Sam Graves is a Republican U.S. Representative for Missouri's 6th Congressional District, serving since 2001. Born on November 7, 1963, in Tarkio, Missouri, he is a sixth-generation family farmer, small businessman, and professional pilot who operates Graves Family Farms and Graves Aviation. He is married with three children: Megan, Trey , and Emily, and is a Baptist and Eagle Scout.

Education

Graves graduated from Tarkio High School in 1982 and earned a BS in Agronomy from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Agriculture in 1986.

Political Experience

• Missouri House of Representatives , named Outstanding Freshman Legislator in Agriculture
• Missouri State Senate, 12th District
• U.S. House of Representatives, MO-6

Notable positions: Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, overseeing aviation, highways, bridges, transit, rail, pipelines, and maritime transport; Member of the House Armed Services Committee. His leadership has been recognized by the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, and National Federation of Independent Businesses.