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

Brave, selfless, intelligent, hardworking: that’s how I would describe the men and women who make the decision to serve in our nation’s military. That’s also how I would describe an ideal employee. Today, approximately 550 American servicemembers will transition to civilian life, a change that will be more difficult for some than others. That is why we recognize July 25 as Hire a Vet Day – to remind employers that there are hundreds of brave, selfless, intelligent and hardworking individuals rea... Read more

Every day, we see new headlines in community papers across the country about the drug abuse crisis. They are stories of derailed careers, broken friendships, separated families, and lost lives due to the opioid epidemic. Read more

Fireworks, barbeques, time spent with family and friends – the fourth of July highlights the very best American values as people from coast to coast come together to celebrate community, freedom, and independence. But as we proudly wave our flags at neighborhood parades, I hope we all can take a moment to pause and remember those who made it possible to wave those flags. Our brave men and women in uniform are, at this moment, dutifully serving our nation to ensure that we have liberties to celeb... Read more

The year is 1804. The long standing rivalry between Vice President Aaron Burr and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton had reached a boiling point. Hamilton was responsible for a scathing piece on Burr in the Albany Register as Burr was seeking the governorship. Burr, either in an attempt to reclaim his honor or out of maliciousness, challenged Hamilton to a duel. Accounts of what happened next are conflicting, but Hamilton was left dead and Burr was charged with murder. Clearly, vitriol... Read more

If you are one of the 6 million Americans looking for a job, I have good news for you: there are over 6 million open positions in this country, a record high. Compare that number to 2009 statistics, when there were barely 2 million jobs available, and it’s clear that our economy is growing rapidly. Thanks in part to regulatory relief and the historic tax reform passed at the end of last year, companies are expanding their operations and creating more jobs and opportunities right here in the 15t... Read more