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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 ... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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,... Read More »

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... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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,... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »