Jon Husted
U.S. Senator · Ohio · Republican
Statements and posts
132 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 21, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Husted’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
All 132 statements
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Husted, Cassidy, Tuberville call for GAO investigation into child care fraud
Called for GAO investigation into child care assistance fraud and improper payments.
“Child care assistance is meant to help working families, but the fraud and improper payments in this program mean too much of that money is going to the wrong people instead of families that rely on it.”
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Husted, Bessent host education and adoption tax credit roundtable in Columbus
Hosted roundtable with Treasury Secretary on education and adoption tax credits in Ohio.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and their education should not be limited by their ZIP code.”
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Husted secures millions in funding for Toledo rail infrastructure project
Secured $43.6 million in federal funding to rehabilitate Toledo Swing Bridge rail infrastructure.
“Ohioans can count on me to continue fighting to bring infrastructure investments like this home to Ohio to support jobs, grow our economy and keep our communities safe.”
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Announced regional first responder training center in East Palestine and visited Ohio communities.
“Whether it’s training first responders, getting kids moving, or backing the workers who build American steel, these visits are about investing in Ohio’s people and Ohio’s communities.”
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Husted secures more than $1.6 million in federal funding for Ohio fire departments
Secured $1.6 million in federal funding for five Ohio fire departments.
“Our firefighters and EMT’s run toward danger every single day to keep Ohioans safe, and they deserve the training, equipment and staffing to do that job well.”
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Husted joins bill to disrupt cartel operations, prevent flow of deadly drugs into the U.S.
Joined bipartisan bill to increase southbound inspections combating drug cartels and illegal firearms trafficking.
“Strengthening southbound inspections will help disrupt cartel operations, keep illegal firearms out of their hands and reduce the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our communities.”
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Husted secures Cleveland as home of new U.S. Navy’s Submarine Component Repair Center
Secured Cleveland as location for U.S. Navy's new Submarine Component Repair Center.
“Northeast Ohio has the skilled workforce, infrastructure and strategic location to support this critical mission for our U.S. Navy.”
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Husted, Barrasso host permitting reform roundtable in Columbus
Hosted roundtable on federal permitting reform to accelerate energy projects in Ohio.
“We can’t build Ohio’s energy future if it takes up to a decade just to get a permit.”
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Husted visits Mary Lou Patton Park, discusses funding he secured for park improvements
Secured funding for park improvements in Chillicothe, Ohio.
“Mary Lou Patton Park is a place where hundreds of Ohio kids play and compete every year, and this funding will make it safer, more accessible and easier to use.”
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Husted, Capito visit Centrus to discuss Ohio’s future in nuclear energy
Toured nuclear fuel enrichment facility and discussed Ohio's role in domestic nuclear energy.
“This plant is creating good-paying Ohio jobs close to home for people in Piketon, strengthening our domestic nuclear fuel supply and helping position Ohio at the center of America’s nuclear future.”
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Husted introduces bill to modernize H-1B wage threshold and protect American workers
Introduced bill to modernize H-1B wage threshold and prioritize American worker hiring.
“American workers should always come first, and this bill closes an outdated loophole that lets companies bypass them.”
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Visited Nationwide Children's Hospital and small businesses to highlight federal investments supporting Ohio families.
“From supporting healthy pregnancies and child development to investing in our communities and helping small businesses grow, these investments make a real difference for Ohio families and workers.”
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Husted bill to stop human trafficking passes Senate, heads to president’s desk
Announced bipartisan bill to combat human trafficking passed Senate unanimously.
“Human trafficking is a national tragedy, and we need to do everything we can to stop it.”
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President grants disaster declaration for state of Ohio after Husted, Ohio delegation request
Praised Trump administration for granting Ohio disaster declaration after storms.
“Ohioans have been hit hard by these storms, and I’m grateful to President Trump and the administration for acting quickly to provide Ohio with federal assistance.”
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Husted, Boozman in Oakwood with Ohio farmers
Visited Ohio farm with Senate Agriculture Committee chairman to discuss farming issues.
“It was great to host Chairman Boozman in Ohio and spend time listening to hardworking Ohio farmers who are keeping our state fed and fueled.”
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Senate passes Husted-backed bill to protect Great Lakes
Senate passed bill to reauthorize federal funding for Great Lakes restoration and invasive species prevention.
“We must remain vigilant against invasive species and continue protecting our lakes so they can support Ohio and America for generations to come.”
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Democrats block Husted’s bill forcing data centers to pay their own way
Democrats blocked Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to pay for grid infrastructure.
“Let’s rise above the politics that often drag this place down and deliver for the American people and do our jobs.”
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Mr. President, I rise today to speak about making life more affordable by lowering electricity prices through my bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act. Americans are increasingly realigned on the computing power of data centers in nearly every part of their daily lives--from medicine and manufacturing…
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Husted, HUD Secretary Turner visit youth transitional living community
Hosted HUD Secretary to visit youth transitional living program in Columbus, Ohio.
“I was glad to host Secretary Turner today in Columbus to see this work firsthand and learn more about how we can continue supporting young people as they build a foundation for a successful future.”
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Husted introduces bill to stop fentanyl trafficking
Introduced bill requiring DHS to establish metrics for detecting and seizing fentanyl.
“Fentanyl has devasted Ohio and has been responsible for 69% of unintentional drug overdose deaths in our state.”
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Orders for Monday, September 28, 2026
m. on Monday, September 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and the Senate resume consideration of S. 4668,…
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Japanese Auto Investment in Ohio
Mr. President, Ohio's relationship with Japanese-brand automakers is perhaps the oldest and most significant in the entire country. When Honda chose our State for automotive manufacturing operations in 1982, no one could have imagined what that would lead to. It has grown into an over $15 billion…
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Unanimous Consent Requests (Executive Session)
Mr. President, America is expected to build the equivalent of 1,000 major data centers during the next 5 years. You heard that correctly--a thousand data centers within the next 5 years, with more than 2,000 projects currently being proposed and tracked. We need to protect American ratepayers from…
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Husted bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers blocked from passage
Sought Senate passage of Ratepayer Protection Act; blocked by Democratic objection.
“The Ratepayer Protection Act represents the most meaningful bipartisan step Congress could take to protect the American people from higher prices for electricity.”
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Husted, Moreno lead effort to stop illegal immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses
Introduced bill to withhold federal transportation funding from states issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
“Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens: these twenty governments are putting American lives at risk by issuing ‘drive-only’ licenses and should not be rewarded with federal taxpayer dollars.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.