Press Releases
Mar 31, 2011
Gibbs Passes First Bill: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 by a vote of 292-130. Congressman Gibbs introduced this legislation and received broad bipartisan support with over 30 Democratic co-sponsors and 57 Democrat “yea” votes.
Mar 23, 2011
IRS Free File System
Congressman Bob Gibbs today announced that constituents in his district might be eligible for free, tax preparation services through the IRS Free File program.
Mar 21, 2011
Congressman Bob Gibbs Announces 2011 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Bob Gibbs is pleased to announce the launch of the 2011 Congressional Art Competition – An Artistic Discovery. The Congressman invites all high school students in grades 9-12, who reside or attend school in Ohio’s 18th district, to submit entries.
Mar 15, 2011
Congressman Bob Gibbs Votes to Cut $6 Billion in Government Spending
Congressman Bob Gibbs released the following statement after the House approved a short-term continuing resolution that brings the total amount of government spending cuts to $10 billion over five weeks – with much more in cuts to come.
Mar 9, 2011
Gibbs Applauds $250,000 Grant to Expand Service of New Water Treatment Plant
U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs released the following statement congratulating the Burr Oak Regional Water District for receiving a $250,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The funds will be used to expand service of their new water treatment plant that will service Athens, Morgan, Perry and Hocking Counties.
Mar 3, 2011
Congressman Bob Gibbs Joins Republican Leaders to Discuss Repeal of 1099 Provision
Congressman Bob Gibbs today participated in a press conference to discuss efforts to remove barriers to job creation, including repeal of the job-destroying 1099 requirement. Gibbs was one of three freshmen Congressmen who were small business owners to join Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), and Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam (R-IL).
Mar 2, 2011
EPA Regulations Harm Job Creation and Burden Small Businesses, Local Governments & States
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) released the following statement from today’s hearing, a review of the FY 2012 budget and priorities of the Environmental Protection Agency and its impacts on jobs, liberty, and the economy.
Mar 1, 2011
Congressman Bob Gibbs Statement on the House’s Two-Week Spending Stopgap
House passes a short-term funding bill that cuts $4 billion in spending and keeps the government running for another two weeks
Mar 1, 2011
Congressman Bob Gibbs Announces Reclassification of Genesis Healthcare System
Reclassification will save regional provider $7 million and over 200 jobs
Feb 28, 2011
Congressman Bob Gibbs Reschedules Town Hall Meeting in Dover, OH
Congressman Bob Gibbs today announced that he has rescheduled the Town Hall meeting originally planned for February 2, 2011 which was cancelled due to inclement weather.
