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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday February 03, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Balderson, Kelly Launch Congressional Digital Health Caucus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2) announced the establishment of a Congressional Digital Health Caucus. The Caucus aims to inform policymakers of the rapid advancements in digital health innovation, highlighting the potential impacts on patients and the health care system, and ensuring that all Americans benefit from the transformative power of digital health tools. The D  more

One Year After The Train Derailment Disaster In East Palestine, Rep. Sykes Continues To Fight For Passage Of The Bipartisan RAIL Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:  Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement calling on Congress to uphold the will of Americans across the political spectrum and immediately pass the RAIL Act, her bipartisan legislation to improve rail safety, hold railroad corporations accountable, and prevent tragic derailments. "It's been one year si  more

Rep. Brown Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Expand Child Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024). The bipartisan and bicameral legislation enhances the Child Tax Credit and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, cuts taxes for businesses that invest in innovation, and protects East Palestine, Ohio, residents from a surprise tax bill due to receiving relief payments from Norfolk Sout  more

Reps. Sykes, Joyce, Rouzer, Pallone, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve America's Beaches
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Dave Joyce (OH-14), David Rouzer (NC-07), and Frank Pallone (NJ-06) reintroduced the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act. The funding provided through this bill helps state and local governments test, monitor, and identify contamination in recreational waters, such as the Great Lakes.  "Lake Erie is one of Ohio's most prized natural   more

Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Tester, Sen. Brown Team Up to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) are teaming up to introduce legislation to ensure veterans and servicemembers using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans can keep their homes. Veterans and servicemembers with VA home loans who faced fina  more

U.S. Rep. Max Miller Celebrates Passage of Tax Package That Will Increase American Competitiveness, Support Hardworking Ohio Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) released the following statement after the House voted 357-70 to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: "The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is good for Ohio families, workers, and businesses. Families will get a boost from the expanded Child Tax Credit. After three years of higher costs under President Biden, Ohio families deserve to have mor  more

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Capito, Colleagues Reintroduce Credit for Caring Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: **To watch the full press conference, click here or on the image above.** WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), as well as U.S. Reps. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio), reintrod  more