U.S. Senator Josh Hawley
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Senators propose bipartisan bill to protect postal workers from rising crime
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have proposed the bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act in response to a disturbing increase in violent assaults against postal workers and to modernize postal collection boxes, thereby curbing mail theft.
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Senate committee passes Hawley, Whitehouse bill supporting law enforcement
The Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), has unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. The legislation provides grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and establishes suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers.
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Hawley's bill targeting consultants' ties with CCP advances in Senate
A bill introduced by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), known as the Time to Choose Act, has been passed by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC).
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Senator Hawley introduces legislation to protect Missouri landowners
U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) has written a letter to Secretary Granholm and introduced new legislation in an effort to counter federal attempts to seize land from Missouri residents. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), spearheaded by Senate Democrats and signed into law by President Biden, bestowed upon the Department of Energy (DOE) the power to designate new transmission line corridors and appropriate land from Missouri landowners.
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Hawley proposes bill against funding immigrant ID program with taxpayer dollars
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act, which seeks to prevent President Biden's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using taxpayer money to issue identity cards to illegal immigrants.
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Senators urge Biden to block foreign acquisition of U.S. Steel
Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), JD Vance (R-Ohio), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have submitted a letter to President Biden, urging him to prevent Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel. Despite the president's repeated public support for preventing a foreign takeover of one of America's flagship companies, he has yet to use his presidential authority to block the deal.
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Senator Hawley calls for deportation of undocumented students involved in anti-Israel protests
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, put witnesses on record during a recent hearing, questioning them about their stance on deporting and canceling visas for undocumented students participating in unlawful anti-Israel protests.
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Hawley urges House vote on RECA reauthorization as deadline looms
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has made a passionate appeal on the Senate floor, demanding the immediate reauthorization and expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The funding for RECA, which compensates American victims who have suffered due to federal government's nuclear testing programs, is set to expire on June 7.
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Suggested headline: Senator Hawley Calls for DOJ Probe into Dark Money Funding of Anti-Israel Campus Groups
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has urged the Department of Justice to investigate third-party funding behind violent antisemitic protests on college campuses. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Hawley highlighted the financial support received by key groups like Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow from George Soros’s Tides Foundation. He expressed concern over illegal activities perpetrated by these groups while enjoying tax-exempt status, putting Jewish students and faculty at risk.
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Senator Hawley Secures Victory on Airline Passenger Refunds
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has secured new protections for airline passengers in the Senate’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill. Senator Hawley filed an amendment to the legislation guaranteeing passengers the right to an automatic refund when flights are canceled. Senate negotiators have confirmed the adoption of these protections. Senator Hawley stated, "Victory for airline passengers! You shouldn’t have to beg for a refund when the airline cartels cancel your flight." He filed the amendment after the original text of the FAA Reauthorization...
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Hawley Exposes Interior Secretary Haaland for Department Meetings with Dark Money Groups that Fund Far Left Climate Policies
In a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley raised concerns regarding the Department of the Interior's interactions with dark-money groups that support left-wing environmental initiatives. Senator Hawley directly questioned Secretary Deb Haaland about the department's practices, asking, "Is it common practice at your department to meet with dark-money groups off the books and conceal it from the public?"Continuing his line of inquiry, Senator Hawley highlighted the issue of foreign billionaires funding these dark-money groups...
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Hawley, Warren File Bipartisan FAA Amendment to Protect Consumer Refunds from Airline Corporate Greed
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) filed a bipartisan amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 to ensure consumers’ right to an automatic refund if an airline cancels or significantly delays their flight."Passengers shouldn’t have to beg airlines for a refund when their flight gets delayed or is canceled altogether. This amendment would protect consumers and put Americans before airline profits," said Senator Hawley."When your flight gets delayed for hours or outright canceled, you shouldn’t have to...
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Hawley, Whitehouse Lead Reauthorization Effort for Program to Support Law Enforcement, Prevent Officer Suicides
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Sheldon Whitehouse have joined forces to reintroduce the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, a program aimed at providing grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and establishing suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers. The original bill was signed into law in 2019, and the senators are now pushing for its reauthorization before the funding expires later this year.Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of the STOIC Act, stating, "Men and women in blue continue...
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Hawley, Luján Urge Speaker Johnson to Send RECA to House Floor Before Compensation Funds for Nuclear Radiation Victims Expire
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) have collaborated on a bipartisan effort urging Speaker Mike Johnson to take immediate action in reauthorizing and expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (RECA) before compensation for radiation victims expires on June 7, 2024.In a letter addressed to Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, the Senators emphasized the critical importance of passing the RECA legislation to provide support to communities and individuals affected by the lasting consequences of the...
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Hawley Urges USPS for Answers on Delivery Delays in St. Louis Region
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has raised concerns about the ongoing mail delivery issues in the St. Louis region, prompting him to take action by reaching out to the United States Postal Service (USPS).In a letter addressed to USPS Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb Hull, Senator Hawley emphasized the urgency of the situation by highlighting the struggles faced by Missouri residents. He stated, "Recently, a growing number of Missouri residents from the St. Louis area have contacted my office, citing insufficient mail delivery services. For some constituents, the result...
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WATCH: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Missouri Advocates Advocate for Reauthorization of RECA on Fox News
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley recently appeared on Fox News to discuss the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and the need to compensate individuals affected by radioactive waste from the government's nuclear testing programs. During the interview, Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of providing compensation to those who have been harmed by the government's actions."What my legislation would do is, number one, reauthorize [RECA] that for years has provided life-saving compensation for folks that the federal government has poisoned," Senator...
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Hawley Urges Biden to Deploy National Guard for Jewish Student Safety
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on President Biden to utilize the National Guard in safeguarding Jewish American students amidst escalating campus protests. In a letter to President Biden, Senator Hawley emphasized the need for immediate action to protect Jewish students from anti-Israel demonstrations.Senator Hawley highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, "You must immediately mobilize the National Guard and any other authorities necessary to ensure the safety of Jewish American students and citizens." He underscored the gravity of recent events,...
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Hawley Urges Biden to Deploy National Guard to Protect Jewish Students on Campus
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on President Biden to send in the National Guard to ensure the safety of Jewish students on campuses amidst rising concerns of antisemitic protests across the nation. Senator Hawley's statement comes in response to recent demonstrations at elite universities that he has described as a reflection of "moral rot" within academia.In a tweet, Senator Hawley emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, "Eisenhower sent the 101st to Little Rock. It’s time for Biden to call out the National Guard at our universities to protect...
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'Is this a Record that You are Proud of?': Hawley Lambasts Mayorkas for Americans Killed by Illegal Immigrants
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today. Hawley condemned Mayorkas for allegedly lying to Congress and implementing President Biden's open-border policies, which have led to the deaths of Americans at the hands of illegal immigrants.Hawley questioned Mayorkas about the handling of illegal immigrants who committed crimes, stating, "You have lied repeatedly to Congress and to the American people about [Ibarra's criminal...
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Hawley Condemns Pending Release of Dangerous Criminal Robert Courtney
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has strongly condemned the pending release of Robert Courtney, a Kansas City pharmacist sentenced to thirty years in federal prison for diluting tens of thousands of prescription medications for personal gain. Courtney is set to be transferred to a halfway house before completing his sentence, prompting Senator Hawley to voice his opposition to the decision.In a letter addressed to Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Colette Peters, Senator Hawley expressed his concerns, stating, "Courtney’s greed led him to dilute 98,000...