Emanuel Cleaver II

24/01/2025

President Trump’s decision to block funding for roads, bridges, and clean energy efforts is threatening critical local projects—and the good-paying jobs they create—from moving forward.

I’ll continue fighting to ensure this funding is delivered to .

Mayor Quinton Lucas informed city council members on Thursday that the new administration has held up $38 million in grants.

23/01/2025

This week, I took the opportunity to testify before the Ways and Means Committee about the importance of congressional action to combat America’s housing affordability crisis. The need for reform is urgent — and I’ve got some bipartisan solutions that will help lower costs for families

22/01/2025

I am honored to have been elected to lead the House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.

Together, we will defend funding for federal housing programs and continue to push bipartisan solutions that lower housing costs for American families.

Read more here: https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-elected-ranking-member-financial-services

22/01/2025

President Trump pardoning the criminals who attacked our democracy and assaulted Capitol Police Officers is disgraceful.

This dangerous action will only further incentivize political violence, destabilize the rule of law, and erode our democracy.

21/01/2025

Thankful to everyone who joined the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King yesterday.

Together, we must continue to let his vision and values guide our more perfect union, where every American has the freedom and opportunity to achieve their American dream!

20/01/2025

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King by continuing his fight for justice, equality and opportunity for all.

May his words and values continue to be a guide as we work to build a more perfect union.

17/01/2025

Because President Joe Biden and House Democrats took on Big Pharma, passed the Inflation Reduction Act, and enabled Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, American seniors can expect more relief on the medications they need.

Today, I’m proud to announce that my Administration has selected the next 15 drugs for Medicare drug price negotiation. The drugs treat conditions such as diabetes and cancer, and seniors across the country rely on them. These 15 drugs, together with the 10 drugs that Medicare already negotiated, represent about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs, which means the lower prices my Inflation Reduction Act is delivering will put money back in seniors’ pockets across the country.

My Administration completed the first round of price negotiation last year and delivered dramatic savings, slashing the price of some of the most commonly used drugs in Medicare by about 40 to 80 percent. The Inflation Reduction Act put the country on a path to lower drug prices. I’m proud of my Administration’s implementation of this law to deliver lower prices for America’s seniors.

17/01/2025

As families and small businesses continue to express their frustration with the delayed service of Postmaster General DeJoy’s USPS, I reintroduced the bipartisan Pony Up Act with Sam Graves and Congressman Mark Alford to hold USPS accountable.

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Three Congressmen from Missouri have reintroduced legislation that would hold the USPS accountable for late fees incurred through the late delivery of bills.

15/01/2025

Thrilled to announce Parade Park will receive $15.5 million from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the redevelopment of this historic property in the heart of Kansas City’s Jazz District!

This is a major victory in our work to expand access to affordable housing in

Read more here: https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-announces-155-million-federal-grant-funding-support

15/01/2025

With trust in Congress at a low, it’s imperative that lawmakers take action to bring more transparency and accountability to Washington.

That’s why I’m proud to join Representative Seth Magaziner and U.S. Representative Chip Roy Press Office in reintroducing the TRUST in Congress Act to ban stock trading among lawmakers.

Find more information about the bipartisan TRUST in Congress Act and how it will help ensure lawmakers are focused on supporting their constituents, not their stock portfolios, here:

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Reps.

15/01/2025

I fought to secure $4 million to support the Bruce R. Watkins Connector Park project so that families had additional space for recreation on Kansas City’s east side.

As residents provide input to maximize the impact, I’m looking forward to the final product!

In the last few months, residents took a survey to rank potential park amenities.

14/01/2025

It happened, folks…I’m now on Bluesky!

Although I will continue to post here, feel free to follow me over on that platform to receive updates on the work I’m doing for in the People’s House!

13/01/2025

January 15 is the LAST DAY of !

If you haven’t already, be sure to take some time to find an affordable healthcare plan that makes sense for you and your family.

Then sign up today at healthcare.gov

10/01/2025

“24 million is about double the number of people enrolled when President Biden took office four years ago”

As the GOP threatens cuts to healthcare programs that families rely on, I’ll always fight to !

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to a record high rate of people with insurance.

09/01/2025

I'm happy to announce Kansas City has been awarded $11,846,187 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to install EV charging ports across the city!

Creating good-paying jobs, improving public health, and ensuring a more sustainable future for communities across !

(Kansas City, MO) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) is proud to announce $11,846,187 in grant funding from President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been awarded to support zero and low emission transportation in Kansas City.

08/01/2025

Praying for those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California and the first responders who are doing everything possible to protect these communities.

Congress must stand ready to provide immediate relief to our fellow Americans following this devastating natural disaster.

At least two people were killed, and tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders as multiple blazes raged out of control. Gusty winds hindered firefighting efforts, and officials warned of scarce water supply.

07/01/2025

Americans shouldn’t have their financial futures jeopardized just because they get sick or injured.

Thanks to this action from President Joe Biden and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), roughly 15 million Americans will receive relief from debt collectors that abuse the credit reporting system.

Credit-reporting companies and debt collectors have previously opposed the policy, which could face political and legal challenges under incoming President Donald Trump.