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1135 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2506
Campaign Finance (2026)
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Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Sam Graves is a Republican Representative from Missouri's 6th District who chairs the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and is the dean of Missouri's congressional delegation.
Background
Sam Graves was born on November 7, 1963. Before entering the U.S. House of Representatives, he served for eight years in the Missouri General Assembly, where he was elected to both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate. His education and professional history prior to his legislative service are not recorded in the source.
Political career
Before entering federal office, Sam Graves served eight years in the Missouri General Assembly, where he was elected once to the Missouri House of Representatives and twice to the Missouri Senate. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000 and has held office since 2001. Following the retirement of Senator Roy Blunt in 2023, he became the dean of Missouri's congressional delegation.
Current focus
Graves, Sam represents the 6th congressional district of MO in the U.S. House. Graves, Sam chairs the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. They also serve on the House Committee on Armed Services and the Tactical Air and Land Forces. They have sponsored 122 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8870; H.R. 7613; H.R. 7328.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
122
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes