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Washington, D.C. —Following President Obama's announcement Tuesday of his European Reassurance Initiative (ERI), Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement:
"Today, in the wake of ongoing Russian aggression, President Obama took a step forward to reassure our European allies of the U.S. commitment to Europe.
I was glad to see the President heed the leadership of the House of Representatives and take action consistent with congressional calls for a stronger military presence in Europe.
I look forward to receiving additional details and carefully reviewing the President's proposal as we continue to closely monitor the situation."
Dayton, OH – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Mike Turner stopped an effort to eliminate funding for an economic development program critical to the Dayton community.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Dayton-Cinncinati region had been designated a 'manufacturing community,' giving Dayton preferential application status for $1.3 billion in federal economic development assistance.
Turner led his colleagues in successfully voting down an amendment that would have significantly jeopardized this $1.3 billion and severely limited the chances of Dayton receiving substantial funding for increased manufacturing and development.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner released a statement following the resignation of Veteran's Affairs Secretary, Eric Shinseki:
"General Shinseki gave 38 years of his life in service to his country and for that we are grateful. However, the problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs are astounding and entirely unacceptable.
General Shinski's resignation is the appropriate first step in correcting the injustice against the millions of men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend this country.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Turner continued to fight for Southwest Ohio and Wright Patterson AFB in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2015.
This comprehensive legislation includes major provisions authored by Congressman Turner that have a significant impact on WPAFB and our region.
"It was an honor to advocate on behalf of Southwest Ohio and Wright Patterson Air Force Base in this year's 53rd consecutive NDAA.
This bill is a product of a truly bipartisan effort on the part of the House Armed Services Committee and I'm proud of the work we were able to accomplish for our military and for the American people.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, successfully continued his fight against sexual assault in our military in the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
This comprehensive legislation includes all provisions of the FAIR Military Act, which was originally authored and introduced in the House by Congressman Turner and Congresswoman Tsongas (MA-03).
"This year's NDAA reflects Congress's ongoing, bipartisan effort to construct meaningful reforms aimed at eradicating sexual assault in our military.
Washington, DC
— Today, Congressman Mike Turner thanked the leadership of the City of Moraine for their diligent work to preserve the region's former GM plant and congratulated Moraine's leaders on the official announcement that Fuyao, a thriving auto parts producer, is bringing manufacturing back to Dayton.
Dayton, OH— Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement following the shooting at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
"I am deeply troubled by the events that took place today at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
Thank you to Director Glenn Costie and our first responders from multiple jurisdictions who acted immediately to protect all veterans and employees from danger.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the injured and his family as well as the entire community at the Dayton VA."
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mike Turner, co-chair of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement following a briefing from the Department of Defense (DOD) on their annual report on sexual assault in the military:
"Today's briefing from Department of Defense reaffirms the severity of this problem.
I was encouraged to see that there has been a rise in reporting, signifying that the reforms we have made in recent years are making a visible difference and helping to make victims feel protected.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), was made aware that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have provided the Obama Administration with an urgent needs list for both lethal and non-lethal equipment.
In response, Congressman Turner called on the President of the United States to immediately brief Congress on the administration's response to the Ukrainian request and to indicate which specific items the U.S. does or does not plan to supply to Ukrainian forces and why: