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WASHINGTON—Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced legislation today aimed at modernizing federal regulatory framework for foreign manufacturers of gas cylinders. These foreign manufacturers need to be held to higher safety and inspection standards, establishing an equal playing field for American producers.    "This is about ensuring everyday products used by… Read more »

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) were among 117 organizations urging Congress to pass the DRIVE-Safe Act in a letter sent to the country’s transportation leaders last week. They say the legislation provides a remedy to the nation’s growing shortage of truck drivers by promoting opportunity and enhancing safety training for… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today introduced the PPP Second Draw Fairness Act with Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) in an effort to rectify the Small Business Administration’s inability to establish a set of flexible parameters around the second draw of Paycheck Protection Program funds.    As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) announced the passage of the Protecting Seniors From Emergency Scams Act (H.R. 446) in the U.S. House of Representatives today. Balderson’s bipartisan legislation, with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report to Congress on the number and types… Read more »

ZANESVILLE - Affordable housing officials hope elderly Maple Terrace Apartment residents will be safer with security upgrades provided with a new federal grant. On Monday, the Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority announced at its Pershing Road office it recently received two U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants totaling at $430,682. They are for emergency and… Read more »

ZANESVILLE - Kelly Moore says her story is much like that of many other regional entrepreneurs.  She and her husband are independent owners of three Napa Auto Parts stores. Auto parts stare known to many as places to get windshield wipers or gear up for a DIY oil change. They offer that, although their downtown Zanesville shop operates with about 80% from commercial… Read more »

Joanna Halfhill, Tucker Schurig and Caden Brubaker are the best of the best. U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson recently announced they would be among the Ohio 12th Congressional District's service academy nominations for the Class of 2025, representing Richland County. Halfhill and Schurig attend Lexington, while Brubaker is a senior at St. Peter's. Before earning an appointment to a U.S.… Read more »

Each spring, high school students from across the country are invited to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. An opportunity to recognize the artistic talent of high school students from my Congressional District, the winning piece of artwork will be displayed for… Read more »

U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), along with U.S. Sens. Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) and Troy Balderson (R-OH), reintroduced legislation Monday that would increase the financial security of federal infrastructure projects. The bill, Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act of 2021, would direct the U.S. Department of Transportation… Read more »

A group of bipartisan legislators reintroduced the DRIVE-Safe Act to address the growing shortage of professional truck drivers in the U.S. by allowing certified commercial truck driver’s who are under 21 to cross state lines after completing safety training and apprenticeship opportunities. Under the proposed Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe)… Read more »