WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Saturday, a bill introduced by Representatives Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Andy Levin (D-MI) was signed into law as part of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, a comprehensive mental health care reform bill to support veterans. Their bipartisan bill, the VA Emergency Department Safety Planning Act, will help ensure emergency room personnel are effectively implementing safety plans and follow-ups for veterans deemed to be at risk of su... Read more

“The NDAA is Congress’s commitment to our men and women in uniform, it lets them know that we’ve got their backs,” Stivers said. “That commitment needs to continue even after they have separated from the military, and I was pleased to work with my colleagues across the aisle to address a number of challenging issues that face our servicemembers.” Read more

The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding the attacks on Al-Asad and Irbil Airbases: “My heart is with our troops tonight as they stand in defense of America against missile attacks in Iraq. As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I believe that we must be strategic in our choices, but consistent in our support of our brave men and women. We need to conduct a thorough battle damage assessment, and any response should be considered through the len... Read more

The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), regarding the ongoing situation at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad: “Hezbollah and the Iranian government cannot expect an attack on any American to go unanswered, and as I continue to monitor the situation in Baghdad, I’m grateful to the brave diplomats and servicemembers who are defending democracy against terrorism.” -30- Read more

During Operation Iraqi Freedom, I had the honor to serve alongside incredible soldiers who were prepared to make huge sacrifices for the United States and our freedoms. Men and women alike were willing to take on enormous risks for our cause, some of whom were not even U.S. citizens. Nonetheless, they stood, shoulder to shoulder, alongside one another to defend our liberties. Now, as a Member of Congress, one of my top priorities is to make sure that the promises made to my fellow veterans in ex... Read more

WASHINGTON – Today, the House passed S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and accompanying Conference Report with bipartisan support. Two key priorities of Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) were included in the final legislation, both of which were directly influenced by his experience in the Ohio Army National Guard and work with fellow veterans. H.R. 2796, the Afghan Allies Protection Act, would increase the number of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs)... Read more

The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding U.S. policy in Syria, following the launch of Turkish operations in Northern Syria: “It is now clear that the presence of U.S. troops was a stabilizing force in Northern Syria. Within two days of the withdrawal of U.S. troops, Turkish forces have read this decision as an invitation to launch offensive operations against our partners, the Kurdish forces. This could increase the flow of refugees into neighbo... Read more

The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding U.S. policy in Syria: “Withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria abandons our allies and benefits only the Assad regime and its backers – Iran and Russia. This move threatens to undercut the hard-won American victories against ISIS. We cannot allow our national security and our partnerships in the region to be undermined and I encourage the Trump Administration to reverse this decision immediately.” -30- Read more

For over three decades, I have served alongside incredibly brave women in the Ohio Army National Guard who continue to put their lives on the line for our country. However, these women should not needlessly put their health on the line when we can prevent it. The number of women joining the military continues to increase; it is estimated that there will be over two million female veterans by next year. I am glad that more women are not only joining the military, but achieving more leadership rol... Read more

House lawmakers recently advanced a measure designed to ensure federal support to protect the safety of non-profits at risk of terrorism, including synagogues, mosques, churches and other places of worship. The Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019 authorizes a security grant program within the Department of Homeland Security for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations at risk of a terrorist attack. It was authored by Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G.... Read more