Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@cleaver.house.gov
This is the official Bluesky page of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, representing Missouri's Fifth District (#MO05).
My heart breaks for the victims and those traumatized by the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
As we grieve with those devastated by the latest act of antisemitism and gun violence, let us also stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters by continuing to condemn hate in all forms.
As we grieve with those devastated by the latest act of antisemitism and gun violence, let us also stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters by continuing to condemn hate in all forms.
Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in almost 30 years has sparked an outpouring of grief, anger and solidarity from the country’s roughly 120,000 Jews, which include the highest per capita population of Holocaust survivors outside of Israel. https://wapo.st/48DyZfp
December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My heart breaks for the victims and those traumatized by the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
As we grieve with those devastated by the latest act of antisemitism and gun violence, let us also stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters by continuing to condemn hate in all forms.
As we grieve with those devastated by the latest act of antisemitism and gun violence, let us also stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters by continuing to condemn hate in all forms.
Ranking Member Waters, Chairman Flood, Chairman Hill, and I have worked on legislation that cuts unnecessary red tape, accelerates the development of affordable housing, and reduces costs for families.
We’re proud to introduce the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
We’re proud to introduce the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Ranking Member Cleaver, Chairman Flood, Ranking Member Waters, and Chairman Hill Release Bipartisan, Comprehensive Housing Package
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance, Mike Flood (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing & Ins...
cleaver.house.gov
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ranking Member Waters, Chairman Flood, Chairman Hill, and I have worked on legislation that cuts unnecessary red tape, accelerates the development of affordable housing, and reduces costs for families.
We’re proud to introduce the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
We’re proud to introduce the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
“The tax guidance is the latest win for large corporations and would provide additional tax benefits to companies”
Meanwhile, the administration is allowing ACA tax credits to expire, ensuring health care costs skyrocket for working-class families.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Meanwhile, the administration is allowing ACA tax credits to expire, ensuring health care costs skyrocket for working-class families.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Administration Plans to Boost Tax Break for Corporations
The Treasury Department is preparing to release a corporate tax workaround that would deliver large tax savings to companies including Salesforce Inc. and Qualcomm Inc.
www.bloomberg.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“The tax guidance is the latest win for large corporations and would provide additional tax benefits to companies”
Meanwhile, the administration is allowing ACA tax credits to expire, ensuring health care costs skyrocket for working-class families.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Meanwhile, the administration is allowing ACA tax credits to expire, ensuring health care costs skyrocket for working-class families.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
After seeing several allegations of abuse at veterinary schools, including 100-hour workweeks without pay, I’m calling on these institutions to provide information about the protections in place to prevent the exploitation of students.
www.missourinet.com/2025/12/12/m...
www.missourinet.com/2025/12/12/m...
Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls on veterinary schools to address ‘systemic abuse’ of students - Missourinet
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. 5th District, is calling on veterinary schools nationwide to address allegations of systemic abuse impacting students. He told Missourinet that many vet schools are us...
www.missourinet.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
After seeing several allegations of abuse at veterinary schools, including 100-hour workweeks without pay, I’m calling on these institutions to provide information about the protections in place to prevent the exploitation of students.
www.missourinet.com/2025/12/12/m...
www.missourinet.com/2025/12/12/m...
It is essential that we take steps today to prepare our nation and our workforce for the economic consequences that are rapidly approaching with the growing adoption of AI.
That’s why I’ve introduced the Workforce of the Future Act with @replamonica.bsky.social.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
That’s why I’ve introduced the Workforce of the Future Act with @replamonica.bsky.social.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Reps. Cleaver, McIver Reintroduce Bill to Protect and Prepare Workers for Economic Impact of AI
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Tech Initiative, along with Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), reintrod...
cleaver.house.gov
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It is essential that we take steps today to prepare our nation and our workforce for the economic consequences that are rapidly approaching with the growing adoption of AI.
That’s why I’ve introduced the Workforce of the Future Act with @replamonica.bsky.social.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
That’s why I’ve introduced the Workforce of the Future Act with @replamonica.bsky.social.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Senator Durbin is absolutely right: the power to declare war lies with Congress.
The American people want the administration to focus on lowering costs for hardworking families—not instigating another regime change war to secure more oil reserves for Big Oil.
The American people want the administration to focus on lowering costs for hardworking families—not instigating another regime change war to secure more oil reserves for Big Oil.
