Press Releases
Hawley Calls on Congress to Protect Americans’ Work Products & Images from Big Tech’s Data Grab During A.I. Hearing
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, co-chaired a hearing, calling on Congress to protect Americans' creative work from being harvested by powerful A.I. companies without fair pay. "What are we going to do practically to make sure that normal people—whether they are journalists, whether they're bloggers, whether it's just the working mom at home—what they can do to protect their work product, their information, their data. How are we going to make sure [...] they are able to vindicate their rights? Because they do have rights, and they should have rights." Senator Hawley also raised concerns over growing deepfake technology that can manipulate users' data, arguing that Americans should...
2023 RECAP: Hawley Delivers Legislative and Casework Wins for Missourians
In 2023, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) continued to advance the priorities of Missourians in the Senate, while standing up to the Biden-Schumer agenda. As a voice for Missouri, Senator Hawley acts on his constituents' needs and delivers on casework wins. 2023 Quick Facts 184 bills, resolutions, and amendments cosponsored 32 pieces of legislation introduced 1 bill signed into law by President Biden: the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 requiring the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of the COVID pandemic 1 additional bill passed in the Senate: Justice for Jana Elementary Act of 2023 3 resolutions passed: condemning the Chinese spy...
Hawley Holds Nominees, Calls for Further Evaluation of McConnell Nominees
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), citing concerns about two of his recommended nominees. Senator Hawley appended questions to his letter for the nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to answer regarding their policy views on several issues, including Big Tech and rail safety. Senator Hawley is currently holding both nominees. Senator Hawley's letter comes as the Senate looks to pass a negotiated nominations package, likely to include dozens of Democrat-recommended nominees and only a few Republican appointees. "If Republicans are planning to install dozens of Biden nominees for positions across the federal government—without a...
Senators Hawley, Vance, Rubio Urge CFIUS to Block Sale of U.S. Steel & Protect America’s Industrial Base
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), urging her to block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC). NSC announced plans to acquire U.S. Steel on Monday, a deal that raises national security concerns and threatens to weaken America's industrial base. "The transaction was not entered into with U.S. national security in mind. When U.S. Steel announced its “review of strategic alternatives” in August, it pledged to adopt a “measured approach.” But the board’s fiduciary duty was to its shareholders, and U.S. Steel has admitted that the very reason...
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 base. I urge the Army to ensure that the additional $50 million in promised funding for FY2024 is delivered on time," said Senator Hawley. Senator Hawley has long advocated for improved family housing at Fort Leonard Wood and has pressed the Army to deliver on its pledge to replace all...
Hawley’s Bipartisan AI Bill to Empower Parents to Hold Big Tech Accountable Blocked on Senate Floor
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor and called for unanimous consent to pass his bill, the No Section 230 Immunity for AI Act. This legislation would clarify that Section 230 immunity does not apply to claims related to generative AI, ensuring consumers have the tools they need to protect themselves from harmful content produced by the latest advancements in AI technology. “We have seen what [Big Tech companies] do with their subsidy from government when it comes to social media […] [Big Tech companies] censor the living daylights out of anybody they don’t like […] This government protects [Big Tech],” said Senator Hawley. He continued, “[This bill] just says that these huge companies can be liable like any other company—no special...
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 poisoned by the federal government through nuclear waste. A reauthorized and updated program would include numerous residents of the greater St. Louis area. Despite passing the Senate with strong bipartisan support and receiving an...
“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 a roadblock. The RECA program—which is set to expire in the coming months—compensates victims poisoned by the federal government through nuclear waste. This includes numerous residents of the greater St. Louis area and across the country....
Hawley Introduces New Legislation to Justly Compensate Landowners & Stop Federal Confiscation of Farmland
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Just Compensation Act of 2023 to prevent the federal government and private companies from confiscating Missourians' property without just compensation. "Missouri farmers work tirelessly to keep our state, and country, fed. The last thing they should have to deal with is big corporations and the federal government coming to try and take their land,” said Senator Hawley. “Congress must make it a priority to protect Missouri landowners and their property rights.” This legislation follows Senator Hawley's defense of farmers affected by the Grain Belt Express construction campaign. Last month, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky, demanding the company make commitments to operate in...
“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. The provision was removed despite passing the Senate with strong bipartisan support and receiving an endorsement from President Biden. I am told RECA renewal is NOT in the final defense bill. The backroom dealmakers took it out - even after the big...