male 2003-01-07 Republican 2004-12-09 2001-01-03 Republican 2002-11-22 2005-01-04 Republican 2006-12-08 2007-01-04 Republican 2009-01-03 2009-01-06 Republican 2010-12-31 Baptist Rep. Graves Samuel B. Sam http://www.house.gov/graves 1963-11-07 G000546 Samuel Graves Rep. Samuel Graves Person Politician Term H.Res. 549: Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain. (107th Congress) H.Res. 549: Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain. H.Con.Res. 520: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should reexamine the authorities governing the Conservation Reserve Program and adjust the program to the maximum extent practicable to assist agricultural producers adversely affected by severe drought conditions. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 520: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should reexamine the authorities governing the Conservation Reserve Program and adjust the program to the maximum extent practicable to assist agricultural producers adversely affected by severe drought conditions. H.R. 1844: Teacher Protection Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1844: Teacher Protection Act of 2001 H.Con.Res. 490: To express the sense of Congress concerning the United States and its dependence on foreign sources of oil. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 490: To express the sense of Congress concerning the United States and its dependence on foreign sources of oil. H.R. 651: Safe Classrooms Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 651: Safe Classrooms Act of 2001 H.Con.Res. 500: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union should enter into mediation to resolve the ongoing west coast port shutdown and that other options should be taken if these negotiations fail. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 500: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union should enter into mediation to resolve the ongoing west coast port shutdown and that other options should be taken if these negotiations fail. H. Amd. 45: Amendment expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary, State educational agencies, and local educational agencies should work together to ensure that not less than 95 percent of all funds appropriated to carry out elementary and secondary education programs under this Act is spent directly to improve the academic achievement of the Nation's children in their classrooms. H.Res. 140: 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. (107th Congress) H.Res. 140: 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. H.R. 3138: Comprehensive Club Drug Abuse Reduction Act (107th Congress) H.R. 3138: Comprehensive Club Drug Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 3711: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide to employers a tax credit for compensation paid during the period employees are performing service as members of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard. (107th Congress) H.R. 3711: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide to employers a tax credit for compensation paid during the period employees are performing service as members of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard. H.Con.Res. 229: Expressing the sense of the Congress that any reform of the Social Security Program not include mandatory coverage of State and local employees. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 229: Expressing the sense of the Congress that any reform of the Social Security Program not include mandatory coverage of State and local employees. H.R. 5718: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand and improve the program of loan forgiveness for teachers, and to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to focus the expenditure of certain recruitment and professional development funds on high-need local educational agencies. (107th Congress) H.R. 5718: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand and improve the program of loan forgiveness for teachers, and to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to focus the expenditure of certain recruitment and professional development funds on high-need local educational agencies. H.R. 1843: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies for teacher recruitment, retention, and training, and to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the program of loan forgiveness for teachers. (107th Congress) H.R. 1843: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies for teacher recruitment, retention, and training, and to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the program of loan forgiveness for teachers. H.R. 5589: Companion Disaster Assistance Program Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 5589: Companion Disaster Assistance Program Act of 2002 H.R. 3949: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to delegate to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade the functions relating to trade adjustment assistance for firms, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.R. 3949: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to delegate to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade the functions relating to trade adjustment assistance for firms, and for other purposes. H.R. 4475: Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2004 (108th Congress) H.R. 4475: Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2004 H.R. 5300: Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act (108th Congress) H.R. 5300: Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act H.Con.Res. 164: Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation's highways safer. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 164: Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation's highways safer. H.R. 5389: Hybrid HOV Access Act of 2004 (108th Congress) H.R. 5389: Hybrid HOV Access Act of 2004 H.R. 1609: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Boston Street in Brookfield, Missouri, as the "Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building". (108th Congress) H.R. 1609: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Boston Street in Brookfield, Missouri, as the "Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building". H.R. 4883: Terrorism Against Animal-Use Entities Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004 (108th Congress) H.R. 4883: Terrorism Against Animal-Use Entities Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004 H.R. 4149: To amend the Small Business Act to permit business concerns that are owned by venture capital operating companies or pension plans to participate in the Small Business Innovation Research Program. (108th Congress) H.R. 4149: To amend the Small Business Act to permit business concerns that are owned by venture capital operating companies or pension plans to participate in the Small Business Innovation Research Program. H.R. 4091: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. (108th Congress) H.R. 4091: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. H.R. 1610: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Ritchie Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, as the "Walt Disney Post Office Building". (108th Congress) H.R. 1610: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Ritchie Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, as the "Walt Disney Post Office Building". H.R. 92: Companion Disaster Assistance Program Act of 2002 (108th Congress) H.R. 92: Companion Disaster Assistance Program Act of 2002 H.R. 4489: To amend title 18, United States Code, to mandate a life sentence for repeat sex offenders. (108th Congress) H.R. 4489: To amend title 18, United States Code, to mandate a life sentence for repeat sex offenders. H.R. 3855: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 607 Pershing Drive in Laclede, Missouri, as the "General John J. Pershing Post Office". (108th Congress) H.R. 3855: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 607 Pershing Drive in Laclede, Missouri, as the "General John J. Pershing Post Office". H. Amd. 499: Amendment sought to preempt state laws regarding vicarious liability for rental car and truck owners. H.R. 454: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide to employers a tax credit for compensation paid during the period employees are performing service as members of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard. (108th Congress) H.R. 454: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide to employers a tax credit for compensation paid during the period employees are performing service as members of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard. H.Res. 468: Expressing disapproval of the consideration by Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of foreign laws and public opinion in their decisions, urging the end of this practice immediately to avoid setting a dangerous precedent, and urging all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution of the United States. (108th Congress) H.Res. 468: Expressing disapproval of the consideration by Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of foreign laws and public opinion in their decisions, urging the end of this practice immediately to avoid setting a dangerous precedent, and urging all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 278: Date Certain Tax Code Replacement Act (108th Congress) H.R. 278: Date Certain Tax Code Replacement Act H.R. 1517: Land Reinvestment Act (108th Congress) H.R. 1517: Land Reinvestment Act H.R. 2235: Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 2235: Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2003 H.R. 1844: To suspend temporarily the duty on Bronate Advanced. (109th Congress) H.R. 1844: To suspend temporarily the duty on Bronate Advanced. H.R. 1638: Commodities Exchange Improvements Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 1638: Commodities Exchange Improvements Act of 2005 H.R. 3300: Endangered Species Improvements Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 3300: Endangered Species Improvements Act of 2005 H.R. 466: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to delegate to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade the functions relating to trade adjustment assistance for firms, and for other purposes. (109th Congress) H.R. 466: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to delegate to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade the functions relating to trade adjustment assistance for firms, and for other purposes. H.R. 1912: Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 1912: Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2005 H.R. 325: Hybrid HOV Access Act (109th Congress) H.R. 325: Hybrid HOV Access Act H.Res. 1033: Condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his anti-American remarks at the