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Today, Congressman Turner led a bipartisan group of Members in writing to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Koskinen to share their concerns with the IRS's recent announcement that they will fail to meet the deadline for implementation of the Health Coverage Tax Credit's (HCTC) Advance Monthly Program (AMP).

Today, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-MA), Co-Chairs of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, introduced the PROTECT Act, new legislation that continues the lawmakers' bipartisan effort to combat sexual assault in the military. The Prevent Retaliation and Open Transparency to Expand Care for Troops (PROTECT) Act calls for increased transparency in the military justice system, greater protection for survivors and witnesses from retaliation, better survivor access to court information and an increased focus on treatment for male survivors of sexual assault.

Congressman Michael Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations Congressman Tom Graves requesting that language be included in the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.

The Library of Congress announced on March 22, 2016 its decision to unilaterally revise its subject heading "Aliens" and eliminate its subject heading "Illegal Aliens."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski to express his concern with the recently reported actions of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) personnel removing a Bible from the POW/MIA display at Wright-Patterson Medical Center.

"I am greatly concerned that the actions at Wright-Patterson Medical Center may reflect a policy implementation at WPAFB that could put at risk many of the artifacts currently on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending Chief Executive Officer & Medical Center Director Glenn A. Costie, a letter of congratulations after the Dayton VA was chosen to house the Veterans Affairs (VA) National Archives.

"I would like to congratulate Director Costie on this honor and his continued dedication to our nation's veterans. This distinction and honor would not be possible without your hard work. I have worked diligently with our community to bring this important site to the Dayton area and I look forward to working together on this effort."

Rep. Turner, Sen. Portman and Sen. Brown released the following joint statement on the announcement that the Dayton Veterans Affairs campus will become the home of the Veterans Affairs National Archives.

"We are proud to announce that Dayton has been selected for this honor. Ohio is home to nearly one million veterans and world class VA facilities. The region boasts a long-standing commitment to our nation's veterans and a proud military tradition, making Dayton the ideal location for the VA National Archives. "

Congressman Turner released the following statement after Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald announced the Dayton VA could become the home of the VA's national archives.

"The region's long-standing commitment to our nation's veterans and its history of military innovation makes Dayton an excellent location for Veterans Affairs National Archives. This has been a longstanding goal of mine for our community and I am proud of the work we have done to secure this honor."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after Wright-Patterson Air Force Base announced Col. Bradley W. McDonald will become the new base commander following Col. John M. Devillier's departure in June.

"First, I would like to thank Col. John M. Devillier for his partnership and dedication to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community. I look forward to working with Col. Bradley W. McDonald and congratulate him on this new phase in his already impressive career.