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It has been another busy week here in Washington! Two Energy and Commerce subcommittees approved two of my bills for further consideration, and I had the opportunity to speak with Ohioans who made the trek out here to our nation’s capital.

Also, this morning I voted in favor of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides for the needs of servicemembers and their families through a pay increase, improved housing and access to healthcare, while equipping our military with the tools and resources to counter the rapidly growing threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This year's NDAA will also provide much-needed oversight and crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse, saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Additionally, the bill included an amendment I authored to improve access of energy infrastructure to military installations.

Wireless spectrum is a limited resource upon which virtually every American relies for modern communications. For example, if you use a cell phone, Wi-Fi, or any wireless technology, then our nation’s radio spectrum directly impacts you. 

I spoke yesterday on behalf of my bill, the Spectrum Coordination Act, in front of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee. The bill would bring much-needed modernization to the spectrum coordination process by ensuring that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are on the same page. The bill also has important provisions to ensure transparency and accountability between the government agencies.

You can view my remarks from the committee here.

On Wednesday, I joined my colleagues on the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee to advance three bills to preserve consumer choices for vehicles, ensure transportation affordability, and prevent China from controlling our automotive supply chain. More information on the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act, and No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act can be found here.

It is a humbling opportunity to be a voice for the people of Ohio's 12th Congressional District here in our nation's capital. What's one of the best parts of my job? Welcoming my constituents to Washington, D.C. to offer an up-close look of their government in action. 

This week, I had the pleasure to meet with Jordan and his mother, Stephanie, from Reynoldsburg. Jordan is 15 years old and has type 1 diabetes. He and his mother came to Washington with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to share his story with me and discuss how Congress can step in and support diabetes research, treatment, education, and prevention.

Jordan shared with me a scrapbook he made to chronicle his diagnosis, his daily management of the disease, and events he has participated in to build awareness for diabetes and raise funds for JDRF.

I also met with Sam, a student at the Ohio State University, and Caleb, a student at Kenyon College, who were visiting Washington with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to discuss the security of Israel. They underscored their support for the landmark Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab countries.

Finally, I spoke with members of Ohio Jewish Communities, who spoke about what needs to be done to combat anti-semitism and ensure the safety of Jewish Ohioans.

As always, let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you or your loved ones by calling my office at (614) 523-2555 or sending me an email. 

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