Instead of Protecting Missouri Taxpayers, Cleaver is Enabling Fraud.

June 11, 2026

House Republicans are focused on preventing fraud in government to protect Missourians’ tax dollars. But Emanuel Cleaver? He just voted to enable it.

That’s right, Emanuel Cleaver just voted AGAINST a commonsense resolution denouncing those who defraud taxpayers and pledging support for stronger safeguards against fraud, including through verifying eligibility before taxpayer dollars are wrongfully sent out the door.  

“Standing up for Missouri taxpayers shouldn’t be hard, but sadly, it’s impossible for Cleaver. He would rather bow down to his radical base and continue allowing bad actors to abuse taxpayer dollars than make government more efficient and accountable to Missourians.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon