Wesley Bell

To direct the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress on mail and package delivery service performance in the St. Louis region, and for other purposes.

in committee

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

in committee

Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

in committee

“Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and remember the Honorable William Lacy Clay, Sr. ``We have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interests.'' Our country lost a trailblazer. Congressman Clay passed away after a lifetime of service that reshaped St. Louis and our Nation. Already a civil rights icon before he was elected, he didn't come to Washington to play politics. He came to fight for working people, Black families, union members, and those too often left out and unheard. He carried their voices into this chamber and made sure they echoed. Bill Clay was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. I--and so many others--would not be here without the doors he opened and the example he set. I'm holding his son, my friend and predecessor Lacy Clay, the entire Clay family, and the St. Louis community in my prayers. ____________________”

2025-07-23 · Civil Rights

“Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating several remarkable Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for demonstrating extraordinary leadership, refreshing creativity, and a commitment to making a lasting impact by earning the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award. Gold Award Girl Scouts are trailblazers who address the most pressing issues facing their communities and the world with measurable, sustainable, and far-reaching results. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, high school-age Girl Scouts identify and investigate an issue they care about, devise a plan, and then lead a team of experts and community members to implement a project that produces lasting change. Over the course of 1 to 2 years, Gold Award Girl Scouts demonstrate significant initiative, commitment, and leadership, distinguishing them from their peers. Through their resourcefulness and perseverance, they embody the Girl Scout Law to truly make the world a better place. I congratulate and include in the Record the following outstanding young women: Elizabeth Babcock, Troop 3230 Krystina Bell, Juliette Haley Brieler, Troop 3281 Gracyn Burke, Troop 3778 Sophia Byrne, Troop 1964 Grace Doherty, Juliette Kaitlyn Emerson, Juliette Emily Etter, Troop 204 Grace Fadlovich, Troop 4404 Meghana Hebbar, Juliette Lillian Henroid, Troop 3281 Lydia Hines, Troop 3534 True Howard, Troop 3565 Paige Jackson, Juliette Claire Krob, Troop 705 Ketki Naik, Troop 115 Elizabeth New, Troop 1166 Reagan Redmon, Troop 766 Udipti Sinha, Troop 1492 Caroline Smith, Juliette Haley Spirz, Troop 1751 Elyse Townsend, Troop 1331 Amber Tyson, Troop 1922 Olivia Van Horn, Troop 224 Chloe Vargo, Troop 1166 On behalf of the 1st Congressional District of Missouri, I congratulate them on their achievement of the highest distinction in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. I thank them all for their leadership and for making such a positive, lasting change in our community. ____________________”

2025-07-23 · Government Reform

“Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, service, and unwavering commitment of Ms. Martha Jane West--a proud educator, community advocate, and lifelong champion for equity and justice--who passed peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Mississippi, following a lengthy illness. Born in Dyer, Tennessee, Ms. West charted a path of purpose early in life. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee State University in 1953, a proud alumna who remained deeply involved with her alma mater throughout her life. Each summer during her college years, she visited St. Louis with her cousin, forging a bond with the city that would eventually become her lifelong home. Following her graduation, Ms. West settled in St. Louis, living for more than three decades on the 5100 block of Greer Avenue in the Kingsway West neighborhood. Her commitment to education was unwavering. She began her career at the Nursery Foundation--the first integrated nursery school in St. Louis--before dedicating herself to the St. Louis County Special School District, where she served students with the highest needs for over 40 years before her retirement. Beyond the classroom, Ms. West gave tirelessly to her faith community at Lane Tabernacle Methodist Church, where she had been a devoted member since 1960. She shared her time, talent, and treasure as part of the Kitchen Committee and the Trustee Auxiliary Club, visiting the sick, supporting the elderly, feeding the hungry, and collecting clothing for those in need. Her sense of civic duty extended far beyond her church walls. She was deeply engaged in local politics and social justice. As a precinct captain in the former 20th Ward, she registered voters, attended the Democratic National Convention in the 1980's, and proudly cast her ballot for President Barack Obama in 2008. She was an active member of the NAACP, the Coalition of Black Trade Unions, the Organization for Black Struggle, and the Tennessee State University Alumni Association. Whether speaking out at St. Louis Public School board meetings or calling into the iconic Onion Horton radio show, Ms. West's voice was one of courage, conviction, and clarity. Ms. West never shied away from the front lines in the fight for justice. She was a visible force in demonstrations to protect and honor the legacy of Homer G. Phillips Hospital in the Ville neighborhood. She also knew how to celebrate her community--supporting local clubs and causes through galas, dances, and events. Among her proudest philanthropic efforts was serving as the number one booster for TSU during its annual alumni fundraiser dinner and dance. Ms. Martha Jane West was a woman of principle, purpose, and boundless compassion. Her legacy lives on in the countless students she nurtured, the communities she uplifted, and the lives she so profoundly impacted. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in honoring the extraordinary life of Ms. Martha Jane West. May her service be remembered, her example be followed, and her family be comforted with the peace and pride of knowing her legacy will endure. ' ____________________”

2025-05-13 · Government Reform