Today, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) joined Senator Bob Peterson, Representative Ryan Smith, and Finance Fund President and CEO Diana Turoff at the groundbreaking of Campbell’s Market – signaling the end of the food desert status in Vinton County. Since 2013, Vinton County has been without a grocery store, and residents have been forced to travel up to 30 minutes to Athens, Chillicothe, Logan or Jackson to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat. Read more

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today applauded the bipartisan effort of Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John McCain (R-AZ), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to protect Afghan allies seeking refuge in the Unites States. The senators' action came in the form of an amendment to the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, providing 2,500 additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Representatives Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Seth Moulton (D-MA) are expected to release a version of the amendment in the House of Representatives later today. Read more

Today, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) announced the reintroduction of the Homeless Children and Youth Act at the Huckleberry House in Columbus. This legislation, which is cosponsored by Representative Dave Loebsack (D-IA), provides a more accurate system for the federal government to understand the problem of youth homelessness and help better serve this population. The Senate companion bill is sponsored by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA). Read more

This week, the Lancaster District Office for Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) changed locations to the first floor of the City Hall Building at 104 East Main Street in Lancaster. The office was previously located in the Chase Bank Building in Lancaster. Read more

“My first priority is the safety of the United States, and I am glad this order seeks to better coordinate with agencies to determine if we are receiving enough information from other countries to effectively vet those who are attempting to come into the United States. I continue to support a more permanent solution to our visa vetting process that also ensures we differentiate between our partners in the region and radical Islamic terrorists." Read more

Last week, Congressman Steve Stivers (R – OH) joined the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the Columbus Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) for a Women in Business Roundtable at the Benesch Law Office in the Huntington Building in Columbus. The Roundtable brought together women business owners and those in upper-level management ranging from small companies, such as Measurement Resources and Brownie Points, to large companies like Wendy’s and Ameriprise Financial. Read more

"I call on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from all investigations related to Russia and the presidential campaign," Stivers said. Read more

"Tonight, President Trump focused on important issues such as supporting our military, fixing our broken health care system, bringing jobs back to our communities and rebuilding our infrastructure. I share these goals, and look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and the Administration on making progress toward achieve them," Stivers said. Read more

For many people, connecting to the internet can be as simple as reaching in their pocket and taking out a smartphone. With today’s technology, we have the ability to access search engines, answer emails, and use social media instantly in the palm of our hand. Read more

Last week, Congressman Steve Stivers (R – OH) reintroduced the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act. The legislation provides families with more discretion in how they pay for the rising costs of healthcare, while also allowing them to save for future medical expenses. This legislation was first introduced in the 114th Congress. Read more