This week we celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week – a week that has taken on a whole new meaning this year with Missouri schools closing due to coronavirus. This health crisis has posed many challenges, and our children’s education is no exception. To slow the spread of the virus, the Governor announced in April that our schools would remain closed for the rest of the academic year, requi... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) was selected by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) to serve on the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis. “At a time when the country so badly needs leadership from Congress, this committee was, unfortunately, established by the Speaker to resurrect their failed attempts to attack the Pres... Read more »
While the last few months have been trying as we have stayed home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Missouri is on the path to safely reopening. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) got back up and running this week to help businesses across the nation pay workers and stay afloat. And, with testing now widely available to people who need it and encouraging numbers being reported by the Misso... Read more »
For more than a month now, the coronavirus has caused normal life to stall for the majority of Missourians and our economy. Children have been home from school, many businesses have been closed, and our medical community has been working around the clock to fight this virus and keep us healthy. Many Missouri businesses, our favorite restaurants, barber shops, florists and bakeries, have been devas... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss his role on President Trump’s Opening Up American Again Congressional Group and reopening the economy, as well as the second round of much-needed funding for the Paycheck Protection Program that was passed by Congress this week. Click HERE to watch. On second ro... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding bicameral passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which will provide $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program and $100 billion for our nation’s medical community. “Since the Paycheck Protection Program was established at the end of March, 769,000 jobs in ... Read more »
This week, I was honored to be named to President Trump’s Opening Up America Again Congressional Group. The Administration and our medical community have worked tirelessly to stop the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, and the appreciation we feel for our medical professionals and first responders who put their lives on the line everyday cannot be overstated. As we continue taking measures to keep... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump named Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) to his Opening Up America Again Congressional Group. “It is an honor to be a member of President Trump’s Opening Up America Again Congressional Group. The Administration and our medical community have worked tirelessly to stop the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, and the appreciation we feel for our med... Read more »
This Sunday we will celebrate the holiest day of the year: Easter. While logistics of this special day may be a little bit different this year, the message of Easter and our faith remain more important than ever. The coronavirus has created an unprecedented situation for this country, but the Easter season is a great time for us to pray for the health and safety of America and the world and be tha... Read more »
There has been a lot of talk about the CARES Act, the bill was signed into law last week. News about what is in it, or not it, is coming at us 24 hours a day. The headlines about checks from the Treasury or billions of dollars of loans to businesses sheds some light on what the new law entails, but people I talk to here in Missouri want to know: how does this bill help your family and where can yo... Read more »
