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CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD DESPITE OBAMA VETO THREAT
Friday August 03, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve the fiscal year 2013 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Bill. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek), a member of the Appropriations Committee, secured a provision< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO STOP THE MASSIVE TAX HIKE ON FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Thursday August 02, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C-Yesterday, Congressman Steve Austria voted in favor of the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R.8), which would prevent numerous tax rates from increasing and various credits from expiring on January 1, 2013. This imp< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA ENCOURAGES PRESIDENT OBAMA TO JOIN HIS FIGHT FOR OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD JOBS
Wednesday August 01, 2012WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, President Obama landed Air Force One at Mansfield Lahm Airport, home of the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard. The president was in Ohio on a political swing where he discussed bringing jobs to Ohio. Ironically, t< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA JOINS FORCES WITH CHAIRMAN MCKEON TO HOLD FAA TO UAS INTEGRATION TIMELINE
Wednesday August 01, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) sent a letter to the Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Michael Huerta, to reinforce the Congressional support for unmanned aircraft systems< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO STOP FEDERAL AGENCIES FROM CHOKING AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESSES IN REGULATORY RED TAPE
Thursday July 26, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) voted in support of the Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012, H.R. 4078. H.R. 4078 consists of a bipartisan package of measures that would end the uncertainty facing small businesses a< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO REPEAL OBAMACARE
Wednesday July 11, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) today voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare. The Repeal of Obamacare Act, H.R. 6079, was brought to the House floor for a vote in< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA REACTION TO PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CALL TO LET THE BUSH TAX CUTS ON SOME AMERICANS EXPIRE
Monday July 09, 2012Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement in response to President Obama's call to let the Bush tax cuts to expire on many Americans who are responsible for expanding businesses and cre< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF FAST & FURIOUS CONTEMPT RESOLUTION
Thursday June 28, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today voted in favor of the House Resolution finding Attorney General Eric Holder in Civil Contempt of Congress. Congressman Austria released the following statement on Attorney Ge< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA REACTION ON THE SUPREME COURT HEALTHCARE RULING
Thursday June 28, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following reaction statement on the United States Supreme Court's ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES DOT GRANT FOR COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROJECT
Tuesday June 19, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $16 million grant that will upgrade to two roads linking to Rickenbacker airport and Intermodal Facility to US 23. Congressman Austria, a member of the Appropriation Committee,< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Friday June 08, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representative voted to approve the fiscal year 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek), a member of the committee, supported and secured languag< Read more > -
HOUSE PASSES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS LEGISLATION
Friday June 01, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representative voted to approve the fiscal year 2013 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON) Appropriations bill. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek), a member of the committee supported the b< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA TO HOST VETERANS BENEFIT WORKSHOPS IN FAIRBORN AND CIRCLEVILLE
Wednesday May 23, 2012Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) announced that he will be hosting two Veterans Benefit Workshops on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Fairborn and Circleville.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND STATE AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
Thursday May 17, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee voted to approve the fiscal year 2013 Department of Defense (DOD) and State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations bills. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek) secured provisi< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS MILITARY CONSTRUCTION/VETERAN'S AFFAIRS AND HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
Wednesday May 16, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee voted to approve the fiscal year 2013 Military Construction/Veterans Affairs (MILCON) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bills. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Be< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS REFORMS TO PREVENT SEQUESTRATION
Thursday May 10, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted in favor of H.R. 5652, The Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, which will prevent sequestration while still achieving the necessary savings.< Read more > -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BACKS DOWN ON HARMFUL AGRICULTURAL REGULATIONS
Friday April 27, 2012Late last night, the Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew its proposed rule regarding its effort to regulate child labor in agricultural vocations. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) joined members of the Ohio delegation in a letter to DOL Se< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA INCLUDES LANGUAGE IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO SPUR INNOVATION AND JOB CREATION
Thursday April 26, 2012Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek), a member of the CJS Appropriations Subcommittee, secured specific language in the bil< Read more > -
