Reps. Wenstrup, Beyer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Honor Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, which would direct the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’s upcoming ... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on Flood InsuranceWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting against S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act: “This past November, I supported The 21st Century Flood Reform Act, which would reauthorize the NIFP for five years and make important, ... READ MORE
House Passes Wenstrup Sponsored VA LegislationWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William ‘Bill' Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 5649), the Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act (H.R. 5882), and the Long-Term Care Vet... READ MORE
House Votes to Repeal the Medical Device TaxWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 184, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018, which permanently repeals Obamacare’s 2.3 percent tax on medical devices, from wheelchairs to pacemakers. Wenstrup is an original cospons... READ MORE
Opportunity is the enemy of povertyBack in 1931, historian James Truslow Adams endowed us with our first definition of what we call "the American dream." He wrote: “The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievemen... READ MORE
Wenstrup VA Bills AdvanceWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after four bills he sponsored were reported out of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee: “I am proud to see these important bills advance toward consideration by the full House of Representatives. These provisions incre... READ MORE
My Top 8 Tips for Students and Recent GradsYou walked across the stage. You have years of hard work behind you, a diploma in hand, and a great big question mark ahead. Whether it is graduation from high school or college, a vocational school or four-year degree, once the celebrations die down, many students are left feeling a bit overwhelmed... READ MORE
The Gift of LibertyWe were standing in a room near the U.S. Capitol, after votes one night last week, listening to a U.S. servicemember speak. Standing next to him was the Afghan interpreter who had saved his life. As I listened to him share his story, I couldn’t help but think of the two Iraqi citizens who I served a... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on House Immigration LegislationWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after H.R. 6136 The Border Security and Immigration Reform Act failed to pass the House: “Our border security is directly tied to national security. Congress can no longer sit idly by as our border has become a hub... READ MORE
Wenstrup Statement on Justice Kennedy RetirementWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement: “I join all Americans in thanking Justice Anthony Kennedy for his over thirty years of service to our nation. He sought to be fair... READ MORE |
