Representative Brad Wenstrup released the following statement on his vote for the federal funding legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today:
“The process continues to be broken, and I understand why so many are skeptical of big bills coming out of Congress. Seven years of a White House that shirks basic obligations has left Americans demanding that their government act in accordance with the system set forth by our framers.
I voted for this bill because it provides critical funding for Ohio and our national defense. Our military and troops are fully funded, which is a victory against an administration that wants to see a smaller, weaker American military. We also secured essential funding to continue cleaning up nuclear contamination in southern Ohio, a project that impacts five counties across the second district.
Moreover, important provisions protect everyday Ohioans and taxpayers by preventing Obamacare bailouts of health insurance companies, tightening the security of our visa waiver program, and continuing strong pro-life protections.
The system is broken under President Obama. The House of Representatives can and will fix what so many in Ohioans distrust in Washington D.C., and I’ll continue fighting for a government that is more accountable and responsive to the needs of all Americans.”
