Sam Graves
Republican Representative, District 6, Missouri
14 bills74 cosponsored$1.8M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Congressman Graves was born in Tarkio, Missouri on November 7, 1963.” source
Education
Career
- “As a small businessman and a sixth-generation family farmer” source
Public service
- “As a father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and former State legislator” source
- “Congressman Sam Graves is a lifelong resident of Missouri's Sixth Congressional District.” source
- “In 1992, Sam won his first race for State Representative.” source
- “In 1994, he was elected State Senator for the 12th Senatorial District and was subsequently re-elected in 1998.” source
- “Sam serves as the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1595cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1522cosponsor
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program and celebrating the enduring partnership between the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9780cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Defense to meet certain requirements relating to the divestment, preservation, and inventories of A-10 aircraft, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9497sponsor
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
HR 8870sponsor
To authorize funding for Federal-aid highways, bridge construction and rehabilitation, highway safety programs, transit programs, and rail programs, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.
HRES 1254sponsor
Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7746cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 7613sponsor
ALERT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HRES 1063cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7328sponsor
Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 7296cosponsor
SAVE America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 6976cosponsor
Duty Status Reform Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HRES 891cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Rural Health Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 6086sponsor
Aviation Funding Solvency Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HRES 719cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HRES 699cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 5301sponsor
PIPES Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 5217cosponsor
Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5198cosponsor
Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
485 yea141 nay47 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Nathanael SchultzRepublican$171K raised
- Josh SmeadDemocratic$130K raised
- Matthew LevineDemocratic$53K raised
- Scot PondelickDemocratic$51K raised
- James Ronald IngramRepublican$25K raised
- Cody OshelRepublican$7K raised
- Chris StigallRepublican—
- Nathan WillettRepublican—
Plus 1 more filer with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $13KLarge individual $390KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.4MCash $2.9M
2024 cycle$2.8M
Small donors $48KLarge individual $817KPACs $1.8M
Spent $1.8MCash $2.4M
2022 cycle$2.4M
Small donors $81KLarge individual $670KPACs $1.5M
Spent $1.9MCash $1.4M
2020 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $16KLarge individual $371KPACs $1.5M
Spent $1.7MCash $857K
2018 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $19KLarge individual $272KPACs $1.4M
Spent $1.6MCash $552K
2016 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $18KLarge individual $268KPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.5MCash $456K
Top Contributors
HERZOG LLC$20K
BNSF RAILWAY$19K
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES$19K
DELTA AIR LINES$17K
RYDER SYSTEMS, INC.$14K
BOEING$13K
THE BOEING COMPANY$13K
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.$10K
JETLAW, LLC$9K
GE AEROSPACE$9K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Tactical Air and Land Forces
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
chairActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1595: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1522: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program and celebrating the enduring partnership between the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama.
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 62025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 62009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62005-01-04, 2007-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62003-01-07, 2005-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62001-01-03, 2003-01-03Republican
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