Samuel Graves — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Missouri, 2026

Samuel Graves supports legislation focused on immigration enforcement and border security. He supported the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which aims to strengthen border security, end asylum system abuse, and complete the border wall. He also supported the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act of 2024, requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and enabling removal of non-citizens from voter rolls.

““This committee has highlighted concerns that the Biden Administration has prioritized equity, climate change, and assistance to migrants over disaster victims and readiness and response efforts. And then we add on top of all of this the recent shocking reports that FEMA workers purposefully avoided hurricane impacted homes that displayed signs in support of President Trump. Each of these reports alone is unacceptable – but combined they show a pattern of incompetence from the agency.” - Sam Graves, T&I Committee Chairman, transportation.house.gov”

Representative Samuel Graves voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," in the House. This vote indicates his support for legislative efforts aimed at reducing healthcare costs for citizens.

Representative Samuel Graves has consistently received low scores from the League of Conservation Voters, including a 0% lifetime score. In 2024, he indicated he would have voted on a roll call that LCV would have scored as anti-environment, aligning with his historical voting record against environmental legislation.

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Congressman Sam Graves supported the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which he stated is crucial to ensure the military remains a lethal and effective fighting force. The act, which passed the House, included a 3.8 percent pay raise, expanded military bonuses, increased family separation allowances, and authorized $1.5 billion for new barracks and family housing. He also supported the FY24 NDAA to provide our Armed Forces with the tools and resources needed to deter conflict.

““We have to ensure our military remains the most lethal, most effective fighting force in the world,” said Graves. “To do that, we have to give our troops the tools they need to fight and win—while supporting them and their families at home and abroad. I’m proud to have worked in the House Armed Services Committee to ensure this year’s defense bill does just that, while also supporting the vital mission of the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph and good-paying skilled jobs at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence.””

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