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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the It's About Time Act, bipartisan legislation that changes the federal government's annual funding schedule to align with the calendar year. Currently, the federal government starts its fiscal year every October 1st. This legislation transitions the funding schedule to reflect the classic calendar year, thus moving the start of the government's fiscal year to January 1.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the award of $24.3 million in federal funds authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 for the establishment of the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium regional innovation hub in Ohio.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Mike Turner (OH-10), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced a bipartisan joint resolution to strengthen congressional authority concerning the United States' membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alliance.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), along with Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01), introduced bipartisan legislation that would expand the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. This legislation seeks to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The proposed expansion includes approximately one acre of land.

CLARK COUNTY, OHIO – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) announced that the 4-H section of the Library of Congress's Join In: Voluntary Associations in America exhibition has been corrected to reflect Clark County, Ohio's contributions to founding the network of youth agricultural programs. While on a tour of the Library of Congress, a staff member from Congressman Turner's office noticed that the Library's 4-H exhibit attributed the founding of 4-H to Clarke County, Iowa. Subsequently, Congressman Turner brought the mistake to the attention of Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, who directed the Library to correct the misattribution.

MIAMISBURG, OHIO – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) announced that over $3 million in federal funds have been awarded to local firefighters in the Southwest Ohio area. The Miami Valley Fire District, which is in Turner's district, was allocated funds under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Fiscal Year 2022 Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. Recipients are eligible to direct these funds toward increasing staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies.

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO – Last week, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) visited Silfex, Gabe's Distribution Center, and Clark State College. They toured the facilities, met with employees, and saw firsthand how these three local organizations are integral to Clark County. Congressmen Turner and Carey both represent Clark County in the House of Representatives and have worked together to support businesses in Southwest Ohio.

DAYTON, OHIO - Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement on the passing of Clay Mathile.

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Clay Mathile.

"Clay was an instrumental member of our community. He was an advocate for the people of the Miami Valley, and he will be remembered for his drive, tenacity, and generosity to others.

"Clay embodied the American Dream. His hard work, grit, and determination helped him find success. Clay donated tens of millions of dollars and gave back to the Miami Valley.