WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss his role on President Trump’s Opening Up American Again Congressional Group and reopening the economy, as well as the second round of much-needed funding for the Paycheck Protection Program that was passed by Congress this… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding bicameral passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which will provide $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program and $100 billion for our nation’s medical community.  “Since the Paycheck Protection Program was established at the end of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump named Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) to his Opening Up America Again Congressional Group. “It is an honor to be a member of President Trump’s Opening Up America Again Congressional Group. The Administration and our medical community have worked tirelessly to stop the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third phase of the coronavirus response. “This bill provides the badly-needed resources and supplies for hospitals and our medical community who are working around the clock to keep people safe. It… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding a two-year delay in the capital requirements of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard from federal regulators that was announced today.  “Today’s announcement should be the nail in the coffin for CECL. For years financial institutions, consumer… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the short-term implementation delay of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard that has been included in the phase three coronavirus funding bill. “The inclusion of a short-term CECL delay is a good start, but there is more to be done. This… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the entire Missouri congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, and U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Emanuel Cleaver, II, Vicky Hartzler, Ann Wagner, Wm. Lacy Clay, Billy Long, and Jason Smith, sent a letter urging President Trump to support Governor Mike… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) joined Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) in sending a letter urging the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) to suspend implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard in response to the coronavirus. “There is simply too much uncertainty at this time to implement a foundational… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding continued obstruction from Congressional Democrats on the passage of the third coronavirus funding package.  “Today, we saw a new all-time low in the Democrats’ attack on the President and disregard for the American people. They voted down the phase three… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) led a letter to Congressional Leadership requesting a delay in the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard be included in Congress’ third coronavirus funding package. “It is clear that CECL poses a significant threat to exacerbate the current economic instability and could blunt the effectiveness of the… Read more »