Press Releases

Following the conclusion of opening statements, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will submit a series of questions during the next phase of the Senate impeachment trial, ranging from House Manager Adam Schiff’s contact with the whistleblower to Hunter Biden’s work with Burisma during the Obama administration.

“The world must never forget the millions of innocent lives lost during the Holocaust – the epitome of evil, and part of the darkest chapter in human history. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in cosponsoring this resolution to remember Holocaust victims, honor its survivors, and commit to combatting the rising tide of anti-Semitism in America and around the world.”

Senator Hawley writes, “Given the rate at which public health officials are capable of gaining insight into the severity of such an outbreak, can you offer guidance as to when and how the federal government would decide to implement travel restrictions in the event that an outbreak like this one merited them?

“I applaud the Trump administration for replacing the burdensome Waters of the United States rule with new guidelines that put Missourians – not big government – in control. The Navigable Waters Protection Rule gives farmers and ranchers more clarity and states more flexibility in determining how to best to manage their land and water, just as Congress intended with the Clean Water Act. It’s a straightforward approach to protecting our beautiful lakes and rivers without burying everyone in federal regulations.”

Today, following opening remarks, Senator Hawley shared his initial reaction to the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. Senator Hawley said the House impeachment managers alienated Senators by attacking their own jury and saying a vote against impeachment is a vote against the United States.

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley sent letters to the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ask what is being done to prepare for the upcoming flood season. In his letters, Senator Hawley asks for responses to a list of questions on a range of topics, including transparency in FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, the Corps’ preparations for existing levee breaches, and what plans are being made to improve flood control and disaster relief in the future. In his letter to FEMA, Senator Hawley wrote, “Given that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been slow to restore flood protection to pre-2019 levels, thereby leaving residents vulnerable, what steps is FEMA taking to mitigate the potential disaster? For instance, is FEMA pre-positioning...

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: “The USMCA is a welcome improvement over NAFTA. This deal will provide better market access for Missouri ag and has enforceable labor protections that will help level the playing field for American workers.”