Press Releases
Hawley, Scott Bill to Crack Down on WHO’s Coronavirus Lies, Inaction
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced the World Health Organization (WHO) Accountability Act to hold the WHO responsible for its role in assisting China’s cover up of the origins and early spread of the coronavirus. The WHO Accountability Act withholds U.S. taxpayer dollars from the WHO until the organization replaces its leadership, as of January 1, 2020, and accepts Taiwan as a member state. It also limits U.S. funding to the same or less than the top contributor nation to the WHO each year.
Hawley, Colleagues Demand Answers on Dangerous Biden DHS Deportation Moratorium
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and eleven Senate colleagues pushed back on a deportation moratorium proposed by President Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will prevent the removal of the vast majority of illegal immigrants with final orders of removal–including dangerous criminals–from the United States.
Hawley Introduces Amendment to Transfer Federal Funds from Planned Parenthood to Adoption, Maternal Health Programs
“Instead of abusing obscure Senate rules and procedures to give handouts to their favored constituents, why don’t Democrats work across the aisle to help mothers and children in need? If Democrats are serious about unifying the country, then now is the time to drop divisive, partisan agendas and come together on an issue that all Americans can agree with.”
Senator Hawley Calls on President Biden to Reconsider Rescinding Mexico City Policy, Funding Abortions in Foreign Countries
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to reconsider rescinding the Mexico City Policy, a rule that prevented U.S. aid money from being allocated to foreign nonprofit organizations (NGOs) who perform or actively support abortions.
Hawley Calls to Restrict Federal Funds from Schools Refusing to Reopen
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced an amendment to Congress’s proposed budget resolution that would restrict federal relief funds from schools that are refusing to reopen. Recent studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found schools operating in-person have seen negligible spread of the coronavirus yet many schools across the country refuse to reopen, to detriment of parents and children.
Hawley Moves to End Offshoring by Multinational Corporations
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced an amendment to Congress’s proposed budget resolution that aims to eliminate corporate tax loopholes that promote shipping jobs overseas. Senator Hawley said, “For years, Washington has turned a blind eye to the shuttering of factories and the offshoring of good jobs. We’ve lost over three million jobs to China alone since the beginning of this century. Since working people have been devastated by the Covid pandemic and the ruinous effects of economic lockdowns, it’s vital we end the era of outsourcing and get Americans back to work.”
Hawley Calls for Ban on Big Tech Mergers and Acquisitions
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced an amendment to Congress’s proposed budget resolution that would move to prohibit mergers and acquisitions by certain Big Tech companies. While the majority of American small businesses have struggled greatly during the coronavirus, Big Tech firms have surged ahead, posting record profits.
Hawley Blasts Wall Street, Hedge Funds Over Robinhood Scandal
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted big banks and hedge funds over their role in freezing out day traders and small investors from trading Robinhood stock. Senator Hawley said Wall Street has deemed itself too big to fail but is rigging the system against anyone else.
Hawley Requests Briefing From CVS, Walgreens Regarding Status of Missouri Vaccine Distribution
“I understand that a mass mobilization effort of this magnitude poses several challenges, some of which might be outside of your company’s control. However, it is critical that obstacles are communicated to the public, as well as to government officials who might be positioned to help work towards resolutions. A public-private partnership is exactly that—a partnership. In the spirit of this partnership, I request a briefing, in writing, from you and your staff regarding the administration of COVID-19 vaccines in Missouri. It is my hope that this briefing will advance our shared objective of vaccinating my state’s high-risk populations as quickly as possible.”
Senator Hawley Reintroduces Duck Boat Safety Legislation
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced his legislation to improve the safety of duck boats following the 2018 tragedy on Table Rock Lake. Senator Hawley’s legislation, cosponsored by Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), would authorize previously-outlined National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, including commonsense provisions to require the use of life jackets and equipping all operating duck boats to be more buoyant in the case of emergency flooding.