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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday February 26, 2026 ( 15 items )  

As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding * Washington, DC -Today-as the Department of Energy (DOE) makes (link is external) funding available in defiance of the fiscal year 2025 continuing resolution-Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on   more

As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding Today - as the Department of Energy (DOE) makes funding available in defiance of the fiscal year 2025 continuing resolution - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptu  more

Brown Statement on State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Statement on State of the Union * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement in response to Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight's State of the Union was exactly what many Americans dreaded: a speech filled with distortions, political smears, and a version of reality that simply does not match what families are living every day. Instead of acc  more

Brown, Pressley, and Velazquez Introduce the Healthy Hair Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Pressley, and Velazquez Introduce the Healthy Hair Act * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today introduced the Health Hair Act, legislation to effectively ban formaldehyde from hair products. The Health Hair Act would designate hair straightening or hair smoothing products containing formaldeh  more

Carey Applauds American Comeback Championed in President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Applauds American Comeback Championed in President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) issued the following statement after the State of the Union, celebrating America's comeback after a year of Congressional Republicans and the President delivering winning policies for working American families: "In just over a year, Republicans are d  more

Carey Opens Submissions for Community Project Funding and Appropriations Requests
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Opens Submissions for Community Project Funding and Appropriations Requests * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) announced that he is now accepting requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27) general appropriations and Community Project Funding (CPF) awards. Last year, in Fiscal Year 2026, Rep. Carey directly secured $22,504,000 for 14 projects in Ohio's 15th Congressional Distr  more

Celebrating Courage and Legacy: Beatty and Turner Propose Commemorative Stamp for Black WWII Trailblazer Charity Adams-Earley
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating Courage and Legacy: Beatty and Turner Propose Commemorative Stamp for Black WWII Trailblazer Charity Adams-Earley * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10), introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams-Earley, an Ohioan who became the first Black officer in the U.S. Army's Women's Ar  more

Congressman Joyce Releases Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Joyce Releases Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. "Last night, President Trump highlighted the wins of his administration and the Republican-led Congress for the American people. When President Trump was chosen to lead ou  more

Congressman Taylor Applauds President Trump's Leadership Following State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Applauds President Trump's Leadership Following State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening. Clermont County Sheriff Chris Stratton joined Congressman Taylor as his guest. "Buckeye families know all too well how expensive everyday life can get, and in   more

Kaptur Introduces Resolution Honoring 250 Years of Polish-American Friendship and Reaffirming US Commitment to Poland's Security
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Introduces Resolution Honoring 250 Years of Polish-American Friendship and Reaffirming US Commitment to Poland's Security * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09), Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) have led the introduction of a House res  more

Kaptur Response To State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Response To State of the Union Address * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump spoke of the Golden age, and untold prosperity for the American people. But for thousands of the people I represent across Northwest Ohio who struggle just to get by this speec  more

Landsman Statement on State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on State of the Union Address * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address: It was mostly about him, not us. I think he said "Trump" more than he said "costs" or "public safety." He picked fights with the audience, or his fellow Americans. I don't like that. We so badly need fo  more

Landsman, Brown, Kaptur, Dingell Introduce Resolution to Honor Cincinnati African American OIympic Athlete Who Made History
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman, Brown, Kaptur, Dingell Introduce Resolution to Honor Cincinnati African American OIympic Athlete Who Made History * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a resolution to honor Cincinnati native, William DeHart Hubbard, the first African Amer  more

Latta Statement on the State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Statement on the State of the Union * Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the State of the Union Address from President Donald Trump: "President Trump's State of the Union was a reminder that when policies are focused on better outcomes for American families and workers, our country thrives. "The American Dream is coming back for working people because the R  more

Rep. Rulli Applauds President Trump's $10 Million East Palestine Relief Effort
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Rulli Applauds President Trump's $10 Million East Palestine Relief Effort * EAST PALESTINE, OH. - Congressman Michael Rulli praised President Donald Trump for his $10 million commitment to East Palestine through the Economic Development Administration. This investment builds on the Administration's June announcement of a five-year, $10 million research initiative by the National Institutes of Hea  more