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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday February 13, 2026 ( 9 items )  

Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion "Superfund Tax" on American energy production. The Pay Less at the Pump Act will repeal the "Superfund Tax" on crude oil and imp  more

Carey, Barrasso Reintroduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to Lower Energy Prices for American Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Barrasso Reintroduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to Lower Energy Prices for American Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reintroduced the Pay Less at the Pump Act, legislation that will boost domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign energy, and lower costs for Americ  more

Congressman Joyce Votes to Secure American Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Joyce Votes to Secure American Elections * WASHINGTON D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) voted in favor of the SAVE America Act to protect election integrity. This legislation will require voters to present a valid physical photo ID to vote in person and require states to take proactive steps to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections. This legisla  more

Congressman Taylor Secures Nearly $17 Million for Southern Ohio
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Secures Nearly $17 Million for Southern Ohio * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) announced he secured nearly $17 million in federal funding for 13 community-driven projects across Ohio's Second Congressional District. These critical investments, passed during Congress's annual appropriations process, will return taxpayer dollars to local communities through the Fiscal  more

Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Honor Army Nurse Corps
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Honor Army Nurse Corps * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced a bicameral resolution to honor and celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the United States Army Nurse Corps, alongside Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). This resoluti  more

Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cripple Russian Oil Revenue
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cripple Russian Oil Revenue * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) -Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -introduced the Decreasing Russian Oil Profits (DROP) Act (link is external) of 2026. This bipartisan   more

Moreno, Davidson Bill Targets State Lending Overreach
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Davidson Bill Targets State Lending Overreach * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) introduced the American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 to restrict states from using opt-outs to impose their interest rate caps on loans from out-of-state chartered banks and credit unions. "When states use opt-outs to slap their own interest rate caps on out-of  more

Sanchez, Turner introduce bill requiring congressional approval for tariffs on NATO allies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Turner introduce bill requiring congressional approval for tariffs on NATO allies * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, and Congressman Mike Turner (R-Ohio), head of the U.S. delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, today introduced the Respect NATO Allies Act, a bill to require congressional approval for   more

Sen. Husted Calls on Department of Education to Help Root Out Waste and Fraud, Protect Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted calls on Department of Education to help root out waste and fraud, protect taxpayer dollars Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in sending a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging the Department to partner with the Senate to identify and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in America's education system. This letter comes after Husted and Tuberville  more