The news coming from Israel is downright shocking. Horrific images and videos of heartless terrorists celebrating their destruction strike anger in our hearts and pain in our souls. Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, has the right and duty to defend itself against these criminals.
As we discuss the United States’ response, I’m sure many of you wonder what we can do to support… Read more »
Today, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) released the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s opaque announcement that it will begin targeting banks for “junk fees.”
“My colleagues and I on the Financial Services Committee reviewed the CFPB’s strategy during a hearing in March of 2022. As a few of our expert witnesses pointed out, the term ‘junk fees’… Read more »
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) today released the following statement condemning the Hamas terrorist attack against U.S.-ally Israel.
"The vicious, unprovoked attack against Israeli civilians is sickening. We stand with our ally as they defend themselves in war against the Hamas terrorists,” Rep. Luetkemeyer said. “At a time when the president’s actions have created a worldwide… Read more »
By now, you’re probably sick of hearing about the “Motion to Vacate,” the “looming government shutdown,” and how Congress can’t seem to get its act together. I know you’re frustrated, as am I.
On Tuesday, eight self-proclaimed Republicans sided with every House Democrat to remove the Speaker of the House from his position. In doing so they’ve put a stop to the appropriations process to… Read more »
Today, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) released the following statement in response to the motion to vacate the House Speakership.
“Last week, 198 Republicans voted for a bill to cut non-defense spending by 30% and implement the toughest border security policy in our nation’s history. A small group within our party teamed up with every House Democrat to block it. Today, some of the same… Read more »
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) today released the following statement in response to Congress’ passage of a bipartisan continuing resolution.
"A government shutdown could cost taxpayers $1 billion to $2 billion per day. That creates an increase to the deficit, a paid vacation for thousands of government workers at the taxpayers’ expense, and a stop to the congressional… Read more »
Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act.
“When a large retailer experiences a data breach, thousands of credit cards must be reissued and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in fraudulent charges must be repaid to consumers. Interchange fees cover those expenses. An attempt to… Read more »
As we’ve discussed several times, small businesses currently face record-high inflation, supply-chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and other disadvantages crippling their ability to participate in our economy. These challenges come on the heels of Covid closures that rocked Main Street USA more than any large… Read more »
Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri-based full-service lender serving veterans and service members, released the following statement thanking Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer for introducing House Resolution 612.
“We are very grateful to Representative Luetkemeyer for his efforts to bring attention to this important issue,” said Patrick Cox, Chief Production Officer at Veterans… Read more »
Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) questioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler on multiple issues related to his role including the enforcement of the Holding Chinese Listed Companies Accountable Act.
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“Chairman Gensler, the 2022 PCAOB inspection reports of mainland… Read more »
