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 »

There is no shortage of commentary and media reports on the ongoing pandemic that has confined many of us to our homes and restricted most of our day-to-day to interactions. However, there is often a difference between “news” and information. Please remember you can find fact-based information from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services athealth.mo.gov and from the… 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 »

As Missouri and the country continues our response to the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, it is important that we continue listening to the advice of the medical community and following the guidance of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The state of Missouri has a 24-hour hotline staffed by medical professional… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the first positive coronavirus test in Cole County, Missouri. “We learned this evening that an individual in Cole County has tested positive for coronavirus.  First and foremost, we’re praying for the patient and their family. I understand the person is quarantined and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and the entire Missouri congressional delegation sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) in support of the Governor Mike Parson’s request for SBA Disaster Assistance in response to COVID-19, also called the coronavirus. “Small businesses are the heart and soul in every community across Missouri and are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s national emergency declaration in response to COVID-19, or the coronavirus. “Today, President Trump took another important step to maintain the health and safety of the American people. The Administration gathered leaders from the American medical community… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement today following bipartisan passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. “Tonight’s bill combined with the President’s declaration today and the appropriations package passed by Congress last week will help American families, workers, and small businesses bridge the gap during this… Read more »

This past Wednesday, the House passed a bill to provide the funding President Trump requested to address coronavirus in the United States. This bill, which will soon become law, will make diagnostic tests more available, support treatment for those who have been diagnosed with the virus, and fund vaccine development. It also provides the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed legislation to restore funding to the federal government and reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Read more »