U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH)
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Carey introduces bill on health savings accounts for gig workers
Representative Mike Carey from Ohio's 15th district is advancing legislation aimed at enhancing health benefits for independent contractors.
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Carey opposes IRS plans to expand digital assets regulation
Representative Mike Carey has voiced his opposition to the IRS's expansion of the Digital Assets Sale and Exchanges Rule, commonly referred to as the "Broker Rule."
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Ohio official sues Biden administration over citizenship record access
Today, Congressman Mike Carey of Ohio's 15th District expressed his views on a lawsuit filed by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose against the Biden-Harris administration.
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Advanced Drainage Systems opens $65 million facility in Hilliard
Representative Mike Carey attended the grand opening of a new water management facility in Hilliard, Ohio. The event marked the launch of Advanced Drainage Systems' 110,000 square-foot office, warehouse, and laboratory situated on 17 acres. This development is expected to create 200 jobs for local residents.
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Congressman Carey's COCOA Act becomes law to ensure election observer access
Today, Congressman Mike Carey of Ohio's 15th District expressed approval as his Confirmation of Congressional Observer Access (COCOA) Act of 2024 was enacted into law. The legislation, which mandates that states permit congressional staff to monitor election administration procedures, received presidential assent after passing the House of Representatives in late September.
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House passes bill supporting family resource centers
The House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act today, with significant support. The legislation includes a provision to support family resource centers, initially introduced by Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) in his bipartisan Promoting Community-Based Prevention Services Act.
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Bipartisan bill aims to enhance firefighter recruitment and retention
Congressmen Mike Carey (OH-15) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing a federal grant program utilized by local fire departments. The new bill, titled the Enhancing SAFER Grants for Local Firefighters Act, seeks to improve the existing Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.
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Carey introduces legislation establishing national STEM week
Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15) and Joyce Beatty (OH-3) introduced the National STEM Week Act today. The proposed legislation aims to establish an annual week dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, particularly in communities with limited access to educational resources.
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House passes bill codifying Congressional Observer Program
The House of Representatives has passed the Confirmation of Congressional Observer Access (COCOA) Act. The bill, introduced last year by Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15), codifies the long-running Congressional Observer Program, which deploys designated congressional election observers to oversee federal election administration procedures.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to limit social security overpayment clawbacks
Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) have introduced the bipartisan “Protecting Americans from Social Security Clawbacks Act” to prevent the Social Security Administration (SSA) from reducing monthly payments for beneficiaries who received overpayments more than three years prior. Carey discussed the bill’s introduction exclusively with Cox Media Group and KFF Health News.
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Bipartisan bill aims to remove age cap on earned income tax credit
Representatives Mike Carey (R-OH) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) announced the introduction of the EITC for Older Workers Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at eliminating the age cap for workers to qualify for the earned-income tax credit (EITC). Currently, this credit is available only to workers aged 25-65.
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Carey tours renovated senior living complex funded by opportunity zone investments
Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) toured New City Homes’ Hilltop apartment complex in Columbus this morning. The complex, which contains 20 apartments for seniors aged 55 and older, was originally built in 1968. It recently underwent a million-dollar renovation funded through private investments made possible by Opportunity Zone funds.
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Carey works on legislation to end social security overpayment clawbacks
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) announced today that his office is working on legislation aimed at ending Social Security overpayment clawbacks and protecting recipients from undue burdens. Carey serves as Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee’s Social Security Subcommittee.
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Representatives introduce bill renewing affordable connectivity program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal initiative that helped low-income households access high-speed internet. The ACP, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ran out of funding in May, affecting over 23 million American households. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Ben Ray Luján (NM), J.D. Vance (OH), Peter Welch (VT), Roger Wicker (MS), and Jacky Rosen (NV).
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Ways and Means Committee passes provision to support family resource centers
The House Ways and Means Committee has passed a provision introduced by Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) aimed at supporting family resource centers. The vote took place during a markup of two child welfare-focused bills.
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Carey introduces bipartisan bill aimed at extending biodiesel tax credit
Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives encouraging the use of biodiesel. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24).
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Bill proposed for converting vacant commercial properties into affordable homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced the introduction of their bipartisan, bicameral Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act. The bill encourages the conversion of vacant and underutilized commercial properties into housing.
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Bill introduced aiming at revitalizing downtown areas through affordable housing conversions
Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) have introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act. The bill aims to convert vacant and underutilized commercial properties into housing.
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Congressman Carey secures nearly $20M in investments for Ohio's Fifteenth District
Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) announced today that funding for ten projects in Ohio’s Fifteenth District, totaling $19,921,250, has been included in the House of Representatives fiscal year 2025 appropriations process.
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Congressman Carey secures nearly $20 million in investments for Ohio's Fifteenth District
Washington, D.C. - Representative Mike Carey (OH-15) announced today that funding for ten projects in Ohio's Fifteenth District, totaling $19,921,250, has been included in the House of Representatives fiscal year 2025 appropriations process.