Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Steve Stivers (R-OH) join Ohio Governor DeWine in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately correct an oversight limiting the amount of life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be decontaminated using Battelle’s innovative new technology. Having enough PPE for frontline health care workers is… Read more »

WASHINGTON – After Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) earlier called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately correct an oversight limiting the amount of life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) that Battelle can decontaminate using its innovative technology, the FDA announced an emergency use authorization (EUA) of the technology at Battelle’s full… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today announced that a crucial community health center fighting on Ohio’s frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic secured federal grant funding of more than $70,000 to help combat the virus’ spread. “We can’t fight a public health emergency of this caliber without patient-centered community care providers and ample resources,” said… Read more »

WASHINGTON –Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) voted today to pass the CARES Act, phase three of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package. “This is a pivotal moment for our country, full of uncertainty and fear for the future. Ohioans are worried about their jobs, families, neighbors, and businesses. Their… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is urging congressional leaders to include an overdue tax fix in phase 3 of the coronavirus relief package, incentivizing small businesses, including restaurants, to reinvest in their facilities and hire local contractors.  "As we rightfully practice social distancing to protect our communities and loved ones, Ohio’s small… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) issued the following statement regarding House passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: “When it comes to times of crisis, people’s lives come first. Americans look to Congress to work through difficult problems and find solutions for our country. I’m glad my colleagues and I could reach a bipartisan solution that will take… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar requesting guidance to state and local governments, hospitals and care providers, and health insurance providers on reimbursement for testing, health screenings, treatments, and prevention measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). “We believe that… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) today sent a letter to President Trump urging him to correct an oversight that allows foreign electrical steel makers to circumvent certain tariffs, undercutting American makers of electrical steel and putting American manufacturing at risk. Currently, AK Steel, which has a plant in Zanesville, is the last remaining… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is applauding the announcement that Zane State College will receive $2.2 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program. “Zane State College has the highest graduation rate of all two-year colleges in Ohio, illustrating their track record of student success,” said Balderson, a… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today introduced legislation that would extend paid family leave changes made in the most recent National Defense Reauthorization Act (NDAA) to uncovered Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) employees. “As a devoted father, I know that having the… Read more »