“This bill is simply about putting the ‘flexibility’ back in ‘flexible spending accounts.’ Health care costs are a burden for too many families, and it is important that they have the ability to choose what is best for their families,” Stivers said. 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

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

This week, bipartisan provisions from legislation originally introduced by Congressman Steve Stivers (R – OH) in the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act, was included in House passage of H.R. 6311. Read more

A Congressional deal has reportedly been reached to fund community health centers and extend funding toward the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), legislators in Washington D.C. announced Wednesday. Read more

“There is no single legislative fix to this epidemic,” Stivers said. “But it is essential that we explore all possible avenues when it comes to helping individuals, families, and communities that have been absolutely decimated by addiction.” Read more

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a month that provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness about an issue that is plaguing so many of our neighbors, friends, and family members. This is an issue that Congress is continuing to address on a bipartisan basis; after all, it does not discriminate based on age, gender, and definitely not political party. Read more

As the House of Representatives continues to debate the budget, I know that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will agree: doing our part to find a cure for cancer does not require hours of debate. Read more

Representative Steve Stivers knows that we deserve a better health care system than Obamacare. He understands that Obamacare caused many Ohioans to lose access to healthcare, despite the President’s false promise that if you like your plan, you can keep it. Read more