WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) joined Tony Perkins on “Washington Watch” to discuss the issue of hospitals reporting unrelated fatalities as COVID-19 deaths to receive more funding. See below for highlights or click HERE for the full interview.  “People were in automobile accidents and then they were listed as dying from COVID.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced a bill that would help financial institutions provide flexibility and forbearance to their customers following the economic interruption caused by COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created an uncertain economic climate for the entire country. It has become clear that as the shutdown has lingered… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) introduced a bill that would permanently eliminate the harmful Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard.  “COVID-19 has created a real-life case study of CECL’s procyclicality and has shown it wreaks havoc on the balance sheets of financial institutions, specifically in an economic… Read more »

“[T]he right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” In 1791, our Founding Fathers saw it necessary to amend the United States Constitution with the Second Amendment in order to give the citizens of this country the right to bear arms and defend themselves. American families have the right to feel safe and secure in their own homes, and exercising Second Amendment… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a hearing entitled “The Urgent Need for a National Plan to Contain the Coronavirus” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding House passage of the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included several Mid-Missouri priorities.  “As the Representative of an area that is home to thousands of miles of shoreline, it is always important to me that Third District priorities are included in… Read more »

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, life has looked much different for most adults. Some have worked from home, some have unfortunately lost their jobs and essential workers have worked harder than ever. And while the adults have been trying their best to navigate the difficulty of the past couple of months, students have been at home trying to cope with their new normal: distance… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the HEROES Act, the Democrats’ partisan wish list. This bill is the most expensive spending package in United States history and includes provisions that would place costly burdens on small businesses and incentivize workers to stay home. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) expressed serious concern… Read more »

While this summer seems to be flying by, there is still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy all that Missouri has to offer. From hiking trails, to the Lake of the Ozarks, to the famous Gateway Arch, our state is home to some incredible places to explore. July is National Park and Recreation Month and the perfect time to take advantage of all the wonderful outdoor activities and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in a hearing entitled “Former Federal Reserve Chairs on Responding to Our Nation’s Economic Crisis” in the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) delivered the following remarks to the committee and witnesses. Click HERE to watch.  "Currently with the stimulus of the CARES Act and the forbearance… Read more »