WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a hearing entitled “Accountability in Crisis: GAO’s Recommendations to Improve the Federal Coronavirus Response” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch. “The media is only telling you that the cases are increasing. What it doesn’t tell y... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a briefing entitled “The Unemployment Pandemic: Addressing America’s Jobs Crisis” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch. “[S]tudies… have found that for every $17 million Americans lose in collective income, we lose an American life. Th... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement in response to letters sent by Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis Democrats scrutinizing the Paycheck Protection Program. “When America’s small businesses needed emergency funding to survive the massive economic interruption caused by COVID-19, Congress – including all seven Democrats on the Select C... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding Governor Mike Parson’s announcement that Missouri will fully reopen for business on Tuesday, June 16. “Governor Parson is absolutely right to reopen Missouri. Over the last couple of months, our state has increased testing capabilities, PPE equipment and hospital capacities and as a result, ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a briefing entitled “The Devastating Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on America’s Nursing Homes” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch. “55% of the deaths now are from nursing homes… kids are at less risk for COVID than the regular flu... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a briefing entitled “An Unequal Burden: Addressing Racial Health Disparities in the Coronavirus Pandemic” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch. “Believing we have to have a vaccine is a false sense of security… There’s a recent study t... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a briefing entitled “Supporting America’s Cities: What Mayors Need to Safely Reopen” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch. “The average estimate of the loss of life over the next several months due to the economic shut down – we’re loo... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Each year, the Congressional Art Competition provides an opportunity for high school artists from the third district of Missouri to demonstrate their talents. This year, the office of Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer received incredible entries from 11 students. Today, Congressman Luetkemeyer is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition is Jameson En... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions released a statement regarding Joseph Otting’s announcement that he will step down as Comptroller of the Currency. “Comptroller Otting brought real world experience to the OCC and showed a willingness to work with members of Congress and our constit... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a briefing entitled “Heroes of the Coronavirus Crisis: Protecting Front-Line and Essential Workers During the Pandemic" in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch. “Since the coronavirus outbreak began, medical professionals, first responder... Read more »