Sam Graves

Recent statements

• 2026-04-21defensesupport ★★★

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, United States Navy Retired, who is considered the Father of AEGIS, the greatest maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defense System in the

• 2026-02-04government reformneutral ★★

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Clark D. Thomas, a special employee of the USDA Rural Development--Missouri State Office, who recently retired after many dedicated years of service. Mr. Thomas was a remarkable civil servant

• 2025-10-08veteranssupport ★★

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Frank Esten Cook III and his service to his country. Frank was born in Washington, D.C. on March 25, 1963, and passed away in Richmond, Kentucky on September 13, 2025. He was an avid outdoo

• 2025-05-07economysupport ★★

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a dedicated constituent of Missouri's Sixth Congressional District: Mr. Tony Reinhart. Tony is celebrating his thirtieth year with Ford Motor Company, a remarkable professional milestone