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Hawley Blasts Senate Leadership for Funding Foreign Wars While Ignoring Nuclear Radiation Victims in U.S.

Tonight U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor ahead of an expected votes on additional aid to Ukraine. Senator Hawley blasted Senate Leadership for shoveling billions of dollars to foreign wars while ignoring Americans who have been poisoned by the federal government through its atomic program.

"We have enough money to make hundreds of millions of dollars of our taxpayer funds available to the private sector in Ukraine [...] We've got money without end [...] I...

Hawley Warns Aluminum Plant Owner of Potential Labor Law Violation, Urges Him to Resume Production, Save Missouri Jobs

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Matt Lucke, owner of Magnitude 7 Metals in Marston, Missouri. Senator Hawley urged Mr. Lucke to re-open the plant and warned him of his potential violation of the WARN Act that deprives his workers of compensation they are owed under federal law.

Last week, Senator Hawley urged President Biden to use the Defense Production Act to prevent the shutdown of Magnitude 7 Metals to preserve good-paying union jobs and safeguard national security.

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Hawley Urges Oscars to Recognize American Victims of Nuclear Testing, as "Oppenheimer" Film Reaps Honors

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences urging them to recognize American victims of nuclear testing as they prepare for the 2024 Academy Awards. Senator Hawley's letter comes as the Academy announced the 2023 summer blockbuster "Oppenheimer"—which chronicles the Manhattan Project's nuclear testing—is the leading film, receiving 13 award nominations.

"As you continue preparations for the ceremony on March 10, I write to...

Army Delivers Funding for Family Housing at Fort Leonard Wood Following Commitment to Senator Hawley

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that the Army has now delivered $41.49 million for new family housing at Fort Leonard Wood. This follows Senator Hawley’s repeated demands that overdue investment in families' homes be made and a commitment by the Army to deliver these funds.

"Fort Leonard Wood's military families lead a life of service and deserve homes that meet their basic needs. I'm glad to see the Army finally delivering on their promise to replace all aging homes on the...

Senator Hawley Forces Procedural Vote to Delay NDAA & Shares Stories of Nuclear Radiation Victims Betrayed by Congressional Leadership

Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) shared stories from victims of government-caused radiation poisoning, after Congressional leadership stripped reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) from the FY '24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senator Hawley called for a motion that would have extended debate on the NDAA and delayed its final passage in the Senate.

The RECA program—which is set to expire in the coming months—compensates victims...

"Grave Injustice:" Hawley Slams Congressional Leadership for Betraying Nuclear Radiation Victims & Stripping Compensation from NDAA

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor after Congressional leadership betrayed American nuclear program victims through backroom negotiations. Dealmakers stripped Senator Hawley’s bill to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) from the FY '24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Senator Hawley vowed to oppose the final bill and slow down its passage. The Senate voted on an extra procedural motion today after Senator Hawley threw up...

"Major Betrayal:" Hawley Statement After Compensation for Victims of Government Poisoning Stripped from Defense Bill

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after his legislation to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was stripped from the FY '24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposal would have compensated victims who have been poisoned by their government through nuclear waste, including those in the greater St. Louis area.

Without Congressional action, the entire RECA program will expire in the coming months and leave victims without support...

Hawley Op-Ed: Don’t Let Government Get Away With Poisoning Americans

By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | Dec. 4, 2023 | Real Clear Politics

This year, Americans had the opportunity to revisit the origins of our nation’s nuclear program with the blockbuster film “Oppenheimer.” But there’s one story line that didn’t make the big screen: those Americans who are still paying the price.

For decades, the federal government poisoned an untold number of its citizens through our atomic program. It happened everywhere, impacting uranium mine workers in Texas, Native...

Hawley Urges Congress to Reauthorize Compensation for Nuclear Radiation Victims Before Expiration

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement calling on Congress to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in the FY '24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to compensate victims of government-caused radiation in the greater St. Louis area. If Congress does not act, the entire existing RECA program that provides support for victims of radiation around the country will expire in a few months. Senator Hawley has pledged to oppose the NDAA if it...

Hawley Brings Missourians Impacted by Radioactive Waste to U.S. Capitol, Threatens to Hold Up NDAA

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) welcomed Missouri grassroots advocates impacted by federal government-caused nuclear waste to the U.S. Capitol. He repeated his pledge to oppose and hold up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) if it does not include compensation for the victims of decades-old radiation in the greater St. Louis area.

"If this emerges from a back room, and this provision is out, the defense bill is going to face tough sledding on the floor of the Senate. [...] I am...