These rural Americans are no less deserving of the opportunities to succeed than their peers.
Troy Balderson
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Troy Balderson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 12th congressional district since August 2018. A member of the Republican Party, Balderson has focused on issues such as job creation, economic growth, and healthcare during his time in office. He won a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Pat Tiberi, and he has since been re-elected to continue representing the district. Balderson has been active in local and state politics prior to his congressional career, including serving in the Ohio State Senate.
I will continue to be a vocal advocate of this issue, and why I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 3162.
We, as a Congress, have the opportunity to level the playing field by helping rural Americans access critical services by supporting rural broadband e-connectivity.
The Small Business Committee has heard many accounts of the skills gap and its detrimental impact on small businesses across the country.
To help close the skills gap, America needs a workforce development strategy to balance the immediate needs of employer's long term career goals of employees and rapid technology innovation.
Without a doubt, the number one issue they face is workforce development and the lack of availability for skilled workers.
That is not just another statistic. It should be heard as a cry for help from our communities.
Today, I intend to learn more about how to address these concerns, what solutions can we the Congress offer.
the unemployment rate of the State of Ohio is now at 3.3, and how hard it is right now to find workers who are unemployed.
I introduced the Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now, otherwise known as the SEASON Act, to provide greater marketplace certainty.
How can small businesses manage to secure visas when they have to compete against industry giants and Fortune 500 companies?
H-2B employers are often bogged down in the bureaucratic red tape and struggle to comply with conflicting guidance from DOL and DHS.
The workforce shortage we are currently experiencing is having a negative impact on small businesses across the country and across industries.
Employers are looking to temporary foreign workers to fill the workforce gaps.
Good morning. And thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to join you for our Subcommittee's inaugural hearing this morning.
It is important that we carefully consider the impacts of the Federal Government's actions, or inactions, have on the average American.
Speaker Ryan, Representative Kaptur, Chairman Chabot, and my new colleagues, thank you for that very warm welcome. To the people of the 12th District of Ohio, thank you for this remarkable opportunity to serve you. It is an honor to stand…