Durbin: "Any president before he engages in act of war has to have the authorization of the American people through Congress ... this president is preparing for an invasion of Venezuela. Simply said. And if the American people are in favor of that, I'd be surprised."
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Senator Durbin is absolutely right: the power to declare war lies with Congress.
The American people want the administration to focus on lowering costs for hardworking families—not instigating another regime change war to secure more oil reserves for Big Oil.
The American people want the administration to focus on lowering costs for hardworking families—not instigating another regime change war to secure more oil reserves for Big Oil.
It is deeply disappointing that Congressional Republicans continue to block an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working-class families afford health care.
Tens of millions of Americans, including 48,000 Missourians in #MO05, will see their premiums sky rocket because of it.
Tens of millions of Americans, including 48,000 Missourians in #MO05, will see their premiums sky rocket because of it.
BREAKING: The Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans in 2026.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It is deeply disappointing that Congressional Republicans continue to block an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working-class families afford health care.
Tens of millions of Americans, including 48,000 Missourians in #MO05, will see their premiums sky rocket because of it.
Tens of millions of Americans, including 48,000 Missourians in #MO05, will see their premiums sky rocket because of it.
The president’s extreme and inhumane mass deportation agenda undermines the civil liberties of American citizens and endangers beloved members of our community.
We all must continue to stand up, speak out, and demand accountability for these abuses of power.
We all must continue to stand up, speak out, and demand accountability for these abuses of power.
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The president’s extreme and inhumane mass deportation agenda undermines the civil liberties of American citizens and endangers beloved members of our community.
We all must continue to stand up, speak out, and demand accountability for these abuses of power.
We all must continue to stand up, speak out, and demand accountability for these abuses of power.
After securing $15 million in federal funding to support the redevelopment of Parade Park, I’m thrilled that the Missouri Housing Development Commission has approved a package of federal and state support, demonstrating significant backing for affordable housing.
www.kctv5.com/2025/12/10/s...
www.kctv5.com/2025/12/10/s...
State approves nearly $50M for Parade Park Homes as demolition set to begin soon
The State has approved $40 million for the Parade Park Homes redevelopment project, with demolition set to begin soon.
www.kctv5.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
After securing $15 million in federal funding to support the redevelopment of Parade Park, I’m thrilled that the Missouri Housing Development Commission has approved a package of federal and state support, demonstrating significant backing for affordable housing.
www.kctv5.com/2025/12/10/s...
www.kctv5.com/2025/12/10/s...
The president has no solutions to lower costs for American families—so he falls back on xenophobia and scapegoating immigrants.
How does this help American families afford their groceries, housing, or health care?
apnews.com/article/trum...
How does this help American families afford their groceries, housing, or health care?
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The president has no solutions to lower costs for American families—so he falls back on xenophobia and scapegoating immigrants.
How does this help American families afford their groceries, housing, or health care?
apnews.com/article/trum...
How does this help American families afford their groceries, housing, or health care?
apnews.com/article/trum...
After starting a trade war that has devastated Missouri farmers, the president is giving a Band-Aid to American producers that won’t arrive until next year.
Our farmers want open markets and a level playing field—not another handout that won’t address the crisis.
Our farmers want open markets and a level playing field—not another handout that won’t address the crisis.
Soybean farmer: This is a Band-Aid on an open wound. I've been farming 21 years now, and this is by far the most serious economic situation that I've experienced. The American farmer is the best in the world. We simply need a level playing field and opportunity moving forward
December 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
After starting a trade war that has devastated Missouri farmers, the president is giving a Band-Aid to American producers that won’t arrive until next year.
Our farmers want open markets and a level playing field—not another handout that won’t address the crisis.
Our farmers want open markets and a level playing field—not another handout that won’t address the crisis.
Millions of American families are about to see their health care premiums more than double in cost if ACA tax credits are not extended.
But Republicans don’t care and are willing to let health care costs skyrocket.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
But Republicans don’t care and are willing to let health care costs skyrocket.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
GOP moves to let Obamacare subsidies expire as Trump promises ‘money to the people’
As the president rails against insurance companies, other Republicans say allowing a subsidy lapse is “not acceptable.”
www.politico.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Millions of American families are about to see their health care premiums more than double in cost if ACA tax credits are not extended.
But Republicans don’t care and are willing to let health care costs skyrocket.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
But Republicans don’t care and are willing to let health care costs skyrocket.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
While colleges should provide rigorous curriculums that guarantee students will receive the best education & experience possible, we must also ensure students are not being exploited.
