Troy in the News

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice requesting the department’s assistance in identifying the scope of the rise in anti-Semitism in the United States. Specifically, the letter requests the department track a rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes across the country. “What’s most disturbing about the rise in anti-Semitism across the… Read more »

This March, volunteer and professional leaders from Ohio’s Jewish federations, including Cincinnati, took to Capitol Hill to advocate for increased security funding for faith based and cause based nonprofits at high risk of terror attack.  “There’s no nice way to say this. A lot of violent people out there hate Jews and want to murder us,” said Howie Beigelman, Executive Director of… Read more »

The first session of the 116th Congress has been in full-swing since the end of January, and my colleagues and I have been busy at work in committee hearings, at bill markups, and of course, voting on important issues that impact Ohioans. In my first full term as the Representative for Ohio’s 12th District, I’m eager to include central Ohio’s priorities in Congress’ work this year. In… Read more »

Local government gathered together at Bryan’s Place to discuss their issues and concerns. Congressman Troy Balderson (R – OH) met with Mayor Jeff Tilton, County Commissioners, Port Authority and County Engineers on Monday, March 18th. He continues to focus on workforce development, transportation and infrastructure, and jobs within the community. “I’m encouraging them to give me some… Read more »

Saturday is National Read Across America Day, a day when the National Educational Association celebrates reading and the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. In honor of the day, we asked our staff and people in the community what they are reading. More than 100 people responded. Let us know in the comments what you are reading. Public officials Mike DeWine, Ohio governor:… Read more »

Spectrum Washington reporter Taylor Popielarz sat down with Representative Troy Balderson (R-12) for a lengthy interview on Thursday.  The two discussed the spending bill that prevented another government shutdown, Balderson's bill to permanently end shutdowns, his committee assignments (which include transportation and infrastructure, small business, and science,… Read more »

Spectrum Washington reporter Taylor Popielarz sat down with Representative Troy Balderson (R-12) for a lengthy interview on Thursday. The two discussed the spending bill that prevented another government shutdown, Balderson's bill to permanently end shutdowns, his committee assignments (which include transportation and… Read more »

With the support of Republicans Mike Turner of Dayton, Steve Stivers of Upper Arlington and Troy Balderson of Zanesville, the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved Thursday the final version of a spending bill that will keep the federal government open until the end of September. The House passed the measure just hours after Republican Senator Rob Portman and Democrat Sherrod Brown joined… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced his maiden legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, the End Government Shutdowns Act (H.R.791), which would permanently prevent government shutdowns from taking effect. “Shutdowns habitually put the federal government—and everyday Americans—in peril of not receiving their due paychecks or accessing critical resources,” said… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, has been named to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Balderson will serve on three subcommittees of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The subcommittees are Aviation, Highways and Transit, and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Balderson is the elected representative for Ohio's… Read more »