Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following comment after the appointment of Jeff Case as the next Missouri State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development:“Jeff Case is an excellent pick for the next Missouri State Director for USDA Rural Development,” said Rep. Long. “Jeff has a long career in agriculture that ranges from production, finance and educatio... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3922, the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act:“Today, the House of Representatives voted in favor of extending important public health priorities,” said Rep. Long. “This bill extends funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other public health programs such as the ... Read more »
– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement after the release of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:“It has been over 30 years since we have had comprehensive tax reform,” said Rep. Long. “You shouldn’t need a PhD from MIT to do your taxes. Today, House Republicans made good on their promise and released a strong, pro-growth bill that makes the tax code simpler and fairer for all Ame... Read more »
House Energy and Commerce Committee members Rep. Billy Long (R-MO) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) today introduced H.R. 4191, the HHS Cybersecurity Modernization Act, legislation to address cyber threats to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Since last Congress, the Energy and Commerce Committee has held hearings that examined health care cybersecurity efforts and the Health Care Indu... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) and Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowments for the Arts, today released the following statements after Chairman Chu’s visit to Missouri’s 7th Congressional District.“From the first day I met Chairman Chu at her induction ceremony I could tell she was going to be one of President Obama's best picks,” said Rep. Long.“Born in Oklahoma and raised... Read more »
– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced their proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan.“I believe in an all-of-the-above energy approach but not at the expense of hardworking Americans,” said Rep. Long. “Today, President Trump made the right choice by rolling back the Obama-era Clean Power Plan. This is the right move for our econo... Read more »
– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) released the following statement after the passage of the House FY2018 Budget, Building a Better America:“I made a promise to cut spending, promote job creation and protect this country,” said Rep. Long. “Today I voted in favor of the FY18 budget. This bill will balance the budget within 10 years, prioritize regulation reform, pave the way for tax reform, limit th... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement on the House passage of S. 810, which accelerates the construction of the Riverside Bridge project in Christian County. It now heads to the President’s desk for signature.“The Riverside Bridge project is one step closer to becoming a reality,” said Rep. Long. “The residents of Christian County have had to deal with the burdens of this b... Read more »
Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act.“People have enough to worry about these days,” said Rep. Billy Long. “We cannot tolerate violence in our streets by dangerous gangs, such as MS-13. Law abiding citizens deserve better. This common sense bill enhances public safety and removes criminal alien gan... Read more »
– Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018. This bill funds critical federal functions, such as law enforcement and infrastructure while reducing wasteful spending on unnecessary programs, such as programs that promote Obamacare.“Today, the House passed H.R. 3354, the Make America ... Read more »
