Friend, The United States accounts for about 1/4 of the estimated number of drug-related deaths worldwide, including overdose deaths. Overdose deaths in the U.S. more than tripled during the period of 1999-2015, from 16,849 to 52,404. The U.S. averages 120 drug overdose deaths per day. Today is Inte...Read More »
For over 70 years, Australia and the United States have been staunch allies, dating back to the height of World War II. Since then, Australia has fought in at least five wars alongside the United States of America. Australian troops have fought and died alongside ours in Iraq, where I served, and el...Read More »
Friend, In case you missed it, take a look at this New York Times article about the work we are doing in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Our actions speak for themselves. We’ve dedicated our time to addressing the challenges that our veterans face across the board, including access to healthc...Read More »
Friend, For too long, the three regimes of Iran, Russia, and North Korea have continuously threatened the peace and human rights of their neighbors and undermined American national security and democracy. That’s why I voted for the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (H.R. 3364), ...Read More »
Friend, Across Ohio's Second District -- as I sit down and talk with small business owners, manufacturers, restaurant owners, and other constituents -- I've heard three common requests when it comes to tax reform: Competitive. Right now America has the highest corporate tax rate in the industrialize...Read More »
WASHINGTON, 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 »
“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 »
I 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 »
Friend, 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 »
Friend, 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 »