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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense. The bill included significant provisions authored by Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-MA), co-chairs of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, to combat military sexual assault.

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, the Department of Defense will issue a report to the President on sexual assaults in the military and outlining several initiatives to combat the crimes. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), co-chairs of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, released the following joint statement.

Washington, DC: Congressman Michael Turner has been elected to serve as President of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA).

The NATO PA is an affiliate organization of NATO and is comprised of over two hundred and fifty delegates from the parliaments and legislative bodies of the Alliance's 28 members states and associate nations.

"I am honored to serve as President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. NATO is the United States' strongest and most important ally and its success is critical to keeping the American people safe.

Washington, D.C.—Following the release of the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement:

"The release of the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, as agreed to by the House and Senate Armed Services Committee, marks a significant milestone towards final passage of the bill.

Washington, DC: Following a request from Congressman Mike Turner, Pastor Dr. David E. Gray led the House of Representatives in opening prayer this afternoon. Following the prayer, Congressman Turner delivered remarks from the House floor to highlight Pastor Gray's life of service and thank him for his commitment to his faith.

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Washington, DC: Today, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) sent a bipartisan letter to House Leadership reaffirming their strong support for the passage of an extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) as part of a year-end tax extenders bill before the 113th Congress adjourns for the year.

The HCTC helps struggling American families pay their health bills, including thousands of Delphi Salaried Retirees whose pensions were terminated during the GM rescue and subsequently turned over to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.

Washington, DC: Following reports that two Palestinians attacked a synagogue in Jerusalem and killed four Israeli worshipers, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement:

"This act of terror must immediately be condemned by the international community. As we mourn the death of the three American citizens involved in today's attack, our hearts go out to all the victims and their families as they attempt to recover from today's senseless act of violence," said Turner.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Turner and U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded a decision by the NCAA to select the University of Dayton as the host site for opening round games of the NCAA Men's Division 1 basketball tournament through 2018.

"Today, the NCAA recognized the importance of hosting the First Four in Dayton. Last week, I was proud to highlight Dayton's distinct capabilities and to urge the NCAA to keep the opening of March Madness in Dayton. We are grateful that the NCAA agreed and that Dayton's tradition of tremendous attendance, strong fan experience and record ratings for the NCAA's First Four will continue," Turner said.