Breast cancer does not discriminate — not based on age, not based on gender, and certainly not based on political affiliation. From both my personal connections to cancer and the stories I hear from constituents who I meet with, it is clear that we must do more. For those individuals gracious enough to share their breast cancer experiences with me, our conversations only solidified the importance of finding a cure. For example, a member of my staff beat cancer at age 23 in part because she was a... Read more

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

WASHINGTON – Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) joined Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) to offer an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at addressing the maternal mortality crisis. The maternal mortality rate in the United States is the only developed country in which maternal mortality rates continue to increase, while decreasing globally. This amendment prioritizes ongoing efforts from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to identify, characterize, and provide a d... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Troy Balderson (R-OH) join Ohio Governor DeWine in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately correct an oversight limiting the amount of life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be decontaminated using Battelle’s innovative new technology. Having enough PPE for frontline health care workers is crucial in the fight against the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We are facing a crisis in Ohio an... Read more

The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), in response to the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: “The impact of this pandemic is unprecedented and as such, requires unprecedented action. That is what the House did today in passing the CARES Act. This bill gives desperately needed personal protective equipment to those health care workers and first responders on the frontlines of combatting this crisis, supports our small businesses thr... Read more

There are many things that make me proud to be an Ohioan, but our infant mortality rate is not one of them. The Buckeye State has the unfortunate distinction of ranking eighth for highest number of infant deaths. We can, and we must, do more to implement comprehensive policies that will ensure safe deliveries for mothers and a strong start for babies. Unfortunately, the United States is the only developed country whose maternal mortality rates continue to rise; globally, maternal mortality conti... Read more

This week, we recognize National Obesity Care Week. This is an epidemic that impacts more than 90 million Americans. It’s not a subject that’s discussed often, but we should support those who are striving to overcome obesity. Much like mental illness, obesity often carries a stigma that prevents people from seeking help. We can break down those barriers if we confront this nationwide challenge. It is an issue that is not going away. In fact, the obesity rate in 2016 was at an all-time high, acco... Read more

I am incredibly proud to represent Central Ohio. It is the home to so many incredible innovations that impact not just Ohioans, but all Americans. Take, for example, the advancements made in biomedical research at institutions like Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. I recently had the opportunity to meet with members of both organizations during the August District Work Period, and it only reinforced the importance of their work to finding... Read more

The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers, regarding the vote on H.R. 986: “Make no mistake, Republicans and Democrats are in complete agreement on this: individuals with preexisting conditions must continue to be protected. However, H.R. 986 is not a good-faith effort to protect preexisting conditions; the Administrative guidance in question allows states to seek waivers in order to offer beneficial and innovative health care plans. The guidance clearly states that waivers... Read more

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) on Feb. 26 sponsored bipartisan legislation to reform employee health benefits in the United States. The Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act, H.R. 1366, would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the opportunity for responsible health savings to all American families, according to the congressional record summary. “This bill is simply about putting the ‘flexibility’ back in ‘flexible spending accounts,’”... Read more