Emanuel Cleaver

Recent statements

• 2026-05-13criminal justicesupport ★★

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor Chief Charles lseman, who has dedicated more than 35 years of service to the City of Grandview as a police officer. Let us take a moment to recognize this accomplished individual

• 2026-03-03civil rightssupport ★★

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor Kansas City's very own ``Hollywood Cowboy,'' Nathaniel ``Rex'' Purefoy, who has dedicated his life to preserving the legacy and culture of African American cowboys through perfor

• 2026-01-08civil rightssupport ★★

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with immense sorrow along with Missouri's 5th Congressional District, to commemorate the life and legacy of a great Kansas Citian, Ms. Alice Kitchen. The fruits of Alice's advocacy for women, children,

• 2025-11-19government reformneutral ★

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to commemorate the life of James ``Jim'' Neil Crain and recognize him for the excellent work and impact he had on the Grandview community. Introduced to public service at an early ag