U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has signed a letter with other members of Congress protesting a coverage decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that would eliminate virtual colonoscopies for Medicare beneficiaries. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) released the following video applauding the efforts of Missourians and others holding "Tea Parties" to protest Washington's reckless spending spree. Read more »

In a vote that supports responsible homeowners and rejects rewarding poor choices made by some borrowers and lenders, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted against a bill that could make it more costly for Americans to purchase a home. Instead, Luetkemeyer supported an alternative plan to help at-risk homeowners that ultimately was rejected by the majority. Read more »

Wanted: The best young artists in the 9th Congressional District. Read more »

Citing his own rural education, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) joined the House Rural Education Caucus to assist members of Congress in efficiently addressing the educational needs of rural students, schools and communities. Read more »

"I am extremely disappointed by Attorney General Holder's comments in support of renewing the Assault Weapons Ban. Restricting the Constitutional Rights of law-abiding citizens is not the way to make our country safer. In Congress, I will always vote to protect the rights of my constituents, including the right to keep and bear arms." Read more »

I am willing to work with the President and Congress to ensure that we have a budget that helps promote economic recovery without putting the burden on taxpayers and future generations. Read more »

In an effort to protect our families and businesses along the Missouri River from devastating flooding, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) and four other members of the Missouri Delegation have sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opposing the artificial spring rise from Gavins Point Dam. Read more »

In a bipartisan effort to recognize Mark Twain's connections to Hannibal, while enhancing the author's American legacy, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is sponsoring legislation, along with U.S. Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, creating the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin that will not cost taxpayers a dime, but will provide funding for Mark Twain historical sites. Read more »

Citing the need for fiscal restraint on behalf of hard-working taxpayers, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-09) today voted against the $410 billion omnibus spending bill, which represents the largest one-year percentage increase in annual appropriated funding since the troubled Carter administration. Read more »