Moreno’s Letter Comes as H.I.G. Capital Shuttered the Pixelle Chillicothe Paper Mill WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) sent a letter to Ross Bushnell, President and CEO of Pixelle Specialty Solutions, and Sami Mnaymneh, Founder and CEO of H.I.G. Capital, demanding answers after the announced closure of the Pixelle Chillicothe paper mill in Ross County, Ohio. The closure of the mill will cost nearly 1,000 Ohioans their jobs and shutter a factory that has been the cornerstone of the Ross County economy for over 215 years. Moreno called on the executives to clarify how much they personally profited off the acquisition and whether any proceeds

WASHINGTON – Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Deploying American Blockchains Act, a bipartisan bill that will ensure that the United States leads in the secure development of blockchain technology. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined Senator Moreno on the bill. “America is the birthplace of innovation, and we should be leading in the responsible development of blockchain,” said Senator Moreno. “My bill will ensure the United States is a global leader in blockchain and give Americans even more financial choices. “As blockchain technology rapidly transforms the global marketplace, it is critical for the United States to maintain a competitive edge,” said Senator Sheehy.

WASHINGTON – In his first 100 days representing Ohio in the United States Senate, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has racked up legislative and casework wins for Ohioans.  100-Day Quick Facts: Introduced 8 original bills – including original bipartisan legislation Co-sponsored 67 bills  Hosted over 500 Ohioans for Constituent Coffees in Washington Passed a resolution to honor the Ohio State University Football National Champions Sat for over 30 interviews with Ohio media outlets  Authored 16 letters on issues affecting Ohioans Delivered 2 speeches on the Senate floor Penned an op-ed in a national outlet Serving Ohioans Closed over 500 cases for constituents in need at agencies including the USCIS,