With numerous allegations of abuse at veterinary schools, I’m demanding answers.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
With numerous allegations of abuse at veterinary schools, I’m demanding answers.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Cleaver Raises Concerns Regarding Systemic Abuse at American Veterinary Schools, Calls for Information from Institutions
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) raised concerns about allegations of systemic abuse at numerous veterinary schools across the country. In a letter to 36 vete...
cleaver.house.gov
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
While colleges should provide rigorous curriculums that guarantee students will receive the best education & experience possible, we must also ensure students are not being exploited.
With numerous allegations of abuse at veterinary schools, I’m demanding answers.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
With numerous allegations of abuse at veterinary schools, I’m demanding answers.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
While American families were concerned about affordability, Republicans spent all year working to slash taxes for the wealthy and rip health care away from working-class families.
Americans deserve better.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Americans deserve better.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
'People aren't dumb': Republicans worry they're not doing enough on affordability
Republican lawmakers, aides and strategists tell NBC News they worry that high prices and their party’s poor messaging on affordability could cost them in the midterms.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
While American families were concerned about affordability, Republicans spent all year working to slash taxes for the wealthy and rip health care away from working-class families.
Americans deserve better.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Americans deserve better.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
The Trump family has made billions of dollars in the past year by selling access to the White House.
But hardworking American families should be forced to ration food and withhold toys from their children this holiday season because of his failed policies.
But hardworking American families should be forced to ration food and withhold toys from their children this holiday season because of his failed policies.
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Trump family has made billions of dollars in the past year by selling access to the White House.
But hardworking American families should be forced to ration food and withhold toys from their children this holiday season because of his failed policies.
But hardworking American families should be forced to ration food and withhold toys from their children this holiday season because of his failed policies.
Americans are struggling to stay afloat because of the president’s reckless tariff taxes and regressive economic policies.
Instead of cutting taxes for billionaires, Congress should be focused on extending ACA tax credits and providing relief to hardworking families.
Instead of cutting taxes for billionaires, Congress should be focused on extending ACA tax credits and providing relief to hardworking families.
NY FED: Percentage of households who think their financial situation will be better off over the next year:
Matches a two-year low.
@nicktimiraos.bsky.social
www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomi...
Matches a two-year low.
@nicktimiraos.bsky.social
www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomi...
December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Americans are struggling to stay afloat because of the president’s reckless tariff taxes and regressive economic policies.
Instead of cutting taxes for billionaires, Congress should be focused on extending ACA tax credits and providing relief to hardworking families.
Instead of cutting taxes for billionaires, Congress should be focused on extending ACA tax credits and providing relief to hardworking families.
As Missouri families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of groceries, housing, and health care, the president gave himself an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus” on the economy.
Completely out of touch with the needs of working-class Americans.
Completely out of touch with the needs of working-class Americans.
POLITICO: I wonder what grade you'd give the economy
TRUMP: A+
POLITICO: A+?
TRUMP: A+++++
TRUMP: A+
POLITICO: A+?
TRUMP: A+++++
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
As Missouri families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of groceries, housing, and health care, the president gave himself an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus” on the economy.
Completely out of touch with the needs of working-class Americans.
Completely out of touch with the needs of working-class Americans.
Come January, ACA tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their premiums will expire.
Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing—but we need a handful of Republicans to join us in the fight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing—but we need a handful of Republicans to join us in the fight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Obamacare Users Will Be Asked to Pay More for Plans That Cover Less
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Come January, ACA tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their premiums will expire.
Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing—but we need a handful of Republicans to join us in the fight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Every House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing—but we need a handful of Republicans to join us in the fight.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
The American people overwhelmingly support the Affordable Care Act.
So why are Republicans in Congress working every day to eliminate ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford quality health care?
thehill.com/policy/healt...
So why are Republicans in Congress working every day to eliminate ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford quality health care?
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The American people overwhelmingly support the Affordable Care Act.
So why are Republicans in Congress working every day to eliminate ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford quality health care?
thehill.com/policy/healt...
So why are Republicans in Congress working every day to eliminate ACA tax credits that help working-class families afford quality health care?
thehill.com/policy/healt...
Millions of Americans will lose their health care if ACA tax credits are not extended.
Every @housedemocrats.bsky.social has signed a discharge petition to prevent that from happening—and we won’t stop fighting to protect the health care of working-class families.
abcnews.go.com/Health/1-4-a...
