Recently, President Donald Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) in the House and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Jon Tester (D-MT) in the Senate. S. 899 is now the law of the land and more veterans now have access to the benefits they need and deserve. 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

WASHINGTON – Last week, the Senate passed S. 899, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) in the House and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Jon Tester (D-MT) in the Senate. The Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act is now headed to the President’s desk for his signature. Due to a loophole in current law, newly hired veterans in frontline medical positions at the Department of Veterans Affair... 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

Today, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) announced he is hosting a Veterans Job and Resource Fair at Rev1 Venture, 1275 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, Ohio on Monday, August 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event will bring organizations offering federal, state, local, and nonprofit resources, as well as job opportunities for our veterans, all in one place. Read more

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

“Our air transportation security is only as strong as it’s weakest link. “Airports continue to be top targets for terrorists, and eliminating security checkpoints even at smaller airports would put thousands of lives at risk. I vehemently disagree with this proposal, and hope it is not implemented.” Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) sent a letter along with thirteen Members of the Ohio Delegation to the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in support of the State of Ohio’s applications for grant awards under the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act Program. Passed in March, the STOP School Violence Act created a grant program to train students, teachers, school officials, and local ... 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