David J. Taylor
Representative for Ohio · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Graves for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, otherwise known as WRDA.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Our communities shouldn't have to wait to protect their people from flooding, and this bill helps undo the burdensome permission process. That is why I was proud to support this bill when it passed the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Annually, truck drivers haul more than 11 billion tons of goods and navigate over 330 billion miles across the United States, rain or shine, day and night, to ensure communities have access to the items we need.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It was established in 1988 by the American Trucking Association. This week gives communities across the United States a chance to honor the dedication truck drivers bring to their careers and the impact they have on our communities.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“John took pride in getting to know his patients over the years and became well known in the community for his genuine concern and excellent care. This year marks his retirement after an incredible 59 years of practicing medicine.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“He earned a place in the Southeast District Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2014, and has served as an OHSBCA State Poll voter since 1993. To top it all off, Coach Veidt was awarded the OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award at the end of the 2026 season.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
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“Our communities shouldn't have to wait to protect their people from flooding, and this bill helps undo the burdensome permission process. That is why I was proud to support this bill when it passed the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. I applaud Chairman Graves and the work of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for their role in crafting this legislation. This bill helps communities get access to clean drinking water, protects against floods, and maintains our critical waterways for commerce. All in all, this WRDA bill delivers for the American people. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Graves for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, otherwise known as WRDA. In southern Ohio, many communities continue to face challenges in affording the necessary water infrastructure to supply running water in their communities. I am proud to say that this bill authorizes over $32 million across southern Ohio, which would help communities in my district upgrade their water supply, storage, and wastewater treatment plants. I am also proud to support the creation of categorical permissions, which will allow for commonsense projects to be constructed without the lengthy bureaucratic permitting process. This bill is especially important, as portions of my district continue to respond to recent flooding.”
House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗
“Lastly, I thank our American truck drivers for their hard work and dedication and recognize the role they play in our great Nation.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Annually, truck drivers haul more than 11 billion tons of goods and navigate over 330 billion miles across the United States, rain or shine, day and night, to ensure communities have access to the items we need. Along with some of my colleagues, I am proud to have founded the first Congressional Trucking Caucus to provide a forum for lawmakers in Congress to suggest ideas and policies to support truck drivers across the United States. Earlier this year, the caucus introduced a resolution highlighting the administration's ``Our Roads, Our Safety'' campaign to promote safety tips on our Nation's roadways to keep all drivers safe. I thank Congresswoman Hageman for hosting this Special Order hour and members of the Congressional Trucking Caucus who came today to highlight truck drivers.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It was established in 1988 by the American Trucking Association. This week gives communities across the United States a chance to honor the dedication truck drivers bring to their careers and the impact they have on our communities. Truck drivers are critical to the United States' supply chain, often being the last mode of transportation delivering food to grocery stores, medical supplies to hospitals, and other vital goods to our constituents which they rely on every day. Virtually every time you purchase something, you can thank a truck driver for making it possible.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“John took pride in getting to know his patients over the years and became well known in the community for his genuine concern and excellent care. This year marks his retirement after an incredible 59 years of practicing medicine. John shared that he loves his work and will find it challenging to step back into this new season but is looking forward to spending time in his home workshop making canes and walking sticks. Even in his retirement, he will be contributing in a new way to help people meet their community's needs. I thank Dr. Seidensticker for his tremendous dedication to our community and congratulate him on his retirement. It is because of outstanding health care providers like him that generations of southern Ohio families are able to live healthier and more prosperous lives. ____________________”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding southern Ohioan who has served thousands of Chillicothe families for nearly six decades, Dr. John Seidensticker. Following in his grandfather's footsteps, John attended medical school and started working in internal medicine at the Chillicothe Hospital in 1967. After gaining experience, he moved over to endocrinology, which he ultimately specialized in. Over the decades of practicing medicine, John served multiple generations of Buckeye families and witnessed firsthand how advancing technologies changed the medical field. When the Chillicothe Hospital became Adena Health in the late 1990s, John was instrumental in creating their hospice program after seeing a need for additional care in our local aging population.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“He earned a place in the Southeast District Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2014, and has served as an OHSBCA State Poll voter since 1993. To top it all off, Coach Veidt was awarded the OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award at the end of the 2026 season. It is devoted figures like Coach Veidt whose impact stretches far beyond the baseball field and into the lives of their players, their families, and their communities. The mentorship, leadership, and commitment he has demonstrated toward hundreds of student-athletes has developed the next generation of leaders. He has cheered his players on for nearly four decades, and now Ohio is rooting for him. I congratulate Coach Veidt on a storied career and 500 wins. Recognizing Dr. John Seidensticker Mr. TAYLOR. Mr.