Over the past several months I have become severely disappointed and frustrated by the failure of the Senate majority and the president to make any effort whatsoever to work with House Republicans to stop the massive tax hikes scheduled to take effect in January, 2013. Failure to not extend the current tax law will result in tax hikes on our citizens and job creators. 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 summer gets underway, I am reminded of the looming tax hikes and the looming fiscal fight, otherwise known as “Taxmaggedon” in the media and in Washington, that are set to hit hard-working Americans like you starting in 2013. In addition, Congress will have to tackle automatic cutbacks to defense spending, an expiring payroll-tax break and the rising estate tax. These increases would take place if Congress allows current tax cuts to expire at the end of the year. In my view, we must act well before that. 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 »

At a time when folks are demanding a united front from your elected officials in Washington, D.C., on issues like economic growth and job creation, it upsets me greatly that President Obama instead seems intent on dividing our nation by pursuing politically motivated strategies firmly rooted in class warfare. Read more »

During my past two weeks back home in Missouri, I have been energized by the level of interest folks have shown about the activities in Washington. Your level of engagement is critical to me because it helps me make informed decisions. Many of you also had questions on a variety of issues, so I decided to offer an overview of some of the pieces of legislation working their way through the process. Read more »

I am always impressed when I’m back home every weekend in the 9th District by how engaged people are when it comes to the state of the federal budget. Read more »

In recognition of his efforts in Congress on behalf of businesses that create jobs and spur economic growth, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today was honored with the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more »

Since the president and Democrats in the Senate have refused to focus seriously on avoiding the debt-fueled crisis our nation faces, the House of Representatives stepped up again today by advancing a bold plan of action that will help lift our crushing burden of debt and spur job creation and economic opportunity, while strengthening health and retirement security. Read more »

I am extremely disappointed that the president’s proposed budget contains more spending we can’t afford and increases taxes on hard-working Americans at a time when people need more money in their pockets. Read more »