September 20, 2006, United Nations General Assembly meeting. (109th Congress) H.Res. 1033: Condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his anti-American remarks at the September 20, 2006, United Nations General Assembly meeting. H.R. 97: Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act (109th Congress) H.R. 97: Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act H. Amd. 692: Amendment requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to submit to Congress a report explaining the rationale and circumstances leading to the sponsorship by the Department of Health and Human Services, and the participation by employees of such department, in a conference conducted by the Harm Reduction Coalition and the Harm Reduction Project on August 19th and 20th, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah, titled the "1st National Conference on Methamphetamine, HIV, and Hepatitis Science & Response". H. Amd. 28: Amendment preempts state laws regarding vicarious liability for rental car and truck owners. H.Con.Res. 482: Expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 482: Expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts. H.R. 2942: Sexual Predator Sentencing Act (109th Congress) H.R. 2942: Sexual Predator Sentencing Act H.R. 2943: SABIR Act (109th Congress) H.R. 2943: SABIR Act H.R. 2868: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. (109th Congress) H.R. 2868: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. H.R. 4454: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the amendment of a claim for abatement, remission, or refund of tax imposed on distilled spirits returned to the bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant. (109th Congress) H.R. 4454: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the amendment of a claim for abatement, remission, or refund of tax imposed on distilled spirits returned to the bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant. H.R. 96: Tory Jo's Loophole AMBER Response Act (109th Congress) H.R. 96: Tory Jo's Loophole AMBER Response Act H.R. 1843: To suspend temporarily the duty on MCPA. (109th Congress) H.R. 1843: To suspend temporarily the duty on MCPA. H.R. 1846: To suspend temporarily the duty on Bromoxynil MEO. (109th Congress) H.R. 1846: To suspend temporarily the duty on Bromoxynil MEO. H.R. 1845: To suspend temporarily the duty on Bromoxynil Octanoate Tech. (109th Congress) H.R. 1845: To suspend temporarily the duty on Bromoxynil Octanoate Tech. H.R. 2653: To provide for priority consideration for grade crossing safety improvements where there have been serious collisions. (110th Congress) H.R. 2653: To provide for priority consideration for grade crossing safety improvements where there have been serious collisions. H.R. 4632: To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures containing Pyrasulfotole: 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethylpyrazol-4-yl 2-mesyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ketone; and Bromoxynil Octanoate: 2,4-Dibromo-6-cyanophenyl octanoate; and Bromoxynil Heptanoate: 2,4-Dibromo-6-cyanophenyl heptanoate. (110th Congress) H.R. 4632: To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures containing Pyrasulfotole: 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethylpyrazol-4-yl 2-mesyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ketone; and Bromoxynil Octanoate: 2,4-Dibromo-6-cyanophenyl octanoate; and Bromoxynil Heptanoate: 2,4-Dibromo-6-cyanophenyl heptanoate. H.R. 6239: NCLB Recess Until Reauthorization Act (110th Congress) H.R. 6239: NCLB Recess Until Reauthorization Act H.R. 4633: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-ol and 1,3-Dimethylpyrazol-5-one. (110th Congress) H.R. 4633: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-5-ol and 1,3-Dimethylpyrazol-5-one. H.R. 2569: Rural Broadband Deployment Act (110th Congress) H.R. 2569: Rural Broadband Deployment Act H.Con.Res. 404: Supporting the goals and ideals of Complaint Free Wednesday. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 404: Supporting the goals and ideals of Complaint Free Wednesday. H.R. 5099: To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish additional goals for airport master plans. (110th Congress) H.R. 5099: To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish additional goals for airport master plans. H.Res. 1130: Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being. (110th Congress) H.Res. 1130: Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being. H.R. 4631: To suspend temporarily the duty on products containing 3-Mesityl-2-oxo-1-oxaspiroY4.4?non-3-en-4-yl 3,3-dimethylbutyrate. (110th Congress) H.R. 4631: To suspend temporarily the duty on products containing 3-Mesityl-2-oxo-1-oxaspiroY4.4?non-3-en-4-yl 3,3-dimethylbutyrate. H.R. 4629: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(Methylthio)-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzoic acid. (110th Congress) H.R. 4629: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(Methylthio)-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzoic acid. H.Res. 871: Opposing the United States Sentencing Commissions decision to reduce crack cocaine sentences. (110th Congress) H.Res. 871: Opposing the United States Sentencing Commissions decision to reduce crack cocaine sentences. H.R. 4057: Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 4057: Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 