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https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/portman-difference/portman-delivers-results-ohio-second-year-116th-congress	Portman Delivers Results for Ohio in Second Year of the 116th Congress	2020-12-31	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Rob Portman	P000449	www.portman.senate.gov			legacy	Portman Delivers Results for Ohio in Second Year of the 116th Congress December 31, 2020 \| Portman Difference During the second year of the 116th Congress, Senator Portman continued to deliver results for Ohio, just as he did in the previous Congress. He worked tirelessly to help Ohioans who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; create economic opportunity and retirement security for Ohio families; combat the addiction epidemic; honor our nation's veterans and strengthen our military; promote responsible use of artificial intelligence and technology; stand up against police brutality and the unnecessary violence in our country; protect and preserve our national parks; improve transparency and accountability within the federal government; fight for better and more affordable health care; and help all Ohioans achieve their God-given potential. During the 116th Congress, Portman has authored or co-authored 45legislative priorities in total that have been signed into law. Under President Trump, in total 82of Senator Portman's bills have been signed into law. Under President Obama, 68 of Portman's bill were signed into law. In total, during his 10 years in the Senate, Portman has successfully enacted 175 legislative priorities into law, including 129 bills as well as 46 amendments. Helping Ohioans Impacted By COVID-19 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of every American in 2020, and Senator Portman played a leadership role in crafting solutions to help families and small businesses leading to the passage of the COVID-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Senator Portman has consistently called for bipartisan action to provide the health care and economic relief the American need and deserve. Since March, Portman has delivered 21 speeches on the Senate floor cal…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401085	Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus Co-Chairs Schiff and Chabot Denounce Sentencing of Chinese Journalist Reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic	2020-12-30	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	Washington, D.C. Today, Representatives Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, released a statement following the sentencing of Zhang Zhan, a Chinese citizen journalist who reported from Wuhan during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic:We are deeply concerned by the recent conviction of Zhang Zhan for her reporting on the early handling of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan last winter, the Co-Chairs said. Ms. Zhang's photos and short video clips uploaded to WeChat, Twitter, and YouTube documented the harsh reality of life in Wuhan during lockdown in the early days of the virus, informing the Chinese people and the world about the extent of the crisis at a critical time. We are alarmed at the treatment of Ms. Zhang and call on PRC authorities to immediately release her and all others detained in connection with sharing news about the coronavirus. On December 28, Zhang Zhan was sentenced to four years in jail by the Shanghai Pudong People's Court for picking quarrels and provoking trouble. She is accused of spreading false information and accepting media interviews with foreign outlets. Her lawyer reports that Ms. Zhang has been on a hunger strike since June and was force-fed via a nasal tube while shackled in prison. Other citizen journalists who reported on the situation in Wuhan have gone missing or been under close surveillance for months. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=0D82107A-05DE-4F19-8383-E10E558A4C21	Rep. Fudge Announces 2020 Winners of the 11th District Congressional App Challenge	2020-12-30	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-senate-floor-2000-direct-payments-ohioans	Brown Takes to Senate Floor to Demand Swift Senate Action on $2,000 Direct Payments for Ohioans	2020-12-30	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Download Production Quality Video HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) took to the Senate floor as he continues to call for a quick Senate vote on increasing direct payments to Ohioans struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic from $600 to $2,000. The House passed legislation on Monday increasing the amount to $2,000, and the legislation has the support of Senators in both parties and President Trump. Brown is calling on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to take quick action on the House-passed legislation. It's pretty simple: the best way to help Ohio workers and families is to put more money in their pockets not in the bank accounts of the largest corporations and the biggest banks, hoping it will trickle down. We need to invest directly in the people who make this country work, said Brown. Brown's remarks, as prepared for delivery can be found below: There is one simple question before the Senate this week: are we going to put more money in people's pockets? The American people made it clear in this election that they want a government that's on their side. This is our chance to deliver for them to show the people we serve that we can make a real difference in their lives. It's pretty simple: the best way to help Ohio workers and families is to put more money in their pockets not in the bank accounts of the largest corporations and the biggest banks, hoping it will trickle down. We know it never does. CEOs just pay themselves instead. We need to invest directly in the people who make this country work. It helps people pay the bills, stay in their homes, and get through this downturn. And it injects money into local economies that desperately need it the more money people have, the more they can spend at small businesses that are hurting right now. We know this works it did in the spring. We came together, across the aisle, and we passed the CARES Act, with expanded UI and direct stimulus checks. We kept 13 million people out of poverty, and we gave millions more peace of mind,…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/portman-brown-bipartisan-legislation-rename-nasas-plum-brook-station-test-facility-neil-armstrong	Portman, Brown Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Rename NASAs Plum Brook Station Test Facility After Neil Armstrong Signed Into Law	2020-12-30	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that President Trump has signed into law their bipartisan legislation to rename NASA's Plum Brook Station, the agency's test facility in Sandusky, Ohio, after Neil Armstrong. Portman and Brown introduced the legislation last year. Plum Brook is part of the NASA Glenn Research Center. Ithouses unique world-class facilities that conduct critical and innovative ground tests for the international aerospace community. From his service as a Navy fighter pilot, to his courageous experiments as a test pilot, to his space exploration and first step on the surface of the Moon, Neil Armstrong left an indelible mark in mankind's history of flight.In all his accomplishments, he considered himself first and foremost a test pilot who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the air and in space, Senator Portman said. Neil was a humble and patriotic Ohioan who believed the honor of serving his country was a reward in and of itself. That's why, when I asked him the year before he passed away whether he wanted me to pursue naming Plum Brook after him, he demurred. But he was a strong supporter of Plum Brook Station and the important simulations and testing being done there, and I believe it is precisely because of his humility, coupled with his unparalleled accomplishments, that the renaming is appropriate.In consultation with his family and NASA, Senator Brown and I introduced this legislation last year and I applaud President Trump for signing this legislation into law as a fitting tribute to Armstrongs amazing accomplishments in air and in space. Before Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon, he was an up-and-coming test pilot in northeast Ohio at what is now known as the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center. I'm pleased to join Sen. Portman in honoring Ohio-native Neil Armstrong by renaming NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky for a man who inspires future Ohioans to continue our state's tradition of br…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=403079	Statement from Rep. Stivers	2020-12-28	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steve Stivers	S001187	stivers.house.gov			legacy	Statement from Rep. Stivers f t # e Washington, December 28, 2020 The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding the override of the veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): For decades, people on both sides of the aisle have put aside their differences for the sake of the men and women who serve our nation, Stivers said. While it's disappointing that the President let a political disagreement stand in the way of the well-being of our troops, I was proud to join my Republican and Democratic colleagues to let our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines know that we have their backs. -30-	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-backs-bill-to-expand-covid-19-stimulus-payments	Beatty Backs Bill to Expand COVID-19 Stimulus Payments	2020-12-28	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement ahead of the anticipated vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020, H.R. 9051: "After seven months of distraction, distortion, and denials, the White House has finally come to its senses and conceded that American workers, families, and small businesses are hurting and in need of much greater assistance than the Trump Administration previously cared to admit. That is why I call on all Congressional Republicans to join with Congressional Democrats and pass the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act to increase stimulus payments immediately so that our constituents can get the help they so desperately need." If enacted, H.R. 9051 would increase the value of the second round of Economic Impact Payments from $600 to $2,000 per eligible member of the household. Additionally, the bill would provide that the second round of Economic Impact Payments will include non-child dependents and that non-child dependents will be included in the first round of Economic Impact Payments as well.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404579	Wenstrup Statement on Non-Offset Relief Payments	2020-12-28	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) issued the following statement after voting on the CASH Act of 2020: The recently-passed bipartisan, bicameral COVID relief legislation provided targeted assistance to the American people in the form of direct cash payments, enhanced unemployment insurance, and an expanded earned income tax credit. There may be room for additional assistance in the coming months, and it should come in the form of more precisely targeted relief to those most in need as well as efforts to get individuals back to work, rather than blanket benefits for many who may not need them but qualify based off outdated data. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation, the CASH Act would cost $463.8 billion in taxpayer funding. With that sum, we could increase assistance to our small businesses that are struggling through the Paycheck Protection Program, increase direct food assistance to needy families, and increase resources to distributePPE to frontline healthcare workers and the vaccine to all Americans who want it. Should the Speaker wish to pass this legislation, she should offset it with the President's request to rescind certain foreign aid funding. However, without such an offset, I could not support this additional deficit spending.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404580	Wenstrup Votes to Enact Defense Authorization Bill	2020-12-28	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) issued the following statement after voting to advance into law the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Our nation's servicemembers make countless sacrifices to protect the American people. We must provide our warfighters with the tools and resources necessary to carry out their missions and keep them safe. This legislation also addresses growing global challenges, from countering China's increasing aggression to strengthening our nation's cybersecurity capabilities. At the same time, I share President Trump's interest in reviewing the Communications Decency Act of 1996, and specifically Section 230. The Internet economy has grown beyond anything imagined in the 1990s, and it is the responsibility of legislators to ensure that our laws are keeping up with society and the tech companies that have come to dominate our economy and public discourse. Congressman Wenstrup was named a conferee to the FY 2021 NDAA Conference Committee andhad two amendments included in the final text. He also serves as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served a tour in Iraq from 2005-2006 as a combat surgeon and was awarded a Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for his service.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/ohio-police-officer-who-fatally-shot-black-man-47-did-not-turn-bodycam-on	Ohio police officer who fatally shot Black man, 47, did not turn bodycam on	2020-12-23	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	The Ohio police officer who fatally shot a 47-year-old Black man has been relieved of duty in Columbus after it was discovered he did not turn on his body camera during the incident. The city's second fatal police shooting in just one month has shocked the entire community. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, addressing the shooting on Twitter, called the community still raw and exhausted from the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and, most recently, Casey Goodson, Jr., right here in Columbus. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) On Twitter, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther expressed it. Our community is still raw and exhausted from the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and, most recently, Casey Goodson, Jr., right here in Columbus, he wrote. The officer involved did not turn on their body-worn camera which is unacceptable, Ginther tweeted. The officer involved has been relieved of duty, requiring him to turn in his badge and gun, stripping him of police powers pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigations. The shooting occurred early Tuesday morning, at 1:37 a.m., when an unidentified man holding a cellphone inside a friend's garage was shot by the also-unnamed officer, who was among a pair responding to a noise complaint. A neighbor called the police because the man was sitting in a car turning the engine of an SUV on and off. The two officers were responding to a non-emergency call, so they did not turn on lights or sirens, which would have triggered filming inside their patrol call. The shooting is being investigated by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. A look back function on the officer's camera automatically turned on, obtaining 60 seconds of video with no audio after the incident. The short captured video shows there was a delay in rendering of first-aid to the man, according to the statement from the Columbus Police Department. Neither officer who responded to the call turned on their body cameras, but only the officer who fired the fatal shot has been suspended. This police-involve…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/a-year-in-review-senator-brown-working-for-ohioans	A Year in Review Senator Brown Working for Ohioans	2020-12-23	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Over the last year, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has worked to protect Ohioans' health and safety and their economic security amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He led efforts to get healthcare providers, essential workers and working families the resources they need as we all continue fighting to get the pandemic under control. And he helped secure critical provisions in COVID relief packages to halt evictions, secure rental assistance, increase unemployment insurance benefits, and provide financial relief to small businesses that are struggling. This year, Brown worked with Republicans and Democrats to introduce more than 100 bills more than 37 of which he introduced with Senator Portman. Brown successfully sent several bipartisan bills to President Trump's desk to become law, including hisProtecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act, which will help nonprofits, state and local governments and federally recognized Tribes remain financially viable during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his bill to reauthorize the Healthy Start Program, which aims to reduce the national infant mortality rate. Brown's African American Burial Grounds Network Act, which would set up a voluntary, nationwide network of African American burial grounds, passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law before the end of the year. Brown also secured a number of year-end wins in the government funding package passed by the Senate that included badly-needed COVID relief for Ohio. Brown secured provisions to end surprise medical bills, protect seniors from out-of-pocket costs for preventive colonoscopies, permanently lower taxes on craft beverages, fund Ohio's military installations, invest in NASA and in ongoing cleanup at the Piketon plant. As part of the COVID-relief package, Brown also helped secure rental and utility assistance, stimulus checks for Ohioans, 11 additional weeks of unemployment benefits and funding for small businesses and healthcare providers. While Brown led by example and didn't hold in-person …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/1618-ohio-lawmakers-vote-for-covid-19-relief	16/18 Ohio Lawmakers Vote For COVID-19 Relief	2020-12-22	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	The majority of Ohio's lawmakers joined the majority of Congress in voting for a coronavirus relief deal and a government funding package on Monday, eight months since Congress last took action. What You Need To Know Congress passed COVID-19 relief and government funding bills on Monday Most Ohio lawmakers said the deals were needed Democrats and Republicans are divided over what the New Year should bring Only two of Ohio's 18 members of Congress voted against the bills Representatives Jim Jordan (R, 4th Congressional District) and Warren Davidson (R, 8th Congressional District). On Monday afternoon, several members spoke from the House floor. It still falls short of what we need to get through this crisis, but I will continue to stand up for my constituents of the 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Joyce Beatty (D, 3rd Congressional District) said. While I'm relieved that Congress is finally acting on those cries for help, I'm dismayed that it's taken this long, Rep. Steve Chabot (R, 1st Congressional District) said. The $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill will include $600 stimulus checks for most Americans who received the last round of direct payments, a temporary $300/week boost to unemployment benefits, it will bring back the Paycheck Protection program for small businesses, and it will provide more money for vaccine distribution, rental assistance and schools. Ohio Democrats say it's a bridge to the New Year. This was not enough that we're doing today, it's a down payment. It's way better than nothing. It will mean people get some help, but this isn't going to do what we did in March, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said in a virtual interview Monday afternoon. Ohio Republicans say they will wait to see if this could be enough, or if more relief will be needed. I don't want to give people government checks all the time, I want them to go get jobs and earn a living, Rep. Steve Stivers (R, 15th Congressional District) said in a virtual interview Monday night. The problem is we shut down the economy before, and s…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-statement-on-officer-involved-shooting-in-northwest-columbus	Beatty Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting in Northwest Columbus	2020-12-22	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH — U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issues the following statement on the fatal shooting this morning in Columbus' Northwest side: "There are not enough words to express the pain and anger I feel that another Black man has been killed in our community at the hands of law enforcement in less than a month. While we do not know all of the facts, what I do know is that this is unacceptable. I am greatly concerned and call into question police procedures as well as the timing and inconsistent use of body cameras. I stand with the community in seeking the truth and demanding justice. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim."	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401084	Ranking Member Chabot: Its Time for Congress to Pass Small Business Relief	2020-12-22	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) spoke on the House floor in support of the small business provisions in the COVID relief package. Remarks as prepared for delivery: I thank the gentleman/gentlelady for yielding. Mr./Madam Speaker, for months now, our nation's entrepreneurs and small business owners have been pleading for additional help from Congress. The Fourth Quarter Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index found that nearly three-quarters of small business owners said more federal relief is important for their success in 2021. While I am relieved that Congress is finally acting on those cries for help, I am dismayed that it has taken us this long. I introduced a bill in September that could have been brought to the floor at any time. That bill included many of these same provisions we are voting on today. Instead, the House considered bills about marijuana and online conspiracy theories. It's an embarrassment that it took this long because every moment of delay has put more small businesses at risk of permanent closure. These restaurants, bars, shops, and manufacturers employ nearly half of American workers and form the bedrock of communities across the country. Fortunately, the provisions in today's relief package will bring critical assistance to these small business workers and their families. The Paycheck Protection Program, which has supported over 50 million employees, will be reopened for new and second time applicants. Funds will be reserved for very small businesses and community lenders. The list of eligible expenses will be expanded so that owners can purchase PPE to keep employees and their loved ones safe. There are many more details in the packagetoo many to go into herebut the bottom line is this: these provisions will bring meaningful help to millions of Americans. Just in my own district in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, a PPP loan helped keep 140 employees on the payroll at the Silver Spring House restaurant. A PPP…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1918	House Passes COVID Relief, Government Funding Package That Includes Multiple Balderson Priorities	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Troy Balderson	B001306	balderson.house.gov	balderson	https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14	scraper	WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan, bicameral appropriations legislation that authorizes $900 billion in targeted COVID-19 relief for American families, hospitals, small businesses, schools, local governments, and more. The legislation includes multiple of Congressman Troy Balderson’s (R-OH) top priorities, including the ability for small businesses to deduct Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) grants from their upcoming 2020 tax filings. “While long overdue, this legislation does exactly what it needs to do: provide major, critical relief to Ohio’s families, small business employees, rural communities, agriculture sector, and more,” said Balderson. “While I’m pleased my colleagues on both sides of the aisle have finally agreed to this much-needed package, it’s unacceptable to let these disagreements drag out at the expense of Americans’ livelihoods. I hope for more bipartisan lawmaking in the 117th Session of Congress.” Key Balderson priorities incorporated in the omnibus package include: DIRECT PAYMENTS TO AMERICANS Provides economic impact payments of up to $600 for more than 85% of American adults and their dependents SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF Provides $248.5 billion to reopen and strengthen the PPP Enables small businesses to deduct PPP grants from 2020 tax filings Allows small businesses with fewer than 300 employees that received a PPP loan previously to apply for a second loan by demonstrating a 25% decrease in revenue Allocates $20 billion to restart and extend the U.S Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program Advance Grant for small businesses in low-income communities, and allows prior grantees that received less than $10,000 to reapply Provides $15 billion in funding for entertainment venues, movie theaters, and museums that are experiencing significant revenue loss Includes 501(c)6 organizations such as local chambers of commerce, housing cooperatives, newspapers, broadcasters, and radio stations in eligibility for PPP and e…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-votes-to-pass-covid-19-reliefgovernment-funding-agreement	Beatty Votes to Pass COVID-19 Relief/Government Funding Agreement	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), incoming Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus, addressed the nation from the House floor in advance of the vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 133, an agreement to fund the federal government and related agencies through Fiscal Year 2021 as well as to provide direct relief to American workers, families, and small businesses struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Beatty's statement reads: "I rise today to support this legislation because my constituents desperately need unemployment benefits, stimulus checks, food assistance, eviction moratorium, small business relief, minority deposit institutions' and community development financial institutions' assistance, and other important protections in this bill. Seven months after the House passed The Heroes Act, Republicans have finally relented to allow more support to the American people who are struggling through the three pandemics: COVID-19, economic hardship, and social injustice. So, let me be clear: the GOP has had a knee on Americans' necks by holding this bill up, and it still falls short of what we need to get through this crisis. But I will continue to stand up for the constituents of Ohio's Third Congressional District and for people across this nation. And I will work with my colleagues and the Biden Administration to get people the support they need to build back better. Thank you, and I yield back." An archived recording of Beatty's speech can be viewed on YouTube. # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=93820DCB-5D3B-4F25-89BB-DBAD6A15EC0D	Rep. Fudge Supports Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Package	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/12/turner-advocacy-ends-surprise-medical-billing	TURNER Advocacy Ends Surprise Medical Billing	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/12/turner-foster-care-legislation-included-in-omnibus-funding-bill	TURNER Foster Care Legislation Included in Omnibus Funding Bill	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/12/turner-supports-oh-10-in-appropriations-and-covid-19-relief-package	TURNER Supports OH-10 in Appropriations and COVID-19 Relief Package	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404567	Wenstrup Statement on Surprise Billing/COVID-19 Relief/Spending Package	2020-12-21	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02) released the following statement after for the combined Surprise Billing, COVID-19 Relief, and Government Spending package: We have delivered two safe and effective vaccines so far, which will provide us the ultimate pathway forward to ending the pandemic, rebuilding the economy, and restoring our way of life. However, Americans need economic support now, and this legislation delivers that immediate help, including $325 billion to help the hardest-hit small businesses through reopening and improving the Paycheck Protection Program, another round of cash assistance for workers and families, averaging $2,400 for a family of four, and continued support for Americans who have lost their job during this global pandemic. I am also particularly proud to support the provisions that end surprise billing. Patients will no longer receive unexpected bills due to medical procedures or doctor visits. Rather, they will be provided more complete information before having to make health care decisions, will be removed from billing disputes that arise from unplanned or unscheduled care, and will have access to a robust network of doctors who are incentivized to continue seeing patients. Along with the GOP Doctors Caucus, I have championed this issue and fought hard to get it across the finish line. "Undoubtedly, there are unnecessary provisions in the overall bill. However, our country faces unprecedented circumstances and urgent needs, and I supported this legislation because I know the American people have beencounting on us to deliver relief. "Now, our work begins to ensure that we are better prepared to address our fiscal, medical, and supply chain challenges. Highlights Courtesy of Republican House Whip Steve Scalise: COVID Relief: Extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses oGives businesses experiencing severe revenue reductions an opportunity to apply for a second draw PPP loan oIncludes 501(c)(6) organiz…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=309	Gonzalez, Sherman, Van Hollen Applaud Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act’s Signing into Law	2020-12-18	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	Today, Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (RRocky River), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Congressmen Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) released the following statements regarding the signing of their bipartisan Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act into law. TheHolding ForeignCompaniesAccountable Actis about ending the practice of companies based in China, some fully controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, from taking advantage of a loophole in securities law to fund their enterprises. Simply put, if a company wants access to US capital markets, they should follow US securities laws.I am pleased to see this bill be signed into law, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside my colleagues to hold the CCPaccountable and protect our investors and businesses,said CongressmanGonzalez. It's our job to protect American investors from fraudulent businesses seeking to take advantage of them. Requiring all publicly listed companies on our U.S. exchanges to be held to the same standards is the best way to do that. Taking this action is crucial to hold Chinese companies accountable and to safeguard the millions of American families who rely on modest investments to retire, send their kids to college, and weather financial emergencies. I've been proud to lead this this bipartisan effort, and I'm glad to see the President sign it into law today. I will continue fighting to improve our financial system and ensure it puts the American people first,said Senator Van Hollen. This may be the most significant piece of investor protection legislation passed in several years,said Congressman Sherman, Chair of the Investor Protection and Capital Markets subcommittee. It is designed to assure U.S. investors of financial statement integrity, when they invest in any of 224 U.S. exchange-listed companies with over $1.8 trillion in market capitalization. The purpose is not to de-list any company, but to persuade China to allow the audit oversight that U.S. investors need, and the U.S. investors get when investing in U.S. …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404560	Wenstrup Receives COVID-19 Vaccine; Encourages Others to Do the Same	2020-12-18	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02) received his first of two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the U.S. Capitol through the Office of the Attending Physician. After the incredibly challenging year we've had, I feel very blessed to receive this vaccine. I hope that my decision to get it gives my constituents confidence in thesafety and efficacy that havebeen demonstrated in the extensive trails, said Congressman Wenstrup. Taking the vaccine will help protect our community, help end the pandemic, restore our way of life, and rebuild the economy. I urge everyone to learn the facts about this vaccine, consult with their doctor, and make the decision that is best for them. He also added, I'm extremely grateful to the doctors, scientists, researchers, and manufacturers who worked around the clock to develop and produce this vaccine in record time. I commend President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Azar, Dr. Moncef Slaoui, General Gustave Perna, the Operation Warp Speed team, and the thousands of clinical trial participantsfor their leadership on this endeavor, which will go down as one of the greatest medical feats in history. About the Pfizer vaccine: The Pfizer vaccine is administered in two doses roughly 21 days apart. It is stored in temperatures of negative 94 degrees Fahrenheit and has demonstrated 95 percent efficacy in clinical trials. The company received $1.95 billion from Operation Warp Speed to manufacture 100 million doses. Background on the Availability of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID19 Vaccine for US Congress Continuity of Government Purpose from the Office of the Attending Physician: The Food and Drug Administration granted an Emergency Use Authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine on December 12, 2020. I have been notified by the National Security Council that consistent with Presidential Policy Directive 40 (2016), Congress and the Supreme Court, along with Executive Branch agencies, will be provided with a specific number of COVID19 vaccine doses…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/demanding-justice-accountability-and-transparency-in-goodson-murder-investigation	Demanding Justice, Accountability, and Transparency in Goodson Murder Investigation	2020-12-17	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) recently sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr seeking more information as well as a fair, complete review of the shooting and death of Casey Christopher Goodson, Jr. at the hands of a Franklin County sheriff's deputy. "Unfortunately, although a routine reality when Black in America, Mr. Goodson's murderer was one of the very individuals who swore to protect and serve him and his family," Beatty wrote. "Yet, as you are aware, his last steps were taken as he opened his front door to enter the safety of his own home—the place that should have been his sanctuary, as opposed to the scene of his unwarranted execution." She later added, "I do not want Mr. Goodson's death to have been in vain, so my review of the investigation will only serve as the beginning of the work I will complete in partnership with my congressional colleagues to make systemic, long-term changes to the operations of police departments nationwide." A full copy of Beatty's letter can be accessed on her website. # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401083	Co-Chairs of the Congressional Nigerian Caucus Condemn Boko Haram's Kidnapping of Over 300 Schoolboys in Katsina State	2020-12-17	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Representatives Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Nigerian Caucus, released the following statements on Boko Haram's kidnapping of over 300 schoolboys at the Government Science secondary school in Katsina State in northwestern Nigeria on Friday, December 11, 2020. This attack comes just two weeks after Boko Haram killed 110 people in a village near Maiduguri."Six years after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping, Boko Haram has continued to terrorize the people of Nigeria simply for seeking access to education for their children, said Congressman Chabot. This time, the kidnapping of over 330 schoolboys is not only the largest mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in history, but it is also a heartbreaking crime against innocent children and their families. We must not stand idly by as Boko Haram continues to terrorize the Nigerian people, and I will continue to work with Congresswoman Jackson Lee and all of our colleagues to secure the release of the children." "It is time for the Nigerian Government to stand up and seek a resolution to preserve their democracy and hold Boko Haram and other terrorist groups accountable for the kidnapping of children and countless brutal attacks on innocent citizens," said Congresswoman Jackson Lee. "I do not know how much longer the world can look to Nigeria for leadership to resolve this horrendous disregard for human life. The future of Nigerian citizens is in jeopardy and its time for the Nigerian Government to send a strong message to the Boko Haram that they will no longer tolerate their complete disregard for human life and their disregard for the laws of the Republic of Nigeria. The violence has to stop, and the human rights and security of the Nigerian people have to be preserved and honored. As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Nigerian Caucus, we will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Nigeria and demand that the Government of Nigeria take immediate action and locate all these young men an…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davidson.house.gov/media-center/op-eds/do-nothing-congress-kicks-can-down-road-once-again	A do-nothing Congress kicks the can down the road once again	2020-12-17	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov			legacy	The last thing the public needed this year was more political brinkmanship. In 2020, governments asked the public to stop working, traveling, gathering, and just stay home. The goal was to stop the spread or flatten the curve. The result is millions oflostjobs, thousands ofdelayedmedical procedures, anddiminished educational attainmentfor America's students. Now, on top of all this, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is steering Congress toward a disruptive government shutdown. To be clear, Congress had all year to hammer out an agreement on appropriating money for congressionally funded government operations. In a perfect world, Congress would vote on the various department appropriations one by one before Sept. 30, and then, work would begin on the next year's spending. This would avoid the now-annual tradition of releasing thousand-page omnibus packages just days before the government runs out of money. Methodically negotiating and voting on each appropriation would allow members of Congress to address narrower issues in certain areas where Congress spends our hard-earned taxpayer dollars. What happens instead is that Congress kicks the can down the road, avoiding tough decisions. Back in September, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown before the general election. A continuing resolution is a piece of legislation that maintains spending at current levels for a short period of time. This may have been prudent, but it was a step that was necessary only because Congress failed to stay on schedule to fund the government before Oct. 1. Last week, Congress passed another continuing resolution, extending the deadline by a week as the possibility of passing further coronavirus relief complicated already thorny negotiations. This is unacceptable. Most people must comply with deadlines or else face consequences. Students in school must turn in their homework on time. Hourly workers must show up for their shifts on time. Business owners must meet delivery deadlines and pay bills on…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401082	Statement from Freedom of the Press Caucus Co-Chairs Schiff and Chabot on Reports of 43 Journalists Killed in 2020	2020-12-16	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	Washington D.C. Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus released the following statement on International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ) new whitepaper regarding 2658 journalists who have been murdered since 1990, including 42 journalists in 2020. Just this weekend, Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam was executed for running a website that criticized the Iranian government, bringing the year's total to 43.We are deeply troubled by IFJ's tragic findings that 42 journalists were killed this year and that 235 journalists remain in prison, the Co-Chairs said. With the addition of Ruhollah Zam's execution, 2659 journalists have been murdered over the past 30 years which equates to about two journalists or media workers killed every week. Media freedom is critical to hold governments accountable to their citizens. No matter where they are located, journalists like Mr. Zam should be free to fulfill the critical mission of providing timely, accurate information to the public without the fear of repression, imprisonment, or death. On December 10, IFJ issued a white paper documenting the killing of journalists since 1990. According to IFJ, [t]he IFJ casualty toll included all journalists, freelance as well as support staff such as drivers, fixers and translators who died during newsgathering activitiesgiving a fuller picture of the extent of casualties within the media workforce. Ruhollah Zam was convicted of corruption on earth for his work running Amad News, a news website Iran accused of inciting the 2017-2018 protests. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=169D1C13-A678-4581-AE82-193A662D12A3	Fudge, Latta, Kelly, Kelly Lead Effort to Reduce Maternal Deaths, Improve Health Outcomes for Mothers	2020-12-14	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404556	Wenstrup Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Raise Public Awareness of COVID-19 Vaccine	2020-12-14	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Representatives Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (R-OH-02), Ron Kind (D-WI-03), Roger Marshall (R-KS-01), Scott Peters (D-CA-52), John Joyce (R-PA-13), Andy Kim (D-NJ-03), Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), and Albio Sires (D-NJ-08) introduced bipartisan legislation, authorizing a public advocacy campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccine participation and provide science-backed information. The bill provides necessary funds for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide grants to entities to launch public awareness campaigns no less than 30 days after a vaccine is authorized. Operation Warp Speed has produced a safe and effective vaccine in record time. A vaccine, however, will only lead us out of this pandemic and allow us to restore our way of life if enough Americans are willing to receive it, said Representative Brad Wenstrup D.P.M. It is more important than ever that we provide science-based, factual information about COVID-19 vaccines to the American people. I believe providing accurate information about vaccines will help alleviate concerns and empower Americansto make sound medical decisions. Today is a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic as millions of vaccines are shipped across the country and arrive to Wisconsin and we begin to inoculate our health care workers and most vulnerable to the virus. But for these vaccines to ultimately bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that Americans are willing to receive them, said Representative Ron Kind. I am proud to support this bipartisan bill to provide resources to trusted local leaders across the country to raise awareness and share factual, evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccines with the communities they serve. A COVID-19 vaccine will only be effective in defeating this virus if people have confidence in its safety and efficacy, said Representative Roger Marshall, M.D. America is home to world-class scientists and a gold-standard regulatory agency that oversees the dru…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=306	Gonzalez bill to address Tuscarawas River flooding included in final passage of 2020 Water Resources Development Act	2020-12-10	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	Gonzalez bill to address Tuscarawas River flooding included in final passage of 2020 Water Resources Development Act Legislation introduced by U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez to address flooding along the Tuscarawas River again passed the House of Representatives this week as part of the House and Senate negotiated Water Resources Development Act of 2020. This legislation is now being sent to the United States Senate. The bill, known as theTuscarawas River Flooding Study Act, will expedite an Army Corps of Engineers' assessment of needs of the Tuscarawas River Basin. I am pleased to see my bill to address the re-occurring flooding problems along the Tuscarawas River pass Congress with bipartisan support, said Congressman Gonzalez. This is an important step towards identifying and funding long-term solutions that will protect our communities and preserve the heritage of the Ohio and Erie Canal corridor. Congressman Gonzalez has worked with the village of Clinton for almost two years on the flooding issues in the area. We are pleased to see Congress recognize the urgent need for the Tuscarawas River Flooding Study Act as part of this important legislationsaid Clinton Mayor Clarissa Allega. TheTuscarawas River Flooding Study Act requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the completion of an assessment of the Tuscarawas River Basin. The feasibility study is the next step in on-going efforts to address flooding in southwest Summit County. In June, Congressman Gonzalezhelped secure $390,000 in federal funding for floodplain managementstudies in the area to help provide updated data to support mitigation efforts through the Army Corps, FEMA, and other state and local entities. The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps started the process in the fall, and the reports are targeted for completion in September of 2021. Read the full text of theTuscarawas River Flooding Study Acthere.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-heralds-nomination-of-marcia-fudge-to-lead-hud	Beatty Heralds Nomination of Marcia Fudge to Lead HUD	2020-12-10	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), the incoming the Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for 117th Congress, issued the following statement on the Biden Administration's nomination of Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): "Congratulations to my dear friend, fellow Ohioan and Delta Soror, Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, on her historic nomination as the 18th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Congresswoman Fudge has dedicated her life to advocating for and advancing the needs of our most vulnerable, at-risk Americans, and I am confident she will keep them front and center in everything that she does to expand safe, affordable housing for all Americans. As the incoming CBC Chair, I look forward to working with her hand-in-hand to move our nation forward and build back better." # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404544	Wenstrup Statement on Texas v. Pennsylvania	2020-12-10	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	Wenstrup Statement on Texas v. Pennsylvania Cincinnati, December 10, 2020 Contact: CINCINNATICongressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) issued the following statement after signing on to an amicus briefin the United States Supreme Court case of Texas v. Pennsylvania: I have heard many concerns from my constituents regarding a variety of aspects of the election. Our judicial system provides a place to raise legal challenges and seek remedy for injustice. Similar to the 2000 Presidential election, our nation won't have a sense of finality unless these legal challenges are resolved. That is why I asked the U.S. Supreme Court, which has ultimate jurisdiction, to take up this case, so that we may bring clarity for this election and legal certainty for future elections.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=304	Gonzalez IOGAN Act bill to identify and combat “deepfakes” headed to the President’s desk	2020-12-09	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	The House of Representatives again passed U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez's (R Rocky River) bill to combat manipulated media content known as deepfakes on Tuesday via unanimous consent. This legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The bill, the Identifying Outputs of Generative Adversarial Networks Act (IOGAN Act), supports critical research to accelerate the development of technology to identify deepfakes which could erode public trust, scam the American public, and endanger national security. The Senate companion legislation was co-sponsored by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). Recent technological advances have reshaped the world we live in, but with that comes new threats to our national security that must be addressed, said Congressman Gonzalez. I am pleased to see my bill receiving support in both chambers and moving to the President's desk. It is critical that we learn to identify and combat deepfake technology to stop scammers and foreign entities who would seek to do harm to the American public. Deepfake technology has developed rapidly over the past several years with no clear method of identifying and stopping it from becoming a major national security threat. The IOGAN Act directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support research to accelerate the development of technologies that could help improve the detection of such content. Advancements in computing power and the widespread use of technologies like artificial intelligence over the past several years have made it easier and cheaper than ever before to manipulate and reproduce photographs, video and audio clips potentially harmful or deceptive to the American public. The ability to identify and label this content is critical to preventing foreign actors from using manipulated images and videos to shift U.S. public opinion.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-salutes-selection-for-secretary-of-defense	Beatty Salutes Selection for Secretary of Defense	2020-12-09	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), the incoming the Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for 117th Congress, issued the following statement on the nomination of Retired Four-Star General Lloyd Austin as the Biden Administration's Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense: "I applaud the historic nomination of General Lloyd Austin to be our nation's first-ever Black Secretary of Defense. His long history of service and unequal qualifications make him the perfect leader for our military and national defense. As General Austin and I discussed on the phone recently, we must work together to protect our people, our country, and our national security interests around the globe. I believe General Austin is the right person to do exactly that at this critical moment in time. That is why I urge the Senate to hold hearings and confirm General Austin as soon as possible so that he can get to work on day one." # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2020/12/davidson-pens-letter-treasury-self-hosted-wallet-regs	Davidson Pens Letter to Treasury on Self-Hosted Wallet Regs	2020-12-09	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov	davidson	https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) sent a letter to the Department of the Treasury today strongly encouraging Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to consult with Congress before issuing new regulations that govern the use of digital self-hosted wallets. Self-hosted wallets enable their users to make peer-to-peer transactions with digital assets without the need for a bank or third party to process the transaction. The letter from Davidson comes amid rumors on Capitol Hill that Secretary Mnuchin plans to issue new guidance that would require certain disclosures revealing the owner of self-hosted wallets. In the letter, Davidson said that the regulation would “hinder American leadership and preclude meaningful participation in the technological innovation currently underway throughout the global financial system,” and that it “could undermine the Treasury Department from stopping illicit actors . . . while it would raise privacy concerns and place impractical regulatory burdens on digital asset users and companies.” Davidson was joined by fellow Financial Services Committee members Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Ted Budd (R-NC) as well as Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) in sending the letter. Rep. Davidson made the following statement after sending the letter: “Before Treasury issues midnight rules on the regulation of self-hosted wallets, Secretary Mnuchin should come to the Peoples’ House and speak to representatives about what his regulations would do. Over-regulating self-hosted wallets will crush a nascent industry and leave the Unites States behind the rest of the world when it comes to harnessing the power of blockchain and cryptocurrency. "The wrong regulations will violate the financial privacy of users and send a message to the world that you shouldn’t build businesses or try new use cases for blockchain in the United States. I hope Treasury will carefully consider any action it takes on self-hosted wallets. I look forward to working with Secretary Mnuchin on this impor…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=303	Gonzalez priorities, including holding Chinese Communist Party accountable, in FY21 National Defense Authorization Act	2020-12-08	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON The House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report which includes pieces of legislation authored by U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R Rocky River) aimed at curbing World Bank funding to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), limiting CCP influences on American universities, combatting human trafficking, and implementing a national AI research cloud. I am pleased to see this year's NDAA include two of my bills aimed at pushing back against the aggressions of the Chinese Communist Party. The CCP represents one of the greatest existential threats facing our nation today. Beyond their human rights violations and egregious mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, the CCP has continued to abuse international organizations, violate agreements, exploit developing nations through the harmful Belt and Road Initiative, and seek to expand malign influence inside the U.S. through our research and financial institutions.said Congressman Gonzalez.It is past time that the United States take action to recalibrate our relationship with the CCP and hold them accountable. Accountability for World Bank Loans to China Act This legislation aims to curb World Bank funding to the CCP by directing the U.S. Governor for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to seek China's graduation from the program. Despite far exceeding the economic threshold for the program, the CCP has received $7.8 billion from the World Bank IBRD since 2016. The legislation also includes provisions to help protect poor and middle-income countries that the CCP seeks to take advantage of through their Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Learn more about theAccountability for World Bank Loans to China Acthere. CONFUCIUS Act This legislation seeks to limit the malignant influence of Confucius Institutes cultural and language exchange programs at American universities funded by the CCP by barring Department of Defense funds from going to any college …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ohio-s-third-congressional-district-marks-16th-statewide-tribute-to-rosa-parks-with-release-of-new-video-highlighting-the-power-of-one	Ohio’s Third Congressional District Marks 16th Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks with Release of New Video Highlighting the Power of One	2020-12-08	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—To mark the 16th Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks in Ohio (December 7th-December 8th), U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) premiered the powerful short film, The Power of One: From Agony to Action, the Time is Now, highlighting Rosa Parks, the ‘Power of One,' and how both continue to inspire countless Ohioans, Americans and people across the globe to make a difference in their community. Video special guests include: The Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) President/CEO Joanna Pinkerton, and U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), with contributions from constituents of Ohio's Third Congressional District. "Rosa Parks was the embodiment of the Power of One, and her life and actions on that historic December day is a touchstone moment for so many," Beatty said. "By sitting down, Rosa Parks stood up for what is right and just." She added, "As we celebrate the 16th Statewide Tribute—65 years after she bravely refused to give up her seat—let's recommit ourselves to following in her footsteps to help move from agony to action. The time is now!" "It is my great pleasure to help honor an icon of racial justice and equity," Johnson said. "While Rosa Parks is most often remembered for her defiance of injustice on a bus in Montgomery, she also taught us that progress is a lifelong pursuit. She is an inspiration to remain steadfast in the face of challenges as we continue her work today." "Rosa Parks' heroic act of civil disobedience was an indelible moment in the fight for equality, one that continues to this day," Pinkerton noted. "COTA is proud to continue to support the Statewide Tribute to this remarkable woman, who serves as a reminder that public transportation is not a system that should divide us—but instead unite us and connect us all to social and economic prosperity." "I am proud to represent the home of Civil Rights icon and leader Rosa Parks. Throughout her life, she embodied the fighting spirit of Detroit and served as an inspiration …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2020/12/davidson-votes-against-ndaa	Davidson Votes Against NDAA	2020-12-08	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov	davidson	https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases	scraper	“It pains me to have to vote against this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. As an Army Ranger and West Point graduate, I believe in a strong national defense and want to ensure that our fighting men and women have what they need to defend freedom and carry out their missions. “However, a contingent of my fellow Republicans, along with House Democrats, have used the NDAA as a vehicle to limit the President’s authority to reduce troop levels in countries across the globe—even allied countries like Germany, where there is no active conflict. This effort is a direct response to President Trump trying to fulfill his promise to the American people by bringing our troops home from Afghanistan and ending the endless wars that have cost millions of lives and nearly bankrupted the nation. “Along with a host of other bad policies, this bill could compromise any future President’s ability to redeploy troops as needed to respond to an urgent threat. I encourage the President to veto this bill and ask Congress to sustain his veto.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=18507CAA-D818-4447-B140-05B4CF650ACB	Rep. Fudge Supports Passage of 2021 NDAA	2020-12-08	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404543	Wenstrup Votes to Provide Critical Support to US Servicemembers, Strengthen National Defense	2020-12-08	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) offered the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Our men and women in uniform are willing to put themselves in harm's way to keep our nation safe; we owe it to them to provide the tools and resources necessary to carry out their missions and keep them safe. This year's bipartisan NDAA accomplishes these goals, and I am pleased to support its passage. I am honored to have been selected to serve on the NDAA conference committee and am pleased to note that two of my amendments are included in the final bill, which will help us address vulnerabilities in our critical supply chains. I thank Ranking Member Mac Thornberry for his years of leadership on the House Armed Services Committee and his dedication to our servicemembers and their families, as well as for being a key mentor to me during my first years in Congress. Highlights in the NDAA: H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: The FY21 NDAA provides $731.6B for national defense discretionary programs. Provides our troops a 3% pay raise and supports their families with the pay and benefits they deserve. Authorizes a Pacific Deterrence Initiative and provides $2.2B as the basis of the Initiative. Provides DOD with the resources necessary to address COVID-19, including PPE, testing capabilities, and diagnostic testing. Congressman Wenstrup's amendments were included in Section 713 of the NDAA.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=302	Gonzalez and Fletcher lead bipartisan letter calling for restoring the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans to help small businesses	2020-12-07	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R Rocky River) along with Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), and over 50 bipartisan freshman colleagues sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on Monday supporting restoring the tax deductibility of forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses. When we passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in March, Congress created this program to help businesses within our districts and states survive this pandemic. By disallowing PPP loan recipients the ability to deduct forgiven PPP loan expenses, this is a surprise tax increase to businesses struggling to stay afloat. This is not what Congress intended. reads the letter. It is pivotal that we do not increase the burden on small businesses that have already struggled financially during this pandemic, said Congressman Gonzalez. This bipartisan message shows America's small businesses that we support them, and we will not saddle them with additional expenses during the time of their greatest need. Keeping businesses operating and employees paid through the PPP is central to our efforts to mitigate the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. Congress' intent when creating the PPP was to bolster our small businesses, not create new burdens by prohibiting them from deducting forgiven expenses. I am glad to work with my colleagues to make this much-needed legislative clarification and protect our small businesses from a surprise tax bill. The Paycheck Protection Program has been a lifeline for nearly 150,000 small businesses across Ohio, said National Federation of Independent Business Ohio Executive Director Roger Geiger. Unfortunately, the IRS issued a guidance after the vast majority of small businesses received their loans, effectively resulting in a surprise tax hike at the worst possible time. We appreciate Rep. Gonzalez's leadership in urging Congress to correct this regulatory decision and save…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-on-killing-of-casey-christopher-goodson-jr	Statement on Killing of Casey Christopher Goodson, Jr.	2020-12-07	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH. —U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the killing of Casey Christopher Goodson, Jr. by a Franklin County Sheriff's deputy on Friday, December 4th: "Like many in the community, I am at a loss of words over the killing of Casey Christopher Goodson, Jr. The circumstances surrounding his tragic death are upsetting and extremely unsettling because too many Black men in our community are dying or are the victims of unjustifiable, excessive force from the very people sworn to protect and serve all of us. I join Casey's family, friends, and the entire community in demanding accountability and seeking justice for his senseless killing." ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/12/turner-supports-fy21-ndaa-conference-report	TURNER Supports FY21 NDAA Conference Report	2020-12-07	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404540	Wenstrup, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Doctor Shortages	2020-12-07	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-D) introduced the Rural-Urban Physician Workforce Act of 2020. The legislation provides greater flexibility for rural and urban hospitals to partner on cross-training medical residents. Rural Ohioans are experiencing firsthand the difficulties posed by physician shortages, and the pandemic has only worsened the problem. We know that doctors frequently practice medicine in the area in which they completed their residency programs. Therefore, we need to remove barriers to physician training in rural areas, said Congressman Wenstrup. Our bipartisan bill accomplishes this by giving more flexibility to both rural and urban hospitals so they partner together and meet our workforce needs. Alabamians deserve high-quality, affordable health care no matter where they live. As the COVID-19 pandemic endures, I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to help rural and urban hospitals partner to help produce the next generation of doctors and meet our community's health care needs, said Congresswoman Sewell. Congressman Wenstrup and Congresswoman Sewell are co-chairs of the House Committee Ways & Means Rural and Underserved Health Task Force You can read the bill here. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/central-ohio-leaders-applaud-beatty-being-elected-cbc-chair	Central Ohio Leaders Applaud Beatty Being Elected CBC Chair	2020-12-04	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) was elected 27th Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) yesterday. In response, a diverse group of Central Ohio luminaries issued statements recognizing Beatty's new influential leadership position as well as her ongoing work for the constituents of Ohio's Third Congressional District. "I have had the privilege of working with Congresswoman Beatty for decades, and she has always been a strong voice for our community. As the newly elected chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus, I am confident she will bring a level of energy and passion matched by very few public officials and be a difference maker for Black Americans, Central Ohio, and the nation. She is the perfect person for the job." - Michael Coleman, former Mayor, City of Columbus, and Partner-in-Charge of Government Law Group, Ice Miller. "As a veteran of the long-standing fight for equity, Congresswoman Beatty is a superb selection to chair the Congressional Black Caucus in its landmark 50th anniversary year. Her focus on addressing economic and health care disparities that have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic is a continuation of her years of work combatting systemic racism. I am particularly grateful for the congresswoman's past efforts in the field of education, where she has promoted financial literacy programs and advocated for essential funding. I know she will lead the caucus with honor and conviction, and ensure that all Americans—particularly students and young people—have their voices heard." - Kristina Johnson, President, The Ohio State University. "Congratulations to my colleague and friend, Representative Beatty. For decades, she has been a tireless advocate for her community, her district, and Central Ohio. I am sure that Joyce will use her powerful new platform as chair of the CBC to be a voice for the issues impacting communities across the country, including Ohio. It's an honor to call her a friend, and I look forward to collaborating with h…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1897	Balderson, Bipartisan Lawmaker Group Aims to Launch New Generation of Main Street Entrepreneurs	2020-12-03	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Troy Balderson	B001306	balderson.house.gov	balderson	https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14	scraper	WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) joined Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing the Next Generation Entrepreneur Corps Act to spur new business and job creation in underserved communities by starting a competitive fellowship for entrepreneurs. With a five-year investment of $368 million, the bipartisan, bicameral bill would identify talented entrepreneurs through a national competition and directly support the creation of more than 320 new businesses each year. During this crisis, small businesses are struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels, with hundreds of thousands of businesses permanently closed. Even before the public health crisis, entrepreneurs faced substantial barriers to entry. The majority of would-be entrepreneurs have limited access to capital; and this problem is worse for minorities—who are twice as likely to be denied loans, more likely to receive lower loan amounts when they do receive loans, and pay higher interest rates than their white peers—and rural communities. These barriers to entry are also stark in low-income areas, where there are proportionally fewer self-employed workers and small businesses. “It’s critical now more than ever our country identifies and uplifts the next generation of entrepreneurs—including those in my home state of Ohio,” said Balderson. “The skills and talent these individuals bring to the table will help fuel America’s economic recovery. We just need to ensure they have the right resources at their disposal.” “As our country works to rebuild from the pandemic, we need to make sure we are supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs,” said Crow. “These men and women have the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and grit to make sure we are rebuilding and revitalizing our communities during this critical time. I’m proud to join with Senators Coons and Scott as well as my colleague Representative Balderson to support these entrepreneurs and make sure we continue to foster growth in our ha…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-elected-congressional-black-caucus-chair	Beatty Elected Congressional Black Caucus Chair	2020-12-03	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) was elected the 27th Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) today. Immediately following the vote, she said: "It is the honor of a lifetime to be voted by my peers to lead the Congressional Black Caucus in the 117th Congress. Right now, our nation is facing three pandemics that have disproportionately impacted the lives of Black Americans: COVID-19, economic turmoil, and social injustice. As Chair, I will work with the Biden Administration, House and Senate Leadership, as well as my congressional colleagues, to defeat the pandemic and ensure better days lie ahead for all of us. Moreover, I will use my voice to address enduring economic and health disparities and fight to break the chains of systemic racism that have held back the Black community for far too long. The Caucus will mark its 50th anniversary in 2021, and I will do everything in my power to build upon our previous successes, work to create racial wealth equity and sustainability, increase access to affordable healthcare, housing and education, reform our criminal justice system, and clean up our environment. Together—standing on the shoulders of the 13 CBC founders—we will continue to fight for our families, fight for our communities, and fight for justice for all." Since its establishment in 1971, the CBC has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. As part of this commitment, the CBC has fought for the past 49 years to empower these citizens and address their legislative concerns. For the 117th Congress, the CBC will be comprised of a historic 57 members in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401079	Ranking Member Chabots Remarks on the Need to Restart the Paycheck Protection Program	2020-12-03	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) spoke on the House floor in support of reopening the Paycheck Protection Program and sending help to millions of small business owners and their employees. Remarks as prepared for delivery: I thank the gentleman/gentlelady for yielding. Mr./Madam Speaker, two weeks ago to the day, I spoke on this floor urging action on behalf of our nation's 31 million small businesses.I said that there was no better way to celebrate Small Business Saturday than to deliver much-needed aid yet again to the small restaurants, manufacturers, and shops that have been hanging on by a thread. That assistance comes in the form of the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP.As I'm sure you're aware, the program has supported over 50 million jobs across the country.That's over 50 million people who didn't have to worry about how they would pay their bills or support their families. The program stopped accepting applications on August 8th but still had over $130 billion dollars remaining.Millions of small firms across the country have utilized the PPP program to keep their shops open, keep paying their employees, and keep serving their communities. To me, it seems like common sense to open the program back up.After all, it was initially crafted in a bipartisan, bicameral manner and has proven overwhelmingly successful. So I introduced a bill that would do just that and provide targeted assistance to small businesses that truly required help. Unfortunately, Democrats have blocked efforts to even have a vote on that legislation 40 times. As we all know, many small businesses are still uncertain about their future.Many are on the verge of closing their doors permanently.If that continues to happen, communities across…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401080	House Passes Four Bipartisan Small Business Bills	2020-12-03	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed four Small Business Committee bipartisan bills that would enhance U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending and contracting programs. As our nation's small businesses remain in a precarious situation, it is critical that we ensure the federal government's small business programs meet their needs,said Committee Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH).I thank my colleagues for their leadership on these issues and their willingness to work in a bipartisan manner. H.R. 8199, 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act introduced by Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) and Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) H.R. 8199 increases the responsibilities of the Small Business Administration Office of Credit Risk Management as it oversees the SBA's 504/CDC Loan Program and defines enforcement actions that can be taken for violations of the SBA's rules and regulations.In addition, the bill requires the SBA clarify procedures necessary for a certified development company to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 8229, the Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act introduced by Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) H.R. 8229 requires the SBA Administrator to issue a rule authorizing the Office of Hearings and Appeals to decide appeals relating to the status of HUBZone business concerns. H.R. 8211, 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act introduced by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) H.R. 8211 streamlines the SBA's 504 loan program closing process and enhances the program for small manufacturers. H.R. 7903, To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Community Advantage Loan Program introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Rep. Ross Spano (R-FL) H.R. 7903 authorizes the SBA's Community Advantage Loan Program for …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chair-beatty-applauds-new-nasdaq-diversity-inclusion-proposal	Chair Beatty Applauds New NASDAQ Diversity & Inclusion Proposal	2020-12-02	2020	2020-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—NASDAQ announced this week a proposal, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requiring greater board diversity among the nearly 3,000 publicly-traded companies that list on their exchange. If approved, companies listed on the NASDAQ would have to disclose the diversity data of their board of directors, as well as require companies to "have, or explain why they do not have, at least two diverse directors, including one who self-identifies as female and one who self-identifies as either an underrepresented minority or LGBTQ+." In response to the proposed rule, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, issued the following statement: "I applaud NASDAQ's new proposal to require publicly-traded companies on its exchange to disclose the diversity data of their board of directors and require diverse representation on such boards. Specifically, I want to recognize the leadership of NASDAQ CEO Adena Friedman for taking this important step toward better reflecting the rich diversity of America. Any effort by a company to oppose this effort or threaten to move exchanges in retaliation should be called out for what they seek to protect: smoke-filled board rooms of days long since forgotten that purposefully excluded women and minorities simply because of what they looked like. Back in 2016, the SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies recommended the SEC require board diversity disclosure, but the SEC's passive leadership since has not had the courage to act on this well-laid recommendation. As the chair of the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, I have lead the effort in Congress to highlight the need for more transparency and accountability when it comes to diversity and inclusion and shined a light on companies that are stuck in the past. That is why I look forward to working with the new SEC Chair to help implement standards that embrace all Americans and the future." # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401078	Co-Chairs of The Congressional Nigerian Caucus Condemn Boko Haram's Massacre of Over 100 Civilians	2020-12-02	2020	2020-12	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Nigerian Caucus, released the following statement on the Boko Haram attack that killed 110 people in a village near Maiduguri over the weekend: "We are devastated by Boko Haram's massacre of innocent Nigerians. We join all people of goodwill in extending our deepest sympathies to the people of Nigeria and the victims' families as they mourn these senseless killings. It is important for the Nigerian Government to hold Boko Haram and other terrorist groups accountable for such bloody attacks and to create a safe zone for the people of Borno State to be able to live without this horrific threat of violence. As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Nigerian Caucus, we will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Nigeria as they seek justice for this crime and peace for their country." ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-announces-over-3-million-for-central-ohio-community-health-centers	Congresswoman Beatty Announces Over $3 Million for Central Ohio Community Health Centers	2020-11-30	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $3,219,213 to Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. to continue providing high quality, affordable, comprehensive healthcare services to constituents of Ohio's Third Congressional District and the surrounding area. In response, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement: "Community health centers are the backbone of the Ohio healthcare system, providing cost-effective primary and preventive services that are crucial to the wellbeing of more than 800,000 Ohioans annually. As the Representative of Ohio's Third Congressional District, I am a strong supporter of our nation's community health centers and their dedicated team of healthcare professionals, and will continue to do all I can to ensure that they have the much-needed federal funds to carry out their important work to build healthier lives for my constituents." # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://davidson.house.gov/media-center/op-eds/letter-editor-time-reflect-positives-holidays-arrive	Letter to the editor: Time to reflect on positives as holidays arrive	2020-11-27	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov			legacy	At the state level, I am thankful for the hard work and perseverance of Ohioans who have banded together to help one another, find creative solutions to once-in-a-generation problems, and bring joy to the lives of others. At least one of the 8th District's hospitals has lifted restrictions on visitors so that more family and friends can visit patients. Business owners are doing everything they can to provide goods, services, and employment in a business environment that no one could have imagined even a year ago. As we enjoy our Thanksgiving dinners, we can certainly thank Ohio farmers for continuing to feed us. This year, I find myself grateful for the extra time I spent with my family. Time is truly precious. Any opportunity we have to reclaim time and spend it with those we love is a win. Pandemic measures have forced us to slow down and reevaluate priorities. I know that over the past few months, parents have been more engaged in their children's education, families have had more dinners together, and simple pleasureslike road trips, visits to the park, and FaceTime chats with faraway friendshave become more important and appreciated as we cultivate our personal relationships. Like most of you, I look forward to restoring our way of life. Before the pandemic, unemployment was at a record low, the economy was growing, and gathering for large events wasn't fraught with extra questions about social distancing or mask requirements. With most of the year in the rear-view mirror and a hotly contested election behind us, we can also be grateful for the cessation of violent unrest, the foreseeable end of U.S. military engagement in the Middle East, and Americans' continued love of freedom. This week as we spend more time with family and loved onesaround the table or via ZoomI hope that we will all be reminded that what unites us is greater and more powerful than what divides us. I wish everyone in Ohio's 8th District a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=FE8F8D0D-EF04-4680-AA59-E0A075677303	Rep. Fudge Supports Passage of National Apprenticeship Act	2020-11-20	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=300	Gonzalez introduces bill to expand investment opportunities for Northeast Ohioans	2020-11-19	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	Today, U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R Rocky River) introduced a new bill to provide Main Street investors additional opportunities to invest in growing private companies, while still maintaining appropriate investor protections. One of my goals on the Financial Services Committee is to help Main Street investors have greater access to investment opportunities into emerging companies during their growth stage. However, over the last 25 years, the number of publicly listed companies has significantly decreased, and more companies are waiting to go public later in their business life cycle. This has resulted in everyday Americans not having the same investment options as they once did, said Congressman Gonzalez. The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act will provide new options for all investors to access private markets and potentially attain stronger returns on their investments. ICI deeply appreciates Rep. Gonzalez's leadership to provide greater opportunity to Main Street investors, said Investment Company Institute President and CEO Eric J. Pan. The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act will allow closed-end funds to offer retail investors greater exposure to private investments with the protections that publicly offered, regulated funds provide under the Investment Company Act. It also will strengthen the closed-end fund structure by eliminating a loophole that activist investors have used to extract short-term profits to the detriment of Main Street investors. Closed-end funds are professionally managed by investment adviser fiduciaries and are subject to regulations that provide additional important protections for retail investors, making these investment vehicles a commonsense way to allow everyday Americans to have greater access to the private markets. The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act would allow closed-end funds more flexibility to invest in private companies while still accepting investment from every day Main Street investors. Under current SEC staff guidance, closed-end funds may only…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401077	Chabot: Stop Playing Partisan Politics with Small Biz and Reopen PPP	2020-11-19	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON Today, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) spoke on the House floor in support of reopening the Paycheck Protection Program and sending help to millions of small business owners and their employees. Remarks as prepared for delivery: I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, an important holiday is coming up next Saturday.Small Business Saturday is the day when we take time to support the restaurants, shops, and other small businesses that create two out of every three new jobs in America. Normally, this is an occasion to eat a delicious meal, get a head start on holiday shopping, and say hello to friends and neighbors. Unfortunately, this year many small businesses are struggling due to COVID-19.A recent NFIB survey indicated that over half of small business owners expect to seek additional financial assistance over the next year.If they can't access that help, they may be forced to lay off employees or cease operations. That is unacceptable. We have a program that has already supported 50 million jobs.It even has over $130 billion dollars ready to go. That program, the Paycheck Protection Program, stopped accepting applications back in August. Instead of quickly passing a bill to reopen the program, Democratic leadership has used it as a political football for over three months, while small business owners have drained the last of their funds and nervously check if they can make payroll for the next month. Today, we have a chance to do right by the small businesses that are the heartbeat of each and every one of our communities. If we defeat the previous question, we can move directly to a legislative package…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404486	Wenstrup Recognizes National Rural Health Day	2020-11-19	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, DC-Today,Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M.(OH-2), a co-chair of House Ways & Means Committee Rural and Underserved Health Task Force, participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services onNationalRural Health Day. Ohioans in rural communities continue to band together and show great resiliency in the face of challenges. Though healthcare has evolved, many physicians in small towns still provide the type of personalized care to patients that we saw from Marcus Welby,said Congressman Wenstrup.However, I hear regularly from healthcare providers in rural counties about increasing challenges, like workforce shortages and the uptick COVID-related hospitalizations, which put a strain on our system. That's why I'm proud to serve on the bipartisan Rural and Underserved Health Task Force and will continue working to find solutions that expand access to quality healthcare for small town Ohioans. Congressman Wenstrup co-chairs the bipartisan Ways and MeansRural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force along withRep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL). ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401076	Chabot, Sherman Legislation to Extend Tropical Forest Conservation Act Passes in the House	2020-11-18	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C. The House of Representatives passedtheTropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020,bipartisan legislation authored byU.S. Representatives Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), senior Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs,to extend theTropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2018through fiscal year 2025.This legislation is a companion to S. 4428, sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.). Tropical forests and coral reefs are some of the most biologically diverse and environmentally important ecosystems anywhere, Congressman Chabot said. Today, however, whether it's deforestation, pollution, overfishing or some other cause, these vital natural resources are threatened around the world. Further, many tropical forests and coral reefs are also located in the developing world where economic realities can often get the better of conservation.It is in the interest of the whole world to protect and responsibly manage these resources. That is why Congressman Brad Sherman and I introduced H.R. 7954. This legislation builds onthe important work of theTropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018, and theTropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998to preserve these critical ecosystems for future generations. Debt-for-nature programs are a critical tool to protect and preserve tropical forests and coral reefs, Congressman Sherman said. The program has already protected millions of acres of tropical forest from deforestation one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions. The Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act will extend the life of this important program through FY2025, which will ensure the U.S. can continue to contribute to global conservation efforts. I want to thank Congressman Chabot for again including me in this bipartisan effort, and Senators Portman, Udall, Burr, and Schatz in the Senate for their efforts. I was glad to see this important bill pass the House today. Backgr…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=E89B0FE3-92A4-45D5-B8ED-9C633D410DBA	Rep. Fudge Appointed to 2021 NDAA Conference Committee	2020-11-18	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/11/turner-named-ndaa-conferee-0	TURNER Named NDAA Conferee	2020-11-18	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404483	Wenstrup Named to Serve on NDAA Conference Committee	2020-11-18	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C.Today,Congressman Brad Wenstrup(OH-02) offered the following statement after being named as a conferee to the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee: "Providing for the health and safety of the American people is my biggest priority. As we approach the holidays, we must always remember our men and women in uniform, many of whom are overseas, defending our freedoms. President Trump has delivered on his promise to rebuild the military, but there is still work to do. It's critical that we continue to provide our servicemembers with the resources and support needed to carry out their missions. This is, after all, the first constitutional responsibility of the federal government. Vulnerabilities in our critical supply chains stand out as one of our most pressingissuesexposed by the pandemic. Included in this year's House-passedNDAAaretwo amendmentsI authored to direct the Department of Defense (DOD) andrelated agencies to gather the necessary information Congress needs to intelligently realign our medical supply chains, including those supporting DOD's Joint Deployment Formulary.Identifying dataabout the countries of originofour active pharmaceutical ingredients andbarriers that may inhibit DOD from procuring these itemsis critical. Congress can use thiskind of informationto complement and inform other efforts to produce more critical goods here at home, such asmy billto encourage domestic advanced medical manufacturing. I'm honored to serve as a conferee on thisNDAAConference Committee, and look forward to producing a bipartisan bill that will fulfill the needs of our national defense." House RepublicanLeaderKevin McCarthy (CA-23) added the following comment regarding the nomination: The experience Brad brings to our Republican conference is unmatched - he is a doctor, serves as an Army Reserve officer, deployed to the Iraq War, and even became a small business owner. He personally understands the unique challenges and requirements of our military men and w…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-receives-famed-donna-a-james-award	Congresswoman Beatty Receives Famed Donna A. James Award	2020-11-16	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH— U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) was recently named the recipient of the Donna A. James Award for her unparalleled work on behalf of the people, workers, families, and small businesses of Ohio's Third Congressional District. "It is an unbelievable honor to be this year's winner of the Donna A. James Award," Beatty said. "Like the Award's namesake, I have dedicated my life to empowering the next generation of leaders, fighting for our entire community, and working to build a brighter future for all Central Ohioans no matter where they live." She continued, "Thank you, Corporate Connections, for this tremendous recognition, and I promise to continue to use my voice and platform to stand up for each and every constituent of Ohio's Third Congressional District." The Donna A. James Award is presented annually by Corporate Connections, an African-American men's mentoring and networking resource group comprised of associates employed by Nationwide Insurance. Corporate Connections was founded in December 2003 by 14 African-American men and has grown to over 300 members. Corporate Connections members include a wide range of professionals from varying levels, including management and executive leaders. The Award is the highest honor and award given by Corporate Connections. The Award is named after Donna James, the managing director of Lardon & Associates, a company she helped found. A community pillar and philanthropist, James was previously appointed by former President Barack Obama to chair the National Women's Business Council. In Central Ohio, James is the co‐founder and former board chair of the Center for Healthy Families, a nonprofit working to transform the lives of pregnant and parenting teens and their children. She is also a board trustee for OhioHealth, as well as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Co‐Executive Director for the African American Leadership Academy.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-calls-on-biden-transition-team-to-terminate-trump-anti-diversity-training-executive-order	Beatty Calls on Biden Transition Team to Terminate Trump Anti-Diversity Training Executive Order	2020-11-12	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the House Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, wrote a letter to President-elect Joseph R. Biden to urge him to rescind President Trump's Executive Order to end diversity and inclusion training programs in the federal government promptly after taking office. "Executive Order 13950, which is based on the pernicious premise that diversity is "offensive and anti-American," effectively terminates diversity and inclusion training programs within all federal departments and agencies, the U.S. uniformed services, and among federal contractors, subcontractors, and certain federal grant recipients," Beatty wrote. "In hearings throughout the 116th Congress, the Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, which I chair, has received testimony from industry leaders and experts acknowledging the positive correlation between diversity performance and the bottom line." She added, "President Trump's Executive Order is designed to eliminate the use of diversity and inclusion training programs that are essential in the prevention of discrimination, unconscious bias, and sexual harassment in the workplace and in promoting understanding, increasing profitability, and contributing to a more effective workforce." On September 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13950, "Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping," rolling back diversity and inclusion training programs within all federal departments and agencies, the U.S. uniformed services, and among federal contractors and subcontractors and certain federal grant recipients. The order also established within the Department of Labor a hotline for the investigation of complaints and requires the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to craft a request for seeking information from federal contractors, subcontractors, and their employees regarding the training, workshops, or similar programming provided to employees, under the threat of termination of any ex…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404468	GOP Doctors Caucus Condemns Governor’s Remarks on Vaccine Safety	2020-11-10	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C. The GOP Doctors Caucus released the following statement after New York Governor Cuomocommented on Operation Warp Speed vaccine safety: Governor Cuomo seems so desperate to prevent any progress that may occur under this administration that he is willing todisparage the credibility and independence of the scientists and doctors who are working around the clock to save lives. His comments that it is bad news' that the Pfizer vaccine is proving to be effective are both extremely sad and dangerous for the health of Americans. "It would be unethical to delay distribution of a proven safe vaccine while Americans continue to succumb to the virus. The federal government is coordinating with state governments, tribal leaders, and private industry to ensure that a vaccine can be distributed swiftly to the American people once it is approved, and Americans should be confident that any vaccine developed under Operation Warp Speed will be safe and effective.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-to-run-for-congressional-black-caucus-chair-looks-to-the-future	Beatty to Run for Congressional Black Caucus Chair, Looks to the Future	2020-11-09	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the results of the 2020 Election and her future plans for the 117th Congress: "Now that the 2020 Election is over, I want to congratulate my good friends President- and Vice President-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their historic victory. No matter your politics, we should all celebrate the fact that a woman—much less a woman of color—will be Vice President for the very first time in our country's history. Right now, our nation is facing three crises: COVID-19, economic turmoil, and social justice. As Biden and Harris made clear, the only way we will solve these and so many other pressing issues is by putting aside our differences, finding common ground, and listening to each other more—because we are Americans first and foremost. In that same spirit, regardless of whether you voted for me, please know that my door is always open, and my staff and I stand ready to assist you. The road ahead will not be without its challenges, but I am confident that together we can defeat COVID-19, ensure that better days lie ahead, and provide access to affordable healthcare, housing, education, and jobs no matter your zip code. As the Congresswoman for Ohio's Third Congressional District, I promise to continue to do everything in my power to make progress on these fronts. Working for you has been the greatest privilege of my life, and I believe I can make an even greater difference in the upcoming 117th Congress for Ohio's Third Congressional District, the State of Ohio, and our country. That is why I am proud to formally announce my candidacy for Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus. Next year, the Caucus will mark its 50th anniversary, and as Chair I will work to build upon our previous successes, use my voice to address enduring economic and health disparities, and fight to break the chains of systemic racism that have held back communities of color for far too long. This is how America can be a more perfect union a…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/11/turner-statement-on-esper	TURNER Statement on Esper	2020-11-09	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=925767E2-4F76-447A-B54A-9686F6E34601	Rep. Fudge Statement on Election of Joe Biden as Next President of the United States	2020-11-07	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1894	Balderson Applauds USTR Announcement of Successful Steel Negotiations with Mexico	2020-11-06	2020	2020-11	Republican	House	OH	Troy Balderson	B001306	balderson.house.gov	balderson	https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14	scraper	WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is applauding U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer’s announcement that pursuant to the Joint Statement of May 17, 2019 to address the transshipment of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), Mexico will establish a strict monitoring regime for exports of electrical transformer laminations and cores made of non-North American GOES. “I am thankful President Trump and USTR Lighthizer have taken meaningful action to protect steel jobs in Zanesville and Butler,” said Balderson. “This announcement marks a crucial step forward in the fight to protect American steel, American manufacturing, and more than one thousand well-paying jobs in Ohio and Pennsylvania. If AK Steel’s manufacturing of electrical steel is edged out by foreign competitors, not only will Ohioans lose their jobs, but the integrity of the American electrical grid will be in peril. I am committed to working together with my colleagues and the Administration to ensure the future quality and safety of America’s critical infrastructure—our electrical grid—from complete reliance on foreign manufacturers of steel.” The announcement follows a year-long effort by Balderson urging the administration to address unfair trade practices that threaten AK Steel’s Zanesville, Ohio, and Butler, Pa., steel facilities. AK Steel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, is the last remaining North American producer of GOES, which is a crucial element of the United States electrical grid. This March, Congressmen Balderson and Mike Kelly (R-PA) called on President Trump to address the dramatic increase in GOES imported from Canada and Mexico—two countries that have no domestic capacity to make GOES—in the form of laminations and cores. In April, Balderson joined Kelly and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) in calling on President Trump to cover derivative electrical steel products (laminations and cores) under the administration’s Section 232 program. Earlier this week, Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman, President, and C…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-announces-new-129-million-head-start-grant	Beatty Announces New $12.9+ Million Head Start Grant	2020-11-02	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently awarded more than $12 million for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Franklin County, Ohio. In response, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement: "As a strong supporter of comprehensive early childhood education, I am working tirelessly to guarantee that every child—no matter where they live—can obtain a high-quality education that prepares them for success in and outside the classroom. As the Representative of Ohio's Third Congressional District, I promise to continue advocating for increased funding for Head Start so that even more Central Ohio children can obtain the education they need and deserve." Specifically, HHS awarded: $12.98 million for the Child Development Council of Franklin County to fund Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child. # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=040C01C2-16B9-4FAA-B043-9332D286F2CB	DOJ To Monitor Polling Sites Nationwide	2020-11-02	2020	2020-11	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401075	NFIB Survey: Small Businesses Still Need Help	2020-10-30	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the National Federation of Independent Business released thelatestin a series of surveys on the small business impact of COVID-19. While the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has helped, most respondents have used all loan funds and indicate they will need help in the future. More than half expect they will need additional financial assistance in the next year. Three in four would apply or consider applying for a second round of PPP loans. 20 percent report that they will have to close if the economy does not improve over the next six months. In mid-September, House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) introducedH.R. 8265, which would reopen the Paycheck Protection Program to new and second-time applicants, expand the list of forgivable expenses, and allocate $25 billion in remaining funds for businesses with 10 or fewer employees. If 218 Representatives sign the discharge petition led by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), the House would be forced to consider the bill.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://fudge.house.gov/press-statements?ID=D7404F2F-3004-4E34-8FCB-2B54245C9252	Rep. Fudge Introduces Bill to Study Health Impacts of Rubber Bullets	2020-10-30	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home News Press Statements Print	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1892	Balderson Introduces SMART Transportation Act	2020-10-29	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Troy Balderson	B001306	balderson.house.gov	balderson	https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14	scraper	WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced the Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology (SMART) in Transportation Act, which would spur innovation, improve efficiency, and promote advanced technology in America’s transportation systems. The legislation would foster a safer, more efficient transportation system by authorizing key U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) programs – including the Advanced Transportation Technologies program, the Connected Vehicle Deployment Pilot program, the Automated Driving System Demonstration program, and the Accelerated Implementation and Deployment of Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems program – and requiring no less than 20 percent of grant funds be reserved for projects serving rural areas, ensuring our rural communities have a seat at the table. “In Central Ohio, we’re proud of our history as a national leader in smart mobility and advanced transportation research,” said Balderson, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “I’ve seen firsthand the state-of-the-art research and work being done in this community that will improve road safety and create more efficient transit options throughout Ohio. I’m excited to continue working with our local transportation thought leaders like DriveOhio and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to continue these efforts.” “Congressman Balderson’s bill will accelerate the development of smart mobility in Ohio,” said Howard Wood, DriveOhio Executive Director. “The bill reflects a deep appreciation of our world-class automotive research and development ecosystem, with the Transportation Research Center, US 33 Smart Mobility Corridor, and OSU Center for Automotive Research. As we develop the transportation system of the 21st century, communities and institutions from across the State of Ohio will benefit from this legislation.” “Smart technology is quickly emerging, and Central Ohio is at the center of the action,” said William Murdock, MORPC Executive Direct…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-backs-ppe-for-safe-schools-act	Beatty Backs PPE for Safe Schools Act	2020-10-29	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) recently cosponsored the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Safe Schools Act,H.R. 8664, a piece of legislation to provide $17 billion to school districts across the country to pay for PPE, cleaning supplies, technical training, and additional staff support needed to keep students, educators, and communities safe. "I believe Congress has a moral obligation to protect the health and safety of our kids—especially with many returning to the classroom in the midst of a pandemic," Beatty said. "We must make sure that all students have access to the PPE that we know will keep them safe. At the same time, we must ensure that our teachers, faculty, and support staff are also properly equipped to continue their important work preparing the next generation to succeed." She added, "I am proud to be a cosponsor of the PPE for Safe Schools Act because the health and safety of all my constituents remains my number one priority." If enacted into law, the PPE for Safe Schools Act would direct $17 billion to school districts to better protect students, teachers, and support staff. Specifically, the measure allocates: $8.8 billion for PPE in schools and school buses; $6.6 billion to fund additional demands on cleaning staff; and $1.6 billion for cleaning and health supplies. H.R. 8664 is awaiting further consideration in the House Committee on Education and Labor.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=297	Reps. Anthony Gonzalez, Dean Phillips sign Braver Angels letter committing to bipartisan support for a fair and nonviolent election	2020-10-27	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	U.S. Representatives Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) and Dean Phillips (D-MN) came together in a show of bipartisanship today to sign the Braver Angels What we will do to hold America together public letter, promoting bipartisanship in the lead-up and following this year's Presidential election. In this season of intense and legitimate partisanship, we the undersigned commit ourselves also to a higher partisanship for the maintenance of our Union; for the importance of our shared civic life; and for those feelings of goodwill that Lincoln called the better angels of our nature, reads the letter. We the undersigned will work separately for what each of us believes is right, but we will also work together to protect the land we all love to lift up American citizenship and the American promise in a time of peril and to find in ourselves the understanding that our differences don't simply divide us, but can strengthen and complete us. With so much at stake in our great nation, Congress must commit to working together across partisan lines for the sake of our democracy and the people we represent, said Congressman Gonzalez. In this time of hyper-partisanship and unique voting dynamics due to COVID-19, I believe it is as important as ever that we all commit to a fair and peaceful election conducted according to the laws of the land. The United States has always held elections and upheld the results, even in times of great crisis. Now it's our turn to prove that nothing - not even this pandemic - will stand in the way of our country's commitment to democracy, said Rep. Dean Phillips. During one of the most contentious and divisive periods in our history, it is incumbent on members of Congress and Americans of all political perspectives to unite in the spirit of patriotism and ensure this extraordinary - and extraordinarily important - tradition is maintained. "For all of their understandable partisan fears, Americans still want their leaders to work together to solve problems," said Ciaran O'Connor, national spokesperson for …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/10/turner-supports-future-commercial-development-at-wpafb	TURNER Supports Future Commercial Development at WPAFB	2020-10-27	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404460	Wenstrup Congratulates New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Confirmation	2020-10-26	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	Cincinnati, OHToday, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) offered the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: Congratulations to Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. Justice Barrett displayed her exceptional understanding and knowledge of legal theory and history before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also of note, this is the first time a mother of school-aged children will serve on the nation's highest court a historic moment for women. I wish Justice Barrett and her family well and thank them for their patience and grace while enduring undignified attacks and the politics of personal destruction during her confirmation process. The American people should take comfort in knowing that our judicial branch will be served by another justice committed to interpreting the laws as they are written, not as he or she wished the laws were written. I commend President Trump for nominating yet another extremely-qualified and impressive jurist as well as Senator Portman for voting to confirm Justice Barrett.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=293	Featured Constituent Rick Quinlan is using innovating new technology to fight the spread of COVID-19	2020-10-23	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	Featured Constituent Rick Quinlan is using innovating new technology to fight the spread of COVID-19 Washington, October 23, 2020 U.S. Congressmen Anthony Gonzalez (R-Rocky River) today announced Jackson Township's Rick Quinlan will be celebrated as a featured constituent on his website to highlight the work he and his team have done to help innovate through the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing their expertise to help business owners conduct large-scale sanitization of hard surfaces. Rick Quinlan of Jackson Township is no stranger to the Architectural Engineering Industry having worked in the field since 1976 in various roles from designer to his current role as President of EPIC Engineering Group. Rick leads a team of engineers based in Green providing electrical and mechanical engineering in 20 states. Over the past few months Rick and his team have utilized their expertise in lighting to develop a science-based approach to sanitization. Through UVC technology, retailers can easily and effectively sanitize hard surfaces, like carts, saving businesses thousands of dollars in additional cleaning expenses. This innovative approach to sanitization has led to a recent partnership with Northeast Ohio grocers as our region works together to keep our community safe. Rick's ingenuity and leadership have had a positive impact on our region's COVID-19 response capabilities and personified the innovation and resiliency at the heart of Northeast Ohio. See Rick's featured constituent page on the homepage of anthonygonzalez.house.gov and here.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=294	Kuster, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Safety on Mobile Apps	2020-10-23	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) introduced theProtecting Our KIDS Act,legislation that will allow mobile applications to better identify registered sex offenders on their platforms and protect their users. It has been over a decade since federal legislation was passed to address the risk posed by sex offenders on the internet, and theProtecting Our KIDS Act reflects the significant changes in technology that have emerged during that timein particular, the widespread use of smart phones and other mobile technology. With technology constantly evolving, Congress has an obligation to ensure the law keeps pace and covers all emerging digital platforms that could be exploited by sexual predators,said Congresswoman Kuster, founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence. I'm proud to partner with Rep. Gonzalez to introduce this bipartisan legislation, which would require registered sex offenders to now report their accounts on socialnetworking platforms like mobile apps. Our bill will also mandate this information cover all apps and platforms, regardless of the age of their users. Every American, from a child using a video app to an adult using a dating app, deservesto know they are not being exposed to or interacting with sex offenders." The spread of online child exploitation material and the way that social media has enabled online sexual predators are some of the most troubling issues facing our society today. Technology is evolving faster than the legislation and law enforcement tools that we have in place. It is imperative that Congress take action to update our laws to match new technology, support our law enforcement working to find and prevent these crimes, and create partnerships with leaders in the technology industry,said Congressman Gonzalez.I thank Congresswoman Kuster for her continued partnership on this issue, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside her and our colleagues in Congress to move this legislation forward and keep our communit…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404452	Wenstrup Leads Effort to Increase Flexibility for DCFSA Spending	2020-10-23	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	Washington, D.C.- Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) led a group of his colleagues in requesting that the Department of Treasury allow Americans to use their Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs) for online education and childcare services. While I believe science shows that schools can safely return to in-person learning, there are instances for some families where it is not possible. Currently, families with Dependent Care FSAs are unable to use their hard-earned DCFSAs for online schooling or care. After hearing from a constituent with an online schooling issue, I was proud to lead this effort to expand DCFSA eligibility. I'm grateful to them for bringing this issue to my attention and am proud to work on behalf of them and other individuals and families facing similar difficulties, said Congressman Wenstrup. Background: After hearing from a constituent with a virtual education issue, Congressman Wenstrup joined his colleagues on Ways and Means, Representatives Mike Kelly and Darin LaHood, in asking the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service to provide temporary flexibility for DCFSAs for families utilizing virtual dependent care services due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As schools have closed across the country, families have turned their homes into temporary daycares, nurseries, and preschools. Communities and schools have made localized determinations to move dependent care services online, re-open, or move to hybrid models with virtual and in-person instruction. While childcare providers have adapted to continue to provide services for working families, the regulations guiding DCFSA tax-advantaged accounts have not. Currently, DCFSA-eligible employees cannot use their childcare savings for virtual daycare or pre-school. Congressman Wenstrup has requested that the Treasury Department expand eligible expenses for DCFSAs to include virtual school and childcare services for the duration of the public health emergency. Text of the letter: Steven T. Mnuchin Secretary …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ohio-congressional-democrats-urge-ohio-attorney-general-yost-to-join-litigation-to-make-it-easier-for-ohioans-to-vote	Ohio Congressional Democrats Urge Ohio Attorney General Yost to Join Litigation to Make It Easier for Ohioans to Vote	2020-10-22	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), and Representatives Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and Tim Ryan (OH-13), recently penned a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urging him to join litigation against the United States Postal Service (USPS), allow for the installation of drop boxes without superfluous restrictions, and abandon unnecessary signature matching regulations for absentee ballots. The Ohio Attorney General is directing the State's legal defense on voting policies that are constraining Ohioans ability to cast their ballots. The lawmakers wrote to remind the State Attorney General of several simple steps he could take to streamline voting procedures and to make it easier for Ohioans to cast their ballots. "Protections enshrined in the Constitution and numerous federal statutes were designed to empower Americans with the inalienable right to vote,"the Ohio lawmakers wrote in their letter. "Keystone statutes like the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were drafted to empower ordinary Americans in the exercise of their Constitutionally protected right to vote. Unfortunately, state laws masquerading as "protections" against non-existent voter fraud, have a long history of disenfranchising Americans, particularly working-class voters and communities of color. We fear that your positions hinder access to the ballot box and risk repeating that history, sending a chilling message to the people of our state about the value of their vote." In September, the lawmakers sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State LaRose urging him to work with the skilled and dedicated tradespeople of Ohio to locate additional drop boxes across all 88 counties, and another letter requesting him to provide prepaid postage on return ballots and ballot applications. Lawmakers in the letter to Yost identify several steps to improve voter accessibility in the state of Ohio. These include the push for the state to adopt changes regarding si…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-beatty-johnson-introduce-new-legislation-to-combat-discrimination-in-our-nation-s-financial-services-industry	Reps. Beatty, Johnson Introduce New Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Our Nation’s Financial Services Industry	2020-10-22	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, and Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, will introduce the House companion bill to the Senate's Fair Access to Financial Services Act. The bill would prohibit banks and other financial institutions from discriminating against consumers on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. While the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in certain places of public accommodation, it does not cover banks and other financial institutions. This new legislation would ensure that all people receive equal treatment when trying to access services at financial institutions and hold them accountable when they engage in discriminatory acts. "It is truly unconscionable that in 2020—some six decades after the passage of the Civil Rights Act—financial institutions can still discriminate against Americans because of the color of their skin," Beatty said. "The Fair Access to Financial Services Act will right this wrong, making sure that no customer is denied access to vital banking services as a result of their race or ethnicity. I am proud to team up with Congressman Hank Johnson to introduce this historic piece of legislation and call on all my congressional colleagues to help put a stop to discriminatory banking practices once and for all." "'Banking While Black' isn't a slogan, it's real," Johnson added. "Just ask Clarice Middleton of Atlanta, who recently tried to cash a $200 check, only to be accused of fraud by three branch employees, who then called the cops. Her experience is just a microcosm of a larger, systemic problem of racial profiling and unequal treatment Black and Brown people face when dealing with banks and other financial institutions." This bill is a direct response to the numerous incidents of discrimination experienced by Blac…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-republicans-put-politics-ahead-of-people	Senate Republicans Put Politics Ahead of People	2020-10-22	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, DC—Yesterday, 159 days after the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Heroes Act, H.R. 6800, a bold and comprehensive piece of legislation to address the ongoing public health crisis posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Senate Republicans voted on an incredibly inadequate COVID-19 response bill that represented nothing more than cheap political theater. The bill failed to garner the support necessary to pass the U.S. Senate. In response, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) said: "The American people's lives and livelihoods are on the line, but Republican Leadership is more focused on political gamesmanship—and their latest COVID-19 proposal is further proof. The bill Senate Republicans voted on doesn't provide direct economic impact payments, cuts emergency unemployment benefits by 50 percent, conditions desperately needed aid for schools at the expense of student, teacher, and faculty safety, and fails to provide any assistance to the tens of millions of Americans struggling to buy groceries and keep a roof over their heads. Moreover, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell admitted just this week that Senate Republicans have no interest in passing a comprehensive COVID-19 response package until after the 2020 Election, causing workers, families and small businesses further hardship when they can least afford it. It's time for the White House and Republicans to end the charades, put people over politics, and work in good faith with Democrats to pass a piece of legislation that makes critical investments like those in The Heroes Act." On May 15, 2020, House Democrats passed The Heroes Act and passed an updated version of the bill, H.R. 925, again on October 1, 2020. If enacted, the bill would provide direct economic impact payments to workers and families, extend unemployment benefits, guarantee hazard pay to those on the frontlines that they need and deserve, and make critical investments in state and local governments, schools, affordable housing, COVID-19 testing and contact trac…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/10/potus-helping-delphi-salaried-retirees	POTUS Helping Delphi Salaried Retirees	2020-10-22	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404447	Wenstrup Leads Effort to Protect Health Care Innovations Delayed by COVID-19	2020-10-22	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	Washington, D.C.Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) introduced H.R. 8624, the Protecting Access to Innovation During COVID-19 Act, to ensure patients can continue accessing innovative new drugs and devices during and beyond the ongoing pandemic. Our nation's medical community made necessary changes, sacrifices, and restrictions over the last year to prioritize combatting COVID-19, but medical innovation and development should not be compromised, said Congressman Wenstrup. This May, I joined Rep. Sanford Bishop in sending a letter to Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services asking them to extend the pass-through period for new drugs and new devices, and I'm proud to join Rep. Bishop again on this bill to ensure that we don't punish medical innovation because of closures that occurred during the public health emergency. ASCRS strongly supports the Protecting Access to Innovation During COVID-19 Act, which allows the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to extend the pass-through period for devices and drugs, ensuring optimal access to surgical care products once the pandemic recedes. Without it, we are concerned that CMS' claims data may lead to inaccurate policy conclusions related to products and patient access will be harmed. We applaud this bill to protect the full duration of data collection and reimbursements afforded by pass-through status, said Terry Kim, MD, President of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. The American Academy of Ophthalmology supports Reps. Wenstrup and Bishop efforts to advance legislation that provides the HHS Secretary authority to give a temporary passthrough extension for products impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The PHE has impacted the accurate data collection on many new treatments, including those related to ophthalmic surgery which was largely shuttered for more than two months this year. This bill will help ensure that providers and patients continue to have access to new treatments. We suppo…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-bill-to-terminate-trump-executive-order	Beatty Bill to Terminate Trump Executive Order	2020-10-20	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the House Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, recently introduced a bill (H.R. 8595) to invalidate Executive Order 13950 and preserve diversity and inclusion training programs at federal departments and agencies as well as in the private sector. Beatty's bill has the backing of 23 Members of Congress. On September 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13950, "Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping," rolling back diversity and inclusion training programs within all federal departments and agencies, the U.S. uniformed services, and among federal contractors and subcontractors and certain federal grant recipients. The order also established within the Department of Labor a hotline for the investigation of complaints and requires the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to craft a request for seeking information from federal contractors, subcontractors, and their employees regarding the training, workshops, or similar programming provided to employees, under the threat of termination of any existing contract and preclusion of future contracting opportunities. "As the first-ever Chair of the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, I have focused our bipartisan work on highlighting the tremendous impact of a more inclusive U.S. economy and workforce," Beatty said. "In hearings throughout the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee has received testimony from industry leaders and experts acknowledging the correlation between diversity performance and the bottom line. Diverse organizations are more profitable, pose less regulatory risk, and strengthen our economy." She added, "That is why I strongly oppose Trump's divisive attempt to cement racism as the practice and policy of the federal government and call on all Americans to join me in this effort because this Executive Order is antithetical to the values we hold so dear as a nation."	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404425	President Signs Wenstrup’s Bipartisan Trade Partnership Legislation	2020-10-11	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	CINCINNATIPresident Donald Trump signed into lawH.R. 991, the bipartisan Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) sponsored the legislation, whichextends the expiringCaribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) through2030. This extension of theCBTPAis a big deal for workers and employers in southern and southwestern Ohio as well as for America's economic anddiplomatic relations with our neighboring countries. I'm grateful to President Trump for signing this legislation into law and to Congresswoman Sewell for her cooperation on this important bipartisan initiative,said Congressman Wenstrup. We are grateful for Representative Brad Wenstrup's leadership, working with Representative Terri Sewell, to secure passage of a critical trade program for Haiti and other Caribbean countries. Haiti is an integral part of Cintas' Western Hemisphere supply chain,said Kevin Bien, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Cintas.Because of the programs enacted by Congress, Cintas has built strong partnerships in Haiti which enable us to supply our customers great value in a timely manner. The 10-year extension ofCBTPAis especially important as companies such as Cintas deal with the economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: CBTPAworks in conjunction with the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) to facilitate the development of 17 independent countries of the Caribbean Basin region. For these two preferential trade programs to be effective, bothCBTPAand CBERA must be authorized. Eligible CBERA countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Virgin Islands, Curaao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ohio-congressional-democrats-blast-secretary-of-state-larose-s-attempted-sleight-of-hand-continued-refusal-to-make-voting-easier-for-ohioans	Ohio Congressional Democrats Blast Secretary of State LaRose’s Attempted Sleight of Hand, Continued Refusal to Make Voting Easier for Ohioans	2020-10-07	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), U.S. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11), and U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), penned a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose blasting him for deceptively directing alternative ballot drop boxes to be placed alongside existing units. LaRose's directive serves as little more than political cover for his ongoing, unilateral campaign to hinder Ohioans' ability to vote. The congressional quintet also urged LaRose to live up to his word and permit multiple drop boxes to be located throughout each county, in the wake of three court rulings affirming his authority to do so. "Allowing a second drop box to be located right next to the one currently in place at county Boards of Elections is a naked attempt to provide yourself with political cover, in response to the growing calls you face from around the state to permit multiple drop boxes throughout each county. While you may have achieved the talking point that you ‘allowed multiple drop boxes per county,' your policy does nothing to make it easier for Ohioans to cast their ballot," the Ohio lawmakers wrote in their letter. "Now that three courts, state and federal, have agreed that the plain meaning of the law allows for the installation of multiple drop boxes, we are writing to let you know of these court findings. Therefore, we urge you to be true to your word and immediately allow multiple secure ballot boxes to be dispersed throughout each county," the lawmakers continued. Their latest congressional correspondence was a follow up to a letter to LaRose, from September 18th, calling on him to comply with a Franklin County Court of Common Pleas' ruling directing him to allow multiple secure ballot drop boxes. Before that, the lawmakers drafted another letter to LaRose urging him to work with the skilled and dedicated tradespeople of Ohio to locate additional drop boxes across all 88 counties. The men and women of Ohio…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ohio-congressional-democrats-urge-sec-of-state-larose-to-protect-health-and-safety-of-voters-and-poll-workers-in-november-election	Ohio Congressional Democrats Urge Sec. of State LaRose to Protect Health and Safety of Voters and Poll Workers in November Election	2020-10-05	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), U.S. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11), and U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), penned a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose urging him to immediately take action to protect the health and safety of Ohio voters and poll workers in this upcoming election. Specifically, the lawmakers urged LaRose to immediately implement the recommendations made by a coalition of 200 doctors, faith leaders, and leading voting rights advocates to ensure voters and poll workers are not forced to make the impossible decision between their health and their fundamental right to vote. The recommendations include requiring social distancing, wearing facemasks, providing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to poll workers, and more. "As Ohio's Secretary of State, it is your responsibility to ensure that all Ohioans have access to safe in-person voting options and that poll workers, the backbone of our democracy, are afforded every health and safety precaution in this upcoming election. You have an urgent obligation to communicate the steps you are proactively taking to instill confidence in the machinery of democracy. We urge you to implement these recommendations, and thank you for your prompt consideration of our request," the Ohio lawmakers wrote in their letter. Last week, the lawmakers sent a letter to LaRose urging him to work with the skilled and dedicated tradespeople of Ohio to locate additional drop boxes across all 88 counties. The men and women of Ohio State Sheet Metal Workers Locals #24 and #33, as well as the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, have said they stand ready to build additional secure ballot boxes, at no cost to the state. LaRose's recent appeal of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas' ruling directing him to allow multiple secure ballot drop boxes is the latest example of how he has injected considerable uncertainty at an alre…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2020/10/davidson-introduces-bill-protect-veterans-benefits	Davidson Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans’ Benefits	2020-10-05	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov	davidson	https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced a new bill to protect survivor benefits for veteran families in relation to COVID 19. The Ensuring Survivors Benefits during COVID 19 Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to obtain medical opinions when a veteran with a service-connected disability dies from COVID 19. Requiring a review of these cases ensures survivor benefits are not diminished when a service-connected disability was the principal or contributory cause of death. Additional due diligence from the VA shifts the burden from grieving families and streamlines casework to ensure that veterans and their families receive what they are owed. After introducing the bill, Congressman Davidson made the following statement: “America must always provide every benefit promised to and earned by veterans. Presently, cause of death rulings threaten benefits veterans have earned. Congress must act to ensure that the VA accurately deals with cause of death, while accounting for service-related injuries in order to properly care for all surviving family members. “I’m proud to introduce this bill to remedy a unique challenge facing families of veterans in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Veterans with long-term medical challenges shouldn’t have to worry that contracting COVID 19 will endanger the benefits they earned while serving our country.” The Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars also supports the bill. "Many service-connected conditions put veterans at a severe risk from COVID-19," stated Larry Moore, VFW Legislative Chairman, Department of Ohio. "The survivors of these veterans should not be burdened with administrative obstacles when they file for the benefits to which they are entitled. The VFW thanks Representative Davidson for introducing this important legislation, which would require VA to secure a medical opinion to ascertain whether a service-connected disability contributed to the cause of death for veterans who die of COVID-19."	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=290	Congressman Gonzalez introduces bill to reshape health savings programs, put health care in the hands of families	2020-10-02	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R-Rocky River) has introduced the Family First Medisave Empowerment Act to offer a personal medical savings or Medisave account to every American and their family. The bill would re-center America's health care system around individuals and families and provide Americans a form of self-insurance with the goal of helping more families save and pay for their care tax-free. Too many Americans are struggling to afford their medical care, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only served to highlight the serious flaws in our health care system, said Congressman Gonzalez. We need to do more to provide families flexibility and control over how their healthcare dollars are spent. With patients in charge, we can drive down costs and force insurers and providers to compete on quality and affordability. H.R. 8473, the Family First Medisave Empowerment Act, simplifies tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses by merging Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) into one simple, and easy to use Medisave account (MDA) that is owned by individuals and families rather than employers. Unlike HSAs today, Medisave accounts would be available to anyone with private insurance, regardless of their deductible, as well as to those on Medicare and Medicaid. The bill expands upon the Department of Health and Human Services HRA rule by permitting individuals to use their Medisave accounts towards the purchase of any type of insurance from their employer, their spouse's employer, or health insurance marketplace. It also takes important steps to offer financial support to lower-income Americans by offering a one-time refundable federal tax credit of up to $1,000 to low-income individuals who open an account and establishing a new waiver for states to support their most vulnerable populations refocusing dollars currently going to health insurers and converting them into Medisave distributions made directly to low-income individuals and families…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-backed-bill-boosts-central-ohio-covid-19-testing-efforts	Beatty Backed Bill Boosts Central Ohio COVID-19 Testing Efforts	2020-10-01	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced today that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $5 million to The Ohio State University to improve COVID-19 testing disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations. Funding was made available through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, P.L. 116-139, a law Beatty helped pass in the U.S. House of Representatives. "The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the lives of all Americans, but the sad fact is that it has been especially devastating on communities color," Beatty said. "Right now, in State of Ohio, Black Americans represent nearly 20 percent of all COVID-19 cases and 18 percent of all deaths, yet account for 13 percent of the state's population. Unfortunately, these sobering statistics mirror those in almost every other state, not to mention nationally." She added, "I believe the federal government has an obligation to protect the health and safety of everyone, and according to medical experts that begins with expanding testing. As the Representative of Ohio's Third Congressional District, I am committed to doing just that, and working hard to increase access so that anyone who needs a test can get one." Ohio State is one of 32 institutions to receive NIH Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) funds to help pay for projects designed to rapidly implement COVID-19 testing. The RADx Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) program supports research that aims to better understand COVID-19 testing patterns among people of color and vulnerable populations; strengthen the data on disparities in infection rates, disease progression and outcomes; and develop strategies to reduce the disparities in COVID-19 testing, treatment, and contact tracing.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-heralds-updated-heroes-act-votes-to-put-american-workers-families-and-small-businesses-first	Congresswoman Beatty Heralds Updated Heroes Act, Votes to Put American Workers, Families, and Small Businesses First	2020-10-01	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) voted today in support of an updated version of The Heroes Act, H.R. 925. Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 15, 2020, the original Heroes Act, H.R. 6800, has been languishing in Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's (KY) self-described ‘legislative graveyard' for 139 days and counting—all the while American families and small businesses needlessly suffer due to Republican stinginess and lack of human compassion. "Almost 20 weeks ago, House Democrats passed The Heroes Act: a big, bold, ‘For the People' piece of legislation to provide another round of direct economic impact payments, extend emergency unemployment benefits, guarantee hazard pay for frontline workers, and make significant investments in state and local governments, food and rental assistance, COVID-19 testing, and contact tracing. Unfortunately, Senate Republicans and the White House have refused to come to the negotiation table in good faith since that time," Beatty said. "It is obvious to everybody—except for Senator McConnell and the Trump Administration, apparently—that Congress must act immediately to further help struggling workers, families, small businesses, and our economy." She continued, "So, today, I joined my Democratic colleagues to do just that, and I call on Congressional Republicans to do the same because the lives and livelihoods of all Americans are at stake." The $2.2 trillion updated version of The Heroes Act protects lives, livelihoods, and the life of our democracy. Highlights include: Provides additional direct payments, cushioning the economic blow of the COVID-19 crisis with a more robust second round of economic impact payments of $1,200 per taxpayer and $500 per dependent. Restores emergency unemployment benefits, ensuring weekly $600 federal unemployment payments through next January and preventing unemployed workers from exhausting their eligibility. Strong support for small businesses, improving the Paycheck Protection Program to serve t…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2020/10/davidson-votes-against-irresponsible-heroes-package	Davidson Votes Against Irresponsible HEROES Package	2020-10-01	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov	davidson	https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases	scraper	“This partisan COVID bill is an insult to my constituents in southwest Ohio. It relies on printing money, which devalues the hard-work and savings of Eighth District residents, and it misapplies this printed money toward policies like the $15 per hour federal unemployment expansion, which pays people more not to work. While some federal assistance is merited in this economy, no one should make more for not working than for working. “Meanwhile, the bill does nothing to address liability concerns for businesses and organizations—something the economy needs in order to reopen with confidence. We need to focus on safely restarting the economy—not prolonging uncertainty by paying people to stay home and preventing business owners from reopening. Printed money is a poor substitute for America’s strong economy.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:34:36Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404424	Wenstrup Statement on Democrat COVID Supplemental Spending Bill	2020-10-01	2020	2020-10	Republican	House	OH	Brad Wenstrup	W000815	wenstrup.house.gov			legacy	Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) issued the following statement after voting against the House Democrats' retooled Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act:Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi continues to play political games while Americans in need go without assistance. Rather than working in good faith with Republicans, she has rejected bipartisan cooperation and again pushed through a bill that includes too much spending and too many provisions unrelated to overcoming the COVID-19 outbreak and restoring our way of life. Congress still has time to provide relief to the American people, but it will require Democrats to meet Republicans in the middle, said Congressman Wenstrup. He also added: In the meantime, Congress should immediately pass Congressman Steve Chabot's legislation to allow businesses to access the over $100 billion remaining in Paycheck Protection Program. I'm proud to have signed Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler's discharge petition to force a vote on this critical legislation and hope that Democrats will join our efforts."	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=289	Congressman Gonzalez and House China Task Force unveil report, policy recommendations to push back on China	2020-09-30	2020	2020-09	Republican	House	OH	Anthony Gonzalez	G000588	anthonygonzalez.house.gov			legacy	U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez joined his fellow co-chairs of the House China Task Force today to unveil their report detailing the malign actions of the People's Republic of China and putting forth policy recommendations and legislative strategies to combat the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. I firmly believe that the Chinese Communist Party is one of the largest threats facing our country today, and if we hope to protect our future economic success and national security, we must take action now to significantly recalibrate our relationship with the People's Republic of China and work to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable on the global stage, said Congressman Gonzalez. From their persistent abuse of international organizations and agreements, to their neglect for the human rights of their own people and the deadly mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic that has now claimed the lives of over one million people, the Chinese Communist Party has demonstrated blatant irresponsibility and malign intent that cannot be allowed to continue unchecked to the detriment of the American people, our livelihoods, and our businesses. Congressman Gonzalez served as a co-chair of the pillars on Competitiveness, and Economics and Energy for the China Task Force and helped to craft and promote a number of policy and legislative proposals included in the report, including recommendations to promote U.S. leadership in emerging technologies and US influence around the world. Additionally, Congressman Gonzalez's Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, CONFUCIUS Act, and Accountability for World Bank Loans to China Act are all included in the report as recommended legislation for Congress to adopt. All three of these bills also passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the National Defense Authorization Act earlier this year. For years, American leaders have tried to bring the Chinese Communist Party into the international community as a responsible partner by expanding our economic relationship wi…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401074	Food System Small Businesses Share Challenges, Pivots in Response to COVID-19	2020-09-30	2020	2020-09	Republican	House	OH	Steven Chabot	C000266	chabot.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON - Today, the House Committee on Small Business heard from small business owners and other witnesses on the impact of COVID-19 on the nation's food system. America's food system has been hit particularly hard: our favorite restaurants were closed; meat sections were low at grocery stores; and many essentials were sold out. Our nation's food system is typically geared to meet commercial demand, from restaurants, buffets, and cafeterias, more than retail demand from grocery stores. When our food demand flipped from eating out to cooking at home, businesses along the supply chain had to pivot to survive,said Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH).At this Committee we understand the power of our nation's innovative spirit. Now the rest of the country can see it firsthand. Investments being made by small businesses across the supply chain are creating a more resilient food system for all of us. Pivots Include Direct-to-Consumer Models, Home Delivery In addition to the people employed directly at Seventh Son, our brewery helps to support countless jobs throughout Ohio from the people our wholesalers employ to help sell our beer to the farmers that grow our hops and barley. A smooth supply chain is imperative to the success of our brewery and is equally beneficial to our partners. I have always been proud of the fact that for every new job created by our brewing industry, there are twenty-four jobs generated in the industries that help us brew and sell our beer,said Mr. Collin Castore, Owner, Seventh Son Brewing, President, Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA), in Columbus, OH.At Seventh Son we have our own canning line and some existing relationships with grocery chains that helped us to absorb most of this on-premise volume loss. On March 16, we began a home delivery business and carryout sales model out of our shuttered taprooms. These measures were a lifeline but our head is barely above water. Wi…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2020/9/davidson-votes-against-misguided-bill-uyghur-labor	Davidson Votes Against Misguided Bill on Uyghur Labor	2020-09-30	2020	2020-09	Republican	House	OH	Warren Davidson	D000626	davidson.house.gov	davidson	https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C.—Citing procedural and enforcement concerns, Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) voted against the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act today. The bill seeks to sanction China for its egregious crimes against Uyghur Muslims—including forced labor—in the Xinjiang region of China. If signed into law, the bill would require publicly traded companies to disclose business dealings in Xinjiang Province. While well-intentioned, the Act would empower the Securities and Exchange Commission to police disclosures, expanding the Commission’s power from preventing fraud to policing social justice issues. After being one of only three representatives voting against a bill with similar provisions last week, more Republicans joined Davidson in voting against this bill today. “I’m appalled at the grave violations of human rights being perpetrated against the Uyghurs in China. We can and should sanction China until it addresses this humanitarian crisis. However, this is clearly the proper role for both the State Department and the U.S. Treasury—not the SEC. “In the interest of continuing to fight against China’s unfair trading, I hope the United States will continue to put economic pressure on China and defend American manufacturers from anti-competitive practices. However, it is already illegal to import goods into the United States that were manufactured using slave labor. Let’s keep the SEC focused on its job and use the proper agencies to address China’s many issues.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:28:51Z
https://turner.house.gov/2020/9/turner-supports-ppp-extension-for-small-biz	TURNER Supports PPP Extension for Small Biz	2020-09-30	2020	2020-09	Republican	House	OH	Michael R. Turner	T000463	turner.house.gov	turner	https://turner.house.gov/press-releases	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-announces-new-33-million-grant-for-nationwide-children-s-hospital	Beatty Announces New $3.3+ Million Grant for Nationwide Children’s Hospital	2020-09-29	2020	2020-09	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	COLUMBUS, OH—U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently awarded Nationwide Children's Hospital $3,371,484 through its Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program. "The importance of highly-trained doctors and medical professionals cannot be overstated—especially as our nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 Pandemic," Beatty said. "Every day, we have all seen, heard and read reports about the dedicated men and women on the frontlines who are working hard for all of us." She added, "This grant will ensure that they are equipped with the much-needed tools and skills to continue their lifesaving efforts today, tomorrow, and for years to come on behalf of the children of Ohio's Third Congressional District." CHGME provides federal funds to the nation's freestanding, children's hospitals to help them maintain their graduate medical education (GME) programs that train resident physicians and dentists. The CHGME Program enables hospitals to provide education to medical school graduates, enhance research capabilities, and care for vulnerable and underserved children.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-28T00:28:51Z

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