Local officials say they are disappointed President Donald Trump opted not to declare the opiate epidemic a national public health emergency this week. Read more

LANCASTER — While treating addiction has become a focus and has seen improvements, many involved in treating or fighting the drug epidemic in the State of Ohio called attention to the underlying causes during the fifth annual Opioid Roundtable hosted by Congressman Steve Stivers. Read more

LANCASTER - U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers says Friday's opiate roundtable brought new issues in the fight against addiction to his attention. Read more

U.S. Reps. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Tim Walz (D-MN) introduced legislation last week that creates the position of an independent Inspector General (IG) at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Read more

Congressman Steve Stivers (R – OH) this week re-introduced the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection-Inspector General Act, legislation that creates the position of an independent Inspector General (IG) at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Stivers re-introduced the bipartisan legislation with Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN). Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – As the national debt quickly approaches $20 trillion, two bipartisan Members of Congress are taking action. This week, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) testified before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the benefits of the Balanced Budget Amendment he recently introduced with Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX). This bipartisan bill, House Joint Resolution 110, would require the federal government to balance its budget and spend no more than it receives. Read more

What our nation lacks is one memorial that can educate the public about our collective military history. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus will fill that void. Read more

Regarding the passage of H.R. 3364, the Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Act, the following can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH): “We cannot stand idly by while these nations demonstrate a consistent and blatant disregard for the rules,” Stivers said. “I am proud to join with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to take action in response to three countries that clearly do not have the best interests of the United States in mind.” -30- 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

Regarding the passing of Congressman Ralph Regula, the following can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH): “Congressman Regula devoted his life to serving the people of Ohio,” Stivers said. “In his nearly four decades in the House, he offered leadership and an excellent example of what it means to be a public servant. My thoughts are with his wife, Mary, and the rest of his family.” -30- Read more