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House Passes Luetkemeyer “Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding House passage of his bill, the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act. This bill has already been passed by the Senate and will now head to the President’s desk for signature. “The federal government produces hundreds of rules, regulations, and laws every year.…

Blaine’s Bulletin: 2024 NDAA

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This week, the House took up the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our nation’s military. As we’ve seen over the last couple years with Putin’s attack on Ukraine and elevated levels of aggression from the Chinese Communist Party, national security could not be more important. With this level of volatility in our world, we need to be prepared for anything and the NDAA…

Luetkemeyer, Select Committee on CCP Hold Hearing on Risks of American Companies Doing Business in China

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held a hearing entitled, “Risky Business: Growing Peril for American Companies in China.” The Congressman’s full line of questioning can be found below. Click HERE to watch. Representative Luetkemeyer: I also sit on the Financial Services Committee… we’ve…

Luetkemeyer Discusses ESG in House Financial Services Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a full House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled, “Protecting Investor Interests: Examining Environmental and Social Policy in Financial Regulation” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned witnesses about the effects of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies on American investors and the global economy. Click HERE to…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Happy Fourth of July Week

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Happy Fourth of July week! This is the most patriotic week of the year and one I always look forward to. It’s one of the simpler holidays, and while I of course love Christmas time and giving thanks over a wonderful meal at Thanksgiving, there’s something special about the Fourth of July. An American flag, a grill, some fireworks, and family and friends are really all you need to have a…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Supreme Court Ruling Season

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Every year at the end of June, the United States Supreme Court session comes to a close and the Court’s long-awaited rulings are announced before the justices adjourn for the summer. This summer’s end of session docket is especially packed, and the Court has been busy deciding some consequential cases. Pro-life America celebrated a landmark Supreme Court anniversary last Saturday: one…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Weekly Wrap Up

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There was a lot going on this week in Washington as our seven-week legislative session came to an end and we head into our next District Work Period. There were several hearings with Administration officials; we had Fed Chairman Jay Powell in the House Financial Services Committee and Small Business Administration officials in the House Small Business Committee. In addition to hearings…

Luetkemeyer Introduces Ukraine Reconstruction Accountability and Transparency Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced the Ukraine Reconstruction Accountability and Transparency Act to direct the United States Executive Director at the international financial institutions to use the United States’ influence as a major stakeholder…

Luetkemeyer Introduces Protecting Education Privacy Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced the Protecting Education Privacy Act to strengthen federal student privacy standards and empower parents by giving them more control over their child’s sensitive information. “Students in Missouri and across the country have the right to keep their sensitive information protected. Groups like trade unions…

Vice Chairman Luetkemeyer: Reviewing the SBA's Office of Advocacy Report on the Regulatory Flexibility Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Reviewing the SBA’s Office of Advocacy Report on the Regulatory Flexibility Act.” Vice Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer’s (MO-03) opening statement as prepared for delivery can be found below. “Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing which will focus on reviewing the Small…