Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) today, supported the passage of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015. The bill ensures that no Syrian or Iraqi refugee may enter the U.S. until the thoroughness of background checks for these individuals is validated. The bill gives the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) a direct role in analyzing the background check system... Read more »

SPRINGFIELD –After U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials announced their agreement to meet with Mount Vernon leaders over possible plans to save the Gene Taylor Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) today, Rep. Billy Long (MO-7) welcomed the reversal of position with the following statement:“I’m thankful that VA officials have agreed to this meeting and hope that it will bring more... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-7) today, supported H.R. 3763, the “Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015,” which was passed in the House of Representatives by a 363-64 margin. The bipartisan bill means at least three years – and as many as six years – of certainty for state and local government transportation leaders and includes necessary reforms to help modernize America’s tr... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) today released the following statement after casting his vote against H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2015, which would increase spending caps by a combined $80 billion and increase the federal debt by approximately $1.5 trillion:“This package represents more of the same reckless spending addictions that have plagued our nation for too long,”said Re... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-7) voted to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank today (Ex-Im Bank) in the House of Representatives. H.R. 3611, “The Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015,” will extend the banks charter through September 30, 2019, and continue as an important booster of American export companies and the jobs they support.“Ex-Im Bank is one of the few government pr... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement following President Obama’s veto of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes resources that are vital to U.S. military operations, troop preparedness, and our national defense. This year’s NDAA also included pay increases for U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women.“The safety of our nation and fair compensat... Read more »

– U.S. Representative Billy Long issued the following statement regarding today’s continuing resolution vote in the House of Representatives:“Today’s spending bill was loaded with expenditures that represent past priorities, not the ones that the people in my district want to see me fight for,” said Rep. Long. “It’s time for the Republican Congress to exert the power of this institution and suppo... Read more »

In the House of Representatives today, Congressman Billy Long (MO-7), voted to demand that the Obama Administration release full details of the Iran nuclear agreement to Congress before it is voted on – in accordance with the “Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act” which the President signed into law this April. The law allows a 60 day review the Iran deal, which was agreed to begin after the administ... Read more »

– U.S. Representative Billy Long spoke out Monday against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule to cut power plant emissions."The EPA’s power plant regulations disproportionately slam coal power, which supplies 80 percent of Missouri’s electricity. For years, coal has been a reliable and affordable way for Missourians to keep the lights on and stay cool in the summer and warm in ... Read more »

U.S. Representative Billy Long released the following statement regarding recent videos showing Planned Parenthood directors and senior employees discussing compensation for fetal body parts. “’Surprised’, I was not - ‘sickened and furious’ I was - upon viewing the now four Planned Parenthood videos, and counting, exposing the gruesome practice of selling body parts of aborted babies. Trafficking ... Read more »