Press Releases
Hawley Requests Update on DOE Monitoring of Nuclear Contamination at Weldon Spring Site
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary David Turk, requesting an update on the monitoring and remediation of the Weldon Spring Superfund Site in St. Charles, Mo. "As I previously wrote in my July 24, 2023 letter to Secretary Granholm, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is alarmed by deficiencies in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) monitoring of contaminants at the site, and so am I," wrote Senator Hawley. "Despite your assurances that the site is 'remediated,' the Missouri Department of Natural Resources reports concern that uranium contamination may be spreading from Weldon Spring into local groundwater. Needless to say, contamination of groundwater is grossly unacceptable." He...
Hawley Demands DHS Terminate New ‘Intelligence Experts Group’
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling for the immediate termination of the Department's newly announced "Intelligence Experts Group." "I write with deep concern regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) newly announced 'Intelligence Experts Group.' According to your Department's press release, this entity will be led by at least three individuals who helped suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story preceding the 2020 U.S. presidential election," wrote Senator Hawley. "Given the composition of its members, this Group seems to constitute yet another effort from the Biden Administration to undermine disfavored speech." He continued, "I will continue to...
Hawley visits UAW Picket Line to Support Workers
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements after his visit with workers on strike at the General Motors plant in Wentzville, Mo. to stand with them and protect American jobs. Privilege to visit the picket line in Wentzville today - these workers deserve better pay, better benefits, and a GUARANTEE their jobs will stay in America pic.twitter.com/Pq2xoX1F3A — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 25, 2023 These companies are making billions in profits - and spending billions on idiotic “climate change” initiatives that make China rich and kill American jobs. Spend that money on American workers — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 25, 2023 One worker told me it takes three paychecks to make his rent payment in St. Charles County - and he has a wife and three kids...
ICYMI Hawley Op-ed: Cap credit-card interest rates to help Americans hammered by Bidenomics
By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | Sept. 20, 2023 | New York Post Exploiting people through high interest rates is wrong. In a world of Wall Street excess, that simple idea now sounds foreign. But for thousands of years, it was basic fairness. “Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother,” declares Deuteronomy 23:19. The Western world took that principle to heart. From the Roman Empire on, nations enforced usury laws that severely restricted interest rates on loans. [...] Times have changed. Our leaders forgot why those laws existed in the first place. [...] The total amount of credit-card debt is more than $1 trillion — the highest in history. Delinquent payment rates are at their highest level in a decade. Compounding...
Hawley Leads Rally for Justice, Demands Compensation for Victims of STL-Area, Nationwide Nuclear Contamination
Yesterday U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a bipartisan rally at the U.S. Capitol with U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), House lawmakers, and victims of nuclear contamination—from the St. Louis area, St. Charles area, and across America—to demand justice and compensation for those who have been harmed by the federal government's decades of negligence. “Dating all the way back to the Manhattan Project, the government used the city of St. Louis as a uranium-processing facility, as a major site, and then when that was over [...] it allowed it to seep into the groundwater, it allowed it to get into Coldwater Creek, it allowed it get into the soil. Generations of Missourians—children—were poisoned because of the government’s negligence,” said...
Hawley Introduces Legislation Requiring the Timely Reconstruction of Damaged Rural Post Offices
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Rural Post Office Reconstruction Act of 2023, new legislation that would establish a clear timeframe for reopening rural post offices that experience closure due to natural disaster damage or other unforeseen circumstances. On August 4, 2023, in Baring, Mo., an EF-2 tornado almost completely destroyed the town’s Post Office, in addition to damaging nearby homes and businesses. There is still no public timetable for the reconstruction of the Post Office. "Rural post offices are critical to the daily life of Missourians and Americans everywhere who live in small towns—and they must stay open whenever possible,"said Senator Hawley. "My bill guarantees the timely reconstruction of damaged post offices, ensuring...
Hawley Presses Tyson Foods CEO on Dangerous Child Labor Practices
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King, demanding answers after a disturbing new report from The New York Times exposed unsafe, illegal child labor practices within the company. "I am alarmed by new reports that Tyson Foods has actively participated in dangerous and illegal child labor practices," wrote Senator Hawley. "Any company that employs, facilitates, encourages, or excuses child labor must be held to account. In light of the facts, you owe the American people an explanation as to Tyson’s child-labor practices.” Last Friday, Senator Hawley spoke with CEO Donnie King and secured his commitment to protect Missouri jobs, following an announcement that Tyson Foods would be closing its southern Missouri...
Hawley Stands Up for Auto Workers, Protecting American Jobs
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statements after the United Auto Workers (UAW) began their strike for a better deal. The Wentzville General Motors plant in Wentzville, Mo., joined the strike. Auto workers deserve a raise - and they deserve to have their jobs protected from Joe Biden’s stupid climate mandates that are destroying the US auto industry and making China rich https://t.co/6RfunuhE1P — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 15, 2023 Every dime the auto industry is spending on Joe Biden’s radical climate mandates should be spent on workers. They deserve better wages, better hours, and a guarantee their jobs will be safe - not shipped off to China — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 15, 2023 In December 2022, Senator Hawley stood with and...
Hawley Secures Commitment from Tyson Foods to Help Local Farmers, Protect Missouri Jobs
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after securing a commitment from Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King to help Missouri farmers and protect jobs for hard working Missourians. I spoke with the CEO of Tyson Food today, Donnie King. He told me, first, Tyson is willing to sell its facilities in Dexter and Noel, Missouri to any interested party - including a competitor. I was glad to hear it, because anything less would violate antitrust laws. I hope Tyson… — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 15, 2023 The bottom line is, these facilities need to stay open, these jobs need to be there for workers, and farmers need to be able to keep farming — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 15, 2023 Yesterday, Senator Hawley introduced the The Strengthening...
Hawley Introduces New Antitrust Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking, Poultry Monopolies and Empower American Farmers, Workers
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement for Meatpacking Act to empower antitrust enforcers to break up giant meatpacking and poultry monopolies and place power back in the hands of Missouri's farmers and workers. The introduction of Senator Hawley's legislation comes after Tyson Foods announced it will be closing the doors of its poultry plants in southern Missouri, costing the state more than 2,000 jobs. "Today's meatpacking monopolists are making massive profits while shutting down competition," said Senator Hawley. "Congress must give antitrust prosecutors the power to end anti-competitive behavior without lengthy court battles. It’s time to hold monopolies accountable and empower farmers."...