url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-bolster,"Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts",2026-09-28,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced H.R. 10639, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster Federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation. This legislation designates the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) as the official Regional Great Lakes Partnership within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Regional Ocean Partnerships Program.

This designation ensures that the Great Lakes region receives a fair share of program funding, delivering Federal resources to support the GLC’s longstanding work to coordinate Great Lakes research and conservation efforts.

""As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I helped introduce this legislation to close a gap in a national program that benefits only coastal ocean states. The bill continues our work together to ensure the Federal Government levels the playing field to commit equivalent, well‑deserved resources to our Great Lakes region,"" said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). ""The Great Lakes are central and essential to Northwest Ohio’s livelihood and economic wellbeing, and enabling the Great Lakes Commission to participate in this NOAA program will strengthen data sharing, enhance information access, and improve management of our coastal and ecosystem resources. In Lake Erie’s Western Basin, home to the shallowest and southernmost shoreline in the Great Lakes system, we face these challenges in real ways and will continue to lead in advancing research and information exchange for the benefit of our entire region.""

“As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are central to Michigan’s economy, identity, and long‑term prosperity,” said Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05). “The bipartisan Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act ensures the region receives its fair share of Federal support, strengthening the research and conservation work needed to protect this indispensable resource. We must equip our partners with the tools necessary to safeguard the waters and communities that rely on a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem.”

""The Great Lakes and their connected waterways are invaluable resources for Michigan and the United States,"" said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06). ""As a co-chair of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I am proud to help introduce this bipartisan bill to strengthen Federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation for future generations to enjoy these national treasures.""

""As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I have made it my mission to have the Federal Government recognize the Great Lakes as a national priority,"" said Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04). ""The Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act furthers this objective by enhancing the Great Lakes Commission’s steadfast work to protect and conserve Michigan’s most valuable natural resource.""

""Michigan is the Great Lakes state, period. Jobs, recreation, and tourism across the Midwest depend on a healthy and flourishing Great Lakes ecosystem,"" said Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11). ""I’m proud to work alongside my colleagues of both parties to ensure that Michigan receives our fair share of Federal investment that will protect and preserve our Lakes for generations to come.""

""The Great Lakes are a critical resource for the economies and communities that surround them,"" said Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14). ""As Co-Chair of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation, which will strengthen Federal partnerships and expand funding opportunities to advance the research, coordination, and conservation efforts needed to protect the Great Lakes — ensuring they remain a resource our communities can rely on for generations to come.""

""As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are one of Michigan’s greatest assets,"" said Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03). ""I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in supporting the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. This commonsense bill will strengthen the research and coordination that keeps the Great Lakes region healthy. Investing in our Great Lakes is investing in our future, and it’s crucial that we conserve this resource for the next generation.""

""Protecting the Great Lakes means protecting our water, wildlife, and communities throughout the region,"" said Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07). ""This bipartisan legislation will help bring Federal resources to the table and strengthen the partnerships already working to preserve our state's natural resources. I’m proud to work with colleagues from across the region to ensure our Great Lakes remain healthy for generations to come.""

""The Great Lakes Commission is grateful to Rep. Walberg for introducing this important legislation to designate the GLC as a regional partnership for the Great Lakes,"" said GLC Chair Timothy Bruno, Great Lakes Program Coordinator at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. ""This designation will allow the agency to build on its more than 70 years of regional leadership — fostering dialogue, building consensus, and advancing coordinated solutions to the Great Lakes’ most pressing challenges — to ensure the Great Lakes region continues to speak with a strong, unified voice. We look forward to working with our partners to realize the full benefits of this program for the region.""

Background

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) brings together eight US states and two Canadian provinces to protect the Great Lakes and promote economic growth in the Great Lakes basin. The GLC is composed of the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

NOAA’s Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) coordinate interstate ocean and coastal resource management efforts and create opportunities for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Although NOAA administers four Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) across the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Gulf, and West Coast, the Great Lakes currently lack an ROP. Designating the GLC as the region’s ROP will ensure the Great Lakes region receives its fair share of program funding.

Companion legislation, S. 4573, introduced in the Senate by US Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), has been advanced by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-celebrates-800000-award-equip-first-responders-substance-abuse,"Kaptur Celebrates $800,000 Award to Equip First Responders with Substance Abuse Treatment Skills",2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Sandusky, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the Erie County Department of Health has been awarded an $800,000 grant award through the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The award will support first responders across Erie County will skills and training as they respond to calls related to substance abuse or mental health disorders.

""First responders are the first ones on the scene for a wide variety of emergencies, including to assist individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance abuse disorders,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Our community has an ever-increasing need to improve the lives of our neighbors suffering from mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders. Federal support will allow Northwest Ohio’s brave and skilled first responders to better meet the needs of all people who are in need of their expert assistance.”

“On behalf of our Northwest Region of Ohio, The Erie County Health Department is pleased to accept these grant funds, for the third time,” said Pete Schade, Erie County Health Commissioner. “Clearly, we are providing services with this funding that enable lives to be saved and souls to recover from the scourge of addiction. We are poised to provide the needed gaps in recovery that so many covet.”

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur works tirelessly to secure vital Federal funding for our Northwest Ohio community. In May of 2026, she announced over $1.8 Million in funding for the Erie County Health Program and in July of 2026 she delivered $250,000 in awards for Drug Free Communities programs to encourage youth to live drug-free lives.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-secures-major-51-million-investment-defiance-head-start-program,Kaptur Secures Major $5.1 Million Investment in Defiance Head Start Program,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Defiance, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission will receive a $5,131,429 award for renovations of its Defiance Head Start building. The award is funded through the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.

“Supporting our Head Start programs is critical for preparing the next generation of children to thrive throughout their education,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Our region’s family services organizations need continuous Federal support in a timely manner to meet the needs of all that they serve. Fighting for answers on behalf of the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission ensured that they got the funding necessary to expand their services for many Northwest Ohio families today and in the years to come. I look forward to seeing the future of this Head Start facility, as well as the futures of all the children who come through its doors.”

“Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission is deeply grateful to receive a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will fund the renovation of a space dedicated to Head Start and Early Head Start within an existing 37,200-square-foot building in Defiance,” said Angie Franklin, executive director of the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission. “Built in 1971, the building sits in a plaza area that has long needed investment. We are excited to make it a welcoming place for children and families while bringing new life to the surrounding area. This project reflects NOCAC’s mission to minimize the effects of poverty by connecting people with opportunities and resources that support a secure future. We are proud of what it will mean for our community, grateful for Congresswoman Kaptur’s commitment to Northwest Ohio, and eager to share the progress and impact of this investment.”

Head Start, along with its companion program Early Head Start, helps children under the age of 5 and their families prepare for school. Through learning experiences, health assessments, family support, and early intervention, Head Start serves more than 25,000 young children throughout Ohio. NOCAC’s upcoming renovations to their Defiance Head Start building will allow for expanded space for both their preschool program and their Early Head Start program. The programs will give more than 80 preschoolers, along with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, a space to seek resources they need to grow, succeed, and thrive.

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur is dedicated to ensuring that Head Start programs both here in our region and across the country have the resources they need to provide for youth and their families.

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https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=407871,Latta Commends Department of Energy Funding for Ohio Electric Grid Upgrades,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Robert E. Latta,L000566,latta.house.gov,latta,https://latta.house.gov/news,scraper,"Today, Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, commended the Department of Energy (DOE) for its recent decision to award more than $135 million in federal funding for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to help modernize the electric grid, upgrade transmission capacity, and lower expenses for Ohio ratepayers.

""Ohio is a key hub for multi-directional power transfer and faces many of the nation's grid challenges,"" said Rep. Latta. ""This funding will help maximize existing infrastructure, replace old assets, reduce congestion, and unlock constrained capacity within the grid. With rising electricity demand, our state must add capacity quickly to help ensure grid reliability and integrity while also lowering expenses for ratepayers. I was proud to lead a letter in support of this project, and I'm grateful to the Department of Energy for recognizing this need and awarding this funding that will greatly benefit Ohio's electric grid and the surrounding communities.""

""As we work collectively to meet the moment, the Department of Energy funding will play an important role in the deployment of advanced transmission technologies across the country,"" stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French. ""The PUCO is so appreciative of the Department of Energy for choosing Ohio for this funding and we look forward to seeing the difference it can make in Ohio’s communities.""

Background:

The announcement comes after PUCO applied for DOE's SPARK program funding earlier this year. Congressman Latta led members of the Ohio delegation in sending a letter of support for the project to the Department of Energy. Read the letter of support for the funding application here.",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylors-office-surpasses-100000-responses-constituents,"Congressman Taylor’s Office Surpasses 100,000 Responses to Constituents",2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today announced that his office has surpassed 100,000 responses to constituent emails, letters, and calls since being sworn into office on January 3, 2025.

“It is my greatest honor to serve Buckeye families, and I’m committed to ensuring every constituent knows their voice is heard,” said Congressman Taylor. “Since day one, my team has worked to provide Ohioans with assistance and information, and I’m grateful to each person who has taken the time to contact my office. Surpassing 100,000 responses to constituents ultimately reflects the many questions, concerns, and ideas shared with us by hardworking Ohioans. If my office can be of assistance to you, please give us a call. We are here to serve.”

Congressman Taylor’s office is available to assist constituents of Ohio’s Second Congressional District with casework related to IRS issues, VA claims, Medicare issues, passports, and more. Additional details regarding services available to constituents and office contact information are available at taylor.house.gov.

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https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-sykes-statement-following-east-palestine-whistleblower-reports,Reps. Sykes Statement Following East Palestine Whistleblower Reports,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after The Wall Street Journal reported that a whistleblower, working for a contractor hired by Norfolk Southern to share data with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was pressured to report incorrect information to conceal contamination and the severity of the environmental impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in February of 2023.

Excerpts from The Wall Street Journal article:

A former environmental scientist who responded to Norfolk Southern’s 2023 Ohio derailment said the contractors she worked for took numerous steps to conceal contamination, from pressuring her to dismiss test results and report “zeros” to concealing animal deaths…

She said a variety of CTEH’s practices were aimed at minimizing reports of contamination. Managers improperly calibrated testing equipment and questioned results showing elevated contamination, Dixon said in her affidavit, while equipment that recorded contamination was taken out of use…Company managers omitted some elevated chemical readings from testing reports, Dixon said, and they told workers who produced too many detections they would be sent home.

Dixon alleges that CTEH told workers to conceal animal carcasses found near creeks and in woods. She said she saw more than two dozen dead animals, including raccoons and beavers…

In East Palestine, Dixon said she registered volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, inside a home that sits above a creek at 2 parts per million, well above the level that triggered response teams to investigate and take action. A manager suggested her equipment might be malfunctioning or needed to be recalibrated, cleaned or swapped out, but she insisted on filing a report, Dixon said.

“I am deeply concerned about whistleblower reports that the full extent of contamination from the tragic train derailment in 2023 has not been accurately reported,” said Rep. Sykes. “I urge the Office of the Inspector General to conduct a thorough investigation. Congress must review the Inspector General’s report once completed and take a close look at the accuracy of data reported by contractors selected and paid by the party responsible for contamination.

“I have repeatedly stated that public safety is a nonpartisan issue that transcends political boundaries, that’s why I’ve introduced my bipartisan RAIL Act to codify safety standards into law. Despite these efforts, Congressional Republicans have continually blocked the implementation of rail safety legislation. Americans living close to our nation's 140,000 miles of railroad track, especially those in East Palestine, deserve action to prevent a disastrous derailment from happening again.”

Following the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in 2023, which sent toxic chemicals into the area's air, soil, and creeks, Rep. Sykes introduced the Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act.

The RAIL Act would further improve railway safety and operations by:

Directing the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate new rules to improve safety based off the findings of the NTSB investigation in conjunction with the Federal Railroad Administration

Codifying the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) two-person crew rule into law

Increasing inspections on all trains, including those carrying hazardous materials

Requiring railroad corporations to provide notification in advance to pertinent to State emergency response commissioners, tribal emergency response commission, or any other State or tribal agency regarding the transportation of hazardous materials

Strengthening requirements pertaining to safety placards that would have assisted emergency responders in identifying the hazardous materials in the rail cars on-site

Strengthening regulations to prevent wheel bearing failures, which caused the East Palestine train derailment

Increasing maximum penalties for violations of rail safety regulations

Increasing funding for Hazardous Materials Training for First Responders

Auditing federal rail inspection programs.

Ohio, which has one of the country’s largest railroad networks, ranks third worst in the nation for serious train accidents and hazardous materials spills. From 2019 through November 2022, 281 train accidents occurred in Ohio.",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-381-million-us-department-energy-awards-improve-ohios,Kaptur Announces $381 Million in US Department of Energy Awards to Improve Ohio’s Electric Grid,2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced that the United States Department of Energy is making several awards through its SPARK Program that will help modernize the electric grid for Ohio.

Key among these awards is Federal funding of $136 Million for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) that is part of a $1.9 Billion project. The Federal funds will cover half of the costs for an upcoming Ohio SPARK program project that seeks to improve electric grid infrastructure in the State. This funding is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress in 2021. The release of these Federal funds follows an Op-Ed published last week in The Toledo Blade by Congresswoman Kaptur calling for the modernization of Northwest Ohio’s electrical grid.

""I am excited to see the fruits of a once-in-a-generation Federal infrastructure investment take root in our Northwest Ohio communities,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water. “Modernizing our region’s electrical grid is imperative to lower energy costs for hardworking families, small businesses, and manufacturers alike, and this funding award is a step forward in meeting the ever-growing demand that our economy needs to flourish.”

Signed into law in 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a five-year bipartisan infrastructure law that marks the largest Federal investment made in American infrastructure in the last century. Systems across transportation, energy, and water have all received increased resources to further bolster improvements and repairs to our Nation’s infrastructure.

SPARK, or the “Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades,” is a United States Department of Energy program that supports States, Tribes, and electric utilities in their efforts to strengthen grid resilience and innovation. Ohio’s SPARK program specifically has several subprojects planned to improve electric grid infrastructure by implementing new technologies. Today’s announcement of a $136 Million award through this program will cover half of the $273 Million total cost of the planned Ohio SPARK projects, greatly lowering the costs that otherwise would have been passed on to ratepayers.

As a senior member of House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur is committed to securing Federal investments for our Northwest Ohio communities. She was a strong supporter of the legislation that made this Public Utilities Commission of Ohio award possible, and is encouraged that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to result in valuable Federal investments in our region’s highways, bridges, energy systems, drinking water infrastructure, and more.

Other SPARK awards announced today by the United States Department of Energy that are relevant for improved transmission and reliability in the overall Great Lakes Region and that will have indirect benefit for ratepayers in Northwest Ohio include:

$174 Million in Federal funds for the State of Indiana’s Office of Energy Development in support of a total $349 Million project called, “Expanding Cross-Regional Transfer Capability Across the PJM–MISO Seam Through Accelerated Reconductoring and Advanced Transmission.” With these funds, four sets of advanced and transmission technologies will be deployed across neighboring Indiana’s grid improving capacity monitoring, line rating, and advanced power flow control on the grid operated by PJM Interconnection and the Midcontinent Independent System Operation (MISO).

$50 Million in Federal funds for American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) to support a total $152 Million project called, “Next-Generation Optical Transport Network for Smart Grid Modernization.” AEPSC will uses these Federal funds to develop a unified, system-wide approach to expanding advanced communications across 527 AEP transmission network locations to improve the delivery of power, enhance operational visibility, and enable next-generation grid capabilities. The project includes the installation of 265 miles of underground fiber, and installation of new line rating technology deployment at 14 sites enhancing the ability to monitor and analyze electric capacity. While AEP Ohio primarily provides power in Central and Southern Ohio, the transmission network that will be improved with this Federal investment directly interfaces with the Regional PJM Interconnection grid servicing Northwest Ohio.

$21 Million in Federal funds for Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) to support a total $42 Million project called, “ATREES: Advanced Transmission Technologies for Reliable and Efficient Energy Supply.” This project proposes to deploy two advanced transmission technologies (ATTs)—advanced power flow controllers (APFCs) and dynamic line ratings (DLRs)—within the FirstEnergy (FE) and Salt River Project (SRP) transmission systems to maximize existing transmission capacity, accelerate load connections, and enhance reliability and energy deliverability.

A full copy of Congresswoman Kaptur’s Op-Ed published last week in The Toledo Blade calling for the modernization of Northwest Ohio’s electrical grid can be found online by clicking here.",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-mullin-introduce-sunlight-superpacs-act-empower-voters-campaign,"Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Empower Voters with Campaign Funding Information",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation will require federal election campaign ads paid for by SuperPACs to disclose the name and dollar amount contributed to that SuperPAC by its top three major donors of $5,000 or more. By providing voters with more information on the funders of election ads, they will be empowered to make more informed decisions about the content of those ads. Other original co-sponsors of the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act include Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02),and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07)..

""Voters should know who is bankrolling campaign ads that come across their television screens, billboards, and smart phones,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Requiring disclosures to appear in the campaign ads themselves will give voters the information they deserve. Transparency is the first big step to returning control of our democracy back to the American people.”

“Voters deserve to know who is trying to influence their decisions at the ballot box,” said Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15), who authored the California DISCLOSE Act while previously serving in the state's legislature. “When political groups hide who is funding their ads, it undermines trust in our elections and our democracy. I’m proud to cosponsor the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to give voters a clearer picture of who is behind the political messages they see and how much they have invested in them. With greater transparency in campaign spending, voters will have more of the information they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming elections.”

“The explosion of ‘pop-up’ SuperPACs hiding their true agendas behind fake names and paperwork games is a scam to deceive voters,” said Jon Golinger, Democracy Advocate, Public Citizen. “The Sunlight on SuperPACs Act pulls the mask off these clowns by requiring the top three funders of every SuperPAC to be printed right on their ads. This is a proven method to arm voters with information they can use to decide whether to buy whatever sketchy SuperPACs are trying to sell.”

SuperPACs are political organizations that originated in 2010 and can spend an unlimited amount of money to support or oppose political candidates. SuperPACs also have no limit on how much money they accept from donors. While they cannot give money directly to candidates or their campaigns, these organizations can have tremendous amounts of influence on elections through spending money on advertising and organizing.

The Sunlight on SuperPACs legislation will allow voters to see information about the source of campaign ad funding in real-time, following the example of successful state and local disclosure initiatives enacted by voters in Alaska for example.

A full copy of the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026 can be found by clicking here, and a one-page background document can be found by clicking here.",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/brown-blunt-rochester-gimenez-introduce-legislation-preserve-and-repair,"Brown, Blunt Rochester, Gimenez Introduce Legislation to Preserve and Repair Distressed Affordable Multifamily Housing",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Shontel M. Brown,B001313,shontelbrown.house.gov,shontelbrown,https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), and Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) have introduced legislation to preserve and repair affordable housing and help more families remain in their homes and access affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act creates a new federal loan program for renovations to HUD-assisted housing. This new loan program would improve existing housing stock and help make sure that the affordable housing shortage does not get worse as older properties fall into disuse.

According to National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), the U.S. has an affordable rental home shortage of 7.2 million. This means that only 35 affordable and available rental homes exist for every 100 low-income households. The NLIHC analysis found that Ohio has an affordable housing gap of over 265,000 units, including a 54,000 affordable unit housing shortage in the Cleveland Metro area. A 2025 study by Cuyahoga County cited “aging infrastructure” and “the need for robust rehabilitation programs” as key local housing challenges. The median home in the Cleveland Metro Area was built in 1963 and is now 63 years old and 22% of homes in Cleveland were built before 1940.

Cleveland has seen firsthand the challenges of preserving distressed federally assisted multifamily housing. Rainbow Terrace, a HUD-assisted apartment complex in the Garden Valley neighborhood, has faced decades of federal intervention, rehabilitation efforts, and resident concerns about property conditions, including a fatal explosion in 2025. The Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act would give HUD an additional tool to intervene when assisted multifamily properties face serious physical deficiencies and existing rents cannot support the financing needed for rehabilitation.

“We must address the affordable housing crisis from all angles. This means building more affordable housing, but it also means preserving the housing we already have. I’m proud to partner with Senator Blunt Rochester and Congressman Gimenez on The Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act, which provides needed capital to repair, renovate, and preserve HUD-assisted housing. Cleveland has seen at properties like Rainbow Terrace how serious the consequences can be when federally assisted multifamily housing falls into distress. This bill gives HUD another tool to finance critical repairs, preserve long-term affordability, and, when necessary, help qualified new owners step in before affordable housing is lost,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown.

“Earlier this year, the first comprehensive housing legislation became law after more than three decades, but with a nationwide shortage of nearly 4-7 million affordable housing units, it becomes more important than ever to preserve the affordable units that we do have,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “I’m proud to introduce this bill alongside Congresswoman Brown to build on the achievements of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act by providing long-overdue support for existing affordable housing units and encouraging investments that contribute to their long-term success.”

The Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act is endorsed by: the Local Initiatives Support Coalition (LISC), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Housing Trust (NHT), the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA), the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA), the Housing Partnership Network, the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), the Ohio Credit Union League, Better Homes of Seaford, the Delaware League of Local Governments, the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League (MWUL), the Wilmington Housing Authority, WRK Group, and YWCA Delaware.

The Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act is part of Congresswoman Brown’s Safe and Affordable Housing Agenda, a legislative package announced by Brown in June that also includes legislation to strengthen lead-removal efforts and to encourage more new homebuilding.

Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown first introduced the Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act in 2024. This is the first time the bill has been filed in the House.

The Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act

Provides loans to qualified owners of distressed HUD-assisted multifamily housing to make renovations necessary to preserve and improve the property.

Loans provided would be at 1% interest for the length of the 30-year affordability period.

Eligible recipients would be HUD-approved purchasers and owners of federally assisted multifamily housing.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-investment-wauseon-public-library-institute-museum-and,Kaptur Applauds Investment in Wauseon Public Library from Institute of Museum and Library Services,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Wauseon, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that Wauseon Public Library is one of six libraries in the state of Ohio to receive a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Amounting to $4,130, the award will support the development of special collections and programs to support young readers who may be struggling with reading.

""Public libraries are the lifeblood of our communities and a gift that never stops giving,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “They are one of the few places where all people, regardless of age or status or interests, can come to gather and truly feel that they belong. The Wauseon Public Library has faithfully served the Fulton County area for well over a century, bringing the joy of reading and access to information to generations of Northwest Ohioans. I am honored to have helped secure this investment in one of our beloved public libraries, and I am excited to see all the ways they continue to support our Wauseon community.”

“The Wauseon Public Library has been approved for a grant from the State Library of Ohio in the amount of $4,130,” said Southeastern Ohio Library Consortium Director Daniel Baldwin. “The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will help to support our early literacy programs and the development of special collections to support our community and our young readers. The initiative includes age-related resources and programming that supports the state's Science of Reading Initiative. The library is thrilled to receive this grant, and we are grateful for the investment in our community's future!”

What began in 1875 as the Citizens Library Association, formed by a group of 100 local citizens who raised funds through membership tickets and bake sales, officially became the Wauseon Public Library in 1906 with the help of a Carnegie grant. In the decades since, it has continued to grow alongside Fulton County, most recently through a 2024 land donation that will support future expansion.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that supports libraries, archives, and museums in all 50 US states and territories. Its LSTA Open Grant program is designed to invest in all types of libraries as they seek to address needs in their respective communities.

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur works hard to secure bipartisan support and funding for Northwest Ohio communities. In June of 2025, she announced a $10,000 award for Way Public Library in Perrysburg to provide a dedicated technology trainer to serve the digital needs of the community.",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-cosponsors-bill-to-rein-in-tax-giveaways-to-data-centers,Rep. Sykes Cosponsors Bill to Rein In Tax Giveaways to Data Centers,2026-09-22,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) cosponsored the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.

Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded tax breaks that have helped spur the construction of AI data centers; that same legislation cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP food assistance. The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act would exclude data centers from benefiting from those OBBBA tax breaks. Specifically, the bill would exclude data centers from being able to take the 100% bonus depreciation tax deduction, and from being eligible for Opportunity Zone tax benefits.

“While families struggle to pay for gas, groceries, housing and healthcare, we should not give big tax breaks to data centers,” said Rep. Sykes. “I support this commonsense bill that prevents tax giveaways at the expense of cutting healthcare and food assistance for children and seniors. We must rein in the blank checks being written to data centers and ensure they pay their fair share for energy and water usage.”

The bill text can be found HERE, and a one-pager on the bill can be found HERE.

This bill was introduced by Representatives Don Davis (NC-01) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), with the support of Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), John Mannion (NY-22), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Dina Titus (NV-01), Norma Torres (CA-35), Derek Tran (CA-45), Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25).",1,2026-09-23T09:45:16Z,2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-murray-demand-answers-trump-admins-rapid-sweeping-changes,"Kaptur, Murray Demand Answers on Trump Admin’s Rapid & Sweeping Changes to Nuclear Safety Measures, Putting Workers and the Public at Risk",2026-09-21,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sent a letter to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Ho K. Nieh about the broad changes being made at the NRC to regulations, security, organizational structure, and more, which could threaten worker safety at nuclear facilities and impair independent oversight. The NRC has been quickly making these changes and rehauling the organization without providing time for public input or transparency.

NRC, a statutorily independent agency, has been undertaking wholesale revision of its regulations, guidance, oversight processes, and organizational structure pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14300, “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” that President Trump signed on May 23, 2025. These sweeping changes encompass 47 regulations, 27 rulemakings, and 71 guidance documents.

“The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is undertaking wholesale revision of its regulations, guidance, oversight processes, and organizational structure,” write Kaptur and Murray. “We support efforts to ensure that the NRC’s regulatory framework is efficient, risk-informed, and capable of supporting the safe and secure deployment of nuclear energy. However, the breadth of the changes currently underway raises significant questions about whether the NRC has adequately evaluated the cumulative effects of these reforms on nuclear safety, security, independent oversight, and public confidence.”

Kaptur and Murray express deep concern for NRC plans to remove “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) radiation safety requirements, endangering workers’ safety: “We are particularly concerned about the proposed revisions to the NRC’s radiation protection framework. The NRC proposes to remove regulatory requirements implementing the ‘as low as reasonably achievable’ (ALARA) principle and replace them with a determinate, graded approach to dose management based on defined thresholds. The proposal would also establish a new planned occupational dose limit extension permitting multi-year averaging of doses, revise monitoring and reporting requirements, and allow licensees in certain circumstances to request higher public dose limits for controlled areas and restricted situations.”

“The scale of this regulatory revision effort also warrants greater transparency regarding its costs, benefits, and resource implications. Given the scope of these changes, Congress needs to understand the analytical basis for the NRC’s determination that the proposed reforms will improve efficiency without compromising safety, security, or regulatory effectiveness. In particular, the NRC should be able to identify the specific requirements being eliminated or modified, explain the basis for each change, and demonstrate how the revised framework will continue to provide adequate protection,” Kaptur and Murray continue.

Kaptur and Murray conclude by demanding more information about the NRC’s extensive changes to its regulations, guidance, oversight process, security programs, and organizational structure, and by urging caution and sorely needed transparency: “We therefore urge the NRC to proceed with appropriate caution and transparency as it implements these sweeping changes. Congress has a responsibility to understand how and why the Nation’s nuclear safety regulator is changing its regulatory framework, and to ensure that those changes do not inadvertently weaken the protections that are required to maintain the safety of the US nuclear fleet.”

The full letter is available by clicking here or reading below:

Dear Chairman Nieh:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the “NRC” or “Agency”) is undertaking wholesale revision of its regulations, guidance, oversight processes, and organizational structure pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14300, encompassing 47 regulations, 27 rulemakings, and 71 guidance documents. The NRC has also updated and “rebaselined” its Reactor Oversight Process and security programs, completed a reorganization, and is proceeding with broader efforts to reform the Agency’s culture. We support efforts to ensure that the NRC’s regulatory framework is efficient, risk-informed, and capable of supporting the safe and secure deployment of nuclear energy. However, the breadth of the changes currently underway raises significant questions about whether the NRC has adequately evaluated the cumulative effects of these reforms on nuclear safety, security, independent oversight, and public confidence.

