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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 to Biden: 'The U.S. Needs a Serious Plan for Restoring Energy Independence, Lowering Prices'

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Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today issued the following statement in response to the Administration's release of a so-called "plan" that leaves open the prospect of no new oil and gas leasing for the next five years: "This move only serves to further destabilize the market and deter long-term investment. It is an insult to hardworking Americans already struggling to heat their…

Rail Employee Training Modernization Act Debuts

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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…

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…

Post Office Could Soon Bear the Name of Medal of Honor Recipient

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The post office in the hometown of a local war hero may soon get a name change to honor the man. Tuesday, U.S. Representative from Ohio Troy Balderson delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 4622 to dedicate and rename the Roseville Post Office at 226 North Main Street in honor of Korean War hero, the late Army Sergeant First…

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…

Is natural gas a clean energy source? This Ohio Congressman thinks so.

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There is no doubt that natural gas transformed the U.S. energy landscape in the last decade. Production hit a record high again last year. Natural gas replaced coal as the top source of energy for electricity generation. All the while, the industry decreased its greenhouse gas emissions by 12% compared with 1990 levels. Does that make it a clean energy source?…

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