Press Releases

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 »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, expressing support for Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) grant application for Phase 4 of the Columbus Crossroads project. The letter was also signed by Columbus-area Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and Steve Stivers (R-OH). The Columbus Crossroads… Read more »

WORTHINGTON—Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, an annual nationwide visual art competition designed to encourage and showcase artistic talent among local high school students. "I'm pleased to once again host this competition which highlights the incredible artistic talents of… Read more »

WORTHINGTON, OH — Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. The team of Worthington and New Albany-area students, consisting of Kristina Ma, Stephen Ma, and Arya Narayan, developed a game app called SociEmoti aimed at helping children living with Autism better… Read more »