U.S. Congressman Garret Graves released the following statement as the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is set to consider an agreement tonight that would expedite Bayou Manchac debris removal. Since the May 2021 flood, Graves has collaborated with Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Iberville Parish stakeholders to develop and reach regional flood control solutions. Above, Graves joins… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Nicholls State University to secure $500,914.47 in federal reimbursement for the costs to convert dorm space into COVID isolation rooms and other mitigation measures. Nicholls State University took this cost-effective approach rather than putting more students at risk or implementing more costly… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves secured a commitment from the U.S. Department of Education to ensure flexibility in federal funds for Louisiana colleges and universities. Universities suffered financial losses due to the pandemic and strict rules by the U.S. Department of Education prevented the full utilization and reimbursement of some losses and expenses. Graves worked with the U.S.… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves and Stephanie Bice penned a letter to Chair Lina Khan of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking for an analysis of the impact of Biden Administration policies on the current rise in gas prices as well the expected impact on future energy prices. This comes after President Biden asked Khan, in a politically motivated effort, to shift focus away from… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing through both chambers of Congress. The bipartisan defense policy bill provides improved pay and other benefits to our troops and their families. This is going to help improve the technological advantages, equipment and training for our troops to ensure… Read more »
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced the 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winner for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District – Kameron Arceneaux, from Denham Springs High School. Arceneaux created an app called "InPocket - Money Manager" to help monitor spending and provide insights for the user.Graves was able to congratulate… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves introduced legislation that would lower insurance rates for Louisiana's drivers by making it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and fraudulently claim financial damages. Following a federal investigation, a massive car accident staging ring was uncovered in New Orleans. As of November 2021, 40 people have been charged (resulting in 29 convictions… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves released the following statement as the Biden Administration has reinstated the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy due to a court order, which will return illegal immigrants back to Mexico to await their asylum cases. Under the Biden Administration's current policy, they can remain in the United States upon arrival until their claims are heard. Illegal… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced today Louisiana received a sixth "Marine Highway Grant" since 2016 – now totaling $8,504,267 in investment.These grants collectively created and have expanded our container-on-barge program: purchasing new barges, equipment, and towboats to increase Louisiana's capacity and efficiency of container-on-barge service throughout the Mississippi… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives rejected his amendments to provide Hurricane Ida aid, delay the implementation of flood insurance increases through Risk Rating 2.0, fund fishery disaster impacts and others. "It is incredible that the U.S. House of Representatives votes to provide over $4,000,000,000… Read more »
