WASHINGTON – Representative Steve Stivers applauded the announcement of over $8 million in grants that were awarded to Columbus by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), totaling $8,102,095, was issued in order to respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance. The funds will also support additional... Read more

The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH): "The events of the last few weeks, with the murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, remind us that our country is still struggling with issues of racism. Every American has a crucial role to play in fighting systemic racism and healing our communities, whether that be peacefully protesting; enforcing our laws and stopping those who only seek to destroy and harm; or simply by listening, learning, and showing empathy. I am ... Read more

“Now, more than ever, Ohioans, and Americans, deserve steady leadership as we work to overcome this pandemic, and we cannot allow petty partisanship to stand in the way. I will continue to work with both Republicans and Democrats to find solutions so that our nation will rebound and come back stronger than ever.” Read more

ATHENS – Yesterday, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a grant of $3.75 million from the COVID-19 Emergency Response for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to Appalachian Community Capital, benefitting Appalachian Growth Capital (AGC) in Ohio. Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) applauded the announcement as a positive effort to support jobs, businesses, and non-profits throughout this pandemic. “Many CDFIs and lenders in our region have ramped up their own efforts to provide re... Read more

COLUMBUS – Today, Representative Steve Stivers applauded the allocation of over $37 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the state of Ohio. This award is the second tranche of funds allocated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is required to be allocated exclusively to state governments, and it is intended to target public health, housing and economic disruption needs in the w... Read more

COLUMBUS - Last week, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) joined a group of lawmakers to ensure that rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) can access critical financial assistance programs included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This request to Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza addresses the concern of rural hospitals and RHCs’ eligibility for federal relief progra... Read more

LANCASTER – Today, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) applauded the payment of over $4 million to the Fairfield Medical Center System as it works diligently to combat the spread of coronavirus and treat those with COVID-19. On March 27, Representative Stivers supported the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Included in the package was over $100 billion to support hospitals across the country. To date, $30 billion of the total funding has been distributed ... Read more

COLUMBUS – Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) approval of the Disaster Household Feeding Program for Ohio. This follows a request from Ohio lawmakers urging USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to approve the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ (ODJFS) request to initiate the plan. This request would provide relief for the over 1.25 million Ohioans who rely on Ohio food banks during the coronavirus pandemic. Food banks in Ohio’s 15th District... Read more

COLUMBUS – Today, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) applauded the announcement of grant awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to two local community health centers in order to fight the spread of coronavirus and treat those with COVID-19. The Fairfield Community Health Center has been awarded over $600,000, and the Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. has been awarded over $1.7 million. On March 27, 2020, Representative Stivers voted in favor of the Coronaviru... Read more

The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), regarding additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, which was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) directly supports the millions of small businesses across this country, which in turn, supports the millions of families employed on Main Street. Since the PPP was stood up, more money has been lent through the 7(a) program than in al... Read more