Regulations and Government
House T&I Chairman Graves To Retire from Congress
Graves has been known as general aviation industry advocate
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) took
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri). (Photo: courtesy Sam Graves)

Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri), who has served in Congress since 2001 and took over as chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in 2023 after serving as its ranking Republican, has decided against seeking reelection this year. “After considerable reflection, 2026 will be my final year in Congress. This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one. I believe in making room for the next generation,” Graves posted on the social media platform X on Friday.

The congressman added, “For 26 years, I have had the privilege of serving, culminating in becoming the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and passing some of the most significant legislation in our nation’s history. The responsibility entrusted to me is not something I have ever taken for granted. Not for a single day.”

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