Press Releases
Hawley Seeks Justice after Murder of Missouri Boy, Demands Cash Bond of Illegal Immigrant Killer NOT be Reduced
This week U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the presiding judge overseeing the prosecution of illegal immigrant Endrina Bracho, who killed Missouri's 12-year-old Travis Wolfe in a head-on collision. "On December 20, 2023, Endrina Bracho was driving without a license, in the wrong lane, and 35 miles per hour over the speed limit, when she crashed head-on into a vehicle carrying 12-year-old Travis Wolfe," Senator Hawley wrote. "Travis tragically died from his injuries. Moreover, since Ms. Bracho was unlawfully present in the country, her lack of documentation initially made it difficult for investigators to identify her."In response to news of a possible bond reduction hearing in Bracho’s case, Senator Hawley argued, "My office has been...
NEW WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATION: Secret Service Prevented Extra Security Assets for Trump Rally
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe following new whistleblower allegations that call into question Acting Director Rowe's testimony regarding the denial of additional security assets for former President Trump’s event in Butler, Pa. "[O]fficials at Secret Service headquarters encouraged agents in charge of the trip not to request any additional security assets in its formal manpower request—effectively denying these assets through informal means," wrote Senator Hawley. He continued, "These new allegations suggest that CSD personnel, counter-sniper teams, and other critical security assets were not included in the manpower request for the Butler trip because Secret Service officials told the...
Hawley Blasts Mayorkas After Shocking Report Finds DHS Lost Thousands of Children
Yesterday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding a recent report published by DHS’s Inspector General revealing catastrophic failures in the agency’s ability to protect unaccompanied migrant children.According to the report, DHS may have lost track of more than a quarter million unaccompanied children and failed to notify other agencies in certain cases.“As the report explains, your agency’s failure to issue court notices to these children limits the ability to monitor their location and status,” wrote Senator Hawley. “In the Inspector General’s words: without such ability, there is thus “no assurance that [the children] are safe from trafficking,...
Hawley to NLRB: Support Amazon Delivery Drivers
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo about the NLRB's investigation into unfair labor practice charges concerning Amazon's Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program. The structure of the DSP program has enabled Amazon to skirt its obligations to their workers under federal labor law—even though the company exerts almost complete control over DSP drivers. "These practices have allowed Amazon to unfairly profit off of workers who they refuse to acknowledge as legal employees," wrote Senator Hawley. "I urge you to take appropriate action to ensure the NLRB allocates sufficient resources to adjudicate these unfair labor practice charges promptly. Doing so will ensure a level playing...
BREAKING: Hawley Calls for Lead Site Agent at Butler Rally to be Suspended Following New Whistleblower Allegations
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe following new whistleblower allegations suggesting that the lead site agent at the July 13 Butler, Pa., rally was known to lack competence in the role and failed to implement appropriate security protocols. "New whistleblower allegations to my office directly question decisions made by Secret Service’s lead site agent principally responsible for securing the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania," wrote Senator Hawley. "This is especially alarming because during your testimony on July 30, you stated that this agent was 'still operational [...] They’re still doing protective visits.' Your refusal to hold this individual accountable is increasingly inexplicable...
Hawley, Whitehouse Lead Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Law Enforcement Support Program, Passes Senate Unanimously
The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to reauthorize grants to support law enforcement and their families. The senators first introduced the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act in 2019, and it was signed into law later that year. Since then, the senators have pushed for reauthorization of the STOIC Act to ensure those who put themselves in the lines of danger for us are cared for and have the mental health resources they need. "I am proud to fight for resources for those who fight for us every day. So many times, these folks who answer the call of duty experience trauma that affects their lives and those of their families....
Hawley Releases New Whistleblower Claims Alleging Secret Service Director’s Role in Scaling Back Agency’s Manpower, Retaliating Against Agents who Speak Out
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe after new whistleblower claims point to his actions as a reason for the agency's failures to protect former President Donald Trump. "Since your testimony before the Senate of July 30, new and disturbing information has come to light about Secret Service planning for the Butler, Pennsylvania Trump campaign event—and your own involvement," wrote Senator Hawley. "The whistleblower further alleges that you personally directed significant cuts to CSD, up to and including reducing the division’s manpower by twenty percent,"Senator Hawley continued. "The whistleblower also alleges retaliation against those within the Secret Service who expressed concern about...
New Hawley Bill Would Strengthen Rural Broadband Buildout, Bring FCC Dollars Back to Missouri
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced new legislation to help deliver reliable internet to more rural Americans by returning dormant federal funding back to the state it was intended for. "Missourians and rural Americans across the country are losing out on internet service thanks to failed funding policies," said Senator Hawley. "My bill would put states in charge of their own broadband funding—not government-backed companies that overpromise and under-deliver." The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) current funding structure favors large companies that reap billions in federal government contracts meant to provide high-speed internet access to rural communities. These companies, however, often fail to meet obligations, leaving federal funds in...
Senate Passes Hawley-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Kids Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable for Child Exploitation
This week the Senate passed the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), cosponsored by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), to fight back against Big Tech's targeting of kids online. "Despite Big Tech’s endless lobbying, the Senate has taken a serious first step this week toward keeping kids safe online. The next step is to take the fight to the platforms—to give parents the right to sue. America’s sons and daughters deserve justice, not exploitation," said Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has led the charge to hold Big Tech companies accountable for their platforms' harmful algorithms and prolific dissemination of child sexual abuse material since coming to the U.S. Senate. In January of this year, Senator Hawley forced Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to...
Hawley, Gillibrand Introduce Bill Boosting Mental Health Resources for First Responders
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act. The bill would establish a new grant program to boost mental health and wellness resources for law enforcement. It would also direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national mental health hotline for first responders experiencing a crisis or in need of help. “I’m proud to partner with Senator Gillibrand on another piece of vital legislation. Our first responders put their lives on the line every day for us. The least we can do is support them in the halls of Congress,” said Senator Josh Hawley.“Our first responders put themselves in extremely challenging and life-threatening situations in order to keep us safe. Unfortunately, it takes...