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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump supported a funding deal and declared a national emergency at the southern border:

"I supported this funding deal as a step towards securing our border, which we absolutely must do. However, I believe it is a dangerous precedent for the President to be forced to declare a national emergency because Congress refuses to provide necessary funding to protect our country. As I have voiced to this Administration repeatedly, I strongly believe securing our border should not be done at the expense of previously funded military construction projects."

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) action plan:

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after the Dayton Development Coalition released an economic impact analysis finding that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Springfield Ohio Air National Guard Base, and Dayton VA combined generate more than $16.68 billion in economic activity in the Dayton region annually, and generate a total employment of more than 88,000 jobs with payroll estimated at $5.87 billion:

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Turner and the Brigid's Path staff, along with Ashley Evans (right of Turner), after passage of Turner's CRIB Act in October 2018.

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States will withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty:

Today Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), whose district is home to over 15,000 federal civil service employees, voted in favor of passage of the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 to provide a pay increase in 2019 for civilian employees of the Federal Government.

"As a consistent advocate of this, I strongly supported passage of the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 in the House today," said Turner. "Civilian federal employees go above and beyond to serve our country and our community. They have earned our support."

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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