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House Votes to Approve Keystone Pipeline, Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs & Increase Energy Security
May 22, 2013 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today applauded House passage of the Northern Route Approval Act (H.R. 3), legislation introduced by Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) that approves the Keystone pipeline and eliminates legal and regulatory barriers to its construction and the tens of thousands of jobs ... More
Speaker Boehner: Our Hearts & Our Prayers Go Out to Those in Oklahoma
May 21, 2013 - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) made the following remarks today on the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma: “Our hearts and our prayers go out to those in Oklahoma who have been victimized by this storm, especially our colleague Tom Cole. Moore, Oklahoma is his hometown, so obviously he’s there, an... More
Speaker Boehner, Ohio Members Urge President Obama to Engage Putin on Russia Adoption Ban
May 17, 2013 - In a letter sent to President Obama this week, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) joined other members of the Ohio delegation in urging the president to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to find solutions for children and families affected by the Russian government’s ban on Am... More
“This Is All About Jobs”: Congressman Boehner Applauds Vote to Fully Repeal Health Care Law
May 16, 2013 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 45, legislation fully repealing and defunding the president’s health care law: “This is all about jobs. The president’s health care law is already undermining our economy -- employers are cutting w... More
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Held at U.S. Capitol
May 15, 2013 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement after taking part in today’s National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, held on the West Front of the United States Capitol: “It is an honor to share the grounds of the United States Capitol with so many of the fine men and wom... More
Congressman Boehner: Praying for the Lives Taken by Kermit Gosnell
May 13, 2013 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following statement regarding the conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell: “I’m thankful that Kermit Gosnell will be held accountable for his brutality and that some measure of justice has been served for the atrocities he committed. This is a ... More
Congressman Boehner Statement on IRS Targeting Conservative Groups
May 10, 2013 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement today condemning the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for targeting conservative groups and applauding House Republican members for their efforts to hold the administration accountable: “The admission by the Obama administration ... More
Speaker Boehner: GOP Focused on Jobs & Building a Stronger Economy for All Americans
May 7, 2013 - At a press conference with Republican leaders today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) highlighted this week’s House vote on the Working Families Flexibility Act, and upcoming House action on legislation to foster stronger economic growth and job creation. Following are Speaker Boehner’s remarks: “R... More
Congressman Boehner Requests “Real Plan” as Secretary Shinseki Visits Ohio #stopthebacklog
May 1, 2013 - Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) highlighted four veterans in the infographic below, all of whom have been waiting unacceptably long for a decision on their disability claims from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Jeff Caron, Kenneth Abney, David Barrett, and Jason Derrough - ... More
House Acts to Fix President Obama’s Flight Delays
Apr 26, 2013 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan bill to transfer funds within the FAA budget to alleviate the need for furloughs of American air traffic controllers: “The disruption to America’s air traffic system over the past week was ... More