As a longtime opponent of amnesty for illegal immigrants, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today issued the following statement after President Obama announced he had bypassed Congress and authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop deporting and begin granting work permits to hundreds of thousands of younger illegal immigrants Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of the Health-Care Reduction Cost Act of 2012, which would repeal portions of the president’s health-care law that would increase taxes on hard-working Missourians and hurt much-needed job creation efforts. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Health-Care Reduction Cost Act of 2012 would decrease the deficit by $6.7 billion over the 2013-2022 period. Read more »

In an effort to save taxpayer dollars and help communities along the Missouri River who faced severe flooding last year, U.S. Rep Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today successfully led efforts to pass two critical amendments prohibiting funding of the Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan (MRERP) and the Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study (MRAPS). Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2013 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill this week. This legislation that would fund health and benefit programs for veterans and provide our nation’s military with necessary supplies and infrastructure. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) will honor our military men and women who died for our country during Memorial Day ceremonies in Eldon. Read more »

Seeking input from the people of the 9th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today announced that his staff will be hosting another round of Constituent Service Days throughout the district beginning Monday, May 21, and running through Thursday, May 24. We encourage you to publish or broadcast the meetings in your area. Read more »

In another example of his strong support for our military, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, legislation that would provide valuable funding for the armed forces while proposing significant savings that do not compromise the needs of our nation’s warfighters. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) on Saturday, May 19, will present Congressional Awards to young people from across the state for reaching the award goals of service, professional development, spirit of adventure and discovery, and improving quality of life through fitness. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at the Missouri State Capitol, 3rd Floor Rotunda. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today voted in favor of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that extends funding over the next five years for grants that are used to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Read more »

In the wake of passage in the House of Representatives of his legislation creating a Mark Twain commemorative coin, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) will be in Hannibal next week to discuss the impact of the legislation on the local and regional economy and efforts to preserve the Mark Twain Museum. Read more »