WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement after Dominick Gerace II was confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. In October, Senator Moreno secured the confirmation of David Toepfer as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. “Both David and Dominick have dedicated their careers to defending the rule of law and prosecuting criminals, and I’m confident they will work tirelessly to keep communities in the Northern and Southern Districts safe,” said Senator Moreno. “I’m proud to have secured confirmations for these key roles in my first year in office.”

WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Auto Theft Prevention Act to create a new federal grant program to provide funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking. “For too long, hardworking families in Ohio and across the country have been subjected to rampant auto-theft and lawless criminals stealing with impunity, throwing their lives into chaos,” said Senator Moreno. “In Cleveland, there were nearly 4,000 vehicles stolen in the past year. I’m proud to work across the aisle with Senator Coons to ensure law enforcement has the resources they need to fight back and

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 to deliver over $72 million in funding to put Ohio at the forefront of America’s national security. “Our foreign adversaries are on the move, and this year’s NDAA reasserts American peace through strength,” said Senator Moreno. “I was proud to vote to strengthen America’s military, deliver the necessary tools for our warfighters, and bolster Ohio’s defense innovation while creating high-paying jobs across the state. It is my honor to represent Ohio’s servicemembers and their families in the United States Senate.” Senator Moreno’s FY26 NDAA wins: $45 million to