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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday May 15, 2026 ( 8 items )  

Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran for Third Time
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran for Third Time * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's War with Iran. This is the third time Brown has voted to end Trump's disastrous and illegal war with Iran, following votes in April and March. In January, Brown also voted against funding Trump's Department of War, pointing to Trump's dan  more

Carey, Boyle Introduce No Wasted Space Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Boyle Introduce No Wasted Space Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-2) introduced the No Wasted Space Act. This legislation will help establish a commission to study potential uses of the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. The building currently serves as a temporary space used for limited events, concerts, and meetings. "Hist  more

Kaptur and Bice Introduce the Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur and Bice Introduce the Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 * Washington, DC -During National Police Week, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) introduced the Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026. This new bipartisan legislation would authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide grant funding to accredited nonprofit orga  more

Kaptur, Meeks, Fitzpatrick, Hoyer, Bacon, Keating, Kiley Statement on Securing Final Signature to Force a Vote on the Ukraine Support Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Meeks, Fitzpatrick, Hoyer, Bacon, Keating, Kiley Statement on Securing Final Signature to Force a Vote on the Ukraine Support Act * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congressman Greg Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chair of the Cong  more

Latta, Matsui, and 33 Members Send Letter to National Cyber Director for Plan to Coordinate AI-Discovered Software Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta, Matsui, and 33 Members Send Letter to National Cyber Director for Plan to Coordinate AI-Discovered Software Vulnerabilities * Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7), led a bipartisan letter to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. Along with 33 of their colleagues, the letter urged the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) to develop a federal-i  more

Reps. Comer, Gill Call on Ohio Medicaid Director to Review Medicaid Personal Care Services Programs for Waste, Fraud, Abuse
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Ohio Medicaid Director Scott Partika with regard to possible waste, fraud and abuses in federally funded Medicaid personal care services programs. The letter was co-signed by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses. * * * Here is the text of the letter:   more

Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Costs, Weakens National Security
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Costs, Weakens National Security * Washington, DC - House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill energy raises costs for American households, weakens our national security, and ab  more

Sen. Husted Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Student Aid Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Husted introduces bill to crack down on student aid fraud Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act. This bill would require strong safeguards to prevent student aid fraud. Specifically, it wou  more