“The Farm Bill is an important piece of legislation that provides funding for critical agriculture programs in our country, giving certainty for farmers. I was proud to support this legislation, and look forward to continue working with my colleagues to ensure this multi-year authorization is signed into law.” Read more

Today, legislation introduced by Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), and former Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) to designate the new museum and memorial being built in downtown Columbus as the “National Veterans Memorial and Museum” was signed into law by the president. In the Senate, the effort was led by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Read more

"As a father, I know firsthand that there is nothing more important than family, and I understand why kids need to be with their parents. That’s why I have publicly come out against separating children from their parents at the border. Read more

The year is 1804. The long standing rivalry between Vice President Aaron Burr and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton had reached a boiling point. Hamilton was responsible for a scathing piece on Burr in the Albany Register as Burr was seeking the governorship. Burr, either in an attempt to reclaim his honor or out of maliciousness, challenged Hamilton to a duel. Accounts of what happened next are conflicting, but Hamilton was left dead and Burr was charged with murder. Clearly, vitriol... Read more

“This has been a positive step forward in the effort to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, and a direct result of our country’s shift away from the policy of appeasement. I look forward to reviewing the details and Congress receiving the opportunity to approve any agreement that may come. While it may take time, work, and a number of meetings, I am hopeful these negotiations will lead to a lasting peace and stability in the region.” Read more

Today, legislation introduced by Representatives Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), H.R. 5272, passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. This bipartisan legislation will require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to issue guidance to grantees seeking to treat mental health and substance use disorders in order to promote the funding and use of evidence-based practices. Read more

“As a father, I know firsthand that there is nothing more important than family, and I understand the value of keeping kids with their parents. That’s why I disagree with the policy of separating families in cases of illegal immigration.” Read more

Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing on the Homeless Children and Youth Act (HCYA), a bill sponsored by Representatives Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA). The hearing highlighted the discrepancies between how homelessness is defined by different federal agencies, and the human impact of the overly restrictive definition used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HCYA would help bring the invisible homeless—such as vulnerable children “couch surfing” at the generosity of strangers or living in motels—out of the shadows and give communities more flexibility so they can address the growing problem of homelessness among children. Read more

Today, the United States Senate passed a bill (H.R. 1900) introduced by Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), and former Congressman Pat Tiberi to designate the new museum and memorial being built in downtown Columbus as the “National Veterans Memorial and Museum.” The bill was previously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in November, which means it now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. In the Senate, the effort was led by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Read more

If you are one of the 6 million Americans looking for a job, I have good news for you: there are over 6 million open positions in this country, a record high. Compare that number to 2009 statistics, when there were barely 2 million jobs available, and it’s clear that our economy is growing rapidly. Thanks in part to regulatory relief and the historic tax reform passed at the end of last year, companies are expanding their operations and creating more jobs and opportunities right here in the 15t... Read more