“There are over 20 federal agencies that provide some, or all, of the steps in the export process. This can paint a very confusing and intimidating picture for small companies who often don't have designated export officials or trade representatives on staff to navigate the process for their businesses.”

American politician, born 1963

Sam Graves is an American politician serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for Missouri’s 6th congressional district. Born in 1963, he has held office since 2001 and is the dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation following the retirement of Senator Roy Blunt in 2023. He represents a district that covers most of the northern third of Missouri, stretching from the Kansas border to the Illinois border. Much of its population is in the northern part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.