WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Colleagues Join Letter Urging USTR Greer to Help Make American Pharmaceuticals More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined 33 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter--led by U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16) and Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19)--to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Gr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Expands Access to Lifesaving Gene Therapies Through Innovative State Agreements * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that 33 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, will participate in the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, a bold new approach to delivering cutting-edge t  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Introduces U-FIGHT Act to Fund Research on Uterine Fibroids, as Part of Uterine Health Initiative * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has reintroduced legislation to create a new federal grant program for the detection and treatment of uterine fibroids, The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act (U-FIGHT Act). The U-FIGHT Act wa  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region -- June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 0.7 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.6 percent. The index for energy rose 3.2 percen  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act, legislation that would make children of illegal immigrants, terrorists, and foreign spies ineligible for birthright  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * From Selma to Central Ohio: Beatty Reflects on John Lewis and the Ongoing Fight for the Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in a Special Order Hour on the House floor to honor the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his passing this upcoming Thursday. In her remarks, Congresswoman  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- An application has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board by Greater Cincinnati Foreign-Trade Zone Inc., grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 46, requesting subzone status for the facility of General Electric Co., located in Peebles, Ohio. This action reflects an ongoing interaction between private sector entities and federal oversight seeking specific operational benefits under established trade provisions. The proposed subzone encom  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Groundwork Ohio has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing grave concerns about proposed deregulations that could adversely affect key early childhood programs and services. The organization advocates for a robust framework to support young children, particularly those from low-income families, emphasizing the need for comprehensive health care, safe child care, and nutrition services. The letter highlights that m  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Latta, Kelly's Bill to Help Famers' Connectivity in the Field * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly's (IL-2) bipartisan Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, to help farmers more easily incorporate technology into their operations. The legislation now awaits consideration in the U.S. Senate. "Reliable b  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Passes Second Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans from Cyberattacks * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced his bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from cyberattacks and foreign surveillance has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. In February, Congressman Landsman and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) introduced H.R.1709 - the Understanding Cybe  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA), representing nearly 1,200 healthcare service providers in the state, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule "Medicaid Program; Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations-Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole." The organization emphasizes the vital role that Medicaid funding plays for its members as they provide essential care services t  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, proposing a series of deregulatory measures aimed at relieving burdens on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The letter comes in response to a request for information (RFI) published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2025. The letter highlighted critical regulatory changes sought by the organization. "Our proposals seek to ensure that SNFs ca  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Ohio Health Care Association, an advocacy organization that represents Assisted Living Facilities in Ohio, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding a request for information on identifying federal regulations for potential rescission. The organization, dedicated to delivering high-quality and patient-centered care, emphasized the need for regulatory reforms that would alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens and impro  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks on June 23, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise with grave concern for our Republic and the long-term safety of our people, our military, and U.S. assets, both domestically and abroad. For our Nation's President to launch military force on a foreign nation without Congressional approval--Article  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks on June 25, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, it is time for Americans to lower the temperature. Political extremism and dangerous divisions among Americans are causes for serious reflection. As inexplicable hate is spewed out, my gratitude goes out to law enforcement in all forms working around the   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Proceed with Bill to Increase Energy Costs and Make Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats * **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** (link is external) Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC -- During today's Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee markup of the 2026 funding bill, House Democrats exposed h  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Westminster Ingleside to Pay $85,000 in EEOC Race and Retaliation Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles Federal Suit Charging Retirement Community Refused to Promote Black Manager and Fired Her for Complaining WASHINGTON -- Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc., a management company operating several retirement and assisted living facilities in the Grea  more