ICYMI: The deadline to apply for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance is approachingDisaster Assistance: The deadline to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Missouri homeowners, renters and businesses is Aug. 14, 2017. In late April, storms and flooding hit southwest Missouri ... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018.“Today I voted in favor of providing for our military, securing the border, maintaining nuclear security and supporting the nation’s waterways infrastructure,” said Rep. Billy Long. “The Make America Secure Appropriations Act will decrease our dependence on ... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018. This bill ensures the military has the strength it needs to carry out its mission of protecting our country.“For far too long our military has used outdated equipment when facing 21st century threats,” said Rep. Billy Long.“Ou... Read more »
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and U.S. Representative Billy Long (Mo.) today announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will, on June 12, lift the permit moratorium for new and existing docks at Table Rock Lake. Blunt and Long included language in the Water Resources and Development Act, which was signed into law in December 2016, requiring the Corps to lift the moratorium and extend the comm... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) introduced H.R. 2641, the Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act, in the House today. This legislation will help close the treatment gap for newborns that is crucial for making sure they have access to the best care possible from day one.“For far too long newborns have lacked quality care that is imperative to their health,” said Rep. Billy Long. “Each... Read more »
Today Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City announced that it will no longer be offering individual Affordable Care Act plans in 2018. Below is Congressman Billy Long’s (MO-07) statement:“Earlier last year I talked about the possibility of this happening, and today that possibility became a sad reality for Missourians covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,” said Rep. Long.“Rough... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today regarding the passage of the American Health Care Act:“Today House Republicans made good on their promise to the American people and passed the American Health Care Act,” said Rep. Long. “With 84 percent of Missouri counties only having one option under the Obamacare exchanges, something had to change. I promised my constituents ... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) introduced a bill in the House today that addresses the Riverside Bridge project in Christian County. Congressman Long released the following statement:“For several years residents in Christian County have had to deal with a broken bridge that is vital to their everyday life,” said Rep. Long. “Today I introduced a bill in the House that will take the first step to fi... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today regarding his vote on the VA Accountability First Act of 2017:“Our veterans deserve the best care available and by voting in favor of this bill, it gets us one step closer to accomplishing that goal,” said Rep. Long. “It’s important that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) be held accountable for their actions. By giving the V... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress:“Tonight’s speech from the President was both unifying and encouraging,” said Rep. Long. “After 8 years of overregulation, a weak national security and a failing health care system, I feel confident that the coming years will be much different. President Trump laid out an... Read more »
