Sam Graves

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026, which requires certain aircraft to be equipped with collision mitigation technology and addresses national airspace system safety.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass S. 2503, the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act, to require aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In and improve aviation safety.

Graves rose in support of H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act, stating that the Clean Water Act permitting regime is broken because it takes up to 18 months to receive permits for infrastructure projects and allows states to weaponize the Clean Water Act for non-water-quality reasons.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4275, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 137, which designates the House Press Gallery rooms as the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery."

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 152, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, which amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require a study on streamlining disaster assistance information collection and preliminary damage assessments.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 192, the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act, which requires Amtrak to publicly disclose base pay and bonus compensation of its executive leadership team.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 153, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act, which would establish an online repository for reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 164, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025, which amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide hazard mitigation assistance for electric utilities.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 189, a bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 144, the Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act, which requires the Tennessee Valley Authority to submit annual reports disclosing the names, salaries, and duties of employees at the management level or above earning compensation at or greater than the maximum rate of basic pay for grade GS-15.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.