WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and 158 colleagues cosponsored legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week, including Wentzville native, Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz.
“Losing a child is every parent’s worst fear and last week, the Schmitz family… Read more »
Yesterday, our worst fears came true. After weeks of watching Americans and our allies in Afghanistan scramble to get out while the Taliban effortlessly took control of the country, terrorist attacks killed and injured American servicemembers and dozens of others at the Kabul airport. We are all sickened and angered by the footage we’ve seen, but I can only imagine the pain the families… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the death of Wentzville native, Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz who was killed in the attacks at the Kabul airport.
“Losing a child is the absolute worst thing that can happen in life. We recently learned that two parents in the Third District are now experiencing that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the attacks on American and Afghani lives this morning outside the Kabul airport.
“Our fears were realized this morning. President Biden’s failure has ended lives and threatens thousands more. It is past time for him to use every resource necessary – both military and… Read more »
Summer is winding down, and after a fun-filled few months of family trips, camps, summer jobs, and spending a little extra time together, it is time for Missouri students to return to school. Back-to-school season is always an exciting time of year. School sports start back up, the kids get to see friends they’ve missed over the summer, and, of course, the exciting challenge they face in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s reckless decision to hastily withdraw from Afghanistan.
“In a matter of days, Afghanistan has gone from a troubled nation struggling to improve - where women are finally enjoying some human rights and girls are starting to attend school - to a land… Read more »
Summer is flying by, and now that we’re in August most members of Congress have headed back to their hometowns for the District Work Period. This time allows me to travel extensively around the district to meet with families, groups, and businesses and hear what is going well in the Third District and what areas can be improved upon. Your input is invaluable, and I always look forward to… Read more »
For 200 years, Missourians have raised families, farmed land, established businesses and made major contributions to American history and society. Our state is home to the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. We have a thriving agricultural industry – our state is made up of two-thirds farmland – that has spanned generations, beautiful tourist destinations and business owners who… Read more »
Nearly every year during the month of July the House debate and votes on appropriations bills for the next fiscal year. This July, particularly this past week followed suit. Appropriations bill fund all “discretionary spending” by the government, meaning everything except mandatory programs like Medicare, Medicare, Social Security which are automatically funded each year.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from penalizing consumers who choose to obtain flood insurance outside of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
“American consumers should have the right to decide what flood insurance policy… Read more »
