Sam Graves

Government, Business, Fuel

Missouri Rep. Sam Graves Consistent in Support of VMT Funding Approach

Sam Graves Graves agrees with DeFazio's support of the VMT. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)

When policymakers kick off debate on “pay-fors” for a long-term infrastructure plan, the vehicle-miles-traveled funding approach that seems to be gaining bipartisan support in Congress is expected to play a major role.

Eugene Mulero | Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
Government, Business

House GOP Names Sam Graves as Ranking Member of Transportation Committee

Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) Graves listens during a roundtable discussion. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)

The top authorizer of policy related to highways and transit systems in the U.S. House of Representatives was tapped to serve as the leading Republican on the chamber’s transportation panel when a new Congress convenes in January.

Eugene Mulero | Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

House Highways Subpanel Chairman Sam Graves Touts Bipartisanship on Infrastructure Policy

Sam Grave Graves listens during a roundtable discussion on emerging trucking technologies. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)

The top Republican authorizer on highways and transit policy in the U.S. House pledged to work alongside Democrats in crafting a long-term measure that would be designed to maintain and modernize the country’s infrastructure system.

Eugene Mulero | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2018
Government, Business

House Highways Leader Sam Graves Optimistic About Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Passage

Missouri Rep. Sam Graves and Transport Topics Staff Reporter Eugene Mulero Graves tells TT's Mulero he is optimistic a deal will be reached on an infrastructure bill. (Office of Rep. Sam Graves)

WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, among the leading candidates to succeed outgoing Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster next year, said he is optimistic about the chances of advancing a massive infrastructure plan this year.

Eugene Mulero | Staff Reporter
January 12, 2018
Government, Business

Long-Term Highway Funding Fix Achievable Before FAST Act Expires, Says Rep. Sam Graves

Graves courtesy of ARTBA

The chairman of the subcommittee on highways in the House said he is optimistic Congress will agree on a long-term funding fix for infrastructure projects before a highway law expires in 2020.

Eugene Mulero | Staff Reporter
September 28, 2016
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