On July 15, 2026, the NRC published a proposed rule revising its radiation protection framework (91 Fed. Reg. 43456). We are particularly concerned about the proposed revisions to the NRC’s radiation protection framework. The NRC proposes to remove regulatory requirements implementing the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle and replace them with a determinate, graded approach to dose management based on defined thresholds. The proposal would also establish a new planned occupational dose limit extension permitting multi-year averaging of doses, revise monitoring and reporting requirements, and allow licensees in certain circumstances to request higher public dose limits for controlled areas and restricted situations.

The scale of this regulatory revision effort also warrants greater transparency regarding its costs, benefits, and resource implications. Given the scope of these changes, Congress needs to understand the analytical basis for the NRC’s determination that the proposed reforms will improve efficiency without compromising safety, security, or regulatory effectiveness. In particular, the NRC should be able to identify the specific requirements being eliminated or modified, explain the basis for each change, and demonstrate how the revised framework will continue to provide adequate protection.

Accordingly, please provide the following information within 15 days of the date of this letter:

A complete list of all NRC regulations, guidance documents, oversight processes, security programs, and other regulatory requirements that have been or are expected to be modified, eliminated, consolidated, or otherwise affected as part of the NRC’s implementation of E.O. 14300.

For each regulation, guidance document, or other requirement that has been materially modified or eliminated, the NRC’s justification for the change, including the statutory, regulatory, technical, scientific, or operational basis relied upon.

A complete description of the process used to identify, develop, review, and approve the 27 E.O. 14300 rulemakings to date, including the roles of the NRC’s leadership, program offices, and the Office of the General Counsel; the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; and other independent or advisory bodies.

For each of the rulemakings, the staff hours and full-time equivalents expended to date and projected through completion, by office, and the associated dollar cost by fiscal year.

For those costs, an identification of what portion is recovered as a service fee under 10 C.F.R. Part 170, what portion is recovered through annual fees under 10 C.F.R. Part 171, and what portion is excluded from fee recovery under 42 U.S.C. 2215, together with the resulting effect on annual fees assessed to materials and medical licensees.

All non-concurrences filed under the NRC’s Non-Concurrence Process and all differing professional opinions submitted under the Differing Professional Opinions Program relating to any rulemaking, guidance revision, oversight process change, or reorganization undertaken pursuant to E.O. 14300 to date, together with the management responses to each; all letters from the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards addressing those actions and the staff’s responses; and, for each action the NRC has voted on, the vote sheets and any additional views of individual Commissioners.

For each completed or proposed rulemaking, the analyses conducted to determine whether the changes could affect nuclear safety, radiation protection, physical security, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, or the NRC’s ability to conduct effective oversight.

A description of the criteria the NRC is using to determine that revised or eliminated requirements will provide protection equivalent to or greater than the requirements they replace.

With respect to the proposed radiation protection framework, a detailed explanation of the scientific and technical basis for replacing ALARA requirements with determinate dose thresholds, including the analyses used to evaluate the potential effects on workers and members of the public.

With respect to the proposed changes to occupational dose limits and monitoring requirements, an explanation of the basis for allowing multi-year averaging of occupational doses and establishing a reporting threshold tied to a five-year assessment.

A description of the NRC’s engagement with radiation workers and the organizations representing them on the proposed changes to occupational dose limits and monitoring requirements, including the dates, participants, and subject of any such engagement; any analysis of the effects of the proposed planned occupational dose limit extension on the health of the affected workforce, including any evaluation of collective dose; and occupational exposure data for the past 10 years sufficient to establish a baseline against which the effects of the revised framework can be measured.

With respect to the proposed changes to public dose limits, identify the circumstances under which a licensee could receive authorization for a higher dose limit, the maximum limits contemplated, and the controls and review criteria that would apply to such requests.

All regulatory analyses, cost-benefit analyses, safety evaluations, scientific assessments, risk assessments, technical reports, legal analyses, decision memoranda, and other documents used to support the changes being undertaken pursuant to E.O. 14300.

A description of the NRC’s process for identifying and monitoring unintended consequences resulting from the regulatory changes, including deterioration in safety performance, reduced regulatory visibility, increased radiation exposure, or other adverse outcomes.

The specific, outcome-oriented goals and performance measures the NRC will use to evaluate the implementation of E.O. 14300, including baseline data against which changes in safety performance, occupational exposure, public exposure, inspection findings, enforcement actions, licensing timelines, and other relevant outcomes will be measured.

A description of the circumstances or performance thresholds that would cause the NRC to reconsider, modify, or restore a requirement that has been eliminated or substantially revised pursuant to E.O. 14300.

An identification of any licensing review, inspection, or oversight activity that has been deferred, narrowed, or reprioritized to absorb this workload, by office and fiscal year, and the fiscal year 2026 appropriation and the fiscal year 2027 President’s Budget Request amounts that supports implementation of E.O. 14300.

The NRC plays a unique and important role in protecting the American public from the risks associated with nuclear technology. We recognize the importance of maintaining a regulatory framework that is efficient, predictable, risk-informed, and capable of supporting the continued operation of the existing nuclear fleet and the deployment of new nuclear technologies. The NRC’s own materials identify these objectives as central to its implementation of E.O. 14300.

We therefore urge the NRC to proceed with appropriate caution and transparency as it implements these sweeping changes. Congress has a responsibility to understand how and why the Nation’s nuclear safety regulator is changing its regulatory framework, and to ensure that those changes do not inadvertently weaken the protections that are required to maintain the safety of the U.S. nuclear fleet.

We look forward to your response within 15 days.

Sincerely,",1,2026-09-22T09:42:49Z,2026-09-22T09:44:35Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/taylor-leads-letter-governor-newsom-demanding-answers-cdl-related-deaths,Taylor Leads Letter to Governor Newsom Demanding Answers for CDL-Related Deaths,2026-09-21,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Dave Taylor (OH-02), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Max Miller (OH-07), Jim Jordan (OH-04), and Michael Rulli (OH-06) recently sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom demanding answers following the death of an Ohioan in Brown County at the hands of an illegal CDL driver.

In the letter, the Congressmen wrote in part:

“On September 2nd, 2026, an Ohioan lost their life because an illegal alien, Manjit Singh, entered the United States illegally on October 23rd, 2023, and was awarded a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) by the State of California. According to reports, Mr. Singh was speeding excessively and driving on the wrong side of the road, with “ample time and space to merge back,” but instead, the community is left reeling after this senseless loss of life.”

“Illegal immigrants have no place in our country, let alone on our nation’s roads behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound truck. Legal CDL drivers across the United States undergo rigorous training and pass skills and knowledge tests to prove they meet the qualifications needed to operate a commercial motor vehicle. When states like California ignore these qualifications and issue CDLs to individuals like Mr. Singh, the failed policies cause devastating consequences and lead to the death of innocent Americans. California’s sanctuary state policies, which you have long championed, are continuing to cause havoc and devastation across the United States. It is as dangerous as it is unacceptable.”

The full letter is available here.

In the letter, Taylor and his colleagues urged Governor Newsom to provide answers about why Mr. Singh was granted a CDL by the state of California, whether the state of California was aware of Mr. Singh’s unlawful status, and whether California will commit to working with the Trump Administration to prevent illegal aliens from holding CDLs.

Earlier this Congress, Congressman Taylor introduced Connor’s Law, the Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act, the VERIFY Act, the REVOKE Act, and the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, each piece of legislation designed to uphold CDL safety standards, hold illegal aliens accountable, and make the road safer for American families.

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https://davidson.house.gov/2026/9/davidson-introduces-bill-to-study-transmission-line-impacts-on-health-and-farms,Davidson Introduces Bill to Study Transmission Line Impacts on Health and Farms,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Warren Davidson,D000626,davidson.house.gov,davidson,https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Community Health and Agricultural Research on Grid Exposure (CHARGE) Act. The legislation would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater affect human health, livestock, and crop yields.

“Residents in Darke and Miami Counties have raised concerns with me about proposed plans to build transmission lines near their homes and farms,” said Davidson. “The federal assessment Congress commissioned is more than 25 years old, and residents deserve answers based on current research. I’m introducing the CHARGE Act to require NIH to study the health and agricultural effects of transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater so state officials have current data before making decisions on proposed projects.”

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Background:

A proposed transmission project includes 765-kilovolt lines with routes under consideration in Darke and Miami Counties in Ohio’s Eighth District. Residents have raised concerns about the potential effects of these lines on their health, livestock, and farming operations.

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 directed a comprehensive federal research program on the potential health effects of power-line electric and magnetic fields, producing a health assessment in 1999, more than 25 years ago. The report found weak evidence of a possible leukemia risk but did not establish a causal relationship, and it recommended continued research. Grid technology and energy demand have changed substantially since then, warranting an updated federal assessment.

The CHARGE Act would require NIH to conduct updated research on the effects of transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater on human health, livestock, and crop yields, and report its findings to Congress. This research would provide state officials with current health and agricultural data to inform their consideration of proposed projects and help address residents’ concerns.

###",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://joyce.house.gov/posts/joyce-providing-emotional-assistance-with-relief-and-love-act-passes-house,Joyce Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act Passes House,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David P. Joyce,J000295,joyce.house.gov,joyce,https://joyce.house.gov/press,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Dave Joyce’s (OH-14) bill, the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love (PEARL) Act. This bipartisan bill would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program.

This legislation was introduced in June alongside Representative Lou Correa (CA-46).

“For years, the men and women of Customs and Border Protection have faced mental health challenges. From confronting the scourge of illicit fentanyl crossing our borders to witnessing the heartbreaking toll of human trafficking, these officers deal with some of the most difficult emotional stressors that can be imagined – and they do it every single day,” said Congressman Joyce. “The PEARL Act supports the mental health of CBP personnel, while giving shelter dogs a new lease on life. I want to thank my colleagues in the House for supporting this legislation, and I urge the Senate to pass it swiftly.”

You can watch Congressman Joyce’s speech on the House floor here.

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino said, “CBP personnel work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe, interdict deadly drugs, and disrupt dangerous human smuggling across our borders. This mission can take a real mental and emotional toll on the agents and officers who answer the call to serve. I’m proud to join my House colleagues in supporting Congressman Joyce’s ‘PEARL Act,’ expanding access to canine therapy support for these men and women and ensuring we protect their well-being while they protect the homeland.”

“Our nation’s frontline workers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and today the House recognized that we owe it to them to invest in proven mental health programs, so they have the support they need. With the passage of this bill, more frontline officers and agents will be able to receive support canines to help them cope with the many stresses they face while protecting our homeland. I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support, and I urge the Senate to act quickly so we can get this into law,” said Congressman Correa.

Background:

Border Patrol agents operate in high-stress environments that take a serious toll on mental health. In fiscal years 2016 through 2025, 81 CBP employees died by suicide.

In 2023, CBP launched the Support Canine Program to improve staff morale, assist in grief, aid in trauma recovery from critical incidents, and strengthen community outreach. The PEARL Act would enhance CBP’s Support Canine Program by establishing a 3-year pilot program to adopt dogs from local shelters and train them as support dogs. This bill was named after Pearl, the U.S. Border Patrol’s first therapy canine in the Support Canine Program.

Read the bill text here.

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https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406849,Latta Applauds House Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Robert E. Latta,L000566,latta.house.gov,latta,https://latta.house.gov/news,scraper,"Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to protect Americans from rising costs due to data centers:

""Yesterday's passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act is a significant step forward in protecting American families from rising costs associated with data center development, and I was proud to move this legislation through the Energy Subcommittee.

""Across the country, communities are seeing proposals for new data centers that will bring valuable economic growth, but also raise important questions about how these facilities will affect local electric grids and the nearby communities.

""The Ratepayer Protection Act ensures states can hold data centers responsible for their own energy costs, and hardworking American families aren't on the hook for the bill. One question should have a clear answer: Americans should not have to pay more for electricity so large technology companies can build and operate data centers.

""This is not a choice between American innovation and affordable, reliable energy. We can, and must have both.""",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/taylor-introduces-bill-deliver-justice-veterans-and-victims-terrorism,Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today introduced the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act, which would deliver justice to victims of attempted extrajudicial killing by state sponsors of terrorism. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study assessing the cost of allowing victims of attempted extrajudicial killing to sue terrorists and receive compensation through the U.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism (USVSST) Fund.

“America’s veterans and citizens should not have to die to get their day in court. My Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act will begin to close a loophole in our legal system that has disenfranchised Americans for too long, holding terrorists accountable and putting Americans first,” said Congressman Taylor. “Last week, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, our nation honored the countless victims and heroes whose lives were forever changed by the heinous terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. America’s legal system should not leave behind those who have sacrificed to protect our nation or citizens who have fallen victim to terrorism. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to restore justice to those who are owed it.”

“The Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act sends a clear message that the United States will stand behind those who were injured by terrorism and the families of those who never came home,” said James L. McCormick II, Legislative Director of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and former National Commander. “Our veterans answered the call to defend this nation, often at tremendous personal cost. They should never be denied a meaningful opportunity to pursue justice against the individuals, organizations, financial institutions, or foreign sponsors responsible for supporting the terrorism that caused their injuries.”

“This study is an important first step for Congress to understand how many service members and civilians have been affected by a loophole in the law that has precluded them from justice, and to evaluate the fiscal requirements needed to responsibly implement a change to the FSIA,” said Traci Cutler-Nordmeyer, Member, American Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism United.

""Vietnam Veterans of America strongly supports this bill, which directs the GAO to study expanding the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to cover non-fatal and psychiatric injuries sustained in state-sponsored acts of terror. Following a court ruling that restricted judicial recourse under the FSIA terrorism exception exclusively to cases involving death, American service members and citizens who survive horrific attacks are routinely blocked from holding hostile foreign regimes accountable. This study is a critical step toward closing that unjust legal loophole, ensuring our nation’s veterans and terror survivors finally get their day in court and access to the justice they deserve,"" said Michael Fimmano, Chief Legislative Officer of Vietnam Veterans of America.

Background:

The terrorism exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 allows American victims of terrorism to sue state sponsors of terrorism for certain acts, including torture, extrajudicial killing, and aircraft sabotage. Eligible victims can seek monetary compensation from the USVSST Fund.

In Borochov v. Islamic Republic of Iran, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the terrorism exception only applied in cases where death occurs, even if there were severe injuries sustained because of a terrorist attack. This decision was appealed to the Supreme Court, but the Court denied the petition in 2025, leaving countless American veterans and citizens without a legal forum to obtain justice. Congressman Taylor’s Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act would bring victims one step closer to justice by directing a GAO study to be conducted on how these additional victims could be compensated for their injuries.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism United, and Vietnam Veterans of America are supporting organizations of this bill.

The full bill text for the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act is available here.

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https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3007,House Passes Balderson Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Ohioans,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Troy Balderson,B001306,balderson.house.gov,balderson,https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332), led by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT). The legislation passed unanimously and will help protect ratepayers and strengthen grid planning as electricity demand continues to rise.

The United States is experiencing unprecedented growth in electricity demand, driven by expanding manufacturing, electrification, and emerging technologies. At the same time, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment warns that much of North America faces a growing risk of energy shortfalls over the next five years, with PJM, the regional transmission organization serving Ohio, classified as “high risk.”

“To protect Americans from higher electric bills and make sure our grid can keep up with rising demand, we need to plan ahead,” said Balderson. “The bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act gives states and utilities the tools they need to better understand future electricity demand and prepare for it. I applaud my House colleagues for supporting this practical legislation and helping make electricity reliable and affordable for Ohio families.”

The House today also passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), legislation that ensures the companies building large-scale data centers are responsible for the electricity and grid infrastructure costs associated with powering them, rather than shifting those costs onto hardworking Americans.

This bill would require state utility commissions to consider large-load standards for data centers drawing more than 100 megawatts, helping ensure these facilities pay for the costs of the electricity they use. Together with the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, the legislation gives states and utilities better tools to plan for growing electricity demand while protecting families and small businesses from increased costs.

Load Forecasting Enhancement Act Background

The Load Forecasting Enhancement Act would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to convene regional joint boards with state public utility commissions to study and identify best practices for electric load forecasting. The legislation would also require FERC to report its findings and recommendations to Congress and encourage states to consider adopting improved forecasting procedures to support reliable and affordable electric service.

In addition to directing FERC to develop recommendations for improving load forecasting, the legislation would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) to encourage state consideration of those recommendations. The bill would also update the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to promote greater accuracy, oversight, and transparency in utility forecasting practices.

The Load Forecasting Enhancement Act now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Full text of the bill can be found HERE.

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https://davidson.house.gov/2026/9/davidson-recognized-by-national-taxpayers-union-for-combating-waste-fraud-abuse,"Davidson Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for Combating Waste, Fraud, Abuse",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Warren Davidson,D000626,davidson.house.gov,davidson,https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) named Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) Taxpayer Defender of the Month for his work to combat waste, fraud, and abuse and repeal overbearing regulations.

Rep. Davidson introduced amendments to the 2027 budget resolution that would require Congress to significantly reduce the deficit by cutting waste.

The amendments include:

Strengthening eligibility verification for Affordable Care Act subsidies

Phasing out Medicaid provider taxes that allow states to shift costs to federal taxpayers

Increasing state SNAP cost-sharing and strengthening work requirements",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2026/9/davidson-s-bill-to-protect-borrowers-freedom-to-shop-for-loans-passes-committee,Davidson's Bill to Protect Borrowers' Freedom to Shop for Loans Passes Committee,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Warren Davidson,D000626,davidson.house.gov,davidson,https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed Representative Warren Davidson’s (R-OH) American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 (H.R. 7866). This legislation stops states from forcing their own interest rate limits onto loans made by banks and credit unions chartered in other states.

""Borrowers should be free to shop for whatever loan works best for them, regardless of which state the lender is chartered in,” said Davidson. “My American Lending Fairness Act protects that freedom by putting state-chartered banks and credit unions on equal footing with the largest national banks. When more lenders compete for business, borrowers get better rates. I'm proud to see this bill move forward, and I look forward to a full House vote.""

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Watch Davidson’s remarks HERE.

Background:

The Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (DIDMCA) was enacted to deregulate deposit-rate limits, extend the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy reach across depository institutions, and make competition fairer amongst banks and credit unions. Today, two sections of DIDMCA, Section 521 and Section 525, are prevalent in discussion of usury laws.

Section 521: Allows FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks charge the interest rate allowed in their home state, or a specified federal alternative, despite conflicting state usury caps.

Section 525: Allows a state to expressly opt out of Section 521’s interest-rate rules for loans “made in” that state.

The Issue: The legal meaning for the term “made in” is highly disputed. The key question is whether a loan is “made in” a state based on the bank’s location and lending activity, the borrower’s location, or both. This distinction determines whether a state’s DIDMCA opt-out can limit an out-of-state state-chartered bank’s interest rate for loans to that state’s residents.

The Fix: The American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 would eliminate the dispute over where a loan is “made in” by replacing DIDMCA’s Section 525 opt-out framework. Under this bill, a state could cap rates charged by institutions it charters, but it could not use its opt-out to restrict an out-of-state state-chartered bank or credit union lending to that state’s residents.

Why it Matters: A borrower-location rule could enable every opt-out state to impose its own interest rate cap on loans to its residents from state-chartered banks nationwide. This would undercut the federal rate exportation parity DIDMCA gave state banks relative to national banks.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-murray-demand-energy-department-restore-eliminated-safety-rules,"Kaptur, Murray Demand Energy Department Restore Eliminated Safety Rules, Justify Rewrite of Dozens of Critical Safety and Accountability Measures",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright calling out the dozens of changes being made to operating directives at the Department of Energy (DOE), which is jeopardizing the safety of work being done at DOE labs, plants, and sites, reduces transparency and Federal oversight, and risks wasting taxpayer dollars. DOE made these sweeping changes without meaningful engagement with workers, labor unions, and other stakeholders.

Kaptur and Murray are demanding DOE immediately restore three of the cancelled orders and justify the other forty-six changes. Those orders required DOE to track safety incidents and worker injuries across its labs and sites, and let workers formally challenge technical decisions they believed put safety at risk.

“We are deeply concerned that the scope and pace of these simultaneous changes will weaken critical safety protections, reduce independent Federal oversight, impair public visibility into departmental operations, and transfer significant responsibility from Federal officials to contractors without adequate safeguards in place,” write Kaptur and Murray. “In short, we are worried the rollback of these changes could jeopardize the safety of work being conducted across the DOE enterprise and waste taxpayer dollars.”

Kaptur and Murray further detail the importance of independent oversight, quality assurance, nuclear facility safety reporting, and worker training—and call out the Trump administration for claiming to support “performance-based accountability” and strong safety and security standards, while also eliminating reporting requirements and rewriting regulations that do just that.

Kaptur and Murray continue by responding to DOE’s decision to flat out cancel several orders, “Department-wide reporting requirements…provide Congress, regulators, and the public with standardized information necessary to identify trends and evaluate safety performance across the National Laboratories, plants, and sites…Congress also cannot effectively conduct oversight if the Department no longer collects consistent information about what is occurring across the enterprise. A reduction in reporting burden that results in the loss of accessible information about safety incidents or worker injuries is not simply an administrative change—it is a clear reduction in transparency that places safety at risk.”

“Furthermore, eliminating these standardized safety and health databases at the very moment the Department executes the sweeping deregulatory initiatives of Project Velocity creates a dangerous diagnostic blind spot, making it impossible to empirically measure whether these systemic rollbacks are actively causing an increase in accidents, toxic exposures, or operational failures across the complex,” the lawmakers continue.

Kaptur and Murray are also requesting detailed answers on operational and safety risks of “Project Velocity” and the process used to determine the changes being made while emphasizing: “The Department cannot execute such sweeping systemic changes across multibillion-dollar facilities without providing the empirical baselines, safety analyses, and governance frameworks that justify them.”

The full letter is available by clicking here, or reading below:

Dear Secretary Wright:

We write regarding the Department of Energy’s (the Department or DOE) ongoing efforts to modify operating directives for the Department’s National Laboratories, plants, and sites, an effort you have branded “Project Velocity.” On August 13, 2026, DOE announced it updated operating directives, which included revisions to 46 DOE Directives and cancellation of four DOE Directives. We are deeply concerned that the scope and pace of these simultaneous changes will weaken critical safety protections, reduce independent Federal oversight, impair public visibility into departmental operations, and transfer significant responsibility from Federal officials to contractors without adequate safeguards in place. In short, we are worried the rollback of these changes could jeopardize the safety of work being conducted across the DOE enterprise and waste taxpayer dollars.

We are particularly concerned about these changes given the Department’s longstanding challenges overseeing its contractors and managing major projects and programs. At our request, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently examined the Department’s earlier effort to streamline project management at the National Laboratories and nuclear security sites (which is just one of the 50 DOE directives that have been revised or cancelled to date through Project Velocity). GAO found that the Department had not established specific goals or performance measures to evaluate the overall effectiveness of implementing the Secretary’s directed revisions. This is concerning given that GAO also concluded that the proposed streamlining could result in less reliable project cost estimates and late identification of cost and schedule overruns—wasting time and taxpayer resources. Without reliable performance metrics and goals, cost increases and schedule slips as a result of the efforts to streamline may be harder to detect and mitigate.

You are now championing sweeping revisions to Departmental directives with Project Velocity, but GAO’s recent findings are cause for real concern about how these changes will be implemented and evaluated over time. The Department claims the current initiative is a shift from “prescriptive procedural compliance” toward “performance-based accountability” and that modernization will maintain strong safety and security standards. Yet the Department is simultaneously revising or eliminating important requirements governing independent oversight, project management, quality assurance, conduct of operations, nuclear facility safety, worker training and qualification, occurrence reporting, environmental and occupational safety reporting, and the ability of Federal and contractor employees to formally challenge technical safety decisions. The Department must demonstrate—not merely assert—that these changes will preserve effective Federal oversight and safety mechanisms.

We are particularly concerned by the Department’s decision to wholesale cancel several DOE orders including DOE Order 231.1B, Environment, Safety and Health Reporting; DOE Order 232.2A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information; and DOE Order 442.2, Differing Professional Opinions for Technical Issues Involving Environmental, Safety, and Health Technical Concerns.

Department-wide reporting requirements (such as those in Order 231.1B and Order 232.2A) provide Congress, regulators, and the public with standardized information necessary to identify trends and evaluate safety performance across the National Laboratories, plants, and sites. Fragmenting these reporting requirements or replacing them with locally determined processes risks making it significantly more difficult to identify recurring problems, compare performance across sites, and recognize emerging Department-wide safety concerns. Congress also cannot effectively conduct oversight if the Department no longer collects consistent information about what is occurring across the enterprise. A reduction in reporting burden that results in the loss of accessible information about safety incidents or worker injuries is not simply an administrative change—it is a clear reduction in transparency that places safety at risk. Furthermore, eliminating these standardized safety and health databases at the very moment the Department executes the sweeping deregulatory initiatives of Project Velocity creates a dangerous diagnostic blind spot, making it impossible to empirically measure whether these systemic rollbacks are actively causing an increase in accidents, toxic exposures, or operational failures across the complex.

The Department’s cancellation of DOE Order 442.2, Differing Professional Opinions for Technical Issues Involving Environmental, Safety, and Health Technical Concerns similarly guts a critical safety process. The formal Differing Professional Opinion process provided a structured mechanism for such disagreements to receive independent technical consideration outside the ordinary management chain. Eliminating that process raises serious questions about whether workers and safety professionals will continue to have an effective mechanism to challenge decisions they believe could jeopardize worker safety or public safety. Other Departmental dispute-resolution or scientific-integrity processes cannot simply be presumed to provide adequate substitutes for a process specifically designed to address technical environmental, safety, and health disagreements.

Accordingly, we request that the Department immediately reinstate DOE Order 231.1B,

DOE Order 232.2A, and DOE Order 442.2.

We also have significant concerns regarding the 46 DOE Directives the Department has chosen to revise governing high-consequence operations, worker safety, project management, and Federal oversight. The Department cannot execute such sweeping systemic changes across multibillion-dollar facilities without providing the empirical baselines, safety analyses, and governance frameworks that justify them.

To evaluate the cumulative operational and safety risks of Project Velocity, please provide the following information within 30 days of the date of this letter:

A complete list of every requirement modified, eliminated, consolidated, transferred, or otherwise affected by the operational modernization effort, including a redline comparison of each revised directive against its predecessor.

For each eliminated or materially modified requirement, the Department’s justification for the change, including the statutory, regulatory, technical, scientific, or operational basis relied upon.

A complete description of the process used to develop and approve the 46 directive revisions and four cancellations.

An explanation of the role of Department officials and offices, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), the Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS), and the Office of Enterprise Assessments in reviewing and approving the changes, including the criteria used to determine that each revision or cancellation would not adversely affect nuclear safety, worker safety, security, environmental protection, project performance, or Federal oversight.

An explanation of the role of, or consultations undertaken with, National Laboratories, management and operating (M&O) contractors, subject matter experts, worker representatives, labor unions, safety organizations, and other entities, in reviewing and approving the changes, including the criteria used to determine that each revision or cancellation would not adversely affect nuclear safety, worker safety, security, environmental protection, project performance, or Federal oversight.

For DOE Order 231.1B and DOE Order 232.2A, a crosswalk identifying which reporting requirements, thresholds, and other data within these Orders have been incorporated into other directives, and which have been eliminated or delegated to local contractor discretion.

For DOE Order 231.1B and DOE Order 232.2A, an explanation of how the Department will conduct complex-wide trend analysis, benchmarking, and early warning detection across National Laboratories and sites without standardized enterprise databases.

For DOE Order 231.1B and DOE Order 232.2A, the specific contractual and legal mechanisms DOE line management will use to enforce timely incident reporting and data submission in the absence of these orders.

A description of any changes to Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS), Computerized Accident Incident Reporting System (CAIRS), Radiation Exposure Monitoring System (REMS), or other safety and occurrence reporting systems resulting directly or indirectly from Project Velocity, including any changes in reporting thresholds, categories, timeframes, required data elements, public accessibility, or governmental review.

