Wenstrup Statement on President Trump’s Afghanistan AnnouncementWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee and Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s speech on American action in Afghanistan: “I support President Tru... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on Charlottesville“I'm as outraged today as I was yesterday, and the days before that. As I made clear this weekend and will continue to do so, white nationalists, Neo-Nazis or any brand of hatred and bigotry, should be universally condemned along with their acts of violence.” “The terror in Charlottesville was, with... READ MORE
Tax reform in PeeblesI just toured General Electric's (GE) test facility in Peebles, OH. This facility is the 'last stop before flight,' where engines are tested and must go through simulations of real-world hail and ice storms, typhoon conditions, and winds up to 100 mph. Take a look: During my discussion with GE emplo... READ MORE
Action alert: fighting Ohio's human trafficking crisisFriend, Did you know Ohio ranks fifth in the nation in human trafficking cases? Last year, 375 Ohio trafficking cases were reported from 1,352 calls to the national hotline, according to Polaris, a non-profit organization tracking trafficking in America and across the world. We’re taking action. Her... READ MORE
long overdueFriend, Last night, Southern State Community College in Hillsboro was packed with friends and family as Lt. Col. Harry Shoop, a World War II veteran, received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star that he earned in the Philippines in 1945. Take a look: Photo Credit: Highland County Press Photo Credit: Hi... READ MORE
fighting poverty is localFriend, Fighting poverty is a personal priority of mine as your representative here in Congress. I strongly believe that effectively empowering Americans who are experiencing poverty starts in our local communities. One of the best things the federal government can do is partner with local groups wh... READ MORE
Made In America“Made in America.” Whether these three simple words are stitched inside a pair of jeans or splashed in bold letters across a banner outside a local car dealer, they invoke a sense of pride. It’s almost as if a small piece of our national identity has now taken tangible form. The same pride rings tru... READ MORE
Action Alert: #ForeverGIBillFriend, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on my work with the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. You may not hear about it on the news, but we're continuing to take major bipartisan action to address issues that our veterans face across the board - including ensuring timely medical care, r... READ MORE
Enough is enoughFriend, North Korea, Russia, and Iran – these are three regimes that continue to threaten their neighbors and work to undermine U.S. national security and democracy. Here’s a quick breakdown: North Korea: Just this month, the Kim Jong Un regime conducted its first successful test of an intercontinen... READ MORE
8 things that happened last weekFriend, Last week was a busy week in the House of Representatives -- and I was honored to play a role in leading on several policy initiatives to make a difference in the lives of our local veterans, provide for our national security, combat Ohio's human trafficking crisis, and continue the dialogue... READ MORE |
