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://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nasa-administrator-ohios-got-a-good-shot-at-landing-space-academy/,NASA Administrator: Ohio’s Got a “Good Shot” at Landing Space Academy,2026-09-28,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is leading the statewide effort to bring the Space Academy to Dayton, Ohio. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke to Spectrum News about Ohio’s “good shot” at landing the academy. “NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman weighed in on Ohio as a potential Space Academy location on Sunday, saying, ‘it’s got a good shot.’” […] “‘We know Ohio is very, very interested in it,’ Isaacman said.” “Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is leading the push to bring the Space Academy to Ohio. In a press release, Moreno argues the state has premier space infrastructure, including NASA’s Glenn Research Center, the Armstrong Test Facility, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and The Ohio State University’s Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement.”",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-hud-secretary-turner-visit-youth-transitional-living-community/,"Husted, HUD Secretary Turner visit youth transitional living community",2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I was glad to host Secretary Turner today in Columbus to see this work firsthand and learn more about how we can continue supporting young people as they build a foundation for a successful future.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today hosted U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner for a visit to Huckleberry House in Columbus to see its transitional living program, which provides young people with support and resources as they work toward independence. “Having started my life in foster care, I am always encouraged by the work Ohioans are doing to support young people in need. Huckleberry House is helping young Ohioans build the skills, stability and independence to successfully transition into adulthood. I was glad to host Secretary Turner today in Columbus to see this work firsthand and learn more about how we can continue supporting young people as they build a foundation for a successful future,” said Husted. “It was a privilege to visit Huckleberry House with Senator Husted and see firsthand the important work being done to support young Ohioans navigating challenging circumstances. Their work shows what’s possible when government and community partners work together to give vulnerable youth the support and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Turner. For more than five decades, Huckleberry House has supported young people in central Ohio facing challenges such as homelessness, family conflict and mental health struggles.",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-introduces-bill-to-stop-fentanyl-trafficking/,Husted introduces bill to stop fentanyl trafficking,2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Fentanyl has devasted Ohio and has been responsible for 69% of unintentional drug overdose deaths in our state.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act. This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish clear performance metrics for detecting, deterring and seizing illicit fentanyl and identify barriers preventing an effective federal response. “Fentanyl has devasted Ohio and has been responsible for 69% of unintentional drug overdose deaths in our state. We need to do everything we can to keep this deadly drug off our streets. The federal government needs clear data to understand what’s working, identify gaps and strengthen our efforts to stop fentanyl trafficking. This bipartisan bill has already passed the House, and I look forward to championing it in the Senate and getting it signed into law to help save American lives,” said Husted. Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., involved in nearly 70% of fatal overdoses. A September 2025 Government Accountability Office report found that DHS’ ability to fully assess the effectiveness of its efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking is limited by gaps in data collection, data sharing and performance metrics. The report recommended that DHS establish a data collection program to assess the effectiveness of technologies and strategies used to detect and deter fentanyl, establish interagency information-sharing programs, and set performance goals and measures related to the department’s efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking. The Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act would require components within DHS that detect, deter and seize fentanyl to share relevant information with sections of DHS that are engaged in similar work, ensure full implementation of a program to assess DHS strategies and technologies and establish clear performance goals and measures to track how effectively the department is combating the flow of fentanyl and protecting American communities. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and Lou Correa (D-Calif.) introduced the companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill passed the House unanimously on July 13, 2026. The Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act builds on Husted’s work to combat fentanyl trafficking. He helped pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which was signed into law to make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent, closing a dangerous loophole that drug traffickers continue to exploit.",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-letter-outlines-biden-era-abortion-policies-that-enabled-ohio-tragedy/,Moreno Calls on DOJ to Review Lenient Sentence for Ohio Man Who Force-Fed Girlfriend Abortion Pills,2026-09-22,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"Moreno Letter Outlines Biden-era Abortion Policies That Enabled Ohio Tragedy WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) wrote to Attorney General Todd Blanche sounding the alarm after an Ohio man was sentenced to just six months in jail after being found guilty of force-feeding his girlfriend mail-order abortion pills. Senator Moreno also blasted the Biden-era mail-in abortion policies that allowed the perpetrator to fraudulently procure abortifacients in his wife’s name without ever setting foot in a pharmacy. “My constituent was held down and force-fed crushed-up mail-order abortion pills. When she finally physically escaped, she rushed to the hospital where she began hemorrhaging. Unsurprisingly, reckless Biden-era mail-in abortion policies are responsible for this hell-on-earth tragedy,” wrote Senator Moreno. “It is hard for me to imagine a wickedness more significant than this. What makes this even worse is that Mr. Hassan Abbas was only sentenced to six months of jail time and two years of probation” Read the full letter HERE or below. September 22, 2026",1,2026-09-23T09:45:16Z,2026-09-23T09:46:14Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-leads-ohios-push-to-bring-space-force-academy-to-ohio/,Moreno Leads Ohio’s Push to Bring Space Force Academy to Ohio,2026-09-21,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), and Ohio’s statewide leaders launched a joint effort to bring the United States Space Force Academy to Dayton, Ohio. “The Space Academy’s natural home is in Ohio, the birthplace of aviation and the epicenter of America’s space exploration,” said Senator Moreno. “President Trump knows that Ohio has the resources, the history, and the talent to get this done. Under his leadership, America isn’t just going back to the Moon, we’re staying there.” “I have worked to make Dayton and Ohio the aerospace capital of the world,” said Senator Husted. “Between growing Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, to supporting the growth of Dayton’s innovative and robust aerospace industry, we have done just that. Leveraging the strengths of Wright-Patterson and NASA-Glenn, Ohio is best possible place for the Space Academy to train future generations of aerospace leaders.” “The United States Space Academy is a great opportunity for our community. With Sen. Moreno in the lead, Ohio is making the strongest possible case for bringing the Space Academy to WPAFB, a headquarters command site for air and space research, intelligence and innovation,” said Congressman Turner. “Our region has the expertise, infrastructure, and workforce to win this historic investment, and build the next generation of American space leadership right here in Ohio.” “Ohio is home to the birthplace of aviation,” said Ohio Senate President Rob McColley. “With our rich history ranging from the Wright Brothers to Neil Armstrong it makes sense to bring Space Force Academy home to Ohio.” “Ohio continues to be at the forefront of innovation and a national leader in aerospace and defense,” said Matt Huffman, Speaker of the Ohio House. “With a long-standing history of aerospace trailblazers like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, and the Wright brothers, establishing the space academy in Ohio would build on that legacy and further strengthen our state’s role in advancing America’s national defense.” “Wright State University is committed to leveraging its existing partnerships with Wright Patterson, the Space Force, NASA, AFIT and others to assist with Ohio’s bid for the Space Academy” said WSU President Sue Edwards. “As a member of the U.S. Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise we are already focused on producing high quality graduates who are ready to step into a variety of military and civilian work roles within the Space Force.” Background: On August 28, 2026, President Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Force Academy to train the next generation of Space Force personnel, NASA scientists, and space industry leaders. As the birthplace of aviation and some of America’s most legendary astronauts, Ohio has made historic contributions to space exploration. The state is already home to some of the nation’s most premier space and aerospace infrastructure—NASA Glenn Research Center, the Armstrong Test Facility, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and The Ohio State University’s Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement. In August 2025, NASA Glenn was designated as the lead developer of the Fission Surface Power system to power long-term human presence on the Moon and eventually Mars. The center is also driving NASA’s next-generation Solar Electric Propulsion work aimed to send astronauts to Mars. Neil Armstrong Test Facility is home to the world’s largest vacuum chamber and the only in-space propulsion test facility capable of putting rockets and spacecraft through simulated high-altitude, deep-space conditions before they launch. Wright-Patt is home to the Air Force Research Laboratory, driving defense and space technology to outpace China and Russia. It is also home to the National Space Intelligence Center, the Space Force’s newest intelligence hub. Astronauts are already required to visit Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.",1,2026-09-22T09:42:49Z,2026-09-22T09:44:35Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-bill-to-protect-americans-from-footing-the-bill-for-new-data-centers-blocked-from-passage/,Husted bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers blocked from passage,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“The Ratepayer Protection Act represents the most meaningful bipartisan step Congress could take to protect the American people from higher prices for electricity.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today brought his Ratepayer Protection Act to the Senate floor, seeking its passage by unanimous consent—a process that expedites consideration of legislation in the United States Senate. A Senate Democrat objected, blocking the bill from Senate passage. The Ratepayer Protection Act would ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left paying for the energy infrastructure needed to support new data centers. Husted introduced the bill on July 16, 2026. The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 16, 2026, by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 417-3. Key excerpts include: “Mr. President, America is expected to build the equivalent of 1,000 major data centers during the next five years. “You heard that correct. “1,000 data centers within the next five years, with more than 2,000 projects currently being proposed. . . . “And we need to protect American ratepayers from footing the bill.” . . . “So, as we look to build the future, we must follow some basic principles of fairness. “The company that is creating enormous new demands for electricity should pay the costs required to serve them.” . . . “Working families, small businesses and senior citizens should not open up their electric bills and discover the pain for the power infrastructure needed by some large tech company in the world or in their neighborhood.” . . . “That is the principle behind the Ratepayer Protection Act. “When a very large electricity customer, such as the data center, connects to the grid, it can require investments in new generation transmission lines, substations and local distribution systems. “The Ratepayer Protection Act would require state utility regulators to consider standards, ensuring that large load customers pay the full, incremental cost of the infrastructure needed to serve them.” . . . “In plain language, if you create the cost, you should pay the cost.” . . . “Data centers should only be located where communities want them. “They can bring billions of dollars in private investment, construction work for electricians, pipefitters, equipment operators and other skilled trades, as well as revenue for schools and local services. “But those benefits should not come with a hidden charge of electric bills for families, farmers and small businesses.” . . . “When energy supply adequately meets demand, it helps put downward pressure on prices for consumers.” . . . “Helps people save money. “It’s what it does. “They can keep more of their paycheck for what they need to spend on for their priorities.” . . . “We can protect families and small businesses from unfair costs. “The Ratepayer Protection Act rests on a principle every American understands: pay your own way. “This is how we make sure American families are not left footing the bill for energy infrastructure required by data centers. “Most importantly, it will help the American people keep more of what they earn.” . . . “Yesterday, this bill passed the House of Representatives by a nearly unanimous vote of 417 to 3.” . . . “So, the members of the House, they did their jobs. “They stood up for the American ratepayer. “And it’s time for the Senate to do the same.” . . . “In a few moments, I’m going to ask my colleagues in the Senate to support the Ratepayer Protection Act. “Together, we can send this bill to the president’s desk for his signature.” . . . “The Ratepayer Protection Act represents the most meaningful bipartisan step Congress could take to protect the American people from higher prices for electricity. “And I’m here today because we can get this done.” . . . “I am proud to have led this effort in the United States Senate. “And I’m going to urge unanimous consent for this commonsense bill.”",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-moreno-lead-effort-to-stop-illegal-immigrants-from-obtaining-drivers-licenses/,"Husted, Moreno lead effort to stop illegal immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens: these twenty governments are putting American lives at risk by issuing ‘drive-only’ licenses and should not be rewarded with federal taxpayer dollars.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today introduced the Red Light Act. This bill would help prohibit illegal immigrants from obtaining a driver’s license by withholding federal transportation funding from states that have enacted laws to provide driver’s licenses or identification cards to individuals who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. “America continues to see the tragic results of the Biden administration’s open border and sanctuary policies. Just last month, an Ohioan was killed in a car accident because of a failed Connecticut state policy that gave a driver’s license to an immigrant who entered our country illegally. Eighteen other states and the District of Columbia also allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This is wrong and must be changed,” said Husted. “Ohio does not issue these licenses—and other states should follow our lead. Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens: these twenty governments are putting American lives at risk by issuing ‘drive-only’ licenses and should not be rewarded with federal taxpayer dollars. The Red Light Act would hold these states accountable and save Americans’ lives on the road,” Husted concluded. “How many more Ohio families have to bury their loved ones who were murdered by illegal immigrants who never should have been behind the wheel, before Democrats finally admit enough is enough? This epidemic has gone on too long. We refuse to let another ‘drive-only’ license be handed out to people who have no business being in our communities in the first place. Not one more,” said Moreno.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Red Light Act would direct the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to withhold a state’s share of certain federal highway funds if the state has enacted a law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses or other identification cards. The bill applies to funding from the National Highway Performance Program, Highway Safety Improvement Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. Withheld funds would instead be distributed to states that do not issue driver’s licenses or identification cards to immigrants not lawfully present in the United States. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) introduced the companion bill to the Red Light Act in the House of Representatives. As the only Republican Senator with experience serving as Secretary of State, Husted is leading the charge on this issue. Background: On Aug. 29, 2026, an Ohioan was killed in a car crash in Fulton County. The other driver, Washington G. Naula Ochoa, was an illegal immigrant who had obtained a “drive-only” license in Connecticut. Ochoa has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Between Aug. 29, 2026, and Sept. 6, 2026, three Ohioans were killed in car crashes caused by immigrants who entered the country illegally. A “drive-only” license is a type of driver’s license issued by some states to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status or provide a Social Security number. Ohio does not issue “drive-only” licenses to illegal immigrants. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires applicants to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States. On Sept. 3, 2026, Husted wrote to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the departments to prohibit states from issuing “drive-only” driver’s licenses to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status. On Sept. 9, 2026, Husted wrote to 19 U.S. governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C. in strong opposition to policies in their states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain “drive-only” driver’s licenses and urging them to end such policies.",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-husted-bill-would-ban-drive-only-licenses-for-illegal-aliens/,"Moreno, Husted Bill Would Ban Drive-Only Licenses for Illegal Aliens",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Red Light Act to prohibit illegal aliens from obtaining “drive-only” licenses by withholding federal funds from states who issue them to those who cannot provide proof of citizenship. “How many more Ohio families have to bury their loved ones who were murdered by illegal immigrants who never should have been behind the wheel, before Democrats finally admit enough is enough? This epidemic has gone on too long,” said Senator Moreno. “We refuse to let another ‘drive-only’ license be handed out to people who have no business being in our communities in the first place. Not one more.” “America continues to see the tragic results of the Biden administration’s open border and sanctuary policies. Just last month, an Ohioan was killed in a car accident because of a failed Connecticut state policy that gave a driver’s license to an immigrant who entered our country illegally. Eighteen other states and the District of Columbia also allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This is wrong and must be changed,” said Senator Husted. “Ohio does not issue these licenses—and other states should follow our lead. Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens: these twenty governments are putting American lives at risk by issuing ‘drive-only’ licenses and should not be rewarded with federal taxpayer dollars. The Red Light Act would hold these states accountable and save Americans’ lives on the road,” Senator Husted concluded. Background: On August 29, 2026, an Ohioan was killed in a car crash caused by an illegal alien who obtained a “drive-only” license in Connecticut. Following this deadly accident, Senator Moreno sent a letter to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont demanding answers. In the week that followed, between August 29 and September 6, 2026, three Ohioans were killed in crashes caused by illegal aliens. A “drive-only” license is a license issued by some states to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status or provide a Social Security Number. The Red Light Act directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to withhold a state’s share of federal highway funds from any state that allows illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses or other forms of identification. Withheld funds would then be redistributed to states that do not issue driver’s licenses to illegal aliens.",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-speaks-on-protecting-college-sports-opportunities-for-american-student-athletes/,Husted speaks on protecting college sports opportunities for American student-athletes,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“If you ask Congress to protect college sports, you should be protecting it for American student-athletes.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today highlighting the need for Congress to protect college sports opportunities for American student-athletes. Husted spoke in support of his bill with Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), the Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics (TEAM USA) Act. The TEAM USA Act would protect opportunities for American student-athletes by limiting international student-athlete (ISA) participation to no more than 20% of each varsity sports team. Each year, NCAA Division I and II schools provide more than $4 billion in athletic scholarships to over 197,000 student-athletes. Since 2001, the number of ISAs receiving scholarships has nearly tripled, from approximately 8,945 to roughly 25,000 today. Only about 2% of American high school athletes receive an athletic scholarship. In several Division I sports, ISAs account for more than a third of participants, with some exceeding 60%. Key excerpts include: “I rise today to speak about the future of college athletics and American student-athletes. “Congress is being asked to take action to save college sports. “Well, as we consider what we need to do to save college sports, we better make sure that we’re focused on saving it for American student-athletes.” . . . “For generations, college sports have become a part of our culture, particularly in a state like Ohio. “A lot of states love their college sports. “It’s part of American culture. “And it is an important part of campus life for many American students.” . . . “I grew up very rural and went to high school in a small town, and no one in my family had attended college. . . . “The only thing I wanted to do as a kid was to play college football.” . . . “For me, I ended up playing football at the University of Dayton.” . . . “The good news is that if you develop that character that you get from sports like football, where you get knocked down and you’ve got to get back up, you learn never to quit. “That’s why sports are such an important part of people’s lives.” . . . “I would never have developed that character without the opportunity to play sports. “And I tell you today, there’s no way I’d be standing here as a U.S. Senator if it weren’t for college athletics giving me the chance to develop myself from a kid who grew up where I didn’t know anybody that went to college, to somebody who not only graduated, but got a chance to succeed in athletics.” . . . “And I want that for everybody in this country.” . . . “But increasingly, American student-athletes are being denied this opportunity because more and more roster spots are going to student-athletes who are from other nations.” . . . “While the Protect College Sports Act takes a material step towards making our nation’s college sports competitive again, one critical omission exists in it. “It doesn’t look out for American student-athletes in their academic and athletic journeys.” . . . “And there’s no incentive for colleges to prioritize American student athletes. “And with the NIL funds that are coming in, it’s going to create a bigger and bigger incentive for pro-athletes from other nations to come play college sports in America and take roster spots away from American citizens.” . . . “If you ask Congress to protect college sports, you should be protecting it for American student athletes. “And that’s why, Mr. President, I introduced the Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics Act, the TEAM USA Act, with House Education and Workforce Chair Walberg. “The TEAM USA Act would encourage universities to prioritize American students when recruiting the best talent.” . . . “And the proposal places a 20% cap on international student roster spots per sport, with delayed implementation, so that current student-athletes are not disrupted. “So, understand I’m not calling for a ban. “We welcome international student athletes to America for 20% of the roster spots. “That’s fine. “But we have some rosters in which there is not a single United States citizen on that roster.” . . . “As Congress considers the future of NIL and college sports, protecting opportunities for American student-athletes must come first. “American colleges and universities are increasingly giving scholarships and these limited roster spots to foreign athletes. “The growth of NIL money only creates more incentives for foreign athletes to cash in on the American system at the expense of student-athletes in this country.” . . . “We can balance both. We can find a way to welcome the best from other nations and protect roster spots for American student-athletes.”",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-applauds-senate-confirmation-of-southern-district-judge-byrne/,Moreno Applauds Senate Confirmation of Southern District Judge Byrne,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) praised the Senate confirmation of Matthew Byrne to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Ohio. “Judge Byrne has devoted his entire career to vigorously defending the Constitution and tirelessly fighting for the people of Ohio,” said Senator Moreno. “He has served our nation with unwavering integrity and dedication, and I am confident he will continue to uphold the highest standards of justice as the U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Ohio.” The Southern District Court functions as a federal trial court, resolving legal conflicts involving federal laws and the U.S. Constitution. The court serves over five million citizens across 48 counties.",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-walberg-lead-bicameral-bill-to-protect-college-sports-opportunities-for-american-student-athletes/,"Husted, Walberg lead bicameral bill to protect college sports opportunities for American student-athletes",2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“If the U.S. Congress is being asked to ‘save college sports’ we should save it for American student-athletes.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) in introducing the Training and Education for Americans Members in University Sports and Athletics (TEAM USA) Act. The bill would protect opportunities for American student-athletes by limiting international student-athlete (ISA) participation to no more than 20% of each varsity sports team. “As Congress considers the future of NIL and college sports, protecting opportunities for American student-athletes must come first. American colleges and universities are increasingly giving scholarships and limited roster spots to foreign athletes, and the growth of NIL money only creates more incentive for foreign athletes to cash in on the American system. If the U.S. Congress is being asked to ‘save college sports’ we should save it for American student-athletes,” said Husted. “American colleges and universities should first and foremost provide opportunities for American students. College athletics provides a pathway to world-class education and opportunities that last a lifetime. This bill restores balance by protecting roster spots for American student-athletes. America has built the strongest collegiate athletic system in the world, and we should make sure it continues to develop the next generation of American students and American Olympians,” said Walberg. Each year, NCAA Division I and II schools provide more than $4 billion in athletic scholarships to over 197,000 student-athletes. Since 2001, the number of ISAs receiving scholarships has nearly tripled, from approximately 8,945 to roughly 25,000 today. Only about 2% of American high school athletes receive an athletic scholarship. In several Division I sports, ISAs account for more than a third of participants, with some exceeding 60%. The TEAM USA Act would: Amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require colleges and universities participating in Title IV federal student aid programs to limit ISA participation to no more than 20% of each varsity team’s roster. Schools would also be required to report ISA participation on each team annually to the U.S. Department of Education and the applicable athletic association. Aim to strengthen the American Olympic development pipeline. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 65% of Team USA were current, former or incoming NCAA student-athletes. However, of the 1,036 NCAA-affiliated athletes who competed in Paris, only 385 represented the United States, with the other 63% competing for other nations. Ensure that every team can roster at least 1 ISA if they so choose. Take effect beginning with the 2029-2030 academic year, to minimize disruption to current student athletes already on campus and giving schools and athletic programs time to adjust recruiting practices.",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-signal-akron-highlights-husteds-efforts-to-secure-funding-for-stark-state-cdl-program-helping-ohioan-double-salary/,"ICYMI: Signal Akron highlights Husted’s efforts to secure funding for Stark State CDL program, helping Ohioan double salary",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“‘This program gave me opportunities I didn’t know were possible,’ said Pitre, who is from Carrollton, a rural community about an hour southeast of Akron.” COLUMBUS – An article from Signal Akron highlights Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) efforts to secure $875,000 for Stark State College’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Instruction Center to support the construction of classrooms, offices, a computer lab and workspace for students. Husted visited Stark State last month to see the CDL facility and meet with students. Key excerpts from the article include: “Chase Pitre wanted a better way to support his family. He’s a husband-to-be and the father of a 2-year old. So he signed up for Stark State College’s commercial driver’s license program.” . . . “Upon completing the five-week course, Pitre was hired at Marathon, where, for the past two and a half months, he’s transported crude oil across Ohio and into West Virginia. He said he more than doubled his previous salary working in emergency medical services.” . . . “‘This program gave me opportunities I didn’t know were possible,’ said Pitre, who is from Carrollton, a rural community about an hour southeast of Akron.” . . . “The new-look facility was supported by a $875,000 grant secured earlier this year.” . . . “Pitre spent last Thursday at his old mobile classroom, discussing opportunities the program gave him. He also thanked Sen. Jon Husted — he visited an ongoing class to speak with students about the importance of trucking jobs — for helping secure the grant for the new building.” . . . “During Husted’s visit, Stark State President Para Jones thanked him and the GAR Foundation for contributing to the new facility, which breaks ground next month.” . . .",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-calls-on-states-to-end-drive-only-licenses-for-illegal-immigrants/,Husted calls on states to end “drive-only” licenses for illegal immigrants,2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“No state should allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today wrote to 19 U.S. governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C. in strong opposition to policies in their states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain “drive-only” driver’s licenses and urging them to end such policies. Nineteen states, as well as the District of Columbia, currently allow illegal immigrants to obtain “drive-only” licenses. Those jurisdictions are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia. A “drive-only” license is a type of driver’s license issued by some states to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status or provide a Social Security number. The issue came into focus in Ohio on Aug. 29, 2026, when an Ohioan was killed in a car crash in Fulton County. The other driver, Washington G. Naula Ochoa, was an illegal immigrant who had obtained a “drive-only” license in Connecticut. Ochoa has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Ohio does not issue “drive-only” licenses to illegal immigrants. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles maintains requirements limiting the issuance of Ohio driver’s licenses to U.S. citizens and individuals who can prove lawful presence in the United States. This letter comes after Husted wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sept. 3, 2026, urging the departments to prohibit states from issuing “drive-only” driver’s licenses to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status. “I write today in strong opposition to your state’s policies that allow its motor vehicle system to issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. These licenses, commonly referred to as ‘drive-only’ licenses, provide road privileges to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful presence in the United States, erode public trust, and put Americans at risk,” wrote the lawmaker. “No state should allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Policies such as this not only put Americans at risk, but they continue to reward the behavior of impermissibly entering or remaining in the United States without legal status,” he continued. “In the past eleven days, three Ohioans have been killed in car crashes caused by immigrants who illegally entered the United States,” he added. “In the state of Ohio, individuals must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States to receive any state identification card, including driver’s licenses. Additionally, Ohio law requires the word ‘noncitizen’ to be printed on state identification cards and driver’s licenses issued to noncitizens lawfully present in the United States,” he wrote. “I implore you to reverse course on these dangerous policies and instead adopt common-sense policies, like those in Ohio, to ensure that those obtaining driver’s licenses are legally present in our nation,” he concluded.",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-secures-20-million-for-greater-cleveland-regional-transit-authority/,Husted secures $20 million for Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority,2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I’m proud to have secured this investment to repair seven stations across the city, increase access to the downtown area from the eastern suburbs and provide reliable transportation for workers and visitors.