For DOE Order 442.2, an explanation of what process now permits a Federal or contractor employee to formally challenge an environmental, safety, health, engineering, maintenance, or operational technical decision; how that process ensures independence from the management officials whose decision is being challenged; and what protections exist against retaliation.

A detailed crosswalk identifying which provisions of DOE Order 442.2, if any, the Department believes have been preserved elsewhere, including the authority and process for independent technical review and final disposition of differing professional opinions.

For each revised directive affecting nuclear safety, worker safety, quality assurance, conduct of operations, training and qualification, readiness, maintenance, emergency management, or independent oversight, an assessment of the safety functions or controls removed or modified and the basis for the Department’s determination that the revised requirements provide equivalent or greater protection.

A list of all Contractor Requirements Documents or other requirements that have been eliminated, reduced, or replaced as part of Project Velocity, together with an explanation of how the Department plans to verify contractor performance in the absence of those requirements.

A description of every new or expanded authority provided to M&O contractors or National Laboratory directors under the revised directives, including any authority previously exercised by Federal officials, and the circumstances under which DOE may revoke or reassume that authority.

For DOE Order 413.3C, a list of all projects for which critical decision or other project management authority has been, or is expected to be, delegated to M&O contractor personnel, including total project cost, current project status, responsible contractor, and the Federal reviews and approvals that will no longer occur as a result of that delegation.

For DOE Order 414.1F, an explanation of the basis for reducing the deemed-approved period for Quality Assurance Programs from 90 days to 30 days; the number of Quality Assurance Programs that DOE historically has taken more than 30 days to review; and what safeguards will prevent a deficient program from becoming effective solely because DOE failed to complete its review within the required period.

A description of how the Office of Enterprise Assessments, the DNFSB, and other independent Federal oversight organizations will maintain their ability to conduct independent assessments when warranted, including whether any revised directive limits such reviews because a contractor or another Departmental office or program has previously assessed the same activity.

The specific, outcome-oriented goals and performance measures that will be used to evaluate Project Velocity department-wide, including baseline data against which changes in cost, schedule, safety performance, worker injuries, project performance, and other outcomes will be measured.

A description of how the Department will identify unintended consequences of the changes, including deterioration in safety performance or loss of visibility into contractor operations, and the thresholds or criteria that would cause the Department to restore a requirement or otherwise modify a revised directive.

All analyses, risk assessments, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, safety reviews, legal reviews, crosswalks, decision memoranda, and other documents used to support the 46 directive revisions and four cancellations.

We recognize the importance of ensuring that the Department’s requirements are efficient, current, and appropriately tailored to risk. We share those goals. However, efficiency cannot come at the expense of independent oversight, reliable information, technical rigor, and the worker protections necessary to safely operate the Department’s unique facilities and effectively and responsibly steward billions of taxpayer dollars.

The Department’s reliance on contractors makes strong Federal oversight more—not less—important. The Department should proceed cautiously before removing systems developed over decades to ensure that Federal officials, Congress, and the workforce can identify problems before they become accidents, project failures, or significant taxpayer liabilities.

We look forward to your response within 30 days.

Sincerely,",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-secures-wins-northwest-ohio-house-passed-national-water-projects,Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed National Water Projects Bill,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"September 16, 2026

Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act Now Awaits US Senate Action

Washington, DC — Tonight, by a strong bipartisan vote of 415-9 the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), which provides authority for the US Army Corps of Engineers to improve our Nation’s ports and harbors and work with State and local partners to construct flood control, storm risk reduction, and environmental restoration projects.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has championed this bipartisan legislation as Ranking Member of the House Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, which takes the lead in shaping annual legislation funding these Army Corps of Engineers programs and projects.

“I am pleased this bipartisan bill contains several projects I proposed and requested be included. Among these items are additional dollars for the Corps of Engineers to upgrade drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in Toledo and Oregon, expanded authority for the Corps of Engineers to construct in partnership with the Village of Kelleys Island a new sanitary sewer system for Kelleys Island, and permission for the Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of stabilizing and revitalizing the riverbank in downtown Toledo with Federal funds as part of the City’s ‘Grass City Riverwalk’ project,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “These water projects protect life and property, grow our economy, and represent the best of what can be accomplished when the Federal Government works together with local partners to plan, construct, and implement infrastructure solutions to the challenges we face in Lake Erie’s Western Basin, the heart of the our Freshwater Kingdom.”

This bill now moves to the US Senate which is working on its own version of the legislation. A single compromise version reconciling the House-passed and Senate bills will ultimately be needed before the end of the year if it is to become law. Congress has a successful track record of enacting comprehensive water resources legislation every two years for the past decade—since 2014.

Key provisions included as a result of Congresswoman Kaptur’s efforts in H.R. 9497, the version of the legislation passed by the full US House of Representatives today are—

Support for Toledo and Oregon Water Infrastructure (Lucas County). An additional $34.5 Million is authorized for the US Army Corps of Engineers to help the Cities of Toledo and Oregon upgrade water, wastewater, and stormwater systems—bringing the total authorized Federal support for these projects in law to $45 Million. A similar provision is included in the pending Senate version of the legislation (S. 4949) and the City of Toledo formally submitted a proposal for these infrastructure upgrades to the US Army Corps of Engineers last year.

New Wastewater System for Kelleys Island (Erie County). A $16 Million authorization would allow the US Army Corps of Engineers to design and build a new sanitary sewer system and treatment plant in cooperation with the Village of Kelleys Island. This would shift homes and businesses on Kelleys Island away from reliance on septic tanks, reducing risks to Lake Erie’s water quality and public health as seen during the historic rainfall and flooding on the island this past summer. This Federal investment would also support the island’s tourism economy and residential community. The pending US Senate bill does not contain a similar provision.

Study of the Maumee River Waterfront in Downtown Toledo (Glass City Riverwalk). The US Army Corps of Engineers would be authorized to work with Metroparks Toledo to study the feasibility and develop an economic justification of constructing with up to 65% of Federal funding flood protection, riverbank stabilization, environmental improvements, and recreation opportunities along the Maumee River near downtown Toledo from the Anthony Wayne Bridge upriver toward Miami Street. The project is part of an overall initiative led by Metroparks Toledo to bring high-quality public greenspace, trails, and programs to downtown Toledo’s riverfront neighborhoods, and was formally submitted last year by Metroparks Toledo to the Army Corps for consideration. The pending US Senate bill includes a similar provision.

Streamlined and Prioritized Partnerships for Beneficially Reusing Dredged Material from Ohio Harbors. The US Army Corps of Engineers would be given streamlined authority to work with local governments and nonprofit organizations in the State of Ohio to create sites for beneficially reusing material dredged by the Corps from Federally maintained harbors in Ohio, including at the Port of Toledo (Lucas County) and Port of Sandusky (Erie County) which together represent the largest dredging budget in the entire Great Lakes. This provision helps facilitate the process for bringing additional dredge material placement and disposal sites online so the material could be beneficially repurposed for shoreline protection, habitat restoration, and other beneficial uses. Overall, this provision—which Congresswoman Kaptur authored and has been strongly advocating for in recent years—is designed to help resolve longstanding logistical challenges and capacity constraints with containing the large volume of material dredged from harbors in Lake Erie and to keep these harbors navigable and open to commerce. The US Army Corps of Engineers has committed—at Congresswoman Kaptur’s urging—to beneficially use at least 70% of dredged material by 2030. The pending Senate bill contains a related provision encouraging the Army Corps to coordinate with relevant stakeholders in Ohio to address the dredging and dredging placement needs for Toledo Harbor.

Improving Safety and Navigation for the Toussaint River Navigation Channel (Ottawa County). The House bill authorizes the US Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the Toussaint River navigation channel at full Federal cost in the future, lifting a financial burden currently on Carroll Township, which under current Corps policy dating to 1989 is required to finance 28 percent of dredging costs. This harbor has not been dredged since 2004. Congresswoman Kaptur has been pursuing a solution for Carroll Township Trustees, concerned citizens, and local residents that prioritizes safety and that would open up the harbor, as originally authorized in 1989, to support greater economic activity. The pending US Senate bill does not contain a similar provision.

Doubling Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Projects. The House bill raises the Federal funding cap for Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) projects from $10 Million to $20 Million per project. This change would allow two stalled projects to move forward—the Sandusky River seasonal grass carp barrier in Fremont (Sandusky County) to deter grass carp spawning estimated to cost $14.4 Million and habitat restoration for fish production with recreational elements at Towpath Park in Maumee (Lucas County) also estimated at full development to cost approximately $14 Million. The pending US Senate bill does not contain a similar provision.

Additional provisions in the House-passed bill for which Congresswoman Kaptur has partnered with other Members of Congress representing the Great Lakes Region to successfully incorporate include provisions—

Designating $20 Million over the next four years for the Great Lakes Commission to advance water resource projects in the Great Lakes Region.

Directing the US Army Corps of Engineers to complete an overdue report on recreational boating in the Great Lakes; and

Resolving a long‑standing compensation issue to improve recruitment and retention for Federal employees who operate and maintain the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Soo Locks are a critical passageway for ships moving between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes—supporting the transport of nearly all America’s domestic iron ore and other essential raw materials mined in Northern Minnesota and Michigan and shipped to steel mills along Lake Erie. These mills include the Cleveland‑Cliffs facilities in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District and other plants that anchor Northwest Ohio’s defense industrial and advanced manufacturing base. Congresswoman Kaptur has been a leading proponent for the modernization and expansion of the Soo Locks, a project now underway and slated for completion in 2030, which she last visited in the summer of 2025.

“It’s now important for the US Senate to pass this legislation and to include these projects and provisions for Northwest Ohio. I remain committed to working hard for the remainder of this Congress to get this legislation across the finish line and to protect our bipartisan progress in the House. We need that same bipartisan support so these projects, which directly benefit our people and the places we call home, can move forward,” added Congresswoman Kaptur.

# # #",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://rulli.house.gov/2026/09/16/rulli-introduces-bill-to-prevent-foreign-censors-from-infringing-on-first-amendment/,Rulli Introduces Bill to Prevent Foreign Censors from Infringing on First Amendment,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Michael A. Rulli,R000619,rulli.house.gov,rulli,https://rulli.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael A. Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Guaranteeing Rights Against Novel International Tyranny and Extortion Act, known as the GRANITE Act, to stop foreign governments from enforcing censorship judgments against Americans.

“Foreign bureaucrats do not get to decide what Americans can say,” said Rulli. “My bill makes clear that if a foreign government tries to punish an American for speech protected by the First Amendment, that judgment is dead on arrival in our courts. The Constitution protects our right to speak freely. It does not bend to Brussels or London.”

The GRANITE Act would bar domestic courts from recognizing or enforcing any foreign judgment, fine, order, or demand that penalizes, restricts, or compels disclosure related to protected expression, when that judgment would be unenforceable under the First Amendment. The bill also strips foreign governments and officials of sovereign immunity when they attempt to impose these censorship judgments, opening the door for Americans to seek declaratory relief in U.S. district court.

Rulli’s legislation responds to a growing trend of foreign regulators, including under the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s digital regulations, attempting to reach across borders and force American companies and individuals to comply with foreign speech restrictions.

“In the last 18 months, foreign censorship agencies have sent hundreds of demands into the United States, nearly 200 from a single British regulator alone, threatening American citizens with fines and prison time for exercising their constitutional rights online,” said Preston Byrne, managing partner of Byrne & Storm, P.C., who represents U.S. targets of foreign censorship. “The online world is where most constitutionally protected expression now happens. Congressman Rulli’s GRANITE Act guarantees that no foreign censor’s unconstitutional order will ever be enforced by an American court against an American speaker.”

“We built this country on the idea that the government cannot silence its citizens,” said Rulli. “I am not going to sit back while foreign regulators try to do what our own government cannot. This bill draws a hard line. American speech is protected in American courts, full stop.”

The legislation is supported by NetChoice and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

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https://rulli.house.gov/2026/09/16/rulli-introduces-bill-to-strengthen-medicare-payments-for-community-health-centers/,Rulli Introduces Bill to Strengthen Medicare Payments for Community Health Centers,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Michael A. Rulli,R000619,rulli.house.gov,rulli,https://rulli.house.gov/category/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the bipartisan Community Health Center Reforms Enabling Better Access for Seniors and Elders Act, or the CHC REBASE Act, legislation to modernize how Medicare pays Federally Qualified Health Centers and ensure seniors and underserved patients can continue accessing the care they need close to home.

“Community health centers are the backbone of rural healthcare in Ohio’s 6th District,” said Congressman Rulli. “In communities across Eastern Ohio, they are often the only option families and seniors have. The federal government should be making it easier to keep those doors open, not harder. This bill brings the payment system into the real world and establishes telehealth parity for services that our rural communities depend on. It is commonsense legislation that puts patients first.”

“Community Health Centers are an invaluable resource for Medicare patients, providing low-cost and accessible primary care in underserved locations. This bipartisan bill will fill a growing gap in the Medicare reimbursement process to keep these centers both affordable and efficient. I believe every American has a right to quality healthcare, and this bill pushes us closer to that goal,” said Congresswoman Dingell.

“Primary care today often includes telehealth visits, remote patient monitoring, and other technological advancements that did not exist 12 years ago when this policy was last reviewed,” Rep. Thompson said. “This bipartisan legislation establishes Medicare payment parity for Federally Qualified Health Centers, ensuring that beneficiaries in rural areas have access to comprehensive primary care regardless of where they reside.”

“LA-02’s 18 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serve around 250,000 patients.” said Rep. Carter. “As more seniors turn to Federally Qualified Health Centers for primary care, we must ensure that these centers are modernized, accessible, and do not face unnecessary burdens to providing care. This bill would take critical steps to strengthen and update the financial infrastructure of our FQHCs – which has not been updated in years – and provide these critical safety net providers with the support and resources they need to keep their doors open and continue connecting communities and seniors to care.”

Federally Qualified Health Centers are often the first and only point of care for millions of Americans, including seniors, rural residents, and low-income families. Yet the Medicare payment system that reimburses these centers has not kept pace with the real cost of delivering care. The CHC REBASE Act fixes that by outlining a process to update the PPS bundle of services, establishing telehealth parity, and closing gaps in Medicare Advantage coverage for patients at FQHCs.

“Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide comprehensive primary care that improves outcomes and saves taxpayer dollars, serving over 4 million seniors in 2025 alone. Yet Medicare’s reimbursement policy for CHCs has not kept pace with new innovations in care delivery. This makes it difficult for CHCs to serve the patients who rely on them, especially in rural areas where Medicare is an important payor. The CHC REBASE Act would modernize CHCs’ Medicare reimbursement, reduce red tape so seniors can choose Medicare Advantage coverage while keeping their trusted CHC provider, and protect seniors’ access to telehealth by providing payment parity. The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) thanks Representatives Rulli, Dingell, and other bipartisan leaders for championing this important legislation”, said Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, President and CEO of NACHC.

“Our community health center members see every day how outdated Medicare payment policies make it harder for community health centers to meet the needs of a growing population of older adults,” said Amanda Pears Kelly, CEO of Advocates for Community Health. “The CHC REBASE Act addresses the real challenges health centers face by modernizing Medicare reimbursement, protecting telehealth access and improving the Medicare Advantage wraparound payment process. These practical reforms will help our members continue providing seniors, especially those in rural and underserved communities, with the comprehensive, high-quality care they deserve.”

The CHC REBASE Act was introduced with original cosponsors Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Dave Taylor (OH-02), Troy Carter (LA-02), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Greg Landsman (OH-01), GT Thompson (PA-15), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), August Pfluger (TX-11), Jill Tokuda (HI-2) and Lori Trahan (MA-03).",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-175000-grant-for-akron-canton-regional-airport-authority,"Rep. Sykes Announces $175,000 Grant for Akron Canton Regional Airport Authority",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CANTON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority will receive $175,000 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) FY26 Airport Improvement Program.

The grant will fund the acquisition of 35 new vehicle movement area transponders, bringing the airport into conformity with current federal safety standards. Vehicle movement area transponders track ground vehicles operating on runways, taxiways, and other restricted airfield surfaces, giving air traffic controllers real-time visibility into airfield activity and reducing the risk of runway incursions.

The funding comes through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, which provides federal grants to public-use airports for projects related to safety, capacity, and infrastructure. Akron-Canton Regional Airport serves as a key transportation and economic hub for Summit and Stark counties, supporting commercial passenger service, cargo operations, and general aviation.

“This federal investment in Akron-Canton Airport strengthens safety for everyone who works and travels through the airport. I'm proud to have helped secure this funding, and I'll keep working to bring resources home to Ohio's 13th District,” said Congresswoman Sykes. “Every dollar we bring home for projects like this one means a safer, stronger airport for the families and businesses that depend on it.”

“We are grateful to Congresswoman Sykes for her continued commitment to aviation and for helping secure this Airport Improvement Program grant,” said Ren Camacho, President and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport. “This funding will allow CAK to equip our airfield vehicles with Vehicle Movement Area Transponders, adding another important layer of safety by improving visibility and situational awareness across the airfield.”

This announcement follows Congresswoman Sykes' ongoing efforts to secure federal infrastructure funding for Ohio's 13th District, including previous investments in transportation, aviation, and public safety projects across Summit, Stark, and Portage counties.",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-votes-shield-ohioans-rising-data-center-energy-costs,Congressman Taylor Votes to Shield Ohioans from Rising Data Center Energy Costs,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) released the following statement on today’s passage of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill would establish a federal standard for protecting American consumers from surging energy costs resulting from local large-load electricity users like AI data centers.

“Ohio is rapidly emerging as a national hub for digital infrastructure, and Buckeye families should not have to bear rising energy costs resulting from local data center development,” said Congressman Taylor. “Today, I was proud to vote in support of the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure data centers pay their fair share and shield consumers from soaring prices. Winning the AI race against adversaries like China should not come at the expense of Americans’ pocketbooks, and I encourage local, state, and federal officials to continue working collaboratively to enhance transparency in the development process, establish Ohio as a national energy leader, and ensure our state remains an affordable place to live and raise a family for generations to come.”

The bill text of the Ratepayer Protection Act is available here.

###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-votes-yes-on-war-powers-resolution-for-sixth-time-demands-president-trump-end-unauthorized-iran-war,"Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time, Demands President Trump End Unauthorized Iran War",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the sixth time, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.

Seven months after President Trump launched unauthorized military strikes, Rep. Sykes continues to demand an end to the war with Iran that has cost American service members their lives and placed additional financial strain on families already struggling to make ends meet.

“President Trump rushed our country into another endless war without a vote from Congress, without a clear plan to bring it to an end, and without answering to the American people,” said Rep. Sykes. “Eighteen service members have already been killed, and hundreds more have been wounded because of this reckless decision. This war has already cost American taxpayers billions of dollars, and President Trump is asking for billions more to continue a conflict he cannot explain and a strategy he cannot defend. Meanwhile, families in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District and across the country are feeling the strain as costs continue to rise and their budgets get tighter. The American people deserve answers, and Congress must act to end this unauthorized war.”

The resolution passed the House and now goes to the Senate for consideration.",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-house-passage-of-russia-sanctions-increases-pressure-on-putin,Turner: House Passage of Russia Sanctions Increases Pressure on Putin,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Michael R. Turner,T000463,turner.house.gov,turner,https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Turner has made it his longstanding mission to impose meaningful economic pressure on Vladimir Putin and force an end to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Today, that effort reached a major milestone as the U.S. House passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation Turner worked to advance as an original cosponsor. The legislation passed the house 262 to 159, and now moves to the President's desk to be signed into law.

""Today, Congress sent Vladimir Putin a clear message; he cannot outlast Ukraine and the free world. This legislation gives President Trump another powerful tool to target the revenue fueling Russia's war machine, punish those helping Moscow evade sanctions, and increase the pressure on Putin to come to the negotiating table. It also extends critical sanctions against Iran, whose regime has provided significant support for Russia's war against Ukraine,"" Congressman Turner said.

""Lindsey Graham spent his final months building bipartisan support for this legislation because he understood that the path to peace requires raising the cost of continued aggression for Putin and those financing his war against Ukraine,"" Turner continues.

""Passing this legislation honors Lindsey's legacy and strengthens America's hand in the pursuit of a durable peace. I was proud to work for this legislation as an original cosponsor, and I am pleased to see Congress carry his work forward.""

The legislation imposes sanctions targeting Russian officials, financial institutions, oligarchs, energy interests, and vessels used to evade international sanctions. It also authorizes additional tariffs against major purchasers of Russian oil and gas and countries facilitating sanctions evasion, while providing exceptions and waiver authorities established in the legislation.

The bill also strengthens sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector and extends the Iran Sanctions Act, which restricts investment and other activity supporting Iran's energy sector and its ability to finance malign activities. The broader package is intended to reduce revenues available to Moscow and Tehran and increase the economic consequences for governments and entities supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.

The Senate passed the legislation by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 86–11 on August 7. Turner joined Congressman Michael McCaul, Congressman Steny Hoyer, and a bipartisan group of House members as an original cosponsor of the House legislation.",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3005,Balderson Applauds EPA Announcement to Repeal Biden-Era Overreach and Unleash American Energy Dominance,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Troy Balderson,B001306,balderson.house.gov,balderson,https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), released the following statement after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of the “Clean Power Plan 2.0,” a Biden-era regulation aimed at prematurely retiring America’s most reliable power plants.

“The Biden-Harris Administration crafted the Clean Power Plan 2.0 for one reason only: to permanently eliminate coal and natural gas from America’s energy mix,” said Balderson. “Shortsighted, anti-energy policies like this drive up electricity costs for Ohio families and severely weaken our grid’s ability to keep up with growing power demand. I applaud President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for putting common sense first and leading Republicans’ effort to unleash American energy dominance.”

“For over 15 years, the Obama and Biden administrations implemented a war on coal to destroy reliable and affordable energy. The Trump Administration has come in to protect American energy and to make sure you can afford to keep the lights on,” Zeldin said in a statement. “Americans will see a decrease in electricity prices, but this is just the beginning. We are working to go even further so that American energy can be fully unleashed. Realizing the full potential of American energy means more jobs, lower prices, and a more prosperous America.”

The “Clean Power Plan 2.0,” finalized in May 2024, imposed impossible-to-meet emissions requirements on existing coal-fired and newly constructed natural gas-fired power plants. If left in place, this rule would have continued to raise energy costs and jeopardize power producers’ ability to keep the lights on for Ohio families and businesses.

Balderson led the introduction of a bill in January 2025 to nullify this rule and protect American baseload power production.

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https://joyce.house.gov/posts/joyce-holds-hearing-on-the-economy-act,Joyce Holds Hearing on the Economy Act,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David P. Joyce,J000295,joyce.house.gov,joyce,https://joyce.house.gov/press,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led an oversight hearing on the Economy Act. Shirley Jones, Managing Associate General Counsel at the Government Accountability Office, and Dominick Fiorentino, an Analyst in Government Organization and Management at the Congressional Research Service, appeared before the Subcommittee to discuss the origins of the Economy Act and its use since its enactment.

Watch the full hearing here:

“It is important Congress understands how these agreements work and whether the Act can and should be strengthened. We are always encouraged by ways to save the government money and to utilize the federal government’s vast resources to be more efficient,” said Congressman Joyce in his opening remarks. “From an appropriations standpoint, it is important to understand how Economy Act transactions are being used and their impact on current agency operations and funding levels.”

Background:

The “Economy Act” is the common reference to 31 U.S.C. § 1535. The authority originated with the Economy Act of 1932, which established the first government-wide statutory authorization for federal agencies to provide work, services, and materials. Prior to the enactment of the Economy Act, it was difficult for agencies to reimburse one another for services. Often, an agency that performed a service for another federal agency would end up absorbing the cost using its own appropriations. The statute has been amended several times since its enactment. Today, FSGG oversees a significant number of agencies that have relied on the Economy Act for goods and services.

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https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406847,Latta Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Robert E. Latta,L000566,latta.house.gov,latta,https://latta.house.gov/news,scraper,"Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001:

“September 11, 2001, is a day forever etched into the history of our nation. For those of us who lived through that day, the images and emotions remain as vivid as they were 25 years ago. We watched as our country was attacked, innocent lives were taken, and families received news that would change their lives forever. 2,977 of our fellow Americans never had the opportunity to return home that day.

“But September 11 is also a day that reminds us of the extraordinary courage and strength of the American people. First responders ran into the burning buildings to save others. Ordinary Americans aboard Flight 93 made the ultimate sacrifice to stop the terrorists from causing even greater destruction. In the days that followed, Americans came together to support one another and demonstrated a patriotism and unity that will forever be a part of our nation’s story.

“On this 25th anniversary, we remember the lives lost and the families who continue to carry their absence. We honor the first responders, survivors, recovery workers, members of our military, and all those who answered the call in the aftermath of that terrible day. And as another generation grows up without personal memories of September 11, we must continue to tell their stories and teach the lessons of that day. May we always remember the lives we lost, the heroes who emerged, and the strength of a nation that refused to be broken. We will never forget.”",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406848,Latta to Host Military Academy Informational Nights for Students and Families,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Robert E. Latta,L000566,latta.house.gov,latta,https://latta.house.gov/news,scraper,"Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) announced his office will host two informational meetings for students and families from Ohio’s Fifth District regarding the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process.

Elyria Informational Meeting:

September 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Transportation and Community Center

40 East Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035

Findlay Informational Meeting:

September 24, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Owens Community College, Findlay-area Campus

3200 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840

Education Center, Conference Room 111

These meetings serve as opportunities for potential student candidates to be advised of the congressional nomination process and meet with representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London.

Potential candidates may also obtain an application for a military service academy nomination by attending one of the informational meetings or on Congressman Latta’s website at latta.house.gov. Completed applications are due October 9, 2026, with all supporting documents to be turned in by October 23, 2026.

For Questions, Congressman Latta’s office may be contacted at (419) 422-7791.",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-honors-first-responders-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-9/11,Rep. Sykes Honors First Responders on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OH – U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement honoring the 2,977 Americans who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks, and the resilience of the first responders who answered the call to serve on September 11, 2001.

“September 11th forever changed us as a nation. On the 25th anniversary of this horrific attack, I am remembering those we lost, and reaffirming my commitment to our first responders – including firefighters, police officers, and paramedics – who stand as pillars of courage in our communities, embodying America’s enduring spirit,” said Rep. Sykes. “As we come together to remember the 2,977 Americans lost on this day, I am reflecting on the lasting impact their memories have left on our nation.

“Every generation carries forward its own remembrance. Some are old enough to remember exactly where they stood that morning. Others have only known a world shaped by what came after: the wars, the security measures, and the grief that rippled through families.

“Despite the pain of our collective loss on September 11, I am reminded of the unwavering bravery of both first responders and bystanders who ran toward the destruction to save countless lives that day. Their selfless actions remind us of the deep resilience and unity at the heart of our country.

“If September 11th is remembered for what was lost, September 12th is remembered for what was found. Americans woke up the next morning to a changed country, but also to a shared sense of purpose that cut across every line that divides us. Neighbors checked on neighbors. Strangers gave blood, donated supplies, and stood in line for hours to help however they could. I have often said that Ohio’s 13th District is the Birthplace of Champions precisely because of moments like these, when everyday people choose to show up for one another.

“Twenty five years later, our shared promise is the same as it was on September 12, 2001. We do not forget, and we keep building a country worthy of what was given for it. As your representative in Congress, I remain steadfast in my commitment to fostering the American spirit and to always fighting for those who put their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans.”

Rep. Sykes joined the City of Canton for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, to honor the first responders who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001. Participants climbed the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center beginning at 8:46 a.m. to coincide with the time the North Tower was struck.",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://maxmiller.house.gov/posts/rep-miller-introduces-bill-to-rename-va-clinic-in-honor-of-ohio-vietnam-veteran,Rep. Miller Introduces Bill to Rename VA Clinic in Honor of Ohio Korean War Veteran,2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Max L. Miller,M001222,maxmiller.house.gov,maxmiller,https://maxmiller.house.gov/press,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. September 1, 2026 — U.S. Representative Max Miller (R-OH-07) introduced legislation today to name the Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Medina County the “Leland John Codding VA Clinic,” honoring a Korean War veteran and lifelong public servant.

