Transportation and Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-5) introduced a resolution congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) on their 100th anniversary this year. The AMA, located within Ohio’s 12th Congressional District in Pickerington, advocates for the rights and interests of over 200,000 motorcycle enthusiasts across the United States.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-5) introduced a resolution this week to commemorate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Balderson, an avid motorcycle enthusiast and co-chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, has long been a champion for improved safety for motorcycle riders. “Like hundreds of thousands of Ohioans, I… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced H.R.7768 on Thursday, a bill to dedicate and rename the post office in Philo, Ohio, as the “Samuel J. Mitchell Jr. Post Office” in honor of Sam Mitchell, who served as Philo’s postmaster for 52 years. His service began in 1967 after being appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Sam was born on August 10, 1936, in… Read more »

After more than three years of collaboration and determination alongside Muskingum County officials, the project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. BLUE ROCK, Ohio – Congressman Troy Balderson joined Muskingum County officials today for a special ceremony marking the official grand reopening of the Gaysport Bridge. “After visiting the Gaysport Bridge with County… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) voted in support of the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from allowing states to ban the sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines. Balderson is an original co-sponsor on the bill, which was introduced in response to California's decision to… Read more »

This article appeared in the Coshocton Tribune. When it comes to senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress, most locals probably feel as though their congressmen are on the moon instead of Washington, D.C., for as much connection as they have to them. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) has spent the August recess touring his district and making various stops, including a… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) released the following statement today following the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023: "Every child born in America today is starting off with a $100,000 share of the $31 trillion national debt hanging over their heads. "This is unsustainable, irresponsible, and cruel to future generations. The Limit, Save, Grow Act is a sensible plan… Read more »

Caseworkers and field staff from the Office of U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson will be available for in-person office hours at the Licking County Library on Thursday, March 9, 2023. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. "I am proud of the team I have assembled to serve the residents of Licking County," said Congressman Balderson. "My staff offers… Read more »

Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio-12) on July 29 introduced the Rail Employee Training Modernization Act, which would allow railroads to utilize virtual instruction modules to speed the process of moving new hires through training into the field.  The new legislation is “aimed at eliminating cumbersome red tape by allowing aspiring freight rail employees to complete… Read more »

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… Read more »