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Congressman Turner spoke on the House floor in support of S. 84 - To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

Congressman Turner released the following statement after House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry announced subcommittee chairmen for the 115th Congress.

"I look forward to continuing the important work we were able to accomplish on this subcommittee last Congress. My top priority remains repealing sequestration and restoring military readiness and capability with respect to air and land forces through effective modernization strategies. I will continue to fight to equip our warfighters with the resources they need to carry out their mission and keep our nation safe."

Congressman Turner will serve as the Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee for the second time.

Congressman Turner released the following statement after the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385 (ATU) reached a tentative agreement, which will allow for full bus service to resume Friday morning.

"I would like to congratulate both parties on reaching a tentative agreement. RTA's continued service to our community's students, elderly and every day riders remains unmatched. I appreciate the continued dedication and hard work of the Dayton RTA employees. I hope to see this agreement approved and enacted as soon as possible."

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Congressman Turner released the following statement after receiving U. S. Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service Award from Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning:

This award is the highest civilian award presented by the Army.

Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after being appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:

"It is an honor to serve again on the House Intelligence Committee. As our country faces evolving threats to our security at home and abroad, I will make certain our intelligence community has the support they need to accurately carry out their objectives and keep the American people safe."

This will be Congressman Turner's second term on the Intelligence Committee.

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Congressman Turner released the following statement after reintroducing three pieces of important healthcare legislation:

Congressman Turner released the following statement after voting for H. Res. 11 - Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes.

"At the final hour of this administration's term, they continue to work against peace between Israel and Palestine and continue to undermine Israel's standing as a global partner. I continue to strongly support Israel and I look forward to working with the new administration on strengthening this important relationship."

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Congressman Turner released the following statement after speaking with Vice President-elect Mike Pence during his meeting with House Republicans at the Capitol this morning:

"This morning, I relayed my top priority to Vice President-elect Pence and it is a simple one: repeal sequestration. President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on rebuilding our military and ending sequestration. We must begin this process of rebuilding our military and restoring readiness back into our force immediately. I asked the Vice President-elect to work with Congress to repeal sequestration as a top priority of the next administration."