U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 5th district since 2005, recently posted a series of statements on social media criticizing Republican economic policies and advocating for bipartisan solutions to national issues.
On September 18, 2025, Cleaver criticized recent government actions by stating, "The president and House Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living. Instead, their tariff taxes and Big Ugly Bill are raising prices, killing good-paying jobs, and making life harder for American families."
Later that day, Cleaver highlighted his efforts to address housing affordability in collaboration with other lawmakers. He wrote on September 18, 2025: "Had a great discussion with @USRepMikeFlood & @Up4Growth about our bipartisan work to address America’s national housing affordability crisis. The American people are demanding action to lower the cost of housing—and we won’t stop fighting to make that a reality."
On September 19, 2025, Cleaver reiterated his opposition to certain Republican initiatives affecting healthcare costs. He stated: "Democrats will not support the reckless Republican assault on Americans’ healthcare, including the partisan CR that will drive up prices for Missouri families. The GOP must come back to the table & negotiate a bipartisan budget bill that lowers costs & meets the needs of our".
Cleaver has been an active figure in Congress since succeeding Karen McCarthy in 2005 and is known for his focus on issues such as economic fairness and affordable housing. Born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1944 and currently residing in Kansas City, Cleaver graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972.
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