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Balderson Releases Statement on Election of U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) released the below statement following the election of Kevin McCarthy to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: "I was proud to cast my vote in support of the 55th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy. "The American people made their voices heard last November when they…

Balderson Issues Statement on Passage of $1.8 Trillion Omnibus Spending Package

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today issued the following statement in response to the House passage of Democrats' last-ditch $1.8 trillion omnibus spending package: "With only days remaining in the 117th Congress, the Democrats are engaged in a last-ditch spendthrift chock-full of policies that are out-of-touch with the priorities of everyday…

Balderson Backs Legislation to Put Investors Ahead of Woke Initiatives

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Proxies Accountability Img

Congressman Troy Balderson today cosponsored the Putting Investors First Act, legislation aimed at ensuring pension funds put the financial interests of investors ahead of woke initiatives.  H.R. 9527 reins in proxy advisors and limits their influence over American corporate governance. In the last two years, the Biden Administration has reversed critical proxy advisory firm…

Balderson Joins Call for Accountability Following Local Tragedies Potentially Linked to Botched VA Electronic Health Records Systems

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VA Letter

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) joined Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) and Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, on Tuesday to demand answers and accountability from VA Secretary Denis McDonough following two deaths potentially linked to the botched rollout of the new Oracle-Cerner Electronic Health Records (EHR) system…

Balderson Introduces Latest Workforce Bill to Help Keep America's Trains Running On-Time

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced the Rail Employee Training Modernization Act today, aimed at eliminating cumbersome red tape by allowing aspiring freight rail employees to complete certain training requirements virtually. "This is yet another example of the ways government bureaucracy is making the ongoing supply chain problems worse, not…

Balderson Joins House Energy Action Team Colleagues on "All of the Above" Energy Tour

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Clemson, S.C. — Congressman Troy Balderson joined Members of Congress on an “All of the Above” Energy Tour to South Carolina, led by Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) to explore the diversity of America's robust energy portfolio.  The tour visited Clemson University to learn of the university’s capabilities in energy innovation, research, education and creating the next generation…

Balderson Bill to Honor Muskingum County War Hero Ronald E. Rosser Passes House

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Ron Rosser at Arlington

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Troy Balderson delivered remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 4622 to dedicate and rename the Roseville Post Office in Muskingum County in honor of Korean War hero, the late Army Sergeant First Class Ronald Rosser. Introduced by Representative Balderson, the legislation would…

Balderson Calls on DOT to Streamline Licensing Process for Prospective Motor Fuel Haulers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Balderson this morning led more than 60 Members of Congress in a letter sent to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to streamline redundant, burdensome, and costly barriers preventing haulers from pursuing in-demand careers. "The licensing process for truck drivers should…

Balderson Announces House Resolution Embracing Natural Gas as "Green and Clean" Energy Source

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PATASKALA, Ohio - U.S. Representative Troy Balderson joined Ohio energy advocates Wednesday at an oil and gas well site in Licking County, Ohio to announce a resolution he introduced this week in the House of Representatives officially recognizing American natural gas as a "green and clean" energy source.  Rep. Balderson's resolution recognizes American natural…

Balderson: 'Baby formula shortage is yet another crisis of the Biden Administration's own making'

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Balderson issued the following statement today blasting the Biden Administration for failures that have culminated in a national baby formula shortage and demanding immediate action to address the crisis: “The baby formula shortage is yet another crisis of the Biden Administration’s own making–and it’s putting our most…

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