Rep. Sam Graves
Coverage of Rep. Sam Graves in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri Republicans push change that would make it harder to collect taxes on private planes
Missouri Republicans, led by U.S. Rep. Bob Onder, are pushing a federal law change that would prevent state and local governments from using aircraft-location data for tax enforcement. This could make it harder to collect taxes on private planes registered in states like Montana with no sales or property taxes. Missouri tax officials say this complicates their ability to assess and collect taxes on aircraft based in the state.
- House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash
The House will vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill aimed at preventing midair collisions after a deadly crash near Washington, D.C. The legislation requires advanced tracking technology, updated FAA procedures, and revised helicopter routes following the Jan. 29, 2025, crash that killed 67 people.