Statements and posts
8 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Celebrated federal court rulings invalidating Trump administration's elimination of Solar for All program.
“I am pleased that multiple courts have affirmed our belief that the power of the purse belongs to people’s representatives, and that no administration has the unilateral power to defund programs authorized by Congress, including the Solar For All program enacted in 2022.”
EnergyAI-read
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Secured water infrastructure funding for Missouri district in Water Resources Development Act.
“The investments made in this year’s WRDA legislation, including several infrastructure improvements I was able to secure for our congressional district, will lead to better protection for the Missouri River, cleaner water for Missouri families, and stronger economic development for communities throughout the region.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Reps. Cleaver and Wagner Introduce Backlog Justice Act of 2026
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to address backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
“Too often, the trauma of sexual assault is made even more painful by delayed justice.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportAI-read
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Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act to shield Missouri families from data center energy costs.
“At a time when Missouri families are already struggling to stay afloat, they should not have to bear the costs of data center development in the form of higher energy bills at the end of every month.”
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Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee
Introduced bipartisan bill to designate Quindaro Townsite as National Historic Landmark.
“The history of the Quindaro Townsite is an important piece of the story of Kansas City that must be told for generations to come.”
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Congressman Cleaver Votes to Pass Bipartisan Funding Bill, Avoid Another Government Shutdown
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11.
“Government shutdowns are deeply harmful to Missouri families and workers across our congressional district. Thankfully, after overseeing the longest government shutdown in history last year, Republicans in the House, Senate, and White House have agreed to work with Democrats on legislation that will keep the government…”
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Congressman Cleaver Calls on President Trump to Reconsider Importation of Foreign Beef Products
Urged Trump to reverse plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef.
“Flooding the market with Argentinian beef isn’t how you show support for American cattle producers.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Raised concerns about potential closure or service reductions at Missouri Farm Service Agency offices.
“American farmers are facing an economic crisis that’s made it nearly impossible for many of them to continue producing crops or raising livestock.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read