With farm communities facing the burdens of more government regulation and a historic drought, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) plans to discuss those issues with farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders while attending this year’s Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 16. Read more »

With farm families in all 25 counties in the 9th District facing extreme challenges due to severe drought conditions, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted to reauthorize the much-needed disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers that expired last September. Read more »

Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule that goes into effect today requiring individual and group health plans to cover free sterilization and all contraceptives approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Read more »

Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) on his vote supporting the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 8) that would extend current tax relief and his plan to vote tomorrow in favor of the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 (H.R. 6169) that would set the stage for long-term tax reform: Read more »

As a strong supporter of American farmers, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today said he was pleased by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to disavow its initial support for a proposal asking people to reduce the amount of meat they eat by one day a week to help reduce the impacts of the debunked science of global warming. Read more »

Building on his efforts to protect young people in agriculture against excessive government rules, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) has voted in favor of legislation that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Labor from enforcing rules restricting the type of work young people can do on farms. Read more »

Acknowledging that excessive federal red tape is standing in the way of job creation, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of legislation that would restrict the enactment of any significant regulations until the unemployment rate reaches 6 percent or less. Read more »

With Missouri farmers and ranchers facing significant challenges caused by the current drought, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is providing ways to help them access information and resources needed to help mitigate and recover losses. Read more »

In an effort to provide Americans greater insight into major financial decisions affecting the overall health of our economy, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of legislation that would require the U.S. Federal Reserve to conduct a first-ever complete audit of its books and provide details about its monetary policy discussions. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of the Sequestration Transparency Act which calls on the president to submit a report to Congress 30 days after enactment of the bill to fully detail the defense budget cuts that could take place in January 2013. Read more »