WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Stivers (R – Columbus) today re-introduced the Land Acquisition to Cut National Debt Act, or LAND Act. The legislation suspends net federal land acquisitions by the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture until the federal budget is balanced for the year in which the land would be purchased. Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) today announced that his inter-affiliate swaps legislation was re-introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which Stivers is cosponsoring with Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Congressman Chris Gibson (R-NY) would improve a section of Dodd-Frank by preventing internal, inter-affiliate swaps from being subject to costly and duplicative regulation. Read more

Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX-15) welcomes Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH-15) as the new co-chair for the Congressional Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus. Congressman Hinojosa formed the caucus in 2005 with former Congresswoman Judy Biggert of Illinois. The goal of the Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus is to improve the financial literacy and capability of all individuals across the United States. Read more

On January 25, 2013, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH), and U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), led a letter sent to Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh by the entire Ohio Congressional delegation. The letter conveyed support for the Ohio National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing, based at Rickenbacker Air Guard Station near Columbus, to be chosen as the main location for the new KC-46A refueling aircraft. Read more

Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Mayor Sandra Adkins today announced Plain City has been awarded a JAG LE Grant, a Bureau of Justice Assistance federal block grant, administered by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. The JAG Program provides local governments with funding to support law enforcement activities. “Congressman Stivers’ office quickly took action to assist us following our call for help as the fallout from a bad economy converged with other budget concerns to put us in a precarious financial situation.” Adkins said. “We are grateful for the support of his office and their willingness to step up and help make things happen for Plain City.” Read more

Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) held office hours for Morgan County constituents this week. The office hours are a way for citizens to share any concerns or federal issues they have with their Member of Congress. “It is an honor to represent the people of Morgan County,” Stivers said. “It is important for me to hear directly from constituents what Congress should be focused on and what I can do for them. I want everyone to know my office is here to serve the community.” Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – The following quote can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH). “Ohioans don’t get paid unless they do their job, and Members of Congress should be held to the same standard. That is what made my vote easier today because the bill held Congress accountable by stopping pay for Members of Congress unless they pass a budget.” -30- Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) today announced the opening of new district office locations in Lancaster (Fairfield County) and Wilmington (Clinton County) to serve the new parts of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District. Both offices have full time staff available on hand to assist constituents. Read more

The below statement can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding the vote last night on H.R. 8. “There was both good and bad in the bill, but in the end I decided to support the legislation because it provided certainty with permanent tax rates. I have made reducing spending a priority my first two years in Congress, and now moving forward pledge to the constituents of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District to continue the fight to stop run-away-government spending and begin to ba... Read more

Congressman Steve Stivers today announced that two of his veterans bills, the HIRE at Home Act and the TRICARE for Kids Act, were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House today. The NDAA was passed by a conference committee this week and is expected to be taken up by the Senate in the near future. Read more