U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) on April 19 led more than a dozen fellow Republicans to introduce legislation that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify the definition of the term “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Read more…
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) on April 15 sponsored the Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2021, which would expand access to banking services in rural areas and help jumpstart economic recovery. “The key to economic growth Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) last week introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish a postsecondary student data system. The College Transparency Act, H.R. 2030, which Rep. Stivers cosponsored on March 18 with bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), would Read more…
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) and several colleagues recently urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and to the frontline workers who support them. “This Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on March 16 proposed bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would require America’s institutions of higher education to disclose hazing-related misconduct. “Hazing is an unacceptable and dangerous practice that does not Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on March 11 sponsored bipartisan legislation that would provide the opportunity for responsible health savings to all American families by improving Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allow civilian workers to set aside money to pay Read more…
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation sponsored on March 9 by U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) would require the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study and produce a public report on the actions Read more…
To help support U.S. military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), U.S. Reps. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Dave Joyce (R-OH) led more than 200 original cosponsors in introducing bipartisan legislation to connect veterans with service dogs in their communities. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and a bipartisan group of congressmen expressed “unwavering support” for the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghan and Iraqi civilians who assisted the United States in the Global War on Terrorism and seek continued Read more…
As the nation works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Steve Stivers (R-OH) said they are increasingly concerned about the coming crisis for millions of American taxpayers who have had unemployment benefits fraudulently claimed Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) on Jan. 12 sponsored legislation that would establish the National Commission on the Domestic Terrorist Attack Upon the U.S. Capitol. “On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol was attacked and it’s imperative we fully investigate Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on Dec. 4 called a recently proposed rule by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) a critical next step in implementing language from his Reducing Unused Medication Act of 2016. “The DEA’s action is long overdue, Read more…
Unallocated federal funds from the Provider Relief Fund should be distributed to senior living facilities for the purchase of COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment, according to U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN). “While COVID-19 has impacted countless Americans, our senior Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) recently introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate and acknowledge U.S. veteran-owned small businesses. “Through my military service, I’ve heard stories from many veterans who applied the skills they developed Read more…
The VA Emergency Department Safety Planning Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH), recently became law with the president’s signature as part of a larger bill to reform mental health care services provided by the U.S. Department Read more…
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) led a bipartisan contingent of her colleagues in requesting that the National Park Service extend the current Every Kid Outdoors pass into the 2020-2021 school year. “It is so important that we encourage our students Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) announced this month that the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed his bipartisan resolution recognizing the role of Lebanon and its institutions as historic examples of democratic values in the Middle East. “I am Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on Sept. 24 endorsed bipartisan legislation that would authorize a $120 billion stabilization grant program for independent restaurants suffering financially from closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Congress has a responsibility to step in and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday calling for the appropriate implementation of safety plans in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) emergency rooms to protect veterans deemed to be at risk of suicidal behavior. Rep. Stivers introduced the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) led a contingent of their Republican Ohio colleagues in requesting a coordinated effort between their home state and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ensure election ballots are Read more…
Following last week’s explosions at a port in the city of Beirut, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) led a bipartisan contingent of 86 congressional members in requesting increased financial support from the United States for the Lebanese people. “I take Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on Aug. 4 introduced a bipartisan bill that would expand access to full-day, full-year Head Start programs and enhance the quality of programs that already offer such services. “#HeadStart has transformed lives, and we need Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) on Monday sponsored a bipartisan bill that would authorize grant funding to support the reopening and operation of America’s childcare programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This bipartisan legislation will support children’s early educational development and Read more…
As congressional lawmakers consider additional COVID-19 relief legislation, U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) led 39 other lawmakers in urging that more funds be directed to the nation’s childcare providers. “It is critically important that childcare providers Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) this week introduced a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 to address the nation’s worsening maternal mortality crisis among U.S. military servicemembers. “As a member of the Ohio Read more…
U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) on June 15 introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a tax credit to small businesses and certain nonprofit organizations for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever the President of the United States Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on June 4 unveiled bipartisan legislation to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the nation’s premier recreation and preservation support program. “The Great American Outdoors Act would also address Read more…
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in requesting that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) utilize existing authorities under U.S. law to remotely administer naturalization ceremonies or temporarily waive certain requirements for individuals awaiting Read more…
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) this week joined almost 40 congressional members in urging President Donald Trump not to impose further restrictions on the H-2B nonimmigrant seasonal guest worker program as part of any forthcoming executive action related to the Read more…
The safe harbor provision of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was implemented under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, should be extended until the federal government issues final guidance, according to U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI). Read more…
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) led two dozen Republicans in proposing a bill that would permit sanctions against the People’s Republic of China if the country is found to have obstructed or failed to cooperate in investigations related to the Read more…
U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Troy Balderson (R-OH) teamed up with a bipartisan group of 23 of their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to express unfair tariff concerns regarding the nation’s electrical transformer supply chain and the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) recently commended action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve the Disaster Household Feeding Program for Ohio. “Food banks are a lifeline for many families across Ohio; we need to cut any red Read more…
Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Steve Stivers (R-OH), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved Columbus, Ohio-based Battelle’s system to decontaminate thousands of protective masks each day that will be used Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) joined a bipartisan delegation of Ohio congressional lawmakers in seeking the immediate availability of more than $3 billion in federal funds for the research, development and review of products and treatments to help Americans suffering Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) this week joined a bicameral GOP group of lawmakers in calling for action by the U.S. House of Representatives on the Trillion Trees Act. “This bill will ensure we remain good stewards of the environment Read more…
U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) on Feb. 25 introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Rep. Thompson is the lead original cosponsor of House Resolution (H.Res.) 864 with sponsor U.S. Read more…
U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Steve Stivers (R-OH) called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support their home-state’s grant application to complete a $1.3 billion, multi-phase interstate project in downtown Columbus. “We urge your thoughtful consideration of Read more…
With Ohio ranked eighth in the nation for highest number of infant deaths and the nation’s numbers also continuing to rise, U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) said lawmakers must do more to implement comprehensive policies that will ensure safe deliveries Read more…
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) joined several Republican colleagues on Feb. 12 to introduce legislation that would establish forest management, reforestation and utilization practices to naturally help sequester harmful greenhouse gases. “Trees are nature’s solution to cleaning excess carbon from Read more…
A bill led by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to ensure body armor and personal protective equipment (PPE) is upgraded for female U.S. military service members continues to draw bipartisan support, including most recently from U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) earlier this week highlighted America’s continuing challenges around youth homelessness during a tour with state and federal leaders of a Columbus, Ohio, support group. “Young people need a solid foundation to succeed, and that starts Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 11 approved comprehensive legislation to authorize the nation’s defense policies and funding and the accompanying conference report, at the same time advancing several priorities of U.S. Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY), Kay Granger (R-TX), Read more…
U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK), Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) on Dec. 6 issued statements reiterating their support for a long-term reauthorization of the United States Export-Import Bank. “My colleagues and I all share a common commitment; American industries Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 18 approved a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) that would provide stable housing to America’s foster care youth who have aged out of the system. “I am thrilled to Read more…
Although it has been law for an entire year, the federal government has not fully implemented the bipartisan SUPPORT Act to tackle the opioid crisis, said U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) during his Oct. 25 weekly address. “Passing the SUPPORT Read more…
The United States should remain committed to assisting refugees, particularly those who have been displaced by violence, said U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and 16 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Our nation has a long history of standing Read more…
U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) last week introduced bipartisan legislation to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy for members of the U.S. Armed Services wounded in combat. Rep. Stivers Read more…
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) recently presented bicameral, bipartisan legislation to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent applications. “There are more than 11.6 million businesses owned by women nationwide, and yet, Read more…
U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) are among 39 original cosponsors of the bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2019, which would reauthorize and increase federal funding around the government’s efforts to protect and restore Read more…