U.S. Senator Josh Hawley
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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...
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'This is Hell': Boeing Whistleblower Tells Hawley Planes Aren’t Safe & He’s Being Targeted by Execs
Today in a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee Hearing on Investigations, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Boeing's current Quality Engineer Sam Salehpour on the alarming safety concerns surrounding the aviation company's planes. Salehpour outlined Boeing’s repeated retaliatory behavior against him for blowing the whistle on safety concerns and internal engineering problems with the 787 and 777 aircraft."It is unbelievable to me, that in the midst of this safety crisis at this corporation, that what they're doing is...
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Hawley Presses Postmaster General for Answers on Missouri Postal Issues
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has raised concerns about the delays in rebuilding the post office in Baring, Missouri, which was destroyed in 2023. During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing, Senator Hawley pressed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for a timeline on the reconstruction of the post office in Baring, stating, "this is a rural community in my state, and they don't have a post office at all. What bothers me is I haven't heard anything about the timeline for getting it rebuilt [...] I'm frustrated by the fact that it has...
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Hawley Calls for Granholm Resignation Over Stock Trading Lies & Dark Money Connections
Today in a hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) strongly criticized Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm for various alleged wrongdoings. Hawley accused Granholm of lying about her personal stock holdings and overseeing a culture of corruption within the DOE.During the hearing, Senator Hawley directly addressed Secretary Granholm, stating, "You are presiding over institutionalized corruption in your Energy Department, you have violated the Stock Act nine separate times. You have been referred...
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Hawley Urges Senate Leadership to Protect Americans and U.S. Elections from Deceptive AI
In a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the Ranking Member of the subcommittee, criticized Senate leadership for failing to take action to safeguard Americans and the U.S. electoral process from the negative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.Senator Hawley expressed his concerns, stating, "Let's not allow these same companies that control the social media technology in this country, that control the news in this country to also now use AI to further their hammer-hold on the...
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Hawley, Blumenthal Demand Answers and Action Following UHG Cyberattack
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have demanded answers and action from UnitedHealth Group (UHG) following a cyberattack by the ransomware group BlackCat in February. In a letter to the CEO of UHG, the senators expressed concerns about the breach of critical health care systems and the impact on patient and provider data.The senators emphasized the severity of the situation, highlighting how the failure to safeguard against cyber threats led to dire consequences. Providers struggled to carry out essential tasks like filling prescriptions and...
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'Total Failure': Hawley Reacts to Spending Bill Neglecting Radiation Victims
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expressed his disappointment after his efforts to include the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in the upcoming government funding legislation were unsuccessful. In a tweet, Senator Hawley described the situation as a "total failure" and emphasized the need for action rather than just words, stating, "The time to talk is over. The time to ACT is now."Senator Hawley highlighted the bipartisan support his legislation has received in the Senate, stating, "The Senate has TWICE passed bipartisan legislation - by wide margins - to...
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Hawley Urges Senate Vote to Halt TikTok and CCP Spying
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called for immediate Senate action following the House's passage of legislation aimed at banning TikTok on American devices if ByteDance refuses to sell the app due to its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)."NOW is the time to act on TikTok and stop China spying. The Senate should take up this bill immediately," urged Senator Hawley in a tweet on March 13, 2024.Senator Hawley has been a vocal advocate against CCP-linked TikTok. In a statement, it was highlighted that "Senator Hawley has been a leader against CCP-linked...
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Hawley Calls on DOJ to Investigate FICO for Anticompetitive Practices
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called upon the Department of Justice to investigate The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) for potential anticompetitive practices in the credit scoring market. In a letter addressed to Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, Senator Hawley expressed concerns about FICO's market dominance and price hikes that could adversely impact consumers.Senator Hawley highlighted FICO's significant market share and government-granted monopoly, stating, "The credit score market is dominated by FICO, a for-profit company operated under a sweetheart...
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Hawley Visits Picket Line at Graybar, Supporting Teamsters in St. Louis
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) showed his support for workers on strike at Graybar in Hazelwood, Missouri, by joining them on the picket line. In a statement, Hawley expressed his solidarity with the workers, stating, "All they want is a fair wage and equal treatment. They deserve it."Hawley's visit to the picket line at Graybar in St. Louis was shared on social media, where he tweeted, "Privilege to be on the picket line with @teamsters688 at Graybar in St. Louis. All they want is a fair wage and equal treatment. They deserve it."The Senator's presence at the strike...
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Senate Passes Hawley Legislation to Compensate Victims of Government Radiation with Strong Bipartisan Support
The U.S. Senate has passed Senator Josh Hawley's legislation to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) with strong bipartisan support. The bill, which aims to compensate victims of government radiation, received a vote of 69-30.Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "This isn’t about a handout. This isn’t about some kind of welfare program. This is about doing basic justice by the working people of this nation, whom their own government has poisoned. This is the day when we break the cycle of lies from the...
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Senate Committee Passes Hawley, Booker Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Child Labor, Hold Companies Accountable for Violations
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved the bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Josh Hawley and Cory Booker aimed at preventing child labor exploitation in federal contracting. Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Companies that illegally employ children have no business leveraging lucrative federal government contracts for corporate gain. This bipartisan legislation would hold companies' feet to the fire for engaging in child labor exploitation and rightfully hold offenders accountable."The...
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Hawley, Colleagues Call Out Biden State Dept After Failing to Address Nigeria’s Religious Freedom Violations
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, along with Senators Mike Braun and Marco Rubio, penned a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing deep disappointment over the State Department's refusal to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). The letter highlighted the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria and urged immediate action to address the deteriorating state of religious freedom in the country.In the letter, the Senators emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "You must not stand idly by while Nigerian Christians continue to be...