6038: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6038: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2008 H.R. 5866: Streamlining America's Various Energy Needs Act (110th Congress) H.R. 5866: Streamlining America's Various Energy Needs Act H.R. 4261: Safe Toys Act (110th Congress) H.R. 4261: Safe Toys Act H.R. 4635: To suspend temporarily the duty on Product mixtures containing Thiencarbazone-methyl (Methyl 4-({Y(3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-tria zol-1-yl)carbonyl?amino} sulfonyl)-5-methylthiophene-3-caroxylate) & Isoxadifen-ethyl (ethyl 4,5-dihydro-5,5-diphenyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate) & Isoxaflutole(5-Cyclospropyl-4-(2-Methylsulfonyl-4-Trifluorom ethylbenxoyl)Isoxazole)). (110th Congress) H.R. 4635: To suspend temporarily the duty on Product mixtures containing Thiencarbazone-methyl (Methyl 4-({Y(3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-tria zol-1-yl)carbonyl?amino} sulfonyl)-5-methylthiophene-3-caroxylate) & Isoxadifen-ethyl (ethyl 4,5-dihydro-5,5-diphenyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate) & Isoxaflutole(5-Cyclospropyl-4-(2-Methylsulfonyl-4-Trifluorom ethylbenxoyl)Isoxazole)). H.R. 4636: To suspend temporarily the duy on Cyprosulfamide: N-( {4-YCyclopropylamino) carbonyl?phenyl}sulfonyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (CAS No. Cyprosulfamide: 221667-31-8). (110th Congress) H.R. 4636: To suspend temporarily the duy on Cyprosulfamide: N-( {4-YCyclopropylamino) carbonyl?phenyl}sulfonyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (CAS No. Cyprosulfamide: 221667-31-8). H.R. 4630: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Chloro-6-(methylthio)toluene. (110th Congress) H.R. 4630: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Chloro-6-(methylthio)toluene. H.R. 4628: To suspend temporarily the duty on products containing (E)-N-Y(2-Chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl) methyl?-N-methylYoxido(oxo)hydrazono? methanediamine or N-Y(2-Chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methyl?-N-{(E)-(methylamino) Yoxido(oxo)hydrazono? methyl}-amine. (110th Congress) H.R. 4628: To suspend temporarily the duty on products containing (E)-N-Y(2-Chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl) methyl?-N-methylYoxido(oxo)hydrazono? methanediamine or N-Y(2-Chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methyl?-N-{(E)-(methylamino) Yoxido(oxo)hydrazono? methyl}-amine. H.R. 4634: To suspend temporarily the duty on Products containing ( ) -2-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-diemthylbenzofuran-5-yl methansulfonate. (110th Congress) H.R. 4634: To suspend temporarily the duty on Products containing ( ) -2-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-diemthylbenzofuran-5-yl methansulfonate. H.R. 4498: Tory Jo's Loophole AMBER Response Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 4498: Tory Jo's Loophole AMBER Response Act of 2007 H.R. 5568: Start Building a Real Fence Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5568: Start Building a Real Fence Act of 2008 H.R. 3064: Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3064: Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.Res. 173: 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. (111th Congress) H.Res. 173: 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. H.Res. 848: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support repairing and rehabilitating United States national transportation infrastructure, including bridges not located on a Federal-aid highway. (111th Congress) H.Res. 848: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support repairing and rehabilitating United States national transportation infrastructure, including bridges not located on a Federal-aid highway. H.Res. 699: Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard. (111th Congress) H.Res. 699: Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard. H.R. 4075: Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4075: Teacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2767: Investing in Tomorrow's Technology Act (111th Congress) H.R. 2767: Investing in Tomorrow's Technology Act H.R. 990: ACCESS Act 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 990: ACCESS Act 2009 H.Res. 232: Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of literacy. (111th Congress) H.Res. 232: Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of literacy. H.R. 4496: Helping Small Business Compete Act of 2010 (111th Congress) H.R. 4496: Helping Small Business Compete Act of 2010 H.R. 3005: Streamlining America's Various Energy Needs Act (111th Congress) H.R. 3005: Streamlining America's Various Energy Needs Act H.R. 4372: Bridge Ice and Snow Prevention Pilot Program Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4372: Bridge Ice and Snow Prevention Pilot Program Act of 2009 H.R. 664: Economic Stimulus Enhancement and Tax Relief Permanency Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 664: Economic Stimulus Enhancement and Tax Relief Permanency Act of 2009 H.Res. 374: Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being. (111th Congress) H.Res. 374: Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being. H.R. 3776: Helping Make Health Insurance Affordable for Individuals and Small Businesses Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3776: Helping Make Health Insurance Affordable for Individuals and Small Businesses Act of 2009