Congressional Briefing: Senator Richards Works To Build Schools, Hospitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Paulina Richards (D-OH) has continued her work on behalf of the people of Ohio. Recently, during her work in the Senate chambers, Senator Richards sponsored legislation that will spur investments in elementary and middle schools; colleges; libraries; hospitals; and other government buildings across Ohio and America if enacted. Senator Richards also cosponsored legislation to promote a balanced budget; enhance equipment for police officers; address the opioid crisis; and support union workers. Learn more below:
AN INITIATIVE ON INVESTING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, & MORE
Senator Richards has sponsored legislation, to spur investments in elementary and middle schools; colleges; libraries; hospitals; and other government buildings across Ohio and America if enacted. Senator Richards will work across the aisle to promote the legislation and work to see the law passed. Learn more about the bill by reading the Plain English Summary provided here.
PROMOTING BALANCED BUDGETS
America has lost its way when it comes to fiscal discipline. Senator Richards is committed to balancing America's checkbook. She has co-sponsored a proposal, working with her Democratic colleague Senator John Carlsen (D-IN) to promote a constitutional amendment focused on balancing America's budget, among other measures. Learn more about the bill by reading the Plain English Summary provided here.
ENHANCING EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS
Protecting America's law enforcement officer is a critical priority of Senator Richards. She has worked across the aisle, co-sponsoring legislation with Senator Tom Donelson (R-TX) to ensure federal regulation does not prevent law enforcement gear from getting to those who need it most, police officers and those that protect us each and every day. Learn more about the bill by reading the Plain English Summary provided here.
ADDRESSING THE OPIOID CRISIS
The opioid crisis is presenting a major challenge to families in Ohio and across the country. Senator Richards is working across the aisle, co-sponsoring legislation with Senator Kyle Van Horn (R-KY) to hold drug manufactures accountable for a variety of actions that has aided and abetted the opioid epidemic. Learn more about the bill by reading the Plain English Summary provided here.
SUPPORTING UNION WORKERS
Senator Richards is committed to the collective bargaining rights of everyday workers who make up Ohio's working and middle classes. She has co-sponsored a proposal, working with her Democratic colleague, the Senate Majority Whip, Senator Diego Everhart (D-PA), to ensure public employees have the right to join unions and work together to increase their wages and workplace standards. The legislation also ensures that unions do not impeded on the conducting of public emergency services through organized strikes. Learn more about the bill by reading the Plain English Summary provided here.