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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday July 19, 2025 ( 16 items )  

Alsobrooks Announces Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks Announces Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT) Act Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Congresswomen Shontel Brown (Ohio-11) and Yvette D. Clarke (N.Y.-09) in announcing her support of the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT) Act and her intention to introduce a Senate companion bill. This legislati  more

Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on Republican Package Clawing Back Public Media & Global Assistance Funding
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on Republican Package Clawing Back Public Media & Global Assistance Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement after voting NO on the House-passed Republican rescissions package, which claws back billions in funding already approved by Congress for programs that help keep Americans safe at home and abroad. "  more

Congresswoman Brown Opposes MAGA Rescissions Package
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Opposes MAGA Rescissions Package * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against H.R. 4, a Republican rescissions package pulling back previously authorized federal investments that had passed Congress with bipartisan support. The bill includes cuts to federal funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. Congresswoman Brown releases the following  more

Congresswoman Brown Statement on the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Statement on the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement on the GENIUS Act (S. 1582) and the CLARITY ACT (H.R. 3633): "The time to act on cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation is long overdue. We need clear, consistent, and forward-looking regulation that protects consumers, supports innovation, and g  more

Husted, Moreno Secure Funding for USDOT BUILD Grant Highway Project in Franklin County
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted, Moreno secure funding for USDOT BUILD grant highway project in Franklin County Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) secured $25 million in funding for a crucial Ohio project through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. "Ohio is a hub for manufacturing, and I'm proud to help lead the effort to st  more

Husted-backed Bill to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted-backed bill to combat fentanyl trafficking becomes law Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act into law. "Far too many Ohio families have grieved the loss of a loved one to fentanyl-related overdoses. With the HALT Fentanyl Act now law, our law enforcement heroes can crack down on criminal d  more

ICYMI: Senator Alsobrooks Announces Uterine Fibroid Bill
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Senator Alsobrooks Announces Uterine Fibroid Bill In case you missed it this week, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) announced the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT) Act, alongside Congresswoman Shontel Brown (Ohio-11). Senator Alsobrooks met with Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o to discuss how they can work together to get the  more

Joyce, House Colleagues Vote to Pass FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, House Colleagues Vote to Pass FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Chair of the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, voted for H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House of Representatives. The bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $  more

Moreno Bill Would Implement Penalties For Executives That Hire Illegals
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Moreno Bill Would Implement Penalties For Executives That Hire Illegals Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the SAFE HIRE Act, a new bill that would implement strict penalties on executives that hire illegal immigrants. "While liberals like Gavin Newsom pretend to care about human rights, the sad truth is that the Democrats' open borders agenda is really about undercuttin  more

Moreno, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Consumers, Support American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Moreno, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Consumers, Support American Manufacturing Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) introduced the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 to strengthen federal oversight of foreign-manufactured gas cylinders and level the playing field for American manufacturers. "For decades,  more

Moreno, Husted Secure $25 Million in DOT Funding For Franklin County Project
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Moreno, Husted Secure $25 Million in DOT Funding For Franklin County Project Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) announced $25 million in funding for a critical project in Franklin County, via the Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. "Our state's drivers reach over 60% of the country's pop  more

National Security Subcommittee Highlights Importance of CFIUS
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * National Security Subcommittee Highlights Importance of CFIUS The Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Subcommittee Chair Warren Davidson (OH-08), held a hearing to highlight how the Commi  more

Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the full committee's markup of its fiscal year 2026 bill: Thank you very much, Chairman C  more

Republicans Push Forward with Energy and Water Funding Bill that Weakens Our National Security and Increases Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Push Forward with Energy and Water Funding Bill that Weakens Our National Security and Increases Energy Costs * Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC -- Today, House Democrats exposed how Republicans' Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee 2026 funding bill increases costs for American households, un  more

THIS WEEK: Carey Champions Pro-Crypto Policies in House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK: Carey Champions Pro-Crypto Policies in House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted to pass three pro-cryptocurrency bills through the U.S. House of Representatives, including the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARIT  more

Turner Reintroduces Legislation Preserving Access for Consumers to Paper Bank Statements
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner Reintroduces Legislation Preserving Access for Consumers to Paper Bank Statements * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) reintroduced the "Protecting Against Paperless and Electronic Requirement (PAPER) Act". This legislation prohibits financial institutions from forcing customers to use electronic bank statements instead of paper statements. "Financial institutions have an obl  more