AUSTRIA CHAMPIONS CHILD PROTECTION LANGUAGE IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Thursday April 19, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee marked up its fiscal year 2013 CJS Appropriations bill. Included in the bill is language offered by Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek) that stre< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA INTRODUCES HOUSE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING JOB KILLING EPA REGULATION
Monday April 02, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) introduced House Resolution 606 in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent proposed regulation on greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA DISCUSSES NATIONAL GUARD CUTS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA
Thursday March 22, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) met with President Obama at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base to discuss the proposed cuts by the United States Air Force to the Ohio Air National Guard (ANG). Congressman< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA HOSTS TOWNHALL AND VISITS RICKENBACKER
Friday March 16, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) recently met with approximately 100 members of the 121st Ohio Air National Guard unit based at Rickenbacker regarding the recent proposed cuts by the United States Air Force to elimi< Read more > -
AUSTRIA APPLAUDS THE PASSAGE OF THE JOBS ACT
Thursday March 08, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement applauding the passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA QUESTIONS FAA ON UAS AIRSPACE STATUS
Wednesday March 07, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) and other members of the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus met with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to discuss the FAA's progress towards integrating Unmanned Aircr< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA FLOOR STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
Wednesday February 29, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 2117, the Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act. Below are Congressman Austria's remarks:< Read more > -
JOINT RELEASE: REPS. AUSTRIA AND YODER ISSUE STATEMENT ON FCC'S LIGHTSQUARED DECISION
Wednesday February 15, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R – OH) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (R – KS) released the following reaction statement after the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to indefinitely suspend the expa< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA'S REACTION STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S FY2013 BUDGET
Monday February 13, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following reaction statement on the President's FY2013 Budget:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA'S UAV LANGUAGE PASSES HOUSE IN FAA REAUTHORIZATION
Friday February 03, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the joint House and Senate conference report for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Reform Act of 2011. Included in the reauthorization is language secured by< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA LEADS CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES AGAINST JOB KILLING EPA REGULATIONS
Wednesday February 01, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) and Congressman John Carter (R – TX) led their colleagues in a special order on the House floor to fight against overreaching regulations from the Environmental P< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA COSPONSORS BUFFALO SOLDIER ACT, CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO HONOR COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG
Friday January 27, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved, H.R. 1022, the Buffalo Soldier in the National Parks Study Act, of which Congressman Steve Austria was the lead Republican cosponsor.< Read more > -
DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES MAJOR BUDGET DECISIONS FOR FY2013
Thursday January 26, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Defense Secretary Panetta held a press conference to discuss proposals to the FY2013 Defense Budget, which included a request for military base closures.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA WELCOMES SHERIFF RADCLIFF AS HONORED GUEST FOR STATE OF THE UNION
Wednesday January 25, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) welcomed Pickaway County Sheriff, Dwight Radcliff as his honored guest for the annual State of the Union.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATE OF THE UNION REACTION STATEMENT
Wednesday January 25, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) attended President Obama's annual State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA OFFERS HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF PHILIPPINES
Tuesday January 03, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. – In December, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) offered a House Resolution expressing the sense of sympathy of the U.S. House of Representatives and pledging support to the Filipino people to help the country recove< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA NOMINATES 32 AREA STUDENTS TO U.S. MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES
Friday December 23, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) announced his nominations of 32 young men and women from Ohio's 7th Congressional district to serve in the United States service academies, which include West Point,< Read more > -
GAO REPORT ACKNOWLEDGES LACK OF TRANSPARENCY AND UNFAIR TREATMENT OF DELPHI SALARIED RETIREES
Thursday December 15, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) released the following statement regarding today's release of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the Delphi retirees' pensions: "This most recent GAO report r< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN STEVE AUSTRIA SUPPORTS UAS LANGUAGE IN THE DEFENSE REAUTHORIZATION
Wednesday December 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) announced that the FAA Reauthorization language, which included Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES IN FAVOR OF MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF
Tuesday December 13, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) voted in support of H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. Included in this legislation is an extension of the current reduced payroll tax rates for worki< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA INVITES FAA ACTING ADMINISTRATOR TO WRIGHT-PATT TO ADVANCE REGIONS UAS INDUSTRY
Monday December 12, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) spoke with Michael Huerta, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to discuss the unique research, development, testing, and training being conducted in th< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO "REIN" IN JOB KILLING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
Wednesday December 07, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) voted in favor of H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The REINS Act would require Congressional approval of any new major regulations m< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA APPLAUDS AIR FORCE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES AT WRIGHT-PATT
Tuesday November 29, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) applauded the Air Force award of the Acquisition of Consolidated Enterprise Support Services (ACCESS) Contract. The contract, awarded as an identical Multiple Award contract to appro< Read more > -
GIVING THANKS
Wednesday November 23, 2011Giving Thanks! Thanksgiving Day is a time for us to reflect on the past year and many blessings upon our country. The values of our nation's founding fathers have kept us strong, and the men and women serving in our military have kept us safe.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON SUPER COMMITTEE
Tuesday November 22, 2011Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) just released the following statement regarding the Super Committee: "I am deeply concerned that the Super Committee was not able to reach an agreement. Sequestration will have significant impacts on our nation< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Friday November 18, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted in favor of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution (H. J. Res. 2) and called for its immediate passage in the House and Senate. This resolution – of whic< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA TO HOST VETERANS BENEFITS WORKSHOPS IN DAYTON AND CIRCLEVILLE
Thursday November 17, 2011On Monday, November 21 Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) will be hosting Veterans Benefits Workshops in Dayton and Circleville. Congressman Austria and his staff will be on hand to assist any veterans looking for help with their VA benefits or ass< Read more > -
AUSTRIA-SECURED UAS LANGUAGE INCLUDED IN FY12 APPROPRIATIONS "MINI-BUS"
Wednesday November 16, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow the U.S House of Representatives will vote on the conference report for the Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, and Science; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development mini-bus. Included in the report< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA APPLAUDS PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT LEGISLATION
Wednesday November 16, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) applauded the House for bringing the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 822) to the floor for a final vote. As a cosponsor, Congressman Austria will speak on the H< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA CALLS FOR ACTION AFTER DELPHI HEARING IN DAYTON
Monday November 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives' Oversight and Government Reform Committee field hearing in Dayton on the Delphi retirees' pensio< Read more > -
AUSTRIA APPLAUDS U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION TO HEAR ARGUMENTS AGAINST OBAMACARE
Monday November 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments against Obamacare: "Today I applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for agreeing to hear< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA MEETS WITH DELPHI RETIREES; LOOKS FORWARD TO ATTENDING MONDAY DELPHI FIELD HEARING
Thursday November 10, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week Congressman Austria met with members of the Delphi Salaried Retirees Association to discuss recent developments in their pursuit to receive equitable retirement benefits as a result of the GM bailout. After the m< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON AFMC ANNOUNCEMENT
Wednesday November 02, 2011Congressman Austria released the following statement today regarding the announced changes to the management structure of the Air Force Materials Command:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA ENCOURAGED BY MILCON CHAIRMAN'S COMMITMENT TO WPAFB
Friday October 28, 2011WPAFB, OH – Today Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) hosted House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON) Chairman John Culberson (TX-7) on a tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Congressman Austria, a me< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES MILCON SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WILL TOUR WRIGHT-PATT
Tuesday October 25, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) announced that at his request, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON) Chairman John Culberson (TX-7) will tour Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO PROHIBIT FEDERALLY-FUNDED ABORTIONS
Thursday October 13, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek), a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, voted in support of the Protect Life Act (H.R. 358) to prohibit federally funded abortions.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Wednesday October 12, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted in favor of three important free trade agreements between the United States and Panama, Colombia and South Korea.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA HONORS LOCAL WOUNDED WARRIOR AT HOME DEDICATION IN FAIRBORN
Wednesday October 12, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) joined the "Homes for Our Troops" founder and other elected officials to dedicate a new home in Fairborn for a wounded warrior and his family.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA-SECURED UAS LANGUAGE INCLUDED IN THUD APPROPRIATIONS REPORT
Thursday September 29, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week the House Appropriations Committee released its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) report, which includes language authored by U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) regarding Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) airspace.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA LEADS OHIO DELEGATION LETTER IN FIGHT FOR DELPHI RETIREES
