Quick Info
| Profession | U.S. Congressman, Chairman of House Transportation, Infrastructure Committee |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Tarkio, Missouri |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Farm outside Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri |
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| Wife's Occupation | Kindergarten teacher, Tarkio R-1 School District |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Lesley Graves |
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Family
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| Occupation | Sixth-generation family farmer, raises corn, soybeans, hogs, and cattle with father and brother |
Career
| State Representative | 1992-1994 |
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| State Senator, 12th District | 1994-2000 |
| U.S. House of Representatives, Missouri's 6th District | 2001-present, 13th term as of 2024 |
| Key Roles | Chairman, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (2019-2022 as lead Republican, 2023-present as Chairman); Member, House Armed Services Committee; Former Chairman, House Small Business Committee (2009-2015); Former Chairman, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; Former Ranking Republican Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Eagle Scout Award recipient | |
| 2. 1990 Outstanding Young Farmer in Missouri | |
| 3. 1991 Outstanding Young Farmer in the United States | |
| 4. Past president of Rotary | |
| 5. Active in Farm Bureau, served in nearly every county position including president | |
| 6. Professional pilot | |
| 7. Selected as Outstanding Freshman Legislator in Agriculture during Missouri House service (1992-1994) | |
| 8. Member of Northwest Missouri State University Agriculture Advisory Committee | |
| 9. Member of University Extension Council | |
| 10. Serves on Agricultural Advisory Committees of both Missouri U.S. Senators |