“Leland Codding has dedicated his life to serving our country, our veterans, and the people of Medina County,” said Congressman Max Miller. “From his service during the Korean War to his work establishing the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and his decades of service in public safety, Leland embodies duty, sacrifice, and commitment to community. Naming this clinic in his honor is a fitting tribute to a man who has spent his life honoring those who served.”

Codding served in the U.S. Army’s 89th Airborne Artillery Battalion from 1951 to 1952 during the Korean War. He later became an avid volunteer for the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, working alongside fellow veteran Ralph Waite to secure its establishment in Medina County.

Codding also dedicated decades to public safety, joining the Medina Fire Department in 1959 and becoming the city’s first full-time Fire Chief in 1988. He has been a member of American Legion Post 202 since 1957 and has dedicated more than 5,500 hours to the Honor Guard at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

The legislation would designate the VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic at 6374 Alder Lane in Medina, Ohio, as the “Leland John Codding Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic,” recognizing more than 70 years of service to his country, fellow veterans, and community.

“Growing up, when someone would ask me who was my hero, I would always say My Dad. He was and still is my Hero. I never heard him tell someone that he wouldn’t or couldn’t help, not once. He helped neighbors, friends, strangers, and his hometown people, as well as those in other states. He taught us that we are here to serve others and make a difference and he has certainly done that. He has made an impact in our community, and I am so proud to say that he is my Dad. To have the VA Clinic named after him would be an honor that he would not have expected nor would have ever asked for. He is humble but so deserving of being honored for his contributions throughout his life. “It’s unbelievable. I just want him to be honored for all he has done for others just out of love for his fellow man, not expecting anything in return. He is one of a kind in my eyes.” –Sue Boggs, Daughter of Leland John Codding, Firefighter 7 Veterans Advocate

“Naming the new Veterans outpatient clinic after my dad would be a lasting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to helping others. He belonged to so many public safety and veterans’ organizations that our family probably forgot some of them. I remember two instances where he saved fellow first responders. The first one was in the late 1960’s when there was a horrible 4th of July storm. He was on the Ohio State Patrol Auxiliary riding with a Trooper when they were trying to get people out of a flooded area. The Trooper got caught in the current and my dad was able to help him get out. The second time I was home on leave from the Navy and the Medina Fire Department was battling a major fire at the Plasticote paint factory. One of his fellow fire fighters slipped in the burning paint and my dad dragged him out. One last thing. My first job was at the Medina Theater. When I applied for the job with the owner Mr. Petrigala, I told him my name he asked if Leland was my father. I said yes and I remember to this day he said, ” If you’re half the man your father is your hired.” – Larry Codding, Son of Leland John Codding

“Well to me, his son Steve, he is a man who knows no boundaries. He was born at a time when Country and Community meant everything. I will not list all the things he did or organizations he belonged to but here are a couple of things you might not know about him. He used to dive for golf balls at County golf courses to buy diving equipment so that he and a fellow Firefighter could become certified divers. They did this so they could dive for drowning victims because at that time, the County didn’t have any dive teams. The diving equipment eventually was kept and donated to Medina Fire Department. For years and years, he would hook up the speaker system at Spring Grove cemetery for Memorial Day when he was Co-owner of Medina Radio and TV. Also, Medina Radio and TV sponsored and had phone banks at the shop, Medina Radio and TV, for the Jerry Lewis Telethon. He would give up Holidays to ride shotgun as an Auxiliary Ohio State Patrolman. Growing up in Medina, just about everyone knew my dad or the Codding family. To say I’m proud of my father is an understatement, he is one of a kind! He deserves having the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic named in his honor. Being Past Commander of the American Legion in Medina, being instrumental in getting the National Cemetery in the County, being part of the Honor Guard year after year the list goes on and on. I know if he could, he would still be serving the Veterans and the community.” – Steven L. Codding, Son of Leland John Codding

“Federal facilities in America’s communities have a greater impact when they are named for someone who has had a lasting impact on that community. The naming of the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Medina County after Leland Codding will show that our government can reach out to the communities it serves in a special way.”- David Taylor, Colonel US Army Special Forces, Retired

Behind this site stands the Ralph Waite Elementary School, named in honor of Ralph Waite a WWII veteran and a dear friend of Leland Codding. Together, these two men were instrumental in bringing the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery to Medina County. Leland and Ralph shared a rare ability: when it came to serving veterans in Medina County and across the State of Ohio, no obstacle was too large. Their partnership, their persistence, and their unwavering commitment shaped the veteran landscape we rely on today. It is most fitting that this new VA CBOC be named after Leland Codding, allowing these two extraordinary advocates to stand beside one another in our community once again one memorialized through the school behind this site, and the other through the clinic that will serve generations of veterans to come. Ed Zackery 1SG, U.S. Army (retired) Director, Medina County Veterans Service Office I am in full support of naming the new Medina VA Clinic in honor of Leland Codding. I worked side by side with Fire Chief Codding as I was in command positions at the Medina Police Department to better serve our residents effectively and efficiently by working collaboratively on fire scenes. Leland was also very involved in local American Legion and would march as Color Guard directly behind me in lead car for the annual Memorial Day parade! He was a dedicated and committed public servant very deserving of this honor!” –Dennis Hanwell, Former Medina Chief of Police and City of Medina Mayor, Retired",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z
https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/brown-announces-20-million-dollar-grant-gcrta-platform-renovations-funded,Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTA Platform Renovations Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Shontel M. Brown,B001313,shontelbrown.house.gov,shontelbrown,https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is proud to announce that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) has been awarded a $20 million dollar grant to fund renovations to Green Line light rail platforms. The Department of Transportation has awarded GCRTA with an All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) grant. The ASAP grant program was created and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Brown voted for in 2021. Congresswoman Brown also supported GCRTA’s funding request with an official letter of support in April.

“I’m proud to announce more federal funding is coming to Northeast Ohio thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is a big win for our community: $20 million for our transit system that thousands of Ohioans rely on. I was proud to advocate for this funding because this federal grant will help make GCRTA platforms more accessible, allowing more passengers and their families use the Rapid to get where they need to go. It’s another example of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivering for Northeast Ohio,” said Congresswoman Brown.

“Accessibility is about more than platforms and sidewalks; it represents independence, dignity and ensuring everyone can fully participate in our community. Once this project is complete, every rail station in our system will be ADA accessible, which is a major milestone for our network. For our riders, that translates into improved access to jobs, health care, education and everything Greater Cleveland has to offer. We appreciate the unwavering support of Congresswoman Shontel Brown, as a steadfast supporter of public transportation, through legislative advocacy and measurable action,"" said India L. Birdsong Terry, GCRTA General Manager and CEO.

The DOT’s ASAP program provides federal competitive grants to assist eligible entities in financing capital projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-375-million-investment-programs-support-northwest-ohio,Kaptur Announces $3.75 Million of Investment in Programs to Support Northwest Ohio Fathers,2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that three Northwest Ohio organizations will receive awards totaling $3.75 Million through the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Family Assistance, through its Responsible Fatherhood Program. The Zepf Center, the Ridge Project, Inc., and Pathway, Inc. will each receive $1,250,000 for their programs that encourage fathers in our Northwest Ohio community to take an active role in their children’s lives.

""Our Northwest Ohio community is fortunate to have amazing people and programs that work to build strong families and caring communities,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “Equipping young fathers with the skills and resources they need to be an active presence in their families’ lives will lay a solid foundation for success. The vital work these organizations do cannot be overstated, and this major Federal investment means that thousands of our region’s youngest citizens will grow up with positive role models and the ability to foster healthy lifelong relationships.”

The Zepf Center will use the award for their Fatherhood Connection program, which seeks to empower fathers at every stage of parenthood, from expecting fathers to grandfathers and father figures. They teachparenting classes through the Nurturing Fathers program, and they provide extensive economic and vocational support to fathers. The Ridge Project serves families navigating the justice system, whether a member of the family is incarcerated or on probation. Their award will support its TYRO Fathers program, which equips fathers with life, job, and parenting skills for becoming strongly involved in their families’ lives. Serving the Toledo-area community, Pathway provides numerous services to reduce poverty. They serve families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, and their award will be used to support their Brothers United program.

These new Federal investments build on similar previous awards to communities across our Northwest Ohio region. Just last year, Congresswoman Kaptur secured a combined total of more than $3.7 Million for three responsible fatherhood programs through the US Department of Health and Human Services.

# # #",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2026/9/davidson-introduces-bill-to-block-enforcement-of-foreign-censorship-orders-against-americans,Davidson Introduces Bill to Block Enforcement of Foreign Censorship Orders Against Americans,2026-09-08,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Warren Davidson,D000626,davidson.house.gov,davidson,https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 8th, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Halting Overseas Mandates from Extraterritorially Reaching Onto National Territory (HOMEFRONT) Act of 2026 to establish new protections against the enforcement of foreign censorship orders in the United States.

“Foreign governments have no business policing the speech of American citizens,” said Rep. Davidson. “Foreign regulators are using fines and legal threats to pressure American companies into censoring speech protected by the First Amendment. The HOMEFRONT Act would make sure American courts and agencies cannot be used to enforce those penalties and give Americans subject to them the right to challenge them in federal court. No American should ever have to answer to a foreign censor for exercising rights guaranteed by our Constitution.”

""The HOMEFRONT Act sends a clear message: foreign censorship laws should not be allowed to reach across our borders and punish Americans for exercising their First Amendment rights,"" said Amy Bos, Vice President of Government Affairs at NetChoice. ""The bill rightfully blocks U.S. courts from enforcing foreign censorship judgments against protected speech, shielding Americans from extradition for such conduct, and giving them a private right of action to fight back in federal court. We thank Congressman Davidson for standing up for free expression and protecting the open internet from foreign governments that seek to impose their censorship regimes on Americans.""

The HOMEFRONT Act:

Prohibits any American court from recognizing or enforcing a foreign censorship law that is inconsistent with the First Amendment

Bars government cooperation in enforcing or investigating a foreign censorship law that is inconsistent with the First Amendment

Bars extradition from the US for violating a foreign censorship law that is inconsistent with the First Amendment

Provides a private right of action for a US person targeted by a foreign censorship law to sue a foreign government or regulator in a US court

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Background:

Foreign governments, such as the UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) have sought to enforce judgments entered pursuant to UK censorship laws against American companies for speech hosted on American soil, which have included fines and imprisonment. The UK’s Online Safety Act, which entered into force last year, purports to give Ofcom jurisdiction over essentially any online service in the world, whether based in the UK or not.

In an April 6, 2026, response to a Freedom of Information request, Ofcom confirmed that it had issued 197 Section 100 information notices to businesses with U.S. addresses. While a couple of companies fought back, almost all of the targets quietly complied with Ofcom’s orders. Unfortunately, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act broadly grants foreign governments immunity from suit for this behavior.

The House Judiciary Committee has thoroughly documented other instances of European and Brazilian efforts to coerce American companies into complying with foreign censorship laws. The HOMEFRONT Act would prevent American courts and government agencies from enforcing foreign censorship orders against speech protected by the First Amendment.

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https://joyce.house.gov/posts/congressman-joyce-releases-statement-as-work-resumes-on-brandon-road-project,Congressman Joyce Releases Statement as Work Resumes on Brandon Road Project,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David P. Joyce,J000295,joyce.house.gov,joyce,https://joyce.house.gov/press,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after the stop-work order for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project was lifted. The Brandon Road project is a $1.15 billion federal-local partnership intended to stop the continued spread of invasive carp up the Mississippi River Basin toward the Great Lakes. The project has received support from President Trump, who signed a presidential memorandum in 2025 directing federal agencies to expedite support and infrastructure for the project.

“The Great Lakes are one of our region’s greatest assets, and we have a responsibility to protect them. That means taking the threat of invasive carp seriously and making sure the Brandon Road Interbasin Project moves forward. The Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs and I sent letters to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Army Corps urging them to lift the stop-work order, while I also spoke directly with OMB Director Russell Vought about the project. I appreciate the Director’s attention to this issue and his willingness to work with us. I will continue working with my colleagues and the Administration to find a path forward that protects the Great Lakes and the communities that rely on them.”

“Addressing the threat of invasive carp is about more than one project. It is about preserving a resource that defines our region and supports millions of people. We have an opportunity to get this right, and we should seize it.”

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https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/brown-calls-ge-healthcare-engage-good-faith-negotiations-workers-aurora,Brown Calls on GE HealthCare to Engage in Good-Faith Negotiations with Workers at Aurora Facility,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Shontel M. Brown,B001313,shontelbrown.house.gov,shontelbrown,https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has written to GE HealthCare urging them to negotiate in good faith with workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1363 at the facility in Aurora, Ohio.

In her letter to Peter J. Arduini, President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Healthcare, Brown cited “prolonged delays and a lack of meaningful progress at the bargaining table.” Brown called on the company to “meet its obligations under federal labor law, engage in regular and meaningful good-faith negotiations, and work toward a fair first contract in a timely manner.”

In June, the House passed the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation cosponsored by Brown, to ensure that when workers vote to form a union, employers are not allowed to drag out negotiations on first contracts.

The text of the letter is copied below:

Peter J. Arduini

President and Chief Executive Officer

GE HealthCare

500 W. Monroe Street

Chicago, IL 60661

Dear Mr. Arduini:

I write regarding the ongoing negotiations between GE HealthCare and approximately 130 employees at your Aurora, Ohio facility represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1363. These employees voted in January 2025 to join IAM and have been working to secure their first collective bargaining agreement ever since.

The work performed at the Aurora facility is critical to GE HealthCare’s mission and to Northeast Ohio’s advanced manufacturing economy. Your employees in Aurora manufacture coils used in MRI machines that help physicians diagnose and treat patients around the world.

I have heard from constituents who have described prolonged delays and a lack of meaningful progress at the bargaining table. According to those constituents, negotiations have continued for more than 18 months, while GE HealthCare has declined to meet on a regular bargaining schedule and did not provide comprehensive economic proposals until July 2026. Those proposals reportedly included wages below some employees’ current rates of pay, reductions in paid time off, and increased health care costs for employees and their families.

I also understand that IAM has filed two unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board (Cases 08-CA-374224 and 08-CA-385852) concerning GE HealthCare’s conduct during negotiations, including allegations that the company has refused to meet regularly and withheld annual merit raises in 2026.

I recognize that these allegations remain before the NLRB and that the Board is responsible for determining their merits. Nevertheless, the National Labor Relations Act protects employees’ rights to organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their choosing and requires employers and unions to bargain in good faith. I urge GE HealthCare to respect both the letter and spirit of these protections and refrain from any conduct that could interfere with employees’ exercise of their federally protected rights.

I urge GE HealthCare to meet its obligations under federal labor law, engage in regular and meaningful good-faith negotiations, and work toward a fair first contract in a timely manner. I recognize that the terms of any agreement must be determined through the collective bargaining process and do not seek to dictate its outcome. However, after more than 18 months of negotiations, these employees deserve a consistent, constructive, and good-faith bargaining process.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your response and to a resolution that supports GE HealthCare’s employees, the company, and the patients and communities that depend on their work.

Sincerely,",1,2026-09-05T08:49:07Z,2026-09-05T08:50:44Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-figures-introduce-revoke-act-crack-down-chameleon-carriers,"Congressman Taylor, Figures Introduce REVOKE Act to Crack Down on Chameleon Carriers",2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act, which will strengthen Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) authority to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting USDOT registration systems to illegally operate on American roads.

“For too long, chameleon carriers have exploited gaps in federal enforcement to evade accountability and jeopardize countless American lives,” said Congressman Taylor. “Every commercial vehicle on our nation’s highways should be operated by a driver who is following the rules, not a bad actor hiding behind inactive or illegitimate USDOT numbers. The REVOKE Act will give the Department of Transportation the tools it needs to shut down this dangerous practice, keep unqualified and unsafe operators off American roads, and prevent needless tragedies caused by reckless and unqualified CDL drivers.”

“Every day, families share the road with commercial trucks, and they deserve to know that the carriers behind the wheel are held to certain safety standards,” said Congressman Figures. “Chameleon carriers have dodged accountability by simply rotating their USDOT number and popping back up under a new name. I’m proud to introduce this commonsense bill with Congressman Taylor to combat this issue and improve road safety for families in Alabama and across the country.”

“Chameleon carriers evade federal oversight by cycling through new registrations, putting everyone at risk. The trucking industry is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards on America’s highways, which is why we appreciate FMCSA’s ongoing efforts to identify and remove bad actors who attempt to circumvent the rules,” said American Trucking Associations SVP of Legislative Affairs Alex Rosen. “The REVOKE Act would enhance FMCSA’s enforcement actions by cracking down on carriers seeking to operate under inactive USDOT numbers. ATA applauds Reps. Taylor and Figures for introducing this legislation to strengthen the integrity of our nation’s motor carrier safety framework.”

Specifically, this bill:

Affirms that a carrier’s USDOT number must be active in order for them to legally operate on American roadways;

Clarifies that the Secretary of Transportation will only issue an active USDOT number to an individual or employer once determining that all requirements for registration are met;

Grants the Secretary of Transportation authority to immediately inactivate the USDOT number of an individual or employer if they do not have valid registration, or if they fail to make any required periodic updates to the Secretary.

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is a supporting organization of this bill.

Congressman Taylor and Congressman Figures serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and are founding Co-Chairs of the Congressional Trucking Caucus.

The full bill text for the REVOKE Act is available here.

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https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3003,"Balderson, Husted, Moreno Back Disaster Declaration for Ohio Following Serious Storms",2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Troy Balderson,B001306,balderson.house.gov,balderson,https://balderson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), along with Senators Jon Husted (R-OH) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), sent a letter today to President Donald Trump urging the swift approval of Governor Mike DeWine’s request for a major disaster declaration for Ohio following devastating storms and flooding that moved through state on August 10-23, 2026.

The letter backs the request made on September 2, 2026, by Governor Mike DeWine for a major disaster declaration covering Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Darke, Fairfield, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Licking, Logan, Madison, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Preble, Richland, Shelby, and Washington Counties.

Federal assistance is necessary to supplement the efforts and resources available to the state, local governments and disaster relief organizations.

“We write in strong support of Governor Mike DeWine’s request for a major disaster declaration, which was submitted to FEMA Region V on September 2, 2026,” the lawmakers write. “Between August 10, 2026, and August 23, 2026, severe and extreme weather, including a derecho, tornadoes, and catastrophic flooding, spread across much of Ohio. These storms tragically resulted in two deaths, numerous injuries, left 300,000 Ohioans without power, and destroyed hundreds of homes, properties, and businesses belonging to our constituents.”

“We thank you for your administration’s rapid assistance and coordination to support the State of Ohio and Ohioans impacted by these devastating storms. We respectfully urge you to quickly approve the Governor’s request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Ohio to help our constituents begin the process of rebuilding,” the lawmakers concluded.

The letter requests a major disaster declaration for Ohio and activation of the following programs:

Individual Assistance Grant Program, including the Crisis Counseling Program, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, and Disaster Case Management and Disaster Legal Services

FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program for direct federal assistance

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide

SBA Physical Damage Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans programs

This comes after the lawmakers sent a joint letter in August to FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler requesting they begin conducting damage assessments in Ohio as soon as possible due to the repetitive and ongoing storm impacts.

Full text of the bill can be found HERE.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2026/9/davidson-congratulates-hamilton-west-side-on-little-league-world-series-run,Davidson Congratulates Hamilton West Side on Little League World Series Run,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,Warren Davidson,D000626,davidson.house.gov,davidson,https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, September 3, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Hamilton West Side Little League for its outstanding run at the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

To watch Rep. Davidson’s speech, click HERE, or read his remarks as prepared for delivery below:

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize Hamilton West Side Little League for an outstanding run at the Little League World Series.

West Side arrived in Williamsport representing the Great Lakes Region and lost a close opening game to Nevada, putting them in the elimination bracket. They responded by winning five straight games and earning a place in the U.S. Championship Game, ultimately finishing among the final four teams in the tournament.

That performance adds to a proud Little League tradition in Hamilton and gives the community something else to rally around at a time when the city is building serious momentum. Neighborhoods are being revitalized, downtown is filling back up with new businesses, and local employers are investing and creating new opportunities for families.

Hamilton West Side gave people across Ohio another reason to take notice of what is happening in Hamilton.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families on a remarkable run.

Thank you, I yield back.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-blumenthal-tillis-fitzpatrick-urge-state-department-distribute,"Kaptur, Blumenthal, Tillis, & Fitzpatrick Urge State Department To Distribute Funding To Organizations Assisting Kidnapped Ukrainian Children",2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and US Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) wrote Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to move quickly in awarding $25 Million the State Department has made available to “support the identification, return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia and Russian-occupied territories.”

Although the funding was announced in March, it has not yet been distributed. An estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred to Russia or areas in Ukraine occupied by Russia.

“While we understand the need for rigorous review, thousands of kidnapped Ukrainian children remain separated from their families, and every delay extends the pain and suffering they and their families have already endured,” the members wrote.

The full text of the bipartisan, bicameral letter is available by clicking here, or reading below:

Dear Secretary Rubio,

We write regarding the Department of State’s commitment of $25 Million to support the identification, return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia and Russian-occupied territories. We welcome the Department’s efforts and urge you to move expeditiously to award these funds.

The Department announced available funding opportunities in March 2026. Since then, we have heard directly from organizations working to locate and return Ukrainian children about the continued delay in awarding these funds and the impact it is having on their critical work.

While we understand the need for rigorous review, thousands of kidnapped Ukrainian children remain separated from their families, and every delay extends the pain and suffering they and their families have already endured.

We therefore respectfully urge the Department to promptly complete its review and award the full $25 Million already committed to this important work. Please also provide an update on the anticipated timeline for announcing these awards. Know that Congress stands ready to assist your efforts should you require additional authorities to complete this task.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and your continued commitment to helping bring Ukraine’s stolen children home.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-resumption-brandon-road-project,Kaptur Statement on Resumption of Brandon Road Project,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement on the status of the work by the US Army Corps of Engineers to construct the invasive carp barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois.

""I’m pleased work at Brandon Road can start again. This is great news for the Great Lakes, and I thank the Governors who joined me to press the President this week to get it done. With more than a month of critical construction time lost, the Administration still owes Congress and the public an explanation why the stop work order was issued,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Congress authorized this barrier, paid for it, and watched two states put up their own money and their own land to see it built. A project that protects the drinking water, fisheries, and the livelihoods of 30 Million people should never be treated as a bargaining chip. The Army Corps of Engineers should move with great haste to make up the lost ground. I will be watching every step of the way until this project to protect the Great Lakes fisheries is finished.”

Kaptur’s statement follows a month-long delay on the project in which the Trump Administration ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to halt work, giving no reasoning to Congress or to the public. The project, which was authorized and planned in 2024, is designed to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes and devastating the region’s $11 Billion fishing and recreation industry.

Congresswoman Kaptur has long been a leading and staunch advocate for the entire Great Lakes region, fighting to protect the vitality of the Lakes and the people, animals, and plants that call them home. On July 31, 2026, Congresswoman Kaptur, along with her fellow co-chairs on the Bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force, sent a letter urging the Trump administration to lift stop-work orders on the project. Congresswoman Kaptur also raised the importance of timely, uninterrupted construction of the Brandon Road Project with the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers at an Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Annual Budget Hearing for the Army Corps on April 16, 2026. And she has been following through with communications to Army Corps leadership each time a pause or delay arises as a result of the current Administration’s decision-making needlessly putting the Great Lakes at greater risk of invasive carp penetration.

# # #",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/ag-vice-ranking-member-brown-ranking-member-craig-press-chairman-thompson,"Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown, Ranking Member Craig Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight",2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Shontel M. Brown,B001313,shontelbrown.house.gov,shontelbrown,https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and urged Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson to fulfill Congress’ oversight responsibilities on behalf of America’s farm families. This follows a January 2026 letter, which provided a list of potential oversight hearing topics for the chairman.

The lawmakers write: “Unfortunately, since we sent [the January] letter, things have only gotten worse. The administration launched its seemingly never-ending and illegal war with Iran, which the former agricultural leaders correctly point out is contributing to the challenges farmers are facing with high input prices. […]

“With only 15 legislative days until Congress adjourns for October, the Committee should be using its few legislative days left to conduct oversight examining in depth (1) the current farm crisis and (2) what policy changes or improvements are needed to correct this continued downward spiral the American agricultural economy appears to stuck in.”

Read the letter here.

President Trump’s inflationary tariffs and illegal wars in the Middle East have cost farmers tens of billions of dollars and increased the price of food and gas for everyday Americans. House Republicans have done nothing to speak up against the president’s backward priorities which are costing hardworking Americans and putting farmers out of business.

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https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-usda-secretary-brooke-rollins-release-joint-op-ed,"Congressman Taylor, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Release Joint Op-Ed on Protecting America’s Farmland and Food Security",2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins published a joint op-ed this morning in the Cincinnati Enquirer emphasizing that the United States must not sacrifice food security in the pursuit of energy production. With 83 percent of present-day utility-scale solar installations located on farmland, Taylor and Rollins argue that protecting prime farmland from taxpayer-subsidized solar development is critical to safeguarding America’s food supply and strengthening national security.

Read the full op ed here or excerpts below:

“Under the Biden administration, billions of dollars in federal subsidies and ""green"" energy tax credits pushed large-scale solar developments onto farmland, often with panels imported from China. As a result, solar construction has more than doubled since 2020. Farmers were put in the impossible position of competing against Washington-backed, foreign-supported energy companies.”

…

“We shouldn’t be subsidizing solar projects on prime farmland, that land is too valuable for producing the food and fuel our nation depends on.”

…

“Last summer, USDA announced that it will no longer fund solar panels on productive farmland and will ban the use of panels manufactured by foreign adversaries in USDA-supported projects. This is a needed course correction and a win for our rural communities, a win for our farmers, and a win for America.”

…

“Farmers are the backbone of America. They show up in every season, in every kind of weather, to do work that cannot be outsourced, automated, or delayed. We owe it to them, and to future generations, to protect the land they depend on.”

Background

Congressman Taylor introduced the Protecting American Farmland Act on May 8, 2025, which would prohibit U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds from being used for solar panels on prime farmland. This bill passed through the House of Representatives on April 30, 2026, as part of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill.

Secretary Rollins and Congressman Taylor discussed the importance of protecting prime farmland from taxpayer-subsidized solar development on June 11, 2025, in a House Agriculture Committee hearing. Secretary Rollins expressed the Trump Administration’s full support of this effort.

Congressman Taylor is a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, where he serves on Subcommittees for General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit, as well as Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development.

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https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-opens-nominations-for-oh-01-veteran-of-the-year-award,Landsman Opens Nominations for 2026 OH-01 Veteran of the Year Award,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) announced the opening of nominations for the 1st Congressional District’s Veteran of the Year award, an opportunity to recognize a veteran from Southwestern Ohio who has made an outstanding impact on our community.

Landsman has prioritized making sure veterans in Southwest Ohio are supported. As a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in the 118th Congress, he has introduced legislation and worked to advocate for policies that help veterans.

Landsman is inviting Ohio’s 1st Congressional District to nominate a veteran they believe deserves to be honored for their service and contributions to our community.

Eligible veterans must be constituents of Ohio’s 1st Congressional District. Applications for the 2026 Veteran of the Year Award are open from September 1st through September 30th.

Two veterans will be chosen – one from Hamilton County and one from Warren County. The winners will be announced in November

To nominate a veteran, please click the link below.",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://joyce.house.gov/posts/joyce-supports-fy-27-continuing-resolution-set-to-become-law,Joyce Supports FY 27 Continuing Resolution Set to Become Law,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David P. Joyce,J000295,joyce.house.gov,joyce,https://joyce.house.gov/press,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, a short-term funding measure that will keep the federal government open and operating through December 11, 2026. This legislation, which passed both the House and the Senate, now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

“The continuing resolution passed by the House today is a necessary step to keep the government open past the end of the fiscal year on September 30 and give Congress additional time to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. We have made significant progress on full-year funding bills, and we must continue that work while ensuring there is no lapse in appropriations.”

“The House Appropriations Committee has delivered on its responsibility by advancing all twelve appropriations bills out of committee. Now, it is up to both chambers to build on that work. Congress has a responsibility to keep the government open and provide certainty for our communities, our service members, and the federal workforce, while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. I am committed to working with my colleagues to move this process forward and pass full-year spending bills that meet the needs of the American people.”

###",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-keep-ai-from-making-health-care-decisions,Landsman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Keep AI from Making Health Care Decisions,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-08), and Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from making health care decisions that should be made by qualified health care professionals.

Health care systems are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate claims and determine if certain health care for patients is “medical necessity. This has led to denials of claims – impacting mental health coverage, cancer treatment, hospital stays, and more.

In response, Representatives Landsman, Carter, Schrier, and Barrett introduced the bipartisan Doctors Not AI Act – legislation to ensure medical decisions are made by a health professional, not AI.

The Doctor’s Not AI Act would:

1. Ensure AI is only used in a Supporting Role

Prevents AI from making or issuing harmful determinations involving medical judgment.

Allows insurers to use AI technology to assist with processing claims.

Requires that denials based on medical necessity be made by a licensed health care professional with appropriate expertise.

2. Protect Independent Clinical Judgment

Requires health professionals to independently review each patient’s individual medical circumstances.

3. Increase Transparency

Requires disclosure when AI is used in the review process and must be included in the administrative record.

Gives patients the right to know if AI has played a role in their insurance denial.

4. Protects Access to Mental Health Care

Helps prevent AI from unfairly denying or limiting mental health and substance use disorder care.

Congressman Landsman:

“When a computer system is making decisions about health care, people will get hurt. We have to make sure health care professionals remain the decision makers.If not, folks will be left with massive bills, their health getting worse, or even life-threatening consequences.”

Congressman Carter:

“Every patient’s medical needs are unique and decisions about their care require the judgment of a qualified health care professional, not an algorithm. While AI can help make the claims process more efficient, it should never have the final say in denying someone access to medically necessary care. I am proud to co-lead the Doctors Not AI Act to put patients first, preserve independent clinical judgment, and bring greater transparency and accountability to insurers’ use of AI.”

Congressman Schrier, M.D.:

“It is critical that doctors, not automated systems or AI-powered models, are in charge of critical healthcare decisions for their patients. We are now seeing insurers implement automated systems that can make dangerous decisions about a patient’s health, coverage, and treatment plans. Medical decisions should be made by health professionals, and we need oversight and transparency now to keep Americans safe and healthy.”

Congressman Barrett:

“Artificial intelligence should never replace the judgment of a doctor. When it comes to someone’s health and well-being, the outcome is too important to leave it up to an algorithm. This bill makes sure doctors — not AI — remain responsible for determining what care patients need while bringing greater transparency to the use of these technologies in health insurance.”

Craig Obey, Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs at Inseparable

“Insurance coverage decisions that affect someone’s mental healthcare, cancer treatment, or hospital stay should never be dictated by an algorithm. AI should be used responsibly and only as a supplementary tool, not substitute for the informed judgment of trained clinicians about the care patients need. The DNAI Act will ensure that patients are protected through a more transparent, fair, and honest system.”

Read the bill text HERE.

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https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-38-million-grant-for-ywca-cantons-early-head-start-program,Rep. Sykes Announces $3.8 Million Grant for YWCA Canton’s Early Head Start Program,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CANTON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the YWCA Canton has received a $3,825,915 federal grant to support its Early Head Start programming and provide year-round child care and family support services for infants and toddlers across Stark County.

“Every family deserves access to quality child care and the resources they need to give their children a strong start,” said Rep. Sykes. “This federal investment will help YWCA Canton continue providing critical early learning and family support services to children and families across Stark County. I’m proud to support programs that give children the opportunity to thrive while helping parents and caregivers build a stronger future for their families.”

“YWCA Canton is grateful for the continued support of its board of directors, childcare partners, staff, and community partners who help make these services possible.” said Janelle M. Lee, CEO of YWCA Canton.

YWCA Canton provides year-round child care and family support services through its Early Learning Center and in partnership with Small Steps Big Dreams, JRC Learning Center, Artful Family, OakPark Childcare, and Stuckey Learning Center. Together, these providers serve infants and toddlers throughout Stark County, including children in foster care and families experiencing homelessness, living below the poverty line, or raising children with developmental needs. From September 2025 through August 2026, the program served 413 children and provided more than 47,000 meals and snacks.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-sykes-votes-to-extend-government-funding-delay-implementation-of-harmful-omb-rule-impacting-federal-grants-for-local-entities,"Reps. Sykes Votes to Extend Government Funding, Delay Implementation of Harmful OMB Rule Impacting Federal Grants for Local Entities",2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. This bill extends government funding through December 11, 2026.

The Senate-amended version of this bill closed a loophole that allowed the Trump administration to continue providing additional funding to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without additional transparency or accountability measures. Rep. Sykes voted against the Republican-led House of Representatives version of this bill in July because it lacked important safeguards against additional funding for CBP and ICE without accountability measures.

Additionally, this amended continuing resolution delays the implementation of a harmful proposed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that would allow the Trump administration to discriminate against federal grant awardees based on their political affiliations or beliefs. This proposed rule is delayed until December 11, 2026 with the passage of this legislation.

“With the amendments made by the Senate, I voted to support this temporary government funding bill that extends federal funding through December 11, 2026,” said Rep. Sykes. “The amended legislation blocks additional funding for ICE and CBP without the implementation of safeguards or accountability measures. It also delays the implementation of an egregious proposed rule that would allow the Trump administration to discriminate against federal grantees based on politics and reward their supporters at the expense of American cities and nonprofits. Federal funding should not be allocated based on political beliefs; Congress must block the implementation of this proposed rule that violates American’s first amendment rights before the December 11 deadline.”

This bill has passed both the House and the Senate. It now goes to President Trump to be signed into law.

Previously, Rep. Sykes joined three letters opposing the proposed OMB rule that would give the Trump administration unprecedented authority over federal grants nationwide. Federal grants support communities throughout Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, helping fund research, local initiatives, and programs that serve residents across the region. Rep. Sykes will continue working to protect a grantmaking process where decisions are based on merit and the value a project brings to communities, not political considerations.

The Democratic Women’s Caucus letter can be found here.

The House Oversight Committee Democrats’ letter can be found here.

The House Democrats’ letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the proposed rule can be found here.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/sites-with-sykes-rep-sykes-visits-local-charitable-pharmacy-and-healthcare-services-mckinley-presidential-library-and-local-businesses,"Sites with Sykes: Rep. Sykes Visits Local Charitable Pharmacy and Healthcare Services, McKinley Presidential Library, and Local Businesses",2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted Sites with Sykes, an annual segment that takes place during the August district work period. During this time, Rep. Sykes visits local businesses and organizations to see firsthand their daily operations and the impact of their work on Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This week’s Sites with Sykes included visits to Beacon Charitable Pharmacy, “A Legacy Revived” tour at McKinley Presidential Library, Coleman Health Services, and Rubber City Radio Group.

“I traveled the district, meeting with constituents at a local charitable pharmacy and a healthcare services company that employs veterans and people with disabilities, visited the ‘A Legacy Revived’ exhibit at the McKinley Presidential Library, and toured a local radio station,” said Rep. Sykes. “During each of my visits, I enjoyed hearing directly from constituents who live and work in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District about the issues that matter to them most: access to affordable healthcare, safe working conditions, and economic opportunity.”

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes with Dr. Latrice Snodgrass, Administrative Director of Beacon Charitable Pharmacy.

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes with Dr. Tameka Ellington inside the “A Legacy Revived” exhibit.

""I have had the great honor of building the Stark County Black History Museum from its inception just one and a half years ago. Today, I am proud to share that the museum’s collection has grown to include more than 150 objects and more than 500 photographs and archival materials, many of which are currently on display in A Legacy Revived: Exploring Stark County’s Rich Black History,” said Tameaka Ellington, Curator of Black History. “The debut exhibition will remain on display through November 27, 2026.""

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes with Coleman Health Services leadership.

“As part of SourceAmerica’s network of AbilityOne federal contractors, Coleman Health Services offers employees with disabilities well-paying jobs, career growth, and a chance to contribute to the local economy,” said Richard Belden, SourceAmerica president and CEO. “By touring these AbilityOne contract operations, Congresswoman Sykes has demonstrated her support for employment opportunities for constituents with disabilities in her district.”

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes with local radio executives and hosts from Rubber City Radio Group.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-taylor-holds-transportation-roundtable-us-chamber-and,ICYMI: Congressman Taylor Holds Transportation Roundtable with U.S. Chamber and Clermont Chamber,2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CINCINNATI, OH – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) recently held a transportation roundtable with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Clermont Chamber of Commerce as part of the U.S. Chamber’s nationwide series to discuss the importance of investing in local transportation and infrastructure systems. This roundtable brought together local and national Chamber leaders and business representatives for a conversation about the ongoing Surface Transportation Reauthorization in Congress, the infrastructure needs facing Ohio, and how leaders could collaborate to ensure safe and reliable roads for Ohio families and businesses.

“Rural Appalachian families and businesses have had to make do with outdated infrastructure for too long. Investing in our local roads, bridges, and transportation systems means families can safely take their kids to school, and growing businesses can count on reliable routes to transport their goods,” said Congressman Taylor. “Thank you to the U.S. Chamber and Clermont Chamber for bringing local leaders together to discuss how we can keep our Appalachian communities moving forward. I especially want to thank Commissioner David Painter and County Engineer Jeremy Evans, who took the time to participate and lend their expertise. In Congress, I will continue fighting to bring federal dollars back home and ensure Ohio has the infrastructure it needs to grow and thrive.”

“Today’s roundtable made clear that passing a surface transportation bill is essential to keeping our economy moving and ensuring businesses have the infrastructure they need to compete and grow,” said Kevin Courtois, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber’s Great Lakes Region. “From small businesses to manufacturers and logistics providers, employers depend on safe and reliable roads, bridges, and transportation networks to get workers to their jobs and products to customers. We appreciate Congressman Dave Taylor, the Clermont Chamber, and Total Quality Logistics for convening local business leaders to hear directly about these challenges and discuss solutions. We urge Congress to move forward with a surface transportation bill that delivers certainty, strengthens our infrastructure, and supports economic growth.”

“Strong, reliable infrastructure is essential to Clermont County’s continued growth and to the success of the businesses that call our community home,” said Joy Lytle, President and CEO of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce. “Hosting this conversation at Total Quality Logistics, one of Clermont County’s largest employers and a company whose business depends every day on an efficient transportation network, underscores just how important these investments are to our local and national economy. We appreciate Congressman David Taylor and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for bringing business leaders together to discuss how we can continue investing in the roads, bridges and transportation systems that keep Clermont County competitive and our economy moving forward.”

Congressman Taylor is a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he serves on the Highways and Transit Subcommittee. Congressman Taylor is additionally a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Trucking Caucus and the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus.

###",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-dingell-lead-colleagues-letter-urging-president-recognize,"Kaptur, Dingell, Lead Colleagues In Letter Urging President to Recognize Importance of the US-Canada Relationship",2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH – Today, Democratic Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) led 86 of their House colleagues in urging President Trump to change his Administration’s diplomatic approach with Canada and recognize the importance of the US-Canada relationship. The effort follows further fraying in the two country’s relations amid President Trump’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada. In a letter to President Trump, the lawmakers specifically highlighted the risk to the American economy should the President continue to use demeaning rhetoric and implement damaging policies against Canada.

“Your Administration’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada is putting this relationship at serious risk. Recent tariffs, continued threats of additional trade restrictions, and increasingly adversarial rhetoric are creating uncertainty for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides of the border. American exports to Canada declined in 2025, while Canadian exports to the United States also fell substantially following the implementation of US tariffs. Additionally, Canadian businesses are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chains and markets, which should concern your Administration,” the lawmakers wrote.

The lawmakers went on to describe the shared economic interests between the US and Canada and the risks a worsening relationship would have on the American people, especially for those across America's Heartland and in the Great Lakes region.

“Our economic relationship is too important to put at risk. Our manufacturers, farmers, producers, small businesses, and consumers depend upon Canada, as Canadian businesses and workers depend upon access to the United States. Materials, parts, and components routinely cross the border as part of shared North American supply chains. Disrupting these relationships increases costs for American businesses and consumers, undermines our competitiveness, and puts good-paying American jobs at risk. For example, the North American automotive industry relies on a highly integrated supply chain in which parts and materials can cross the US-Canada border multiple times before a vehicle reaches a customer. Similar integration exists across energy, agriculture, steel, aluminum, critical minerals, and manufacturing,” the lawmakers continued.

A full copy of the letter can be found by clicking here, or reading below:

Dear Mr. President:

This letter is to urge your Administration to change its diplomatic approach with our closest ally, Canada, and recognize the importance of the United States-Canada relationship.

Canada is not an adversary. Canada is a close friend, neighbor, ally, and economic partner whose security and prosperity is deeply intertwined with the United States. As you know, our countries share the longest international border in the world, generations of family and cultural ties, and deeply integrated economies and supply chains. We have stood together through war and peace and decades of cooperation. Our relationship is one of the world’s most enduring partnerships, built by generations of Americans and Canadians who work together, raise families, conduct business, travel, and share communities and culture.

Your Administration’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada is putting this relationship at serious risk. Recent tariffs, continued threats of additional trade restrictions, and increasingly adversarial rhetoric are creating uncertainty for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides of the border. American exports to Canada declined in 2025, while Canadian exports to the United States also fell substantially following the implementation of US tariffs Additionally, Canadian businesses are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chains and markets, which should concern your Administration.

Our economic relationship is too important to put at risk. Our manufacturers, farmers, producers, small businesses, and consumers depend upon Canada, as Canadian businesses and workers depend upon access to the United States. Materials, parts, and components routinely cross the border as part of shared North American supply chains. Disrupting these relationships increases costs for American businesses and consumers, undermines our competitiveness, and puts good-paying American jobs at risk. For example, the North American automotive industry relies on a highly integrated supply chain in which parts and materials can cross the US-Canada border multiple times before a vehicle reaches a customer. Similar integration exists across energy, agriculture, steel, aluminum, critical minerals, and manufacturing.

To strengthen production and supply chains across North America, we must work with our American and Canadian partners. If our shared goal is to reduce dependence on China and other bad actors, treating Canada increasingly like an adversary is both counterproductive and dangerous. We should instead deepen economic cooperation with allies like Canada to increase domestic production and ensure critical goods and resources come from trusted partners.

We support fair and reciprocal trade and addressing legitimate trade barriers that disadvantage American workers and businesses. However, disagreements between close allies should be resolved through good-faith negotiations and established trade mechanisms, not through erratic trade policy, threats, and public disputes. Canada has already taken steps toward retaliation, demonstrating the real risk that continued escalation will harm American workers, businesses, farmers, and consumers and weaken the broader North American economy.

Our relationship with Canada also extends far beyond trade. We share vital defense and national security interests, energy resources, the Great Lakes, environmental responsibilities, agricultural markets, tourism, and millions of personal and economic ties across our border. We work together every day to protect North America, respond to emergencies, manage shared resources, and keep our communities safe. At a time of serious global economic and security challenges, we should be strengthening this partnership and the ties that make both countries safer, more prosperous, and more competitive.

We urge your Administration to treat Canada as the close ally, friend, neighbor, and economic partner that it is, and to resolve our differences through diplomacy while preserving and strengthening the relationship generations of Americans and Canadians have built. Just as a strong and prosperous United States is in Canada’s interest, a strong and prosperous Canada is also in America’s interest.

Thank you.",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-honors-dayton-history-carillon-bald-eagles-with-congressional-record-recognition,"Turner Honors Dayton History, Carillon Bald Eagles with Congressional Record Recognition",2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Republican,House,OH,Michael R. Turner,T000463,turner.house.gov,turner,https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Dayton History’s President and CEO Brady Kress at Carillon Historical Park to recognize the birth of two bald eaglets, America and Independence, and presented Dayton History with a Congressional Record commemorating the occasion.

America and Independence were born two days apart on March 31 and April 2 and were named in honor of the Nation’s 250th birthday. Their births continue a remarkable legacy at Carillon Historical Park, where the resident bald eagles have produced 20 eaglets over the past nine years.

“America and Independence are fitting symbols as our country celebrates 250 years of freedom,” said Congressman Turner. “The story of the bald eagle is one of resilience, recovery, and renewal — qualities that have also defined our Nation throughout its history. It is especially meaningful to see these two young eagles take flight right here in Dayton, a community whose history has always been tied to innovation and flight.”

“When these two bald eagles were born in a tall sycamore above the Wright Brothers National Museum and the 1905 Wright Flyer III — the world’s first practical airplane — it marked an extraordinary moment for Carillon Historical Park and the Dayton community,” said Brady Kress, President & CEO of Dayton History. “Here were two symbols of American flight, separated by more than a century of history, making Carillon Park their home. In this 250th anniversary of our great nation, we’re honored that Congressman Turner recognized the event in the Congressional Record.”

On July 27, Turner entered a statement into the Congressional Record titled “Young Bald Eagles Symbolize American Freedom and Resilience,” recognizing the birth of the eaglets and the historic recovery of the bald eagle population in the United States.

During the ceremony at the Carillon eagle nest site, Turner presented the Congressional Record recognition to Dayton History’s President and CEO Brady Kress in honor of the organization’s stewardship of Carillon Historical Park and this unique chapter in Dayton’s history.

The underlying Congressional Record notes that bald eagles have recovered from roughly 400 breeding pairs in 1960 to more than 71,000 active nests nationwide, including 964 in Ohio.",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-honors-dayton-history-carillon-bald-eagles-with-congressional-record-recognitio,"Turner Honors Dayton History, Carillon Bald Eagles with Congressional Record Recognition",2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Republican,House,OH,Michael R. Turner,T000463,turner.house.gov,turner,https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Dayton History’s President and CEO Brady Kress at Carillon Historical Park to recognize the birth of two bald eaglets, America and Independence, and presented Dayton History with a Congressional Record commemorating the occasion.

America and Independence were born two days apart on March 31 and April 2 and were named in honor of the Nation’s 250th birthday. Their births continue a remarkable legacy at Carillon Historical Park, where the resident bald eagles have produced 20 eaglets over the past nine years.

“America and Independence are fitting symbols as our country celebrates 250 years of freedom,” said Congressman Turner. “The story of the bald eagle is one of resilience, recovery, and renewal — qualities that have also defined our Nation throughout its history. It is especially meaningful to see these two young eagles take flight right here in Dayton, a community whose history has always been tied to innovation and flight.”

“When these two bald eagles were born in a tall sycamore above the Wright Brothers National Museum and the 1905 Wright Flyer III — the world’s first practical airplane — it marked an extraordinary moment for Carillon Historical Park and the Dayton community,” said Brady Kress, President & CEO of Dayton History. “Here were two symbols of American flight, separated by more than a century of history, making Carillon Park their home. In this 250th anniversary of our great nation, we’re honored that Congressman Turner recognized the event in the Congressional Record.”

On July 27, Turner entered a statement into the Congressional Record titled “Young Bald Eagles Symbolize American Freedom and Resilience,” recognizing the birth of the eaglets and the historic recovery of the bald eagle population in the United States.

During the ceremony at the Carillon eagle nest site, Turner presented the Congressional Record recognition to Dayton History’s President and CEO Brady Kress in honor of the organization’s stewardship of Carillon Historical Park and this unique chapter in Dayton’s history.

The underlying Congressional Record notes that bald eagles have recovered from roughly 400 breeding pairs in 1960 to more than 71,000 active nests nationwide, including 964 in Ohio.",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z
https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406835,"Latta, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan BEDROCK Act to Reshore American Manufacturing",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Republican,House,OH,Robert E. Latta,L000566,latta.house.gov,latta,https://latta.house.gov/news,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the bipartisan Biomanufacturing Excellence, Domestic Resilience, Output, and Competitive Know-how Act, or the BEDROCK Act. This legislation would help turn products invented in America into products made in America—supporting American manufacturing jobs, strengthening American supply chains, and reducing American dependence on Communist China.

Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District is home to over 1,000 manufacturers and more than 86,000 manufacturing jobs. From small family-owned shops to major production facilities, manufacturing offers Ohioans the opportunity to work, support their families, and build the products that the rest of the world needs. The BEDROCK Act would help bring that manufacturing tradition to the next generation of American industry.

Biomanufacturing uses biology to make products at industrial scale, such as new materials and medicines. American companies lead the world in discovering these new products, but all too often, the factories, suppliers, and jobs required to produce them at scale move overseas. Communist China has repeatedly made biomanufacturing a national priority; they now dominate the world’s fermentation capacity.

“Northern Ohio knows that manufacturing is the lifeblood of our economy,” Latta said. “For far too long, America has pioneered new inventions, only for Communist China to build the facilities—stealing the jobs that come with them. The BEDROCK Act would help reshore that work. This bipartisan legislation would create new opportunities for Ohio workers, strengthen the biomanufacturing supply chain, and make it easier for American manufacturers to produce at home.”

“America's manufacturing might has been hollowed out for decades,” Dingell said. “This bipartisan bill will strengthen and create good-paying jobs, as well as reduce our reliance on China. I am proud to support this effort to invest in America's workers and ensure we do not cede our competitive edge to our adversaries.”

The BEDROCK Act would:

Designate a senior Department of Commerce official to lead efforts to strengthen U.S. biomanufacturing competitiveness;

Assess critical supply-chain inputs, domestic production capacity, commercialization barriers, and reliance on China and other foreign adversaries;

Develop a prioritized action plan and consolidate existing federal resources to address the most significant risks and barriers; and

Map federal commercialization processes, establish FDA and EPA points of contact, and publish industry-led practices to help companies scale production.

“For too long, biomanufacturing's importance to both national security and industrial policy has been overlooked,” said Sam Dorn, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, the New American Industrial Alliance (NAIA). “By developing a critical biomanufacturing action plan, streamlining government coordination, and mapping key supply chains, the BEDROCK Act would begin to address that dangerous oversight. Rep. Latta and Rep. Dingell are to be commended for their leadership in this important effort.”

“This legislation gives biomanufacturing the clear federal leadership, honest risk assessment, and streamlined pathways it has long needed,” said Brooke Coleman, Executive Director, the American Alliance for Biomanufacturing. “It's a critical piece of the broader push to accelerate commercial deployment here at home and ensure America—not our competitors—leads the world in biomanufacturing. Federal agencies must treat this as the strategic priority it is, and the Department of Commerce must be at the forefront of this effort.”

“A strong domestic biomanufacturing base helps ensure that innovative medicines can be developed and produced reliably in the United States while creating high-value jobs and economic opportunity,” said Dr. Kelvin H. Lee, Institute Director, the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals. “The BEDROCK Act supports these goals by strengthening the capabilities and supply chains that underpin modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing.”

“ITIF supports the BEDROCK Act as a practical step toward strengthening U.S. biomanufacturing competitiveness and reducing reliance on China,” said Stephen Ezell, Executive Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. “As China rapidly expands its state-backed biomanufacturing capacity, the United States needs a clearer picture of its supply-chain vulnerabilities and a more coordinated federal pathway for companies to commercialize. By directing Commerce to assess critical supply-chain dependencies, identify reliance on foreign adversaries, and streamline the federal commercialization process, the BEDROCK Act would help address these gaps and strengthen America’s biomanufacturing ecosystem.”

“LanzaTech’s gas fermentation platform is headquartered in the United States and has been successfully commercialized around the world, proving that U.S.-developed technology can compete, scale, and lead in international markets,” said Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, Chief Executive Officer, LanzaTech. “That global leadership would be reinforced by a stronger domestic biomanufacturing base. Expanding deployment here at home would strengthen U.S. economic and national security, support domestic manufacturing of critical products such as sustainable aviation fuel and other strategic supply chain materials, and create high-quality American jobs across engineering, construction, operations, and advanced manufacturing. By providing a single federal point of coordination, a clear pathway to commercialization, and greater visibility into supply chain dependencies, the BEDROCK Act would help accelerate biomanufacturing investment in the United States while ensuring that American innovation continues to set the pace globally.”",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/brown-wyden-call-gao-investigation-after-dot-fails-protect-airline-passenger,"Brown, Wyden Call for GAO Investigation After DOT Fails to Protect Airline Passenger Data",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Shontel M. Brown,B001313,shontelbrown.house.gov,shontelbrown,https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) are urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) ongoing failure to protect passenger privacy using its authority to regulate the practices of commercial airlines and ticket agents. Brown serves as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation.

A copy of the full letter sent to the GAO is available here.

For over four decades, the DOT has held exclusive jurisdiction over safeguarding passenger data; nonetheless, a Congressional Research Service evaluation reveals the agency has failed to execute a single privacy enforcement measure, despite severe breaches impacting hundreds of millions of commuters. This prolonged inaction exposes confidential travel information to corporate data mining, federal monitoring, and security risks from hostile foreign nations.

“DOT’s abdication of its role as a privacy regulator has left the sensitive personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans exposed to corporate exploitation, warrantless government surveillance, and warrantless seizure of money and other property,” the lawmakers wrote in letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice W. Brown. “In addition to harming the public, DOT’s regulatory inaction also potentially threatens national security. Travel data held by airlines and travel agencies may be of interest to foreign adversaries, who could exploit such information to track U.S. military, diplomatic, and other U.S. government personnel.”

Historically, DOT has taken a reactive approach to airline privacy, relying on consumer complaints instead of proactively auditing airlines’ privacy practices. In March 2024 Senator Wyden partnered with the DOT to launch a first-ever industry-wide review into the privacy practices of the nation’s 10 largest airlines. More than two years later, DOT has not publicly released its findings or announced any enforcement actions.

The need for stronger DOT oversight is clear. For years, a data broker collectively owned by major U.S. airlines, the Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) provided federal agencies access to roughly 722 million passenger travel records without warrants or judicial oversight. ARC shut down the program in November 2025, but DHS has since sought a replacement passenger-surveillance system.

Brown and Wyden asked the GAO to launch a comprehensive investigation into the DOT’s systemic failure to fulfill its consumer privacy enforcement responsibilities, by answering the following questions:

Status of the 2024 Airline Privacy Review: Provide a full accounting of the status, findings, and disposition of the industry-wide review launched on March 21, 2024.

Audit of Agency Personnel and Technical Expertise: Identify the exact number of full-time personnel within the OACP currently dedicated exclusively to privacy enforcement, including the number of technologists.

Audit of Interagency Coordination on DEA Informants: Review the interagency coordination between DOT and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over airline employees selling passenger data to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), including any delays and actions taken to hold airlines accountable.

Agency Response to Widespread Public Scandals: Evaluate whether DOT independently investigated ARC’s sale of passenger records or took action only after congressional and media pressure led to the program’s closure in November 2025.

Structural Nature of the Complaint-Driven Model: Examine why DOT relies on a complaint-driven model instead of routine privacy audits.

Assessment of Insider Threat Mitigation and Data Governance: Evaluate whether the DOT has established guidelines regarding airlines’ protection of Passenger Name Record (PNR) databases against insider threats.

International Data Commitments: Explain how DOT’s domestic privacy enforcement since July 2023 aligns with its commitments to the European Commission under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF).

The lawmakers asked GAO to respond with legislative recommendations to strengthen DOT’s enforcement authority and better protect travelers’ privacy rights.

“If the DOT continues to neglect its domestic regulatory obligations, it risks undermining the integrity of this entire agreement, potentially collapsing transatlantic data flows and destroying vital economic benefits for U.S. companies,” the law makers concluded.

###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-presents-1000000-ceremonial-check-for-cuyahoga-falls-water-treatment-plant-improvement-project,"Rep. Sykes Presents $1,000,000 Ceremonial Check for Cuyahoga Falls Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CUYAHOGA FALLS , OHIO — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) presented a ceremonial check of $1,092,000 to the City of Cuyahoga Falls for the Cuyahoga Falls Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project.

“I’m glad to deliver this funding for Cuyahoga Falls to ensure residents have access to affordable, clean drinking water,” said Rep. Sykes. “Clean water is an essential resource for everyone in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, and I will continue to fight for investments that will provide safe drinking water in our communities.”

""Providing safe, reliable drinking water is one of the most important services we provide to our residents. This significant federal investment will allow us to make critical improvements to our century-old water treatment plant and ensure it continues serving Cuyahoga Falls for generations to come. We are grateful to Congresswoman Sykes for recognizing the importance of this project and supporting the future of our community,"" said Mayor Walters.

This project would support the City of Cuyahoga Falls to replace its treatment facility, which has exceeded its useful life. The project will replace the aging water softener and pump buildings, laboratory, ion exchange softeners, and high-service pumps.

The improvements will modernize the city’s water treatment infrastructure and provide a more consistent, reliable drinking water system for the communities of Cuyahoga Falls, Silver Lake, and Munroe Falls.

The $1,092,000 for the Cuyahoga Falls for Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project is one of 15 Community Project Funding awards totaling more than $12 million that Rep. Sykes secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The other projects included in this funding can be foundhere.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-presents-a-450000-ceremonial-checks-for-guise-park-lodge-renovation,"Rep. Sykes Presents a $450,000 Ceremonial Checks for Guise Park Lodge Renovation",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"MUNROE FALLS, OHIO — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) presented a $450,000 ceremonial check to the City of Munroe Falls for upgrades at the Guise Park Lodge.

“This funding is about making sure everyone, regardless of age or ability, can experience the beauty of Guise Park. These improvements will strengthen local tourism, support our community, and create a more inclusive outdoor space for residents and visitors alike,” said Rep. Sykes. “I will continue to work to secure federal funding to support projects like this that directly benefit residents of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.”

“I would like to express my appreciation for the grant provided by Emilia Sykes’ Office for funding extended renovations to the Guise Park Lodge,” said Mayor Mavrides. “Thank you for seeing the potential in the project and all of the benefits it will bring to the residents of the City of Munroe Falls.”

This federally funded project would support renovations to Guise Park Lodge and its surrounding grounds. Built in 1957, the lodge is in need of a new roof and accessibility improvements, including ADA-compliant restrooms, an accessible kitchen area, additional accessible walkways, and an ADA-accessible parking space. The project will also include a small accessible outdoor patio and pavilion for visitors. The renovations will provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week access to ADA-compliant restrooms, while revitalizing the lodge and improving accessibility for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.

The $450,000 for the Guise Park Lodge Renovation Project is one of 15 Community Project Funding awards totaling more than $12 million that Rep. Sykes secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The other projects included in this funding can be foundhere.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-reece-call-on-dewine-to-rein-in-energy-costs-in-southwest-ohio,"Landsman, Reece Call on DeWine to Rein in Energy Costs in Southwest Ohio",2026-08-26,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) called on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to act after failing to respond for 60 days to Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece’s concerns over Duke Energy’s continued rate increases.

In June, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine regarding continued rate increases from Duke Energy and the financial strain it’s putting on Southwest Ohio families.

Reece’s letter requested three action items, and after 60 days without a response, Landsman followed up asking Governor DeWine to consider Reece’s request reading, in part:

“Commissioner Reece calls on your administration to take immediate action by establishing a moratorium on additional utility rate increases and urges your Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) appointees to prevent rate increases. In addition, she asks for an additional $1 million to Hamilton County to assist residents with their utility costs. I’d like to express my support for taking these actions…

“There is a time for rate increases, but this is arguably the worst possible time for such an increase.”

Congressman Landsman:

“Local folks need help. At a time when families are already paying more for gas, groceries, healthcare – they shouldn’t have to worry about another big bill. We have to act now before it gets worse.”

Commissioner Reece:

“On June 18, 2026, I wrote Governor DeWine on behalf of the residents of Hamilton County to call for a moratorium on any additional electric rate increases as so many working families are struggling economically. Over 38,000 residents in Southwest Ohio have had their electric disconnected due to increased costs. This is an urgent matter and warrants immediate attention. Affordability is the number one issue.”

Read Landsman’s full letter HERE.

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https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-166-new-affordable-homes-in-downtown-columbus,BEATTY CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF 166 NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS,2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Joyce Beatty,B001281,beatty.house.gov,beatty,https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"COLUMBUS, OH — This week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Columbus State Community College, Woda Cooper Companies, local leaders, and community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Opportunity Pointe, a $51 million development that will bring 166 new affordable homes to the Columbus State campus in Downtown Columbus. Additionally, Congresswoman Beatty convened community partners and local leaders for a roundtable conversation on the monumental housing wins included in the recent 21st Century Road to Housing Act and the future of housing reform.

The new development comes as Central Ohio faces an estimated shortage of more than 53,000 affordable housing units and families continue to grapple with housing costs that are rising faster than incomes.

“As Central Ohio grows, affordable housing must be part of that growth,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “Opportunity Pointe is exactly the kind of investment we need. These 166 affordable homes, plus additional units dedicated to Columbus State students, will connect more people to education, jobs, transportation, and opportunity. This project also shows what is possible when federal investment and strong public-private partnerships come together. I’m proud to have fought for the HOME program, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to help communities build more affordable housing and turn projects like Opportunity Pointe from plans into reality.”

Prior to the groundbreaking, Congresswoman Beatty partnered with the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) to convene a roundtable conversation with the following community partners and local leaders. Together, they discussed how the landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act will increase access to affordable housing across the country and identified key areas for future reform building off of the recent legislative win.

Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)

President David Harrison of Columbus State Community College,

Jeffrey Woda, Founder and CEO of Woda Cooper Company,

Amy Rosenthal, Vice President of National Church Residences, and

Carlie Boos, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (AHACO)

This conversation also highlighted the ongoing housing challenges Ohioans face as costs continue to rise and America’s affordable housing supply dwindles — specifically spotlighting the unique challenges of homelessness, affordable campus housing for college students, and the importance of permanent supportive housing.

“Columbus is growing, and we must make sure that growth creates opportunities for everyone. Opportunity Pointe is an important investment in that vision, bringing much-needed affordable housing to our Downtown while giving families, workers and students the opportunity to live close to jobs, education, transportation and other community amenities,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City of Columbus. “Through strong public-private partnerships like this one, we can continue building a city where everyone participates in and benefits from Columbus’ success.”

“Monday’s roundtable discussion reinforced just how critical it is for communities, policymakers, government officials, the private sector, and other stakeholders to work together to address the growing need for affordable housing. We know that housing affordability affects families, workers, students, seniors, and the economic health of our communities,” said Jeffrey J. Woda, Founder & CEO, Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. “That is why we are especially proud to break ground on Opportunity Pointe here in downtown Columbus. This is what can happen when we come together around a shared vision to make quality, affordable housing more accessible to the people who need it most.”

“Housing costs are increasing faster than incomes. Columbus, and communities throughout Ohio, are seeing the effects of the affordable housing shortage every day, from families struggling to pay rent to shelters operating beyond capacity,” said Amy Riegel, Executive Director, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. “We’re grateful to Congresswoman Beatty and all of her bipartisan colleagues for passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Now we need to fully implement this legislation to fulfill its potential for expanding access to affordable homes.”

“Opportunity Pointe will meet an urgent need for affordable housing, both for our students and for the broader Central Ohio community,” said President David T. Harrison. “This is a great example of how public-private partnerships can make a difference in people’s lives. Columbus State is proud to partner on this innovative solution to a regional challenge. Along with the YMCA and the recently announced ALDI, we are helping our students with housing, childcare, and food insecurity. These have been longstanding barriers to success for many of our students.”

“OHFA is proud to be a financial partner in Opportunity Pointe through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program,” said Bill Beagle, Executive Director of OHFA. “This housing development is a result of the shared vision of the city, Columbus State, and Woda Cooper to increase access to affordable, quality housing in Columbus.”

FEDERAL INVESTMENTS HELPING BUILD MORE HOUSING

Opportunity Pointe is supported in significant part by federal housing investments championed by Beatty in Congress, including funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).

Beatty leads the annual congressional appropriations request for the HOME program and has fought to protect and strengthen LIHTC, two critical federal tools that help leverage public and private investment to build and preserve affordable housing.

The groundbreaking also follows enactment of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a major housing reform package that includes six bills championed by Beatty.

The legislation provides communities with additional tools to expand housing supply, unlock investment, strengthen housing counseling and financial literacy, support community financial institutions, and make it easier to move affordable housing projects from planning to construction.

Opportunity Pointe represents a public-private partnership among Columbus State Community Partners, Woda Cooper Companies, the City of Columbus, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corporation, and other community and financial partners.",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-over-58-million-secured-northwest-ohio-health-programs,Kaptur Announces Over $5.8 Million Secured for Northwest Ohio Health Programs and Medical Research,2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that several Northwest Ohio nonprofits, researchers, small businesses and localities will receive awards through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With a total of $5,837,308 in Federal investment, these awards represent significant support for the growth and advancement of public health in Ohio’s 9th District.

“I am grateful to be able to partner with so many organizations and institutions across Northwest Ohio to advance medical research and increase the quality and access to health care for people of all ages and backgrounds,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Our local health centers, programs, and medical research initiatives strengthen our communities and are living proof of the life-saving power of community action and scientific innovation. These major Federal investments today mean a brighter, stronger future for all the tomorrows to come.”

The awards include:

$340,486 for Erie County’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment program

$60,000 for Sylvania Community Action Team’s substance abuse education

$216,770 for the University of Toledo’s research on antifungal drug development under Dr. Ronald Viola

$375,000 for Erie County Department of Health to conduct community-based substance use prevention services

$1,096,097 for Anatomy Operating LLC’s research on detecting and labeling skin cancer cells in a standardized manner

$573,750 for the University of Toledo’s research on JAK2, a hormone that regulates breast cancer, under Dr. Maria Diakonova

$1,473,759 for the University of Toledo’s Area Health Education Centers Point of Service maintenance and enhancement

$63,896 for the University of Toledo to recruit and train industrial hygienist students, professionals that evaluate workplace health hazards

$380,870 for the University of Toledo’s research on speeding up useful chemical reactions to create more eco-friendly plastic ingredients under Dr. Michael Young

$560,925 for the University of Toledo’s research on nerve functionality and axon regeneration after nerve or spinal related injuries under Dr. Guofa Liu

$587,758 for the University of Toledo’s research on therapeutic strategies for Protocadherin-19-Clustering Epilepsy, a disease that is characterized by early onset seizures, autism, and cognitive impairment. It is conducted by Dr. Wei Niu.

$107,997 for the University of Toledo’s research on virus-induced heart disease during fetal development conducted by Dr. Zachary Hilt

Congresswoman Kaptur has also been instrumental in delivering federal support to University of Toledo research efforts. UToledo was recently recognized with as an R1, top-tier university for Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

# # #",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-presents-12-million-ceremonial-check-for-fairlawn-rosemont-preserve-restoration-project,Rep. Sykes Presents $1.2 Million Ceremonial Check for Fairlawn Rosemont Preserve Restoration Project,2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"FAIRLAWN, OHIO — On Monday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) presented a $1.2 million ceremonial check to Fairlawn for its Rosemont Preserve Restoration Project.

“Investing in projects that protect our communities and our natural resources is an investment in Northeast Ohio’s future. The Rosemont Preserve Restoration Project will improve water quality, reduce flooding, restore critical wildlife habitat, and make our communities more resilient for generations to come,” said Rep. Sykes. “I was proud to secure this federal funding because projects like this improve the quality of life throughout Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. I’m grateful to the City of Fairlawn for their commitment to preserving this important natural resource and ensuring our communities are better prepared for the future.”

“The level of effort Congresswoman Sykes put forth in securing a Community Project Funding Grant is truly remarkable. The CPF for the Rosemont Preserve will help this passive park with trails, wayfinding and various other infrastructure needed to make it “World class.” Thank you, Congresswoman Sykes, for all your hard work and the $1.2 million grant. The Fairlawn community appreciates all you do on our behalf,” said Fairlawn Mayor Russell Sharnsky.

This project will restore more than 9,000 linear feet of Schocalog Run’s stream channel, rehabilitate 30 acres of flood-controlling wetlands, and remove one low-head dam and one 10-foot-high dam to restore fish passage. According to the Ohio EPA’s Biological and Water Quality Study of the Tuscarawas River and select tributaries, Schocalog Run’s ecological community has ranged from poor to fair, with habitat quality identified as poor. These improvements will help address long-standing environmental concerns by reducing flooding and erosion, improving biodiversity, and enhancing overall water quality.

These changes will mitigate flooding and diminish downstream erosion in Copley, Norton, and Barberton. The project is set to deliver around 4 million gallons of flood storage capacity, reducing the significant loss of property and damage to water quality that typically occurs during flooding. This project will also restore 12% of the entire Schocalog Run from a ditch to a two-stage stream, creating a warm water habitat that promotes biodiversity.

The $1.2 million for the Fairlawn Rosemont Preserve Restoration Project is one of 15 Community Funding Projects totaling more than $12 million Rep. Sykes secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget. The other projects included in this funding can be found here.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-presents-250000-ceremonial-check-for-clinton-road-rehabilitation-project,"Rep. Sykes Presents $250,000 Ceremonial Check for Clinton Road Rehabilitation Project",2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CLINTON, OHIO — On Friday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) presented a $250,000 ceremonial check to the Village of Clinton for the Clinton Road Rehabilitation Project.

“Clinton Road is a lifeline for this community, and I was proud to fight for the funding needed to fix it,” said Rep. Sykes. “This project will protect nine local businesses and more than 60 jobs at the Warwick Industrial Park, improve safety for drivers, and strengthen the only connection between the Village of Clinton, the City of New Franklin, and the highway system. I'm grateful to Mayor McDaniel and the Village of Clinton for their partnership on this important project.”

“On behalf of the Village of Clinton, we would like to thank the office of Emilia Sykes and the United States Congress for their support of our village in an effort to help us maintain a road that is in bad need of repair and also carries heavy truck traffic on,” said Mayor McDaniel of Clinton.

This project will fully reconstruct and resurface Clinton Road from Cleveland Massillon Road east for approximately 2,600 linear feet, including base repair and standard pavement build up. Travel lanes will be widened from nine to twelve feet to improve safety, and the project will also address stormwater drainage to keep rainwater off the pavement. Clinton Road is the only connection for the Village of Clinton and the City of New Franklin to the highway system at State Route 21, and it serves as the sole access route for nine businesses and more than 60 jobs at the Warwick Industrial Park.

The project was originally submitted for Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding but was not included in that year's Continuing Resolution. It was resubmitted in Fiscal Year 2026, and Rep. Sykes secured $250,000 for the project, one of 15 Community Project Funding awards totaling more than $12 million she secured for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The other projects included in this funding can be foundhere.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-presents-850000-ceremonial-check-for-cleveland-avenue-nw-streetscape-joins-ribbon-cutting-for-e-tuscarawas-streetscape-project,"Rep. Sykes Presents $850,000 Ceremonial Check for Cleveland Avenue NW Streetscape, Joins Ribbon Cutting for E. Tuscarawas Streetscape Project",2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CANTON, OHIO — On Friday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) presented an $850,000 ceremonial check to the City of Canton for the Cleveland Avenue NW Streetscape project and joined city officials for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the E. Tuscarawas Streetscape project.

“Every Ohioan deserves to walk, bike, and drive safely in their own neighborhood,” said Rep. Sykes. “The Cleveland Avenue NW Streetscape project will make this busy corridor safer for pedestrians and families, and I'm thrilled to see the finished E. Tuscarawas Streetscape project already improving connectivity for the Canton community. I was proud to secure federal funding for both of these projects, and I thank Mayor Sherer and the City of Canton for their partnership in getting this work done.”

""Congresswoman Sykes’ support in improving the infrastructure in our community is immeasurable. Her continued advocacy has helped bring critical federal resources to Canton, allowing us to invest in projects that strengthen our neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for our residents,"" said Mayor Sheerer.

The Cleveland Avenue NW Streetscape project received $850,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding to improve the corridor between 12th and 15th Streets, an area that supports a retail district, residential neighborhoods, schools, medical facilities, and part of the route for the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade. The project will reduce the number of vehicle travel lanes to slow traffic, reconstruct sidewalks, add a five-foot safety buffer between sidewalks and the roadway, and plant landscaping trees to improve safety and aesthetics along the corridor.

The E. Tuscarawas Streetscape project received nearly $2.93 million in construction funding after Rep. Sykes secured $2.19 million in Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding, signed into law by President Biden in March 2024. Completed in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, the project added bike lanes, replaced curb ramps and sidewalks, and installed new decorative streetlights and landscaping along a quarter-mile stretch of State Route 172 to better connect downtown Canton to adjacent neighborhoods.

The $850,000 for the Cleveland Avenue NW Streetscape project is one of 15 Community Project Funding awards totaling more than $12 million that Rep. Sykes secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The other projects included in this funding can be foundhere.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/sites-with-sykes-rep-sykes-visits-senior-living-facility-chemical-manufacturer-and-participates-in-a-housing-roundtable,"Sites with Sykes: Rep. Sykes Visits Senior Living Facility, Chemical Manufacturer, and Participates in a Housing Roundtable",2026-08-21,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted Sites with Sykes, an annual segment that takes place during the August district work period. During this time, Rep. Sykes visits local businesses and organizations to see firsthand their daily operations and the impact of their work on Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This week’s Sites with Sykes included visits to Univar Solutions and Canterbury of Twinsburg, and participation in a housing roundtable hosted by the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO).

“This week, I’ve traveled the district, meeting with members of the International Chemical Workers Union Council who work at Univar Solutions, seniors living at Canterbury of Twinsburg, and housing advocates championing affordable housing in Stark County,” said Rep. Sykes. “During each of my visits, I enjoyed hearing directly from constituents who live and work in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District about the issues that matter to them most: safe working conditions, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and affordable housing.”

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes tours Univar Solution’s facility.

""We were honored to welcome Congresswoman Emilia Sykes to our Twinsburg facility and appreciate the thoughtful discussion on policies impacting the chemical industry, supply chains, and American manufacturing,"" said Dr. Dwayne Roark, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Marketing & Communications at Univar Solutions. ""We thank Congresswoman Sykes for her leadership and engagement on issues that support innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in Ohio and across the United States.”

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes speaks during the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio’s roundtable.

Amy Riegel, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, said COHHIO meets frequently with federal and state policymakers around the state to discuss ways to address housing insecurity.

“As we’ve been speaking with elected officials throughout Ohio, it’s clear that affordable housing has become a major issue for candidates from both parties. They understand that the cost of housing is rising faster than Ohioans’ wages. And they understand that this gap increases homelessness and strains our shelters, hospitals, schools, and foster care system,” Riegel said.

“Congress has a big role to play in helping local communities address the affordable housing crisis. By investing at the federal, state, and local levels, together we can create a solid foundation for vulnerable Ohioans to thrive, while reducing spending on other publicly funded services,” Riegel said.

COHHIO provided data illustrating the extent of housing insecurity in Stark County:

31% of Stark County households – nearly 48,000 – are renters

Stark County renters need to earn $20.88/hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment

Stark County renters earn an average of $15.78/hour

One fifth of Stark County renters are spending over half their household income on rent.

Stark County has a shortage of 7,635 of affordable units available to the county’s 12,135 extremely low income households.

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes with local leadership and nurses of Canterbury of Twinsburg.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-calls-on-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-to-place-harriet-tubman-on-the-20-bill,BEATTY CALLS ON TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT TO PLACE HARRIET TUBMAN ON THE $20 BILL,2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Joyce Beatty,B001281,beatty.house.gov,beatty,https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on the Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.

The bipartisan campaign to place Tubman on U.S. currency began in 2015. Last month, Secretary Bessent said that the Department was not presently planning to move forward with the plan. Congresswoman Beatty, joined by Congressman Mannion, demanded an immediate resumption of the effort and a transparent timeline of the project.

As a Member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Beatty continues to be the leading voice in the House of Representatives calling for Tubman to be portrayed on the $20 bill. She is the lead sponsor of the Woman on the Twenty Act and over the last decade has questioned Treasury Secretaries Steven Mnuchin, Janet Yellen, and most recently Scott Bessent on the Department’s progress on the project – demanding transparency, accountability, and the fulfillment of a promise made to the American people long ago.

“[Y]our recent public statements that the Department is not presently moving forward with the redesign have once again left our constituents and Americans across the country confused and disappointed by the Department’s failure to follow through on this long-awaited effort,” said Beatty and Mannion in the letter. “While we understand the need for an extended timeline to rollout a new paper currency and implement and ensure anti-counterfeiting measures, that does not excuse the complete lack of transparency surrounding the project status, nor the apparent indefinite suspension of the entire initiative. This silence is especially frustrating given the Department’s sudden and seemingly expedited plans for several commemorative coins depicting President Donald Trump and an unconstitutional effort to issue a new $250 paper currency featuring the President.”

“Given the Department’s current focus on developing new currency notes, we urge you to first resume and then implement the now long-overdue effort to portray Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill. Furthermore, in the interest of transparency for the American people, we ask for a detailed update on the current status of the project and a clear response as to whether the effort has been delayed or permanently discontinued.”

The full letter can be found HERE.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-over-18-million-awards-university-toledo-advanced,Kaptur Announces Over $1.8 Million in Awards for University of Toledo Advanced Scientific Research,2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced three separate awards for research programs at the University of Toledo. The University’s Department of Chemistry in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will receive two awards to fund the purchase of an analytical mass spectrometer; one for $984,496 through the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and one for $795,000 through the US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Additionally, NSF will fund a $50,000 award to the University’s Health Science Campus to help fund an I-Corps project studying early Osteoporosis risk prevention.

“I am immensely proud of the innovative research being conducted at Northwest Ohio’s very own University of Toledo, a top-tier R1 research institution,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “These Federal awards reflect the hard work and determination of countless faculty, staff, and students at the University who seek to better understand the world around us every day. Their efforts will improve lives right here in Northwest Ohio and across the globe.”

""These investments are an important recognition of the strength and potential of UToledo's research enterprise,” said Grace Bochenek, Vice President for Research and Innovation at UToledo. “The new capabilities provided by this state-of-the-art instrumentation will give faculty and students new approaches to answering complex research questions and open avenues of discovery. It also creates opportunities for collaboration across disciplines, strengthens the hands-on research and training experience we provide students, and positions our researchers to pursue increasingly ambitious and competitive projects. Investments like this expand what is possible at UToledo and are essential to advancing our mission and impact as an R1 University.""

The new mass spectrometer will enable researchers to identify harmful algal blooms (HAB) toxins in both human and biological samples. HABs have long been an issue for the Great Lakes Region. HABs decrease water quality, create an unsafe environment for plant and animal species, and can contribute to human illnesses. In addition, the mass spectrometer will be used to train undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, and practicing medical professionals, so they are prepared to handle environmental toxins while supporting public health. A unique feature of the machine is its remote-access capability, which allows researchers, educators, and students from other institutions across the nation and around the globe to collaborate with the University of Toledo and operate the equipment through secure software and live video.

The $50,000 award will support a UToledo research team through the NSF's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program, which helps researchers explore the commercial and real-world potential of their technology before it leaves the lab. The team is developing an artificial intelligence-based platform to predict a patient's risk of osteoporosis, a disease affecting millions of older adults that often goes undetected until a fracture has already occurred. By combining machine learning and deep learning models to analyze clinical records and CT imaging data, the technology can flag a patient's risk level within minutes, giving physicians a faster way to identify high-risk patients before a fracture happens. The platform is being designed to work directly within existing hospital imaging and health-record systems, with the goal of making early screening and preventive guidance accessible to both clinicians and patients.

These investments also support the University’s work to retain top scientific talent in Northwest Ohio, including for its Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health.

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur has been instrumental in delivering federal support to University of Toledo research efforts. UToledo was recently recognized with as an R1, top-tier university for Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/brown-calls-cleveland-clinic-negotiate-good-faith-workers-lutheran-hospital,Brown Calls on Cleveland Clinic to Negotiate in Good Faith with Workers at Lutheran Hospital,2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Shontel M. Brown,B001313,shontelbrown.house.gov,shontelbrown,https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has written to the Cleveland Clinic regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Lutheran Hospital employees represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1199.

In her letter to Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Cleveland Clinic, Brown noted that the National Labor Relations Act protects employees' right to organize and engage in collective bargaining, and called for “a fair, timely, and equitable agreement that respects the contributions of your workers and protects patients' continued access to high-quality care.”

The text of the letter is copied below:

August 20, 2026

Dr. Tom Mihaljevic

Chief Executive Officer and President

Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Dear Dr. Mihaljevic:

I write regarding the ongoing contract negotiations between Cleveland Clinic and employees at Lutheran Hospital represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1199. I encourage Cleveland Clinic leadership to return to the bargaining table and work toward a fair, timely, and equitable agreement that respects the contributions of your workers and protects patients' continued access to high-quality care.

Lutheran Hospital is a critical part of the health care infrastructure for Cleveland and the surrounding communities. Its nurses, technicians, service workers, and support staff are indispensable to delivering the high standard of care that patients and families rely upon every day. A timely agreement with those workers is in the best interests of Lutheran Hospital's employees, its patients, the institution, and the broader Cleveland community.

My office has heard from constituents regarding the status of these negotiations. They have shared concerns about the pace of bargaining, workplace conditions, staffing, healthcare costs, and reports of conduct during the bargaining process that they believe has undermined productive negotiations. These concerns underscore the importance of maintaining a bargaining process that is transparent, respectful, and consistent with the obligations established under federal labor law.

The National Labor Relations Act protects employees' right to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in other protected concerted activities free from interference, restraint, coercion, or retaliation. I therefore encourage Cleveland Clinic to bargain in good faith, respect employees' protected rights throughout this process, and to refrain from actions that could undermine constructive negotiations or the confidence of its workforce.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-awarded-2026-ohio-dav-legislator-of-the-year,Landsman Awarded 2026 Ohio DAV Legislator of the Year,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) was named the 2026 Legislator of the Year at the Ohio Disabled American Veterans 106th convention.

Recently, Congressman Landsman was pleased to accept the Legislator of the Year award from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Ohio for his support to veterans and their families across Ohio and the country.

As a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during the 118th Congress, Landsman has continued to champion bills that ensure veterans and their families get the benefits they deserve. This includes Landsman’s bipartisan NO Pain for Veterans Act and the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act, as well as co-sponsoring several critical bills such as the Major Richard Star Act and signing the discharge petition to force a vote.

Landsman was also awarded the DAV Department of Ohio Legislator the Year award in 2024.

Congressman Landsman:

“I’m honored to receive this award from an organization doing incredible work. We will always stand up and advocate for our veterans and their families. These heroes have made so many sacrifices for our country and deserve the very best.

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https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-clerk-galonski-host-summit-county-passport-clinic,"Rep. Sykes, Clerk Galonski Host Summit County Passport Clinic",2026-08-18,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OH— On Saturday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined Summit County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski to host a passport clinic at the Clerk of Courts Main Branch. The fair gave first-time applicants and children applying for passports hands-on help.

""Getting a passport for the first time can be a confusing process, and this clinic was designed to make it simple by bringing personalized help directly to constituents,"" said Rep. Sykes. ""My office will always work to bring our services straight to the people of Ohio's 13th Congressional District. Anyone who needs help with a passport, or with any federal agency, should reach out to my office or visit us online.""

“Once again, I am proud to partner with Congresswoman Sykes to offer a needed service to our constituents. The people need to know how their government works on their behalf. At the latest passport fair, we will be onsite to answer questions and explain various scenarios that sometimes come up when a citizen needs a new passport for themselves or for their family members,” said Clerk Galonski.

For additional information about the passport application process, visit travel.state.gov.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-hayes-lofgren-lead-legislation-to-invest-in-quality-early-childhood-education,"Landsman, Hayes, Lofgren Lead Legislation to Invest in Quality Early Childhood Education",2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes (D-CT-05), and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) introduced legislation to significantly invest in and improve the Head Start program.

Head Start is a federally funded program that provides free early childhood education and family support to help prepare children for school. Head Start is critical in our communities but is under-resourced, outdated, and understaffed.

In response, Reps. Landsman, Hayes, and Lofgren introduced the Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act – comprehensive legislation to triple annual funding for Head Start and Early Head Start to $36 billion for Fiscal Years 2027-2032.

The Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act would:

Expand eligibility to include families who are at or below 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.

Expand eligibility to include families who are eligible for TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, or CHIP.

Establish a grant program to renovate, expand, and acquire facilities.

Establish a grant program to increase salaries for Head Start and Early Head Start workers.

Provide student loan forgiveness for Head Start and Early Head Start workers.

Congressman Landsman:

“High quality preschool makes such a difference in our children’s lives, and Head Start gives families the support they need to succeed. Our legislation will help more families give their children the best possible start.”

Congresswoman Hayes:

“Head Start is one of the greatest anti-poverty programs that we have. It offers high-quality education, health, and social services to the youngest and most vulnerable among us during a critical developmental stage. The Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act demands immediate action in addressing the growing needs of this vital program and allows more families to access its services.”

Congresswoman Lofgren:

“It’s critical that America’s children receive a first-class education and have opportunities that create a solid learning foundation. Under the Trump administration, critical federal education programs and agencies have been increasingly under threat. For more than 60 years, Head Start has played an important role in helping children enter school ready to learn and succeed. I am proud to join Reps. Hayes and Landsman in introducing the Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act to protect and preserve the Head Start program.”

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-additional-investment-289597-northwest-ohio-airports,"Kaptur Applauds Additional Investment Of $289,597 For Northwest Ohio Airports",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that two Northwest Ohio airports will receive United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards for critical upgrades and improvements. The Defiance County Regional Airport Authority will receive $192,887 for pavement reconstruction, while the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority will receive $96,710 for an airport-wide obstruction survey.

“Ohio’s strong aviation history shines bright across our Great Lakes region, and it is a privilege to build upon it by investing in local airport innovation and expansion,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Creating partnerships between Federal agencies and our local communities is vital to Northwest Ohio’ continued success. Working together to deliver these awards makes our airports safer and more efficient for all aviation staff, customers, and the businesses that rely on them. Together we are creating a standard of excellence that will help our region thrive for all the generations to come.”

Called Northwest Ohio’s “gateway to business and community,” Defiance County Memorial Airport has been undergoing many improvements over recent years to enhance its infrastructure. Today’s $192,887 investment will help the airport complete the final phase of reconstructing 1,091 square yards of East Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The Put-in-Bay Airport is located on South Bass Island and services both small commercial carriers and private aviators carrying freight or vacationers to the area. Its $96,710 award will help the airport conduct an airport-wide obstruction survey for the purpose of collecting detailed aeronautical and environmental data. Comprehensive data will make landing and takeoff safer and can help with future airport planning.

These new federal investments build on previous awards to airports across our Northwest Ohio region in recent years. In July of this year, Congresswoman Kaptur secured over $3.67 Million for Toledo-area airports and over $7.8 Million for three Northwest Ohio regional airports, including Erie-Ottawa International Airport, Toledo Executive Airport, and Fulton County Airport. On May 18th, Congresswoman Kaptur announced a $1.4 Million Award for Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. On May 12th, 2026, Congresswoman Kaptur announced over $1 Million in federal investment for infrastructure improvements at Williams County Regional Airport, Defiance Memorial Airport, and Sandusky County Regional Airport.",1,2026-08-15T05:23:20Z,2026-08-15T05:24:50Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-more-than-23-million-for-stark-state-college,Rep. Sykes Announces more than $2.3 Million for Stark State College,2026-08-13,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CANTON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Stark State College of Technology $2,350,372 in federal funding through the Advanced Tech Education Program. This funding will be used to help accelerate a solution to closing Ohio’s workforce gap in automation, artificial intelligence, and microelectronics, while establishing a roadmap for other states.

“I’m pleased to announce Stark State College of Technology has received a grant of more than $2.3 million to expand access to job training programs, equipping students with the skills they need to secure good-paying jobs in the growing industries throughout Ohio’s 13th District,” said Rep. Sykes. “This grant will boost our local economy by connecting employers to skilled workers, all while expanding opportunities for students to succeed in today’s workforce.”

“With more than 3,100 students earning engineering technology and manufacturing-related degrees and certificates each year, Stark State is uniquely positioned to help lead this effort,” said Para M. Jones, Ph.D., president of Stark State College. “By working with partners across Ohio, we are strengthening the connection between education and industry, expanding opportunities for students and helping build the workforce Ohio manufacturers need to compete and grow.”

This project helps local community colleges teach modern manufacturing skills by using real industry job standards, building flexible class paths for adult workers, and sharing these successful tools across Ohio through a state network.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2026/8/davidson-applauds-fincen-final-rule-ending-boi-reporting-requirements,Davidson Applauds FinCEN Final Rule Ending BOI Reporting Requirements,2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Republican,House,OH,Warren Davidson,D000626,davidson.house.gov,davidson,https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, August 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) released the following statement after FinCEN issued a final rule ending beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. businesses and announced it would remove U.S. business owners’ previously reported information from its database.

“FinCEN’s final rule is a major victory for American small business owners and financial privacy,” said Davidson. “The Corporate Transparency Act buried millions of small business owners, sole proprietors, and even volunteer HOA leaders in costly reporting requirements while doing little to catch the criminals it was supposed to target. President Trump has done his part by ending the reporting mandate for U.S. businesses. Now Congress should codify those protections by passing my Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act so a future administration cannot bring it back.”

Background:

The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted in 2021 as part of the annual defense authorization bill and was later implemented by the Biden administration. The law required millions of U.S. businesses to report sensitive ownership information to FinCEN under threat of civil and criminal penalties. The Trump administration first exempted U.S. companies and U.S. persons from the mandate in March 2025. FinCEN’s final rule codifies those exemptions in regulation and confirms that previously reported information from U.S. business owners will be deleted. Because the Corporate Transparency Act remains on the books, however, a future administration could reverse the rule and restore the reporting requirements.

Davidson is the lead sponsor of the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425, which would fully repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. The bill passed the House Financial Services Committee in April.

Read the full text of the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act HERE.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-over-32-million-us-epa-award-lower-maumee-river-sway,Kaptur Announces Over $32 Million US EPA Award for Lower Maumee River Sway Bridge Project,2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, announced that the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has been awarded $32,343,000 through the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to complete remediation of the Lower Maumee River Sway Bridge Project. Congresswoman Kaptur has championed the GLRI since before its creation, and has worked with Presidents of both parties to ensure its continued funding levels. She continues to lead legislation to reauthorize the GLRI including the GLRI Act of 2025.

“As the largest tributary to the Great Lakes, the Maumee River is a precious natural resource that we must strive to cherish and protect for the generations to come,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “With this major Federal investment, we return taxpayer dollars back home to Northwest Ohio to allow us to continue our role as stewards of the Great Lakes ecosystem and our mighty Maumee River. The health of our fresh water sources is vital, including that of the Maumee River which is the largest tributary in the entire the Great Lakes region. This is both an environmental and economic priority for our region, as our Great Lakes are home to thousands of unique plant and animal species and generate over $82 Billion in wages and 1.5 million jobs for the Great Lakes Nation on both sides of our northern border.”

""We are proud to partner with the US EPA, Ohio EPA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Toledo, and the Great Lakes National Program Office on this transformational project,"" said Thomas J. Winston, President and CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. ""This investment demonstrates a continued commitment to restoring one of our region's greatest natural resources while strengthening the Port of Toledo's working waterfront.”

The award will be used to support the removal of tens of thousands of cubic yards of sediment from the Lower Maumee River between the Seneca Petroleum Marine Terminal and the Ironville Marine Terminal. This will be one of the largest sediment remediation efforts in Northwest Ohio. All dredged material will be disposed of within the Port Authority’s Confined Disposal Facility. The site has been designated as a priority for remediation efforts due to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other contaminants. Produced both naturally and by human activity, PAHs have been linked to cancer, cardiovascular issues, and developmental defects. The Ohio EPA will also be contributing $1.75 Million to the project.

The Maumee Area of Concern was designated in 1987 and spans across nearly 1,900 miles of streams and 45 miles of Lake Erie shoreline. Industrial and municipal development in the area has led to contamination entering the water, making it less safe for wildlife, recreation, and fresh drinking water. Federal, state, and local partners have joined hands on several projects to advance remediation and restoration efforts.

Through her position as ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, Congresswoman Kaptur has secured millions of dollars of funds each year for Northwest Ohio wetlands and shorelines. In 2026 alone, this includes $17.6 Million for harbor dredging in Northwest Ohio, $3.4 Million for the Sawmill Creek Wastewater Treatment plant, and $795,152 for the University of Toledo’s research on harmful algal blooms (HAB). Congresswoman Kaptur remains committed to bringing new funds and Federal investment back home, to ensure your tax dollars uplift our communities.

For more information on the Sway Bridge Project and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, you can click here. For more information on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and its efforts to restore the largest freshwater system in the world, you canclick here.",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z
https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-keep-hemp-beverages-safe-and-on-shelves,Landsman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Keep Hemp Beverages Safe and on Shelves,2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) introduced bipartisan legislation that creates a safe and straightforward national framework to keep hemp-derived beverages on the market.

Last year, the Trump Administration passed legislation that significantly lowers the amount of THC allowed in hemp products, including beverages. The federal limit is set to take effect on November 12, 2026, and it threatens to nearly eliminate the legal marketplace for hemp-derived beverages.

In response, Reps. Landsman and Van Duyne introduced the bipartisan Beverage Regulatory Parity Act – legislation that gives Congress a targeted framework that protects children, provides regulatory certainty, and allows responsible hemp beverage companies to operate under clear standards.

What the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act Does:

Establishes a clear three-tier distribution system for hemp-derived beverages that mirrors the long-proven alcohol model. This structure aims to keep the market orderly and accountable from production all the way to the store shelf.

Protects children by putting strong labeling and advertising rules in place – prohibiting any labels, graphics, or ads designed to appeal to kids.

Protects states’ rights ensuring nothing in the bill stops any state from adding their own rules or prohibiting hemp-derived beverages completely.

Imposes a nationwide 21-and-over standard, mandatory testing, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) permits, strict THC limits, and detailed risk warnings.

Bans synthetically derived cannabinoids to ensure only natural plant-based compounds end up in these beverages eliminating any unpredictable lab-made substances.

Institutes a straightforward federal excise tax, similar to alcohol, on each milligram of intoxicating THC in a hemp-derived beverage

Congressman Landsman:

“There are people all over Southwest Ohio who have invested significantly in these products, and they’ve done so safely. Now the federal government is telling them they can’t sell these products anymore. Our bill is bipartisan and very straightforward. It will keep people safe and let these folks stay in business.”

Congresswoman Van Duyne:

“I’ve heard directly from people across North Texas who consume hemp-derived beverages, and businesses who sell them, that they need clarity, not a ban that pushes this market underground. The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act brings long-overdue certainty to the industry by regulating these beverages with the same proven structure that has successfully governed alcohol for decades. I am glad to introduce this bipartisan legislation alongside Rep. Greg Landsman, because American families and responsible businesses deserve structure and sensible regulations that protect children while allowing adults to choose beverages they prefer.”

The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act is supported by the Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition (BAMCO), Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), Texas Package Stores Association (TPSA), Specs Wine, Spirits & Fine Foods, Coalition of Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA), Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA), American Alternative Care Policy Network (AACPN), Total Wine & More, American Beverage Licensees (ABL), Beverage Wholesalers for Responsible Regulation (BWRR), and Texas Food & Fuel Association.

Read the bill text HERE.

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https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-turner-joins-rep-mccaul-as-original-cosponsor-of-russia-sanctions-bill,Congressman Turner Joins Rep. McCaul as Original Cosponsor of Russia Sanctions Bill,2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Republican,House,OH,Michael R. Turner,T000463,turner.house.gov,turner,https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Congressman Michael McCaul and 16 of their colleagues to introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would significantly ramp up economic pressure against Russia and Iran, and make it increasingly painful for Vladimir Putin and his allies to continue waging their brutal war against Ukraine.

“For more than four years, the Ukrainian people have fought courageously to defend their sovereignty, and their resolve is paying off. Lindsey Graham understood that supporting nations fighting for freedom strengthens America’s own security, and until his final days, pressed for stronger sanctions against Russia.

This legislation honors that legacy and sends a clear message to Vladimir Putin that he cannot outlast Ukraine or the free world and gives President Trump another powerful tool to pressure Russia, bring Putin to the negotiating table, and help restore peace to the region,” Congressman Turner said.

This legislation, which is identical to its Senate counterpart that passed by a vote of 86-11 last week, builds on existing sanctions by targeting Russian officials, financial institutions, oligarchs, and the shadow fleet used to evade international sanctions — while prolonging sanctions that curb funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.

The bill establishes targeted tariffs on the largest importers of Russian energy while protecting allies that have taken meaningful steps to reduce their dependence on Russian energy. It also codifies key sanctions already in place, including against Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil, restricting their access to global financial markets and limiting Russia's energy revenue. Further, this legislation ensures those sanctions cannot be lifted until a peace agreement has been accepted by a free Ukraine.

The legislation reflects the growing bipartisan consensus that Russia must face sustained consequences for its continued aggression. Congressman Turner has long supported efforts to strengthen NATO, bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, and hold Russia accountable for its unlawful invasion.",1,2026-08-12T06:18:38Z,2026-08-12T06:20:33Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-nearly-100000-for-the-canton-police-department-and-stark-county-sheriffs-office,"Rep. Sykes Announces nearly $100,000 for the Canton Police Department and Stark County Sheriff’s Office",2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CANTON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the City of Canton’s Police Department and Stark County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $99,769 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

The funding, awarded through the Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance, will support law enforcement equipment and services for the Canton Police Department and the Stark County Sheriff's Office.

""This funding will give our local law enforcement the tools they need to keep our communities safe,"" said Rep. Sykes. ""From updating outdated equipment to strengthening our fight against human trafficking and narcotics, this investment makes a real difference for the officers who serve Canton and Stark County every day.""

“The Stark County Sheriff's Office is thrilled to have been awarded this grant, which will help us continue improving the services we provide to our community,"" said Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn. ""We'll use this funding to invest in tools and resources our officers need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

The Canton Police Department will use its portion of the funds to purchase new Getac Generation 7 Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), replacing outdated units currently in use by officers, including one Generation 3 MDT, five Generation 4 MDTs, and ten Generation 5 MDTs. The upgraded technology is expected to improve the speed and efficiency of officer reporting in the field.

The Stark County Sheriff's Office will use its share of the award to strengthen the Stark County Metro Narcotics Unit and the Human Trafficking Task Force. Planned purchases include a covert pole camera unit, ten Axon tasers with accessories, a Tip411 web-based tip subscription, and an Oculus NxtGen 4G/LTE device. Officials say the new equipment will enhance operational capabilities for both units and support broader public safety efforts across Stark County.

The award covers a project period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-nearly-175000-for-the-akron-police-department-and-summit-county-department-of-public-safety,"Rep. Sykes Announces nearly $175,000 for the Akron Police Department and Summit County Department of Public Safety",2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the City of Akron’s Police Department and the Summit County Department of Public Safety will receive $174,104 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

The award, issued through the Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance, will help the Akron Police Department close equipment gaps across several of its divisions, including Community Relations, Services, SWAT, Patrol, the Detective Bureau, and the Crime Scene Unit.

""Public safety works best when our officers have the tools and training to do their jobs well,"" said Rep. Sykes. ""This funding helps close real gaps for the Akron Police Department and gives Summit County's public safety team the chance to build on their skills through additional training. I'll keep fighting to bring these important resources home to Northeast Ohio.""

“Congresswoman Sykes has been a strong advocate for Summit County and our communities, and we appreciate her continued support for the resources and investments that help keep our residents safe,” said County Executive Ilene Shapiro. “Her partnership and commitment to public safety make a real difference, and we are grateful for her work on behalf of Summit County.”

A portion of the funding will support the Akron Police Department's new Strategic Equipment for Community Understanding, Response, and Enforcement (SECURE) program, which is designed to improve operational efficiency across multiple bureaus. Goals of the initiative include providing HIPAA-compliant access where needed, upgrading technology, improving officer safety, and strengthening ties between police and the community they serve.

A portion of the award will also go to the Summit County Department of Public Safety, which plans to use the funds for staff training. Summit County personnel will attend the Alumni Professional Exchange Continuing Education Workshop, the National Forum on Criminal Justice, and the Center for Homeland Security and Defense Continuing Education Workshop.

The award covers a project period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-mccaul-hoyer-wilson-colleagues-introduce-lindsey-o-graham,"Kaptur, McCaul, Hoyer, Wilson, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026",2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH – Today, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) introduced the bipartisanLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 12 of their colleagues. This legislation — which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more than a year and secured the White House’s support — will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.

“Dictator Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is failing—Ukraine is battering Russian war infrastructure and the Kremlin is losing tens of thousands of troops each month. Now is the time to intensify pressure on Putin through crippling sanctions while surging support for our Ukrainian allies,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Putin will not make peace until he is forced to. I have been a supporter of every bipartisan sanctions bill on the table to pressure Russia to end its illegal full-scale invasion, and I am confident that the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 will accomplish that mission. Designed to protect our allies who aid Ukraine while squeezing Putin and the countries that enable his invasion, the sweeping sanctions and targeted tariffs in this bill are the best chance we have to get bipartisan legislation signed into law to hold Russia accountable and achieve peace.”

“Senator Graham was a national security giant, a statesman of unmatched conviction, and a personal friend and mentor. We shared a fundamental worldview: America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad. That’s why he fought so hard for this bill, which I promised him months ago I would introduce in the House,” said Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10). “As President Zelensky told me last month when I visited Ukraine, he is ready for a ceasefire — ready to negotiate, as he has been for years. Putin, on the other hand, consistently defies President Trump and the international community by refusing to come to the table. I can think of no better way to honor Senator Graham’s life and legacy than by passing these tough sanctions, which will help force Putin into negotiations and bring us closer to securing Lindsey’s vision of enduring peace in two critical regions of the world.”

“Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty. Our legislation goes after multiple sources of Russian war funding, including its oil and gas sectors, shadow fleet, and financial institutions. I’m encouraged that the Senate passed the companion legislation last week with overwhelming support, and I thank former Chairman McCaul for partnering with me to facilitate action by the House. This action has been delayed too long and will, hopefully, accelerate Ukraine’s success and the ending of this war, one that was initiated illegally by Putin and that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths of Russians and Ukrainians. I hope that we can secure bipartisan consensus in the House and enact a sanctions package that will stem the flow of money to Russia’s war machine and contribute to a Ukrainian victory,"" said Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05).

""Senator Lindsey Graham and I shared the belief that opposing dictators in defense of freedom and liberty is always the right thing to do. War criminal Putin is losing his invasion of sovereign Ukraine and the threat to humanity posed by the Iranian regime is dire. It is time for Congress to give President Trump the strongest tools available to choke off Russia's war machine for the good of mankind and cripple the ability of Tehran to continue sowing chaos in the region and beyond. My friend and colleague worked tirelessly in championing these critical initiatives, and I am grateful to help advance them across the finish line in the House,” said Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02).

Earlier this month, an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass companion legislation, by a vote of 86-11, led by Sens. Darline Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-ID). The text of the House bill is identical to the text that passed the Senate.

“This legislation was deeply important to my brother, Lindsey, and I’m grateful that it has achieved such a wide coalition of support. Lindsey was committed to achieving a peaceful resolution to this war, and I’m confident that these sanctions will pave the way,” said Senator Darline Graham (R-SC). “I’m grateful to Rep. McCaul for leading this effort in the House. The Senate came together in a strong, bipartisan fashion to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, and I hope the House of Representatives will do the same. Russia has waged war against Ukraine for far too long, and this bill assists President Trump in his noble efforts to bring it to a close.”

“Representatives McCaul, Hoyer, Wilson, Kaptur, and Fitzpatrick are longtime champions of Ukraine’s cause and I am glad to have them leading our legislation in the House of Representatives. After a massive bipartisan vote in the Senate, we are eager to turn to the House as we fight to get this legislation across the finish line. There is immense urgency in getting this done – July set a record for Russia’s use of ballistic missiles, killing and wounding dozens of Ukrainians, including many children. Cutting off the source of funding – profits from oil and gas – for these deadly weapons and Russia’s war machine is essential to ending the bloodshed,” said Senator Blumenthal (D-CT).

Joining Kaptur, McCaul, Hoyer, and Wilson as original cosponsors are Co-Chair of the House Baltic Caucus Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06), Congressman Ed Case (HI-01); Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06).

“Putin’s illegal war is failing, but he will not choose peace until the cost becomes too high for Russia and those helping fund his brutality,” said Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02). “Senator Lindsey Graham was one of Congress’s clearest voices for Ukraine, understood that Putin only responds to strength, and worked until his final days to advance the toughest sanctions package yet against Russia’s war machine. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act would impose crippling pressure on Russia and those enabling Putin’s aggression, honor Sen. Graham’s commitment to Ukraine’s fight for freedom, and make clear that America stands with Ukraine.”

“Since 2022, I have called on both Biden and Trump to empower Ukraine to win this war through both strikes and sanctions on Russian oil infrastructure. The strikes are finally happening, and with this bill the sanctions are coming,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04).

""I am proud to join in introducing this legislation to sanction Vladimir Putin and his thugs as well as the Iran and its terrorist regime,” said Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03). “Every dollar denied to Vladimir Putin weakens his war machine. By choking off the oil and gas revenue fueling Russia's aggression, this legislation gives President Trump powerful leverage to force Putin into serious negotiations that deliver a truly lasting peace. Including additional sanctions on Iran is equally critical given the terrorist regime’s continued threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and its role in enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine. This legislation strengthens America’s hand against adversaries who threaten American security, our allies, and global stability.”

""It is long past time for Congress to impose tougher consequences on Russia and those financing its illegal war against Ukraine. I'm proud to support this updated legislation, which targets major purchasers of Russian oil and gas that continue to fund the Kremlin's aggression. This war has resulted in an estimated 2 million casualties, including more than half a million deaths. The United States must continue standing with the Ukrainian people and keep the pressure on Russia to agree to a just and lasting peace that preserves a free, sovereign, and independent Ukraine,” said Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02).

“For more than four years, the Ukrainian people have fought courageously to defend their sovereignty, and their resolve is paying off. Lindsey Graham understood that standing with nations fighting for freedom strengthens America’s own security, and until his final days, he was pressing for stronger sanctions against Russia,” said Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10). “This legislation honors that legacy, sends a clear message to Vladimir Putin that he cannot outlast Ukraine or the free world, and gives President Trump another powerful tool to pressure Russia, bring Putin to the negotiating table, and help restore peace to the region.”

“To end Russia’s unprovoked and deadly invasion of Ukraine, we must enact maximum financial pain on Vladimir Putin and his cronies. I will not stand idly by while countless people are killed due to Putin’s doomed quest to reconstitute the Soviet Union. I am beyond proud to join my colleagues in introducing this sweeping sanctions legislation that will enact severe financial penalties against Putin, his allies, and those who choose to do business with him. The largest war in Europe since World War II must come to an end, and I am confident these measures will accelerate that process. I am also pleased this bill extends the Iran Sanctions Act to ensure all available measures are available to cripple the terrorist Iranian regime. These necessary sanctions are a fitting legacy to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a friend and colleague who continually fought for freedom, democracy, and against tyrannical regimes like Russia and Iran,” said Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02).

""Vladimir Putin and the regime in Tehran are two of the gravest threats to America and our allies. For far too long, they've bankrolled their aggression by selling oil and gas to whoever will buy it,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). ""This bipartisan legislation cuts off those funding streams: holding accountable anyone who fills Putin's war chest as he wages his brutal, illegal war against Ukraine, and choking off the money that fuels Iran's weapons programs and its terror proxies. I was proud to see the Senate pass this bill with an overwhelming, bipartisan majority, and now it's on the House to finish the job. I can think of no better tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham — a national security champion — than enacting the tough sanctions he fought so hard for. Standing up to tyrants isn't a Democratic or Republican issue; it's an American one.""

“By targeting the energy revenues and financial networks that fuel Putin’s war machine and enable the Iranian regime’s terrorist activities, this bipartisan legislation strengthens America’s ability to impose real economic consequences on our adversaries,” said Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06). “Senator Graham understood that harnessing America’s full strength from our financial system to our military is essential to deterring aggression, defending our allies, and advancing peace. I’m proud to join my colleagues to help carry forward that legacy.”

“Senator Graham believed, as I do, that American strength remains the surest guardian of peace,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “That conviction guided our work together on this legislation. Putin’s war machine runs on oil, money, and the willingness of others to look the other way—and the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 attacks all three. It isolates Russia’s banks, shuts down the networks financing its aggression, and forces every government and company enabling this war to make a choice. By increasing the cost of Putin’s war and reducing his ability to sustain it, this legislation strengthens the path to a just and lasting peace—one determined by Ukraine, not imposed by Moscow. The most fitting tribute Congress can offer Lindsey is to finish the work he began, carry forward the cause of freedom he championed, and make clear that America’s resolve will endure until that peace is secured.”

“Supporting a strong, free Ukraine is imperative for the national security of our communities here at home. Sanctioning Russia and Putin sends a direct message to the world: the United States will not sit by while brutal regimes bankroll aggression against democratic nations,” said Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07). “I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this essential legislation. We must continue to escalate the economic pressure on the Kremlin and strengthen our resolve for the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom, sovereignty, and security.”

""Russia is perpetrating a war of aggression, and we must keep the pressure on Vladimir Putin. This action is long overdue, but we are finally moving forward with the resolve this moment demands. These sanctions will erode Russia's war machine by cutting off the revenue that funds it. We must hold those who are fueling this war accountable. These sanctions focus on Russia but will also target dangerous Chinese entities which support the Russian defense industrial base. Peace is the goal, and these mechanisms give the President the tools to achieve that goal,” said Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-07).

“For more than four years, Ukrainians have courageously defended their freedom against Putin’s brutal invasion. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would increase pressure on the Kremlin, hold those supporting its war accountable, and strengthen Ukraine’s position in pursuit of a just peace,"" said Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06). “The bill also extends longstanding sanctions against Iran. Sanctions cannot replace a clear strategy or the President’s obligation to seek congressional authorization for war, but they remain an important diplomatic tool. I am proud to cosponsor this legislation.”

Click here to read full text of the legislation.",1,2026-08-11T05:54:29Z,2026-08-11T05:56:25Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-400000-for-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-in-ohios-13th-district,"Rep. Sykes Announces $400,000 for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Ohio’s 13th District",2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $400,000 in continuation funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The funding, awarded to Oriana House, supports the Akron Municipal Recovery Court and the Summit County Turning Point Collaborative Drug Court Program, which serve individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders who come into contact with the justice system.

""Programs that support individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system are essential for breaking the cycle of incarceration and promoting recovery. Investing $400,000 to expand programs like Summit County's Valor Court to support veterans and the PIVOT Drug Court to support individuals with substance abuse issues creates a more just and humane system that prioritizes rehabilitation and reintegration into society,"" said Rep. Sykes.

“Thank you to Congresswoman Emilia Sykes for the continuation of this important funding, used in part to support Summit County’s only adult felony drug court program, Turning Point,” said Judge Joy Malek Oldfield. “This funding strengthens access to treatment and recovery support, and assists our participants working towards stability and sobriety. Judge Oldfield and the Summit County Turning Point Program are grateful to work alongside Congresswoman Sykes, the Oriana House, Judge Jon Oldham and Akron Recovery Court towards a stronger, safer and healthier community.”

