Press Releases

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 »

COLUMBUS – Representatives Troy Balderson (R-OH), Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH) today announced the launch of the Ohio Federal employees Impacted by Shutdown (OFIS) Support Line for those employees, both furloughed and deemed essential, as well as contracted, who have been impacted by the current partial government shutdown. By dialing 1-833-876-0937, constituents of the… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today sent a letter to Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, Philip G. Kiko, requesting his paycheck be withheld for the duration of the ongoing partial government shutdown. Read the full text: January 11, 2019 The Honorable Philip G. Kiko Chief Administrative Officer U.S. House of Representatives HB-28,… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced the House passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report, which includes key wins for Ohio’s farmers, rural communities and consumers. The final report reflects months of negotiations aimed at reconciling both the House and Senate versions of the bill and now proceeds to the President for his signature. Read more »

U.S. Representative Troy Balderson was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Read more »