At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, 100 years ago, World War I ended with Germany signing an armistice agreement with the allied forces. Once thought to be “the war to end all wars,” World War I took the lives of nine million soldiers, in addition to millions of innocent civilians. Read more

Great things take time. It is frustrating truth for many Americans, including myself. However, during my time as your Representative, I have learned that when people are willing to come together and persevere, we can deliver results for the 15th District, and the nation. Take, for example, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum that opened just last weekend. This is a project that has been years in the making. When the decision was made to replace the Franklin County Veterans Memorial, a yea... Read more

No matter the issue at hand, be it the opioid epidemic, school safety, or economic development, one thing is very clear: what works in one community may not work in another. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. As your Representative in Congress, I want to help empower communities to tackle the problems they face every day, on their own terms. That’s why I work to bring federal dollars back to the 15th District in the form of grants to organizations that have a first-hand understanding of th... Read more

As the father of two kids, I understand the importance of supporting our schools in order to provide opportunities for every student – regardless of zip code or household income. I also believe it is important for education programs to be flexible enough to serve the needs of each individual community. A strong educational foundation starts from the very beginning, and that’s why I’m working in Congress to support early childhood education. Read more

Our kids represent the future of our country, and as a father, I want to ensure the safety of all of our kids as we send them off to school. Read more

In 1989, the first Recovery Month was recognized – then called Treatment Works! Month. In 1989, 5,035 people in the United States lost their lives to unintentional drug overdose. Nearly 30 years ago, it become evident that people needed to be informed about the tools available to help them reclaim their lives from the grips of addiction. And now, in 2017, it has never been more apparent just how far we still have to go: overdoses claimed the lives of 72,306 Americans last year. National Recovery... Read more

During the August district work period, I had the opportunity to spend significant time meeting with constituents, hosting roundtables to discuss issues facing our community, and visiting several new facilities which are opening and creating jobs in Ohio’s 15th District. I always appreciate this time to learn more about what matters to the constituents of this district, and learn how I can help as your representative in Congress. Read more

Six years ago, I started hosting an annual opioid roundtable, where I bring together treatment experts, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and area representatives to have a 360 degree view of the problem, and discuss how we can all work together to curb the opioid epidemic in our communities. This isn’t just a roundtable full of talk, and no action. Every year, I come away with new ideas that I take back to Washington and work to find a solution. Read more

As a society, we have a duty to protect the most vulnerable members of our population, including our children. And yet, across the country, it is estimated that nearly 1.3 million children are homeless. Many are living in motels or couch-surfing, relying on the generosity of friends or complete strangers to avoid sleeping on the streets. These children are at a greater risk of dropping out of high school, falling victim to drug addiction, have higher rates of infant mortality, and are susceptibl... Read more

As a father, I know firsthand that families need flexibility in many aspects of life. Read more