119th Congress

The bipartisan resolution designates October 26 as a day of recognition honoring all U.S. service members deployed overseas and their families

Congressman Bell: “The missed birthdays, the empty chair at the table, the long stretches without a phone call: those are sacrifices and an honorable commitment to this nation”

St. Louis, Missouri – Today, Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) issued the following statement on the need to hold corporate landlords accountable, as about 150 Northern Village families face displacement.

" My office has been in frequent touch with stakeholders in the county regarding the conditions at Northern Village.

The bipartisan Frontline Innovation Act would let the Defense Innovation Unit evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies

Years of war have pushed Ukraine to innovate in drones, unmanned systems, and electronic warfare

Bell recently returned from a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to Ukraine

The bipartisan provision, already in both the House and Senate bills, would require one department-wide standard for swastikas, nooses, and other symbols of hate

Congressman Bell, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, worked to secure the provision in the House version of the defense bill

Bell also serves on the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism

St. Louis, Missouri – Today, Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) issued the following statement on the need for greater accountability and humane treatment in the practices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Today, Congressman Bell announced $10,798,968 in federal funds for the Junior College District of St. Louis to expand its workforce training opportunities

The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program 

Previously, Congressman Bell worked at the Florissant Valley Community College campus, which is part of the Junior College District of St. Louis

Today, St. Louis-based Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) announced the company's successful bid for the U.S. Navy's next-generation carrier fighter that will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

In total, the contract is worth billions and is expected to bring new, high-paying jobs for St. Louis-area workers and suppliers

Today, Congressman Bell announced $2,677,061 for Missouri Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Harris-Stowe State University and Lincoln University

Congressman Bell: “With adequate federal funding, they [HBCUs] can continue to educate Black Americans from Missouri and beyond for generations to come”

Today, Congressman Wesley Bell announced the introduction of his bipartisan Relief Without Delay Act

The bill keeps disaster aid flowing during shutdowns, cuts bureaucratic delays, and invests in tornado preparedness

The legislation builds on Bell’s previous efforts to overhaul the disaster aid process

The resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program 

Additionally, the legislation celebrates the enduring partnership between the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) led a letter, signed by U.S.

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) released the following statement in response to deadly storms that devastated the St. Louis region:

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond:

“Kit Bond served Missouri with dedication—as Governor, Senator, and public servant for decades. His commitment to our state was unwavering. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
 

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Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) announced that the City of St. Louis has been awarded $4,902,750 through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. This funding will support the design phase of a new public-use deicing pad and containment facility at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), along with Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), led a letter to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi raising serious concerns over the potential nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Today, Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The resolution honors the more than one million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease and calls for increased public awareness, federal research investment, and support for individuals and families affected by the condition.

WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.), Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.), and LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) introduced the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act, which would invest $360 million in grant funding to establish state and local gun buyback programs to help prevent gun violence, remove unwanted firearms from communities nationwide and empower local safety efforts.

Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, last week, Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) introduced his first major legislative package in Congress: the Justice Forward Agenda. The bold, two-part initiative aims to transform the criminal legal system by shifting away from punishment and incarceration and toward community-based alternatives that promote prevention, stability, and public safety.

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Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) met with union members from across the St. Louis region at Iron Workers Local 396 to discuss issues surrounding labor rights under the new administration including threats to the right to organize and collectively bargain. They also discussed Bell’s efforts to protect civil service members as well as opportunities for expanding workforce and apprenticeship training.