Us Representative Garret Graves (la-6)
Recent News About Us Representative Garret Graves (la-6)
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House passes bill eliminating WEP & GPO affecting public servants' social security
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves and Abigail Spanberger announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Graves announces groundbreaking of "Reach A" for hurricane protection
Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana announced the groundbreaking of "Reach A" in Dularge, Louisiana.
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Graves introduces bill to add Terrebonne Parish to Delta Regional Authority
Congressman Garret Graves and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have introduced legislation to include Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, in the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The DRA is a federal agency focused on economic development and community resilience in the Delta Region of the United States. Congressman Graves serves as a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which oversees this program.
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Graves announces $31 million aid package for Hurricane Ida recovery
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced federal disaster reimbursements totaling $31,792,820.68 for the Bayou Region, specifically benefiting Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Port Fourchon, and the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association (SLECA). These funds are aimed at aiding recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida.
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Bipartisan effort advances Social Security Fairness Act with critical support
Following the discharge petition led by U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) reaching the 218 signatures necessary to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on their bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, several organizations representing public servants celebrated this progress and urged swift votes in both chambers.
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Graves' disaster relief bills pass House panel amid hurricane aftermath
Critical disaster and safety legislation authored by Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee yesterday, just one week after Hurricane Francine made landfall. The combination of three FEMA bills aims to streamline disaster recovery, provide quick assistance to victims, and rebuild communities faster. Two transportation bills are designed to improve roadway safety, address supply chain shortfalls, and protect communities from rogue drone operators.
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Graves-Spanberger petition reaches threshold to force House vote on Social Security bill
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) announced today that their discharge petition for the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act has reached 218 signatures, the number required to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Lawmakers push for repeal of social security provisions affecting public servants
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) hosted a press conference today alongside various public service retirees to urge more Members of Congress to sign their discharge petition for the Social Security Fairness Act, which currently has 213 signatures.
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Bipartisan effort advances bill targeting social security fairness
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) announced that 119 of their colleagues, from both parties, signed their discharge petition for the Social Security Fairness Act on the same day it was filed. The lawmakers are now more than halfway to securing the 218 signatures required to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on their bipartisan bill aimed at eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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Congressman Garret Graves calls for passage of H.R. 82 amid CBO's retirement theft estimates
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA), co-author of H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, issued a statement in response to the $195.6 billion Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate of future Social Security graft at the expense of public service retirees.
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Representatives file petition pushing vote on social security fairness act
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) have officially filed a discharge petition to prompt a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on their bipartisan legislation aimed at eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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Federal funds boost Louisiana airport projects with over $51 million allocation
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, announced that an additional $51,210,230 in federal funding has been awarded to Louisiana airports by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Of this amount, more than 55%, or $28 million, is allocated to airports represented by Graves.
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104 million allocated for Louisiana transportation projects
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, a senior member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that an additional $104,044,257 in federal funding has been awarded to the State of Louisiana for transportation and infrastructure projects. The funds will be allocated to shovel-ready projects aimed at expediting their completion.
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Lawmakers push discharge petition for vote on Social Security fairness act
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) have announced plans to file a discharge petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on their bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act when Congress reconvenes next month. The legislation aims to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), provisions that reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for many public service workers.
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Congressman Garret Graves introduces bill aimed at improving fishery management through better data
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources recently convened to discuss Congressman Garret Graves’ newly introduced legislation, the Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act. This bill seeks to update the data used for managing fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and other coastal regions. It aims to involve states more actively in collecting recreational fishing data and demands higher accountability from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to ensure their "best available science" is reliable and useful.
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Graves announces nearly $100 million for flood prevention, power stability in South Louisiana
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced today significant new investments to help reduce flooding and prevent electricity loss during weather events.
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Water resources bill advances in House with additional priorities from Rep. Graves
U.S. Congressman Graves (South Louisiana) issued a statement following the passage of H.R. 8812 – the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) in the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The WRDA bill addresses issues such as hurricane protection, coastal restoration, flood control, ports, and navigation. The legislation advanced out of committee with strong bipartisan support and includes key provisions vital for Louisiana’s public safety and environment.
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Graves comments on SCOTUS ruling overturning Chevron decision
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned the 1984 Chevron decision on federal agency authorities.
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Graves secures historic wins for South Louisiana hurricane protection projects
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced today that he secured $93 million for the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane Protection Project in the FY2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, which the House will consider in late July. Additionally, Graves secured $3.15 million for the deepening of the Houma Navigation Canal and $2 million to continue preparations for the construction of the Upper Barataria project.
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Graves secures key provisions for Louisiana in new water resources bill
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (Louisiana) announced today that he secured significant provisions for Louisiana in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA). The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will review and markup the legislation on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.