Grateful to join volunteers today for a drive-by pantry serving veterans and their families. We owe them more than words can ever say.

Some partial justice today: It only took 51 days for Mike Johnson to do his job—but we can finally celebrate that Rep. Adelita Grijlava is official!!

Hardworking families across America are feeling enough pain from the Republican-led government shutdown, but there is no legal reason that hunger should be added to its consequences.

Over $5 billion in SNAP funds for November are available right now—the Trump administration is simply refusing to release them. It’s not just deeply wrong but it’s also against the law.

House Democrats are fighting this tooth and nail. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/co...

Most folks don’t realize how much their Representative’s office can assist them personally. By contacting my team, we can help resolve the “long-standing, time-consuming, and frustrating” issues you’ve had with the federal government—it’s our job, and we’re happy to do it—

TOMORROW is my virtual town hall! Register now: ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

I am hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM CT to talk about two issues hitting Missouri families hard—the rising cost of healthcare and the ongoing Republican government shutdown. Space is limited, so sign up soon: ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

We'll keep working to do everything possible to get help to those who need it!

Calling all student coders and creators in MO-01! The 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open for middle & high school students in our District. To register now, visit congressionalappchallenge.us

Honored to join family, friends, and colleagues in remembering William Lacy Clay Sr. His legacy of service, courage, and unwavering advocacy for civil rights and working people continues to shape the St. Louis region. May we carry his work forward with the same conviction and love for community.

In Missouri and across the country, Republicans are rigging the maps to hold onto power and drown out our voices. They know that taking away your health care to give their billionaire friends another tax cut is unpopular—so they have to cheat—

For the Epstein-th time: RELEASE THE FILES!

For the Epstein-th time: RELEASE THE FILES!

I’m grateful and happy to see every remaining living hostage finally freed and reunited with their loved ones after over two years of unimaginable suffering. This moment offers a measure of healing and a reminder of our shared humanity — Israeli and Palestinian alike.

The release of the hostages represents a substantive step toward peace, but they must be followed by a lasting end to the violence and a renewed commitment to rebuilding Gaza and securing a future where both Israelis and Palestinians can live in safety and dignity.

The United States must continue to play an active role in supporting that path forward.

During my visit to a People’s Health Center, I spoke with families who rely on the WIC program for healthy meals. The Republican-led shutdown is jeopardizing essential nutrition support for mothers & kids across MO. Congress must act now to reopen the gov’t and ensure programs like WIC are funded.

The announcement of this ceasefire agreement is a welcome and long-overdue development. We must now begin the hard but necessary work toward a lasting and just peace between Israelis and Palestinians that begins with bringing the remaining hostages home and surging aid to those that need it.

Had a GREAT time at National Night Out! Thank you to all our residents and first responders for coming out all over the region!

I joined community leaders and residents in Wellston to celebrate the grand reopening of the Wellington Family Homes—a project that represents what progress looks like when we invest in safe, affordable housing for working families—

It’s Day 6 of the government shutdown, and Republicans in Congress still have no plan in place to evade health care costs skyrocketing at the end of this year. I’m staying in the fight with House Dems. In the meantime, please check my website for resources on the government shutdown: bell.house.gov

If you have some 'pen-t' up energy and want to help save our democracy -- get your 'pen' out and sign this Initiative Petition and learn how to collect signatures! Thanks Sen. Doug Beck and all the volunteers working to ensure all Missourians voices are heard!

Republicans control both Congress and the White House. If the government shuts down, it’s on their watch. Democrats are ready to work on funding the government—but we will not be idle and let health care premiums soar for hardworking Americans—

The claim that Tylenol causes autism has not been substantiated. This is what happens when a quack with no expertise is put in charge of our health.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk was an act of horrific political violence, and I condemn it without hesitation. My heart goes out to his wife, his children, and all who loved him. No family should ever endure this kind of tragedy—

What I can and will do is work to strengthen our democracy, protect all of our communities from violence, and ensure that every American is treated with respect—

That is the responsibility I owe my constituents, and it is the work I will continue to do.

A core goal of my office is to provide gold star constituent services. If you need help with a federal agency or any issue involving the federal government, we’ve got you covered. Please call my district office at (314) 955-9980 during regular business hours—

I introduced the Gateway Partnership Act to allow the National Park Service to work directly with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Park buildings. Proud to lead efforts like these that foster regional growth for St. Louis.

Missourians are worried about how they’re going to get through the next month, the cost of living—not about the lines of Congressional districts. This latest power grab by the Admin. strips fair representation from the people of Kansas City & MO. It’s cheating. We ought to call it exactly what it is

Health equity isn’t just some slogan. It means every child, regardless of background, gets the care they deserve. When folks try to dismiss health equity, what they’re really saying is not all kids matter. I won’t let that slide.

This week, we honor Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. These heroes provide care, dignity, and independence to so many in our communities. If you know a DSP, tag them and thank them for their work!

988 has already saved lives, but too many people still don't know it's there when they need it. That’s why I introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September 8 as 988 Day—

I introduced the Healthy Servicemembers Act with Rep. Yassamin Ansari to make sure military families aren’t left to suffer from unsafe housing. Our bill requires the Department of Defense to screen & track health conditions linked to substandard housing and raise awareness about available resources—

When Americans are exposed to toxic chemicals because of their own federal government, both parties in Congress have a duty to ensure they receive the compensation and care they need—and deserve—

Anyone who downplays this and tells you there's nothing to see here or nothing to look at -- Look at them! #releaseALLtheEpsteinfiles #accountability #justice

I signed a petition to force Congress to hold a vote to release ALL of the Epstein files. These egregious crimes reach the highest levels of government—the American people deserve full transparency. Standing with survivors means refusing to let their truth be buried or suppressed any longer.

For more than 40 years, the Missouri Botanical Garden has hosted the Japanese Festival, bringing together art, dance, food, and culture for thousands of visitors each year. Proud to join our community in celebrating this rich tradition and the Japanese-American organizations that make it possible.

I came on CNN to raise alarm about the CDC’s upheaval of vaccines—and once again, an inconvenient truth was deflected by targeting the LGBT+ community. That playbook is getting old fast—

I come from a labor family, and I’ve been a union member myself. Now in Congress, I’m proud to serve in the Labor Caucus. That experience is why I’ll always stand with American workers — because labor is what turns hard work into fair pay, benefits, and dignity on the job. Happy Labor Day!

Another school shooting. Another tragedy. Some days it feels impossible to hold onto hope — but those families deserve more than our despair. Gun violence is out of control, and until we face it head on, more families will pay the price. My heart is with the families living through this nightmare.

Public service means being present, even when the questions are hard. I stayed the full 90 minutes because everyone in our community deserves to be heard. So if you didn’t get to ask yours, email [email protected] and I’ll do my best to respond personally.

Congressman Wesley Bell is in the north St. Louis County neighborhood where an explosion leveled homes and left multiple people injured. Read more >> https://tinyurl.com/3w96su9k 

Zip codes on the north side of the City of STL were left out of the current RECA bill. I just met with PHACTS advocates, listening to their list of illnesses and circumstances resulting from weapons waste in their communities from childhood...

St. Louis has everything it needs to thrive. We’re at the center of the country, we have the most northern port that doesn’t freeze, our healthcare systems touch lives across the nation… the list goes on. There’s no reason we can’t be great—

But greatness doesn’t come without honest conversations—even when they’re tough, even when people disagree. That’s why I will always show up, listen, and fight for this region. No matter how difficult the conversation, I’ll keep standing up for St. Louis and the future we deserve.