Press Releases
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...
Hawley Blasts House Leadership’s Inaction on RECA Expiration Date
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement, calling out Speaker Mike Johnson for the House's failure to reauthorize and expand compensation funds for American radiation victims that expire today due to legislative inaction. RECA expires today because the House has done nothing. I hope when @SpeakerJohnson gets back from Europe he will get focused on America - and make time to meet with radiation survivors, like he promised— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) June 7, 2024 Earlier this week, Senator Hawley demanded that Speaker Johnson prioritize American radiation victims after his office declined a meeting that Johnson had already promised to Missouri advocates. Senator Hawley has continually urged the House to pass his updated RECA proposal...
Hawley, Kelly Introduce Bill Boosting Police Recruitment and Retention
Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act of 2024. The bill tackles the recruitment and retainment crisis plaguing local law enforcement agencies across the country and seeks to support them. TheEdCOPS Act of 2024 offers education benefits to police officers and their dependents. “As crime rates rise and law enforcement agencies experience staffing shortages, Congress must ensure that states have the resources they need to attract and retain high-quality police officers. This bill would do just that by investing in the men and women in blue who keep our communities safe,” said Senator Hawley. “As the son of two police officers, I have a personal appreciation for the work local law enforcement...