WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has received a 2023 National Leadership Award from The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) for her work in the House of Representatives and advocacy for her constituents in Ohio's 11th Congressional District. The NNPA is an association of more than 200 African American owned community newspapers. "The Black Press is more essential than ever, providing a voice   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced a $1,000,000 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grant award from the Center for Mental Health Services and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the improvement and advancement of the Zepf Center. The Zepf Center has been a behavioral healthcare resource in Toledo for almost   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) celebrated that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon a $2.25 million grant to purchase a new crane able to provide a transload of 60-120-ton lifts between barge, rail, and truck. Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon handles more cargo than any other port in th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) today introduced the Define the Mission Act alongside 31 House Republican colleagues. This legislation provides the American people with clarity and transparency on U.S. engagement in Ukraine. The Act requires the President to submit a comprehensive strategy on U.S. involvement in Ukraine to Congress within 30 days of enactment. A companion bill was introduced i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced commonsense legislation endorsed by more than 40 national organizations to increase funding for child care providers and improve child care nutrition. Congressman Landsman's Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act would address financial challenges faced by child care providers across the country who utilize the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - a key fed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against House Republicans' extreme funding bills that would hurt our servicemembers and weaken our national security. "Just days from the end of the fiscal year, House Republicans' partisan antics are looking more likely than ever to result in a government shutdown that interrupts critical government services, hurts small bu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after the House Republican Continuing Resolution that contained extreme funding cuts to vital government services failed on the House floor this afternoon. As a result, our country is recklessly charging towards a manufactured government shutdown with devastating consequences for the people of Ohio's 13th Congressiona  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced legislation to expand HSA benefits for disabled and injured veterans. "We owe every brave man and woman that put on this nation's uniform a debt of gratitude," said Congressman Carey. "They served selflessly and should not be burdened by bureaucratic hurdles when attempting to access their health savings accounts. Our common-sen  more