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Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) was named the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

"As a previous chairman of this subcommittee, I am honored to be returning to a leadership role on Strategic Forces," said Ranking Member Turner. "This subcommittee tackles vital assets to our national security including our nuclear arsenal, ballistic missile defense, our military's assets in outer space, and Department of Energy's national security programs. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure our national security interests in space and a nuclear deterrence that protects the homeland and assures our allies."

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after attending the Missile Defense Review rollout at the Pentagon this morning:

"The Missile Defense Review provides a timely and necessary response to our adversaries' advancements in capabilities. This review rightly and strongly reaffirms the United States' commitment to keeping the American people and our allies safe through maintaining and enhancing a robust deterrence. I look forward to continuing to work with the Administration on this critical national security issue."

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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order cancelling the pay increase expected for civilian federal workers in 2019:

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis:

"Our military has been rebuilt under Secretary Mattis's leadership. He has been a strong partner in working with Congress as a force of reason to robustly support our troops in grave and perilous times. I want to sincerely thank him for his service to our country and the important work he's done to make the United States and the world safer."

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement regarding Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's investigation into the active shooter incident from August:

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10)'s bill with Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman to rename the federal building in downtown Dayton after United States District Court Senior Judge Walter H. Rice was signed into law today by the President.

"I assembled a panel to recommend who to honor in naming the federal building in downtown Dayton, and they unanimously chose Judge Walter Rice," said Congressman Turner. "With the help of Senators Brown and Portman, we were able to get this bill across the finish line. Judge Rice is one of our community's most dedicated public servants and this is a fitting tribute and honor he wholly deserves."

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill conference report, including language Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) pushed for to allow Central State University to receive equal federal funding. The language is the first step in ensuring a level playing field between all historically black 1890 land-grant institutions. Without this fix, Central State University was disadvantaged and unable to receive the same level of federal funding as other historically black colleges.

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces is currently leading a letter to President Donald J. Trump strongly urging his administration to uphold its commitment of $733 billion to restore our nation's military as they complete the fiscal year 2020 President's Budget. The letter, which currently has 70 signatures of House members, will be sent to the President at the end of next week.