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WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of 18 senators today launched the first ever U.S. Senate Law Enforcement Caucus to educate and inform their colleagues and staff about the programs and initiatives that are keeping our communities safe, while advocating for the policies and resources law enforcement agencies need to carry out their missions. U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), the founders and co-chairs of the new caucus, made the announcement at an event in the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement tonight regarding the passage of the free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama: “The passage of these free trade agreements marks a great day for American job creators. “I’m proud that Congress came together to pass these agreements tonight, which will help generate jobs and economic opportunities for farmers, manufacturers, and other businesses in Missouri and across... Continue Reading »
In reporting on the bipartisan vote to defeat President Barack Obama’s second stimulus bill, please consider the following response from U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.): “President Obama’s so-called ‘jobs bill’ was defeated tonight because my colleagues on both sides of the aisle understand it doesn’t make economic sense to raise taxes on job creators while Americans are looking for work and our nation is facing record debt. “The Majority Leader objected to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement tonight regarding Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (Nev.) decision to change the rules in the U.S. Senate tonight: “Clearly, Majority Leader Reid knew that Senator Johanns’s amendment would pass the Senate tonight. That’s why he went so far as to change the rules in order to block this vote. “This amendment would undo the Obama Administration’s attempts to regulate so-called... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today commending the recent bipartisan progress on the pending trade deals with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama, which President Barack Obama submitted to Congress today: “As I’ve said for some time, Washington must work together if we’re going to get Americans back to work. That’s why I’m pleased the White House has agreed to send Congress these job-promoting trade deals, which have garnered strong bipartisan... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement regarding the two votes that took place in the U.S. Senate tonight: “Americans are tired of the gridlock and games in Washington, and so am I. As I’ve continually said, I support the fastest way to get federal aid to the people who need help in the wake of devastating disasters in Missouri and elsewhere. “Tonight, I voted against these two bills because they would delay the process... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today regarding the passage of his amendment to fund disaster relief efforts, which was included in the FY2012 spending bill for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Blunt’s amendment will add $400 million to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in order to aid with disaster relief efforts: “There is still a lot of work to be done, but this amendment... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly today to pass a bill to name a new federal courthouse in Jefferson City, Mo. in honor of former U.S. Senator Christopher (Kit) S. Bond (Mo.). The bill – which was introduced in the U.S. Senate by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and cosponsored by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (Mo.) – passed the Senate unanimously in July 2011 and passed the House today by a vote of 407-2-2. “I am so pleased... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) cosponsored the “Regulatory Time-Out Act,” which would place a one-year moratorium on significant new regulations that hurt private sector job creation in America. The legislation was introduced today by U.S. Senator Susan Collins (Maine). “I’ve met with countless job creators in Missouri who have told me that regulatory uncertainty is one of the greatest obstacles to growing their businesses,” said Blunt.... Continue Reading »
During my travels throughout Missouri in August, I met with countless business owners, farmers, local leaders, families, and other people who are concerned about Washington's out-of-control spending and want President Obama to get serious about policies that will help spur private sector job creation. Unfortunately, last night Americans heard more empty rhetoric from the President as we continue to face skyrocketing debt and unemployment under his administration’s policies. Just last week,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement regarding the reallocation of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding in the wake of Hurricane Irene recovery efforts: “My staff and I are regularly communicating with Joplin officials to make sure that they’re getting the immediate help they need. The federal government has committed resources to help Missouri communities recover from crippling flood and tornado damage, and I expect... Continue Reading »
SPRINGFIELD, MO. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement regarding the local area troops who lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash in Afghanistan: “My heartfelt prayers go out to the families and friends who lost their loved ones this weekend. These men bravely served our country and they gave their lives to protect our freedoms, and their selfless sacrifices will never be forgotten.” The Kansas City Star reported that local troops Army Reserve... Continue Reading »
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Budget Control Act of 2011 today: “While I don’t believe this is the best possible bill, it is the best bill possible at this time. No one party controls everything in Washington, so by definition, no party is going to be entirely happy with this agreement. However, this legislation is the best we can do right now, and it begins the process of changing Washington’s spending... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON - Today Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) reintroduced legislation that helps protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and account fraud. The Data Security Act of 2011 would require entities such as financial establishments, retailers, and federal agencies to safeguard sensitive information, investigate security breaches and notify consumers when there is a substantial risk of identity theft or account fraud. These new requirements would apply to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Claire McCaskill (Mo.) sent a letter to President Barack Obama in support of Governor Jay Nixon’s request for a disaster declaration for 23 counties in Missouri in the wake of severe flooding, high winds, hail and tornados that have caused damage throughout the state since the beginning of June. Missouri River flooding has severely impacted levee systems, causing damage to homes, businesses and farmland. The granting of a disaster... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – Last night the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to name a new federal courthouse in Jefferson City, Mo. in honor of former U.S. Senator Christopher (Kit) S. Bond (Mo.). The bill, S. 846, was introduced by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and cosponsored by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (Mo.). The legislation will now move to the U.S. House of Representatives. “I’m proud that my colleagues in the Senate passed this bill to honor my friend and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Rob Portman (Ohio) joined 10 of their Republican Senate colleagues this week to advance the pending job-creating export agreements with Korea, Colombia, and Panama. In a letter to President Barack Obama, the 12 Senators urged the Administration to submit the pending export agreements as soon as possible with the understanding that the agreement meets the White House’s insistence that there is a way forward on a separate Trade... Continue Reading »
In light of the story below from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, please consider the following statement in from U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.): “This lawsuit appears to be yet another attempt from the government to phase out coal use in America, which would lead to skyrocketing utility expenses for Missourians who rely on coal to produce more than 80 percent of our electricity. We need to explore every available solution – including nuclear, clean coal, and alternative energy sources... Continue Reading »
In light of the press release below from Ford Motor Company, please consider the following statement from U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.): “Missouri is a great place to do business, and I’m very pleased that Ford is making this critical investment that will help create new and much-needed private sector jobs in our state.” – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt... Continue Reading »
In light of the story below from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, please consider the following statement from U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.): “I’m so pleased that China Eastern Airlines will partner with St. Louis to negotiate a trade and commercial exchange hub in Missouri. St. Louis offers the perfect location, ideal space, and a strong workforce for this hub, and I look forward to the increased agriculture and manufacturing job creation and economic development that this initiative... Continue Reading »
