Wenstrup-Backed Bill to Help Small Businesses Access PPP Loans Passes HouseWASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) cosponsored. “As we begin to restart and rebuild our economy, we want to ensure that small businesses can fully utilize the Paycheck Prote... READ MORE
For some vets, ultimate sacrifice comes laterOriginally published in the Cincinnati Enquirer on May 25, 2020. It was his smile. Almost everyone who knew him would mention it. It was one of those infectious, light-up-a-room smiles that people remember long after he had walked away. Sergeant Brent “Hoss” Allen Hendrix had a presence about him – ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Leads Bipartisan Bill to Provide Flexibility for Family Savings and FSAsCINCINNATI, OH— Today, Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Cindy Axne (D-IA), and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Family Savings Flexibility Act, which would temporarily adjust the rules for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs) to account for CO... READ MORE
Wenstrup: Congress Must Focus on Reopening and Rebuilding the American EconomyWASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) delivered the following remarks in opposition to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act: Click for audio and video of Congressman Wenstrup’s remarks. “For the past two months, Ohioans have made cou... READ MORE
Wenstrup Joins Bipartisan Effort to Help Small Businesses Utilize PPP LoansCINCINNATI, OH – Today, U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02) joined Representatives Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH-16), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Darin LaHood (R-IL-18), and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL-07) in introducing a bipartisan bill to help small businesses utilize Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loa... READ MORE
Wenstrup Applauds IRS Guidance to Provide Flexibility for Individuals with FSAs and DCFSAsCongressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced guidance to provide relief to individuals with Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs). The announcement came after Congressman Wenstrup... READ MORE
Wenstrup Leads Effort to Further Help Local Restaurants During the PandemicCINCINNATI, OH — This week, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) led a bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers in calling for added flexibility to help local restaurants in utilizing federal emergency aid funds to stay open. “Congress acted swiftly to provide aid to small businesses across the country, incl... READ MORE
Wenstrup Fights for Additional Funding to Skilled Nursing FacilitiesCINCINNATI— Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02) asked Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, urging that he provide additional funding to assist skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in preventing and combating COVID-19 spread. “Skilled nursing facilities care for medi... READ MORE
Wenstrup Announces Critical CARES Act Funding for Hospitals in Ohio’s Rural CommunitiesHIGHLAND COUNTY, OH—Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M., offered the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $3,119,729 to the Ohio Department of Health for COVID-19 efforts in rural communitie... READ MORE
Wenstrup Votes to Help Farmers Through SBA Economic Injury Disaster LoansHIGHLAND COUNTY, OH—This week, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) voted to make farmers eligible for Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The change was made as part of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. “Ohio’s farmers are true patriots wh... READ MORE |
