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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday March 06, 2026 ( 11 items )  

Brown Blasts Ohio Release of Voter Data to Trump DOJ
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Blasts Ohio Release of Voter Data to Trump DOJ * Washington, DC - The Ohio Secretary of State has released over 8 million voter registration records to the Department of Justice. Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement: "Shame on Ohio and Secretary of State LaRose for handing confidential voter information to the federal government. "While most states across th  more

Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. 38) to end United States military action against Iran absent Congressional authorization. Congresswoman Brown releases the following statement: "Today, I voted to end Trump's war with Iran and to defend and uphold our Constitution. The Constitution  more

Carey Leads 71 Lawmakers in Letter to Treasury, USTR on Curbing Import of Dangerous Chinese Vapes
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Leads 71 Lawmakers in Letter to Treasury, USTR on Curbing Import of Dangerous Chinese Vapes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) led a group of 71 House lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging them to combat the flow of illicit Chinese e-cigarettes and vapes   more

Congresswoman Beatty Introduces a Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson; Calls on Trump to Issue Federal Proclamation Lowering Flags to Half-Staff
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty Introduces a Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson; Calls on Trump to Issue Federal Proclamation Lowering Flags to Half-Staff * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, introduces a resolution that honors the life, legacy, and contributions of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. and sends  more

Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Latta's SECURE Grid Act
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Latta's SECURE Grid Act Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta's SECURE GRID Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers states to fully assess risks to the electric grid from extreme weather, physical and cyber threats, and other vulnerabilities. This bill is co-led by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-C  more

Farm Bill Passes House Agriculture Committee with Rep. Taylor's Support
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Farm Bill Passes House Agriculture Committee with Rep. Taylor's Support Today, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, otherwise known as the Farm Bill, by a bipartisan vote of 34-17. Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) voted to pass this full five-year bill, which contains many of his priorities that support Ohio's farmers, producers, and rural communities. "I was   more

Moreno Joins President Trump in Calling on Senate to Pass Market Structure
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Joins President Trump in Calling on Senate to Pass Market Structure * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joined President Trump in calling for the Senate to pass Market Structure. *** Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-joins-president-trump-in-calling-on-senate-to-pass-market-structure  more

Rep. Sykes Issues Statement on DHS Secretary Noem's Firing
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's firing. "Finally." * * * Original text here: https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-on-dhs-secretary-kristi-noems-firing  more

Rep. Sykes Votes to Stop Unauthorized Military Action in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes to Stop Unauthorized Military Action in Iran U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after voting in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution did not pass the House. The vote comes after President Donald Trump ordered strikes in Iran that killed Supr  more

Vice Ranking Member Brown Votes Against Partisan Farm Bill in Ag Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Ranking Member Brown Votes Against Partisan Farm Bill in Ag Committee Markup * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Agriculture, voted against the majority's one-sided partisan Farm Bill proposal this week. During markup, Vice Ranking Member Brown offered three amendments to improve the Farm Bill for families in need and small farms  more

Wyden, Brown Call on Federal Watchdog to Investigate Risks of Little-Known Surveillance Technique, Warn of Serious Threat to National Security
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Brown Call on Federal Watchdog to Investigate Risks of Little-Known Surveillance Technique, Warn of Serious Threat to National Security * "The government has left the American people vulnerable and in the dark." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, today called on a federal watchdog agency to investigate whether the federal government and consumer e  more