WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions and member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, introduced the Time is Up Act of 2023. This bill would put the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)… Read more »

This Monday marked the 100th day of this Congress, and 100 days into a House Republican majority. The first week of January was admittedly a little rocky as we chose a new Speaker, but I’m proud of the progress we’ve made. In our Commitment to America, we laid out a goal of a nation that is safe, strong, and free, and a government that is more accountable to the American people – as it… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced the Stopping Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking (SIFT) Act. This legislation would permanently codify the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) emergency scheduling of illicit fentanyl which is set to expire in December 2024. It would create a long-term solution for scheduling of fentanyl analogues that… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held a hearing entitled, “The Chinese Communist Party's Ongoing Uyghur Genocide." The Congressman’s full line of questioning can be found below.  Click HERE to watch. Congressman Luetkemeyer: Back in 2020, there were a thousand Chinese companies on… Read more »

Now that Republicans are in the majority, my colleagues and I are also in control of scheduling committee hearings and choosing the topics that are covered. This was a busy week with the Small Business Committee and Select Committee on China both holding their inaugural hearings of this Congress, along with a Financial Services Committee markup. On the same day, I attended a committee… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the committee’s inaugural hearing last night and the future of America’s relationship with China. Click HERE to watch. Maria: Would you be poised to support removing China’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding his appointment from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Congressman Luetkemeyer is also the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement after he was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions on the House Financial Services Committee. Congressman Luetkemeyer served as the Ranking Member of the Consumer Protection & Financial… Read more »

Last week, the House passed the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This is one of Congress’ most important jobs each year, as this bill funds our nation’s military. America’s warfighters and military members sacrifice so much for this country, the least we can do in return is make sure they have everything they need to do their jobs. This year, the NDAA included one of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding passage of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Funding our military is one of Congress’ most fundamental responsibilities, providing our hardworking troops with the resources they need keeps us safe. This year’s NDAA makes necessary investments in weapons and… Read more »