Press Releases
Mica & Gibbs Statement on EPA’s Siege on the Clean Water Act at Law’s 40th Anniversary
The following is a joint statement of U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) on the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act & EPA’s siege on the successful federal-state partnership created by this law.
Congressman Gibbs Statement from Wetlands Permitting Hearing
The opening statement of Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) from today’s Subcommittee hearing to examine the potential for states to assume the lead role under the Clean Water Act dredge or fill (wetlands) permit program.
Bureaucratic Regulations Lead to Increased Presence of West Nile Virus Carrying Mosquitoes
Rep. Bob Gibbs has received numerous reports indicating that mosquito control programs have been severely impacted by reduced operations due to increased administrative costs and fears of litigation surrounding new court-mandated Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements.
Rep. Gibbs Receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) was selected by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to receive their Guardian of Small Business Award in recognition for his voting record during the 112th Congress.
Ohio Airports Receive FAA Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the allocation of two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to the Coshocton County Regional Airport and the Holmes County Airport.
Ohio Receives USDA Disaster Designations
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared parts of Ohio eligible for disaster assistance for damage caused by the severe drought conditions that hit the state early this year.
Congressman Gibbs Receives RetireSafe 2012 “Standing Up for Seniors” Award
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) was presented with the RetireSafe 2012 “Standing Up for Seniors” Award in recognition of his policy choices and votes in Congress on behalf of seniors.
Congressman Gibbs Tours NASA Plum Brook Research Center
Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) visited the 6,400 acre NASA Plum Brook Glenn Research Center in Sandusky, OH to learn about the ways researchers within the international aerospace community use the facility for space simulation.
Congressman Gibbs Tours Ohio Natural Gas Facilities
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) visited the Stark County Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) in Canton, OH and the Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, OH. Both facilities are benefitting from the natural gas boom in Ohio and have made investments to benefit the economy and the traveling public.
Congressman Gibbs and Senator Portman Hold Roundtable Discussion to Address Ohio's Drought
Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) held a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, August 7th at Alt’s Farm in Shelby, Ohio to discuss the impact of the Ohio drought with local farmers and members of the agriculture community.