Press Releases

Moreno, Husted Secure $25 Million in DOT Funding For Franklin County Project

WASHINGTON –Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) announced $25 million in funding for a critical project in Franklin County, via the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. “Our state’s drivers reach over 60% of the country’s population in a single day, making Ohio a leader in transportation. My number one priority is supporting Ohio-based innovation, and I’m thrilled to announce a $25 million investment in key projects in Franklin County, “ said Moreno. “I’m grateful to Secretary Duffy and Senator Husted for their partnership on these important grants that will ensure Ohio leads the way regionally and

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Moreno, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Consumers, Support American Manufacturing

WASHINGTON –Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) introduced the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 to strengthen federal oversight of foreign-manufactured gas cylinders and level the playing field for American manufacturers. “For decades, foreign manufacturers have exploited loopholes to undercut American manufacturing and put American consumers at risk,” said Senator Moreno. “I’m proud to work across the aisle to fight back for American industry and to reinforce our supply chains with rigorous safety standards. “For too long, foreign manufacturers have been held to a lower safety standard when it comes to products that millions of Americans use every day, undercutting Made

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Moreno to Fed Chair Powell: Resign or Be Fired

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a new letter, after weeks of questioning Powell on his refusal to lower interest rates. “Your choice not to lower interest rates despite the Trump Administration’s economic progress is costing our country $400 billion per year,” Moreno said. “You should resign immediately and allow the President the deference to select someone he feels can make the changes needed to restore the credibility of the Federal Reserve System. On June 25th, Senator Moreno hammered Jerome Powell on his repeated public attacks on President Donald Trump’s trade agenda and refusal to lower rates despite

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