WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Park Service's (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) has awarded a $750,000 Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant to Wilberforce University to rehabilitate its academic complex. "By working with our National Park Service to honor key sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities we are preserving the legacy of these institution  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release and letter: In support of the striking members of International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 12, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called on Clarios President and CEO, Mark Wallace to reach an agreement that allows the UAW employees to continue to perform their jobs at the highest level while honoring the Dignity of Work. "Resolving the current di  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement on President Biden's veto of a Congressional resolution to overturn the administration's suspension of tariffs on Chinese solar product importers. "The President got this one wrong," said Brown. "I'll never stop fighting for fair trade and a level playing field for Ohio manufacturing and Ohio workers - no matter who the president is." Brown ha  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 17 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Ohio Republican and Democratic colleagues to enhance a federal grant program utilized by local law enforcement. As a longstanding supporter of local law enforcement and public safety professionals, Congressman Landsman has partnered with Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH-15), Congressman Max Miller (R-OH-07), and Congresswoman Emi  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: Yesterday, on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) commemorated Police Week and honored Ohio's fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities last year. Brown has introduced several pieces of legislation over the past year to provide support for law enforcement in Ohio and their families. "This Police Week, let's offer more than empty words," said Brown. "L  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: Following concerns raised by U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) announced today that it has modified its contract with Oracle Cerner's Electronic Health Record (EHR) program. Brown has urged VA several times to address concerns regarding the EHR issues raised by leadership, frontline sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement on May 16, 2023: * * * House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Durham Report: "The Durham Report underscores what former Chairman Devin Nunes and Republican members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence have been saying for years:   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH), both senior members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reintroduced the Telemental Health Care Access Act, legislation that would remove barriers to high-quality, virtual mental and behavioral health care for Medicare beneficiaries. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that doctors see Medicare beneficiaries in-person with  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: U.S. Reps. Max Miller, R-Rocky River; Greg Landsman, D-Cincinnati; Mike Carey, R-Columbus; and Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Akron; introduced bipartisan legislation today to enhance a federal grant program that supports local law enforcement agencies. Currently, the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Hiring Program provides local law enforcement agencies with grants to hire law enforcement officers. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes partnered with Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Max Miller (OH-07) to introduce bipartisan legislation to enhance a federal grant program for local law enforcement. Currently, the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Hiring Program provides local law enforcement agencies with grants to hire law enforcement officers. Congressman Landsman's bipartisa  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following newsletter on May 16, 2023: A person in a suit Description automatically generated with medium confidence Last week, our bipartisan Rail Safety Act moved one step closer towards becoming law. On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee voted our bill out of committee with strong, bipartisan support. We have built a broad, bipartisan coalition - former President Trump endorsed the bill and President Biden has already said he  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chair of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing entitled, "Examining the Failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank." Sen. Brown's remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow: In the days after the run on Sili  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: Senator JD Vance (R-OH) called for H.J.Res.42 to receive a vote on the Senate floor. The resolution passed with bipartisan support by a margin of 56-43. Eight Democrats supported the measure. If signed by President Biden, the resolution will nullify the DC Council's "Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022," an anti-policing measure that endangers Americans in the District   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: Senator JD Vance (R-OH) will discharge H.J.Res.42 from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This resolution would nullify the DC Council's "Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022," an anti-policing measure that endangers Americans in the District of Columbia. By discharging this resolution, Senator Vance will compel a vote on the Senate floor  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Representatives Mike Turner (OH-10), David Scott (GA-13), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) reintroduced the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs physicians continue to provide our nation's veterans with the highest standards of care. Specifically, this bill would prevent the VA from removing expert physician anesthesiologists   more