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Balderson Applauds Passage of Legislation Cracking Down on Drug Traffickers, Saving Lives

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson announced the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act in the House of Representatives today, which provides law enforcement with the necessary certainty and stability to go after drug traffickers and keep illicit fentanyl out of our communities. "The HALT Fentanyl Act will save lives and help put traffickers of this lethal drug where they belong: behind ...

Balderson Effort to Streamline Rural Broadband Rollout Clears House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, which includes legislation sponsored by Rep. Balderson to streamline the permitting process for the rollout of rural broadband networks. The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 is a collection of legislative efforts focuse...

Troy Balderson: Biden’s rush-to-green agenda pushing nation's electrical grid to the brink.

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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson has served Ohio’s 12th Congressional District since 2018. The Republican’s district includes all of Licking, Knox, Fairfield, Athens, Morgan, Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum and Perry counties, plus portions of Delaware, Holmes, and Tuscarawas counties. He is a Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. When the American people reach for the light switch, they shoul...

Balderson-led Bill Would Expose How Misguided Policies Are Putting Americans At Risk of Power Outages

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) announced the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today that would provide increased transparency and information on the long-term reliability of America’s electrical grid. “When the American people reach for the light switch, they should have confidence in knowing that the lights will actually turn on. The Bid...

Balderson Issues Statement on the Passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

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Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) released the following statement today following the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023: "Every child born in America today is starting off with a $100,000 share of the $31 trillion national debt hanging over their heads. "This is unsustainable, irresponsible, and cruel to future generations. The Limit, Save, Grow Act is a sensible plan that forces the ...

Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at Knox County Library

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PICKERINGTON, OH - Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County on Thursday, April 20, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Knox County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff o...

Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at Perry County Library

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PICKERINGTON, OH - Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the Perry County District Library Tuesday, April 18, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Perry County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff offers the depth of k...

Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at Muskingum County Public Library

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PICKERINGTON, OH - Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the John McIntire Library Branch on Monday, April 17, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Muskingum County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff offers the depth...

Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at Athens County Library

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Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the Athens County Library on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Athens County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff offers the depth of knowledge, experience,...

Balderson Legislation Requiring Federal Agencies to Keep Pace with Wireless Innovation Approved by Committee

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The House Energy & Commerce Committee approved legislation today, led by Congressman Troy Balderson, by a vote of 49-0 to modernize federal spectrum coordination. The legislation was among 19 pieces of legislation considered during Thursday's markup hearing. Wireless spectrum is a federally-allocated, limited resource upon which virtually every American relies for modern wireless communications. T...

Balderson's Bill to Modernize Federal Spectrum Coordination Receives Subcommittee Approval

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The House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology advanced legislation today, led by Congressman Troy Balderson, to modernize federal spectrum coordination. Wireless spectrum is a limited resource upon which virtually every American relies for modern wireless communications. These services include mobile phones, radio and television, satellites, and more. "Federal agencies ...

Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at Licking County Library

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Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the Licking County Library on Thursday, March 9, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Licking County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff offers the depth of knowledge, experience,...

Balderson Introduces Legislation Pushing Government to Keep Pace with Wireless Technology Growth

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Representative Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-2) on Friday introduced the Spectrum Coordination Act, which seeks to foster a more collaborative spectrum coordination agreement between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). “Spectrum is at the epicenter of virtually all modern wireless commun...

Office of Congressman Troy Balderson to Host Mobile Office Hours at McConnelsville Library

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Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the McConnelsville Main Library on Monday, March 6, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Morgan County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff offers the depth of knowledge, experienc...

Balderson Introduces Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Empower Rural Americans with Options

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) led Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Joe Neguse (CO-02) on Tuesday in introducing bipartisan legislation to expand and improve access to telehealth services for all Americans. “Better access to quality health care services via telehealth has been a game-changer for Ohio’s rural communities,” said Representative Bald...

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