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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after the Dayton VA announced that Department of Veterans Affairs' Secretary Robert McDonald has approved the site for a Fisher House.

Congressman Turner sent a letter of support of a Fisher House being located on the Dayton VA Medical Center Campus.

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after release of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2016.

"As our nation continues to address some of the most complex security challenges in recent history, we must make certain that our military is properly equipped to carry out the mission. I am proud of the steps taken in this bill to bolster Wright Patterson Air Force Base and our Dayton community."

Included below is a breakdown of provisions championed by Congressman Turner:

"The delays and lack of information are simply unacceptable."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to Robert Westbrooks, Inspector General for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC):

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after President Obama addressed the country on the ongoing threat of ISIL.

"The President continues to demonstrate that he does not have a strategy to defeat ISIL and rhetoric alone is not enough to quell the ongoing threats posed by ISIL to the U.S. and our allies. Now, more than ever, ISIL directly threatens the safety and security of the American citizens here at home."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after the House passed the Conference Report accompanying H.R. 22 – Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act.

"I am proud to be a voice for the Dayton region and I know firsthand how important transit funding is for the city and its residents. This bill will help level the playing field for Southwest Ohio's transit systems. While the seven state set-aside remains in place, my efforts have led to increased funding for competitive grant opportunities for transit systems in Ohio and all fifty states to compete for these funds on their own merits."

Congressman Turner introduced The Reforming and Expanding Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act. The introduction of the legislation followed Congressman Turner's meeting with Director Michael Botticelli of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). This legislation will increase flexibility in how existing federal funding can be used to combat the heroin epidemic.

Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4038 – American SAFE Act.

Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after sending President Obama a letter requesting any intelligence that led to the conclusion ISIL is 'contained'.