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $20 million in federal funding for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) Green Line Light Rail Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Platform Rehabilitation project. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). Several Green Line Light Rail station platforms are antiquated and in poor condition, and they are the last remaining light rail station platforms in the GCRTA system that are not ADA-compliant. The funding will rehabilitate seven stations, bringing them into compliance with the ADA and ensuring all GCRTA stations are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The funding comes after Husted wrote a letter to Federal Transit Administration Director Jamie Pfister urging support for GCRTA’s application. “Greater Cleveland is currently dealing with crumbling platforms and deteriorated sidewalks limiting access for individuals with disabilities. I’m proud to have secured this investment to repair seven stations across the city, increase access to the downtown area from the eastern suburbs and provide reliable transportation for workers and visitors. This will strengthen the city’s economy and drive long-term regional prosperity,”said Husted. “This award represents a major milestone for GCRTA and Greater Cleveland. Once this work is complete, every rail station in our system will be ADA accessible. These improvements will expand access to the Green Line and strengthen connections between the eastern suburbs and downtown for those who live, work and visit Greater Cleveland. We are grateful to Senator Husted for his support and for recognizing the important role accessible, reliable public transportation plays in driving Ohio’s economy forward,” said India L. Birdsong Terry, GCRTA General Manager and CEO. ASAP provides funding to states and local government authorities to help finance capital projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for persons with disabilities, by increasing the number of existing stations or facilities that are fully accessible. The grant allocation builds on Husted’s work as a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Senate Appropriations Committee. In these roles, Husted has been a strong advocate for strengthening Ohio’s infrastructure and ensuring that appropriated funds are obligated to projects that will serve Ohioans. In August 2026, Husted secured funding for the City of Toledo and City of Fairfield infrastructure projects.",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-visits-circleville-womens-center-cincinnati-manufacturer/,"Husted visits Circleville women’s center, Cincinnati manufacturer",2026-09-08,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Every time I travel throughout Ohio, I’m reminded that we have some of the best workers and organizations in the country.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited Elizabeth’s Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Circleville and SENCO in Cincinnati to meet with leadership and learn more about the work both organizations are doing to support Ohio families and strengthen the state’s workforce. “Every time I travel throughout Ohio, I’m reminded that we have some of the best workers and organizations in the country. Elizabeth’s Hope Pregnancy Resource Center is providing new and expecting mothers with critical support and resources, while SENCO is creating good jobs and manufacturing essential products right here in Cincinnati. I enjoyed spending time with both organizations today and seeing the positive impact they’re having in their communities,” said Husted. Elizabeth’s Hope Pregnancy Resource Center provides free, confidential medical and educational support for women and families navigating unplanned pregnancies across southern Ohio. As someone who started his life in a foster home, Husted has long advocated for children in foster care, expectant mothers and families pursuing adoption. In May, the Senate passed Husted’s resolution recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. He is also leading two bills to safeguard adoptions and support families. Husted’s bill, the ADOPT Act, would combat exploitation by unlicensed adoption intermediaries and protect both adoptees and expectant mothers. Husted is also leading the Hospital Adoption Education Act, which would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop training for certain health care professionals to provide accurate, ethical and unbiased information to expectant mothers when considering adoption. At SENCO, Husted met with company leadership and workers for an overview of the global manufacturer headquartered in Cincinnati. SENCO is a global leader of pneumatic and electric fastening systems and fasteners, and their products are distributed and sold in more than 40 countries worldwide. Today, about 80% of the company’s 400 U.S. workers are based in Cincinnati. This visit builds on Husted’s work to support small businesses. In the Senate, Husted is supporting the: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act: This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. AI for Mainstreet Act: This bill would provide training, guidance and support to American small businesses looking to implement AI into their businesses. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act: This bill would eliminate the requirement for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department, which is burdensome and overreaching. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July 2025, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio, including:",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-acting-labor-secretary-sonderling-celebrate-labor-day-with-ohio-workers/,"Husted, Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling celebrate Labor Day with Ohio workers",2026-09-07,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Ohio’s workers, job creators and innovators are the backbone of our economy and the reason our state is the number one place to do business.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling for a visit to Yarder Manufacturing and the Fulton County Fair to celebrate Labor Day and meet with Ohio workers, small-business owners and community members. “Ohio’s workers, job creators and innovators are the backbone of our economy and the reason our state is the number one place to do business. I was honored to join Acting Secretary Sonderling on Labor Day to celebrate their hard work and see firsthand the people and businesses driving our state’s success and keeping Ohio moving forward,”said Husted. Yarder Manufacturing specializes in high-quality production sheet metal fabrication. Husted and Sonderling visited the shop floor to learn more about the company’s operations and met with workers and company leadership. At the Fulton County Fair, Husted and Sonderling met with small-business owners, vendors and fair participants to discuss the challenges facing Ohio’s small businesses and workforce. This builds on Husted’s work to support small businesses. In the Senate, Husted is supporting the: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act: This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. AI for Mainstreet Act: This bill would provide training, guidance and support to American small businesses looking to implement AI into their businesses. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act: This bill would eliminate the requirement for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department, which is burdensome and overreaching. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July 2025, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio, including:",1,2026-09-08T09:24:24Z,2026-09-08T09:26:10Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-dayton-for-defense-industry-roundtable-the-abilities-connection-visit/,"Husted in Dayton for defense-industry roundtable, The Abilities Connection visit",2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“It’s always great to be back in the Miami Valley spending time with the people and organizations helping to make our state stronger.” DAYTON, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) was in the Dayton area this week, hosting a defense-industry roundtable with innovative leaders working to keep our nation safe. He also visited The Abilities Connection (TAC) Industries in Springfield, meeting with company leadership and touring their facility. “Ohio’s defense industry is a critical part of our economy, supporting 113,000 jobs across the state. I was proud to sit down with Dayton-area defense leaders to hear directly from them about the opportunities and challenges facing the industry and how we can continue supporting this important work. At The Abilities Connection, I saw firsthand how Ohioans with disabilities are gaining skills, building independence and contributing to our workforce. It’s always great to be back in the Miami Valley spending time with the people and organizations helping make our state stronger,” said Husted. Husted met with Dayton-area defense companies to discuss how Ohio can continue leading the way for our nation’s defense and how he can continue supporting this critical work in the U.S. Senate. Husted has supported Ohio’s defense manufacturing industry through legislation, including the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which strengthens America’s military and supports Ohio’s critical role in the nation’s defense industrial base. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio: Full and immediate expensing for investments in machinery, equipment, technology and software through bonus depreciation Doubles small business expensing limits for new investments in machinery, equipment, technology and software Permanent and immediate expensing for research and development costs Full expensing for investments in new factories Permanently expands the interest write-off available to businesses and manufacturers Cuts taxes on tips and overtime, saving tipped and overtime workers up to $1,750 per year TAC Industries is a nonprofit that provides employment, training and community services to individuals with disabilities. Earlier this year, TAC secured major contract renewals with the U.S. Air Force to manufacturer their cargo nets. At TAC, Husted discussed the importance of domestic production, reshoring supply chains, supporting America’s military and ways to continue strengthening Ohio’s workforce, highlighting his Upward Mobility Act. Husted introduced the Upward Mobility Act in January. The bill seeks to reform federal public assistance programs, end the benefits cliff and incentivize career growth. Americans receiving federal public assistance face a benefits cliff when they experience a significant or complete loss of federal resources due to a small increase in income. Americans receiving benefits may earn a raise, or work more hours, but instead of increasing their total earnings, they end up worse off, because their federal assistance drops sharply. The Upward Mobility Act would create a five-year pilot program for five states to combine funding from multiple federal anti-poverty programs into a single funding stream. States would be free to utilize savings from administrative streamlining, reduced bureaucracy, as well as resources from nonprofit and private sectors to design and invest in programs that prevent benefits cliffs while providing for the immediate needs of vulnerable populations.",1,2026-09-08T09:24:24Z,2026-09-08T09:26:10Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-calls-for-national-ban-on-drivers-licenses-for-illegal-immigrants/,Husted calls for national ban on driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I urge you to act swiftly to ensure that no other family is devastated by the consequences of these failed policies.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the departments to prohibit states from issuing “drive-only” driver’s licenses to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status. On Aug. 29, 2026, an Ohioan was killed in a car crash in Fulton County, Ohio. The other driver, Washington G. Naula Ochoa, was an illegal immigrant who had obtained a “drive-only” license in Connecticut. Ochoa has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. A “drive-only” license is a type of driver’s license issued by some states to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status or provide a Social Security number. Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicleshas maintained requirements limiting the issuance of Ohio driver’s licenses to U.S. citizens and lawful residents. In his letter, Husted urged the departments to establish the same standard nationwide as Ohio and prevent states from issuing driver’s licenses to individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful immigration status. “I write to urge your departments to take swift and decisive action to prohibit state Departments of Motor Vehicles from issuing driver’s licenses to individuals who cannot provide documentation of their lawful presence in the United States, commonly referred to as ‘drive-only’ licenses. Currently, nineteen states and the District of Columbia allow illegal immigrants to obtain ‘drive-only’ driver’s licenses,” wrote the lawmaker. “On August 29, 2026, an Ohio resident tragically lost their life following a car accident in which Washington G. Naula Ochoa, an illegal immigrant who entered the United States without inspection, failed to yield at a stop sign,” he continued. “Despite being illegally present in the United States, Washington G. Naula Ochoa obtained a ‘drive-only’ license from the state of Connecticut,” he wrote. “In the state of Ohio, individuals must provide documentary proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States to receive any state identification card, including driver’s licenses,” he wrote. “Federal regulations can build on this work and prohibit states from issuing driver’s licenses of any kind to illegal immigrants, and incentivize states to follow Ohio’s lead in designating noncitizen status on driver’s licenses granted to lawfully present noncitizens,” he continued. “The ‘drive-only’ initiatives for illegal immigrants championed by state governments across the country are not merely lapses in judgment; they are extensions of failed immigration policies that place Americans at risk. Thank you again for your commitment to protecting the American people. I urge you to act swiftly to ensure that no other family is devastated by the consequences of these failed policies,” he concluded.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-cleveland-at-kent-state-university-cleveland-clinic/,"Husted in Cleveland at Kent State University, Cleveland Clinic",2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Cleveland is leading the way in preparing the next generation of health care professionals and advancing the medical breakthroughs that will improve lives here in Ohio and around the world.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited Kent State University’s Independence Campus and joined Cleveland Clinic leadership to celebrate the opening of two new state-of-the-art research buildings in the Cleveland Innovation District. “Cleveland is leading the way in preparing the next generation of health care professionals and advancing the medical breakthroughs that will improve lives here in Ohio and around the world. From Kent State training students for careers in health care to Cleveland Clinic investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, it was great to see firsthand the people and institutions helping make Cleveland a national leader in health care,” said Husted. Husted visited Kent State University’s Independence Campus to learn more about the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine, the only fully public podiatric medical school in the United States. Husted later joined Cleveland Clinic leadership to celebrate the opening of two new state-of-the-art research buildings, part of the largest research investment in the organization’s more than 100-year history. The buildings were supported by investments from the State of Ohio and JobsOhio as part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a unique public-private initiative that brings together the state, JobsOhio, Cleveland’s health care and higher education institutions to drive transformative research, education, job creation and commercialization opportunities in Ohio. Husted helped lead the effort to establish the Cleveland Innovation District while serving as Ohio’s lieutenant governor. “We are grateful to the State of Ohio, JobsOhio, our Cleveland Innovation District partners and the many teams who made the opening of these new advanced research facilities possible. These buildings will accelerate scientific discovery while strengthening Cleveland as a destination for healthcare, research and innovation. This is an important milestone for the future of healthcare in our region and beyond,” said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-columbus-at-energy-affordability-summit/,Husted in Columbus at Energy Affordability Summit,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“If we want to make things more affordable for Americans, we must make energy more affordable.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today delivered remarks at the Energy Affordability Summit in Columbus, highlighting Ohio’s role as a leading energy-producing and manufacturing state and welcoming energy leaders from across the country to the summit. Husted introduced U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Arnold Ventures Co-Founder and Co-Chair John Arnold for the summit’s discussion. “Ohio is a top 10 energy state. We have nuclear, solar, wind, oil, gas and coal. If we want to make things more affordable for Americans, we must make energy more affordable. That means ensuring we have reliable, abundant energy and fixing the policies that stand in the way of producing it. Ohio has the resources to help power America, and we need to put them to work. It was great to join leaders from across the country today who are focused on making energy more affordable for Americans,” said Husted. The Energy Affordability Summit brings together state and federal elected officials, energy experts, and business and labor leaders from Ohio and across the country to outline a path toward greater American energy affordability and highlight the urgent need for permitting reform. Husted is championing several efforts in the Senate to lower energy costs for Americans:",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-moreno-balderson-back-disaster-declaration-for-ohio-following-severe-storms/,"Husted, Moreno, Balderson back disaster declaration for Ohio following severe storms",2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“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.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) today in urging President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to grant a major disaster declaration for Ohio following devastating damage caused by severe storms that moved through Ohio on Aug. 10-23, 2026. The letter backs the request made on Sept. 2, 2026, by Gov. Mike DeWine for a major disaster declaration. 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,” wrote the lawmakers. “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,” they continued. “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,” they 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, Disaster Case Management and Disaster Legal Services, for 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 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 letter 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.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-reveals-connecticut-governor-gave-drivers-license-to-illegal-who-killed-ohioan-demands-answers/,"Moreno Reveals Connecticut Governor Gave Driver’s License to Illegal Who Killed Ohioan, Demands Answers",2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) revealed that the state of Connecticut gave a driver’s license to an illegal alien who killed Ohioan Austin Karr Grimes over the weekend, as part of the state’s “drive-only” license policy. Connecticut has issued nearly 60,700 “drive-only” licenses to illegal aliens. Read the full text of the letter HERE.",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-visits-lima-tank-plant/,Husted visits Lima Tank Plant,2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“The Lima Tank Plant is the only tank manufacturing facility in North America, and Ohioans are building the equipment critical to our nation’s defense.” View Husted’s remarks here. LIMA, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima to see its operations, meet with its workforce and discuss the facility’s critical role in America’s defense industrial base. Husted also met with workers to discuss the facility’s funding needs and the importance of maintaining a strong defense manufacturing workforce in Ohio. “The Lima Tank Plant is the only tank manufacturing facility in North America, and I saw firsthand how Ohioans are building the equipment critical to our nation’s defense. Ohioans can count on me to make sure the state has resources to produce the tanks and vehicles our armed forces rely on,” said Husted. JSMC, colloquially known as the “Lima Tank Plant,” is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility and the only industrial facility in North America that produces tanks. Husted has supported Ohio’s defense manufacturing industry through legislation, including the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which strengthens America’s military and supports Ohio’s critical role in the nation’s defense industrial base. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July 2025, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio, including:",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-views-storm-damage-in-reynoldsburg-meets-with-working-families-in-cincinnati/,"Husted views storm damage in Reynoldsburg, meets with working families in Cincinnati",2026-08-28,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“These conversations reinforce my priority as I serve in the U.S. Senate—to make sure Ohio families have more opportunities to save, spend and invest in the priorities that matter most to them.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited Reynoldsburg to receive an update on storm damage and recovery efforts before traveling to Cincinnati to host a roundtable with working Ohioans from southwestern Ohio to discuss ways to make life more affordable. “Today, I had the chance to again see firsthand how our communities are recovering from the storms we faced earlier this month. I requested expedited federal assistance because Ohio communities deserve the resources they need to recover and rebuild as quickly as possible. I also had the opportunity to hear directly from working Ohioans in Cincinnati about what we can do to make life more affordable. These conversations reinforce my priority as I serve in the U.S. Senate—to make sure Ohio families have more opportunities to save, spend and invest in the priorities that matter most to them,” said Husted. The Reynoldsburg visit comes after Husted wrote a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency 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. At the roundtable, Husted met with academic, business, faith and community leaders to discuss his work in the Senate to make life more affordable for working families. Husted supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Ohioans by including: No tax on tips: More than 6 million taxpayers have benefited, providing relief for service workers who depend on gratuity. No tax on overtime: More than 25 million taxpayers have claimed the provision, giving essential workers—factory workers, linemen, police officers, nurses, and more—a new break on their hard-earned extra hours. A permanent 20% tax deduction for small businesses: Delivering $4,600 in average relief to 8 million entrepreneurs. Enhanced deductions for seniors: More than 30 million seniors have claimed the provision. An increased child tax credit of $2,200: More than 34 million families have claimed the provision. A partially refundable adoption tax credit of up to $5,000. Prevented a tax hike that would have cost the average family of four earning $80,000 about $1,700 MORE in federal taxes. Husted introduced the Upward Mobility Act in January. The bill seeks to reform federal public assistance programs, end the benefits cliff and incentivize career growth. A benefits cliff occurs when Americans receiving federal public assistance experience a significant or complete loss of federal resources after a small increase in income. Americans receiving benefits may earn a raise or work more hours, but instead of increasing their total earnings, they end up worse off because their federal assistance drops sharply. He also worked to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This package is the largest housing bill to move through Congress in at least a decade. The package reflects years of bipartisan, bicameral work and incorporates priorities from the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and White House into a unified package to address America’s housing affordability crisis. The legislation focuses on the root cause of rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, lowering costs for families, protecting taxpayers and preserving local control.",1,2026-08-31T11:22:56Z,2026-08-31T11:24:00Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-northeast-ohio-with-educators-affordable-housing-advocates/,"Husted in northeast Ohio with educators, affordable housing advocates",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“In northeast Ohio, students are gaining the skills they need to fill in-demand jobs, while housing leaders are working to expand opportunities for Ohioans to afford a home.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited Stark State College to see its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) facility and hosted a roundtable with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on making housing more affordable for Ohio families. “One of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate is making life more affordable for working families. In northeast Ohio, students are gaining the skills they need to fill in-demand jobs, while housing leaders are working to expand opportunities for Ohioans to afford a home. It was inspiring to see that work happening today, and I always leave these conversations encouraged by the people who are working to make a difference in their communities,” said Husted. Husted secured $875,000 for Stark State College’s CDL Instruction Center to support the construction of classrooms, offices, a computer lab and workspace for students. The facility will employ 20 Ohioans and train 220 CDL drivers each year. During the housing roundtable, Husted met with housing leaders from across the state to discuss ways to increase the supply of housing and create more affordable opportunities for Ohioans. In the Senate, Husted is working on several efforts to make housing more affordable:",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-calls-for-investigation-over-south-koreas-exploitation-of-american-businesses/,Moreno Calls for Investigation Over South Korea’s Exploitation of American Businesses,2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling for a formal investigation, including potential Section 301 tariffs, into South Korea’s aggressive regulatory campaign against American businesses such as Coupang. Seoul exploited a data breach as a pretext to weaponize regulators against U.S. companies despite decades of American security and economic support. “Reciprocity is not optional. I respectfully request that USTR initiate a formal investigation under available authorities, including Section 301 if warranted, pursue consultations under our trade agreements, and prepare proportionate countermeasures to restore fair treatment for American companies,” wrote Senator Moreno. “The United States has stood by South Korea through war and reconstruction; I will not stand by while Seoul ungratefully weaponizes its government against the very innovators who help power both our economies.” Read the full text of the letter HERE or below. August 27, 2026 The Honorable Jamieson Greer United States Trade Representative Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Greer, I write to urge immediate action by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) to address the sustained and aggressive targeting of American companies by the Government of the Republic of Korea (“South Korea”). Seoul is currently conducting a campaign of open hostility toward foreign enterprises through onerous compliance requirements, excessive monetary fines, criminal prosecution of business executives, and biased regulatory enforcement. Alarmingly, South Korea’s aggression is disproportionately directed at American companies, undermining our longstanding alliance and trade agreements. In their own words, American companies in South Korea face “lack of due process and procedural unfairness.” This is unacceptable and cannot continue unanswered. More than 70 years ago, the United States lost nearly 37,000 lives in the Korean War defending the people of South Korea from communist aggression. American forces, alongside our Korean partners, stopped the advance that would have extinguished freedom on the peninsula. In the decades that followed, the United States provided the security umbrella, economic assistance, open markets, technology cooperation, and investment climate that allowed South Korea to rise into one of the world’s leading economies. For over half a century, the United States has underwritten the presence of nearly 30,000 troops, extended nuclear deterrence against the North Korean threat, funded joint defense capabilities, and maintained preferential market access that has enabled South Korean industry to flourish. Today, the United States continues to financially bolster South Korea and the greater region’s security through forward-deployed forces, intelligence sharing, and advanced weapons systems—costs singularly borne by tax-paying American families. Thus, it is outrageous that South Korea has repaid this partnership with systematic discrimination against American companies. One particularly damning example is the regulatory crusade waged against Coupang Inc. and its South Korean subsidiary (“Coupang”). Coupang, headquartered in the United States and operating as the largest online retailer in South Korea, referred to as the ‘Amazon of Asia,’ is a shining example of joint American-South Korean innovation. However, Coupang has recently faced a regulatory “whole-of-government assault.” Following a data breach in 2025, Coupang has been forced to endure sweeping investigations from ten different government agencies, threats to suspend operations, and government portrayals of Coupang as a criminal organization. Disturbingly, South Korea also imposed on Coupang the largest monetary fine it has ever levied on a single company, and several of Coupang’s executives, including American citizens, are facing criminal charges in South Korea. This specific data breach deserves investigation and may warrant even-handed enforcement. However, the larger pattern emerging in South Korea is cause for intense concern. Seoul has weaponized a small incident into a pretext for widespread weaponization against American enterprise. This practice, well documented outside the Coupang case study, is deeply unfair to American businesses, workers, investors, and exporters. Such conduct also violates the spirit and letter of recently negotiated bilateral trade understandings, which prohibit discriminatory regulatory practices. Reciprocity is not optional. I respectfully request that USTR initiate a formal investigation under available authorities, including Section 301 if warranted, pursue consultations under our trade agreements, and prepare proportionate countermeasures to restore fair treatment for American companies. The United States has stood by South Korea through war and reconstruction; I will not stand by while Seoul ungratefully weaponizes its government against the very innovators who help power both our economies. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your prompt response and to working with you to defend American interests.",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-announces-2026-u-s-service-academy-nomination-applications/,Husted announces 2026 U.S. service academy nomination applications,2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"Choosing to serve our nation in the armed forces is one of the highest callings.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced his 2026 U.S. service academy nomination application portal for students interested in attending one of the nation’s prestigious military service academies is open. Each year, Members of Congress have the honor of nominating well-qualified students from Ohio to the U.S. service academies. Graduates of the service academies are leaders who have accepted the call to serve our nation in the armed forces. The U.S. maintains five federal service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Applicants seeking an appointment to the Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine or Naval academies must obtain a nomination from an authorized nominating source, including a Member of Congress. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination. “Choosing to serve our nation in the armed forces is one of the highest callings. It is a great honor to nominate young Ohioans who are willing to make that commitment to our country, and I look forward to meeting this year’s applicants and hearing about their dedication to service and leadership,” said Husted. Husted nominated 53 young Ohioans from the 2025 application cycle for a U.S. service academy. Applications for a congressional nomination are open and must be submitted by Sept. 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Students who receive a congressional nomination to one of the service academies must still earn admission to their nominated academy and continue to maintain eligibility for that admission until their arrival on campus, including maintaining their excellent records in academics, integrity and physical fitness. They must also successfully complete the Pentagon’s Medical Examination Review Board assessment, among other rigorous requirements. Applicants may call Husted’s Columbus office at (614) 369-4925 and ask to speak with Steven Cook, the Military Service Academy Coordinator, or email Steven at ServiceAcademy@Husted.Senate.gov with questions about the process.",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-secures-20-million-for-city-of-toledo-infrastructure-project/,Husted secures $20 million for City of Toledo infrastructure project,2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Strong infrastructure is essential to keeping Ohioans safe and growing the economy.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $20 million in federal funding for the City of Toledo’s rescoped Connecting Toledo Neighborhoods to Opportunity project through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Husted advocated for approval of the $20 million grant after working closely with USDOT and the City of Toledo to advance the project and address revisions needed for the grant’s approval. “Strong infrastructure is essential to keeping Ohioans safe and growing the economy. This grant will help ensure Toledo has reliable access to water, modern sanitary systems, safe roads and improved pedestrian access. Ohioans can count on me to continue advocating for investments that support economic growth and improve the quality of life for families across our state,” said Husted. “This is a great day for Toledo. This project will transform how our residents move through their neighborhoods and connect them to the jobs and opportunity being created right here at home. I want to thank Sen. Jon Husted and all our elected federal representatives for standing with Toledo and fighting for this project every step of the way,” said Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. The City of Toledo’s FY23 Connecting Toledo Neighborhoods to Opportunity BUILD grant will allow for important infrastructure updates including new water and sanitary lines, reconstruction of roadways and enhanced pedestrian safety features. The grant allocation builds on Husted’s work as a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Senate Appropriations Committee. In these roles, Husted has been a strong advocate for strengthening Ohio’s infrastructure and ensuring that appropriated funds are obligated to projects that will serve Ohioans. In July 2026, Husted announced he secured $50 million in BUILD funding for Ohio infrastructure projects.",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-joins-bill-to-expedite-americas-permitting-process/,Husted joins bill to expedite America’s permitting process,2026-08-24,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Permitting reform is affordability. Cutting unnecessary red tape lowers costs, strengthens American competitiveness and helps make life more affordable for working families.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Alan Armstrong’s (R-Okla.) American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act. This bill would reform federal permitting and accelerate construction of critical energy and mineral infrastructure. There is a growing divide between America’s surging energy demand and the infrastructure needed to meet it. The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act directly addresses this by streamlining federal permitting, reducing opportunities for frivolous litigation that delays projects and preventing politically motivated vetoes of critical American energy and mineral infrastructure. “Permitting reform is affordability. Cutting unnecessary red tape lowers costs, strengthens American competitiveness and helps make life more affordable for working families. If we are going to continue to compete and win on the global stage, we need to make sure we can build the infrastructure needed to meet growing demand,” said Husted. “America has abundant energy resources and an ability to innovate, but these competitive advantages mean nothing if we can’t build. This isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about creating a permitting system that is faster, more predictable, and accountable. This bill replaces delay with accountability, uncertainty with predictability, and helps ensure America can meet growing energy demand, strengthen our economy, and stay ahead of our competitors,” said Armstrong. The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 would: Strengthen the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s role as the lead agency for interstate natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities, ensuring that no single state can unilaterally block federally authorized projects and reducing delays caused by duplicative or overlapping reviews. Ensure consistent evidence-based environmental decision-making and includes targeted reforms to the Clean Water Act 401 review process for all types of infrastructure. Provide certainty with the Environmental Protection Agency’s general permits and nationwide permits by eliminating duplicative review, extending permit terms, and incorporating meaningful judicial reforms to avoid baseless lawsuits. Provide statutory clarification necessary to re-enable essential mining activities on federal lands. Classify the National Environmental Policy Act by codifying a targeted scope of review, preventing overly expansive environmental analyses, reaffirming the statute’s procedural nature, and establishing meaningful judicial review standards to ensure NEPA cannot be misused to stall critical infrastructure projects. This support builds on Husted’s work on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to advance commonsense permitting reform and support American energy production and manufacturing. Husted is also leading the New Source Review Permitting Act, legislation that would clarify the Environmental Protection Agency’s interpretation of New Source Review requirements under the Clean Air Act. This would make it easier for manufacturers and energy producers to complete pollution control projects, improve energy efficiency and make necessary equipment reliability and safety upgrades.",1,2026-08-25T05:31:37Z,2026-08-25T05:33:09Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-vp-vance-energy-secretary-in-middletown-for-announcement-on-strengthening-ohio-manufacturing-and-american-energy-dominance/,"Husted, VP Vance, Energy Secretary in Middletown for announcement on strengthening Ohio manufacturing and American energy dominance",2026-08-21,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“We used to be 34th, now we’re number 1 again!” MIDDLETOWN, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright for an announcement at Middletown Works with Cleveland-Cliffs. Cleveland-Cliffs is making a $1 billion investment in Middletown Works, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s rescoped $500 million award. In June 2026, Husted led a letter with other members of the Ohio congressional delegation to Secretary Wright advocating for the department to retain the $500 million Industrial Demonstrations Program award for Cleveland-Cliffs’ Middletown Works facility and move forward with the award in a timely manner. “Today’s announcement is a win for Middletown and Ohio manufacturing. Cleveland-Cliffs’ $1 billion investment in Middletown Works will strengthen Made-in-America manufacturing, which you can’t do without Ohio. This investment will create jobs, strengthen American steelmaking and help secure our nation’s energy dominance. I advocated for this project because every ton of steel we make at home is one less ton we need to import from overseas. I was proud to join Vice President Vance and Secretary Wright today for this announcement. Ohioans can count on me to continue supporting policies that put Ohio workers and communities first,” said Husted. Cleveland-Cliffs’ Middletown Works is a cornerstone employer in southwest Ohio, supporting 2,300 union jobs and anchoring the region’s industrial base. This investment will generate 1,500 construction jobs, secure advanced steelmaking in Ohio for more than 20 years and directly advance America’s energy dominance agenda.",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-meets-with-ohio-job-creators-business-leaders-and-sportsmen-in-marietta-columbus-delaware/,"Husted meets with Ohio job creators, business leaders and sportsmen in Marietta, Columbus, Delaware",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“From workers and job creators to sportsmen, they are committed to making Ohio an even better place to live and work.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition Support Center in Marietta and met with members of the Columbus business community at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. He also visited Black Wing Shooting Center in celebration of National Shooting Sports Month. “The Ohioans I met with this week are all examples of the leadership that makes our state strong. From workers and job creators to sportsmen, they are committed to making Ohio an even better place to live and work. I always enjoy the time I get to spend on the ground with Ohioans, hearing their priorities and taking those conversations back with me as I represent them in the U.S. Senate,” said Husted. At the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition Support Center, Husted held a roundtable with industry partners, local elected officials and education partners on the importance of strengthening Ohio’s workforce. This visit builds on Husted’s work to equip students with the skills necessary to earn high-paying jobs, strengthening the workforce. As Ohio’s lieutenant governor, Husted expanded career technical education to give more Ohio students access to skills training that enabled them to graduate high school career-ready. He also pioneered TechCred and the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program, a job training program that provides every Ohioan with access to the credentials they need to earn good jobs. Husted also helped pass Workforce Pell Grants into law this summer. Workforce Pell Grants will soon make short-term, high-quality training programs eligible for federal financial aid. Husted also joined members of the Columbus business community for a discussion at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on economic development and efforts to support Ohio businesses and job creators. Additionally, Husted visited Black Wing Shooting Center in celebration of National Shooting Sports Month. Black Wing is a family-owned indoor and outdoor shooting range. Husted is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, hunting and recreational shooting sports. These visits build on Husted’s work to help Ohio workers, manufacturers and small businesses. In the Senate, Husted is supporting: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act: This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. AI for Mainstreet Act: This bill would provide training, guidance and support to American small businesses looking to implement AI into their businesses. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act: This bill would eliminate the requirement for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department, which is burdensome and overreaching. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which includes major provisions for small businesses and their workforce:",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-moreno-balderson-request-expedited-federal-storm-damage-assessments-for-ohio/,"Husted, Moreno, Balderson request expedited federal storm damage assessments for Ohio",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"Even today, widespread flooding continues in both rural and urban parts of the state. We again urge your approval of expedited FEMA and SBA storm damage assessments.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), along with Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler requesting they begin conducting damage assessments in Ohio as soon as possible due to the repetitive and ongoing storm impacts. Husted led the letter in support of Governor Mike DeWine’s (R-Ohio) request for FEMA and SBA to begin joint preliminary damage assessments while Ohio continues to experience storms and increasing damage. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), FEMA and SBA typically conduct damage assessments after Ohio EMA has completed its own state assessments. Because ongoing storms have continuously caused increasing damage across Ohio, Governor DeWine is requesting that joint preliminary assessment teams from FEMA and SBA begin assessments now. “We write to urge that you grant the State of Ohio’s request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expedite their federal storm damage assessments and potential relief by initiating their damage assessments in Ohio as soon as possible,” wrote the lawmakers. “Under typical post-disaster procedures, FEMA and SBA conduct their damage assessments only after the state has completed theirs. Existing federal law similarly mandates that both federal and state assessments be completed before a state can request a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, which makes additional damage assistance available to states,” they continued. “Beginning on August 10, 2026, and continuing for several days thereafter, Ohio was hit with a series of severe storms, resulting in widespread damage across the state. FEMA, SBA, and the state should coordinate their efforts in the damage assessment process to speed up access to potential federal relief. Even today, widespread flooding continues in both rural and urban parts of the state. We again urge your approval of expedited FEMA and SBA storm damage assessments,” they concluded. Should the assessments find that damages meet certain federal thresholds, the following counties would qualify for support: FEMA Individual Assistance Program: Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Darke, Franklin, Hamilton, Highland, Licking, Madison, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Preble, and Washington. FEMA Public Assistance Program: Adams, Brown, Clermont, Fairfield, Franklin, Highland, Jackson, Madison, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Preble, and Washington. SBA low-interest loan programs: All counties listed above.",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-senior-pentagon-official-visit-ge-aerospace/,"Husted, senior Pentagon official visit GE Aerospace",2026-08-18,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Ohioans at GE Aerospace are doing cutting-edge work right here at home that is essential to the defense and security of our country.” CINCINNATI – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey and GE Aerospace leadership at the company’s Cincinnati headquarters to highlight GE Aerospace’s work developing the next generation of engines for critical U.S. defense systems. “Ohioans at GE Aerospace are doing cutting-edge work right here at home that is essential to the defense and security of our country. I’m grateful Under Secretary Duffey and I could see firsthand how GE Aerospace’s engines—developed and tested by Ohio engineers—will be integrated into platforms like the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile. You can’t do Made-in-America without Ohio and I’m proud of these Ohio-based professionals’ hard work develop the next generation of engines that will power mission critical platforms. This contract is a significant achievement for GE Aerospace and our nation’s military,” said Husted. GE Aerospace and Kratos’ GEK800 engine, which received the U.S. military engine type designation F143, has been awarded an Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract with the U.S. Air Force to be a second source propulsion system on the JASSM cruise missile, a munition that’s been mission critical for our military. The designation and contract mark significant achievements for the engine program, which is designed to provide small, low-cost, high-performance engines for use in cruise missiles and uncrewed aircraft. Husted has supported Ohio’s defense manufacturing industry through legislation, including the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which strengthens America’s military and supports Ohio’s critical role in the nation’s defense industrial base. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio:",1,2026-08-19T05:29:02Z,2026-08-19T05:30:24Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-central-ohio-with-workers-at-anduril-and-path-robotics-farmers-at-hartford-fair/,"Husted in Central Ohio with workers at Anduril and Path Robotics, farmers at Hartford Fair",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Ohio is building the future of American manufacturing, from the next generation of defense technology to the robotics that are helping our manufacturers compete and grow.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited Anduril and Path Robotics in Columbus to see their facilities firsthand and participated in a roundtable with agricultural leaders at the Hartford Fair to hear directly from Ohio workers, manufacturers and farmers about their priorities. “Ohio is building the future of American manufacturing, from the next generation of defense technology to the robotics that are helping our manufacturers compete and grow. Central Ohio is proof of that: Anduril is strengthening America’s national defense, while Path Robotics is helping Ohio manufacturers overcome workforce challenges and increase their productivity. I’m proud to see the work Ohioans are doing to strengthen our country and our state,” said Husted. Husted was joined by Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) and Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to tour the production floor at the Anduril’s Arsenal-1 facility and receive a briefing on the company’s current production of the autonomous Fury aircraft. Fury is Anduril’s entrant in the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Husted supported CCA efforts to quickly transition to full-scale production of the CCA through language in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Senate report. Husted also hosted a town hall discussion with workers at Path Robotics. Path Robotics develops AI-driven mobile welding systems that assist human welders with tasks in hard-to-reach places, improving workforce productivity and manufacturing throughout. The company was originally founded in Cleveland and employs more than 200 Ohioans. Additionally, Husted visited the Hartford Fair with Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) to talk with Ohio farmers about their priorities. “Ohio’s farmers are the backbone of our economy, putting food on tables across our nation. I always appreciate the chance to spend time with them, hear about their work and learn more about what we can do to support the farmers who keep Ohio moving forward,” said Husted. At the roundtable, Husted discussed his USDA Loan Modernization Act, introduced with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), which removes outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing USDA loan programs. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to strengthen Ohio’s agricultural industry. The law includes eliminating the death tax for family-run farms, making permanent the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction for farmers and increasing Section 179 expensing limits to help farmers invest in new machinery, equipment and expanded operations. These visits build on Husted’s work to help Ohio workers, manufacturers and small businesses. In the Senate, Husted is supporting: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act: This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. AI for Mainstreet Act: This bill would provide training, guidance and support to American small businesses looking to implement AI into their businesses. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act: This bill would eliminate the requirement for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department, which is burdensome and overreaching. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which includes major provisions for small businesses and their workforce:",1,2026-08-15T05:23:20Z,2026-08-15T05:24:50Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-secures-40-million-for-city-of-fairfield-infrastructure-project/,Husted secures $40 million for City of Fairfield infrastructure project,2026-08-13,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I’m proud to have advocated for this investment and to help deliver Fairfield a project that will bring economic growth to the region and strengthen Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $40 million in federal funding for the City of Fairfield’s Symmes Road Grade Separation project, which will improve safety, grow the economy, reduce traffic congestion and strengthen the flow of freight and passenger rail through Butler County. This comes after Husted wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy urging the Department’s support for the project. The project will eliminate two at-grade railroad crossings on Symmes Road and North Gilmore Road in Fairfield, a growing community in Butler County. The project will construct an overpass to separate vehicular traffic from a major rail corridor used by CSX, Norfolk Southern and Amtrak, which sees nearly 50 trains per day. “This project is about making Fairfield safer and keeping people, products and the economy moving forward. Separating road and rail traffic will reduce congestion and the risk of collisions, improve emergency response times and make it more efficient for students, families and workers to get where they need to go. I’m proud to have advocated for this investment and to help deliver Fairfield a project that will bring economic growth to the region and strengthen Ohio’s transportation infrastructure,” said Husted. “This project has been a priority for Fairfield because these crossings affect daily traffic, emergency response, and the businesses that depend on this corridor. The funding will help relieve a persistent bottleneck and improve both road and rail access across Butler County. I’m glad to see this long-awaited project moving forward,” said Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). “This $40 million federal investment is a transformational moment for Fairfield and the entire region. For decades, these railroad crossings have stood as a barrier to safety, mobility, economic development and reliable emergency response, and today we finally have the resources to change that. I want to thank Senator Husted for being an advocate for this project. This award is a powerful example of what is possible when local, county, state and federal partners come together around a shared vision. We are incredibly grateful for the confidence the Federal Railroad Administration has placed in this project, and we are ready to turn that investment into a safer, more connected and more prosperous future for our community,” said Fairfield Mayor Steve Miller. “The Butler County Transportation Improvement District (BCTID) is thrilled to join our project partners in delivering this critically important project that will enhance safety, improve connectivity, and benefit our community for generations to come. For more than three decades, the elimination of these rail crossings has been a longstanding vision for our community. We are both humbled and overjoyed that our federal partners have recognized the importance of this project, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our region and their investment in our community’s future,” said Dan Corey, Executive Director of the Butler County Transportation Improvement District. Key benefits for Ohio include: Enhanced Public Safety: Eliminates the risk of collisions at two busy crossings. Reduced Traffic Congestion: Frees up Symmes Road, a critical east-west artery carrying over 12,000 vehicles daily, improving emergency response times and school transportation. Economic Growth: Supports the development of millions of square feet of new logistics and distribution centers currently under construction in the area. Improved Rail Fluidity: Creates over four miles of uninterrupted track north of Cincinnati’s congested rail terminals, improving efficiency for both freight and passenger rail service throughout the region. Husted advocated for the funding through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program, which provides federal support for capital projects that address rail infrastructure needs, improve performance and expand or establish intercity passenger rail service.",1,2026-08-14T06:13:05Z,2026-08-14T06:14:08Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-presses-dhs-to-crack-down-on-illegal-chinese-transshipment/,Moreno Presses DHS to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese Transshipment,2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin calling for action against illegal transshipment schemes used predominantly by Chinese manufacturers to disguise their goods’ origins and evade U.S. tariffs. The CCP’s scheme costs American taxpayers billions of dollars in tariff revenue and threatens American manufacturing jobs, predominantly in the auto industry. “Illegal transshipment is a deliberate scheme by foreign manufacturers, overwhelmingly based in the People’s Republic of China, to falsify where their goods are made, launder them through a third country, slap on a new label, and dump them into the American market, eluding tariffs and other duties imposed on the true country of origin. Every one of these shipments represents a company breaking American law and stealing competitive advantage from American businesses,” wrote Senator Moreno. “This sustained act of trade fraud against the American economy is costing taxpayers billions in lost revenue and threatening law-abiding American businesses and the jobs they provide,” Senator Moreno continued. Read the full text of the letter HERE or below. August 12, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin, Thank you for your leadership at the Department of Homeland Security (the “Department”). The Trump Administration’s America First Trade Policy has put the American economy, the American worker, and U.S. national security first, a vital realignment from the previous administration. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has a strong track record of upholding and reinforcing this Policy with its efforts to enhance customs enforcement and ensure that American companies can compete on fair terms in the global marketplace. I write to bring your attention to a substantial fraud scheme hampering this policy’s effectiveness: circumvention of U.S. trade law via illegal transshipment and other mechanisms. Illegal transshipment is a deliberate scheme by foreign manufacturers, overwhelmingly based in the People’s Republic of China, to falsify where their goods are made, launder them through a third country, slap on a new label, and dump them into the American market, eluding tariffs and other duties imposed on the true country of origin. Every one of these shipments represents a company breaking American law and stealing competitive advantage from American businesses. The numbers make clear this is not a marginal problem. Trade data from earlier this year shows a record $112 billion gap between what China reported exporting to the United States and what CBP recorded as actually arriving on our shores last year. That means as much as a quarter of everything China shipped to America last year may have slipped past our tariff enforcement entirely. This sustained act of trade fraud against the American economy is costing taxpayers billions in lost revenue and threatening law-abiding American businesses and the jobs they provide. For Ohio, the stakes could not be higher. The auto industry is a cornerstone of our economy, supporting over 329,400 jobs and contributing $41.43 billion to Ohio’s gross state product. Notably, transshipment has already threatened this critical industry in my home state. In January 2024, Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) executed a federal search warrant at the Moraine, Ohio plant of Harco Manufacturing Group, the U.S. subsidiary of Qingdao Sunsong, a Chinese auto parts manufacturer. Qingdao Sunsong has been previously identified in Congressional investigations for circumventing Section 301 tariffs. The investigations alleged that Qingdao Sunsong transshipped its products with limited transformation through Thailand to the United States. This is what illegal transshipment looks like: Chinese companies setting up shadow operations in other countries to cheat U.S. trade laws while American businesses play by the rules. I wholeheartedly support the Administration’s tariff agenda. However, tariffs only work if they are collected and enforced without exception. I appreciate the Department’s work so far, including the adoption of Al to enhance visibility into supply chains, the continued Enforce and Protect Act investigations, and the work of HSI’s Global Trade and Investigations division. The Department has already taken considerable steps to promote economic fairness, protect domestic industry, and uphold the integrity of U.S. supply chains, and I urge the Department to continue leveraging innovative methods to better uphold U.S. trade laws. Additionally, I recommend that the Department look into any additional authorities needed to go after those who knowingly and blatantly violate U.S. law. Congress stands by to aid you in punishing tariff evaders.",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-hegseth-travel-to-panama-to-bolster-alliance-against-cartels/,"Moreno, Hegseth Travel to Panama to Bolster Alliance Against Cartels",2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) traveled with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Panama to meet with President José Raúl Mulino and Ambassador Cabrera, and Colombian officials. During the event, Senator Moreno delivered remarks on the importance of strengthening cooperation with our Latin America allies to combat cartels and other illicit activities within the Western hemisphere. Senator Moreno’s remarks as prepared are below: “President Mulino, Secretary Hegseth, Ambassador Cabrera, distinguished ministers, commanders, and friends of the Americas: “Thank you for the honor of joining you today and thank you especially to President Mulino for hosting this critical gathering in Panama. Ambassador Cabrera, your leadership here continues to strengthen the vital partnership between our two nations, and you continue to set the bar for Ambassadors around the globe. “I speak to you not only as a United States Senator, but as someone born in Latin America. My family left Colombia seeking the American dream: opportunity, safety, and the rule of law. And we found just that. The United States gave me every opportunity for success, and I could not have achieved what I did anywhere else on earth. That personal journey shapes everything I believe about this fight. There is a reason the American dream does not exist throughout all the Americas. Narco terrorist organizations pillage, corrupt, and rob Latin Americans of their god given rights to live freely and securely. These cartels crush families, whether in the neighborhoods of Colombia, along the routes through Panama, in the cities of Ohio, and across our entire hemisphere. “Cartels have no borders. They spread their poison, their corruption, and their destruction of economic prosperity with total impunity. They recruit our young people, murder our citizens, corrupt our institutions, and steal the future from the next generation. We have lived through too much murder, too much crime, and too much insecurity. Enough is enough. “We can end this downward cycle of decay by offering an alternative to drug trafficking and other illicit activities. A permanent end to this tragedy starts with prosperity. That is why economic security is inseparable from national security. Prosperity is one of the strongest weapons we have against these criminal networks. When legitimate businesses thrive and young people see real opportunity for a good life, the cartels lose their recruiting base and their hold on communities. That is why the United States must reward our closest allies — the nations gathered in this room today — with favorable trade agreements that allow them to take full advantage of America’s decoupling from China. As we reshore supply chains and reduce dependence on Beijing, our trusted partners in the Americas should be the first to benefit. Stronger economies in free nations mean weaker cartels. “President Trump created the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition for one clear purpose: a coordinated, determined response that wipes these terrorists out forever. Panama has already shown under President Mulino what focused leadership and real cooperation can achieve. Now we must scale that resolve across the hemisphere. Colombia, with its unique geography and its new direction, must play a leading role. No strategy succeeds without closing the production and transit corridors that feed this poison. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, the time is now. The tools are in our hands. The will is building. The opportunity is here. “Let us seize this moment. Let us act with clarity, with courage, and with unity. The families of the Americas are counting on us. “Thank you.”",1,2026-08-14T06:13:05Z,2026-08-14T06:14:08Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-introduces-bill-to-streamline-permitting-process-and-boost-american-innovation/,Husted introduces bill to streamline permitting process and boost American innovation,2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"This bill will bring clarity to the permitting process, unleash innovation and help ensure American industry remains the global leader.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing the New Source Review Permitting Act, a bill that would clarify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) interpretation of New Source Review (NSR) requirements under the Clean Air Act. The current NSR permitting program is complex and creates uncertainty that can delay critical investments in American facilities. The legislation would provide greater clarity around the threshold for triggering NSR requirements, making it easier for manufacturers and energy producers to complete pollution control projects, improve energy efficiency and make necessary equipment reliability and safety upgrades. “American workers and businesses should not be held back by unnecessary red tape that prevents them from making investments that improve efficiency and protect our environment. This bill will bring clarity to the permitting process, unleash innovation and help ensure American industry remains the global leader,” said Husted. “Wyoming energy producers shouldn’t be punished for simply replacing or upgrading equipment, especially when those upgrades do not increase pollution. This commonsense bill allows facilities to modernize without getting buried in costly and unnecessary red tape. I am pleased to work with Senator Husted to provide greater clarity for our nation’s energy producers,” said Lummis. The NSR permitting program is intended to preserve or improve air quality by ensuring that when new industrial facilities and power plants are built and when existing plants increase capacity, modern pollution controls will be installed to minimize emissions. However, EPA guidance documents, as well as court rulings, have increased the uncertainty of NSR permitting requirements, making it more difficult to determine what type of change at an existing source triggers this costly process. The time and cost associated with NSR permitting regulations discourages incremental pollution control. The New Source Review Permitting Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.). The bill passed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 28, 2026. The New Source Review Permitting Act builds on Husted’s work on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to advance commonsense permitting reform and support American energy production and manufacturing. The American Public Power Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Electric Power Supply Association, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, American Petroleum Institute, American Chemistry Council, American Cement Association, American Forest & Paper Association, Aluminum Association, National Association of Manufacturers, National Mining Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, United Mine Workers of America, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers Transportation Division, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Transportation Communications Union, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers support the bill.",1,2026-08-12T06:18:38Z,2026-08-12T06:20:33Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-warner-lead-bipartisan-package-of-bills-to-strengthen-u-s-national-security-and-hold-china-accountable/,"Husted, Warner lead bipartisan package of bills to strengthen U.S. national security and hold China accountable",2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“This bipartisan package will strengthen our understanding of China’s action, improve enforcement and protect American companies, workers and innovations from Chinese espionage.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a package of four bipartisan bills to strengthen America’s national security and close loopholes that foreign adversaries, including China, can exploit. “America must continue to compete and win in the technology race, but we know that communist China’s strategy has never been to compete, but to steal and exploit. This bipartisan package would strengthen our understanding of China’s action, improve enforcement and protect American companies, workers and innovations from Chinese espionage,” said Husted. “The U.S. must continue to lead in the technologies that will define the future, and we cannot allow China or other foreign adversaries to exploit American innovation and turn our own technologies against us. These bipartisan bills make commonsense improvements that will strengthen America’s national security, protect our technological edge, and bolster our global competitiveness. I’m proud to introduce this legislative package that would give us greater insight into our adversaries’ capabilities and better prevent advanced U.S. technologies from falling into the wrong hands,” said Warner. The lawmakers introduced the following bills: The China AI Power Report Act. This bill would require the Secretaries of Commerce and State, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to provide an annual report on the People’s Republic of China’s efforts to indigenize its artificial intelligence (AI) stack. This report would include information on Beijing’s progress to develop home-grown chip design and production, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, subcomponent production, model development and deployment competencies. The ECRA Statute of Limitations Extension. This bill would amend Sections 1760 and 1774 of the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting violations of ECRA from five years to 10 years. ECRA currently lacks an explicit statute of limitations and is thus subject to the five-year federal period, even as Chinese technology smuggling operations frequently take years longer to uncover and prosecute. The Addressing Dangerous Vulnerabilities in Exports and Research to Strategic Adversaries, Regimes and Industrial Entities of Security Concern (ADVERSARIES) Act. This bill would direct the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to study whether U.S.