ICYMI: Husted bill to expand access to affordable medications becomes law
November 14, 2025 “With the SMART OTC Act now law, families will have better access to over-the-counter medicines at lower costs—improving health and supporting people across Ohio and the nation.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bipartisan bill, the Streamlined Market Access and Reform for Therapeutics Over-the-Counter (SMART OTC) Act, became law when President Donald […]
Husted joins signing of President Trump’s Executive Order on strengthening foster care
November 13, 2025 “As a U.S. Senator who was once in foster care, I was honored that the president invited me to this special event at the White House today.” […]
Husted statement on government reopening
November 12, 2025 “After 43 days, it’s finally over. We got a vote to reopen the government. It was completely unnecessary that this happened.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today released the following statement after the government reopened on November 12, 2025. […]
Husted op-ed: Veterans Day: A unifying holiday for America
November 11, 2025 “I hope all Ohioans will join me this Veterans Day, not just in thanking those who have served, but in hearing their stories and learning from their experiences.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) penned this op-ed in Ohio outlets to celebrate Veterans Day and honor the nearly 700,000 veterans in Ohio. […]
Husted backs bills to support veterans and honor fallen heroes
November 10, 2025 “Families and descendants of Jewish servicemembers should be able to visit their ancestors’ final resting place knowing the United States honors their faith and devotion to their country.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined two bills to support veterans, the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act and the Service Dogs Assisting […]
Husted delivers Senate floor speech urging Democrats to reopen the government for the American people
November 7, 2025 “It’s long past time to reopen the government to restore trust, and to prove that the senators in this chamber can lead.” […]
Husted urges Veterans Affairs Secretary to empower VA Medical Centers to recruit and retain VA physicians
November 3, 2025 “These waivers from the Dole Act will help entice highly skilled physicians to leave lucrative positions in the private sector to serve our nation’s veterans and meet their unique health care needs.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug […]
Husted joins bill to fund SNAP during government shutdown
October 28, 2025 “About 1.4 million Ohioans rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Ohio families shouldn’t pay the price for Washington’s political games.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025. This bill would provide for full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during […]
Husted backs bill to pay military personnel during shutdown
October 15, 2025 “It’s wrong for the brave men and women who sacrifice so much in service to our great nation to go without pay, and I am disappointed Senate Democrats are choosing partisan politics over the American people.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in introducing the Pay Our […]
Husted withholds pay during government shutdown
October 15, 2025 “I cannot accept pay while millions of federal employees and countless federal services wait for Congress to do its job.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) wrote a letter asking the Financial Clerk of the Senate to withhold his salary until the government shutdown ends. “Since the Democrats chose to play […]