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Veterans like Bob continue to inspire those in southern Ohio and the whole Nation through outstanding courage, deep patriotism, and remarkable selflessness. It is heroes like him that preserve our Nation's values and the freedoms that we hold so dear. We thank Bob for his service. Recognizing Coach Chris Veidt's 500th Career Win Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the White Oak High School's head baseball coach Chris Veidt for his 500th career win this year. As a long-standing head coach of 35 years, Coach Veidt has made his mark not only on the diamond but throughout Highland County as well. Buckeye baseball has always been in Coach Veidt's blood.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a homegrown veteran and great American hero, Mr. Robert Bentley. Known as ``Bob'' by his friends and family, Mr. Bentley was a student at Jefferson High School in Adams County, Ohio, in 1968, when he made the courageous decision to leave school and answer the call to serve his country as a teenager.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, on behalf of southern Ohio, I thank all our veterans and their families for the countless sacrifices they have made to keep our Nation safe. This vote is for them. Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to support this bill.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Now is the time to reaffirm Congress' support of our veteran community and put veterans first by passing this legislation. I am particularly proud that this legislation includes the expansion of GI Bill benefits, increases benefits for severely disabled veterans and their families, and ends the wounded veterans tax, thanks to the inclusion of the Major Richard Star Act. These reforms are long overdue, and I applaud Chairman Bost and the work of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee for their role in crafting this legislation. This bill upholds the promise we made to our Nation's veterans that upon completion of their service, we would take care of them and their families. It is our duty as temporary caretakers of our Republic to fight for those who keep us safe, and veterans are at the top of that list. Mr.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Bost for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. America's veterans represent the best our country has to offer, and it is time for Congress to deliver meaningful reforms to our veterans' benefit programs that improve the quality of life for America's warfighters. That is why I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, which will modernize and enhance the delivery of VA benefits for veterans across our country. As we continue to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, it is important that we realize that freedom is not free, and we wouldn't have this amazing country without the sacrifices of countless servicemembers and their families.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Her neighbor was the manager at a local McDonald's on Western Avenue, so Jana threw her hat in the ring. She nailed the interview and started her job as a crew member, quickly climbing through the ranks and moving to shift manager, then assistant manager, general manager, supervisor, and, finally, human resources manager in 2009. Jana is known for her kindness and commitment to excellence. She also demonstrated her leadership by raising over half a million dollars for charity, to provide a home away from home for families of children undergoing serious medical treatments. Mr. Speaker, southern Ohio is proud to call Jana one of our own. We thank her for her years of dedication to our community and congratulate her on her retirement. ____________________”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a treasured member of our Buckeye community, Jana Detty, and celebrate her retirement after a storied career spanning 50 years. While studying at Hocking Technical College to pursue a career in medical records, Jana set out to look for a summer job. At the time, she had no idea of the great career it would launch for her.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“At a time when our Nation was divided, much more divided than we are now, he was instrumental in bringing us back together. Without him, our Nation and world would be a much different place. By renaming the post office in his hometown of Georgetown after him, we are further solidifying his profound legacy. I thank the entire Ohio delegation for supporting this legislation, and I thank Chairman Comer's staff for working with us throughout this process. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill to rename the Georgetown, Ohio, post office the Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building. President Grant was born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He spent his childhood in Georgetown, Ohio, a small town in Brown County, in what is today Ohio's Second Congressional District, before attending the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1839. Grant's time at West Point kicked off a legendary military career, beginning in the Mexican-American War and ending with the rank of general of the Army of the United States, the position he held until he became President.”
House of Representatives13 July 2026Source ↗
“I would also like to recognize Carter's parents and Scout leaders for their role in this process. Without them, this achievement would not have been possible. I congratulate Carter. ____________________”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carter Bisig. Carter is a junior at Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Ohio, and has earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest possible achievement in the Boy Scout community. To earn an Eagle Scout Award, Carter had to obtain 21 merit badges showcasing the skills he learned as a Scout and his commitment to the community.”
House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the birthday of my wonderful wife, Charity, to recognize Ms. Joanna Sheaf, who celebrated her 100th birthday on March 19, 2025. Born during the Great Depression, Joanna grew up in southern Ohio and lived with her grandmother as her father traveled, looking for work. Joanna raised seven sons and one daughter as a hardworking and devoted single mother, working two jobs to support them and provide for their needs.”
House of Representatives31 March 2025Source ↗