WASHINGTON DC - The below statement can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH). "I am happy for Alan Gross and his family. However, I worry that today's actions empower rogue states to capture American citizens and mistreat them. "I believe the President's proposal for normalizing diplomatic and trade relationships with a country that has a horrible human rights record sends the wrong message to the world. "Every parent knows that if you reward bad behavior, you get more bad behavior.... Read more

WASHINGTON – Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) today announced he was selected to serve on the House Committee on Rules in the 114th Congress. Additionally, Stivers will continue to serve on the House Financial Services Committee. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) introduced the Securing American Families Everywhere (SAFE) Kids Act to address the issue of “re-homing,” or the transferring of children into the custody of unvetted strangers without the use of the child welfare system. Stivers introduced the bipartisan legislation with Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, the United States Senate passed Congressman Steve Stivers’ (R – Ohio) legislation to re-name two postal facilities located in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District after our fallen veterans. This legislation now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) and Rep. Steve Stivers (OH-15) introduced H.R. 5776, the Tenant Income Verification Relief Act to allow tenants on a fixed income have their income certified and/or verified once every three years rather than annually. This bi-partisan legislation will help streamline and reduce the burdens placed on tenants for purposes of determining their eligibility for certain Federal assistance housing programs, including seniors and other individuals and families who consistently maintain a fixed income. Read more

“America’s stated policy goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. However, today’s announcement of another seven-month extension of the current talks with Iran moves us backward from our goal. This only reduces American leverage by suspending sanctions while it does nothing to deter, or even slow down, Iran’s progress toward reaching nuclear capabilities. America should remain committed to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran to ensure the safety and security of all nations around the world. Read more

COLUMBUS - The below statement can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) on the President’s speech last night on immigration. “We need immigration reform, but the President’s plan is not the answer. First and foremost we must secure our borders and ensure the proper enforcement of our current immigration laws. Secondly, we must enforce our immigration system in a legal and orderly way- which should not include granting amnesty to those who knowingly and willingly cross our borders il... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Stivers (R – Columbus) today announced that his Ohio District Offices will be drop-off sites this year for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Reps. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Pat Tiberi (R-OH) participated in a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Ohio Library Council (OLC) and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to discuss ways in which public libraries serve citizens across Ohio, how to expand information and services offered and innovative ways lawmakers can advocate on behalf of Ohio’s public libraries to provide increased opportunities for education and growth. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) joined Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL), Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) and Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) in sending a bipartisan letter to President Obama urging him to take immediate action to help prevent American citizens from further exposure to the Ebola Virus. The letter asks the President to prevent an outbreak of the virus by instituting travel restrictions, enhancing airport screenings and possibly quarantining individuals who have traveled to, or from, the West African countries that are impacted by this tragic epidemic. Read more