Us Representative Garret Graves (la-6)
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Recent News About Us Representative Garret Graves (la-6)
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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.
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House passes National Defense Authorization Act with key provisions from Rep. Graves
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana released a statement following the passage of H.R. 8070 – the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Lawmakers seek reversal of new environmental review process
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) and U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (West Virginia) and Dan Sullivan (Alaska) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) today to overturn the Biden Administration’s new environmental review process.
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Graves secures funding for emergency operations centers in South Louisiana
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana announced today that his request for key funding for emergency operations centers (EOCs) in South Louisiana has been included in the FY2025 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The funding legislation, slated to be voted on in the House later this month, includes Graves' request for $3 million for capability improvements and technology updates to EOCs in East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Terrebonne Parishes.
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Graves, Moskowitz introduce bill to simplify small disaster recovery
U.S. Congressmen Garret Graves (South Louisiana) and Jared Moskowitz (Florida) introduced legislation today aimed at enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of disaster recovery efforts. The bill proposes allowing Governors to request lump sum payments for natural disaster recovery if the estimated damages are less than $10 million. This measure aims to give states greater autonomy in managing small-scale disasters while preventing the unnecessary deployment of FEMA teams.
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Graves secures initial approval for $5M USDA sugarcane research funding
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana announced today that his effort to secure critical funding for the USDA Sugarcane Research Unit (SRU) in Schriever, Louisiana, has cleared an important first hurdle. Graves’ $5 million allocation for the SRU is included in the FY2025 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which the House will consider in July. Including this $5 million, Graves has secured a total of $24 million to promote sugarcane research aimed at improving production, efficiency, and resilience within Louisiana’s $3 billion industry.
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Congressman Graves criticizes New York verdict against Trump
Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana released a statement regarding the recent New York verdict against President Donald Trump.
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Graves criticizes Biden administration over environmental review rule changes
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana has criticized the Biden Administration's implementation of recent law changes intended to streamline permitting for infrastructure projects. During a hearing before the House Committee on Natural Resources, testimony underscored bipartisan and bicameral opposition to the new environmental review rules introduced by the White House.
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USDA approves assistance for drought-affected forests in Louisiana
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) approved all 64 Louisiana parishes for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). This program aims to restore and rehabilitate private forest lands impacted by natural disasters and extreme weather events.
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FAA reauthorization act heads to president's desk
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves of South Louisiana announced that H.R. 3935, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, is set to be signed into law by the president. Graves, who serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation, oversaw the bill's creation.
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Federal grants boost law enforcement efforts across Louisiana
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves has announced the allocation of seven grants aimed at enhancing and expanding law enforcement capabilities in Louisiana.
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Members of Congress Launch Bipartisan American Seafood Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Mary Peltola (D-AK), and Rob Wittman (R-VA) have joined forces to launch the bipartisan American Seafood Caucus. The caucus aims to provide a platform for seafood policy advocates to come together and ensure that domestically produced seafood is given the attention it deserves.The co-chairs of the caucus, representing the United States's four major coastlines, are committed to involving a diverse membership from different regions of the country. Their goal is to create a level playing field...
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Graves and Plaskett Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Kick-Start Recovery for Families After Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (Louisiana) and Stacey Plaskett (U.S. Virgin Islands) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expediting immediate disaster recovery funds to states in the aftermath of a major disaster. The bill, called the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act (EDRA), seeks to address the delays, waste, and inefficiencies of the current natural disaster recovery process.Currently, the process of providing recovery funding to victims can take years. The EDRA bill aims to change this by providing upfront federal grant funding to local...
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Graves’ Legislation to Block Another Biden Administration Domestic Energy Reduction Effort Has Advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, DC - A bill introduced by U.S. Congressman Garret Graves to counter the Biden Administration's attempt to restrict American energy production in the Gulf of Mexico has advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, known as the "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE) Act," aims to address the administration's recent designation of 11 million acres off-limits for energy development and production under the pretext of protecting the newly discovered Rice's Whale habitat.According to Congressman Graves, the administration's move is an...
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Graves’ Legislation to Stop the Biden Administration’s War on American Energy Has Advanced through the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves' legislation aimed at restoring America's energy independence has made significant progress as it advanced through the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee. Graves expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's energy policies, which he believes are detrimental to the country.Graves pointed out that the current administration has set records by blocking new American offshore energy projects and proposing fewer offshore oil and gas leases than any previous president. As a result, the United States has become more reliant on energy...
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Graves Calls for Congressional Hearing on WEP/GPO Penalty Reform
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, along with 100 Members of Congress, has formally requested that the House Ways and Means Committee hold a hearing on H.R. 82 – the Social Security Fairness Act. This legislation, introduced by Graves, aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) social security penalties. With nearly 300 champions and being the 3rd most cosponsored bill of the current congressional session, the momentum for reforming these penalties is strong.Graves emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue, stating,...
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Graves and Carter Introduce Legislation to Help Remaining 2016 Flood Victims
BATON ROUGE, LA – U.S. Representatives Garret Graves and Troy Carter have introduced legislation aimed at providing assistance to the remaining victims of the devastating 2016 flood. The bill seeks to extend the Duplication of Benefits (DoB) relief provision in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018 for an additional five years, preventing current and future disaster victims from being left vulnerable. Additionally, the legislation ensures that the fix applies to all 2016 flood victims, preventing federal agencies from imposing new eligibility requirements for...
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U.S. Congressman Garret Graves Pushes for Fisheries Disaster Declaration After Hurricane Ida
WASHINGTON, DC – After U.S. Congressman Garret Graves repeatedly pushed for the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to declare a "Fishery Disaster Determination" due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida in 2021, the agency announced today that they would finally make the disaster declaration more than two years after the storm occurred.Speaking about the delay in the disaster declaration, Congressman Garret Graves expressed his frustration, saying, "Immediately after Hurricane Ida, we secured $200 million in federal funding for fisheries disaster assistance. Instead of...
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U.S. Congressman Criticizes Biden's Energy Plan, Citing High Costs and Foreign Reliance
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves expressed his concerns about President Biden's energy plan, citing its impact on record high gasoline and utility costs for Americans. Graves emphasized the need for common sense and questioned the President's decision to rely on countries like Russia, China, and Iran for energy production.Graves stated, "Right now we have record high gasoline and utility costs, and Americans can’t afford to make...