• GRAVES, SAMUEL B JR 'SAM'
Experience: House: District 6, 2001-Present
Home State: Missouri
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,158,693Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Samuel 'Sam' B. Graves
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Lesley; 3 Children: Megan, Trey, Emily
    Birth Date: 11/07/1963
    Birth Place: Tarkio, MO
    Home City: Tarkio, MO
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    BS, Agronomy, School of Agriculture University of Missouri, Columbia, 1986

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 6, 2000-present
    Senator, Missouri State Senate, 1994-2000
    Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, 1992-1994

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Chair
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
    Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Rural Caucus, present

Professional Experience

    Small Business Owner, present
    Farmer, present

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Farm Bureau, present
    Member, First Baptist Church, present
    Former Member, Missouri Historical Society
    Former Member, National Guard and Reserve Components, Congressional Members Organization
    Former Member, Rotary Club
    Former Member, University Extension Council
    Former Member, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 188
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/12/2017 H.R.2879 To reform apportionments to general aviation airports under the airport improvement program, to improve project delivery at certain airports, and to designate certain airports as disaster relief airports, and for other purposes. 06/12/2017 Referred to House Ways and Means  (All Actions)
05/03/2017 H.Res.312 Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being. 05/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
05/01/2017 H.R.2024 End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2017 05/01/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.  (All Actions)
04/21/2017 H.R.2107 Fairness for Pilots Act 04/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.  (All Actions)
04/12/2017 H.R.1783 Improving Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2017 04/12/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
02/21/2017 H.Res.46 Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 02/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.R.847 To preserve the name of the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 H.Res.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service. 01/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/27/2016 H.R.6044 To limit the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act, relating to refugee resettlement. 09/27/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
08/11/2016 H.Res.825 Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 08/11/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
07/20/2016 H.R.5666 Stop Taxing the Second Amendment Act of 2016 07/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.  (All Actions)
04/26/2016 H.Res.704 Recognizing the roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being. 04/26/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
03/10/2016 H.R.4726 Preventing Illegal Visa Overstays Act of 2016 03/10/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
02/03/2016 H.R.4379 Defending Gun Rights Against Executive Overreach Act 02/03/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/25/2015 H.R.3617 IMAGE Act of 2015 09/25/2015 Referred to House Appropriations  (All Actions)
09/16/2015 H.R.3482 Disability Insurance Protection and Fraud Prevention Act of 2015 09/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.Res.193 Recognizing the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum. 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.1666 Design-Build Efficiency and Jobs Act of 2015 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.1247 Improving Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2015 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
08/05/2015 H.R.3225 Save Rural Hospitals Act 08/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
Total: 1532
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
07/01/2010 H.Res.1501 Honoring the Patriot Guard Riders for their steadfast dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
07/01/2010 H.R.2194 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 Conference Report Agreed to (99-0) Not Voting
06/30/2010 H.R.5650 To extend the National Flood Insurance Program to May 31, 2011.
06/29/2010 H.Res.1365 Commending the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program and teaching 23,000,000 children its lifesaving message.
06/18/2010 H.R.5298 Fair Defense Competition Act
06/18/2010 H.Con.Res.269 Congratulating the outstanding professional public servants, both past and present, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
06/15/2010 H.R.4175 End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2009
05/13/2010 H.R.5299 European Bailout Protection Act
06/18/2010 H.R.3308 Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2009
06/17/2010 H.Res.879 Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
06/15/2010 H.Res.1383 Honoring Dr. Larry Case on his retirement as National FFA Advisor. Passed Yea
06/15/2010 H.Con.Res.274 Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.
06/15/2010 H.R.5092 To amend section 48 (relating to depiction of animal cruelty) of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
06/11/2010 H.R.5499 To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
06/10/2010 H.R.5501 America Stands with Israel Act
06/08/2010 H.R.5478 Green Railcar Enhancement Act of 2010
05/28/2010 H.R.5426 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize a proposed rule to amend the spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline the requirements for the dairy industry, and for other purposes.
05/27/2010 H.Res.1292 Congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets women's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship. Passed Not Voting
05/19/2010 H.Res.873 Calling for the establishment of a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq along with similar efforts in other areas of Iraq.
05/19/2010 H.Res.403 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States. Passed Not Voting
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