparency from her Department on its proposed designation of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC), which is projected to cut across the entirety of Missouri. "Constituents in my state have rightfully complained that the proposal lacks essential information needed to adequately provide comments on the plan," wrote Senator Hawley. "I have previously called on you to rescind this proposal. And that would be the right thing to do. But at the very least, to respond to serious concerns of constituents in my state, you should disclose the exact location of the proposed corridor, notify the affected landowners, and extend the comment period by...