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Hawley, Schmitt Reintroduce Resolution Honoring the Lives and Service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) reintroduced a resolution honoring Natalie and Davy Lloyd, the Missouri missionaries who were tragically killed one year ago by unlawful Haitian gangs on May 23, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the Lloyds’ service to communities in Haiti and honors their memory. “Natalie and Davy Lloyd epitomize selfless service and giving to the uttermost. They lost their lives serving the people of Haiti, a country that was not their own, sheerly for love of neighbor and love of the Lord. They really show what it means to be a Christian. They show what it means to be a Missourian and an American. They are the best of us,” said Senator Hawley. “I’m honoring them again with a Senate Resolution to thank them for their...
Senate Passes Hawley, Schmitt Resolution Honoring Kit Bond
Last night, the Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) honoring former United States Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond. Bond passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 86. “Kit Bond was a patriot. He led a life defined by dedication to his state and country, and he inspired countless people through his friendship and mentorship—including myself,” said Senator Josh Hawley. “I’m grateful to my colleagues in the Senate for honoring his example of service.”“I was pleased to see the Senate unanimously pass our resolution honoring the life and legacy of Legendary Missouri Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond. Kit was a force in the Show Me State leading with his trademark sense of humor and dedication...
Hawley Statement on Anniversary of Devastating Joplin Tornado
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement today, commemorating the fourteenth anniversary of the EF5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo., leaving a trail of devastation and claiming the lives of 161 Missourians. https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1925638258760761451 Senator Hawley spent this past Monday on the ground in St. Louis, meeting with victims and surveying the damage inflicted by this past Friday’s tornadoes that struck Eastern Missouri.
Hawley Applauds Trump’s Approval of Multiple Disaster Declarations For Missouri
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R.-Mo.) announced that President Donald Trump has approved two major disaster declarations for Missouri to unlock federal aid. These disaster declarations will provide much-needed assistance for recovery and rebuilding from storms in March and early April. President Trump's approval comes after Senator Hawley's Wednesday conversation with the President concerning Missouri disaster assistance. Following our discussion Wednesday, President Trump has approved multiple disaster declarations for Missouri— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) May 23, 2025 Senator Hawley has also called for federal assistance for last week's storms in Eastern Missouri and spent Monday touring the tornado damage.
Hawley Doubles Down on Push for Mifepristone Regulations in Nominations Hearing
During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urged President Trump’s Associate Attorney General nominee, Stanley Woodward, to work with State Attorneys General and others to bring about the reinstatement of longstanding safety standards for the abortion drug mifepristone, which accounts for 70 percent of abortions in the United States. Senator Hawley highlighted how the Biden Administration rolled back safety protocols for the drug, allowing women to administer their own abortions totally unsupervised. A recent study shows that over 10% of women who are prescribed mifepristone experience a serious adverse health event such as infection, hemorrhaging, sepsis, or another life-threatening event that leads them to go to the emergency...
Hawley, Durbin Reintroduce Bill Combatting Online Child Sexual Abuse Material
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) reintroduced the STOP CSAM Act. The legislation will crack down on the proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online by allowing victims to sue companies that host it. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have cosponsored the bill.The Senators announced the legislation's reintroduction in February ahead of their joint hearing highlighting witnesses impacted by CSAM, including survivors, advocates, and law enforcement experts. They originally introduced the legislation last Congress and garnered the votes to unanimously advance it through the Senate Judiciary Committee. "Every day that Congress fails to protect kids online is another day that online predators can...
Hawley, Schmitt Urge Trump to Approve Missouri Emergency Declaration & Unlock Disaster Funding Immediately
Earlier this morning, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) penned a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to swiftly approve Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s May 19 emergency disaster declaration in light of recent devastating storms."If approved, this declaration would immediately unlock critical funding to support state and local efforts to remove debris and take emergency protective measures," the Senators wrote. "After touring the devastated neighborhoods, we can personally attest to the scale of the damage and the clear need for the governor’s request to unlock this first step of federal assistance to support first responder efforts," they explained. This emergency designation would unlock resources for immediate needs such as debris removal while the...
Hawley, Missouri Delegation Urge White House to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration For Late April Storms
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led members of the Missouri Delegation—including Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and U.S. House Members Ann Wagner, Robert Onder, Mark Alford, Jason Smith, Sam Graves, and Eric Burlison—in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Kehoe’s request for a federal disaster declaration following the severe storms and tornadoes in Missouri on April 29, 2025. The Governor made this request on May 19, which, if approved, would unlock federal funds and assistance to restore public infrastructure. "This declaration is vital to providing the resources, technical support, and federal assistance necessary for these communities to repair public infrastructure, address recovery needs, and begin...
Hawley, Schmitt Introduce Resolution Honoring Former Senator and Governor Kit Bond
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced a resolution honoring former United States Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher ‘‘Kit’’ Bond. Bond passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 86. Bond served as the 47th and 49th Governor of Missouri, serving from 1973 to 1977 and again from 1981 to 1985. He later served four terms in the United States Senate from 1987 to 2011 where he advanced conservative values, championed infrastructure, advocated for Missouri farmers, and strengthened national defense. “I remember Kit as a man who was a champion for Missouri. He knew from an early age that he wanted to serve his state, and he did it with real distinction for many years, both as Governor and Senator,” said Senator...
Hawley Secures Pledge from Noem to Expedite Relief for Missourians After Devastating Storms
Less than 24 hours after visiting St. Louis to survey the devastating storm damage from Friday’s tornadoes, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a pledge from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem - who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - to expedite relief for Missouri storm victims. The exchange comes after Missouri was rocked by tornadoes this spring and lost many lives in a span of two months. https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1924844924798636040 In the hearing, Senator Hawley detailed the debilitating storms that took the lives of 7 Missourians on Friday and left behind more than $1.6 billion in property damage. He also noted that this is not the only lethal storm to hit the state in recent weeks. “The state has...