As 2018 quickly comes to a close, everyone’s attention turns towards 2019 and what the new year can mean for them. It is a chance for a fresh start; to set new goals, new priorities, and tackle new challenges. The same is true as we begin the 116th Congress. Read more

The 15th Congressional District spans from the suburbs of Columbus to Clinton County in the Southwest region, and to the foothills of Appalachia, and it is full of remarkable communities with untapped potential. I am proud to represent each and every one of them, and to pursue policies that will tap into the best natural resource we have: our people. This time last year, historic tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, was signed into law. This legislation had one simple goal: improving the lives... Read more

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) and U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on Oct. 19 said they were honored to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the KC-135 air refueling tank flight simulator at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. Read more

Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced two grants benefitting Ohio University’s Voinovich School and the Buckeye Hills Regional Council. Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH), who worked in tandem with the benefitting entities to secure the funding, applauded the announcement. Read more

The spotlight was on Circleville Wednesday as Sofidel held it’s official opening and ribbon cutting at their new facility on the south side of the city. Read more

“Today, the House voted to keep the government open, extend the Violence Against Women Act, and provide critical resources to help the victims of Hurricane Florence. Moreover, this legislation fully funds our nation’s defense, increases our military readiness, dedicates nearly $7 billion to combat the opioid epidemic, and provides important funding for medical research, education, and job training. I was proud to support this legislation, and hope we can use this time to find a permanent solution to provide long-term reauthorization to programs like the Violence Against Women Act.” 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

This week, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued approval of $500,000 to invest in infrastructure improvements on US 50/West Main Street in the Village of McArthur in Vinton County, OH. Representative Steve Stivers (OH-15) applauded the announcement as a positive step towards the revitalization of Vinton County. Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) joined with 405 of his colleagues to pass the bipartisan JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 to make it easier for small businesses to attract the investments they need to grow and create jobs. The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 is comprised of 32 individual pieces of legislation authored by both Republican and Democrat Members that were passed out of the House Committee on Financial Services or the House as a whole wit... 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