WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) led a group of lawmakers in the House and Senate in introducing a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act aimed at Treasury's misuse of COVID recovery dollars and their redefining of the original intention of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). "The Biden Treasury Department is sc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representative's passage of the bipartisan tax deal that will cut taxes for Ohio working families and Ohio manufacturers, and ensure that East Palestine residents aren't hit by a surprise tax bill: "Today, Ohio families and businesses are one step closer to getting a tax cut. These much-needed tax  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded two new grants to help get lead paint and radon out of homes in Cleveland and Toledo. The grants to Community Housing Solutions in Cleveland and NeighborWorks Toledo Region will help Ohio communities address multiple c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing entitled, "Examining Scams and Fraud in the Banking System and Their Impact on Consumers." Sen. Brown's remarks, as prepared for delivery follow: When consumers send money through an app or send a check in the mail, they are supposed to be abl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today are calling on Lanette Phillips to appear for a transcribed interview as part of the House's impeachment inquiry. Lanette Phillips, a Hollywood producer, introduced Hunter Biden to his   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after being named by Roll Call as one of only 18 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted on all 719 roll call votes in 2023: "One of the essential duties of my job is showing up, voting, and representing my constituents in Washington, D.C.. I'm proud to be named as one of only 18 members of the U.S. House  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a bipartisan tax bill that will lift up middle-class families and American manufacturing equally. "Our bipartisan tax package will deliver real results for Ohio families," said Rep. Carey, who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee which drafted the bill. "I'm particularly proud to have foug  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced an amendment to H.R. 5089 to protect our drinking water and prevent increased water rates.  H.R. 5089 removes permitting requirements for discharges of pesticides into Clean Water Act-protected waters. This amendment would have reinstated the requirement for a permit if it could   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of H.R. 7024, the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, to provide much-needed tax relief for working people and families in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.  "From day one, I promised to support the working people and families in our communities by putting more money back into your pockets," said Rep. Sykes. "I'm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Congressman Brad Wenstrup released the following statement following the passage of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: "With this bill, hard-working Ohio families are getting much needed relief as we extend critical provisions from President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that foster economic growth and help our economy, particularly as we face growing c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing entitled, "Examining Scams and Fraud in the Banking System and Their Impact on Consumers." Sen. Brown's remarks, as prepared for delivery follow: When   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives today passed The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a bipartisan package which includes legislation sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.), The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. Rep. Steube's legislation ensures that Americans harmed by recent hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and the train derailment in Ohio will receive long-awaited relief. "The Tax Relief f  more