WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) led 138 of his House colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden Administration's regulations intended to shut down American power plants through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, simultaneously led 43   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is leading the push for the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce to level the playing field for American solar workers by supporting a set of antidumping and countervailing duty petitions filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee--which includes First Solar in Perrysburg. In a letter to the Secretary of Commerce a  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) called on President Biden to issue a disaster declaration in Belmont, Monroe, Jefferson, Guernsey, Noble, Morgan, and Meigs counties following destructive tornados that occurred in April. Their letter follows a request by Governor Mike DeWine for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. The declaration would allow FEMA to provide additional resources to help Ohio   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced today a House resolution recognizing June 2024 as Black Music Month. This resolution honors the work and impact of Black creators and music and calls upon the people of the United States to recognize Black Music Month through actions and programs that elevate Black musicians, promote diversity, and honor and spread awareness of Black music's impact and deep-rooted   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act, legislation that would make law the Supreme Court's "ambassadors and invaders" exceptions to birthright citizenship. The bill would also make children of illegal immigrants, terrorists, and foreign spies ineligible for birthright citizenship. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), an  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), House Committee on the Judiciary Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and House Committee on Ways and Means Jason Smith (R-Mo.) today sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending Hunter and James Biden be charged with making false statements to Congre  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), and House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending Hunter and James Biden be charged with making false statements to Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: * * * Kaptur And Brown Have Led Efforts To Stand Up For Ohio Solar Industry Workers And Crack Down On China's Rampant Cheating * * * Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs are leading the push for the US In  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) today announced his constituent services team has helped constituents recover more than $5 million back owed to them by federal agencies. "The most important work that we do is helping make the federal government work better for the people of Ohio's 7th Congressional District," said Congressman Miller. "In less than 18 months, my team has been able to help peop  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 5, 2024: * * * U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on the first of 12 appropriations bills to fund the government fully for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the House by a vote of 209 to 197. "Today, the House of Representatives took the first step in a responsible approach to reining in our nation's spending by preparing for fiscal   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: On Tuesday June 4th, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Timothy Kennedy (NY-26), held a press conference in recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness Week and the need to expand access to AEDs nationwide to save lives. National CPR and AED Awareness Week is recognized every year from June 1st through June 7th. The Members called on Speaker Mik  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called on President Biden to issue a disaster declaration in Belmont, Monroe, Jefferson, Guernsey, Noble, Morgan, and Meigs counties following destructive tornados that occurred in April. Their letter follows a request by Governor Mike DeWine for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. The declaration would allow FEMA to provide additional resources to help Ohio commu  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce Republicans' attempt to hijack the VA's budget and ban veterans from accessing reproductive health care. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "This month marks two years since extreme MAGA Republicans dismantled Roe v. Wade, subjecting American women to reproductive oppression not seen for half a century. But for the other   more