Wednesday September 28, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Austria brought members of the Ohio delegation together to send a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner demanding a response regarding Delphi salaried retiree pensions.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA URGES PALESTINE TO RETURN TO MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE
Friday September 23, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement expressing his support for the security of Israel, in advance of today's vote in the United Nations General Assembly regarding Palestinian statehood.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA MEETS WITH OHIO AUTO DEALERS TO DISCUSS HIS AMENDMENT TO PREVENT EPA OVERREACH
Wednesday September 21, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) met with a group of Ohio auto dealers to discuss challenges facing the auto industry and the Congressman's amendment to the FY2012 Interior Appropriations Bill which would help streamline guidelines for regulating auto emission standards.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO REVERSE JOB-KILLING LABOR PROVISION
Thursday September 15, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) voted in favor of the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587), which would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from ordering an employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON 9/11
Sunday September 11, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) released the following statement in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001: "Today, we salute all of the brave men and women – including firefighters, law enforcement, EMT's, volunteers and others – who risked their own lives and those heroes who gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001. We shall never forget this tragedy and those who lost their lives, and the families of those who died. We shall never forget 9/11."< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA: "WE HAVE HEARD THE TALK, NOW IT IS TIME FOR RESULTS"
Thursday September 08, 2011"With all due respect, we have heard the President talk about jobs for three years, with little to no results. For 31 consecutive months, unemployment has been at or above eight percent – a level this administration claimed it would never reach if t< Read more > -
AUSTRIA ON NASA REPORT: "PROCESS LACKED ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY"
Thursday August 25, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today a report from the NASA Inspector General revealed selection errors in the process to determine locations for the retired space shuttles< Read more > -
CENTRAL OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR CODA LOAN GUARANTEE
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CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS BUDGET CONTROL ACT
Monday August 01, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted in favor of the Budget Control Act, a solution that raises the debt ceiling without giving the President a blank check and invitation for reckless spending.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA OPPOSES REID PLAN
Saturday July 30, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Budget Control Act.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BUDGET CONTROL ACT
Friday July 29, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) hailed the passage of the Budget Control Act, a solution that raises the debt ceiling without giving the President a blank check and invitation for reckless spending.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES IN FAVOR OF CUT, CAP AND BALANCE ACT
Tuesday July 19, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted in favor of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act (H.R. 2560), which aims to cut federal spending, cap federal spending, and balance the budget through passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment before raising the nation's debt limit.< Read more > -
What does the Cut, Cap and Balance Act do?
Tuesday July 19, 2011Click here for a summary of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, as well as Frequently Asked Questions about the bill.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA, OLSON TEAM UP TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM NASA
Wednesday July 13, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Austria (R-OH) today joined with Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) to demand accountability and transparency from NASA on placement of the retired shuttle orbiters. This was achieved through report language included in t< Read more > -
DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE
Friday July 08, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the full Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Bill was passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Austria strongly supported its passage, calling the bill a step in the right direction towards finding efficiencies within the Department of Defense while still meeting the requirements needed to carry out our national defense priorities.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA HELPS CRITICAL AIRPORT PROJECT MOVE FORWARD IN GREENE COUNTY
Friday June 24, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Austria announced that Greene County Airport has received more than $1 million from the FAA's Airport Improvement Program to relocate a taxiway which will improve safety.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA, YODER INTRODUCE AMENDMENT TO PROTECT GPS
Thursday June 23, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-3), members of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a joint amendment to the financial services subcommittee appropriations bill to ensure that the G< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON AFGHANISTAN
Thursday June 23, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement in reaction to President Obama's announcement to withdraw troops from Afghanistan:< Read more > -
Congressman Austria's Remarks About Dr. Mark Smith
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OHIO DELEGATION PROTECTS LIMA TANK PLANT; CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA LEADS INITIATIVE ON APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Tuesday June 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the full Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Bill was passed out of the Appropriations Committee, which included the necessary funding to continue production of the Abrams Tank at the Lima Tank Plant – thwarting the Army's plan to shut down the production line for the first time since World War II.< Read more > -
DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL APPROVED BY COMMITTEE; AUSTRIA CONTINUES TO LEAD ON DEFENSE ISSUES FOR OHIO
Tuesday June 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the full Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Bill was passed out of the Appropriations Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF MILCON APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Tuesday June 14, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON) Appropriations bill, which included two important projects for the state of Ohio.< Read more > -
Congressman Austria Statement On Libya Resolution in House
Friday June 03, 2011Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement about House Resolution 292 declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish or maintain the presence of the U.S. military on the ground in Libya:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA LAUDS BRAC-DIRECTED RESEARCH COMPLEX COMPLETION
Wednesday June 01, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Austria (R-Beavercreek) released the following statement about the completion of the Major General Harry G. Armstrong Complex for the 711th Human Performance Wing at the Air Force Research Laboratory.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA URGES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONSIDER TAXPAYER'S INTEREST
Thursday May 26, 2011Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, spoke on the House floor, urging his colleagues to pass Amendment #197 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (H.R. 1540), that asks the Air Force to do a cost-benefit analysis before merging ELS and EIS.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON CONSOLIDATION OF AIR FORCE PROGRAMS AT WRIGHT-PATTERSON
Tuesday May 24, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement about the proposed consolidation of two Air Force programs, including one at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON NETANYAHU'S ADDRESS TO JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS
Tuesday May 24, 2011Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress.< Read more > -
GOVERNOR KASICH, CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA DISCUSS WRIGHT-PATT JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES
Monday May 16, 2011Today, Governor John R. Kasich and Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) joined members of the Blue Ribbon Task Force at a Summit with defense industry leaders and aerospace companies to discuss business relationships and potential future aerospace industry investment opportunities in Ohio.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA PRAISES $10M DONATION TO AIR FORCE MUSEUM FOUNDATION FROM LOCKHEED MARTIN
Monday May 09, 2011Today Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) joined the Air Force Museum Foundation as it announced the acceptance of a $10 million pledge from the Lockheed Martin Corporation.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ART COMPETITION
Monday May 09, 2011Last Friday, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) announced Bellbrook native Micaela Cottman as the first-place winner of the 7th Congressional District Art Show.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON BIN LADEN DEATH
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CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA CALLS BUDGET VOTE A GOOD START
Friday April 15, 2011"Today the House of Representatives fulfilled one of its basic duties by passing a budget, something the last Congress failed to do. The American people expect Congress to stop the runaway spending, reduce the egregious federal debt for future generations< Read more > -
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF OHIO DELEGATION MEMBERS CALL FOR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF SHUTTLE SITE SELECTION PROCESS
Tuesday April 12, 2011In wake of the announcement that retired NASA Shuttles will go to New York, California, Florida, and Washington, D.C., U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), U.S. Reps. Mike Turner (OH-3), Steve Austria (OH-7), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) and Steven LaTourette (OH-14) today called for a federal investigation examining the site selection process.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA CALLS SHUTTLE ANNOUNCEMENT A DISSERVICE TO THE MIDWEST
Tuesday April 12, 2011Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science which oversees all NASA funding, released the following statement after NASA's announcement not to land a shuttle at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (NMUSAF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON AVOIDED GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Saturday April 09, 2011Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the avoided government shutdown:< Read more > -
Frequently Asked Questions: Government Shutdown
Friday April 08, 2011Below are links to answers for frequently asking questions (FAQs) during a federal government shutdown:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VOTES TO KEEP GOVERNMENT OPEN, EXTEND DEFENSE FUNDING
Thursday April 07, 2011Today Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in favor of the Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R.1363) which offers a short-term extension to keep the government running while also funding the Department of Defense through the end of Fiscal Year 2011. H.R. 1363, which includes $12 billion in cuts, passed the House by a vote of 247 to 181.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA CALLS ON COLLEAGUES TO PASS CR WITH FULL DEFENSE FUNDING
Thursday April 07, 2011Earlier this afternoon, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) spoke on the House floor, urging his colleagues in the House to pass the short-term CR that is currently being debated, and also calling on Senate Democrats and President Obama to decide if they really want to hold the military hostage, or join Republicans in preventing a government shutdown.< Read more > -
BOLDEN WARNS AUSTRIA: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN COULD DELAY SHUTTLE ANNOUNCEMENT
