Efforts to Combat the Opioid CrisisWASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed over 30 bipartisan bills to combat the opioid crisis, building on the $4 billion passed earlier this year to address the issue. The House-passed legislation focuses on treatment and recovery, prevention, protecting communities, and fi... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on RescissionsWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting for the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act (H.R. 3), which would reduce federal spending by $14.7 billion. “We know that we need to get government spending under control to secure a ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Attends VA Bill Signing at White HouseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of the VA MISSION Act (S. 2372), which streamlines VA’s community care programs into one cohesive program, creates a non-partisan process for reviewing VA’s assets, and expan... READ MORE
House Passes 2019 NDAAWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the 58th National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019. Upon passage of the legislation, Congressman Wenstrup released the following statement: “Our military is facing a readiness crisis. Fatal military accidents have now... READ MORE
Bustos & Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support the Widows and Widowers of our Fallen HeroesWASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2) and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) introduced bipartisan legislation to support widows and widowers of our fallen heroes as they adjust following the death of their spouse. The Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act extends residential ... READ MORE
Wenstrup and Brownley Legislation to Fight Veteran Homelessness Passes the HouseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4451). The legislation was introduced by Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) on November 16, 2017. The Homeless Veterans’ Reinteg... READ MORE
Wenstrup Selected to Serve on Ways and Means CommitteeWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) was selected to serve on the Ways and Means Committee. The Ways and Means Committee has jurisdiction over taxation, trade, health care, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security, and welfare. “I am honored to serve as an advocate for Ohio on the Ways... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on House Passage of VA MISSION ActWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed the VA MISSION Act of 2018 (S. 2372), significant bipartisan legislation which would streamline VA’s community care programs into one cohesive program, create a non-partisan process for reviewing VA’s assets, and expand VA’s Post-9/11 Caregiver Program to a... READ MORE
Wenstrup Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition WinnerWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) announced the winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Hannah Kessinger, a senior from Hillsboro High School won first place for her piece “Warm.” Her piece will be displayed with all winning entries from congressional districts across th... READ MORE
House Armed Services Committee Passes FY 2019 NDAA with Wenstrup AmendmentsWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Armed Services Committee passed the 58th National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019 with four amendments from Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02). Upon the House Armed Services Committee passage of the legislation, Congressman Wenstrup released t... READ MORE |
