The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.’
Mike Carey
The Public Record
Mike Todd Whitaker Carey is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 15th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since January 3, 2021. Carey succeeded former Representative Steve Stivers and has focused on issues such as energy policy, economic development, and supporting local businesses during his tenure. He has also been involved in discussions surrounding infrastructure and public safety in Ohio.
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July 26, 2026
Let me get back to my original question — why do you think that ‘American history’ should be erased from the American History museum?
— Mike Carey
You explained that the museum removed the phrase ‘American history’ from the mission statement in order to help people ‘to get out of the America-first mentality,’
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great country, we must focus on preserving our history for future generations of Americans.
Preserving the stories and sites of the civil rights movement in Ohio and across the country will ensure that future generations have a better understanding of our nation’s rich history and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all Americans.
We are seeing foreign adversaries single-handedly trying to influence our election outcomes.
It is something that Ohioans wanted, but we have a judge that is trying to say that...
This presents us a critical opportunity to ensure the safeguarding-- I think all of you have said this-- of America's elections.
I want to thank the Chairman. I also want to thank the witnesses for being here today.
This bill was another example of just the common-sense bipartisan legislation that we do on this Committee that ensures confidence with Americans.
There are people in Congress, whether they are Republican, whether they are Democrat, whether they are independent, that really want to keep this country moving forward.
Many of us don't like to shout at the rain all day. We want to find solutions.
I am dedicated to working with my colleagues both on the Democrat side and Republican side to find some solutions.
Unfortunately, if my numbers are correct, under this budget, the administration's budget would cut approximately $17 billion to the Social Security trust fund over the next decade.
I have been a strong advocate for the strength and integrity of the Social Security trust fund.
I, along with my dear friend on the other side of the aisle, Congressman Schneider, have introduced a bipartisan piece of legislation to return the Historic Tax Credit back to the single-year credit.
The Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act, or COCOA Act, codifies the authority of Congress to deploy congressional staff to observe close races.
I also want to thank the Chairman for bringing this bill in front of the Committee for markup.
Well, I just want to again thank the chair and the ranking member for bringing this to this body, and I want to thank all of you that came from many distances to talk about this very important issue.
I worked with several members of my delegation from Ohio, and we have just sent a letter to the acting president.
Now, this is a neighborhood that my wife and I spend an awful lot of time in.
But last month in Bexley, Ohio, which is a community that is probably a mile-and-a-half--I split the City of Columbus in half with my dear friend, Joyce Beatty.
We have got to stop the money, and we have got to push back on college campuses that don't stand up for our students.
These are push calls. These are individuals that are called, and they are given a script.





