U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is continuing his efforts to increase production of American energy resources and create American jobs by voting for the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act that according to a study by Northern Economics and the University of Alaska could create and sustain over 54,000 jobs with offshore production in Alaska. Read more »

After meeting earlier this week about rising water in the Missouri River Basin in Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) again met with U.S Army Corps of Engineers Commander of the Northwestern Division Brig. Gen. John McMahon to discuss in more detail how best to deal with the potentially devastating effect of rising water on Missouri River communities. Read more »

Concerned about our national security, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has signed on as a cosponsor to legislation that allows the U.S. Border Patrol to secure a greater portion of our border in order to stem the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs that threaten our national security. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today met with U.S Army Corps of Engineers Commander of the Northwestern Division Brig. Gen. John McMahon and Commander of the Kansas City District, Col. Tony Hofmann to discuss flooding along the Missouri River and to survey areas that could be impacted by rising waters. Read more »

The American flag is one of our country's most sacred symbols that represents the enduring strength and freedom of the United States. The Red, White and Blue proudly stand as a testament to our great democracy and our country's efforts to represent a shining example of freedom that others can aspire to. On Flag Day, we should take time to celebrate what is special about Old Glory and all it represents. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is encouraging 9th District residents and all Missourians living along the Missouri River to recognize the importance of preparing a flood plan for their families as river communities are expected to be flooded again this year due to massive water releases into the Missouri River Basin. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) and 9 of his colleagues from Missouri and Kansas sent a letter to Brig. Gen. John McMahon with the Army Corps of Engineers inviting him to visit Missouri River communities in Missouri and Kansas who continue to battle flooding issues and are expected to be flooded again this year stemming from the massive water releases into the Missouri River Basin. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer has signed on as a supporter of the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, an act that denies federal funding for any city or state that provide havens for illegal immigrants in violation of federal immigration laws. Read more »

As he continues to raise awareness with federal, state and local officials to prepare for potential flooding along the Missouri River, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) encouraged people to visit his official website containing flood resource links through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read more »

It is still hard to this day to grasp what was at stake as our troops prepared to take the fight to the Axis powers on the beaches so far away from home. I have had the honor to meet some of those who survived the brutal fighting that day and their individual stories of bravery and sacrifice have had a significant impact on my life. Read more »