Health Care Access

WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, the House overwhelmingly passed the Remote Opioid Monitoring Act by a vote of 386-37. The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) in June, would direct the federal government to conduct a study on the benefits and efficacy of remote monitoring technology that would enable healthcare providers to… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson (R-OH), Katie Porter (D-CA), Neal Dunn, M.D., (R-FL), and Greg Murphy, M.D., (R-NC) introduced the Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act, bipartisan legislation that would ease restrictions on health care providers and allow more seniors to benefit from remote monitoring services. The remote monitoring program has the potential to further… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Ann Kuster (D-NH) led a bipartisan letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning of possible drug shortages and supply chain disruptions if the FDA fails to act ahead of the enforcement deadline of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The letter outlines issues facing pharmaceutical manufacturers,… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced legislation to enable health care providers to track and ensure the well-being of patients who are prescribed opioids. The Remote Opioid Monitoring Act would create a study focusing on the benefits and efficacy of remote monitoring.  “The opioid epidemic has been indiscriminate,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson announced the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act in the House of Representatives today, which provides law enforcement with the necessary certainty and stability to go after drug traffickers and keep illicit fentanyl out of our communities. "The HALT Fentanyl Act will save lives and help put traffickers… 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 »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) led Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Joe Neguse (CO-02) on Tuesday in introducing bipartisan legislation to expand and improve access to telehealth services for all Americans. “Better access to quality health care services via telehealth has been a game-changer for Ohio’s rural communities,” said… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today, urging passage of H.R. 382, the Pandemic is Over Act: "Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 382, the Pandemic is Over Act.” … Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Balderson (OH-12) this week joined 25 House colleagues in a letter sent to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) urging the agency to extend the period for individuals and organizations to submit challenges to the FCC’s broadband maps. These maps will be used to determine… Read more »