Wednesday April 06, 2011Last night Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) spoke with General Charles Bolden, the current NASA Administrator. The phone call was a follow-up to the letter that Congressman Austria had delivered to General Bolden's office Tuesday morning, urging him one last time to consider the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Ohio before making the final decision about where the retired NASA shuttles will land.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA APPLAUDS CR TO FUND TROOPS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE FOR 2011
Tuesday April 05, 2011Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) released the following statement about Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers' plan to prevent a government shutdown for an additional week and extend defense funding through the end of the fiscal year.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA URGES BOLDEN TO CONSIDER DAYTON FOR SHUTTLE
Tuesday April 05, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today a letter from Congressman Steve Austria (R–Beavercreek) was hand-delivered to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden urging him one last time to consider the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Ohio before making the final decision about where the retired NASA shuttles will land.< Read more > -
KEY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SIGN AUSTRIA/ROTHMAN ANTI-INCITEMENT LETTER
Monday April 04, 2011"Incitement, especially by official [Palestinian] institutions, damages the prospects of reaching a peace agreement between the Palestinians and … Israel, and only encourages terrorism."< Read more > -
LANGUAGE CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA HELPED SECURE TO OPEN UAS AIRSPACE NEAR WPAFB PASSES HOUSE
Friday April 01, 2011Today, the House of Representatives passed the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (H.R. 658), which includes language that U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-Beavercreek) helped secure that aims to help the Air Force in its effort to gain "restricted" airspace near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB).< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA PRESENTS MEDALS TO WWII VETERAN
Monday March 28, 2011On Saturday, March 26, Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) joined Ohio Air National Guard Brigadier General Robert Boggs and the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Ohio Army National Guard in Springfield, Ohio to present World War II veteran and 88-year-old Xenia resident Elton Heitman five medals he never received from his service in the United States Army.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA ON OBAMACARE: "ONE YEAR LATER, COST CONTINUES TO CLIMB"
Wednesday March 23, 2011"Over the past year, the American people have loudly rejected the health care bill that Pelosi and the Democrats forced through Congress and which President Obama signed into law exactly one year ago today."< Read more > -
AUSTRIA VOTES TO AVOID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, URGES A FISCALLY SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM SOLUTION
Tuesday March 01, 2011"People across America, and especially in Ohio, have spoken very clearly that Washington needs to cut spending."< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA URGES SECRETARY CHU TO APPROVE USEC'S APPLICATION FOR LOAN GUARANTEE
Tuesday February 22, 2011Today, Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) joined his colleagues in the Ohio delegation to send a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu urging him to complete USEC's application for a loan guarantee to construct the American Centrifuge Project's uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA VOTES TO CUT SPENDING, RESTORE FISCAL SANITY
Saturday February 19, 2011"This week, Congress responded to the American people's request to change the way we do things in Washington, D.C."< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA OPENS DOOR FOR UAS AIRSPACE NEAR WRIGHT-PATTERSON
Wednesday February 16, 2011Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) announced that he worked with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (FL-7) to secure language in the House version of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill that aims to help the Air Force in its effort to gain "restricted" airspace near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This will allow the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Springfield National Guard to test Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), which would also open the door for industry development, training and commercial manufacturing. In securing this language, Austria creates the potential to bring hundreds of jobs and business development to Ohio.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA WELCOMES NEW MILITARY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR TO STAFF
Friday February 11, 2011U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R-OH) has announced the hiring of Col. James H. "Jay" Strickler, USAF (Ret.) who will work out of the official Congressional District Office in Springfield.< Read more > -
BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE PROVIDES COMMUNITY UPDATE TO CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA AND THE REGION
Friday February 04, 2011Today, the Blue Ribbon Task Force and Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) provided an update to community leaders and elected officials on the status of the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission report.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA SECURES COMMITMENT FROM MILCON SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TO TOUR WRIGHT-PAT
Friday January 28, 2011This week Congressman Steve Austria (OH-7) attended the first official meeting for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs in the 112th Congress and secured a commitment from Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson (TX-7) to tour Wright-Patterson Air Force Base firsthand within the coming months.< Read more > -
REP. AUSTRIA STATE OF THE UNION REACTION STATEMENT
Tuesday January 25, 2011Last November, the American people sent a powerful message to Congress: cut the wasteful Washington spending and support policies that will create long-term, sustainable jobs in places like Ohio.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA SELECTED TO SERVE ON MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE
Friday January 07, 2011Washington, DC – House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today announced that Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) has been selected to serve as a member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA SWORN INTO THE 112TH CONGRESS
Wednesday January 05, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R- Beavercreek) today was sworn into the 112th Congress by House Speaker John Boehner (R- West Chester). This marks the beginning of Austria's second term, in which he will now serve as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA SELECTED TO SERVE ON HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Key Committee Appointment Earned After First Term
Thursday December 09, 2010Washington, DC – The House Republican Steering Committee, which is responsible for assigning members of Congress their committee assignments, today announced that they have selected Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Committee for the 112th Congress.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN STEVE AUSTRIA STANDS BEHIND "A PLEDGE TO AMERICA"
Thursday September 23, 2010Washington D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) today announced the release of "A Pledge to America," a new governing agenda focused on addressing the American people's top priorities.< Read more > -
BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION BEGINS IMPLEMENTING PLAN
Tuesday August 17, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) today announced the Congressional Blue Ribbon Commission's initiative to begin implementing the 18 recommendations made to the community in July 2010.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA URGES OHIO'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO SPEAK OUT
Thursday July 22, 2010WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Austria asked the constituents of Ohio's 7th Congressional District to join him in an online discussion to help increase dialogue between the people and Congress.< Read more > -
Blue Ribbon Commission Releases Report to Congressman Austria and the Region
Monday July 12, 2010Washington, D.C. – The Blue Ribbon Commission today released the commission's report to Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) and local community leaders. Austria appointed the commission to examine how local companies and universities can better position themselves to win more contracts and support Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton Region.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES NEW LONG-TERM MISSIONS FOR SPRINGFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE
Monday May 10, 2010WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) announced several new missions for the Springfield Air National Guard (SANG) Base, the MQ-1 Predator mission, a remote split operation with unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV) and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission, supporting NASIC at WPAFB. Both are expected to be based out of the Air National Guard base in Springfield.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA DEMANDS UP OR DOWN VOTE ON HEALTH CARE
Friday March 19, 2010WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) today announced his intention to vote against the health care bill, but the bill may not even reach the House floor before passing out of the House.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VISITS GUANTANAMO BAY
Friday January 08, 2010Washington, D.C. - Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) recently returned from a Homeland Security Committee fact finding mission to U.S. Central Command Headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base and the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Congressman Austria joined other Members of the House Homeland Security Committee for briefings from General David Petraeus, Commander of CENTCOM, the central command center for our nation's war on terrorism and Guantanamo Bay, or Gitmo where around 198 detainees, many with suspected terrorist ties, are housed.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA VISITS TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
Wednesday December 23, 2009Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) yesterday returned from a Homeland Security Committee trip to Afghanistan, completing a four day Congressional fact finding mission.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA NOMINATES 26 AREA STUDENTS
Wednesday December 23, 2009Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria announced that he has nominated 26 students from Ohio's 7th Congressional District to the United States service academies, which include West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. The nominations were formally extended to the students at Congressman Austria's annual academy luncheon recently held at Casey's Restaurant in Springfield. Students submitted their request for nomination in October and Congressman Austria appointed a military academy review board, which conducted interviews with each student in November.< Read more > -
CONGRESSIONAL BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION BEGINS WORK
Monday December 07, 2009Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today joined members of the recently created Blue Ribbon Commission at the group's first meeting held at Wright State University. Congressman Austria appointed the commission to examine how local companies and universities can better position themselves to win more contracts and supporting Wright Patterson Air Force Base.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA JOINS FRESHMAN COLLEAGUES TO PUSH FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY
Tuesday October 27, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) today joined other Members of the Freshman Congressional Class in a press conference calling for a change in the way Washington does business. The new Members held the press conference to highlight the need for transparency and openness in the way Congress operates.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA INVITES FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO TOUR CALAMITYVILLE
Thursday October 15, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) voiced his continued support for the Calamityville project and Wright State University as well as invited the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Director of FEMA to tour Calamityville.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Monday October 05, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today announced the winners for the month of September for the Student of the Month Award.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA INTRODUCES HEALTH SAVINGS AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2009
