Sunday - October 4, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio

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Davidson Introduces Bill to Study Transmission Line Impacts on Health and Farms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson Introduces Bill to Study Transmission Line Impacts on Health and Farms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Community Health and Agricultural Research on Grid Exposure (CHARGE) Act. The legislation would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater affect human health, l  more
Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation Authorizing Improvements in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation Authorizing Improvements in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 this week. H.R. 9497 would reauthorize and update the Water Resources Development Act to support water infrastructure projec  more
Heinrich Offers His GRID Savings Act to Force AI Data Centers to Pay for Grid Upgrades, Highlights How Husted-Backed Bill Falls Short
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Heinrich Offers His GRID Savings Act to Force AI Data Centers to Pay for Grid Upgrades, Highlights How Husted-Backed Bill Falls Short WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to object to S  more
Husted Bill to Protect Americans From Footing the Bill for New Data Centers Blocked From Passage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * September 17th, 2026 Husted bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers blocked from passage WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today brought his Ratepayer Protection Act to the Senate floor, seeking its passage by unanimous consent--a process that expedites consideration of legislation in the United States Senate. A Senate Democrat objected, blocking the bill from Senate pa  more
Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed National Water Projects Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed National Water Projects Bill * Washington, DC -Tonight, by a strong bipartisan vote of 415-9 the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), which provides authority for the US Army Corps of Engineers to improve our Nation's ports and harbors and work with State and local partners to construct   more
Latta Applauds House Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Applauds House Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act * Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to protect Americans from rising costs due to data centers: "Yesterday's passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act is a significant step forward in protecting Americ  more
Moreno, Husted Bill Would Ban Drive-Only Licenses for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Husted Bill Would Ban Drive-Only Licenses for Illegal Aliens * WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Red Light Act to prohibit illegal aliens from obtaining "drive-only" licenses by withholding federal funds from states who issue them to those who cannot provide proof of citizenship. "How many more Ohio families have to bury their loved ones who we  more
Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today introduced the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act, which would deliver justice to victims of attempted extrajudicial killing by state sponsors of terrorism. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study assessing   more
Turner: House Passage of Russia Sanctions Increases Pressure on Putin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner: House Passage of Russia Sanctions Increases Pressure on Putin * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Turner has made it his longstanding mission to impose meaningful economic pressure on Vladimir Putin and force an end to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Today, that effort reached a major milestone as the U.S. House passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan leg  more