Congressman Michael Turner | Proudly Serving Ohio's 3rd District

Introducing my new District Director, Valerie Lemmie. Valerie was also the City Manager for Dayton when I was the Mayor.

The winner of this year's 3rd District Congressional Art Competition, Alexander Reynolds, along with his parents visiting my Washington, DC office. They were in town to attend the reception for Congressional Art Competition winners from around the nation, and to see Alexander's artwork on display in the Capitol building.

Presenting Beverly Glaser a Purple Heart which was recently awarded to her late father, Thomas Burns, for wounds received in action on October 8, 1918.

My press conference where I gave the Grater Dayton Area Hospital Association more uncovered documents from the Veterans Administration regarding the Dental Clinic at the Dayton VA.

My recent visit to Kodak's Inkjet Printing Solutions facility in Kettering.

Meeting with Operation Next Generation students from Dayton.

Speaking to a group of senior citizens at Grand Place in Dayton.

Today during a press conference, I recognized the 11 students from the 3rd District who have received appointments to a United States Service Academy.

Myself, along with the winners of the Congressional Arts Competition (L-R: Jessica McLaughlin, Alexander Reynolds and Jordan Hetzer), being interviewed by WHIO's Jim Otte.

Me testifying at the Senate hearing regarding the investigation into the Dayton VA Medical Center Dental Clinic.

Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and I held a press conference to discuss the introduction of the Defense Sexual Trauma Response, Oversight and Good Governance Act (The Defense STRONG Act). This bipartisan legislation seeks to expand legal rights and protections for service members who have been the victims of sexual assault.

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) released the following statement after the President delivered his annual State of the Union address to Congress: Many of the ideas the President covered in his speech this evening come too little and too late for the millions of Americans without jobs. I agree that the American dream is fleeting for those who remain unemployed and underemployed. Action must be taken immediately by the Administration to focus on the issue of jobs. There remain a number of areas where Congress and the President can work together on job creation. However, his speech failed to hit on many of those points. While he touts energy programs as job creators, he rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, a project that enjoys bipartisan support and would have created thousands of jobs and furthered the goal of American energy independence. Despite the rhetoric of tonight's speech, there is still time for the President to come to the table and work with Congress to break down barriers for job creation. It is my hope that he seizes that opportunity.

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) released the following statement upon the House voting to disapprove President Obama's request for an increase to the nation's debt limit. Turner voted against the Budget Control Act in August of 2011 which set up the supercommittee and today's vote on disapproval: "At over $15 trillion in counting, the President has once again asked for an increase to our nation's debt limit. The road of trillion dollar deficits is not a sustainable path for this country. There must be a point where we as Americans say 'no' to further burdening our children and grandchildren with this crushing debt. While this vote is largely symbolic due to the failed Budget Control Act, it must serve as a warning as the House begins the second session of the 112thCongress. It is my hope that the President also recognizes the importance of getting our fiscal house in order. The business of managing America's finances is not a partisan issue. Together we can roll back the tide of endless spending, and begin to place our country on a path to fiscal responsibility."

Congressman Mike Turner sits down with FOX45 in the AM to discuss jobs at Wright-Patterson AFB as well as the visit by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this February in Dayton, OH.

Representative Mike Turner (OH-03) gave remarks on the House floor in support on the passing of the NDAA FY2012. The House passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included key provisions for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as advocated for by Congressman Mike Turner. The bill will have a far reaching impact on Southwest Ohio and Wright-Patterson AFB when approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President. Turner's amendments to the annual Defense Department bill include provisions which enhance leadership at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). Additionally, the NDAA Committee Report as approved by the House helps meet airspace needs for Unmanned Aerial Systems. Turner was appointed by House Speaker John Boehner as a conferee on the compromise legislation, granting the Dayton community a voice at the table. Following approval by the House, the bill is expected to pass the Senate, and the President has dropped a veto threat to the bill. A full copy of the report and block notes can be found below. armedservices.house.gov

I am glad to have worked with Rep. Slaughter (NY-28) on legislation to curtail sexual assault in the military. Rep. Slaughter and I have included language that clarifies necessary improvements towards protecting our men and women in uniform. As a conferee to the NDAA, I look forward to continuing my work to safeguard our servicemembers.