Every @housedemocrats.bsky.social has signed a discharge petition to prevent that from happening—and we won’t stop fighting to protect the health care of working-class families.
abcnews.go.com/Health/1-4-a...
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would 'very likely' forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll
One in four Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act are considering going without health insurance if their monthly payments double next year, a new KFF poll finds.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Millions of Americans will lose their health care if ACA tax credits are not extended.
Every @housedemocrats.bsky.social has signed a discharge petition to prevent that from happening—and we won’t stop fighting to protect the health care of working-class families.
abcnews.go.com/Health/1-4-a...
Every @housedemocrats.bsky.social has signed a discharge petition to prevent that from happening—and we won’t stop fighting to protect the health care of working-class families.
abcnews.go.com/Health/1-4-a...
The president started a trade war that has crushed American farmers across the heartland and raised grocery prices on hardworking families.
Now he’s attempting to put out the fire he started.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Now he’s attempting to put out the fire he started.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump to Unveil $12 Billion Bailout for Farmers
The financial aid comes as the agriculture sector grapples with the fallout from the president’s tariffs.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The president started a trade war that has crushed American farmers across the heartland and raised grocery prices on hardworking families.
Now he’s attempting to put out the fire he started.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Now he’s attempting to put out the fire he started.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
We’re 23 days away from ACA tax credits expiring—which will send health care premiums skyrocketing.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social have a plan to provide relief to working-class families.
We need a handful of Republicans to help us lower costs for millions of Americans.
www.notus.org/congress/aca...
@housedemocrats.bsky.social have a plan to provide relief to working-class families.
We need a handful of Republicans to help us lower costs for millions of Americans.
www.notus.org/congress/aca...
New Week, No New Plan: ACA Subsidies Issue Takes Center Stage
There are many proposals floating around both chambers on Capitol Hill, but none of them are expected to pass.
www.notus.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We’re 23 days away from ACA tax credits expiring—which will send health care premiums skyrocketing.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social have a plan to provide relief to working-class families.
We need a handful of Republicans to help us lower costs for millions of Americans.
www.notus.org/congress/aca...
@housedemocrats.bsky.social have a plan to provide relief to working-class families.
We need a handful of Republicans to help us lower costs for millions of Americans.
www.notus.org/congress/aca...
Every single House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to extend ACA tax credits that will prevent a spike in health care premiums for tens of millions of Americans.
All we need is a handful of Republicans to join us and help save health care for working-class families.
All we need is a handful of Republicans to join us and help save health care for working-class families.
Affordable Care Act subsidies that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance will expire in less than a month.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
Households will probably face spiking insurance costs next year if a bipartisan deal can’t be reached.
Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely
With a ticking clock and no clear bipartisan path forward, extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies is becoming more challenging.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Every single House Democrat has signed a discharge petition to extend ACA tax credits that will prevent a spike in health care premiums for tens of millions of Americans.
All we need is a handful of Republicans to join us and help save health care for working-class families.
All we need is a handful of Republicans to join us and help save health care for working-class families.
The Trump administration is making it more difficult for families to get essential vaccines that are proven to keep their babies safe.
This decision goes against decades of evidence-backed data and will make America less healthy.
It’s shameful.
This decision goes against decades of evidence-backed data and will make America less healthy.
It’s shameful.
Breaking News: A federal vaccine committee voted to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B, a highly infectious virus that leads to chronic liver disease in most infected children.
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
A federal panel voted on Friday to recommend halting the at-birth shots for all infants, in a step toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of upending the nation’s vaccine policy.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Trump administration is making it more difficult for families to get essential vaccines that are proven to keep their babies safe.
This decision goes against decades of evidence-backed data and will make America less healthy.
It’s shameful.
This decision goes against decades of evidence-backed data and will make America less healthy.
It’s shameful.
“Artificial Christmas trees will cost an estimated 10% to 20% more this season than they did last year because of increased tariff costs”
The president and his tariff taxes are stealing Christmas joy from families across the country
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
The president and his tariff taxes are stealing Christmas joy from families across the country
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Tariffs could be coming for your Christmas tree
Mass market Christmas decor, including artificial trees, hasn't been manufactured in the United States for decades.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“Artificial Christmas trees will cost an estimated 10% to 20% more this season than they did last year because of increased tariff costs”
The president and his tariff taxes are stealing Christmas joy from families across the country
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
The president and his tariff taxes are stealing Christmas joy from families across the country
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...