For more information about grant opportunities and assistance, visit sykes.house.gov/services/grants-and-federal-funding.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-450000-for-university-of-akron-for-water-research,"Rep. Sykes Announces $450,000 for University of Akron for Water Research",2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of Akron $450,000 for water molecular research that gathers quantitative data on water to help support collaborative work within the polymer, beauty and agriculture industries.

“Research institutions like the University of Akron are driving innovation that strengthens our economy, advances scientific discovery, and improves lives. This federal investment will support groundbreaking research that could lead to economic growth while creating valuable opportunities for students and emerging scientists. I am proud to help secure resources that keep Akron at the forefront of innovation and prepare the next generation of researchers and problem-solvers,” said Rep. Sykes.

“Thank you, Congresswoman Sykes, for your continued support of the National Science Foundation and the groundbreaking research taking place at the University of Akron. This investment strengthens American scientific leadership, provides valuable research opportunities for students, and advances fundamental discoveries that will contribute to innovations in chemistry, materials science, and related fields for years to come,” said Suzanne Bausch, vice president for Research and Business Engagement.

Federal investments in research help Ohio universities attract top talent, strengthen partnerships with industry leaders, and create new opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in emerging fields. Rep. Sykes has consistently advocated for federal investments that expand research capacity and workforce development opportunities across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. Support for research institutions like the University of Akron helps ensure that the region remains competitive in rapidly growing sectors while fostering economic growth and innovation.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-400000-federal-grant-for-summit-county-zero-suicide-project,"Rep. Sykes Announces $400,000 Federal Grant for Summit County Zero Suicide Project",2026-08-06,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Summit County Zero Suicide Project, facilitated by the Community Health Center (CHC), will receive $400,000 in federal funding from the Center for Mental Health Services to support early identification and prevention of suicide and its impact on the community.

The five-year grant, awarded through the Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance, will fund the implementation of the Zero Suicide Framework, a nationally recognized approach that strengthens suicide prevention efforts by improving identification, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals at risk of suicide. Suicide continues to impact individuals and families across every community including Summit County, highlighting the need for accessible, coordinated behavioral healthcare.

“This federal investment in Summit County Zero Suicide Project will strengthen access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services for Summit County residents,” said Rep. Sykes. “It will provide individuals with the support they need to pursue recovery, and I look forward to seeing the continued impact of this funding in our community.”",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://joyce.house.gov/posts/joyce-attends-iten-defense-groundbreaking,Joyce Attends Iten Defense Groundbreaking,2026-08-05,2026,2026-08,Republican,House,OH,David P. Joyce,J000295,joyce.house.gov,joyce,https://joyce.house.gov/press,scraper,"SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP, OH – Today, U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) took part in a groundbreaking ceremony with Iten Defense and Lakeland The Construction Group, marking the start of construction on Iten Defense’s new research, development, and manufacturing facility. Headquartered in Ashtabula County, Ohio, Iten Defense specializes in manufacturing composite armor products, including pressed backing material used for body armor.

The project builds on federal investments supported by Congressman Joyce. Iten Defense has received Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to advance ballistic protection capabilities through the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

“Iten Defense is a top innovator, a critical part of our defense industrial base, and its success speaks to the talent of Ohio’s workforce,” said Congressman Joyce. “As a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I’ve been proud to fight for the federal investment that makes projects like this possible. This new research, development, and manufacturing facility will develop the lighter, stronger ballistic protection our warfighters need to stay ahead of our adversaries.”

“Today marks an important milestone for Iten Defense and our community as we continue building an armor center of excellence in Northeast Ohio. We are grateful for the ongoing support of Congressman Joyce, the State of Ohio, Ashtabula County, and Saybrook Township as we’ve experienced nothing but the utmost support in facilitating our expansion plans. The new facility and the equipment we’ll be installing will allow us to continue our tradition of producing products that save lives,” said Damon Walsh, CEO of Iten Defense.

“At Lakeland The Construction Group, we believe great projects begin with great partnerships. We’re honored by Iten Defense’s trust and proud to serve as the design-build partner on a project that will strengthen manufacturing and create lasting opportunities in Northeast Ohio,” said Fahim F. Gemayel, President of Lakeland The Construction Group.

Background:

Iten Defense has built a strong reputation in the defense industry through decades of work in advanced protection technologies. The company’s growth reflects Ohio’s strong manufacturing and defense industry capabilities. The facility is being designed and constructed by Lakeland The Construction Group, a Northeast Ohio-based contractor.

###",1,2026-08-06T07:37:31Z,2026-08-06T07:38:34Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-office-congresswoman-kaptur-0,Statement From Office Of Congresswoman Kaptur,2026-08-02,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH – Today, the office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement:

""This morning Congresswoman Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle on her way to a church service when the car she was traveling in was struck. She is active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

""We look forward to additional information from Toledo Police as they investigate the accident. Congresswoman Kaptur is thankful for the quick actions of first responders from Toledo Police and Fire Departments who arrived promptly on scene, and the medical professionals helping to take care of those involved in the crash.

""She expressed her deep gratitude to the hundreds of constituents who have reached out and looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon.""",1,2026-08-03T08:26:20Z,2026-08-03T08:27:37Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-bipartisan-co-chairs-great-lakes-task-force-urge-administration,"Kaptur, Bipartisan Co-Chairs Of Great Lakes Task Force Urge Administration To Lift Stop-Work Order On Brandon Road Lock And Dam Complex",2026-08-01,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH – On Friday, July 31st, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to lift a stop-work order and end the Administrative review on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam complex. The critical project is designed to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes and devastating the region’s $11 Billion fishing and recreation industry. The work was abruptly halted on July 24, 2026, putting the Great Lakes region’s ecosystems and economy at severe risk. As bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs, the Members are calling for the release of Federal funds to the US Army Corps of Engineers so construction on the vital multilayer barrier system can resume without further delay. Congresswoman Kaptur previously issued a statement in response to the stop work order on Thursday, July 30th.

A full copy of the letter can be found by clicking here, or reading below:

Dear Director Vought and Assistant Secretary Telle:

We write to express concern over delays affecting the timely construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP) under the Department of the Army’s Civil Works Program and to urge prompt resolution of these delays. As we emphasized in our April 9, 2026, letter, this project is critical to preventing invasive carp from penetrating the Great Lakes. The project has been thoroughly reviewed by Congress, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and local partners. Its funding has been authorized and appropriated by Congress, and the non-Federal sponsors have met all applicable cost‑share obligations and secured the necessary property for construction.

The Corps of Engineers awarded the latest contract for the first phase of the project on April 23, 2026. However, we were informed that on July 24, 2026, the Corps of Engineers issued a stop-work order on the project’s contracts, causing additional delays and putting the Great Lakes ecosystem at direct risk. There is a rapidly closing window to stop the further spread of these harmful invasive species before they inflict irreparable damage on the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes and their waterways are a way of life—providing fresh water, fish and wildlife habitat, and countless opportunities for recreation, while supporting the economies of eight surrounding States and thousands of good-paying American jobs. Once invasive carp establish reproducing populations, there is little that can be done to stop them from taking over the ecosystem, leading to escalating costs for American taxpayers. Any threat to the Great Lakes is a direct threat to the American economy, the more than 3,500 native species of plants and animals within the Great Lakes ecosystem, and the drinking water supply millions rely upon.

Importantly, we appreciate that the President has publicly conveyed his support for this effort numerous times since issuing his May 9, 2025, memorandum titled “Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp.” Given the strong support for this project from President Trump, its non-Federal sponsors, and the longstanding bipartisan support for its timely construction by Congress, as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force we respectfully urge you to lift the stop-work orders, conclude any additional administration review of BRIP, and release Federal funds through the Army Corps of Engineers without any further delay.

We look forward to continued collaboration to ensure timely completion of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.

# # #",1,2026-08-02T07:31:21Z,2026-08-02T07:32:50Z
https://landsman.house.gov/posts/landsman-statement-on-trump-deporting-tens-of-thousands-of-haitians,Landsman Statement on Trump Deporting Tens of Thousands of Haitians,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Greg Landsman,L000601,landsman.house.gov,landsman,https://landsman.house.gov/press,scraper,"Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti has officially ended.

President Trump is about to deport tens of thousands of Haitians. It’s cruel, wrong, and terrible for our country.

Starting this weekend, Haitian families are being told to report to ICE facilities, and we don’t know what will happen next.

What we do know is who these families are. They have dignity. They work really hard. They’ve started businesses, filled manufacturing job shortages, and many of them are home health workers taking care of our families.

The violence in Haiti has been terrifying for years, and it’s only gotten worse. Sending them back would be inhumane. They’d have a difficult time finding housing, healthcare, jobs. Many will starve. Some may not survive.

That’s why the House forced a vote and passed an extension of TPS for Haitian families.

The Senate is still in session for another week and must act before it’s too late.

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity – Americans, Haitians, everyone. We can’t lose sight of our shared humanity.

###",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-sykes-brings-northeast-ohio-housing-leaders-together-to-advance-solutions-to-housing-crisis,ICYMI: Rep. Sykes Brings Northeast Ohio Housing Leaders Together to Advance Solutions to Housing Crisis,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted her second Housing Together: A Roundtable with Rep. Sykes at the Akron Urban League Thursday. Building on the first event in March, participants discussed the challenges driving housing costs across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District and identified solutions to make housing more affordable for families.

Panelists identified rising property taxes and increased rent prices as the top issues and pointed to long-term investment in properties and a ban on corporations controlling the single-family home market as potential ways to address the housing affordability crisis.

“Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing families in Northeast Ohio and across the country,” said Rep. Sykes. “Solving the issue requires everyone at the table, lenders, realtors, advocates, and community leaders working together, and I’m proud the roundtable presented real solutions.”

Rep. Sykes was joined by 717 Credit Union President and CEO John Demmler, Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS Vice President of Advocacy Jamie McMillen, Fair Housing Advocates Association Executive Director Vincent Curry, and Ohio Housing Finance Agency Legislative Liaison Grant Miller. The group focused on housing shortages, expanding affordable housing, increasing homeownership, strengthening consumer protections, and fighting discrimination in the housing market.

“Homeownership remains the American Dream, and every Ohio family deserves the opportunity to achieve it. Conversations like today’s housing roundtable keep the momentum moving toward practical solutions that address housing affordability and supply,” said McMillen. “We appreciate Congresswoman Emilia Sykes’ leadership and support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which provides communities with important tools to expand housing opportunities. Now the work turns to implementation, and the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® is committed to partnering with policymakers and local communities to help more Ohioans achieve the dream of homeownership.”

“This country is experiencing both a housing and an affordable housing crisis and people and communities are suffering,” said Curry. “The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which recently became law, is the first step to addressing those needs. I appreciate Rep. Sykes, who supported the law, for being proactive in highlighting the problems and bringing together community stakeholders to continue to develop strategies and ideas to help this community and this country to meet its housing needs. My office looks forward to continuing to work with her office.”

“We appreciate the opportunity to participate in Congresswoman Sykes’ housing roundtable, and the opportunity to discuss the various ways we can work together to address housing affordability, which is the foundation for a strong quality of life for Ohioans,” said Ohio Housing Finance Agency Director of Public Affairs Penny Martin.

The roundtable builds on Rep. Sykes’ continued housing leadership. A couple weeks ago, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after she and her congressional colleagues passed the landmark bipartisan bill. The legislation expands housing affordability and supply nationwide by incorporating priorities championed in Rep. Sykes’ Homes Over Massive Investors in Neighborhoods (HOMES) Act, including efforts to address the role of large-scale institutional investors in local housing markets.

Following the passage of the bill, she hosted a telephone town hall with federal and local leaders so constituents could hear directly from experts and receive guidance on their housing concerns.

Rep. Sykes also serves as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Task Force and Co-Convener of the House Democrats’ Housing Working Group.

The New Dems released an Affordability Agenda earlier this year that focuses on:

Cutting red tape and updating permitting and zoning to build four million homes in the next decade.

Leveling the playing field by eliminating unfair tax breaks for private equity and large investors.

Utilizing innovative construction technologies to accelerate home production.

Building more affordable homes by increasing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocations and community benefits.

In June, Rep. Sykes was tasked by House Minority Leader U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) with co-leading the Housing Working Group to create a policy agenda that lowers the cost of living for working families. So far, the group has held a stakeholder roundtable with more than 20 national groups and several meetings with Members of Congress to hear about their districts’ housing priorities.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-600000-in-federal-funding-for-hope-and-healing-survivor-resource-center-to-combat-abuse-of-older-adults,"Rep. Sykes Announces $600,000 in Federal Funding for Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center to Combat Abuse of Older Adults",2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center in Akron will receive $600,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women. Awarded through the Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program, the grant will help strengthen efforts in Summit County to address abuse of adults aged 50 and older.

“Older adults in our community deserve to live free from harm and mistreatment,” said Rep. Sykes. “This funding will help Summit County respond to seniors experiencing abuse and make sure they have the access to the support they need. I’m proud to see this investment come home to Akron.”

“This award from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women represents an important investment in the safety, dignity, and well-being of older adults experiencing abuse, while creating a unique opportunity for Hope & Healing to partner with the Victim Assistance Program and agencies throughout Summit County to build a coordinated, trauma-informed response. Together, we will strengthen services, improve access to support for older survivors, and ensure our community is better equipped to prevent, identify, and respond to abuse in later life,” said Teresa Stafford-Wright, Chief Executive Officer of Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center.

The four-year grant, beginning August 1, 2026, and running through July 31, 2030, will support training for criminal justice professionals and others who work with older victims, while expanding coordinated community responses and direct services for survivors.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-joins-bipartisan-effort-to-establish-tuskegee-airmen-memorial-in-washington-dc,"Rep. Sykes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Establish Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Washington, D.C.",2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined U.S. Representative Shomari Figures (AL-02) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers as an original cosponsor of the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026, legislation that would authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the service and achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen.

The memorial would be established on federal land in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act and would provide a lasting tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first Black military aviators.

“The Tuskegee Airmen answered the call to serve our country at a time when they faced discrimination both in and outside of the military,” said Rep. Sykes. “Their service helped change the course of American history, and their story reflects the importance of recognizing those who have fought to make our nation stronger. I am proud to support this bipartisan effort to ensure their contributions are honored in our nation’s capital.”

The Tuskegee Airmen trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and flew combat missions during World War II. Despite serving in a segregated military, they demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, challenging barriers and helping advance the effort to desegregate the United States Armed Forces.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-joins-house-democrats-discharge-petition-to-block-18-billion-trump-slush-fund,Rep. Sykes Joins House Democrats’ Discharge Petition to Block $1.8 Billion Trump Slush Fund,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined the full House Democratic Caucus in signing onto a discharge petition from Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08). This petition will force a vote on the No Corrupt Agreements Requiring Taxpayer Expenditures Benefitting Lawbreakers and Assorted Non-Prosecution Covenants, Handouts, and Emoluments Act (No Carte Blanche Act) of 2026 to permanently block President Trump’s effort to create a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund, one of the president’s most corrupt actions yet.

“The people of Ohio’s 13th District deserve a government that is accountable to them, not one that asks taxpayers to finance political favors,” said Rep. Sykes. “Americans witnessed the violence and chaos of January 6, and Congress must ensure taxpayer dollars can never be used to reward those who sought to overturn our democracy. I’m proud to join this effort to permanently prevent that from happening.”

The No Carte Blanche Act combines two pieces of legislation that together would permanently block these abuses:",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-halt-brandon-road-lock-and-dam-construction,Kaptur Statement on Halt of Brandon Road Lock and Dam Construction,2026-07-30,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water and Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement about the US Army Corps of Engineers stopping work on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam complex, a project in Joliet, Illinois intended to stop invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes.

""The Army Corps of Engineers has stopped work at the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. That is terrible news for our Great Lakes. Invasive carp do not belong here. If they reach the Great Lakes, they will destroy our native ecosystem. Lake Erie holds more fish and more boats than all the other Great Lakes combined. Ohio has as much at stake in this fight as any State in the basin — and so does every family that fishes, boats, or earns a living on Lake Erie and in our precious Freshwater Kingdom.

“For years, we have worked on a bipartisan basis to build a barrier program at Brandon Road that meets the needs of every affected State. Congress authorized this project, and Congress paid for it. Multiple states have made financial and land contributions for the project. The President himself directed his agencies to move it with maximum speed. The work had finally begun.

“And yet, now we learned of a stop work order through the news. The Administration and Corps of Engineers did not provide any legally-required notice to Congress nor any public information. That sends a red alert across the Great Lakes basin.

“The Corps of Engineers must resume the work at once. Congress has spoken. The Governors from the Great Lakes States have spoken. This project is under construction, and it must be built. There is no excuse for delay, and as Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and a leader of the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force I stand fully ready to use all the tools in our arsenal to ensure this vital work resumes with great haste.”

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https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-secures-20000-in-federal-arts-funding-for-akron-performance-series,"Rep. Sykes Secures $20,000 in Federal Arts Funding for Akron Performance Series",2026-07-28,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded $20,000 to Art Resources Transformations to support a multidisciplinary performance series.

The grant, awarded through the NEA’s Grants for Arts Projects program in the Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works category, will fund a series presented by Curated Storefront featuring performances by multidisciplinary artist Josh Azzarella. The series will include an installation that uses video cameras and custom software to translate light and the movements of musicians and audience members into unique, real-time audio outputs, alongside collaborations with jazz artist Theron Brown and live soundtracks generated for silent films.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for people throughout our community to celebrate local talented artists,” said Rep. Sykes. “The arts help make our community more vibrant and I look forward to how this funding helps improve our district.”",1,2026-07-29T07:41:48Z,2026-07-29T07:42:57Z
https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-taylors-bill-promoting-american-gun-manufacturing-passes-ndaa,ICYMI: Taylor’s Bill Promoting American Gun Manufacturing Passes in NDAA,2026-07-28,2026,2026-07,Republican,House,OH,David J. Taylor,T000490,taylor.house.gov,taylor,https://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) celebrated the passage of his Make American Guns Again (MAGA) Act in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on July 22, 2026, by a vote of 216-212.

“America’s military was designed to be the world’s most lethal fighting force, and I’m proud to support this legislation that will ensure our warfighters are equipped to win,"" said Congressman Taylor. “My MAGA Act will shield our weapons supply chain from dependence on foreign countries, and I’m proud to see it included in the FY27 NDAA. Our servicemembers’ success starts with confidence in the weapons they carry into battle, and my bill will do just that as they fight to protect the freedoms we hold dear.”

The FY27 NDAA aims to revitalize America’s defense industrial base by expanding U.S. production capacity, unleashing private-sector investment, and creating thousands of jobs for skilled Americans. By strengthening nuclear deterrence, expanding missile defense, and targeting resources to counter adversaries, the NDAA prioritizes investment in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture on the world stage.

Additionally, the NDAA improves servicemembers’ quality of life by raising servicemembers’ pay by 5% to 7% and improving housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.

Background:

Congressman Taylor initially introduced the MAGA Act on July 17, 2025. This bill would require the Secretary of War to submit a report to congressional defense committees no later than March 15, 2027, on the prevalence of government-issued small arms and light weapons used by America’s military that were either manufactured outside of the United States or in the U.S. by a subsidiary of a foreign-owned entity.

This bill would additionally require the Secretary of War to issue recommendations for procuring more small arms and light weapons from companies that are American-owned, operated, and located in the United States.

The report language reflecting provisions from Congressman Taylor’s MAGA Act in the FY27 NDAA is available here.

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https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-nearly-370000-hhs-grant-for-interval-brotherhood-home,"Rep. Sykes Announces Nearly $370,000 HHS Grant for Interval Brotherhood Home",2026-07-27,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Emilia Strong Sykes,S001223,sykes.house.gov,sykes,https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"AKRON, OHIO — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the Department of Health & Human Services has awarded Interval Brotherhood Home (IBH) $369,317 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Targeted Capacity Expansion: Special Projects (TCE-SP) grant program.

The award will support the continued operation of IBH’s recovery housing program, which provides safe, stable, and sober housing for clients transitioning out of residential treatment. While in the program, clients receive outpatient treatment, ongoing peer support, and connections to local employment opportunities, along with workshops designed to build practical skills and support long-term self-sufficiency.

“This federal investment in Interval Brotherhood Home will strengthen access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services for Summit County residents,” said Rep. Sykes. “It will provide individuals with the support they need to pursue recovery, and I look forward to seeing the continued impact of this funding in our community.”

“We are humbled by SAMHSA’s continued trust in our mission and deeply grateful for Congresswoman Sykes’s steadfast support of recovery efforts in Summit County,” said Jessica Rist, CEO of IBH Addiction Recovery. “Receiving this award is a powerful vote of confidence in our team and the resilience of the people we serve.”

This award is the first distribution of the more than $1.1 million in federal funding awarded by SAMHSA in February 2026 to support Interval Brotherhood Home’s recovery housing program over multiple years.

For more than 50 years, IBH Addiction Recovery has offered treatment options and supportive services for those impacted by the disease of addiction. IBH remains steadfast in its commitment to clients, partners, donors, and the communities it serves, continuing to evolve as the demands for services grow and change.",1,2026-07-28T07:37:32Z,2026-07-28T07:38:50Z
https://carey.house.gov/2026/07/24/carey-introduces-s-corporation-modernization-act-to-strengthen-small-businesses-and-promote-growth/,Carey Introduces S Corporation Modernization Act to Strengthen Small Businesses and Promote Growth,2026-07-24,2026,2026-07,Republican,House,OH,Mike Carey,C001126,carey.house.gov,carey,https://carey.house.gov/press-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced the S Corporation Modernization Act, legislation to modernize outdated tax rules affecting S corporations, helping businesses access capital, expand employee ownership, and compete in today’s economy.

“S corporations are the backbone of our economy, supporting tens of millions of jobs and driving economic growth in communities across the country,” said Rep. Carey. “Unfortunately, many of the rules governing S corporations haven’t kept pace with today’s economy and create unnecessary hurdles for S corporations, both large and small. The S Corporation Modernization Act updates these outdated policies, reduces complexity, and gives job creators the flexibility they need to invest, grow, and keep more Americans employed.”

The S Corporation Modernization Act includes several updates to the tax code, including:

Allowing S corporations to elect an inside basis adjustment following the death of a shareholder, similar to partnerships.

Modernizing passive investment income rules by raising the threshold for the so-called “Sting Tax” and repealing the automatic loss of S corporation status after three years.

Expanding employee ownership opportunities by treating employee owners similarly to ESOPs for shareholder limitation purposes.

Allowing IRAs to own S corporation stock under rules comparable to other qualified retirement plans.

Preserving suspended losses when S corporation shares transfer upon a shareholder’s death.

Repealing Section 409A to reduce unnecessary complexity surrounding deferred compensation.

Increasing the shareholder limit for S corporations from 100 to 250 to better reflect today’s business environment.

S corporations are one of the most common business structures in the United States, providing pass-through taxation while allowing businesses to raise capital, create jobs, and reinvest in their operations. The legislation builds on decades of bipartisan reforms by updating provisions that have become outdated or unnecessarily burdensome for today’s small businesses.

Full text of the bill can be found here.

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/energy-secretarys-own-lawyers-flatly-contradict-his-repeated-denials,Energy Secretary’s Own Lawyers Flatly Contradict His Repeated Denials That Politics Played Any Role in Mass Termination of Projects,2026-07-24,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development issued the following statement in response to a court filing recently made public in which the Department of Energy admits that the only reason the Trump Administration chose to terminate nearly 300 energy projects in blue states last October during the government shutdown is the fact that the projects were located in states that did not vote for the President and that are represented by Democratic Senators:

“This Administration has now admitted in court what has long been obvious: it terminated nearly 300 cost-cutting energy projects for no reason other than the fact that the states they were in did not vote for the President in the 2024 election.

“This is an astounding admission that the President and his team corruptly abused their power to kill good jobs and punish hard-working families because of their political views.

“Secretary Wright swore up and down for months that these project terminations had absolutely nothing to do with politics, and now his lawyers are declaring that, in fact, politics was the only consideration. Weaponizing the Federal government like this is outright un-American, and it’s hardworking families already struggling with sky-high costs who are suffering the consequences of this corrupt abuse of power.

“It’s good that several courts have already ruled against the terminations, and it’s high time Republicans join us to hold this Administration accountable for the President’s failure to look out for all Americans.”

On October 1, 2025, as the president was openly threatening political retribution against Democrats during the shutdown, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought posted that nearly $8 Billion in funding for cost-cutting energy projects were being terminated, stating: “The projects are in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, VT, WA.”

Hours later, the Department of Energy announced hundreds of projects had been terminated.

Secretary Chris Wright repeatedly and vociferously denied that the decision to terminate the projects had anything to do with political retribution:

OCTOBER 2: Shortly after the announcement, Secretary Wright toldCNN’s Kaitlin Collins in an interview that “these decisions are made all in the Energy Department, all based on facts.” When asked “are you punishing only blue states?”, the secretary replied “not at all.”

APRIL 15: Testimony to the House Appropriations Committee: “So let me restate again: all of the 2,270 projects we evaluated were not evaluated in any way, shape or form based on where they were. … And all of the people that worked on our project review process did not take into account any politics in the evaluation of these projects.”

APRIL 16: Testimony to the House Energy and Commerce Committee: “All of the 2,240 decisions we made did not involve politics atall.”

APRIL 22: Testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee: “We evaluated 2,271 projects, and politics and voting history played no role in any of the 2,271 decisions made. … The decisions we madewere blind on politics.”

JUNE 10: Testimony to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee: “We did not involve politics in the decision-making of our review process. …. No decisions, no decisions were made on politics. I keep hearing that charge. It's bullshit.”

But in a court filing last week that was recently made public, Secretary Wright’s own lawyers attested that none of the terminated grants were terminated “based on any programmatic, statutory, cost-reduction, or performance-based factor.” Instead, the Department conceded, “the inclusion of grants in the October notice tranche was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state, i.e., whether the recipient’s location and/or place of performance was in a Blue State or a non-Blue State. DOE will not contend that it looked beyond the prime grantee(s) to consider the political identity or geographic distribution of downstream beneficiaries of the grant funds.”

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https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-13-million-doj-awards-secure-justice-victims-abuse-and,Kaptur Announces $1.3 Million in DOJ Awards to Secure Justice for Victims of Abuse and Violence,2026-07-24,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,OH,Marcy Kaptur,K000009,kaptur.house.gov,kaptur,https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced $1.3 Million in United States Department of Justice awards for Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) based in Toledo. LAWO works to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our communities have the same access to legal resources as those who can hire an attorney. The non-profit’s Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life will receive $700,000 to support victims of abuse over the age of 50 and for the professionals that serve them. The Disability Grant Program will receive $600,000 to provide legal advocacy and consultations for abuse victims with disabilities. Both awards will be administered through the Office on Violence Against Women.

“For over a half century, legal aid organizations in our Northwest Ohio community have worked tirelessly to bring well-deserved justice and empowerment to those who need it most,” said Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-09). “I am proud to have helped secure these funds for the Legal Aid of Western Ohio to support victims of abuse and violence. Older individuals and people with disabilities face a higher risk of abuse and often have difficulty finding the resources to get help. LAWO provides much-needed relief to these victims and the professionals who investigate crimes of abuse. They can now build upon existing advocacy efforts and continue to reach people across the nearly three dozen counties they serve.”

LAWO serves individuals and families who demonstrate financial need and require legal advocacy, consultation, or representation. In 2022 alone, the organization closed 4,252 cases to protect and stabilize more than 12,000 low-income individuals in Northwest and Western Ohio. The cases ranged from housing and consumer issues to bankruptcy and education equity. LAWO offers specialized programs for domestic violence survivors and seniors. One DOJ award will specifically address the intersection of these two groups, training criminal justice professionals and other professionals who work with older victims of abuse to create safer communities. The funds will target investigation, prosecution, and victim support services for domestic violence, sexual assault, economic abuse, neglect, stalking, and abandonment against individuals aged 50 or older.

LAWO’s disability program will use its award to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people. People with disabilities are three times as likely to be sexually assaulted than people without disabilities, and there can be many barriers to receiving legal assistance. Increased funding will enhance direct services already provided to these individuals.

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