-domiciled affiliates of designated Chinese companies allow these companies to circumvent export controls to access controlled technologies. The Bureau of Industry and Security Strategic Talent Recruitment to Enhance National Guardrails for Technological Handling (BIS STRENGTH) Act. This bill would grant BIS temporary hiring authority to recruit highly qualified subject matter experts to guide BIS management of advanced technology export controls and fill BIS technical expertise gaps. All four of these bills have been introduced on a bipartisan basis in the U.S. House of Representatives. The China AI Power Report Act passed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs 47-0 on Jan. 21, 2026.",1,2026-08-12T06:18:38Z,2026-08-12T06:20:33Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-dont-hand-americas-auto-future-to-beijing/,Moreno: ‘Don’t Hand America’s Auto Future to Beijing’,2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) responded to the Wall Street Journal’s blatant misrepresentation of his Connected Vehicle Security Act. This bipartisan bill will put an end to China’s predatory takeover of the American auto industry. “Your editorial ‘Republicans Go for a UAW Ride’ (July 27) misreads the challenge facing America’s auto industry. The Connected Vehicle Security Act is about whether America will confront China’s campaign to dominate the global automobile industry before the damage becomes irreversible. The legislation I authored builds upon the Commerce Department’s framework by preventing the Chinese Communist Party from exploiting ownership in America’s connected vehicle industry.” […] “The legislation passed the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously, and similar ownership provisions advanced with bipartisan support through the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This reflects broad recognition that protecting America’s connected vehicle industry is both a national-security imperative and economic necessity.” “Congress faces a simple choice: Confront China’s strategy now or watch America’s auto industry suffer the same fate as Europe’s. The Connected Vehicle Security Act will ensure its future is determined by American workers, American engineers and American innovators—not by the strategic ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party. America built the auto industry. We shouldn’t surrender its future to Beijing.”",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-introduces-resolution-to-block-californias-radical-environmental-policies/,Moreno Introduces Resolution to Block California’s Radical Environmental Policies,2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of California’s Commercial Harbor Craft rule. The rule imposes burdensome and unrealistic zero-emission mandates on commercial vessels that threaten Great Lakes maritime commerce, American shipping, maritime jobs, and the efficient movement of goods by water. Senator Moreno Co-Chairs the Great Lakes Task Force to advance the long-term vitality and prosperity of the Great Lakes region through legislative initiatives, funding priorities, and oversight efforts. “California’s radical, unelected bureaucrats will not dictate shipping policy for the rest of America,” said Senator Moreno. “Ohio consumers should not be punished by the stupidity of California regulators. Congress must kill this burdensome EPA mandate that drives up the cost of everyday goods, destroys American jobs, and hands our shipping industry over to China.” Statements of Support: “The CHC rule’s effects extend beyond California and into interstate commerce, national freight movement, and U.S. maritime at large, necessitating review by Congress,” said The American Waterways Operators (AWO). “We appreciate Senator Moreno’s leadership in championing congressional consideration of the CHC rule, and we fully support this effort to ensure that environmental regulations affecting the maritime industry are grounded in demonstrated feasibility, preserve mariner safety, and allow operators to continue moving commerce efficiently.” “We applaud Senator Moreno for leading this effort to overturn California’s Commercial Harbor Craft rule, and we urge Congress to act now to reverse this unlawful, unworkable mandate before it causes further economic harm,” said Chet Thompson, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers(AFPM) President and CEO. “California is forcing port facilities and operators of vessels — including ferries, tugboats and petrochemical tank barges — to pay for costly engine, fuel and electrification technologies, some of which aren’t even approved for use. Since these vessels keep ports operating, goods moving and energy supplies flowing far beyond California, the impact of this rule will be felt nationwide. American families and businesses should not have to pay the price for yet another unachievable California mandate.” “I would like to thank Senator Moreno for this appropriate, judicious and timely use of the Congressional Review Act,” said Jim Weakley, President, Lake Carriers’ Association. “Congress should exercise its authority to right the previous wrongs of administrative agencies. Granting an individual state a waiver to federal laws and regulations so it can overregulate interstate and international commerce by setting burdensome and unrealistic vessel standards is not in our national best interest. It taxes all consumers not just the commercial harbor craft that keep commerce moving. Americans pay with their pocketbooks and their jobs.” “Transportation Institute applauds Senator Moreno’s leadership in standing up for the American maritime industry by challenging California’s dangerous Commercial Harbor Craft waiver rule,” said Sara Fuentes, President of the Transportation Institute. “The rule would require unsafe and unproven technology on American tugboats, towboats, and articulated tug-barges (ATBs), despite serious concerns raised by the U.S. Coast Guard about the risks to mariner safety. As the nation’s most energy-efficient mode of freight transportation, the American maritime industry is committed to protecting the environment—but not at the expense of the safety of our mariners. On behalf of Transportation Institute members across the Great Lakes and throughout the country, we commend Senator Moreno for putting safety first.” “The Dredging Contractors of America strongly supports Senator Bernie Moreno’s Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn California’s Commercial Harbor Craft waiver rule,” said William P. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer, The Dredging Contractors of America. “The rule directly affects dredges, tugboats, towboats and other specialized vessels essential to maintaining California’s ports, harbors and federally authorized navigation channels.” “Operators unable to install compliant equipment could be forced to replace otherwise safe and serviceable vessels at enormous cost,” said Passenger Vessel Association. “These costs cannot realistically be recovered through higher fares, and sufficient government grants may not be available. The result could be the loss of vessels, routes, maritime jobs, and essential passenger transportation services. Disapproving the waiver would not represent a retreat from environmental stewardship. It would allow California, federal safety regulators, manufacturers, and the passenger vessel industry to develop standards that are ambitious but also safe, technically achievable, and economically realistic. PVA appreciates Senator Moreno’s leadership and urges Congress to approve his resolution.” Background: The California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards was implemented under the Biden Administration’s EPA, granting California the authority to enforce its own emissions standards for commercial harbor craft. Senator Moreno’s resolution blocks California’s harbor craft emissions rule.",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/senate-votes-on-husted-photo-id-bill/,Senate votes on Husted photo ID bill,2026-08-08,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“So tonight, I’m asking my colleagues to answer one simple question: should you have to prove who you are when you vote?” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – The Senate today voted on Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bill to require voters to show photo ID at the polls. Senate Democrats blocked the bill from reaching the 60-vote threshold needed to advance, with a final vote of 52-46. As the only Republican Senator with experience as serving as Secretary of State, Husted is leading the effort to implement nationwide photo ID requirements, something more than 80% of Americans support. With 23 states—including Ohio—already requesting voters present photo ID, Husted supports establishing a photo ID requirement to secure American elections. Husted’s bill would’ve allowed Americans to vote by showing one of the following five forms of identification: state issued driver’s license, state issued ID, U.S. passport, military or veterans ID with a picture and an expiration date or a tribal ID with a picture and an expiration date. Husted spoke on his bill prior to the vote. His remarks include: “Using a photo ID to vote is common sense. “It’s an issue Americans broadly support.” . . . “So tonight, this early morning, I’m offering a clean, simple, straightforward bill to require a photo ID to vote in America. “Voters can use a driver’s license, a state issued ID, passport, military or veteran’s ID, or tribal ID. “No additional restrictions, no tricks, no games, no prohibitions on absentee voting.” . . . “Photo ID laws have been tested in elections across this country and they work.” . . . “So tonight, I’m asking my colleagues to answer one simple question: should you have to prove who you are when you vote? “Americans think we should and tonight we will find out if their senators agree.” . . . “I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this bill, to establish a nationwide photo ID standard, and give Americans better run, honest, and fair elections.”",1,2026-08-09T05:47:57Z,2026-08-09T05:49:40Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-backed-russia-sanctions-bill-passes-senate/,Husted-backed Russia sanctions bill passes Senate,2026-08-07,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“With support from the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: America stands with Ukraine, and we will continue working to bring this unjust war to a durable end.” WASHINGTON – The Senate today passed the Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) backed bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that would strengthen sanctions on Russia and entities supporting its war in Ukraine. The bill aims to disrupt Russia’s ability to sustain its war in Ukraine through the export of energy products. It would sanction key sectors of Russia’s war economy, including its shadow fleet—which is used to export oil despite sanctions—and penalize countries like China that help fund the Russian invasion. “With support from the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: America stands with Ukraine, and we will continue working to bring this unjust war to a durable end. For years, Senator Lindsey Graham led the effort to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom and hold Russia accountable for their aggression. This bill honors his legacy by tightening sanctions on the energy exports and financial tools that sustain the Russian war machine. I look forward to seeing this bill pass the House of Representatives and signed into law,” said Husted. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 has over 60 cosponsors in the United States Senate. Background: The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 would impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. The sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, foreign persons, Russian banks and financial institutions and the Russian shadow fleet. The legislation also directs the president to impose up to 100 percent tariffs the top five importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas. It contains a waiver, consistent with other mandatory sanctions legislation, allowing the President to waive sanctions, restrictions or duties upon after certifying to Congress that such a waiver is in the national interest of the United States. The bill also includes an exception for countries that import less than 15 percent of Russia’s natural gas exports and have taken significant steps to reduce those imports.",1,2026-08-08T05:41:38Z,2026-08-08T05:43:24Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-gop-colleagues-lead-effort-to-reject-radical-california-vehicle-standards/,"Husted, GOP colleagues lead effort to reject radical California vehicle standards",2026-08-06,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Ohioans shouldn’t be forced to follow California’s lead when it comes to policies that make everyday life more expensive and less convenient.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in introducing multiple Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn regulations that limits consumer choice and increases vehicle prices. Husted is leading a resolution to overturn a Biden administration waiver that allows California to require other states to adopt its Advanced Clean Cars II standards, including stricter greenhouse gas emissions requirements and a phaseout of new gas-powered vehicle sales. “Ohioans shouldn’t be forced to follow California’s lead when it comes to policies that make everyday life more expensive and less convenient. These resolutions are part of our work to make life more affordable for working families, restore common sense, cut unnecessary red tape and put consumers back in control. I’m proud to support this effort to lower costs and protect consumer choice,” said Husted. “California’s climate zealots have run roughshod over the rest of the country for too long. Under Governor Newsom, Sacramento has decided it can dictate what Wyoming families drive and what equipment our small businesses use. That ends today. I’m proud to lead this fight to reclaim Congress’s authority and stop California from legislating for the entire nation,” said Lummis. “Biden’s overregulation and red tape regime cost Nebraskans millions of dollars. They used California policies as a backdoor EV mandate and even tried to control how we cut our grass. I am proud to lead the effort to overturn these restrictions and restore commonsense. I will continue to fight for policies that empower our families, farmers, and ranchers,” said Ricketts. “California’s burdensome emissions requirements continue to punish American manufacturers, reduce consumer choice, and raise prices for American families. One state should not have the power to set national policy and dictate what products Americans use far beyond its borders. Overturning these climate alarmist rules will not only restore common sense, but also prevent a future administration from attempting to grant similar waivers. I’m proud to lead the Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the EPA-California State Motor Vehicle Control Standards Waiver and join Senators Ricketts, Husted, and Lummis in our effort to help make life more affordable for American families,” said Schmitt. “Ohio’s franchised auto dealers commend Sen. Husted for introducing this important pro-consumer legislation. California’s unnecessary fuel economy regulations have increased vehicle costs while decreasing vehicle choice. Congress, not an unaccountable California board, is the only body that should set national fuel economy regulations,” said Zach Doran, President, Ohio Auto Dealers Association. “For over a decade, California has tried to abuse the Clean Air Act waiver process to set national policy that Congress never approved, unilaterally deciding what cars Americans can buy and what equipment they can own in their own garages. These four CRAs, led by Senators Ricketts, Husted, Schmitt, and Lummis, undo that end-run and restore a single national standard set by Congress instead of CARB regulators. We urge the full Senate to pass all four and give American consumers back the final say over the vehicles and equipment they choose. Affordability should be top-of-mind for Congress into the fall,” said Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Americans for Prosperity. “Affordability is the number one issue for Latinos and Americans, and it should be top-of-mind issue for Congress. For years, California has leveraged the Clean Air Act waiver process to set burdensome regulations on everything from vehicles, gas-powered equipment, and other products. The four Congressional Review Act resolutions led by Senators Ricketts, Husted, Schmitt, and Lummis restore Congressional oversight of this process. And we urge the Senate to pass all four to give American consumers the flexibility they deserve when purchasing goods,” said Sandra Benitez, Executive Director, The LIBRE Initiative. Husted is also co-leading three additional resolutions that would: Overturn a waiver allowing California to impose vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements, accelerating a nationwide shift toward electric vehicles. Reverse a rule imposing costly emissions requirements on small off-road engines, protecting small businesses, landscapers and homeowners from being forced to purchase expensive and impractical electric lawn and garden equipment. Overturn a waiver allowing California to enforce stricter greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, reducing unnecessary costs for manufacturers and helping keep vehicles more affordable for consumers. These resolutions build on Husted’s work to lower costs for American families. Last year Husted’s Congressional Review Act resolution was signed into law, overturning a Biden-era energy regulation that imposed burdensome energy efficiency standards on a wide range of household and commercial appliances.",1,2026-08-07T06:11:19Z,2026-08-07T06:12:42Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-joins-vice-president-jd-vance-at-white-house-to-discuss-combating-fraud-and-protecting-taxpayers/,Husted joins Vice President JD Vance at White House to discuss combating fraud and protecting taxpayers,2026-08-05,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Every dollar that is misused because of waste, fraud and abuse is a dollar we cannot invest in our local communities and strengthening our economy.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Vice President JD Vance, the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and other lawmakers at the White House for a roundtable discussion on efforts to eliminate fraud and abuse in the federal government and protect American taxpayers. “Every dollar that is misused because of waste, fraud and abuse is a dollar we cannot invest in our local communities and strengthening our economy. And with a national debt at nearly $40 trillion, there is no money to waste. Our government has turned a blind eye to fraudsters for too long, but we have strengthened protections in the recent budget bill and under Vice President Vance’s leadership, the Trump administration is attacking this problem more aggressively than any other,” said Husted. The conversation focused on how to improve data sharing, mandate stricter penalties for egregious fraud and increase funding for anti-fraud efforts. Husted is leading several bills in the U.S. Senate to safeguard American taxpayer dollars and eliminate waste and fraud: The Preventing Deepfake Scams Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would address data and identity theft or fraud fueled by artificial intelligence (AI)—commonly known as “deep fake” scams—by establishing a task force on AI in the financial services sector. The Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act. This bill would require strong safeguards to prevent student aid fraud. Specifically, it would target “ghost students,” a stolen or fabricated identity that impersonates a student to enroll in classes to fraudulently obtain federal and state financial aid. The Clawing back Lapsed Obligations from State Emergency programs (CLOSE) Act. This bill would cancel the unspent tax dollars assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic for emergency unemployment payments and terminate the program. Husted is also a co-chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)subcommittee on Education fraud. This task force aims to tackle fraud in federal funding in education systems. Additionally, Husted is a cosponsor of the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a bipartisan legislative package containing 17 initiatives to recover stolen funds, strengthen anti-fraud safeguards and better protect taxpayer dollars. The package includes Husted’s Preventing Deepfake Scams Act.",1,2026-08-06T07:37:31Z,2026-08-06T07:38:34Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-backed-bill-to-crack-down-on-foreign-robocalls-passes-senate/,Husted-backed bill to crack down on foreign robocalls passes Senate,2026-08-04,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I’ve heard from too many Ohioans who have been targeted by foreign scammers and robocalls, and it’s clear we need stronger tools to stop them.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced the Senate has passed the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, a bill he co-sponsored to strengthen efforts to stop foreign scam calls. “I’ve heard from too many Ohioans who have been targeted by foreign scammers and robocalls, and it’s clear we need stronger tools to stop them. This bill would improve coordination, strengthen enforcement and ensure there are real consequences for those who prey on innocent Americans. I’m encouraged to see this bill pass the Senate, and I’ll continue working to get it through the House and signed into law,” said Husted. The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act would create a task force responsible for developing a strategy to combat foreign robocalls. It would also extend the renewal period for the critical Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) program, which works to track down the culprits of these scam calls. This bill would bring together government and private sector experts to work with the Department of Justice to ensure that they are properly equipped to address and prosecute illicit robocalls. This task force would evaluate foreign robocalls and determine the most effective strategies to combat them, with the goal of enhancing international cooperation to reduce illegal robocalls. This support came after Husted has consistently heard from Ohioans about the impact that robocalls have on their daily lives. The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Oct. 21, 2025. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and USTelecom endorse the bill.",1,2026-08-05T07:37:37Z,2026-08-05T07:38:44Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-leads-bill-to-help-ohioans-afford-their-first-home/,Husted leads bill to help Ohioans afford their first home,2026-08-04,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“By freeing up existing resources, I’m proud this bipartisan bill gives first-time homebuyers another tool to use in pursuing their version of the American Dream.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) today introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payment. The First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act would allow people to transfer up to $35,000 in leftover college savings from their 529 plans tax free for the purchase of a first home. Funds in 529 plans traditionally may only be used for education-related expenses or transferred to a retirement account. By freeing up existing resources for first-time homebuyers, the bill would remove barriers to making a down payment and help more families afford a home. “I’m focused on helping working families get ahead and making life more affordable. Making homeownership more attainable is a critical part of that effort. Too many Ohioans have worked hard, saved responsibly and still struggle to afford a down payment. By freeing up existing resources, I’m proud this bipartisan bill gives first-time homebuyers another tool to use in pursuing their version of the American Dream,” said Husted. “Across Colorado, too many young people and working families struggle to afford their first home. This bill would allow first-time homebuyers to use the savings they already have to cover a down payment and help put homeownership within reach,” said Bennet. “Downpayment hurdles continue to block many families from owning a home. The First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act provides a common-sense solution that empowers first-time buyers to use their own savings—at no cost to taxpayers. MBA looks forward to supporting this and other efforts in Congress to expand sustainable homeownership,” said Bill Killmer, Senior Vice President of Legislative & Political Affairs at Mortgage Bankers Association. Reps. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), Mark Alford (R-Mo.) and Lou Correa (D-Calif.) introduced the companion bill to the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Homeownership is the heart of the American Dream. The ability to provide a safe, stable place to raise a family is so important for the future of our country. Today, too many young Americans feel that owning a home is becoming more and more out of reach. I appreciate Senator Husted and Senator Bennet introducing companion legislation to our House bill. By working together in bipartisan and bicameral fashion, we can give people more flexibility on how to use their savings, opening up pathways for more Americans to own equity in their homes,” said Mann. “Every American deserves a fair shot at owning a home. Too many first-time buyers are working hard and saving yet still can’t reach the down payment. This commonsense bill gives families more flexibility to use their existing savings in tax advantaged accounts, opening the door to the American Dream,” said Alford. “This bill would give hard-working American taxpayers on Main Street greater flexibility to put the money they’ve earnestly saved toward one of the largest investments they can make—buying a home. In Orange County and across our state, housing has only become more unaffordable. This would mark an important step toward giving aspiring home-owners across the country the tools they need to build and sustain financial stability—for themselves and their children,” said Correa. “Too many families can’t afford homes that work for them, plain and simple. An easy first step towards changing that reality is to let homebuyers tap into unused college savings in their 529 accounts and put them towards purchasing their first home. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this legislation to incentivize saving for the future and help the next generation achieve homeownership,” said Barrett. This bill builds on Husted’s work to help more Americans buy a home by reducing the cost of housing. Husted supported the 21stCentury ROAD to Housing Act which focuses on the root cause of rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, lowering costs for families, protecting taxpayers and preserving local control.",1,2026-08-05T07:37:37Z,2026-08-05T07:38:44Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-acting-labor-secretary-sonderling-visit-owens-community-college-to-discuss-workforce-development/,"Husted, Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling visit Owens Community College to discuss workforce development",2026-08-03,2026,2026-08,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I appreciated the opportunity to welcome Acting Secretary Sonderling to Owens Community College and highlight one of the many outstanding programs that are equipping students with the skills needed for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s opportunities.” TOLEDO, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today hosted Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling at Owens Community College for a roundtable discussion at the college’s Dana Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. The discussion focused on Husted’s work alongside the administration to secure Workforce Pell Grants, which will soon make short-term, high-quality workforce training programs eligible for federal financial aid. They also discussed how Owens Community College is addressing critical workforce needs across northwest Ohio. “Thanks to the work we’ve done in recent years, Ohio has become a national leader in workforce development, preparing Ohioans to compete and succeed across every sector of our economy. I appreciated the opportunity to welcome Acting Secretary Sonderling to Owens Community College and highlight one of the many outstanding programs that are equipping students with the skills needed for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s opportunities. That’s why I supported expanding Pell Grants through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act—to help more Americans access high-quality workforce training programs and gain the skills they need for good-paying careers,” said Husted. Husted fought to include Workforce Pell Grants in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Workforce Pell Grants will: Allow students to use federal Pell Grant aid for short-term job training programs that lead directly to employment. Open pathways for people who want rapid skill development without the time and cost of a traditional degree. Include training programs as short as 8–15 weeks. Expand the federal investment in skills training while making sure students can afford the education they need to succeed. Make job training more accessible, especially for low-income learners who might otherwise be shut out by cost. Husted is also leading efforts in the Senate to ensure students and families have the information they need to make informed education and career decisions. He is leading:",1,2026-08-05T07:37:37Z,2026-08-05T07:38:44Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-discusses-affordable-housing-visits-ohio-state-fair-in-central-ohio/,"Husted discusses affordable housing, visits Ohio State Fair in Central Ohio",2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“For many Ohioans, owning a home is part of their American dream, and we have an obligation to make sure that goal is in reach and affordable.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today convened Ohio leaders for a roundtable discussion on affordable housing before visiting the Ohio State Fair to meet with Ohio’s agricultural leaders. “For many Ohioans, owning a home is part of their American dream and we have an obligation to make sure that goal is in reach and affordable. When I was growing up here in Ohio, people were leaving, and we didn’t have this housing problem. Our population was in decline. Now we are growing, and people are finding work here. And unless you want your kids and grandkids living with you, we need to build homes for our future generations!” said Husted. Husted hosted housing leaders from across the state to discuss the recently passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which he supported. The law addresses the root causes of rising housing costs by cutting red tape, increasing housing supply, lowering costs for families, protecting taxpayers and preserving local control. “Ohio’s food and agriculture industry is a cornerstone of our state’s economy, contributing $124 billion every year. At the Ohio State Fair, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the hardworking farmers, producers and families who make this industry foundational to Ohio’s success,” said Husted. Husted also visited the Ohio State Fair to meet with agricultural leaders and learn more about the issues impacting Ohio’s farming community. As Ohio’s lieutenant governor, Husted helped oversee a $456 million investment in the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds. In the Senate, he is continuing to support Ohio agriculture through efforts such as the Farm Bill.