Financial literacy is a lifelong pursuit. Every April, I make it a priority to remind people of that as we recognize Financial Literacy Month. From ramping up financial literacy education, to ensuring that the choices involved with major decisions are transparent, throughout my time in Congress, I’ve worked to help Americans get the tools they need to foster financial success, because whether it’s a child deciding whether or not to spend her allowance or someone planning for retirement, financia... Read more

The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), regarding Marcia Fudge’s confirmation as the newest Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: “Congratulations to my fellow Ohioan, colleague, and friend, Marcia Fudge, the newest Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. As Ranking Member of the Housing, Insurance, and Community Development Subcommittee, I look forward to working with you to combat homelessness, to address the housing affordability crisis, and... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Stivers has been named the Ranking Member of the House Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance. As the top Republican on the panel, he will work closely with Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), the Chairman of the Subcommittee. Stivers was first appointed to the position in 2019. “Whether it’s addressing the housing affordability crisis or supporting the more than 60,000 insurers in Central and Southern Ohio, th... Read more

WASHINGTON – Representatives Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support veterans coping with homelessness. The bipartisan amendment seeks to tackle veteran homelessness by expanding the Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program to ensure chronically homeless veterans discharged under conditions other-than-honorable (OTH), but not dishonorable, are eligibl... Read more

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), the Ranking Member of Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, introduced two pieces of legislation to protect public housing residents as communities work to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The first, the Protecting Our Elderly Residents Act, H.R. 6295, requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to establish rules regarding non-emergenc... Read more

COLUMBUS – Today, Representative Steve Stivers joined Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson and Governor Mike DeWine on a tour of Huckleberry House in Columbus, Ohio to highlight the ongoing problem of youth homelessness. As Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, Representative Stivers is committed to combatting homelessness, particularly among youth. He has been a leader on the issue, championing b... Read more

From combatting homelessness among our kids and our veterans, to supporting the more than 60,000 insurers in the Central and Southern Ohio regions and the tens of thousands nationwide, I’m proud to serve as the Ranking Member of this Subcommittee that can make real progress,” Stivers said. Read more

A piece of federal legislation was recently introduced that would change the definition of homelessness and improve access to services for families across the country. The bipartisan bill, known as The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2019 (H.R. 2001) would removes barriers to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assistance, and many say it was a long-awaited change. Judy Crockett, coordinator of the Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body (HSCB), said it helps defi... Read more

“No kid should ever be without a home, and it is unacceptable that our government forces them to attempt to navigate bureaucracy instead of giving them the assistance they need,” Stivers said. “This bill will help bring these children out of the shadows, help policymakers better understand the scope of youth homelessness, and, ultimately, give kids the care that they deserve.” Read more

“Congress has a fundamental responsibility to work towards a safer and more prosperous America, and I am proud to serve as the Ranking Member of a Subcommittee that exists to do just that." Read more