Tuesday September 22, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today introduced the Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2009. The legislation gives individuals and families greater opportunities to take ownership over their health care by expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and making health care insurance tax deductible for everyone.< Read more > -
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS TRAVEL TO D.C. TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Tuesday July 14, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today met with local lawn and turf company representatives, who were in town to volunteer their time and services to the "Renewal and Remembrance Project" where volunteers provide lawn upkeep and improvements at Arlington National Cemetery.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA VOTES IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BILL
Friday July 10, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today voted in support of H.R. 3082, the approximately $128.6 billion appropriations bill to fund military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill will support several projects at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON NASIC CONTRACT
Thursday July 09, 2009"I was pleased that the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) awarded Ball Aerospace, General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman a contract that totals as much as $600 million over five years on a project which will improve the Geospatial Intelligence and Measurement and Signature Intelligence missions.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA OFFERS AMENDMENT TO HELP FIRE FIGHTERS
Thursday June 25, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted this week in support of the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which included an amendment introduced by Austria to increase funding for the Fire Grant Program.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Tuesday May 26, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today announced the winners for the month of April for the Student of the Month Award.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS TO RELOCATE GUANTANAMO DETAINEES TO OHIO
Thursday May 07, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today introduced legislation to prevent the enemy combatants currently housed at Guantanamo Bay from being relocated to Ohio.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS APPLYING FOR MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
Wednesday April 29, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) is now accepting applications from students in the 7th Congressional District students who are interested in attending one of the nation's military academies.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA AMENDMENT INCREASES MILITARY PAY RAISE
Thursday April 02, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) yesterday proposed an amendment to the budget, which would increase funding for pay raises for members of the military.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA JOINS HOUSE MEMBERS IN ASKING GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH BOARD TO OVERSEE STIMULUS FUND DISTRIBUTION
Thursday March 05, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today joined seven other Republican U.S. House Members from Ohio in asking Governor Ted Strickland to establish an independent, bipartisan oversight board to oversee the distribution of stimulus funds in Ohio.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH
Tuesday February 24, 2009"It was a privilege to be able to witness tonight's historic event, President Obama's first address to Congress. In his speech, the President focused on the issue that is rightfully at the forefront of our national discussion – the economy.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA APPOINTED DEPUTY RANKING MEMBER OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday February 04, 2009WASHINGTON D.C. – It was announced today that Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) has been appointed to two subcommittees of the House Committee on Homeland Security by Ranking Member U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY).< Read more > -
AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE LOANS FROM US SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Tuesday February 03, 2009WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) today announced the availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is providing the loans to those small businesses affected by the excessive rain and hurricane force winds that blew through Ohio on September 14, 2008 and throughout the fall.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA STATEMENT ON SWEARING IN OF PRESIDENT OBAMA
Tuesday January 20, 2009"With President Obama's swearing in we witnessed history being made today. This is the third inauguration I have attended, but I have never seen such large crowds and such excitement on the faces of those in attendance.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA STATEMENT FOR EVENT AT PHILIPPINES EMBASSY
Monday January 19, 2009"I am honored to be the first, first-generation Filipino to be elected to the United States Congress. I would like to thank the Filipino community for their support over the years; they have been extremely supportive and helpful in getting me elected to Congress.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA APPOINTED TO HOUSE BUDGET AND HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEES
Thursday January 08, 2009WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today announced he has been appointed by Minority Leader John Boehner to the House Homeland Security and Budget Committees.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES SENATE BILL 248 SIGNED INTO LAW
Wednesday January 07, 2009WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) today announced Governor Strickland signed Senate Bill 248, legislation Austria introduced while still a member of the Ohio Senate, to improve the quality of life for Ohio veterans and military members and protect service members from identity theft.< Read more > -
AUSTRIA SWORN IN AS MEMBER OF U.S. CONGRESS
Tuesday January 06, 2009WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) was sworn in today as a Member of the U.S. Congress. Austria represents the 7th Ohio Congressional District, which is comprised of Clark, Fairfield, Greene, Fayette, Pickaway and Perry counties, as well as parts of Ross and Franklin counties.< Read more >