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-calls-for-investigation-of-ccp-linked-company-encroaching-on-military-base/,Moreno Calls for Investigation of CCP-Linked Company Encroaching on Military Base,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting a formal review of SolarSpace’s plan to purchase or lease land near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Solarspace, a Chinese solar cell manufacturer with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, is seeking to establish a U.S. foothold near one of the nation’s most strategically sensitive military installations. “I applaud the Trump Administration’s continued commitment to tracking foreign land ownership,” wrote Senator Moreno. “At a time when the Chinese Communist Party has leveraged American commercial entities to advance its military and intelligence objectives, we cannot let this potential transaction proceed without investigation. While the Supreme Court’s recent decision was, unfortunately, in the words of President Trump, a ‘massive Birthright Citizenship WIN!’ for China, I hope we can work together to ensure that the Chinese Communist Party is never allowed to purchase or lease land near our military installations.” Read the full text of the letter HERE or below. July 31, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C., 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent, I am writing to you in your capacity as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to formally request a comprehensive national security review pursuant to a referral for investigation that I have grave concerns about. On June 22, 2026, the Dayton Development Coalition referred a pending real estate transaction involving SolarSpace Technology Co., Ltd. (“SolarSpace”), a Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and modules, to your office. It is my understanding that SolarSpace intends to lease or purchase a facility located at 2555 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio, which is approximately 13 miles from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a critical military installation with a workforce of approximately 38,000 employees, including military personnel, civilians, and contractors, dedicated to defending our nation against foreign adversaries. The base is not only one of the Department of War’s most strategically significant installations, but also a cornerstone of U.S. air and space superiority, serving as a central hub for aerospace research, engineering, and intelligence, including the Air Force Research Laboratory. Yet, one of our greatest foes is attempting to move in nearly next door. I applaud the Trump Administration’s continued commitment to tracking foreign land ownership. At a time when the Chinese Communist Party has leveraged American commercial entities to advance its military and intelligence objectives, we cannot let this potential transaction proceed without investigation. While the Supreme Court’s recent decision was, unfortunately, in the words of President Trump, a “massive Birthright Citizenship WIN!” for China, I hope we can work together to ensure that the Chinese Communist Party is never allowed to purchase or lease land near our military installations. I urge you to investigate this transaction immediately. We cannot allow potential shell companies for the Chinese Communist Party to buy land or facilities near our most sensitive military and critical infrastructure sites, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I appreciate your partnership as we work to safeguard our national security interests. Sincerely, BERNIE MORENO United States Senator",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-slotkin-win-broad-support-to-defend-american-auto-industry-from-ccp-linked-vehicles/,"Moreno, Slotkin Win Broad Support to Defend American Auto Industry from CCP-Linked Vehicles",2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin’s (D-Mich.) Connected Vehicle Security Act unanimously passed out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to defend America’s auto industry. Following the passage, organizations from across the American automotive ecosystem—including automakers, suppliers, manufacturers, dealers, trucking organizations, labor unions, and national security advocates—praised the legislation for safeguarding one of America’s most critical industries. What They Are Saying: Leading Automakers “General Motors applauds the efforts of Senator Moreno (R-OH) and Slotkin (D-MI) in securing strong bipartisan support and passage of S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act, via voice vote out of the Senate Commerce Committee,” said General Motors. “GM supports policies that protect and strengthen American manufacturing and the global competitiveness of U.S. automakers, and we remain committed to long-term investments in our domestic workforce, facilities, and technology, and we look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders throughout the process. As we have said many times, we can compete with anyone in the world when we are given a level playing field.” “As the largest auto manufacturer in Ohio, Honda applauds committee passage of the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which seeks to provide a fair and competitive marketplace for U.S. automakers,” said American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “As global competition in the automotive sector intensifies, the bill importantly recognizes how American economic and national security are increasingly connected.” “We are pleased with the committee approval of the Connected Vehicle Security Act,” said Nissan Motor Co., LTD. “We look forward to continuing to work with Senators Moreno and Slotkin on policies that matter to our customers and strengthen the future of the U.S. automotive industry.” “Stellantis commends the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously reporting out the Connected Vehicle Security Act,” said Stellantis N.V. “This is a significant milestone in our collective effort to provide Americans confidence that connected vehicles will remain secure, while supporting innovation and parity across the automotive industry. Stellantis looks forward to continuing to work with Congress to advance this important, bipartisan legislation.” America’s Automotive Industry “Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold today in the U.S. These companies can compete with any company on the planet. The challenge they face today is not competing with Chinese companies but with the entire country of China – namely its industrial policy of state-owned enterprises, heavily subsidized vehicles and unfair trade,” said John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation. “This threat warrants an immediate policy response from the American government. Congress should enact a ban on Chinese vehicles and connected systems in the U.S. to correct the current imbalances that are distorting and disrupting the global auto market, disadvantaging domestic automakers and undermining American national security.” “Trucks traverse every corner of our country, and they increasingly rely on sophisticated technologies that help them operate safely, efficiently, and productively. As these systems become more deeply embedded in our nation’s supply chain, it is critical that they remain secure from foreign adversaries like China,” said American Trucking Associations SVP of Legislative Affairs Alex Rosen. “ATA commends Senators Moreno and Slotkin for advancing a smart, targeted approach to protecting our transportation infrastructure. Their legislation would help mitigate potential national security threats while ensuring that America remains a leader in the development and deployment of next-generation transportation technologies.” “As an organization comprised of international nameplate auto dealers, we firmly believe that more competition benefits consumers and strengthens the American economy,” said AIADA President & CEO Cody Lusk. “However, what Chinese automakers have done in other markets and would like to do in ours is something altogether different. They seek to enter our country with artificially low prices, subsidized by their government and questionable labor practices, and decimate the American automotive industry. They are singularly focused on dominating our auto market and making Americans reliant on Chinese products and technology. Today’s committee vote is a positive first step in crafting legislation that counters those efforts and works for all Americans.” “The Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 (CVSA), as adopted by the Senate Commerce committee, strikes an important balance that addresses key national security concerns associated with today’s technology-enabled vehicles while also ensuring that vehicle suppliers can comply with the requirements,” said MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association. “MEMA appreciates the leadership of Senators Moreno and Slotkin on this legislation, and we look forward to working with them on the CVSA as it continues to move through the legislative process.” “We congratulate Senator Moreno on the unanimous, bipartisan vote to advance the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 out of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee,” said the CAR Coalition. “As government and industry share a commitment to ensuring the automotive supply chain is free of connections to countries of concern, this legislation is a critical step toward making that a reality. The CAR Coalition stands ready to continue working with Senator Moreno to ensure that the U.S. maintains a robust and secure aftermarket supply chain, one that safeguards economic growth and national security.” “The Connected Vehicle Security Act addresses a growing national security priority by protecting the U.S. automotive industrial base from potential risks associated with foreign adversary access to connected vehicle technology,” said Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International. “As vehicles become increasingly connected, autonomous and software-defined, this legislation will help safeguard critical technologies and supply chains while supporting American competitiveness. The Connected Vehicle Security Act helps protect America’s automotive industrial base from foreign adversaries as vehicles become increasingly connected and autonomous.” “OOIDA members, nearly 40% of whom are military veterans, care deeply about both roadway safety and national security,” said Todd Spencer, President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. “It’s unfathomable that 80,000 lb. driverless commercial vehicles currently operating on American roadways rely upon technology from a global adversary for navigation. That’s why OOIDA and the nearly 150,000 small-business truckers we represent applaud the Committee for passing the Connected Vehicle Security Act and we thank Senator Moreno and Senator Slotkin for their leadership on this legislation. Currently, autonomous systems put Americans, their vehicles, and their personal privacy at risk given so many critical unanswered questions related to cybersecurity, operational safety, and data transparency. The safest operator of an 80,000 lb. commercial vehicle on America’s roadways is a well-trained, professional, human truck driver.” American Manufacturing and Labor “Today’s action by the Senate Commerce Committee marks an important step toward protecting American manufacturing and preserving the American Dream. The UAW applauds every member of the committee who voted to advance a strong version of the bill, and we thank the bill’s sponsors, Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin, for their leadership,” said United Auto Workers. “The committee recognized that America needs an auto industry that invests in American workers—not one that rewards dependence on China, whose industrial strategy has leveraged Western brands to expand its market influence while advancing a business model built on low wages and weak labor standards. As the legislation continues to advance, we reiterate our opposition to carve-outs for all multinational corporations. No company should get special treatment. If they want to benefit from policies that strengthen American manufacturing, they should meet the same standards as everyone else. This legislation will help ensure that the next generation of auto investment creates good union jobs, strengthens communities, reinforces America’s manufacturing base, and keeps the future of auto production here in the United States.” “We applaud Senators Moreno and Slotkin for championing American workers,” Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul said. “Congress has taken a major step to safeguard the 11 million American jobs that the U.S. auto supply chain supports. Our national security and economic strength depend on this lynchpin industry. We cannot afford to allow the Chinese auto import flood to hit U.S. shores. Our workers are the best in the world, but Beijing has played every trick in the book to advantage its state-backed auto manufacturers. Allowing Chinese autos to enter our market would set the U.S. into a rigged game that stakes our nation’s whole future.” “The unanimous passage of S.4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act, through committee is a major victory for American workers, our domestic auto industry, and our national security,” said United Steelworkers International President Roxanne Brown. “This bipartisan legislation recognizes that as technology rapidly changes, it’s essential that we defend our vital automotive supply chain. The USW applauds the Senate for acting decisively to protect good union jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and safeguard the industries that are critical to our nation’s economic and national security.” “AISI commends the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026. This bipartisan action is a critical step toward codifying the Commerce Department’s Connected Vehicle rule into law, ensuring that Chinese automakers cannot manufacture or sell connected vehicles in the United States,” said American Iron and Steel Institute. “As with steel, Chinese vehicles are heavily subsidized by the Chinese government. China is determined to expand its automotive footprint globally by any means necessary, including through a wide variety of unfair and predatory practices. Committee passage of this legislation sends a clear signal that Congress will not allow these massively subsidized vehicles that can collect and transmit sensitive data to gain a foothold in the American market. By keeping Chinese-manufactured vehicles, batteries and connected components out of U.S. commerce, this bill protects our national security and strengthens the entire American automotive supply chain, including the domestic steelmakers who supply it. We thank Senators Moreno and Slotkin for authoring this legislation and members of the committee and its leadership for passing this crucial measure.” “The Steel Manufacturers Association commends the continued leadership of Senator Moreno and Senator Slotkin on behalf of U.S. manufacturing,” said Steel Manufacturers Association Executive Vice President Brandon Farris. “The Connected Vehicle Security Act will safeguard the American auto market from policies by the Chinese government that seek to undercut and overwhelm key industrial sectors. Steelmakers have been on the front lines of this fight, and we support policies such as this that bolster U.S. national security and industrial competitiveness.” “I commend Senator Moreno and Senator Slotkin for introducing The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 and for their successful initiative to advance the bill through the Senate Commerce Committee,” said Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman and CEO, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. “Just like the Chinese steel industry, auto production in China is heavily subsidized and controlled by the Chinese government. The passage of this bill is fundamental to eliminate the risk to our national security embedded into Chinese vehicles and connected components circulating freely within the United States. By eliminating this serious threat from the American homeland, we are also ensuring the Chinese do not undermine President Trump’s commitment to increase manufacturing of cars in the U.S. from a domestic supply chain. Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest supplier of steel to the American automotive industry. Passage of this legislation is critical to protecting more than 25,000 Cleveland-Cliffs steelmaking jobs and millions of American jobs in the auto manufacturing value chain.” National Security & Policy Experts “The Senate Commerce Committee should be applauded for advancing the Connected Vehicle Security Act with its strongest protections intact, turning back every effort to weaken them,” said Daniel Kishi, Senior Policy Advisor, American Compass. “Beijing’s subsidies and beggar-thy-neighbor policies are fueling a rapid Chinese advance across the global auto industry, which threatens American workers, industry, and national security alike. By refusing to soften the legislation’s ownership and hardware standards, the Committee held the line where it matters most: adversary capital will not buy its way into the American market through a Western label.” “The Connected Vehicle Security Act recognizes that cars are now computers on wheels, and we cannot allow the computers on American roads to answer to Beijing,” said Chris McGuire, Senior Fellow for China and Emerging Technologies, Council on Foreign Relations. “This critical piece of legislation would keep compromised Chinese hardware and software out of American vehicles, preventing China from using Americans’ cars to surveil our citizens or map our infrastructure, or even disabling them at will. It would codify commonsense safeguards against real national security risks, protecting US national security and the American auto industry in one stroke. Congress should pass it without delay.” “ITIF endorses the Connected Vehicle Security Act as a critical bulwark, alongside tariffs on Chinese EVs, to ensure that Chinese vehicles—which have benefitted from a plethora of unfair Chinese trade and economic practices including massive industrial subsidies and rampant IP theft—do not decimate the U.S. auto industry or create national security risks from Chinese vehicles on U.S. roads with connectivity components primed directly to do the pernicious bidding of the CCP,” said the Information Technology and Innovation Fund. “Connected vehicle technologies carry cybersecurity risks that must be addressed to safeguard America’s national security,” said Alexandria Paolozzi Moore, FDD Action Senior Director of Government Relations. “FDD Action commends Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin for introducing the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which confronts the cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected vehicle systems and the risks posed by Chinese involvement in the supply chain. As adversaries seek to exploit emerging technologies, securing our transportation infrastructure is critical. This legislation strengthens America’s resilience and ensures the United States is not dependent on adversarial nations for the technology powering its vehicles.” “SAFE strongly supports the Connected Vehicle Security Act which expands current law to combat the growing threat posed by Chinese automakers and suppliers, and the risks they pose to America’s economic and national security,” said Rachel McCleery, Executive Director of SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility. “After gaining market access to Mexico and Canada, our geopolitical adversary is even closer to deploying vehicles on U.S. roads – vehicles that collect and transmit sensitive geolocation, infrastructure, and behavioral data at scale. This new legislation is a crucial step towards building secure and resilient supply chains, protecting our industrial base, and blocking real-time espionage and surveillance by foreign adversaries.” Business & Economic Leaders “Ohio is home to a deep automotive supply chain and thousands of manufacturers competing every day in a global marketplace,” said the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association President Ryan Augsburger. “We can compete with anyone, anywhere, when the rules are fair and critical technologies are protected. We appreciate Sens. Moreno and Slotkin for keeping the focus on supply chain security, fair competition and the strength of American manufacturing.” “For decades, Ohio’s economy has benefitted greatly from the numerous automotive manufacturers and their many suppliers throughout our state,” said JP Nauseef, President & CEO, JobsOhio. “These important businesses provide good-paying jobs for thousands of Ohioans and are at the forefront of technological advancement across the automotive industry. As vehicles become increasingly data-driven, policies that strengthen supply chain resilience and protect national security are critical to Ohio’s long-term growth in the automotive sector. I applaud Sen. Moreno and Sen. Slotkin’s efforts to support these important goals advancing Ohio’s economic development momentum.”",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-kim-lead-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-children-from-ai-companion-chatbots/,"Husted, Kim lead bipartisan bill to protect children from AI companion chatbots",2026-07-29,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“We need to protect children in the digital world the same way we do in the physical world.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act 2.0. This bipartisan bill builds off Husted’s previous CHAT Act, establishing a federal framework to protect minors from harms associated with companion artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots through a tiered, risk-based approach. The bipartisan CHAT Act 2.0 would also prohibit AI companion chatbots from engaging in harmful behaviors with minors, including encouraging self-harm, generating sexual content, impersonating humans or licensed professionals and engaging in emotionally manipulative or romantic interactions. “We need to protect children in the digital world the same way we do in the physical world. As AI becomes more advanced and more accessible, we have a responsibility to make sure these tools are not exposing children to dangerous, manipulative or inappropriate interactions. The CHAT Act 2.0 would put guardrails in place to keep parents informed, protect children from harm and ensure their safety comes before unchecked technology,” said Husted. “We all just want peace of mind that our kids will be okay growing up in this era of algorithms and AI. That’s why we need guardrails in place to keep up with ever-evolving technology like chatbots and make sure our kids’ safety, mental health, and well-being are always put first,” said Kim. The CHAT Act 2.0 would: Require age assurance and parental involvement, including parental controls and notification if a minor expresses suicidal ideation. Mandate clear disclosures that chatbots are not human, establish use limits and break reminders, implement crisis referral protocols and prohibit AI from providing crisis counseling to minors. Impose stronger safeguards on higher-risk systems, including limits on memory, professional supervision for therapeutic AI and pre-deployment risk assessments. Include strong data privacy protections and enforcement authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. Create a three-tier framework that applies appropriate safeguards based on a chatbot’s intended purpose: Educational chatbots, Companion chatbots, Health chatbots. In September 2025, Husted introduced the initial CHAT Act. The CHAT Act 2.0 is an updated version of this bill, which now includes a tier system that would allow different chatbots to adhere to varying restrictions based on the risk level they present. Additionally, it would address several industry concerns by not including customer service bots or video game-related bots in its definitions. It also includes data privacy protections that are in line with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Background: AI companion chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate human conversation, either through text or voice. Chatbots have prompted users to engage in self‑harm and exposed minors to adult content. In one Texas case, a Character.AI chatbot encouraged a teenager to kill his parents because they restricted his screen time. This bill builds on Husted’s work to protect kids online. In March 2026, Husted introduced Sammy’s Law. This bipartisan bill would empower parents to protect their children on social media platforms by providing them the right to know if their children are engaging in dangerous or risky interactions. In January 2026, Husted introduced the bipartisan No Fentanyl on Social Media Act. The bill would direct the FTC to report to Congress on minors’ access to fentanyl through social media, with recommendations to address this growing threat. In December 2025, Husted joined the Kids Online Safety Act to protect minors’ personal data on online platforms and implement safety tools for parents and minors to target any harmful online content for children.",1,2026-07-30T07:32:48Z,2026-07-30T07:34:08Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-unloads-on-fauci-demands-he-apologize-for-lives-he-ruined/,"Moreno Unloads on Fauci, Demands He Apologize for Lives He Ruined",2026-07-29,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"When prompted by Moreno, Fauci refused to apologize to or acknowledge audience members hurt by his policies. WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) blasted Anthony Fauci for refusing to answer for the damage inflicted on millions of Americans by his failed pandemic leadership and vanity that denied children proper schooling, shuttered small businesses, and kept families apart. Watch Senator Moreno’s full questioning HERE or below. On Dr. Fauci’s Criminal Defense Lawyer: “Let me tell you who David Schertler is for the audience, because he was ejected by the chairman. He’s a high-profile criminal attorney,” said Senator Moreno. “He’s represented some really great people like Senator Bob Menendez, maybe that’s someone who my Democrat colleagues might remember, took gold bars as bribes from the Egyptians. And there’s an article here in the Washington Free Beacon that talks about why you would hire a guy like David Schertler, and the comment is, ‘if you’re in deep sh*t, that’s who you call.’ Do you feel like you’re in deep sh*t?” “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the fifth amendment to the Constitution,” said Dr. Fauci. “Clearly, what you think today is that somehow your above reproach,” said Senator Moreno. “Somehow you feel like you don’t need to be treated like a normal American.” On Dr. Fauci’s Refusal to Acknowledge the Lives he Harmed: “Can you do me a favor, in the audience and standup if during the time of the COVID pandemic you were called a racist for calling the virus the Wuhan virus or the China virus? If you thought the six-foot rule was total crap. If you thought the vaccine wasn’t something you should take. If you thought it was outrageous the way the mask policy was rolled out. If you were fired from your job for not taking in the vaccine, including members of the military. If you thought closing schools was catastrophically stupid and that saying these things made you somehow a lesser human being. Dr. Fauci, can you just turn around and look at the people behind you? You’re not willing to do that,” said Senator Moreno. On Dr. Fauci’s Refusal to Apologize to the American People: “You may have had a fifty plus year legacy of public service, but it ends in a total and complete disgrace,” said Senator Moreno. “So let me ask you an opportunity to answer one question. Will you apologize, just apologize to the people you harmed through your actions? Do you have the dignity to just say you’re sorry?”",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-backs-bill-to-modernize-supplemental-security-income-program/,Husted backs bill to modernize supplemental security income program,2026-07-27,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“The SSI asset limits haven’t been updated in nearly 40 years, and they no longer reflect economic reality.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Savings Penalty Elimination Act. The legislation would modernize the asset limits in the SSI program, which has not been updated since 1989. Current law penalizes many low-income seniors and people with disabilities for saving responsibly for emergencies or their futures. “There is no reason outdated laws should prevent hardworking Americans from working, saving for the future or getting married. The SSI asset limits haven’t been updated in nearly 40 years, and they no longer reflect economic reality. This bipartisan bill would modernize those limits, giving more Americans with disabilities and seniors the freedom to save for emergencies and build a more secure future without jeopardizing the benefits they rely on,” said Husted. Under current law, individuals with disabilities and adults age 65 and older are only eligible for SSI if they have less than $2,000 in assets. Married couples are limited to $3,000 in combined financial resources to remain eligible. The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act would update those asset limits for the first time since the 1980s, allowing millions of older Americans and those with disabilities to work, save, marry and build financial security without risking their benefits. TheSSI Savings Penalty Elimination Actwould raise the SSI asset limits to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for married couples, and index them to inflation moving forward. The last update to SSI asset limits was passed by Congress in 1984 and went into effect in 1989. “A $2,000 rainy-day fund doesn’t go as far as it did in 1989, but that’s all the savings that people who rely on SSI benefits are allowed. We shouldn’t punish people who are working hard, saving their money, and planning for the future. Congress must raise the SSI asset limit to help our seniors and Americans with disabilities,” said Cortez Masto. “Outdated rules are making disabled Americans pick between a better job and losing their safety net. That’s wrong. Instead, let’s encourage work, help people save, and lift them out of poverty,” said Cassidy. “Every year, SSI’s outdated rules prevent Americans from being able to work, save, or marry the one they love. This bipartisan bill gives Americans who are trying to make ends meet the chance to live independently without fear of being forced to forfeit an economic lifeline. As the Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, I am committed to making sure SSI is no longer stuck in yesteryear so every American can live with dignity and respect,” said Wyden. Reps. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.) introduced the companion legislation for the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act in the House of Representatives. AARP, the Autism Society of America, the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, the Jewish Federations of North America, Microsoft, the National Council on Aging, the National Council on Independent Living, the National Down Syndrome Congress, Justice in Aging, the Arc of the United States, Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Action, the National Association of Evangelicals, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are all supporting the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act.",1,2026-07-28T07:37:32Z,2026-07-28T07:38:50Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/media-advisory-moreno-to-ask-for-unanimous-consent-on-house-passed-bill-to-ban-insider-trading-and-require-voter-id/,Media Advisory: Moreno to Ask For Unanimous Consent on House-Passed Bill to Ban Insider Trading and Require Voter ID,2026-07-27,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) will ask for unanimous consent on a House-passed bill to ban insider trading and require physical photo identification to receive a ballot. Senator Moreno’s remarks will be live streamed HERE. WHO: Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) WHAT: Request for unanimous consent for the Stop Insider Trading Act WHEN: July 27, 2026 – approximately 6:30pm",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-denison-university-highlights-husteds-recognition-of-national-championship-teams-in-washington/,ICYMI: Denison University highlights Husted’s recognition of national championship teams in Washington,2026-07-24,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Those who could make the trip toured the Capitol, watched Senate proceedings, and spoke at length with Husted.” WASHINGTON – Denison University highlighted Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) recognition of the university’s four NCAA Division III national championship teams during their visit to Washington this week. The teams visited the White House, where they were honored by President Donald Trump, toured the U.S. Capitol, and watched Husted deliver a Senate floor speech celebrating their historic accomplishments. Denison University’s men’s baseball team, women’s basketball team, men’s swimming and diving team and men’s doubles tennis champions all captured NCAA Division III national titles during the 2025-26 academic year, marking one of the most successful years in the university’s athletic history. Key excerpts from the article include: “In a historic year, the Big Red captured four NCAA national championships — three team titles in baseball, women’s basketball, and men’s swimming and diving, and a fourth title from Kael Shah ’26 and Ethan Green ’26 in men’s tennis doubles.” . . . “This display of athletic prowess caught the attention of Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, himself a member of a Division III football championship team.” . . . “Earlier this summer, Husted invited all the players and Denison coaching staff from the three winning teams, as well as tennis doubles champions Shah and Green, to Washington. Women’s basketball coach Maureen Hirt and men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Gregg Parini joined Deegan on the visit, along with members of their respective coaching staffs, about 50 student-athletes from all four sports, and some families.” . . . “Those who could make the trip toured the Capitol, watched Senate proceedings, and spoke at length with Husted. “In a surprise appointment added near their arrival date, Husted also arranged for the teams to be celebrated with a visit to the East Room of the White House, where they were congratulated by President Donald Trump.” . . . “Seated in the gallery above the Senate floor, the Denison delegation watched as Husted read into the Congressional Record an account of each team’s record and final triumphs.” . . . “Seamus McCann ’28, Brock Butchko ’28, and Ben Davis ’28 — teammates on the men’s swimming and diving team — said they were particularly struck by the personal nature of Husted’s invitation and itinerary.” . . . “After the formal Senate recognition, Husted met with the student-athletes, congratulating them again and fielding their questions about his days, and sometimes nights, full of marathon voting sessions and other Congressional responsibilities.”",1,2026-07-25T07:13:44Z,2026-07-25T07:15:09Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-cleveland-with-health-care-providers-working-families/,"Husted in Cleveland with health care providers, working families",2026-07-24,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Innovation in Northeast Ohio is transforming lives across the globe.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited the Cleveland Clinic and later hosted a roundtable with Northeast Ohio workers to discuss his efforts to lower costs and support working families. “Innovation in Northeast Ohio is transforming lives across the globe. The Cleveland Clinic is a leader in medical innovation, and it was great to hear directly from workers who keep Ohio’s economy moving. Their perspectives help inform my work in the Senate as I work to lower costs, expand opportunity and make life more affordable for Ohio families,” said Husted. “At Cleveland Clinic, we’re using technology to move healthcare forward and improve care for patients. We are proud to be home to the first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare and life sciences research. We have made significant progress in quantum computing and look forward to continuing to advance discovery and training the workforce of the future,” said Dr. Serpil Erzurum, Executive Vice President and Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Academic Officer. During his visit, Husted toured Cleveland Clinic’s new biomedical research building located within the Cleveland Innovation District, where researchers and medical professionals are developing new technologies and treatments that improve patient care. The visit builds on Husted’s work to increase access to affordable health care by expanding the availability of over-the-counter medications. Earlier this year, Husted’s bipartisan SMART OTC Act was signed into law, making it easier for families to access more affordable over-the-counter medicines. Following the tour, Husted hosted a roundtable discussion with workers from across Northeast Ohio to hear directly about the challenges facing working families. Husted highlighted the tax relief included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA), which delivers meaningful savings to workers, seniors, parents and small businesses. The WFTCA includes the following tax benefits for Ohioans:",1,2026-07-28T07:37:32Z,2026-07-28T07:38:50Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-joins-bill-to-encourage-creation-of-small-businesses/,Husted joins bill to encourage creation of small businesses,2026-07-23,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Ohio is the best state in the nation to start and grow a business, and this bill will give more entrepreneurs a path to success.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons’ (D-Del.) in introducing the bipartisan New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act to support individuals as they pursue small business ownership. The bill would strengthen the underutilized Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program by reducing barriers for states to participate and encouraging broader use of the program. “Ohio is home to more than 1.1 million small businesses, and they are the backbone of our state’s economy. This legislation will help more Americans achieve the dream of owning a small business by creating a stronger pathway from unemployment to self-employment. Ohio is the best state in the nation to start and grow a business, and this bill will give more entrepreneurs a path to success,” said Husted. “If you lose your job, the government shouldn’t tell you the only way forward is to go work for somebody else. Some folks have a business idea they’ve been dreaming about for years, and losing a job might be the push to finally chase it. Right now, an outdated federal rule forces people on unemployment to spend their time applying for jobs they don’t want instead of building the business they do want. Our bill fixes that. If you’re willing to put in the work to start a business, hire your neighbors, and build something in your community, we should cheer you on, not stand in your way,” said Lankford. “Every small business began with someone taking a chance on a new idea, and new AI tools will make it easier than ever to turn those ideas into business plans, sales, and storefronts. Americans shouldn’t have to choose between the safety net of unemployment benefits that they’ve paid into and the all-American opportunity to chase their entrepreneurial dream. As artificial intelligence reshapes the nature of work, this bill will help support American entrepreneurs, keep food on families’ tables, lift up small businesses, and keep our economy strong,” said Coons. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) and Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) are leading the companion version of the No BOSS Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The No BOSS Act passed the House unanimously on April 29, 2026. “Small businesses and pioneering entrepreneurs are the engine of our economy, but making the leap from unemployment to self-employment is risky. Americans shouldn’t be forced to choose between unemployment insurance and working on their next big idea. This bill makes it easier to start and sustain a small business, and I am proud to once again lead this effort,” said Carey. “This is a real unique opportunity to help unemployed individuals start a business with dignity. By making commonsense changes to the program, we can empower entrepreneurship and give people who are passionate about building a business the support they need to make it a reality,” said Landsman. Background: The SEA Program is designed to encourage unemployed individuals to start their own businesses. Unlike traditional Unemployment Compensation (UC), SEA participants can utilize weekly payments towards getting their small business off the ground. Only five states have active SEA programs for UC claimants as of 2025 (Delaware, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York and Oregon). As of 2022, Oregon and New York had the largest SEA programs with 390 and 1,005 participants, respectively. The NO BOSS Act would improve use of the SEA program by making common-sense changes to the program, many modeled after the program’s highly successful implementation in Oregon. The bill would remove the “likely to exhaust benefits” provision, which prevents many unemployed workers from participating in this program and implies that entrepreneurship should only be for those who are unlikely to find any other job. Additionally, the legislation would clarify that a state-approved business plan and market feasibility study could serve as an alternative requirement to entrepreneurship training. This builds on Husted’s work to support small businesses. In the Senate, Husted is supporting the: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act: This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. AI for Mainstreet Act: This bill would provide training, guidance and support to American small businesses looking to implement AI into their businesses. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act: This bill would eliminate the requirement for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department, which is burdensome and overreaching.",1,2026-07-24T07:30:11Z,2026-07-24T07:31:13Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-op-ed-ohios-long-road-from-economic-decline-to-no-1/,Husted op-ed: Ohio’s long road from economic decline to No. 1,2026-07-22,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I have been fortunate to play a role in many of those reforms during my years in public service, and I have witnessed firsthand the difficult decisions that helped Ohio climb from near the bottom of the pack to the top.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) penned an op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer tracing Ohio’s transformation from the nation’s 34th-ranked state for business in 2010 to the No. 1 state for business in 2026. In the piece, Husted reflects on the policy decisions, long-term investments and collaborative leadership that helped fuel Ohio’s economic resurgence and position the state as a national leader. Key excepts include: “When CNBC published its Top States for Business rankings in 2010, Ohio ranked 34th. In its latest rankings, Ohio is number one.” . . . “That recognition is gratifying because I remember just how difficult things were for Ohio families not all that long ago.” . . . “I grew up in northwest Ohio during a time when our state was in economic freefall. Around the time I graduated from high school, the company where my father worked was failing. My dad and my uncle lost their jobs in our hometown of Montpelier, and my family ultimately had to leave Ohio to find work.” . . . “I loved Ohio, so I stayed. I went to work in economic development at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce because I believed our state could compete again, and I’m not a quitter.” . . . “Those were difficult years. Companies were leaving Ohio, and manufacturing communities were suffering.” . . . “Our state had one of the nation’s highest income tax rates, three burdensome business taxes, and even taxed the machinery and equipment companies needed to modernize and compete. We had become a harder place to invest, build, hire and grow.” . . . “Fortunately, leaders in both the public and private sectors began the long work of turning Ohio around.” . . . “I have been fortunate to play a role in many of those reforms during my years in public service, and I have witnessed firsthand the difficult decisions that helped Ohio climb from near the bottom of the pack to the top.” . . . “Governors and legislators from both parties made important contributions. “Governor George Voinovich restored fiscal discipline and reformed workers’ compensation. “Governor Bob Taft championed tax and tort reform. “Governor John Kasich created JobsOhio and signed a law eliminating the death tax to make Ohio more competitive. “Governor Mike DeWine has built on that foundation with major investments in infrastructure, career and technical education, workforce development and transformational economic development projects.” . . . “At the turn of this century, Ohio was losing people, jobs, and confidence. Today, Ohio has more people employed than at any time in our state’s history, and unemployment remains near historic lows.” . . . “Of course, being No. 1 doesn’t mean our work is finished. The best organizations − and the best states − never stop improving. Every day presents another opportunity to become more competitive.” . . . “My goal has always been simple: to help make Ohio a place where our children and grandchildren can build successful careers close to the communities that raised them − if that’s where they choose to live. “They may still pursue opportunities across the country or around the world, and that’s part of the American dream. “But they should never have to leave because Ohio failed to provide one.” . . . “We’ve come a long way, and while there is still more to do, Ohio has proven that decline is not destiny.”",1,2026-07-23T07:31:02Z,2026-07-23T07:32:26Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-applauds-sixth-circuit-confirmation-of-judge-flowers/,Moreno Applauds Sixth Circuit Confirmation of Judge Flowers,2026-07-22,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) praised the Senate confirmation of Benjamin M. Flowers to be a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. “Mr. Flowers has spent his career fighting for Ohio and its citizens, including before the United States Supreme Court,” said Senator Moreno. “I am confident that Mr. Flowers will serve with integrity and continue to make Ohio and this nation proud on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.” The Sixth Circuit has jurisdiction over federal appeals from the states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. In Ohio, the Sixth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over the Northern District and the Southern District of Ohio.",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-bill-cracking-down-on-chinese-vehicles-passes-out-of-committee-unanimously/,Moreno Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Vehicles Passes Out of Committee Unanimously,2026-07-22,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) praised the passage of his bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill passed unanimously, setting it up for consideration by the full Senate. “China’s auto industry was not built to compete, it was built to destroy American manufacturing, gut the middle class, and undermine our national security,” said Senator Moreno. “For decades, D.C. globalists propped up Chinese businesses—now it’s time for Congress to stop this cancer before it spreads through the American auto market.” “Chinese cars are surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and transmit that data back to Beijing, said Senator Slotkin. “The Chinese Communist Party’s playbook of heavily subsidizing their product and underselling the competition puts Michigan’s auto industry and millions of American workers at risk. I’m proud to see my bill advance out of committee today with unanimous bipartisan support, and I’m looking forward to working alongside Senator Moreno, the American auto industry, and labor to get it over the finish line.” Senator Moreno’s Connected Vehicle Security Act protects American automakers and workers from the dire threat of Chinese automobiles by banning them and their connected components on American soil. This bill prohibits the import, sale, and operation of vehicles manufactured in China, or any other country of concern, and bans the use of Chinese-developed connected vehicle technologies, such as software and data systems, on America roads.",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-honors-denison-university-athletic-programs-for-2026-ncaa-division-iii-national-championships/,Husted honors Denison University athletic programs for 2026 NCAA Division III national championships,2026-07-21,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Their accomplishments serve as a reminder of what be what can be achieved when you’re willing to pay the price of teamwork, discipline and determination.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor congratulating Denison University’s athletic programs on their multiple 2026 NCAA Division III national championships. During the 2025–2026 academic year, Denison student-athletes captured four NCAA Division III national championships, one of the most successful seasons in the university’s history. The men’s baseball, men’s swimming and diving, women’s basketball and men’s doubles tennis programs all brought home national titles. Husted hosted the teams, coaches and families in Washington, D.C. to celebrate their accomplishments. Key excerpts include: “Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary year of achievement by Ohio’s own Denison University.” . . . “Now, everyone knows Denison to be a great academic institution, but all of the sudden, it’s become a great athletic institution. “In the 2025-2026 academic year, Denison student-athletes delivered one of the most successful seasons in school history, capturing four, you heard that right, four NCAA Division III national titles and bringing great pride to the university community, alumni and entire state of Ohio.” . . . “We had the chance to join President Trump this morning at the White House to celebrate their accomplishments, and I wanted to take a couple of minutes to honor them on the Senate floor.” . . . “In early June, Denison’s men’s baseball team won the program’s first ever NCAA Division III national championship, defeating Endicott College in a 4-3 thriller, ten innings walk off victory.” . . . “In March, Denison’s men’s swimming and diving team captured its second consecutive NCAA Division III national championship and seventh national title in program history.” . . . “Denison’s men’s tennis added another national title when Ethan Green and Kael Shah captured the NCAA Division III men’s doubles national championship. The duo concluded the season with an impressive 24-6 record and secured the first national NCAA championship in program history.” . . . “The women’s basketball program completed a dominant 30-2 season, although at the beginning of the season, no one predicted that level of success. They captured the program’s first NCAA Division III national championship.” . . . “This championship reflects dedication, discipline and determination displayed by these student-athletes throughout the season. Takes a lot to go 30-2.” . . . “To all the Denison student-athletes, it’s a special, special thing. “And in this era of NIL, it’s also great to see people who excel in excellence for the love of the game. Just because they’re competitors at heart.” . . . “They will be winners for their family. They will be winners for their community. They’ll be winners for their state and winners for their nation.” . . . “And so, Mr. President, these Ohio student-athletes have made our state proud to their hard work, perseverance and commitments to excellence. “Their accomplishments serve as a reminder of what be what can be achieved when you’re willing to pay the price of teamwork, discipline and determination. “I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize these remarkable student-athletes, Denison University, and what they all stand for on behalf of the people of Ohio.”",1,2026-07-22T07:34:13Z,2026-07-22T07:35:16Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-warner-britt-host-bipartisan-podcast-episode-on-protecting-kids-online-with-advocate/,"Husted, Warner, Britt host bipartisan podcast episode on protecting kids online with advocate",2026-07-21,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“We’ll keep working in a bipartisan fashion to get Sammy’s Law across the finish line in the U.S. Senate.” View the podcast here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) hosted Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) for a discussion on their bipartisan bill, Sammy’s Law. Sammy’s Law would empower parents to protect their children on social media platforms by providing them the right to know if their children are engaging in dangerous or risky interactions. Sammy’s Law was named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who lost his life to fentanyl poisoning. He was approached by a drug dealer through social media, who delivered drugs laced with a lethal dose of a fentanyl-laced opioid to his home. Sammy was unaware he was ingesting fentanyl and tragically lost his life. The lawmakers were joined by Sam Chapman, Sammy’s father, who has become a leading advocate for giving parents resources to protect their children online. “Sammy’s story is a tragic one, and it is unfortunately one that has happened too many times across our country. As a father and grandfather, I strongly believe that we need to protect our kids in the digital world the same way we do in the physical world. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to take action against online threats and predators. We’ll keep working in a bipartisan fashion to get Sammy’s Law across the finish line in the U.S. Senate,” said Husted. “As a father, I know how challenging it is for parents to protect their kids from the harmful effects of social media, where children are more exposed than ever to cyberbullying, eating disorders, and other online threats to their wellbeing. Sammy Chapman should still be with us today, and it’s our responsibility as lawmakers to protect other children and families from experiencing a similar loss. Sammy’s Law will give parents the choice to be alerted of concerning behaviors on social media, while protecting their personal information. I will continue fighting to get this bipartisan effort passed, so parents have more resources to supervise their children’s social media use,” said Warner. “I often say you don’t have to tell me what it’s like to raise teenagers in today’s digital age because I’m actually doing it, which is why I’m committed to advancing legislation that will help prevent tragedies like Sammy’s from happening. It was a privilege joining Senators Husted and Warner to discuss the need to pass Sammy’s Law. Hearing directly from Sammy’s father, Sam Chapman, further underscored the critical work Congress has ahead of us to better protect our children online,” said Britt. “If Sammy’s Law had been in place when Sammy was alive, he’d still be here today. So, for the ones who were left behind, what you all are doing can be lifesaving,” said Chapman. Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-Fla.) introduced the companion bill to Sammy’s Law in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sammy’s Law would give parents the tools to protect their children and other family members by: Requiring large social media platforms with either 100 million monthly active users or garner $1 billion in gross revenue per year to make real-time application programming interfaces accessible to Federal Trade Commission (FTC)-registered third-party safety software providers. Alerting parents when 15 specific instances or phrases arise that indicate eating disorders, suicidal ideation and sexual harassment.",1,2026-07-22T07:34:13Z,2026-07-22T07:35:16Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-leads-bill-to-protect-americans-from-footing-the-bill-for-new-data-centers/,Husted leads bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers,2026-07-20,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“The Ratepayer Protection Act would keep America globally competitive while protecting Ohioans and Americans from higher electricity bills.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left paying for the energy infrastructure needed to support new data centers. “If America wants to lead the world in AI and strengthen our national security, we have to build the energy infrastructure to support it. But we must do that without passing the costs on to working families and small businesses. The Ratepayer Protection Act would keep America globally competitive while protecting Ohioans and Americans from higher electricity bills,” said Husted. The Ratepayer Protection Act would require states to consider establishing standards for states and Public Utility Commissions when connecting large electricity users—such as data centers—to the grid. It ensures those customers, not families or small businesses, pay for the power generation, transmission lines and other infrastructure needed to serve their facilities. Without those protections, utilities can shift those costs onto ratepayers through higher monthly electricity bills. Reps. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) introduced the companion bill to the Ratepayer Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. “As America races to lead the world in AI, we must build the energy infrastructure needed to support this innovation, and stay ahead of competitors like Communist China. But Colorado families, farmers, and small businesses should not be forced to cover the costs of new power generation driven by these developments. The Ratepayer Protection Act is a bipartisan, commonsense solution that protects everyday Americans and ensures our nation can continue to win the AI race,” said Evans. “My neighbors across Florida are grappling with skyrocketing electric bills. Ratepayers should not have to subsidize wealthy corporations’ growing energy demands, especially from AI data centers. The Ratepayer Protection Act safeguards consumers by ensuring these data centers pay for the energy and grid upgrades they need so hardworking families and local businesses are not stuck paying more,” said Castor. In March 2026, Husted joined President Donald Trump at the White House for a roundtable focused on lowering energy costs near new data centers. During the event, President Trump signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, with major technology companies committing to cover the full cost of the energy and infrastructure needed for new data centers instead of shifting those costs onto consumers. The Ratepayer Protection Act would codify key elements of that pledge. Background: If enacted, the bill would propose standards that state regulators could enforce when considering integrating new large-load customers with a demand of 100 megawatts or more onto the grid. Those recommendations include: Recovery of full, incremental cost of upgrades by the large-load customer over a long period of time through a special rate charge or other agreements. This protects utilities and their ratepayers from being left responsible for upgrade costs associated with a large-load customer, even if that customer later reduces operations or leaves the system entirely. Financial assurances requiring the large load customer to pay for any generation, transmission or other infrastructure necessary to serve their load, protecting utilities and ratepayers from that financial burden. This ensures large-load customers are responsible for the fixed costs associated with serving their demand rather than passing those costs on to families and businesses through higher monthly electricity bills.",1,2026-07-21T07:32:02Z,2026-07-21T07:33:33Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-urges-action-on-photo-id-requirement-to-vote/,Husted urges action on photo ID requirement to vote,2026-07-20,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Americans deserve confidence in elections supported by election integrity measures like photo ID.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today highlighting the need for citizens to show a photo ID when voting to help secure American elections. As the only Republican Senator with experience as serving as Secretary of State, Husted is leading the effort to implement nationwide photo ID requirements, something more than 80% of Americans support. With 23 states—including Ohio—already requesting voters present photo ID, Husted points to Ohio’s elections as the gold standard for being both secure and accessible. In March 2026, Husted offered a clean, straightforward amendment that would have required voters to present a photo ID when casting a ballot. Senate Democrats blocked the amendment from receiving a vote. Key excerpts include: “The people of Ohio have twice trusted me as their chief elections officer, having served two terms as Ohio Secretary of State in that time.” . . . “When Ohio was a very purple state, we were the focus of the nation. I administered those elections, and I made my mission clear to make Ohio a state where it was easy to vote and hard to cheat.” . . . “In Ohio, we implemented the photo ID requirement at the polls and with the photo ID requirement intact, there was no evidence of voter suppression.” . . . “In fact, with all of those election integrity measures in place in the 2024 presidential election, we produced the second highest turnout in the last four presidential elections.” . . . “Photo ID doesn’t just protect election integrity, though, it does more. It makes our elections work better.” . . . “A secure photo ID is faster, it’s simpler, it’s more objective. “It helps elections officials do their jobs more efficiently, delivers results more quickly, and gives Americans greater confidence that the eligible voter casting the ballot.” . . . “There’s no more unifying issue for Americans on election integrity than photo ID. “The vast majority of American people support requiring a photo ID you see it: poll after poll after poll.” . . . “Americans deserve confidence in elections supported by election integrity measures like photo ID.” . . . “And ultimately, more trust in our elections gives us more trust in the government of the people that were elected.” . . . “Let’s get this done. It’s long past time to get the photo ID portion of the SAVE America Act passed. Let’s do it. The time is now.”",1,2026-07-22T07:34:13Z,2026-07-22T07:35:16Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-cleveland-with-manufacturers-and-innovators-highlights-secured-funding-for-manufacturing-hub/,"Husted in Cleveland with manufacturers and innovators, highlights secured funding for manufacturing hub",2026-07-17,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Investments like these will help ensure northeast Ohio remains at the forefront of manufacturing and innovation for decades to come.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today toured Lubrizol Advanced Materials in Cleveland and joined local manufacturers, business leaders and Case Western Reserve University officials for a roundtable discussion on strengthening northeast Ohio’s manufacturing economy, including funding Husted advocated for the school. “Ohio is the manufacturing engine that keeps our nation moving forward. Lubrizol’s advanced materials and Case Western Reserve University’s NEO-SMART initiative are driving innovation across northeast Ohio. Investments like these will help ensure northeast Ohio remains at the forefront of manufacturing and innovation for decades to come,” Husted said. The roundtable focused on Case Western Reserve University’s recent grant award. The U.S. National Science Foundation selected the university’s Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology (NEO-SMART) initiative as one of 12 recipients nationwide to receive an NSF Regional Innovation Engines award. This comes after Husted’s May 22, 2026, letter to Acting NSF Director Brian Stone supporting the NEO-SMART proposal. The NSF Engines program can provide up to $160 million over 10 years to support the initiative. The NEO-SMART proposal outlines a 10-year plan expected to create an estimated 20,000 jobs across 18 counties in northeast Ohio. The initiative is a partnership of more than 70 organizations spanning industry, academia, workforce development, philanthropy and government. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio:",1,2026-07-18T06:58:50Z,2026-07-18T07:00:34Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/new-moreno-bill-to-sanction-canada-for-wildfire-pollution-emergency/,New Moreno Bill to Sanction Canada for Wildfire Pollution Emergency,2026-07-17,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released a new bill to sanction Canada and Canadian officials for their failure to contain the wildfires polluting American skies throughout Ohio and the greater United States. Senator Moreno’s bill would sanction the Canadian officials responsible for the emergency and revoke their visas until the emergency has been lifted. “Thanks to Canada’s failed leadership, Ohio’s skies are seeing the worst pollution on record and Ohioans across the state are being subjected to hazardous conditions – we will not tolerate this incompetence,” said Moreno. “My bill will declare an emergency, sanction all Canadian officials responsible, and study a victims compensation fund driven by imposing additional tariffs.” Senator Moreno’s bill: Requires the President to determine if Canadian wildfires harmed U.S. air quality Sanctions Canadian officials responsible, including by blocking assets and imposing restrictions Revokes visas for individuals sanctioned under the bill Expresses a sense of Congress that the Canadian ambassador is a “persona non grata” until wildfire smoke no longer affects the United States",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-announces-bill-to-sanction-canada-for-wildfire-pollution-emergency/,Moreno Announces Bill to Sanction Canada for Wildfire Pollution Emergency,2026-07-16,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) announced he will introduce legislation to sanction Canada and Canadian officials for their failure to contain wildfires impacting air quality across Ohio and the Great Lakes region. Canada’s government failed to invest in wildfire prevention methods including forest thinning, fuel reduction, prescribed burns, and stronger enforcement against arson.",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-delivers-speech-on-senate-floor-honoring-fallen-ohio-police-officer/,Husted delivers speech on Senate floor honoring fallen Ohio police officer,2026-07-15,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Sgt. Ries was a dedicated public servant who put his life on the line every day and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community responding to a violent call.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today honoring Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries, who was killed in the line of duty on July 5, 2026. Sgt. Ries was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. He served with the Rittman Police Department for 10 years after nearly two decades with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. He also previously served with the Sugar Grove Police Department. Key excerpts include: “Every day, the men and women of law enforcement leave home, not knowing what they will encounter. “They live life with the uncertainty of what the next hazard is that they might encounter during the call that they receive to go protect and serve.” . . . “Sgt. Scott Ries was shot and killed responding to one of those calls. “And today, I rise to honor one of Ohio’s bravest sons.” . . . “Sgt. Ries served and protected his community until the very last moment when he was responding to one of those calls.” . . . “Today, I want to take a few moments to honor his life, his service and his legacy.” . . . “Sgt. Ries was 54 years old and a native of Doylestown. He was a 10-year veteran of the police department.” . . . “His colleagues remember him as someone who wanted people to know that when they called for his help, he’d be there for them.” . . . “Sgt. Ries was a devoted husband and father. “I had a chance a few days ago to speak with his wonderful wife, Michelle. “He’s remembered as someone who was deeply involved in his family’s life, especially supporting his daughter’s cheerleading activities.” . . . “Sgt. Ries was a dedicated public servant who put his life on the line every day and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community responding to a violent call.” . . . “His wife and children and loved ones and fellow officers remain in our prayers.” . . . “Mr. President, Sgt. Scott Ries gave his life protecting his community and his neighbors. “I thank my colleagues for giving me a few moments to hear his story, and to join me in honoring his service and celebrating his life.”",1,2026-07-16T07:21:44Z,2026-07-16T07:23:13Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-reintroduces-harry-reid-bill-to-eliminate-birthright-citizenship/,Moreno Reintroduces Harry Reid Bill to Eliminate Birthright Citizenship,2026-07-15,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act, a bipartisan bill originally introduced by former Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid that would eliminate birthright citizenship, institutes a cap on refugee admissions, reforms the broken asylum system, and streamlines the deportation process, among other border security measures. Senator Moreno’s bill comes after the Supreme Court gave a gift to America’s enemies by upholding birthright citizenship. “Democrats of the past like Harry Reid knew birthright citizenship is a gift to foreign adversaries. Today, the party that used to advocate for working Americans has become the anti-American party,” said Senator Moreno. “They now have a choice: stand with the American people or stand with our enemies.” The bill would: Cracks down on criminal aliens and illegal reentry: Expands the list of aggravated felonies, strengthens penalties for illegal reentry (up to 10–20 years), requires local law enforcement to notify immigration authorities within 72 hours of felony arrests, and enables faster deportation during prison sentences. Targets alien smugglers with RICO authority: Treats alien smuggling as a RICO offense, raises penalties, expands asset forfeiture, and authorizes wiretaps to dismantle professional smuggling networks and human trafficking operations. Holds carriers accountable at the border: Holds airlines and other international carriers financially responsible for bringing in people without proper documents. Protects American workers with worksite enforcement: Requires employers to use tamper-proof identification (enhanced Social Security and alien work cards) and a telephone verification system to confirm work eligibility. Enforces state and local cooperation: Requires states and cities to use the federal SAVE system to verify immigration status before issuing federal benefits such as welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, housing, and unemployment — and withholds funding from localities that refuse to comply. Defends citizenship and voting integrity: Clarifies that birthright citizenship does not apply to children of illegal immigrants and makes it a federal crime for non-citizens to vote in any federal, state, or local elections.",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-helps-secure-millions-for-northeast-ohio-manufacturing-hub-supporting-up-to-20000-jobs/,"Husted helps secure millions for northeast Ohio manufacturing hub, supporting up to 20,000 jobs",2026-07-14,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I was proud to advocate for this project because it aligns with our state’s strengths and America’s priorities.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Case Western Reserve University’s Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology (NEO-SMART) initiative as one of just 12 recipients nationwide to receive an NSF Regional Innovation Engines award. This comes after Husted wrote a letter to Acting Director of NSF Brian Stone advocating for the NEO-SMART project on May 22, 2026. The NSF Engines program can provide up to $160 million over 10 years to support the initiative. “Ohio has long been a manufacturing powerhouse, and this investment will help ensure northeast Ohio remains at the forefront of innovation for decades to come. Ohio was just named the top state in the nation to do business, and the NEO-SMART initiative’s collaboration—bringing together researchers, manufacturers, educators and workforce partners—to strengthen domestic supply chains and advance cutting-edge technologies is one example of why we earned that rating. I was proud to advocate for this project because it aligns with our state’s strengths and America’s priorities,” said Husted. The NEO-SMART proposal outlines a 10-year plan that would create an estimated 20,000 jobs across 18 counties in northeast Ohio. The program is a partnership of more than 70 entities from sectors spanning industry, academia, job training, philanthropy and government. Once funded, this program will: Drive economic prosperity by fortifying domestic supply chains in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense and medical devices Accelerate innovation by advancing key technologies in manufacturing and fostering new entrepreneurship Train Ohio’s future workforce for in demand and meaningful jobs",1,2026-07-15T07:12:08Z,2026-07-15T07:13:45Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/moreno-cotton-urge-trump-rubio-to-publicly-affirm-support-for-colombias-president-elect/,"Moreno, Cotton Urge Trump, Rubio to Publicly Affirm Support for Colombia’s President-Elect",2026-07-14,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Administration to publicly back Colombian President-elect Aberlardo de la Espriella in response to outgoing President Petro’s attempts to damage Colombia’s relationship with the United States. Senator Moreno served as an election observer for Colombia’s presidential elections on May 31st and the runoff elections on June 21st. “Petro’s actions endanger Colombia’s peaceful democratic transition and potentially jeopardize our relationship with the country,” wrote the Senators. “A strong, democratically elected Colombian government is central to continuing your work to enhance regional security across issues such as combatting illegal immigration and narcoterrorism.” Read the full text of the letter HERE or below. July 14, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, D.C. 20451 Dear President Trump and Secretary Rubio, We write to encourage the administration to publicly express U.S. solidarity with Abelardo de la Espriella as he prepares to assume his role as the next President of Colombia. We were encouraged to see the joint statement from the Members of the Shield of the Americas rejecting attempts to cast doubt on the electoral outcome. To further extend America’s support to the new Colombian government, we also request you officially name a U.S. delegation to the August 7 inauguration and offer any needed transition support. President Petro’s claims of election fraud are, of course, nonsense, and multiple observers have assessed the election was conducted transparently while fully complying with Colombian law. Petro is simply seeking to place his hand-chosen successor in power by alleging election interference. Petro’s actions endanger Colombia’s peaceful democratic transition and potentially jeopardize our relationship with the country. A strong, democratically elected Colombian government is central to continuing your work to enhance regional security across issues such as combatting illegal immigration and narcoterrorism. Both of your personal congratulations and prompt recognition of Mr. de la Espriella after his election win in June sent a strong message of support to the newly elected Colombian government. We ask that you continue that support by making it clear that the United States government will participate in the peaceful transition to the presidency of Abelardo de la Espriella. Thank you for your steadfast focus on advancing America’s interests in the Western Hemisphere. Congress stands by to assist as required. Sincerely, BERNIE MORENO United States Senator",1,2026-08-10T06:13:07Z,2026-08-10T06:14:46Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-cincinnati-business-courier-highlights-husteds-efforts-to-secure-funding-for-fort-washington-way-project/,ICYMI: Cincinnati Business Courier highlights Husted’s efforts to secure funding for Fort Washington Way Project,2026-07-10,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“The $25 million applied for was the maximum the region could get under the program, with leaders crediting U.S. Sen. Jon Husted for pushing the project.” COLUMBUS – An article from the Cincinnati Business Courier highlights Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) efforts to secure $25 million in federal funding for the Fort Washington Way Project, a transformational infrastructure investment that will help reconnect downtown Cincinnati, create new public space and support future economic growth. As a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Senate Appropriations Committee, Husted advocated for the project and helped secure the federal investment through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Key excerpts from the article include: “The region’s leaders applied twice before for federal money to build caps on top of Fort Washington Way, a project decades in the making, but failed each time.” . . . “Cincinnati scored big on its third application for construction money, this time for a federal BUILD grant, which was formally applied for by Hamilton County. The $25 million applied for was the maximum the region could get under the program, with leaders crediting U.S. Sen. Jon Husted for pushing the project.” . . . “Husted, who was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to replace Vice President JD Vance in the Senate in January 2025, cited his service on the Environment and Public Works Committee, as well as discussions he had with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.” . . . “Husted said he sent a letter to Duffy with about 30 projects across Ohio that needed funding, then was invited to a meeting with other lawmakers. The transportation department has thousands of requests for projects, Husted recalls Duffy telling them, so cut down your lists to those with the most impact.” . . . “Chamber CEO Brendon Cull cited Husted’s ‘dogged engagement’ with the Department of Transportation. “‘That’s exactly how he’s gotten things done for Ohio,’ Cull said. ‘He made it clear he was on it. Senator, you delivered for this region, and we are so very grateful.’”",1,2026-07-11T07:10:48Z,2026-07-11T07:14:29Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-epa-administrator-zeldin-visit-technology-manufacturing-facilities-in-columbus-chillicothe/,"Husted, EPA Administrator Zeldin visit technology, manufacturing facilities in Columbus, Chillicothe",2026-07-07,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“The facilities Administrator Zeldin and I visited today are prime examples of how Ohio innovation and manufacturing are driving our economy forward.