Rural Missouri

Today Senators Hawley (R-Mo.), Blunt (R-Mo.), and the Missouri Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Biden in support of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the City of St. Louis, as well as St. Louis, St. Charles, and Montgomery counties in Missouri overwhelmed by severe weather and flash flooding.  Record setting rainfall caused flash flooding in the St Louis region leading to hundreds of home evacuations and,...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth requesting an update on the Army’s plans to replace aging homes at Fort Leonard Wood. Senator Hawley asked Secretary Wormuth about this issue at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 5, 2022. This latest inquiry comes as the Army appears to be going back on its pledge to allocate funding for new homes at Fort Leonard Wood. "Servicemembers at Fort Leonard Wood do vital work...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray about the FBI's planned audit of Missouri's sheriffs' offices' records of concealed carry permits. Last week, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Director Wray demanding answers, but has yet to receive a reply. Senator Hawley said, "This is of significant concern, it directly affects Missouri state law. You've praised your local law enforcement partners earlier...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) met with FEMA, local officials, and residents while touring flood damage at public buildings and residences across the St. Louis region. Senator Hawley toured damage inside the church at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine and the Knights of Columbus Hall in Florissant, Mo.  Senator Hawley spoke with FEMA officials at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant, Mo. Senator Hawley met with Florissant, Mo. Mayor Tim Lowery, Police Chief...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, asking why he is directing FBI agents to conduct 'audits' of Missouri county sheriffs' records of concealed carry weapons permit holders.  "Missouri is a state filled with law-abiding gun owners. There’s no pressing need for federal bureaucrats to collect information about who they are and other information on their applications for concealed carry...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the record-shattering rainfall happening in the St. Louis, Mo., region.

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) commented on the conviction of Stephan Cannon in the murder of retired St. Louis Police Captain David Dorn. 

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement following the news that North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez, age 32, was killed in the line of duty Tuesday morning during a traffic stop.

Today Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the developments in the Amtrak train derailment in Mendon, Mo., that occurred yesterday:

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement regarding the Amtrak derailment in Mendon, Missouri today. Senator Hawley’s office is in contact with state and local authorities.