WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that $1.5 million was awarded to the Steubenville Historic Landmarks Foundation for the Grand Theater Restoration Project. The investment will be used to make renovations to the historic Grand Theater and support downtown revitalization. The Grand Theater's restoration holds significant importance in promoting the performing arts legacy and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) welcomed a $1.5 million investment for the Portsmouth Riverfront Development project. The investment will be used to replace the existing 78-year old cobblestone boat ramp with a new public access boat ramp and boat launch, parking lot, and access road along the City of Portsmouth's Ohio River riverfront. The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Ranking Member Raul Ruiz (D-Ca.) have requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct an analysis of the international biosafety and biosecurity standards implemented by G20 countries. In a letter to t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) announced that Ohio would receive $154 million in federal funding to help families and seniors with their winter energy bills. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the State of Ohio $154 million in federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. The LIHEAP program provides funding to states during winter and summer months which is   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) today introduced a resolution to change the House rules so that a motion to vacate must be supported by more than one-half of the Majority or Minority party in order to receive privileged consideration for a floor vote. Under the current rule, any one member of the House can force a privileged floor vote on a motion to vacate. "The House of Representatives has impo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following remarks at an Oct. 19, 2023, confirmation hearing. The nominees are Tanya Otsuka to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration, Mark Uyeda to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Spencer Bachus III to be a board member of the of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Jennifer Fain to be inspector general of the Federal Deposit I  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Ranking Member Raul Ruiz (D-Ca.) have requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct an analysis of the international biosafety and biosecurity standards implemented by G20 countries. In a letter to the GAO today, the Chairman and Ranking Member asked Comptroller General Gene Dodaro to provid  more