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Luetkemeyer on Today’s Celebration of Life

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the importance of protecting the unborn and sanctity of human life. “Every January since 1974, Americans have come together for a celebration of life and to give a voice to the voiceless. As a member of Congress, it is my job to protect the unborn and one I take very…

Luetkemeyer Reintroduces the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) reintroduced the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act which targets the practice of trafficking infant body parts for profit and ensures taxpayers never have to foot the bill for the endangerment of human life. “The fact that an organization has profited from the sale of infant body parts is deeply…

Luetkemeyer Urges Biden Administration to Avoid Overregulation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), lead Republican on the House Small Business Committee and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his Administration to avoid excessive regulation and government overreach similar to the Obama Administration, especially during America’s…

Luetkemeyer on Impeachment Proceedings

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding his vote against the articles of impeachment. “‘In the midst of a global pandemic, economic hardship for millions of Americans, and tragic events of January 6th, now is the time for us to come together, now is the time to heal.’ “These are the words of Vice President Mike…

Luetkemeyer, 36 Republican Colleagues Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and 36 Republican members of Congress issued the following statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1:00 p.m. today. ***  In the joint session of Congress today, we will vote to sustain objections to slates of electors submitted by states we believe clearly violated the Constitution in the presidential…

Luetkemeyer on Electoral College Vote

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding today’s vote to sustain objections to slates of electors submitted by states that violated the Constitution. “As I said in my original statement, my decision on the electors is based on the Constitution and whether certain states violated it when altering election…

Luetkemeyer Sworn Into 117th Congress

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer was sworn in to serve as the Representative for Missouri’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “My family has called Missouri home for generations. I’m incredibly honored to represent the people of this district and to fight for their priorities in Congress. I’m looking forward to getting back to…

Luetkemeyer: TDR, CECL Provisions to Aid in Continued Economic Healing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the extension of two critical CARES Act provisions in today’s COVID-19 relief package. The bill includes a delay in the capital requirements of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard and the suspension of Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) classifications…

Luetkemeyer on COVID Relief and Government Funding Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the COVID-19 relief and end of the year funding legislation. “We have faced a year of adversity like most of us have never experienced, but we are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The COVID-19 bill will provide crucial support for small business and includes…

Multiple Third District Priorities Included in 2020 WRDA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding Congressional passage of the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which includes several Third District priorities. "Every two years, Congress is tasked with ensuring America’s water resource infrastructure capabilities are maximized to benefit the communities they…