WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, in the Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System in the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned Secretary Yellen about sanctions against Russia in the wake of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the need to prepare our economy for a possible Chinese invasion… Read more »
On Wednesday, we celebrated National Vietnam Veterans Day to honor the Americans who served our country in Vietnam. Many soldiers who served in Vietnam were drafted, taking them away from their families, school, and jobs for years. These servicemembers served honorably, and they returned home to a tumultuous country that was divided on our participation in the war. Many soldiers faced… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee were joined by Financial Services Committee Republicans on a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra… Read more »
Farming and ranching are just about as Missouri as it gets. Our state’s fertile land has been farmed for hundreds of years and we are one of the nation’s top ag states, ranking second in the nation for number of farms. From soybeans, to corn, to hay, rice, cotton, cattle, hogs, and turkeys – Missouri farmers and ranchers are producing a variety of commodities the world needs. And they’re… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced the Sanctioning Putin’s Enablers Act to hold the supporters of Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine accountable for their reprehensible actions.
“On Wednesday, President Zelenskyy addressed Congress with an impassioned plea for the United States to help his country and be the world leader… Read more »
Now that we are halfway through March, tax season is in full swing. At a time when inflation is at a 40-year high and gas prices are breaking records every week, families in Missouri and across America are hopeful of a timely tax return. Tax season has never been fun. It was frustrating for many families pre-pandemic, but now with the IRS delays and economic issues our country is facing… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra regarding the Bureau’s recent public statements demonizing automobile lenders and servicers. Excerpts and the link to the full letter can be found… Read more »
The conflict in Ukraine unfortunately continues to rage on with Putin and the Russian army relentlessly attacking cities across Ukraine with absolutely no regard for human life. This is not a fight between military forces. This is a brutal attack on Ukrainian men, women and children. There is dwindling water, food, heat, electricity and phone service. Ukrainians are using melted snow as a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “The Inflation Equation: Corporate Profiteering, Supply Chain Bottlenecks, and COVID-19,” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) discussed the urgent need to lower inflation by reducing regulations on businesses and workers, the disproportionate effect inflation has on low to moderate income consumers,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations sent letters to Consumer Financial… Read more »
