WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Arlington County (Virginia) Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti regarding a failure to collaborate with federal immigration authorities. The letter was co-signed by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 4, 2026 The Honorable Parisa Dehghani-Taft  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Fights For Better Energy and Water Funding Bill that Lowers Costs For American Families * Washington, DC - During today's Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee markup of the 2027 funding bill, House Democrats exposed how the bill raises costs for American households, weakens our national security, and abandons communities cleaning up radioactive waste. The legislation:   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes to Support Veterans' Healthcare and Benefits Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, legislation that funds veterans' health care, benefits, toxic exposure treatment, and opioid prevention programs. The bill provides $481 billion for fiscal ye  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Fourth Time to Reassert Congressional Authority as Iran Conflict Continues For the fourth time, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. Nearly two weeks ago, President Trump surpassed the 60-day deadline under the  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Reps. Sykes, Fong Introduce Surface Transportation Research Development Act Today, Representatives Emilia Sykes (D-OH) and Vince Fong (R-CA) introduced H.R. 8748, the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026. The Surface Transportation Research and Development Act would extend and improve critical Department of Transportation (DOT) programs in research, technolo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Reps. Sykes, Ross, Foushee Introduce Supporting Women COPS Act during National Police Week During National Police Week, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services (COPS) Act, legislation to establish a federal task force focused on improving recruitment,   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Husted visits patients, families at Dayton Children's Hospital DAYTON, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited the Mathile Center for Mental Health & Wellness at Dayton Children's Hospital to tour the facilities and meet with a patient family to learn about the importance of early intervention, ongoing support and the role hospitals play in helping youth and families overcome mental h  more