Congressman Wesley Bell

October 26th is the Day of the Deployed, a day to recognize the brave servicemembers serving overseas, and their families. I’m proud to sponsor this bipartisan resolution to make sure our servicemembers and their families know our country sees them and is grateful for their incredible sacrifices.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To all the survivors, the women currently fighting, and their loved ones affected by this heartbreaking disease: you are not alone. We must continue fighting to improve our health care system and funding research, so that we can finally beat cancer. 🩷

This week, I got to help break ground at Preservation Square, which will soon be the site of hundreds of mixed-income homes. This project is a direct result of what happens when neighbors advocate for their needs, and local, state, and federal partners work together to make it happen.

Proud to announce I’ve received a score of "100" on the Human Rights Campaign’s Congressional Scorecard for this Congress! I will ALWAYS fight for equality and resources for all 💯

Everything ties into having a job. That’s why I’m fighting alongside organizations like SLATE to bring career resources to St. Louisans.

🚨New federal funding for the St. Louis region! After the tornado destroyed so much of our district last year, I haven’t stopped fighting to bring funds and resources back to St. Louis to rebuild. Today, I’m proud to announce that we secured over $1M in funding for highway infrastructure repair.

HUGE congrats to St. Louis CITY SC on winning the U.S. Open Cup last night and scoring their first trophy in club history!! #TitleTown ‼️🏆⚽️

My 2026 Health Fair is one month away on November 21st! Join us at Delmar Divine from 10am-3pm CT to be connected with health care resources and on-site health screenings. See you in a month! 🩺

I’m fighting to end the health care affordability crisis in the St. Louis region. Thank you KMOV for hosting myself and Riisa Rawlins from CHC Missouri to discuss this important topic.

🚨Applications for my Spring 2027 Internship Program close at 5pm CT TONIGHT! Don’t miss out! Congressional internships are a wonderful way to learn how the Hill works and give back to Missouri’s First District. bell.house.gov/services/int...

It was an absolute pleasure visiting SLATE today! What an incredible team working to help St. Louisans build careers and a better future. Thank you all for the work you do to help, train and support job seekers across the St. Louis region.

Holding Jeffrey Epstein accountable means investigating ALL angles of his crimes. That’s why I’m proud to have joined @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social in calling out Wall Street for enabling Epstein’s actions and demanding the release of his records. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/b...

🚨Registration for the next Congressional App Challenge closes in NINE DAYS! Get your applications in by October 26th. Looking forward to seeing the apps you all build!📱 bell.house.gov/services/con...

On this World Food Day, I want to call attention to the millions of Americans experiencing food insecurity as a direct result of Trump’s cuts to food assistance. I’m fighting to reverse the cuts and end food insecurity. Nobody should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.

Heartbroken by the news of more senseless and avoidable violence at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. My heart is with the families of the victims and the entire Bend-La Pine Schools community in this unimaginable moment. apnews.com/article/oreg...

Just another example of ICE disrupting our region with complete disregard for safety and order. ICE must be stripped for parts and their leadership held accountable for the damage they have done to our communities and neighbors. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications for military academy nominations are now due on October 30th! For more information and to apply, please visit bell.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations

I sat down with KMOV to discuss the over $10M in funding I secured for St. Louis Community College. Let’s keep working to bring more opportunities to the next generation of St. Louisans.

It is heartbreaking to see a young life lost, especially in this manner. My heart goes out to their parents, family, and loved ones. www.ksdk.com/article/news...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I will always stand with survivors as we fight for a future free from violence, fear, and abuse. If you or a loved one needs help, please call 800-799-SAFE or visit thehotline.org for free, confidential assistance.

The president using federal law enforcement to go after his critics is an abuse of power. Full stop. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/u...

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor and celebrate the rich history and culture of the Indigenous communities that continue to shape our country today. May we always remember how central Indigenous Peoples are to the American story.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at Mastercard's Dreams Built Here event. When we invest in our small businesses we are investing in ourselves and our communities. St. Louis has not seen its best days. I will keep working in Congress to bring more resources back to our region.

London. Frankfurt. Now Reykjavik. 🇮🇸 This is what happens when we invest in ourselves. Let's keep St. Louis moving! ✈️ www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...

On this World Mental Health Day, I want to underscore the importance of making mental health care more accessible to all.  I truly believe that to fix public safety, you have to fix public health— including mental health.  I’m fighting for mental health resources in St. Louis.

Wanted to take a moment to shout out my amazing team.  We had our 2026 staff retreat in DC last week, and learned more about working with each other and how to best represent everyone back home in the district.  Couldn’t do this without all of you. 🫶🏾

Thankful to see the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline resume its services for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. The administration should never have been allowed to remove this service, but I'm glad it's back for those who need it. People need to know there's always somewhere to turn in their darkest moments.

Three years after October 7, we remember the thousands of lives taken and hundreds more kidnapped into captivity. To the Jewish community in St. Louis: Know that antisemitism has no place here, and on this solemn day, I stand in solidarity with you. May their memories be a blessing.

Applications for my spring internship program close are now open! Interning is a great way to learn the ropes of Congress, whether you’re DC or St. Louis-based. Come help me and my team represent Missouri’s First District!

I’m beyond proud to announce over $10 million in workforce development funding for St. Louis Community College. I know what incredible work this community college does to uplift its students, and I hope these new funds will help it impact even more St. Louisans.

$750K in federal funding headed to renovate the Music Stand Pavilion in Tower Grove Park! We have some beautiful spaces in St. Louis and Tower Grove Park is one of them— and I'm proud to help provide funding to keep it that way 🌳

And yet another win for STL! $42 million going to ensure safety and provide operational improvements for Lambert Airport. More investment for our region, airport, and working to awaken the sleeping giant of St. Louis.

$2 million for Missouri HBCUs! Harris-Stowe State University and Lincoln University are cornerstones of Black education in this country. I’m looking forward to seeing how these grants contribute to building the next generation of world changers.

Today closes out September, National Recovery Month. We must recognize the strength of people in recovery and their communities. That’s why I’m proud to have founded the Diversion and Rehabilitation Caucus to provide rehabilitation resources for people in recovery in the penal system.

St. Louis is a cornerstone of America’s aerospace and defense industrial base. Boeing’s new carrier fighter will bring high-paying jobs to the region, and strengthen our Navy. I’ll keep fighting to ensure St. Louis remains at the center of America’s national security, defense, and aerospace.

Public lands are crucial to preserving the natural beauty of the Show Me State. I’ll always advocate to protect them in Missouri and across the country. That’s why I was glad to join a letter opposing any effort by the Trump Administration to sell off land within Yosemite National Park.

A win for STL! I was proud to support the Water Resources Development Act, which overwhelmingly passed the House last week. It includes a project authorization for Laclede’s Landing. This will help with flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and ecosystem restoration near the area.

The people of Missouri didn’t ask for this redistricting. Trump did. Once again, the Supreme Court ruled to protect the rights of Missourians. apnews.com/article/supr...

I got the chance to speak to the families of victims wrongfully killed by ICE. Nothing will ever truly bring back what’s been taken from them, but myself and @OversightDems are fighting to hold ICE and the Trump Administration accountable.

Welcome back! The St. Louis Zoo is the best in the nation, a local treasure, and a leader in conservation and research. Looking forward to seeing how visitors get to learn from the zoo’s newest residents 🦁 fox2now.com/news/missour...

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back in Austin by an ICE officer. Now, he’s stuck in a detention center— with the bullet still lodged in his back. I joined 100+ Members of Congress to demand that ICE release him to get the medical treatment he deserves. www.cbsnews.com/news/wilber-...

The tornado that hit St. Louis last year made it clear more than ever that our nation’s disaster relief system needs a complete overhaul. I’m fighting to fix it.

Excited to see more flights from STL to London. It’s progress like this that, as I like to say, wakes the sleeping giant that is St. Louis. Let’s keep working to bring even more resources and opportunities back to our region! www.ksdk.com/article/news...

Anyone still without power after the train derailment in Ferguson please contact Ameren. And a special thank you to the Ameren crews who are working nonstop to restore power for St. Louisans. www.ksdk.com/article/news...

Diseases that have been cured are now resurging under this Administration's incompetence and appointment of unqualified individuals. The decisions these “experts” make have a real impact on Americans and here at home. www.ksdk.com/article/news...

As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to take a moment to express how thankful I am for all that Hispanic Americans have done for the St. Louis region. Let us all honor the generations whose leadership and hard work continue to make our country stronger.

G’mar Chatima Tovah to everyone observing Yom Kippur across the St. Louis region. May this sacred time of reflection and renewal bring peace and meaning to you and your loved ones.

Today is National App Challenge Day! Just wanted to remind all the rockstar students in Missouri’s First District that registration for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is open NOW! Registration closes in just a few weeks. 📲 bell.house.gov/services/con...

This is an absolute dishonor to the brave servicemembers who are putting their lives on the line for Trump’s reckless, unauthorized war. My heart goes out to the loved ones of ALL the servicemembers lost. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

…that’s an additional $624 in gas costs for the average family from Missouri’s First District. All because of an unauthorized war with no end in sight.