Moreno Bill to Protect Police Blocked by Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON – Tonight, Senator Bernie Moreno’s (R-Ohio) attempt to pass theLarry Henderson Actby unanimous consent was blocked by Senate Democrats. The bill, which would increase penalties on criminals who assault police officers, is named after former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in May 2025 while bravely serving […]
New Moreno Bill to Increase Penalties on Criminals Who Assault Police Officers
WASHINGTON – Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) will introduce the Larry Henderson Act, which would set a new mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison for anyone found guilty of assault on a federal officer. The legislation also establishes federal jurisdiction over these crimes as exclusive and preemptive, superseding state or local prosecution for federal officers. “Enough is enough. […]
Moreno Urges Trump Administration to Add Tariffs on Imported Steel
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the department to expand the section 232 tariffs on steel derivatives in order to cover the entire cost of imported steel-containing appliances. “Trade data show that from 2018, when the original 232 tariffs were imposed, to today, imports of major home appliances […]
Moreno Statement on President Trump’s Historic UK Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement on President Trump’s historic trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
BERNIE VS. BERNIE: Moreno Slams Sanders for Anti-Israel Rant
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) took to the Senate floor to respond to an anti-Israel rant by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT). “We’re sitting here in the United States Senate and not even saying a word about the fact that there’s a U.S. citizen being held hostage by a terrorist group in the Middle East. […]
Moreno Joins PELOSI Act to Ban Stock Trading in Congress
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) co-sponsored the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act, a bill introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) to ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks. “This is why the American people have lost trust in their government. Corrupt career politicians like Nancy Pelosi have spent decades in […]
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Moreno Announces Chillicothe Paper Mill Will Stay Open
COLUMBUS – In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) held a press conference this morning where he announced that the Chillicothe Paper Mill – which was set to cease operations – will remain open. What they are saying about Senator Moreno fighting for Chillicothe: ABC6: Sen. Bernie Moreno announces Chillicothe paper mill closure has […]
Moreno Secures Commitment to Keep Chillicothe Paper Mill Open
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) released the following statement on the agreement to pause the closure of the Chillicothe paper mill. The announcement follows his letter demanding answers about the closure.
Moreno Demands Answers After Private Equity Firm Costs Nearly 1,000 Ohioans Their Jobs
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. […]
New Moreno Bipartisan Bill Would Make U.S. a Leader in Blockchain Development
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 […]