Graves Votes to Cut Wasteful Spending

Image January 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 , which passed the House yesterday. “The federal government needs to learn to live within its means, just like American families have to,” said Graves. “The appropriations bills, which cut billions in wasteful spending and make important investments in the things government should do and should do well, are a good step in the right direction. I’ll keep working to cut wasteful spending, balance the budget, and get our country back on track.” Graves included several provisions in the bill to fund critical projects in North Missouri: $2.1 million for the Missouri Water Center at the University of Missouri to support research and modeling to improve flood and drought management in the Lower Missouri River Basin. $5.05 million to improve and repair sewer and stormwater systems in North Missouri $18 million in additional funding to help the United States Army Corps of Engineers maintain the Upper Mississippi River Navigation Channel. You can view the bill here . ###