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin for a visit to Revive Environmental Technology in Columbus and Kenworth Truck Manufacturing in Chillicothe. “Ohio makes the things the world needs, from technologies that help clean our water to the trucks that move goods across America. The facilities Administrator Zeldin and I visited today are prime examples of how Ohio innovation and manufacturing are driving our economy forward. I was honored to meet with the workers and leaders who make these industries possible, and I will continue fighting to ensure Ohio remains the best place in the country to build, innovate and create jobs,” said Husted. “It was great to be back in Ohio with Senator Jon Husted. From Revive Enviornmental’s innovative PFAS destruction efforts to PACCAR’s Kenworth plant assembling many of America’s heavy-duty trucks, Ohio is truly on the frontlines of the effort to Power the Great American Comeback. I look forward to continue working alongside Senator Husted to protect our environment and grow the economy in Ohio,” said Zeldin. Revive Environmental Technology operates the PFAS Annihilator®, which is a technology that destroys per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater, landfill leachate and firefighting foams. Husted and Zeldin received a briefing on the company’s technology and operations before touring the facility. At Kenworth Truck Manufacturing, Husted and Zeldin met with workers during a plant tour and town hall discussion to hear directly about their experiences and priorities. Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) also participated in the visit. Founded in 1923, Kenworth Truck Company specializes in the design and manufacture of heavy- and medium-duty trucks. The visit builds on Husted’s support for strengthening American manufacturing and supporting Ohio workers. Husted supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which: Creates better-paying jobs and supporting Made-in-America manufacturing. Makes the 20% small business deduction permanent. Allows full expensing for machinery, research and development and new factories. Reduces taxes for more than 12 million small business owners by an average of $7,000. Expands write-offs for interest costs.",1,2026-07-08T07:27:19Z,2026-07-08T07:28:28Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-va-secretary-collins-in-dayton-at-va-medical-center/,"Husted, VA Secretary Collins in Dayton at VA Medical Center",2026-07-07,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Ohio is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and I was honored to host Secretary Collins to show firsthand how our state supports our troops during and after their service.” DAYTON, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins at the Dayton VA Medical Center for a meeting with hospital leadership on supporting veterans’ health care and a tour of the facility. “Our veterans put their lives on the line for our country and deserve access to high-quality health care. Facilities like the Dayton VA Medical Center are helping deliver on that promise. Ohio is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and I was honored to host Secretary Collins to show firsthand how our state supports our troops during and after their service,” said Husted. “The Dayton VA Medical Center is a standout performer when it comes to quality healthcare, customer service and convenience. Under President Trump and thanks to the support of strong leaders like Sen. Husted, we are bringing that same level of excellence to VA facilities across the nation,” said Collins. This visit builds on Husted’s work to support veterans and their access to health care. Husted is leading the Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act. This bill would ensure veterans living in rural communities have permanent, cross-state access to certified health care providers for their required disability claim exams. Husted is also backing the Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act. This bill would ensure the consistent implementation of the VA Community Care Program and streamline veteran access to mental health and addiction treatment. As Lt. Governor of Ohio, Husted strongly supported efforts to expand reciprocity for professional licenses for military spouses. This program helps military families quickly find work when they relocated for their service.",1,2026-07-08T07:27:19Z,2026-07-08T07:28:28Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday/,Husted celebrates America’s 250th birthday,2026-07-02,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“For 250 years, America has endured because ordinary people were willing to do extraordinary things for the common good. If we want this nation to remain strong for the next 250 years, we must reignite that spirit.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is commemorating America’s 250th birthday with remarks and an op-ed reflecting on our nation’s legacy of service, sacrifice and freedom as the country celebrates this historic milestone. Key excerpts of the op-ed include: “As our nation marks its 250th anniversary this summer, it is worth reflecting on the principles that have defined American values and success over those two and a half centuries: freedom, liberty, opportunity, and sacrifice.” . . . “Of those, sacrifice may not be what first comes to mind when talking about what makes America prosperous, but it is among the key ingredients to what has made our republic great. Every generation of Americans has sacrificed so that the next generation would be better off.” “My own life is evidence of that sacrifice.” . . . “What I saw growing up in rural Ohio was simple but powerful, and it reflected other communities across America, too. People worked long hours and put aside comfort and leisure so their children could enjoy greater security and prosperity than they had known themselves. It was a quiet but constant commitment to the future.” . . . “For nearly two centuries, Americans were focused less on indulgence and more on inheritance. Not inheritance measured in dollars, but inheritance measured in duty—the obligation to leave tomorrow better than today.” . . . “That is why it is so important that we teach our children to love this country—not because America is perfect, but because it is ours. It is a nation worthy of gratitude and sacrifice.” . . . “This country is still worth our sacrifice because our country is exceptional. It’s a country where a newborn like me can begin life in a foster home in Detroit, grow up in the rural Midwest, and have the honor of serving as a United States Senator.” . . . “For 250 years, America has endured because ordinary people were willing to do extraordinary things for the common good. If we want this nation to remain strong for the next 250 years, we must reignite that spirit.” . . . “We must once again embrace the values that built this nation: sacrifice, honor, duty, gratitude, and love of country.”",1,2026-07-03T08:00:00Z,2026-07-03T08:01:30Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-commemorates-one-year-of-working-families-tax-cuts-act/,Husted commemorates one year of Working Families Tax Cuts Act,2026-07-01,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Whether you’re raising a family, working overtime, earning tips or running a business, this law helps you keep more of what you earn, which is why I’m proud to have supported it.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today recognized one year since the Senate passed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Husted cast the deciding vote to pass the legislation. “Over the past year, I’ve heard from Ohio workers and business owners about how the Working Families Tax Cuts Act has helped them. John Lane, co-owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern in Avon, said roughly 900 of their employees have benefited from the law. Shaun Ekker, CFO of Ohio Gratings, said the law has helped the company create more jobs. Whether you’re raising a family, working overtime, earning tips or running a business, this law helps you keep more of what you earn, which is why I’m proud to have supported it,” said Husted. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Ohioans by including: No tax on tips: More than 6 million taxpayers have benefited, providing relief for service workers who depend on gratuity. No tax on overtime: More than 25 million taxpayers have claimed the provision, giving essential workers—factory workers, linemen, police officers, nurses, and more—a new break on their hard-earned extra hours. A permanent 20% tax deduction for small businesses: Delivering $4,600 in average relief to 8 million entrepreneurs. Enhanced deductions for seniors: More than 30 million seniors have claimed the provision. An increased child tax credit of $2,200: More than 34 million families have claimed the provision. A partially refundable adoption tax credit of up to $5,000. Prevented a tax hike that would have cost the average family of four earning $80,000 about $1,700 MORE in federal taxes. This law also gave employers the certainty they needed to invest, expand and hire more Ohio workers by: Making the 20% small business deduction permanent.",1,2026-07-02T06:20:02Z,2026-07-02T06:21:32Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-secures-millions-in-critical-funding-for-ohio-infrastructure-projects/,Husted secures millions in critical funding for Ohio infrastructure projects,2026-07-01,2026,2026-07,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“It’s great to see these critical projects receive the funding they need to keep Ohio moving forward.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $50 million in federal funding for two major Ohio infrastructure projects through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. In total, four Ohio projects will receive $69,830,645 through the USDOT BUILD grant program. Husted successfully advocated for $50 million in BUILD funding for the Brook Park Public Infrastructure Improvements project and the Fort Washington Way Project, submitting letters of support to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy on behalf of both projects. Each project was awarded $25 million. “I fought for these projects because they will improve safety, support economic growth and help Ohio communities compete and thrive for decades to come. From improving access to major transportation corridors to creating new spaces for businesses and families, these investments will strengthen our economy and improve quality of life for Ohioans. It’s great to see these critical projects receive the funding they need to keep Ohio moving forward,” said Husted. “This is a monumental infrastructure investment into the heart of Cincinnati that will change the way our community grows and gathers for generations to come. We are grateful for the support from the federal government, especially Senator Husted, and are proud to have partnered with Hamilton County, the City of Cincinnati, and a wide range of community leaders to finally move forward on the long-standing promise of building the caps over Fort Washington Way,” said Brendon Cull, President & CEO of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. “This federal funding opportunity represents a once-in-a-generation chance to reconnect our downtown, create new public green space, and continue the momentum at The Banks. By capping Fort Washington Way between Vine and Walnut streets, we can transform an infrastructure barrier into a community asset that benefits residents, visitors, and future generations,” said Hamilton County Commission President Stephanie Summerow Dumas. “This investment will fully fund planned improvements along Front and Main: prioritizing safety, leveraging Metroparks Toledo’s investments along the riverfront, and encouraging new business development throughout the corridor. I’m grateful for the federal government’s support of this project and its continued investment in making Toledo a great place to build,” said Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. The grant allocation builds on Husted’s work as a member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Appropriations Committee. In these roles, Husted has been a strong advocate for strengthening Ohio’s infrastructure and ensuring that already appropriated funds are obligated to projects that will serve Ohioans. The USDOT’s BUILD program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impacts. The four Ohio projects receiving funding are:",1,2026-07-02T06:20:02Z,2026-07-02T06:21:32Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-announces-reintroduction-of-harry-reid-bill-to-eliminate-birthright-citizenship,Moreno Announces Reintroduction of Harry Reid Bill to Eliminate Birthright Citizenship,2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) announced he will reintroduce of Former Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) bipartisan bill to eliminate birthright citizenship. “Before far-left radicals took over the Democrat Party, their leader Harry Reid introduced a great bill to end birthright citizenship, ensure no illegals could vote, and crack down on employers who abuse illegal labor,” said Senator Moreno. “It’s a great bill, so I say let’s vote on it and find out once and for all if Harry Reid would still have a home in the modern Democrat Party.” Summary Senator Reid’s bill, which Senator Moreno is reintroducing, would: Cracks down on criminal aliens and illegal reentry: Expands the list of aggravated felonies, strengthens penalties for illegal reentry (up to 10–20 years), requires local law enforcement to notify immigration authorities within 72 hours of felony arrests, and enables faster deportation during prison sentences. Targets alien smugglers with RICO authority: Treats alien smuggling as a RICO offense, raises penalties, expands asset forfeiture, and authorizes wiretaps to dismantle professional smuggling networks and human trafficking operations. Holds carriers accountable at the border: Holds airlines and other international carriers financially responsible for bringing in people without proper documents. Protects American workers with worksite enforcement: Requires employers to use tamper-proof identification (enhanced Social Security and alien work cards) and a telephone verification system to confirm work eligibility. Enforces state and local cooperation: Requires states and cities to use the federal SAVE system to verify immigration status before issuing federal benefits such as welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, housing, and unemployment — and withholds funding from localities that refuse to comply. Defends citizenship and voting integrity: Clarifies that birthright citizenship does not apply to children of illegal immigrants and makes it a federal crime for non-citizens to vote in any federal, state, or local elections.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-birthright-citizenship,Moreno Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship,2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-campaign-finance-restrictions,Moreno Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance Restrictions,2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down limits on political party spending in federal elections.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-president-trump-praises-moreno-for-helping-defeat-democrats-war-powers-resolution,ICYMI: President Trump Praises Moreno For Helping Defeat Democrats’ War Powers Resolution,2026-06-25,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, President Trump praised Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) for his work to defeat Senate Democrats’ War Powers Resolution:",1,2026-06-26T06:29:35Z,2026-06-26T06:31:46Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-supreme-courts-ruling-on-asylum,Moreno Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling on Asylum,2026-06-25,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that non-citizens who attempt to cross the southern border are not automatically designated as asylum seekers.",1,2026-06-26T06:29:35Z,2026-06-26T06:31:46Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-warren-nyt-op-ed-lift-the-social-security-cap,"Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap",2026-06-23,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote a new op-ed in the New York Times laying out their plan to lift the Social Security payroll tax cap to extend the solvency of the program for future generations of hardworking Americans. “One of us is a Republican from Ohio who built a business that generated hundreds of jobs. The other is a Democrat from Massachusetts who built a career protecting consumers from financial tricks and traps.” “We don’t agree on everything, but here’s one thing we do agree on: Congress must act now to save Social Security for generations of Americans to come.” “Social Security is a core component of our nation’s promise — a covenant between the federal government and Americans who pay into it throughout their working years so they can retire with dignity.” […] “Why should a middle-class nurse pay a larger share of her paycheck — than a wealthy corporate lawyer? This is doubly unfair in an economy in which top earner’s wages, over time, have pulled far ahead of those of the average worker.” […] “This is a no-brainer: the wealthiest Americans, who have benefited the most from America’s opportunities, should contribute the same percentage of their income as a factory worker in Chillicothe, Ohio, or a teacher in Worcester, Mass.” “Most Americans work into their 60s or 70s. Throughout their working lives, they pay into Social Security with the understanding that it will help them support themselves in retirement. With rising prices and artificial intelligence causing economic uncertainty for the future, Social Security must remain a stable foundation to help retirees afford life’s basic necessities.” “Social Security was created by overwhelming bipartisan congressional majorities. Today, members of Congress from both parties must come together again to save it. That’s why the two of us are working together on legislation to remove the cap on Social Security taxes and extend the solvency of our retirement system. Americans deserve nothing less. Preserving the American dream for our children and grandchildren depends on it.”",1,2026-06-24T06:25:30Z,2026-06-24T06:26:49Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-backed-package-to-make-housing-more-affordable-passes-senate-soon-to-become-law/,"Husted-backed package to make housing more affordable passes Senate, soon to become law",2026-06-22,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“By cutting red tape and expanding housing supply, this bill would drive down prices and help more Ohioans achieve their version of the American Dream.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This package is the largest housing bill to move through Congress in at least a decade. The package reflects years of bipartisan, bicameral work and incorporates priorities from the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and White House into a unified package to address America’s housing affordability crisis. The legislation focuses on the root cause of rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, lowering costs for families, protecting taxpayers and preserving local control. “I’m laser-focused on making life more affordable for working families. Making homeownership more attainable is part of that commitment. “For years, I’ve met with Ohioans who’ve shared with me how burdensome and costly it is to purchase a home—the median single-family home price in our state has increased by 62% since 2018 while the number of newly listed single-family homes for sale has decreased over the same period. And because Ohio is a top state to do business, more people are choosing to stay in Ohio, relocate to Ohio, and build their families, and they want their community to be affordable for their children and grandchildren to stay nearby. “By cutting red tape and expanding housing supply, this bill would drive down prices and help more Ohioans achieve their version of the American Dream. We’ve been working hard to get this package across the finish line, and it’s exciting to get it done,” said Husted. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses housing affordability by reducing regulations that make it more expensive to build and by empowering private investment in housing projects. Outdated housing regulations account for roughly 25% of costs for single-family homes and 40% of cost for multi-family homes. Specifically, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes: The Husted-backed Community Investment and Prosperity Act, which would raise the cap on how much banks can invest in community development projects, unlocking more capital for affordable housing, small businesses, financial education and other critical economic needs in communities that need it most. Under current law, national banks and state member banks can invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in projects that benefit the public good, such as affordable housing, small business lending and community revitalization. This bill would increase the cap to 20%. The Husted-backed Housing Supply Expansion Act, which would update the federal definition of “manufactured housing” to include modular and prefabricated homes that aren’t built on a permanent steel frame. The Husted-backed Credit Union Board Modernization Act, which revises the frequency of meetings that a federal credit union’s board of directors is required to hold. A provision to add a disclosure to government-backed home loan applications to ensure that veterans are aware of their home loan benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, the VA offers several programs to help veterans buy or build homes. Language to increase U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) interagency coordination for housing projects, including: Directing HUD, USDA and the VA to identify areas for collaboration to streamline and improve housing program implementation. Directing HUD and USDA to coordinate on joint environmental reviews for housing projects funded by both agencies, removing duplicative review requirements. A provision that allows the HUD Secretary to give added weight to applicants for competitive HUD grants that are located in or directly benefit designated Opportunity Zones to support housing construction and preservation. A provision that allows the HUD Secretary to give added weight to applicants for competitive HUD grants that are located in or directly benefit designated Opportunity Zones to support housing construction and preservation. Husted’s support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act builds off his previous work to increase affordable housing by supporting Opportunity Zones in the Working Family Tax Cuts Act.",1,2026-06-23T06:27:52Z,2026-06-23T06:29:20Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-visits-oregon-heath-with-manufacturers-and-leaders-engaged-in-protecting-lake-erie-and-ohios-water-resources/,"Husted visits Oregon, Heath with manufacturers and leaders engaged in protecting Lake Erie and Ohio’s water resources",2026-06-22,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“I enjoyed touring the facility and seeing firsthand how they are contributing to Ohio’s continued success.” Husted with Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and ODNR Director Mary Mertz. COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) traveled across Ohio this week to meet with local leaders engaged in protecting Lake Erie and attend the ribbon cutting for a new manufacturing facility. Husted, joined by Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz and other leaders, was in Oregon to discuss the importance of preserving the Great Lakes and the impact of his legislation, the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act, which was recently signed into law. “Whether commercial or recreational, fishing is a staple of Ohio’s culture and economy, generating $5.5 billion for our state. It was great to spend time with these dedicated leaders focused on protecting our great lakes, our abundant water resources and our vital fishing industry,” said Husted. The Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act reauthorized a program with dedicated funding to conduct critical research with direct impact on the multi-billion-dollar commercial fishing industry on the Great Lakes. Husted at Bobbie Baby’s manufacturing facility. Husted also attended the ribbon cutting for Bobbie Baby’s manufacturing facility in Heath. Bobbie Baby is a Made-in-Ohio company that produces organic infant formula and nutritional supplements. Recently, they celebrated the milestone of feeding more than one million babies in America.",1,2026-06-23T06:27:52Z,2026-06-23T06:29:20Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-applauds-senate-passage-of-landmark-housing-affordability-bill,Moreno Applauds Senate Passage of Landmark Housing Affordability Bill,2026-06-22,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) applauded the Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to make the American Dream of homeownership more affordable and attainable for hardworking families. “Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream, but decades of failed leadership in Washington have given that dream away to Wall Street landlords over the American people,” said Senator Moreno. “I commend Chairman Tim Scott for getting this critical bipartisan bill across the finish line to put housing back in the hands of American families, not corporate slumlords.” Senator Moreno’s Priorities in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Homes Are for People not Corporations: Senator Moreno led the charge with Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) to codify President Trump’s executive order banning Wall Street firms and private equity giants from purchasing single-family homes and driving up costs for everyday Americans. Community Investment and Prosperity Act: This bill led by Senator Moreno and Senator Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del.) enhances banks’ capacity to make private investments in affordable housing, unlocking billions in additional private capital without increasing taxpayer spending. Accelerating Home Building Act: To help communities establish pre-approved housing designs, this bill led by Senator Moreno, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), and Senator Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del.) streamlines and expediates local construction processes to build more homes. VA Home Loan Awareness Act: This bill veterans and their families to take advantage of the VA Home Loan that does not require a down payment, private mortgage insurance, and lower interest rates. Key Wins for Hardworking Ohioans: Federal Housing Association Small-Dollar Mortgages: authorizes that U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help families purchase lower-priced homes by making small mortgage loans available and accessible for lenders and borrowers. BUILD Housing Act: By cutting environmental reviews and empowering state, local, and tribal governments. HOME Investment Partnerships and Reform Act: Reauthorizes and modernizes the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, HUD’s largest and most flexible grants dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for low-and-moderate-income families. It also accelerates affordable housing production by making it more efficient for communities to build new units, rehabilitate existing homes, and help first-time homebuyers, increasing housing supply without new bureaucracy. Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act: Excludes disability benefits from HUD’s annual income calculation so disabled veterans are not disqualified from accessing these vital services.",1,2026-06-24T06:25:30Z,2026-06-24T06:26:49Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-protect-college-sports-act,Moreno Statement on Protect College Sports Act,2026-06-18,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the Protect College Sports Act ahead of the Commerce Committee’s markup: “Ohio is home to 44 NCAA institutions and thousands of student-athletes whose futures depend on a stable, fair, and predictable framework,” said Senator Moreno. “I commend Chairman Cruz and his team for working with us. With my concerns addressed, I will be supporting this important step toward restoring order, protecting opportunities for student-athletes, and preserving the future of college sports.” ###",1,2026-06-19T06:50:32Z,2026-06-19T06:53:40Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-leads-push-to-protect-taxpayer-investments-and-reduce-national-debt/,Husted leads push to protect taxpayer investments and reduce national debt,2026-06-16,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Without clear guardrails, future administrations could use taxpayer-funded investments to influence private companies and advance political agendas.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Investing in National Values, Economy, Strategy and Tomorrow (INVEST) Act. This bill would ensure strategic federal ownership stakes in private companies are temporary. The Trump Administration has made bold, historic investments to strengthen domestic supply chains and expand American production in industries critical to long-term national and economic security, including chips and critical minerals. These investments are rightly intended to benefit taxpayers and increase U.S. independence and economic competitiveness. However, there is currently no clear process to unwind the federal government’s equity stakes once those objectives have been achieved. Permanent government influence in the U.S. economy would conflict with the capitalist model that has made America prosperous. “The government at all levels has long made investments through grants, loans, tax credits and now ownership stakes in order to spur innovation and economic growth. Currently, there is no requirement for the federal government to sell its ownership stakes in private companies once those investments have served their purpose. Without clear guardrails, future administrations could use taxpayer-funded investments to influence private companies and advance political agendas. The INVEST Act would establish a responsible process to unwind these investments, prevent permanent government ownership in the private sector and use the proceeds to help reduce our national debt. This is a commonsense step to protect taxpayers, strengthen accountability and ensure federal investments remain focused on their intended purpose,” said Husted. The INVEST Act would: Require each federal agency to identify covered equity investments in privately-owned, for-profit companies, including: Shares of common/preferred stock; Economic, partnership or membership interests; Warrants, options or other rights to acquire such interest, whether those options are currently exercisable; Golden shares; and Equity interests related to Initial public offerings, spin-offs or other similar transactions. Require covered investments to be liquidated no later than eight years after enactment. For any future investments, liquidation is required eight years after acquisition. Direct all proceeds from the liquidation of covered investments towards paying down the national debt.",1,2026-06-17T06:49:24Z,2026-06-17T06:50:53Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-joins-bill-to-protect-patients-from-high-drug-costs/,Husted joins bill to protect patients from high drug costs,2026-06-12,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“This bipartisan bill would help lower out-of-pocket costs, improve access to the medications patients need nd put more money back in Americans’ pockets.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Tim Kaine’s (D-Va.) Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act. This bill would ensure patients keep copay assistance they receive from a patient assistance program that lowers their out of pocket cost. “My top priority since taking office has been making life easier and more affordable for Ohioans. The HELP Copays Act is a commonsense step toward that goal. Too many Americans are paying more for prescription medications because of unfair pricing practices. This bipartisan bill would help lower out-of-pocket costs, improve access to the medications patients need and put more money back in Americans’ pockets,” said Husted. “Patient assistance programs help Americans pay for specialty medications that treat chronic and rare conditions. Applying patient assistance toward deductibles and out-of-pocket costs has always been the law of the land. I urge my colleagues to pass the bipartisan, bicameral HELP Copays Act and cement this victory,” said Marshall. “Copay assistance programs are often the one thing standing between patients being able to afford their medication and having to go without it. Insurance companies and PBMs shouldn’t be able to extract additional profit by penalizing patients for using copay assistance programs. Virginia is one of a growing number of states that have already banned this practice – the HELP Copays Act would expand that progress to the whole country and lower drug costs for patients,” said Kaine. Many Americans with chronic illnesses struggle to afford their medications because of high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs. To help, nonprofit organizations and drug manufacturers often provide copay assistance that lowers what patients have to pay at the pharmacy. However, some insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) do not count that assistance toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. As a result, once the assistance runs out, patients can still be required to pay thousands of dollars before their insurance fully kicks in. The HELP Copays Act would require insurers and PBMs to count any copay assistance received on a patient’s behalf toward their deductible and out-of-pocket limit, helping ensure patients can continue to afford the medications they need. Specifically, the HELP Copays Act would: Clarify the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) definition of cost sharing to ensure payments made “by or on behalf of” patients count towards their deductible and/or out-of-pocket maximum, prohibiting “copay accumulator adjustor programs.” Clarify that the ACA’s annual out-of-pocket limit applies to all prescription drugs covered in a health plan, since all covered drugs would be defined as “essential,” prohibiting “copay maximizer programs.” This bill builds on Husted’s work to lower prescription drug prices for Americans. His bipartisan bill, the Streamlined Market Access and Reform for Therapeutics Over-the-Counter (SMART OTC) Act became law in November 2025. This law modernizes the Food and Drug Administration’s process for giving certain prescription drugs status as over-the-counter options.",1,2026-06-16T06:53:21Z,2026-06-16T06:55:02Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-leads-effort-to-rename-post-office-in-president-grants-honor/,Husted leads effort to rename post office in President Grant’s honor,2026-06-11,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Renaming a post office in his honor is one small way we can recognize his lasting legacy for our state and our country.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced a bill designating the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Ave. in Georgetown, Ohio, as the “Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building.” Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) is leading this bill in the House of Representatives. The bills have 100% support from the full Ohio delegation in the House and Senate. “With America’s 250th birthday approaching, it’s important we recognize Ohio’s rich history and the leaders who helped shape our nation. President Grant played a crucial role in American history by leading the Union to victory in the Civil War and advancing civil rights. Renaming a post office in his honor is one small way we can recognize his lasting legacy for our state and our country,” said Husted. “As one of the eight great presidents home-grown in our Buckeye State, President Ulysses S. Grant played a pivotal role in securing the Union’s victory in the Civil War and advancing civil rights during the Reconstruction period. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, it is only fitting that we honor a hometown leader who helped shape the course of American history. I am proud to introduce this bill on the anniversary of both of his inaugurations to establish the first post office in the United States honoring the life and legacy of Georgetown’s very own President Ulysses S. Grant,” said Taylor. Background: On April 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, and spent his childhood in Georgetown before attending the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1839. After graduating, Grant joined the 4th Regiment of the United States Infantry, where he served with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Over the course of the American Civil War, Grant commanded and fought in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, the Wilderness, Petersburg and Appomattox. Grant was appointed the first Lieutenant General of the U.S. Army after Congress reestablished the position in 1864. On March 4, 1869, Grant was sworn in as the 18th president of the United States, becoming the second Ohioan to serve in this role. Throughout his two terms as president, Grant worked on civil rights issues, including the establishment of the Department of Justice, the adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment and other Reconstruction efforts. President Grant was inaugurated into his first term as president on March 4, 1869, at the age of 46. His second inauguration took place on March 4, 1873. This bill would designate the first post office in the United States named in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant.",1,2026-06-12T06:37:16Z,2026-06-12T06:39:00Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-introduces-bill-to-protect-kids-from-sexually-explicit-ai-chatbots/,Husted introduces bill to protect kids from sexually explicit AI chatbots,2026-06-10,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Children will not be safe as long as these tools exist, which is why I am co-leading the effort to establish strong penalties for anyone who creates or operates these destructive chatbots.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations (SIMS) Act. This bill would establish criminal and civil penalties for any person who owns or operates a chatbot designed to simulate a child and engage in sexually explicit conversations or conduct. Currently, there are villains using chatbots programmed to emulate minors to have sexually explicit conversations. The SIMS Act would make it criminal for someone to design a chatbot capable of emulating a child engaging in sexual acts. “Inventions can be used both for good and bad, and we need to ensure we are protecting our kids from dangerous misuse of AI by people who would do them harm. Bad actors are using things like chatbots impersonating minors to engage in sexually explicit interactions. Children will not be safe as long as these tools exist, which is why I am co-leading the effort to establish strong penalties for anyone who creates or operates these destructive chatbots,” said Husted. “AI has the potential to do incredible good and incredible bad. It’s up to Congress to put up strong guardrails to stop the bad and encourage the good. There should not be a technology that we allow to be used to harm our children, and AI is no exception. This bipartisan bill will stop dangerous and disturbing explicit conversations between children and AI chat bots,” said Coons. “AI bots mimicking children corrupt the user and feed into a pathology that increases the likelihood that real children will be exploited and abused. This is sick and this is wrong,” said Cassidy. “If Congress can’t come together and ban AI companies from supercharging the production of child pornography, then there is really nothing left of our country’s moral fabric. Since these companies will clearly stop at nothing to boost their bottom line, Congress has to step in and make sure kids are safe from depraved child pornography chatbot,” said Murphy. This bill builds on Husted’s work to protect kids online. In March 2026, Husted introduced Sammy’s Law. This bipartisan bill would empower parents to protect their children on social media platforms by providing them the right to know if their children are engaging in dangerous or risky interactions. In January 2026, Husted introduced the bipartisan No Fentanyl on Social Media Act. The bill would direct the FTC to report to Congress on minors’ access to fentanyl through social media, with recommendations to address this growing threat. In December 2025, Husted joined the Kids Online Safety Act to protect minors’ personal data on online platforms and implement safety tools for parents and minors to target any harmful online content for children. In September 2025, Husted introduced the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act. The bill would require owners and operators of artificial intelligence companion chatbots to bar minors from accessing sexually explicit content and implement age verification and safety measures to ensure that minors cannot access chatbots without consent from their parents.",1,2026-06-11T06:38:38Z,2026-06-11T06:41:07Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-joins-bill-to-improve-access-to-care-for-veterans/,Husted joins bill to improve access to care for veterans,2026-06-09,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Our veterans have sacrificed for our country and deserve access to quality and timely health care.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act. This bill would ensure the consistent implementation of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Program and streamline veteran access to mental health and addiction treatment. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) is leading the companion bill to the ACCESS Act in the House. “Our veterans have sacrificed for our country and deserve access to quality and timely health care. Too often, long wait times or limited availability can stand in the way of getting the care they need. The ACCESS Act would ensure that veterans can reliably use the VA Community Care Program when Veterans Health Administration services are not readily available,” said Husted. “No veteran – especially one facing cancer, addiction, chronic pain or a mental health condition – should have to wait weeks or months for the care they need or have to fight to receive the community care referrals they are entitled to by law. Yet, that is the reality for far too many veterans in the VA health care system today. Veterans deserve prompt, high-quality care and greater flexibility in choosing when, where, and how to use the health care benefits they have earned through their service. This legislation will help make certain that VA delivers on those promises,” said Moran. The ACCESS Act would establish existing community care access standards as the baseline standard of care for veterans seeking care in the community, increase access to life-saving treatment programs for veterans with mental health conditions or addiction and expand the list of criteria VA is required to take into account when determining whether it is in a veteran’s best medical interest to refer a veteran to the community to include veteran preference and continuity of care. The Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Military Officers Association of America, America’s Warrior Partnership, Vietnam Veterans of America, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Hunter Seven Foundation, Concerned Veterans for America, Americans for Prosperity and National Defense Committee all endorse the ACCESS Act. This bill builds on Husted’s support to ensure veterans are receiving the medical care they deserve. Husted is leading the Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act. This bill would ensure veterans living in rural communities have permanent, cross-state access to certified health care providers for their required disability claim exams.",1,2026-06-10T06:36:00Z,2026-06-10T06:37:32Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-votes-to-fund-federal-law-enforcement/,Husted votes to fund federal law enforcement,2026-06-05,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, and they deserve to be fully equipped and paid for their service.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Secure America Act, a reconciliation bill to fund certain federal law enforcement agencies. “Under the Biden administration, millions of criminal illegal immigrants flooded our borders and entered our country completely unchecked. Ohioans expect their government to enforce the rule of law, deport criminals, secure the border and keep their communities safe, and that’s exactly what this bill will do. I have consistently voted to fully fund federal law enforcement because it is critical they have the tools and resources needed to do their jobs safely. The lapse in funding, which also created a partial government shutdown, was unnecessary and hurtful. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, and they deserve to be fully equipped and paid for their service,” said Husted. The bill includes funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through 2029. Background: The Department of Homeland (DHS) faced a partial funding lapse for 76 days, resulting in the longest shutdown in U.S. history, because Senate Democrats would not support the final FY26 appropriations bill that funded DHS. President Donald Trump signed the DHS appropriations bill into law to reopen the government. This version excluded funding for ICE and CBP.",1,2026-06-06T06:16:30Z,2026-06-06T06:17:47Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-discusses-burden-of-federal-benefits-cliff-on-workers-small-businesses/,"Husted discusses burden of federal benefits cliff on workers, small businesses",2026-06-03,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“So that’s why I introduced the Upward Mobility Act, to try to solve that problem, to give people a shot at the American dream by not being trapped in this generational cycle of poverty.” View Husted’s remarks here. WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today delivered remarks at the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship’s hearing on how the federal benefits cliff traps Americans in a generational cycle of poverty and stifles job creation and productivity for our small businesses. A benefits cliff occurs when a person receiving public assistance earns more money through a raise, promotion or additional work hours that results in the partial or complete loss of federal benefits that normally totals significantly more than the increased wages. A single parent with two children in Dayton, Ohio could be offered a salary increase from $33,000 to $34,000. That $1,000 raise would make the family ineligible for $4,600 in food, housing, and child care costs. The $1,000 raise thus results in a nearly $4,000 negative, financial impact. Husted’s landmark legislation, the Upward Mobility Act, seeks to reform federal welfare programs to help ensure Americans are not penalized for pursuing higher wages, additional work and greater economic opportunity. The bill would create a pathway out of poverty for lower income earners. The Upward Mobility Act would establish a five-state pilot project. The participating states would receive their federal contribution in a single funding stream so states can design programs to smooth out their benefits cliff. It would also allow states to keep any savings generated and reinvest it in helping others out of poverty. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has already volunteered Ohio as one of the pilot states. Fact sheets on how the federal benefits cliff hurts Americans in every state in the nation can be downloaded at www.Husted.Senate.gov/Upward. Key excerpts include: “I’m very passionate about this particular topic in Ohio. “This is probably the most bipartisan issue I know because over my time in public service, I have heard social services agencies tell me, ‘Please do something to eliminate the benefits cliff.’ I’ve heard businesses say to me, ‘Please do something to eliminate the benefits cliff.’” . . . “When we were trying to do something on this at the local level, we kept running into the fact, well, if somebody wants to get ahead and work more hours or get a raise, they lose more benefits than they gain in earnings.” . . . “Many employers say, ‘Hey, I wanted to hire somebody full time, or I wanted to give them a raise, but they wouldn’t take it because of the benefits cliff.’ “That’s what inspired me to take the appointment to the U.S. Senate so that I could work on this issue, because at the state level and the local level across this country, people who want to solve the problem can’t, because the federal government for 50 years has created a trap for people who would like to have upward mobility. . . . “Americans are the most generous people on Earth, but our public assistance programs are failing them, though, by trapping them in this generational cycle of poverty. The benefits cliff is the decades-old problem that I’ve seen firsthand that would give people a path to financial stability and a chance to join the middle class.” . . . “They would receive essentially a, you know, a $4,000 pay cut by earning $1,000 more, and a single parent who is living at the edge can’t afford to take that risk because they don’t have the stability that they need to take the risk of trying to move forward. So, they make a logical choice. They make a logical economic choice by forgoing that opportunity.” . . . “So that’s why I introduced the Upward Mobility Act, to try to solve that problem, to give people a shot at the American dream by not being trapped in this generational cycle of poverty. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to have this conversation today.”",1,2026-06-04T06:38:12Z,2026-06-04T06:39:44Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-blasts-protect-college-sports-act-for-failing-to-protect-female-athletes,Moreno Blasts Protect College Sports Act for Failing to Protect Female Athletes,2026-06-03,2026,2026-06,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement on the Protect College Sports Act, which fails to protect female athletes.",1,2026-06-04T06:38:12Z,2026-06-04T06:39:44Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-in-cleveland-with-manufacturers/,Husted in Cleveland with manufacturers,2026-05-29,2026,2026-05,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“You can’t do Made-in-America without Made-in-Ohio, and the workers I met with today at Team Wendy prove that every day.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Team Wendy workers in Cleveland to visit their facility and discuss the company’s manufacturing efforts. Headquartered in Cleveland, Team Wendy is a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced helmet systems for defense, law enforcement, search and rescue and adventure sports markets. “Right here in Cleveland, Ohio workers are manufacturing equipment that protects our military and law enforcement officers across the globe. You can’t do Made-in-America without Made-in-Ohio, and the workers I met with today at Team Wendy prove that every day,” said Husted. In the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, Husted secured report language that encouraged the Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force to require head and hearing protection for aircraft maintenance personnel. Team Wendy manufactures head and hearing protection equipment in its Cleveland facility. As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Husted is backing several bills to help businesses continue to thrive: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act: This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. The Senate and House have passed the Investing in All of America Act, and it will be signed into law by the President. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio:",1,2026-05-30T06:11:53Z,2026-05-30T06:13:24Z https://www.husted.senate.gov/media/press-releases/husted-introduces-bill-to-support-youth-aging-out-of-foster-care/,Husted introduces bill to support youth aging out of foster care,2026-05-29,2026,2026-05,Republican,Senate,OH,Jon Husted,H001104,www.husted.senate.gov,husted,https://www.husted.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/,scraper,"“As someone who started my life in foster care, I will always advocate for children in the system to have the care and support they need to develop into stable young adults.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Chafee Opportunities for New Networks and Existing Connection Trust (CONNECT) Act. This bipartisan bill would deliver necessary updates to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) program to focus on helping youth in foster care from ages 14 to 21 develop meaningful connections with lifelong support networks and plan for independence. This includes housing, education and employment assistance. Reps. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio) are leading the companion bill to the CONNECT Act in the House of Representatives. This bill passed the House of Representatives on May 19, 2026. “Children aging out of foster care shouldn’t have to navigate adulthood alone. This bill would strengthen the Chafee program by helping young people build lasting connections and access the support they need to achieve stability and independence. As someone who started my life in foster care, I will always advocate for children in the system to have the care and support they need to develop into stable young adults,” said Husted. “The bipartisan CONNECT Act gives older foster youth more options and increased participation in setting and pursuing their own goals, whether that’s family reunification, permanent placement, adult independence, or other milestones as they transition into adulthood. This legislation opens up new paths for adult mentors and peer support and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on these changes to state agencies. I’m proud to support Senator Husted on this companion legislation to update the Chafee program, allowing foster youth to have a greater role in shaping and achieving their individual permanency goals,” said Carey. Statements of support for the CONNECT Act: “All young people deserve the stability and encouragement that comes from having caring adults in their corner as they navigate the transition to adulthood and beyond. We are deeply appreciative that Senator Jon Husted recognizes the critical importance of connection and belonging for older youth in foster care, and is leading the way through the CONNECT Act to help ensure more young people have the supportive relationships they need to thrive,” said Celeste Bodner, Executive Director, FosterClub. The CONNECT Act would: Update the purposes section of the Chafee program to reflect the importance of establishing meaningful connections with adults and other lifelong support networks. Add a new purpose to clarify that Chafee funds may be used to help foster youth engage in their own permanency process and planning for independence. Require HHS to issue guidance, in consultation with youth with foster care lived experience, regarding implementation of the new purposes including best practices, outreach and protocols for documenting supports for youth. This bill continues Husted’s advocacy for adoption and foster care families. The Senate passed Husted’s resolution to recognize May as National Foster Care Month. He is also leading two bills to safeguard adoptions and support families. Husted’s bill, the ADOPT Act, would combat exploitation by unlicensed adoption intermediaries and protect both adoptees and expectant mothers. Husted is also leading the Hospital Adoption Education Act, which would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop training for certain health care professionals to provide accurate, ethical and unbiased information to expectant mothers when considering adoption.",1,2026-05-30T06:11:53Z,2026-05-30T06:13:24Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-slotkin-gain-broad-support-for-bill-to-crackdown-on-chinese-vehicles-and-connected-parts,"Moreno, Slotkin Gain Broad Support for Bill to Crackdown on Chinese Vehicles and Connected Parts",2026-05-29,2026,2026-05,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Senator Bernie Moreno’s bipartisan (R-Ohio) Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 is gaining support from a coalition of lawmakers, automakers, labor unions, and trade groups united in defending America’s industrial base and economic security. “The Chinese Communist plan for automobiles is all too familiar: undermine U.S. industry through state subsidies and unfair labor practices, flood our market with Chinese goods, and then use those products to spy on Americans. Our bill puts an end to their scheme,” said Senator Tom Cotton. “China is our greatest adversary. For years, they’ve bought up our nation’s fertile farmland, stolen our intellectual property, and released a worldwide virus killing millions of Americans—all in an attempt to destroy the greatest nation on earth. Now, they’re trying to invade our country with spy technologies disguised as cars,” said Senator Tuberville. “We must protect the American auto industry and American autoworkers by continuing to promote ‘Made in America’ policies that will strengthen our national security and our economic future.” “American cars belong on American assembly lines, built by American workers. We must protect our auto industry from China’s predatory practices, which would destroy American companies and kill American jobs. I’m glad to partner with Senator Moreno on this bill to help expand manufacturing here at home,” said Senator Schmitt. “I’m optimistic that these policies will create more jobs and increase production in Missouri and across the United States.” “Chinese vehicles should never be allowed in America,” said Senator Ricketts. “They threaten our national security, allowing for foreign surveillance, intelligence collection, and, in a potential military crisis, sabotage. The risk they pose is simply too significant. American automakers produce safe and reliable vehicles. Our bill will support jobs in the American auto industry and protect our nation from Communist China’s predatory actions.” “I am proud to co-sponsor the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which defends the American auto industry from China’s economic aggression. Now is the time to put common sense guardrails in place that will bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and keep us from being reliant on China,” Senator Capito said. “We cannot allow the Chinese surveillance state to prey on the American auto industry. Chinese spyware in the form of vehicles and software has no place in our country,” said Senator Hawley. “Congress must act now to ban Chinese auto products from being imported, manufactured, or sold on US soil.” “The American auto industry is vital for jobs, national security, and the future of America’s manufacturing base,” said House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.). “China cheats in every industry, and in autos it is overproducing vehicles and components, and selling them for cheap in hopes they will put our companies out of business. In some cases, Chinese companies, including CATL and BYD, use slave labor to undercut the fair wages of hardworking Americans. These companies should not be allowed to do business in America, and their products shouldn’t be in our cars or threatening our infrastructure.” “This bipartisan legislation will ban Chinese vehicles from coming into our country and undercutting our workers through massive government subsidies, unfair trade practices, and slave labor,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.). “I am not interested in repeating the mistakes that hollowed out manufacturing communities across this country while politicians told workers globalization would somehow magically work itself out. America can compete with anyone in the world when there’s a level playing field because there is nobody better than the American worker. Auto workers are facing uncertainty, but I am certain about one thing: the future of the American auto industry must be built by American workers.” “We commend Senators Moreno and Slotkin on their bipartisan work to protect the U.S. industrial base,” said Ford Motor Company. “We look forward to working with Congress as the bill moves through the legislative process.” “As the largest auto manufacturer in Ohio, Honda commends Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin on introducing the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which seeks to provide a fair and competitive marketplace for U.S. automakers,” said Honda Motor Company. “As global competition in the automotive sector intensifies, the bill importantly recognizes how American economic and national security are increasingly connected. Honda looks forward to working with the sponsors as the legislation evolves.” “The Connected Vehicle Security Act addresses important issues related to connected vehicle security and fair competition in the U.S. market,” said Stellantis. “We look forward to working with Senators Moreno and Slotkin on the details as their legislation moves forward.” “Modern vehicles are rolling computers, and when their software or hardware is subject to Beijing’s control or influence, they pose unacceptable risks, from data collection to potential remote interference,” said Scott Paul, President, Alliance for American Manufacturing. “We applaud Senators Moreno and Slotkin for advancing bipartisan legislation that reinforces national security, supports American manufacturing, and provides long term certainty for workers, companies, and communities. The bill covers all classes of vehicles and will be a durable tool for keeping Chinese vehicles out of the U.S. market.” “AISI applauds Senators Moreno and Slotkin for their leadership on introducing the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026,” said Kevin Dempsey, AISI president and CEO. “The American steel industry’s success is inextricably linked to the health of U.S. automotive manufacturing. When U.S. automakers compete on a fair and secure basis, American steelmakers thrive alongside them. Chinese state-subsidized vehicles, produced outside the bounds of fair trade and with serious national security implications, threaten to undermine the entire domestic supply chain—from research and development facilities to steel mills to the assembly lines. This bipartisan legislation takes an important step toward ensuring that the future of American mobility is built with American steel.” “Chinese automakers are not normal market competitors. Their EVs are the product of decades of state-backed mercantilism designed to help China capture global leadership in advanced industries,” said Stephen Ezell, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation vice president of global innovation policy. “Congress is right to act before they gain a foothold in the U.S. market. The U.S. auto sector is one of America’s most important economic engines—anchoring millions of jobs, deep supplier networks, tens of billions of dollars in R&D, and critical dual-use manufacturing capabilities—and Chinese EVs represent the most significant threat it has faced in at least the past quarter-century. Once China’s subsidized firms are embedded in the U.S. market, the economic and national security damage would be far harder to reverse—and it would not be limited to Detroit. It would ripple across the broader industrial base, weakening America’s manufacturing capacity, innovation ecosystem, and strategic resilience. The goal should be clear: Keep Chinese vehicles out, whether they are imported or manufactured here, and enact a comprehensive industrial strategy to build a stronger, more innovative, and more globally competitive American auto industry.” “China has a strategy to dominate global automotive and battery manufacturing that presents a challenge to American economic and national security,” said John Bozzella, President and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation. “We need to make sure we’re all playing by the same rules, but Chinese automakers are flooding markets around the world with cut-rate vehicles. Sens. Moreno and Slotkin don’t want that to happen here. They’re right. The legislation they introduced today sends a clear message: The U.S. will not throw open the doors to Chinese automakers to manufacture or sell here. The details matter, and we’ll continue working with lawmakers to get this policy right, so all our member companies continue to succeed and thrive inside the U.S.” “Ohio is home to a deep automotive supply chain and thousands of manufacturers competing every day in a global marketplace,” said Ryan Augsburger, President of Ohio Manufacturers’ Association. “We can compete with anyone, anywhere, when the rules are fair and critical technologies are protected. We appreciate Sens. Moreno and Slotkin for keeping the focus on supply chain security, fair competition, and the strength of American manufacturing.” “SAFE strongly supports the Connected Vehicle Security Act which expands current law to combat the growing threat posed by Chinese automakers and suppliers, and the risks they pose to America’s economic and national security,” said Rachel McCleery, Executive Director of SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility. “After gaining market access to Mexico and Canada, our geopolitical adversary is even closer to deploying vehicles on U.S. roads – vehicles that collect and transmit sensitive geolocation, infrastructure, and behavioral data at scale. This new legislation is a crucial step towards building secure and resilient supply chains, protecting our industrial base, and blocking real-time espionage and surveillance by foreign adversaries.” “Make no mistake – China is aggressively trying to enter the American market so it can undercut American workers, eliminate good union jobs, and weaken our manufacturing base,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “We cannot allow any technology that could be used for surveillance or data collection by a foreign adversary onto our roads or into our workplaces. Our elected officials can’t sit by while this threat grows. We commend Senators Moreno and Slotkin for taking decisive action before it is too late. We urge lawmakers in both parties to pass the Connected Vehicle Security Act.”",1,2026-05-30T06:11:53Z,2026-05-30T06:13:24Z https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-urges-secretary-hegseth-to-oppose-house-democrats-demand-to-suspend-crackdown-on-narco-terrorism,Moreno Urges Secretary Hegseth to Oppose House Democrats’ Demand to Suspend Crackdown on Narco-Terrorism,2026-05-28,2026,2026-05,Republican,Senate,OH,Bernie Moreno,M001242,www.moreno.senate.gov,moreno,https://www.moreno.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging him to oppose a demand by House Democrats to suspend joint U.S.-Ecuador operations aimed at cracking down on narco-terrorism. Read the full letter HERE or below. May 27, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of War U.S. Department of War 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth, I am writing to strongly oppose the May 13, 2026, letter sent to you by Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and nearly 20 other House Democrats. Their call to suspend U.S.-Ecuador joint operations suggests a dangerous misunderstanding of South America’s narco-terrorism crisis, of the dedication and commitment made by U.S. Special Forces, and possibly a willingness to undermine America’s national security in exchange for attention. President Daniel Noboa has taken on the enormous security crisis he inherited from Ecuador’s previous administrations. Under his leadership, Ecuador is finally pushing back hard against narco-terrorists by targeting the drug cartels, human smuggling rings, and criminal groups responsible for flooding American communities with deadly drugs. It is deeply troubling that these Democratic lawmakers are trying to tie the hands of both U.S. and Ecuadorian forces based on unverified allegations. I was born in Colombia, where I had a front-row seat to the destruction that narco-terrorist organizations inflict on the families and communities in the entire region. The notion that U.S. elected officials would use their seats to scold President Noboa, a strong U.S. ally, for defeating these groups is not only ill-informed but borders on moral bankruptcy at the expense of Latinos on both sides of our border. While the cartels continue to murder, traffic drugs, and destroy lives, their letter sends a damaging message across Latin America that a vocal group in Washington prioritizes protecting a narrative over defeating these organizations. I urge you to reject the demands in Rep. García’s letter. Instead, we should expand support for President Noboa’s government and strengthen our joint efforts to dismantle these criminal networks. The United States should stand firmly with allies who are willing to fight. Thank you for your leadership on these critical issues. I look forward to your response. Sincerely,",1,2026-05-29T06:31:28Z,2026-05-29T06:32:48Z