Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today regarding the death of Dictator Fidel Castro.“With the death of Fidel Castro, I will not take this time to mourn a man who for years prohibited free speech, free press and executed and jailed many who spoke out against him,” said Rep. Long. “The president was right when he said the Cuban people have a ‘friend and partner in the Un... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today following President Obama’s administration’s five-year plan for offshore oil and natural gas lease sales."This administration has proven time and time again that they would rather pass through last minute rules and regulations than go through Congress," said Rep. Long. "As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's subcommitt... Read more »

In honor of his dedication to farmers and the agricultural community, U.S. Rep. Long was awarded the Friend of Farm Bureau award Thursday.“I am honored to have received this award from the Missouri Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation,” Long said. “I have traveled all across Missouri’s 7th District and I continue to see the positive impact that farmers have on Missouri’s economy. As... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement regarding the 40thanniversary of the Hyde Amendment:40 years ago today, 3 years after Roe v. Wade, the Hyde Amendment was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Rep. Long. “43 years ago it outraged me to think you could legally stop a beating heart and today it still does. Today, we not only remember the passage of the Hyd... Read more »

This week the House of Representatives passed an amendment sponsored by Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) that delays the Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed Table Rock Lake Shoreline Management Plan for 5 years.“After talking with constituents, it was clear to me that their main concern about the Shoreline Management Plan is that their voices are not being heard,” said Rep. Long. “My amendment address... Read more »

In recognition of his commitment to protect small businesses, U.S. Rep. Billy Long received the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award.“I am honored to be given the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award,” Long said. “Before becoming a Congressman, I was a small business owner. With that background, I have a better understanding of the hardships small bu... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today following the House’s passage of H.R. 5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016.“I am proud to have voted in favor of this piece of legislation that helps to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs is being held accountable by reforming the disability appeals process and adding additional prote... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement today about the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) new set-top box proposal. The new proposal has the FCC mandate what is in a copyright license by creating a new copyright office under the agencies jurisdiction. This added layer of bureaucracy will only delay innovative products from reaching consumers.“I am very concerned about... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) today wrote U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (ACOE) Col. Robert G. Dixon expressing his concerns about the ACOE Table Rock Lake Management Plan’s seemingly absent reverence for community input, and the negative impact it will have on lake access and property values.“Table Rock Lake belongs to all Southwest Missourians,” said Rep. Long.“Whether it is families living on t... Read more »

Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) visited leaders at Springfield's Cox Health and Arvest Bank today to take part in roundtable discussions. At these stops, the Congressman gave these stakeholders a Washington update and briefed them on issues impacting their industries like America's opioid epidemic and his ENFORCE trade bill."In order to do the best job serving folks here at home, it's important to ... Read more »