Press Releases
Hawley Statement on Failure of Washington Republicanism, Path Forward for the GOP
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the failure of Washington Republicanism and the path forward for the Republican Party:
ICYMI: Senator Hawley Joins Jordan Peterson to Discuss the War on Manhood and the Future of Conservatism
Last week, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined Jordan Peterson's podcast to discuss the left’s war on manhood and the future of conservatism in America. Watch the full interview below.
Hawley: Beijing ‘lost its marbles’ over legislation to sanction CCP
The Chinese Embassy is furiously rebuking new legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) to sanction President Xi Jinping over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s complicity in Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang. Senator Hawley issued the following comment in response to the Chinese Embassy’s criticism: Last week, Senator Hawley introduced new legislation to personally sanction Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with his top lieutenants in the CCP, over their complicity in the Uyghur genocide in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The legislation would impose Global Magnitsky Sanctions on President Xi and other CCP officials—freezing their assets and barring them from traveling to the U.S.—and direct the Secretary of State,...
Senator Hawley Statement on Shooting at St. Louis School
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the shooting at Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Mo.
New Hawley Bill to Personally Sanction Xi Over Complicity in Uyghur Genocide
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will be introducing new legislation to personally sanction Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with his top lieutenants in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), over their complicity in the Uyghur genocide in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Senator Hawley said, “While Joe Biden is distracted, Xi Jinping is rapidly consolidating power within the Chinese Communist Party, power he intends to use to compel the world to turn a blind eye to the crimes of his regime. But we must not look away. We must hold Xi and his lieutenants accountable for their crimes against humanity and we can start by imposing real costs for their complicity in the atrocities in Xinjiang.” Senator Hawley’s bill would impose Global Magnitsky Sanctions on...
Hawley Urges Biden to Declare Federal Emergency Over Radioactive Contamination at Missouri School
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a new letter to President Biden today, calling for the president to declare a federal emergency following the impending closure of Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Mo. due to reports of radioactive contamination and to authorize immediate federal relief for all families affected by the crisis. The Hazelwood Board of Education made the decision on Tuesday night to close Jana Elementary School, forcing students to make the switch to virtual learning until the health risk is resolved. In light of the news, Senator Hawley is requesting that President Biden invoke measures for an emergency declaration to deliver relief to students and expedite cleanup. On Tuesday afternoon, Senator Hawley sent a letter to the U.S....
Hawley Demands USACE Investigate Reports of Radioactive Contamination at Missouri School
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon demanding the Corps investigate reports of radioactive contamination at Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Mo. In his letter, Senator Hawley demanded the Corps review results of a new private report, conduct further testing on school grounds, and take action to ensure the safety of students at Jana Elementary. Parents of students were not informed of these potential risks until August 2022. "Hazardous radioactive contamination has no place in schools, and the federal government should be transparent with concerned parents," said Senator Hawley. “I urge you and your team to review the results of the recent private testing...
Hawley Leads Colleagues in Effort to Remove NDAA Provision Forcing Women to Register for Draft
Eight Senators have signed on to an amendment led by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (Mo.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would remove a provision requiring women to register for the Selective Service System. U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) cosponsored Senator Hawley’s amendment this week. “Forcing our daughters, mothers, wives, and sisters to fight our wars is wrong. We should celebrate the women who have volunteered to serve our country and thank the women who played a vital role in defending America at every point in our nation’s...
Hawley Statement on Pelosi Stonewalling on Bipartisan Stock Trading Ban
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the Democrat-led Congress' failure to take up stock trade ban legislation before the midterm elections.
Hawley Pushes for Answers on Mail Service Delays in Kansas City Area
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General pushing for answers on reports of consistent mail service delays in the Kansas City Northland area. For the last few months Senator Hawley’s office has heard from constituents in Kansas City’s Northland area on mail-related issues. Missourians experiencing similar problems can contact our office here. "The need for reliable mail service across Missouri is critical. Recent news reports have documented how residents in these areas routinely wait more than five days between receiving any mail. When the mail does arrive, it comes in large quantities at once. Residents have contacted USPS regarding the ongoing issues and received little assurance of...