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Graves Statement on Biden Ban on LNG Exports

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U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (Louisiana) released the following statement today in response to the Biden Administration halting liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorizations:  "The Biden Administration’s move today to block US LNG exports is historic. It kills Louisiana and American jobs by bottling up our abundant natural resources. It rewards global adversaries like Russia…

Graves Statement on Top-Line Appropriations Agreement

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U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (Louisiana) released the following statement today on the top-line appropriations agreement: “The top-line appropriations agreement is a solid step forward that preserves the historic savings from the Fiscal Responsibility Act led by former Speaker McCarthy. The agreement announced today pulls forward $10 billion in IRS recissions from FY25 to FY24 and…

Graves Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge Winners

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves (Louisiana) announced today the winners of the Congressional App Challenge from Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. Winning first place was Judah, Levi, and Rachel Garcia – their app, “Pelican Trivia,” aims to help third grade students study for the LEAP test using a game-like form. In second place was Abhinav Pathak with the app “NeuroScan,” which…

USDA to Purchase up to $36 Million Worth of Wild-Caught Gulf and Atlantic Shrimp, Graves Pushes for Fourth Deal to Help Industry

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves (Louisiana) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is purchasing up to $36 million of Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Wild-Caught Shrimp. This will alleviate pressure felt by Louisiana’s shrimp industry caused by natural disasters, higher fuel prices, labor and supply chain issues, and the effects of foreign governments…

Graves Co-Authors Legislation to Include Lafourche Parish in Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves (Louisiana) co-authored legislation to include Lafourche Parish in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA).  Established in 2006, the Heritage Area currently spans 14 parishes in south-central Louisiana and provides support for the region’s cultural heritage, enhances the ecological habitats and wildlife species, and increases regional…

Graves: Biden Offshore Energy Strategy a Win for Our Enemies

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The U.S. Department of Interior has finalized the country’s five-year plan for offshore energy development, offering just three sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the 2024-2029 period. The average number of lease sales in previous plans has been 24.5 lease sales over the five-year period.  “Russia, China, Iran, and Venezuela are cheering on this Administration’s energy policies,…

Graves and Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Critical Marine Habitat in Gulf of Mexico

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U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (Louisiana) and Marc Veasey (Texas) introduced legislation to preserve marine ecosystems and protect fishing access for anglers in the Gulf of Mexico by improving longstanding artificial reefing programs. Offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico serves as prominent, biodiverse habitats for fish, corals, and crustacea to aggregate. Since…

Graves’ Bipartisan Duck Stamp Legislation To Become Law

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Earlier today, legislation authored by Congressman Garret Graves (Louisiana), the Duck Stamp Modernization Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 403-20. The legislation will immediately head to the President’s desk for signature.   “This bill will expand access to Sportsman’s Paradise to make it easier for you to spend more early mornings in the duck…

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Streamline TSA Security Clearance Process for Transportation Workers

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U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (Chairman, House Aviation Subcommittee), Adam Smith (Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee), and Mark Green (Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security), along with U.S. Representatives Michael Guest, Dina Titus, and Salud Carbajal, have introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 5840 – the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act to…

Graves Announces $10 Million in Federal Funding for Louisianas Law Enforcement

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U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced the award of seven grants to help improve and expand Louisiana’s law enforcement solutions from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The State of Louisiana will receive the largest, $3,893,810, to identify, arrest, and reduce violent gangs and drug dealers in our community. “We want to live and raise our kids in safe communities, but…