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Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) | ChamberLight

Net Sentiment

+54

124 votes · 119th

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Sitting Representative · Missouri

Sam Graves

Republican (R)HouseMissouriNot Seeking Re-election

Representative from Missouri, District 6 since 2001. Chair, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Since 2001@RepSamGravesRace for this seat →

R · MO

Sam Graves

U.S. Representative · Missouri · Since '01

Race for Sam Graves's seat

Missouri-6primary

Election: Aug 4, 2026

Nathanael Schultz(R)

Race for Sam Graves's seat

Missouri-6primary

Election: Aug 4, 2026

Nathanael Schultz(R)

Scorecard

Good Look · 89Bad Look · 35

Articles

15

Total Votes

155

Consensus

67%

+44

Net Sentiment · 124 votes

Most DiscussedMissouri congressman urged leniency for Ponzi schemer who hired longtime consultant

Top Topics

Top Coverage

House Overwhelmingly Approves ALERT Act, 396-10

9 ART · 8 SRCApr 16, 2026

Articles

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▲Good Look

2

Missouri Farm Bureau leads multi-state effort to defend property rights in federal appeals court

Rep. Sam Graves introduced the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act to address issues impacting property owners in railroad corridor conversions.

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingAgriculture

The Regulatory Review

Week in Review

Representative Sam Graves praised the ALERT Act as a comprehensive safety response following a deadly 2025 helicopter collision.

InfrastructureEnvironment/ClimateHealthcare

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◆Mixed & Info

4

League of American Bicyclists

Transportation Reauthorization is Coming

Representative Sam Graves is leading the drafting of a transportation bill that the League fears may exclude biking and walking infrastructure.

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

Sentinel Colorado+8

Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

Representative Sam Graves sponsored the Alert Act, which aims to mandate improved locator systems for aircraft flying near busy airports.

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

House Transportation chair reveals markup date for highway bill

Chairman Sam Graves announced an April 29 markup for a $550 billion highway bill focused on roads and electric vehicle fees.

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingTaxes

Transportation For America

The good, the bad, and the ugly: early signals for reauthorization

Representative Sam Graves is advocating for federal electric vehicle fees to be included in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization.

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

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▼Bad Look

1

Missouri Independent

Missouri congressman urged leniency for Ponzi schemer who hired longtime consultant

Graves asked the judge to give Jawahar a 48-month sentence, while prosecutors described his letter as part of efforts to seek leniency.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

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Missouri Independent

Missouri congressman urged leniency for Ponzi schemer who hired longtime consultant

Graves asked the judge to give Jawahar a 48-month sentence, while prosecutors described his letter as part of efforts to seek leniency.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

League of American Bicyclists

Transportation Reauthorization is Coming

Representative Sam Graves is leading the drafting of a transportation bill that the League fears may exclude biking and walking infrastructure.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

Sentinel Colorado+8

Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

Representative Sam Graves sponsored the Alert Act, which aims to mandate improved locator systems for aircraft flying near busy airports.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

House Transportation chair reveals markup date for highway bill

Chairman Sam Graves announced an April 29 markup for a $550 billion highway bill focused on roads and electric vehicle fees.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

Missouri Farm Bureau leads multi-state effort to defend property rights in federal appeals court

Rep. Sam Graves introduced the Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act to address issues impacting property owners in railroad corridor conversions.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

Transportation For America

The good, the bad, and the ugly: early signals for reauthorization

Representative Sam Graves is advocating for federal electric vehicle fees to be included in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

The Regulatory Review

Week in Review

Representative Sam Graves praised the ALERT Act as a comprehensive safety response following a deadly 2025 helicopter collision.

InfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

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Andy Maidment(L)

Andy Maidment(L)

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Participation93%

Party Unity92%

Bipartisan8%

Net+54

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Republican incumbent for Missouri's 6th congressional district and dean of the state's congressional delegation.

Born

Nov 7, 1963 (age 62)

District

Missouri — District 6

Office

1135 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2506

Phone

202-225-7041

Voting Record628 of 676 cast · 119th Congress

Career Timeline13 milestones

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Quick Stats

ChamberHOUSE

PartyREPUBLICAN

StateMO

In Congress2001–

Congress119TH

Age62

Committees · 2

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Chair

Armed Services Committee

Member

Contact

Call D.C. office Official website (opens in new tab)@RepSamGraves (opens in new tab)

OTHER Missouri HOUSE MEMBERS

AW
Ann Wagner
Missouri-2
(R)
EC
Emanuel Cleaver
Missouri-5
(D)
EB
Eric Burlison
Missouri-7
(R)
JS
Jason Smith
Missouri-8
(R)
MA
Mark Alford
Missouri-4
(R)
RF
Robert F. Onder, Jr.
Missouri-3
(R)
WB
Wesley Bell
Missouri-1
(D)