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This article was originally published by WHIZ. By Matt Morris The energy sector is the state’s third largest industry and Ohio is taking measures to keep America’s energy supply abundant and affordable. U.S. Senator Jon Husted and U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson made a quick stop in Zanesville to talk to area energy producers about measures that can be taken to decrease the obstacles that are prev... Read More »

This article was originally published by Zanesville Times Recorder. By Shawn Digity "Cooperative federalism" was the name of the game April 2, as Eastpointe Business Park's AMG Vanadium became the local flagbearer of a joint U.S. and Ohio EPA announcement officials say will benefit numerous Ohio-based manufacturers. In short, Ohio has been fully authorized for Resource Conservation and Recovery Ac... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Dave Taylor (OH-2) introduced a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of six servicemembers killed during a March 12 air refueling mission over western Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Three of those servicemembers were part of the Ohio Air National Guard. “Our nation is forever gr... Read More »

Op-Ed originally published in The Washington Times. By Troy Balderson Americans are paying more attention to their health than ever before. From scrutinizing ingredient lists to prioritizing sleep and recovery, people across the country are becoming more engaged in their own well-being. At the center of this movement are wearable health devices. Products like smartwatches, fitness bands and rings ... Read More »

This article was originally published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By Sabrina Eaton WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation by Zanesville Republican Rep. Troy Balderson that would require federal agencies to assess how their regulations affect electric grid reliability before finalizing new rules. The Reliable Power Act (H.R. 3616) was approved 225 to 203, ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Dave Taylor (OH-2) introduced a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of six servicemembers killed during a March 12 air refueling mission over western Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Three of those servicemembers were part of the Ohio Air National Guard. “Our nation is forever gr... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) joined President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the Oval Office today for the announcement of the “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” initiative, which will boost vehicle affordability for millions of Americans. The initiative resets the unworkable corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards that were raised under the B... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today introduced legislation to streamline America’s energy projects by ensuring a project can move forward without being trapped in perpetual legal battles. The Curtailing Litigation Excess and Abuse Reform Act of 2025 (CLEAR Act) eliminates excessive litigation against energy projects while maintaining stringent environmental standards. Senat... Read More »

This article was originally published by Bloomberg. By Kellie Lunney Litigation aimed at delaying or halting energy projects would see tougher limits under Republican legislation introduced Tuesday. The bill would prevent subsequent legal claims against fossil fuel, transmission, and critical mineral energy projects after litigation has been “finally adjudicated on the record by a court of compete... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to reopen the federal government. The measure also includes full-year appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and military infrastructure projects for FY2026. “Today I voted to reopen the federal government and end the senseless Dem... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today introduced a bill to unleash American energy dominance, ensure U.S. energy independence, and support an all-of-the-above approach that guarantees affordable, reliable energy based on evidence and science rather than far-left “green new deal” political ideologies. “We saw under the Biden Administration how unelected bureaucrats were able t... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Troy Balderson’s (OH-12) bill to fast-track new power plants, ensuring the long-term reliability of the American electric grid. H.R. 1047, the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act, makes a key improvement to the interconnection queue, where power generation projects wait in li... Read More »

This article was originally published by the Washington Examiner. By Callie Patteson The House of Representatives is poised to vote this week on several bills aimed at boosting the reliability and stability of the national grid. The House Rules Committee is set to send at least three pieces of legislation to the floor that address energy security while also propping up the production, import, and ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), and Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large) introduced legislation today to codify and make permanent President Donald Trump’s Executive Order Protecting American Energy From State Overreach. This bill ensures that no state or local government can enforce laws or regulations that undermine U.S. ene... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – Two key pieces of legislation led by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) to strengthen America’s electric grid reliability cleared a major legislative hurdle today, receiving approval from the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Reliable Power Act and the GRID Power Act both aim to boost the reliability and stability of America’s electric grid while keeping electricity afforda... Read More »