Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) in introducing the Protecting Seniors From Emergency Scams Act (H.R. 446), legislation that directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report to Congress on the number and types of scams targeting seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations for how to prevent scams targeting… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is seeking answers from congressional leadership, the United States Capitol Police (USCP), the House Sergeant at Arms, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms regarding the U.S. Capitol siege that took place on Wednesday. Following his decry of the violent riots, Balderson is asking for an explanation as to how the siege was able to take… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement regarding protests currently taking place on Capitol Hill: “I’m deeply disheartened by the violence that is occurring on Capitol Hill today and I condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms. “While I am a firm believer in the First Amendment and Americans’ right to protest, what our nation… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement regarding today’s Electoral College vote count and certification: “On January 3, I took an oath before God to uphold the Constitution of the United States. That document and its amendments not only guide, but also dictate, my vote on the matter of certifying the results of the 2020 president… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) was today sworn into the 117th Session of Congress as the U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. This is the third term Balderson serves in the role. “I am honored to continue serving the people of Ohio’s 12th Congressional District in Congress,” said Balderson. “We have a lot of work… Read more »

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan, bicameral appropriations legislation that authorizes $900 billion in targeted COVID-19 relief for American families, hospitals, small businesses, schools, local governments, and more. The legislation includes multiple of Congressman Troy Balderson’s (R-OH) top priorities, including the ability for small… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) joined Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing the Next Generation Entrepreneur Corps Act to spur new business and job creation in underserved communities by starting a competitive fellowship for entrepreneurs. With a five-year investment of $368… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is applauding U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer’s announcement that pursuant to the Joint Statement of May 17, 2019 to address the transshipment of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), Mexico will establish a strict monitoring regime for exports of electrical transformer laminations and cores made of non-North American GOES.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced the Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology (SMART) in Transportation Act, which would spur innovation, improve efficiency, and promote advanced technology in America’s transportation systems. The legislation would foster a safer, more efficient transportation system by authorizing key U.S. Department of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) was today named the Champion Legislator of the Year by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. In his first full term as the U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, Balderson—a member of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus—has already introduced multiple pieces of legislation that would directly support the hundreds of… Read more »