Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement regarding impeachment: “A reputable impeachment process must be driven solely by facts – nothing else. In contrast, this process has operated based only on hearsay, assumptions, and political malice. After paying close attention to the hearings and reviewing the Articles of Impeachment, I have seen no… Read more »

DELAWARE, OH – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) today announced that Ohio Emergency Management Services are equipping first responders with life-saving tools to assist during mass emergencies. Congressman Troy Balderson, Delaware County Sheriff Russell Martin, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau Chief Jim… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH), along with three bipartisan colleagues, today introduced the Motorcycle Advisory Council Reauthorization Act, which extends the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC) at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for 6 years and outlines clear guidelines of operation. “As a rider, I know how important communication is between those who ride… Read more »

WASHINGTON – With 10 scheduled legislative days remaining in the first session of the 116th Congress, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) joined a bipartisan delegation of more than 100 representatives in sending House leadership a letter requesting they address the upcoming rescission of $7.6 billion from the highway funding bill passed earlier this year. “Ohio risks losing nearly $337… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is leading bipartisan legislation introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives that would promote the use of local aggregate resources such as stone, sand, and gravel in construction projects, reducing costs and bolstering local producers. “Supporting Central Ohio businesses and producers supports our greater community by reducing… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved an $8 million investment for upgrades to electrical infrastructure in rural North Central Ohio, including Morrow and Marion counties.  Administered by the USDA's Rural Development program, funding will be used to support the Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative's… Read more »

"More important than their treatment of the symptoms and stresses patients experience as a result of serious illnesses, palliative care professionals help maintain patients’ dignity, regardless of life stage," said Congressman Balderson. "This legislation takes a vital step in highlighting the values of palliative care, which puts patients first, improving their quality of life." Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today applauded U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s announcement of a new initiative to support transportation needs in rural America. “Rural communities make up about a quarter of Ohio’s 12th District, and it’s my job to make sure they aren’t forgotten,” said… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is leading legislation that would eliminate the need for surviving spouses or children of veterans rated totally-disabled at the time of death to reapply for certain benefits. “Surviving families of veterans suffer enough. The last thing they need is to fill out a lengthy, grueling pile of paperwork that proves itself emotionally taxing… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to extend a program designed to support small business job creation by giving entrepreneurs opportunities to immerse themselves in intense learning. Created in 2014, the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition provides founders of early-stage companies with education, mentorship, financing,… Read more »