Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05)

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Overall Summary

Representative Cleaver's public record suggests that NASA's Science Mission Directorate may not be a primary focus. He does not hold any space-related committee assignments, and his public statements and legislative priorities tend to center on local economic development, housing, and social issues. While he supports federal science funding generally and climate action, there is limited explicit evidence connecting these priorities directly to NASA's unique contributions in space or Earth science, and direct NASA science contract activity in his district has been minimal.

Despite these challenges, opportunities for advocacy exist. His vote for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 indicates a willingness to support federal science investments, including those rejecting cuts. Furthermore, the University of Missouri-Kansas City's participation in the NASA Missouri Space Grant Consortium and a small NASA contract to a local company provide tangible connections that advocates can leverage to highlight the benefits of increased NASA science funding for his constituents.

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About Emanuel Cleaver

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Additional Sources

[1] krps.org

"Page Title: 'Guns should go silent' — Kansas City Congressman Emanuel Cleaver joins calls for cease-fire. Publish Date: . Main Textual Content:. In a meeting with constituents and faith leaders, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat..." https://www.krps.org/missouri-news/2023-11-19/guns-should-go-silent-kansas-city-congressman-emanuel-cleaver-joins-calls-for-cease-fire