Separating fact from fiction on tax reformThis piece originally appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer. You can read it here. I met a young man who had been released from prison and had just re-entered the workforce. “For the first time in my life,” he told me, “I’m a taxpayer.” The pride in his voice was telling of a man who had just found an... READ MORE
Wenstrup: I pray we can come together as a communityWashington - Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the shooting that took place in the Fifth Third Center this morning: "At this moment, it is only appropriate for us to share our grief together. Once again, innocent people are victims and our heart is breaking for... READ MORE
To Rejoice in Your LaborAs the nation pauses this weekend to celebrate Labor Day, along with the return of school schedules and cooler weather, I’ve been reflecting on the value of work — what it means to each of us individually and what it means to our country. Having a job is about so much more than a paycheck. Work can... READ MORE
AustraliaThis summer, as part of my oversight responsibilities on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), I traveled to Australia to meet with U.S. and Australian officials to learn first-hand about where and how our nations are working together on intelligence gathering, cybersecurity,... READ MORE
Picnic Food and Better NewsThis piece originally appeared in the Highland County Press. In late June, President Trump canceled a picnic and reporters in Washington were captivated by the fate of the picnic foods. Who would eat the already-cooked steaks? Had the potato salad gone missing? What was the status of the coleslaw? T... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on Passing of Senator McCainWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) tonight issued the following statement: “John McCain was the third generation of McCains to serve our great nation selflessly. His example and his love of country have inspired countless Americans. My prayers are with Senator McCain and his loved ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Presents Posthumous Military Service MedalsCongressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) posthumously honored Veteran SFC James H. Branam Jr. with medals earned during his 21 years of service in the U.S. Army. Congressman Wenstrup presented the medals to Branam’s wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Branam, who survives him. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Cl... READ MORE
Wenstrup and Kind Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Veterans’ Service OrganizationsWASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018 (H.R. 6661). Currently, the Internal Revenue Code is written to only allow tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(19) veterans’ service organizations t... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on Strzok FiringWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the firing of FBI Agent Peter Strzok: “The American people deserve an FBI they can trust. Not only should Strzok have been fired long ago, it raises the question as to whether his superiors were either... READ MORE
Wenstrup Highlights School Safety InnovationWASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) delivered a speech on the House floor highlighting some of the innovative work that organizations in Ohio’s Second District are doing to explore how to make our schools safer. Screen Education and EMI Research Solutions, both from Cinc... READ MORE |
