IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:In the wake of escalating threats in the Global War on Terror, Congressman Billy Long (R-Springfield) recently supported multiple legislative initiatives to strengthen America’s counterterrorism capacity and keep Americans safe, including:HR 5606, the “Anti-terrorism Information Sharing Is Strength Act”Enhances safe harbor provisions for information sharing among financial in... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) and Senator Roy Blunt (MO) today penned a bicameral letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt requesting that the agency delay the termination of their Medicare provider agreement with Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) until the final result of the hospital’s appeal.“Hundreds of Southwest Missouri medical professiona... Read more »

‘In Case You Missed It’ – Congressman Billy Long (R-Springfield) recently supported policies and initiatives to support active duty troops, our veterans, and their families in the House of Representatives. Rep. Long supported the passage of H.R. 5588, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) Act,” co-sponsored H.R. 5734, the “Veterans Transplant Coverage Act,” and joined a con... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) today issued the following statement after attending the groundbreaking of JRI Industries’ major facility expansion project in Springfield’s Partnership Industrial Center West:“It’s an honor to represent the hard-working folks here in the Ozarks who keep our local economies strong,” said Rep. Long.“It was exciting to attend today’s groundbreaking of this soon to be 6... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today following the House’s passage of H.R. 2646, the “Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act,” the most meaningful mental health policy reform in decades.“This legislation will prove to be vital in bringing hope to those suffering from mental illnesses and their families,” said Rep. Long. “With new structural reforms in place to ... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s announcement Tuesday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will not receive criminal charges for her mishandling of classified national security information:“The American people deserve better than a justice system that looks the other way rather than demanding honesty at federal ... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rendered their decision on United States v. Texas, which has blocked the Obama Administration’s executive actions granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.“I truly appreciate the Supreme Court upholding our democratic policymaking process,” said Rep. Long. “This administration has sidestepped Congr... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement following the passage of H.R. 5293, the “Department of Defense Appropriations Act” for Fiscal Year 2017, which ensures strategic military readiness, maintains America’s technological advantage, and improves quality-of-life programs for our troops.“Our troops risk everything to defend the American way of life and the freedoms we hold dea... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement following the D.C. Circuit Court’s issued opinion on the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules.“The decision not to hold the commission accountable for multiple systematic flaws and legal failings these rules represent is truly disappointing,” Rep. Long said. “These regulations will hold the internet back from reaching its fullest possible capacit... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) this Wednesday supported the passage of H.R. 4909, “the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)” for Fiscal Year 2017. This bill provides crucial baseline funding and authorities for improving efficiency and restoring readiness to America’s Armed Forces.“When American troops put their lives on the line, they deserve to know they’ll receive the compensation they wer... Read more »