Thursday - August 20, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio

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Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump's Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump's Address to the Nation * 'There is nothing objectionable about these measures.' 'If every state was like Tennessee, there would be no need for the SAVE America Act.' 'There is no other developed nation that leaves their election so vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - To  more
Husted Honors Denison University Athletic Programs for 2026 NCAA Division III National Championships
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Husted honors Denison University athletic programs for 2026 NCAA Division III national championships Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor congratulating Denison University's athletic programs on their multiple 2026 NCAA Division III national championships. During the 2025-2026 academic year, Denison student-athletes captured four NCAA Division III nationa  more
Husted Leads Bill to Protect Americans From Footing the Bill for New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Husted leads bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families and small businesses aren't left paying for the energy infrastructure needed to support new data centers. "If America wants to lead the world in AI and strengthen our national security, we have to build the energy i  more
Husted Urges Action on Photo ID Requirement to Vote
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Husted urges action on photo ID requirement to vote Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today highlighting the need for citizens to show a photo ID when voting to help secure American elections. As the only Republican Senator with experience as serving as Secretary of State, Husted is leading the effort to implement nationwide photo ID requirements, something   more
Husted, Warner, Britt Host Bipartisan Podcast Episode on Protecting Kids Online With Advocate
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Husted, Warner, Britt host bipartisan podcast episode on protecting kids online with advocate Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) hosted Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) for a discussion on their bipartisan bill, Sammy's Law. Sammy's Law would empower parents to protect their children on social media platforms by providing them the right to know if their children are engaging in da  more
ICYMI: Congressman Taylor Helps Advance Water Resources Development Act Through House Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Taylor Helps Advance Water Resources Development Act Through House Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) recently voted to advance H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This bipartisan legislation supports investments in critical water resources needs across the United Stat  more
Kaptur Announces $250,000 in Awards for Drug-Free Communities
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces $250,000 in Awards for Drug-Free Communities * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced $250,000 in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) awards for two Northwest Ohio communities. The awards will be given through the US Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. EHOVE Career Center's Future Leaders Prog  more
Latta Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, during a full committee markup: "This legislation protects American ratepayers from being forced to cover the cost of energy infrastructure upgrade  more
Latta's Bills to Combat Rising Synthetic Opioid Deaths Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta's Bills to Combat Rising Synthetic Opioid Deaths Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee * Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two bills introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) to combat the rising synthetic opioid deaths: The Strengthening Tools to Outlaw Poisonous (STOP) Nitazenes Act and Tyler's Law. Additionally, the Committee also passed Congressman Latta's   more
Rep. Sykes Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Science Committee Bills to Strengthen Innovation, Energy, and Public Safety
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Science Committee Bills to Strengthen Innovation, Energy, and Public Safety Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology advanced four bipartisan bills focused on strengthening American innovation, expanding energy technologies, improving public safety, and supporting U.S. leadership in science and technology. U.S. Repre  more
Rep. Sykes Votes Against Funding Bill That Fails to Include ICE and CBP Accountability Reforms
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Votes Against Funding Bill That Fails to Include ICE and CBP Accountability Reforms U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.R. 9770, a continuing resolution that would extend government funding through December 4, 2026, while continuing operations at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without additional sa  more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Senators Jon Husted, Mark Warner for Bipartisan Podcast on Sammy's Law, Protecting Children Online
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Senators Jon Husted, Mark Warner for Bipartisan Podcast on Sammy's Law, Protecting Children Online * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) for a discussion hosted by Senator Husted on their bipartisan bill, Sammy's Law. The legislation would empower parents to protect their children on social med  more