To say a lot has changed since the very beginning of the pandemic when reports of a mystery virus started affecting people in Wuhan, China began would be an understatement of epic proportion. The coronavirus shut down nearly the entire world and caused billions of people to live in fear of a virus we knew very little about. And while the world struggled to handle this virus that has since… Read more »

While Missouri’s Third District is home to our state capital and heavily populated areas like St. Charles County, our district is also home to many rural communities made up of small towns, farms and ranches. We have 13 counties that span from the Mississippi River as far west as the Lake of the Ozarks. No matter where you land on the map, broadband connectivity is most likely essential… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and House Financial Services Committee Republicans introduced the Renter Protection Act. This legislation protects renters who could face eviction when the national eviction moratorium expires this month by consolidating COVID-related Emergency Rental Assistance programs and quickly disbursing the aid. Because the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the House Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing entitled, "Digitizing the Dollar: Investigating the Technological Infrastructure, Privacy, and Financial Inclusion Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies.” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) discussed the need to take the digital dollar seriously to keep pace with… Read more »

This week, the United States Department of Labor released the most recent jobs numbers that showed our nation had a record number of job openings in April at 9.3 million, surging by almost a million from the month before. This tells me a few things, but most importantly it shows that the job creators, which are largely entrepreneurs and small businesses, are delivering for our economy.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers will rewrite the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, the Obama-era rule that was revised under the Trump Administration. “Unfortunately, the Biden Administration’s overregulation… Read more »

Now that life in Missouri is back to normal, I have so enjoyed being able to get out in the district and interact with constituents again in recent months. Getting your direct feedback and being able to hear your concerns and opinions without having to log onto Zoom or Teams (or whatever the newest technology is) is so valuable and helps me serve you and your families that much better.… Read more »

This Memorial Day Weekend, up to 500,000 people from far and wide are expected to travel to Lake of the Ozarks for a few days of boating, fishing, barbequing, supporting local businesses and visiting with loved ones. For many, this weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and an opportunity to kick it off with a weekend of warm weather fun. I certainly look forward to spending time… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a House Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Holding Megabanks Accountable: An Update on Banking Practices, Programs and Policies,” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned Chief Executive Officers from the U.S. global systemically important banks (G-SIBs). Click HERE to watch. “As the largest financial institutions in this country, you… Read more »

With thousands of miles of shoreline along the Lake of the Ozarks, Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Osage River, Missouri’s Third District has seen more than our fair share of flooding over the years. We are at Mother Nature’s mercy with the amount of rain and snow we receive, but making sure our area is well-equipped with the necessary resources to handle flooding is always at the… Read more »