Press Releases

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today voted to reject Congressman Joaquin Castro’s (R-TX) resolution (H.J.Res.46) that would terminate the president’s declaration of a national emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 34 §1621), which authorizes such a declaration. “I didn’t come to Washington to take meaningless votes, and… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan funding agreement that strengthens border security and averts another government shutdown: “While I was frustrated by the way this legislation was rushed through, I put in the work today to make sure I’m fully aware of what it entails,” said Congressman Troy… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight’s State of the Union address offered a unifying vision of a prosperous America. I’m encouraged by the strides our country is making to remedy its missteps of the past, by the strength of our stance in the world today—both economically and diplomatically, and… Read more »

COLUMBUS – Over the weekend, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) penned his first opinion editorial as the elected representative of Ohio’s Twelfth District. The op-ed highlights his new legislation, the End Government Shutdowns Act (H.R. 791), which would prevent shutdowns from occurring, both allotting necessary time to reach bipartisan solutions while protecting federal services and… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson today was selected as the ranking member of the Innovation and Workforce Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Small Business. This comes after last week’s announcement that Balderson will sit on the Small Business; Transportation and Infrastructure; and Science, Space, and Technology committees. “Workforce development is a driving passion of… 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… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced his re-assignment to both the House Committee on Small Business and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 116th Congress. This comes after Balderson was named to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure last week.  “Between these three key committee assignments, I’ll have the opportunity to… Read more »

COLUMBUS – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced the following new staff hires for the 116th Congress: Lucas Crumley, of Columbus, joins the team as assistant district director. Crumley served the constituents of Ohio’s 12th Congressional District for more than seven years with Congressman Tiberi’s district office. He has focused on building community partnerships and… Read more »

The House Republican Steering Committee today tapped Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 116th Congress, pending ratification by the House Republican Conference. “My greatest honor is bringing the voice of Ohioans to Washington so that our priorities are represented in Congress. Serving on the House… Read more »

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Furloughed federal workers, in most cases, may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation insurance benefits through their respective states of employment. Below are a few important considerations when determining whether to file for benefits: Federal employees affected by the federal government shutdown can file for Ohio… Read more »