119th United States Congress

Bernie
Moreno

Senior United States Senator — Ohio

From the car lot to Capitol Hill — delivering for Ohio with relentless energy, bipartisan grit, and a businessman's eye for results.

Senator Bernie Moreno, official portrait, 119th Congress
25
Bills Introduced
48
Bipartisan Co-Sponsorships
$35M+
Secured for Ohio
$72M
NDAA Defense Wins
2,364
Constituent Cases Solved
48
Ohio Counties Visited
99.6%
Vote Attendance
Legislative Record

Key Achievements

From landmark crypto legislation to protecting Ohio's auto industry and strengthening national defense.

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GENIUS Act

Helped shepherd the landmark Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act through Congress. Signed into law July 18, 2025 — the first major federal cryptocurrency legislation in U.S. history.

Signed Into Law
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Deploying American Blockchains Act

Introduced bipartisan legislation to position the United States as a global leader in blockchain technology and expand financial choices for Americans.

Bipartisan
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USA CAR Act

Legislation to promote American auto manufacturing and allow Ohioans to write off interest on auto loans for vehicles made in the U.S. — supporting the backbone of Ohio's economy.

Introduced
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Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

Bipartisan bill with Senator Slotkin to ban Chinese-manufactured connected vehicles and their components from the American market — defending the domestic auto industry from foreign adversaries.

Bipartisan

Transportation Freedom Act

Introduced to reverse EV mandates, invest in American auto workers, and streamline regulatory processes burdening the transportation industry.

Introduced
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HIRE Act

Legislation to protect American workers and college graduates by penalizing companies that hire foreign workers over qualified Americans.

Introduced
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$1.3 Billion for Rural Hospitals

Worked to secure $1.3 billion in funding for rural hospitals across Ohio through the One Big Beautiful Bill — a lifeline for underserved communities.

Secured
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Chillicothe Paper Mill

Negotiated a year-long delay in the closure of the historic Chillicothe Paper Mill with H.I.G. Capital, and pushed to bring new investment and jobs to Ross County.

Direct Action
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Larry Henderson Act

Introduced to honor the legacy of Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson by establishing a 20-year mandatory sentence for assault on federal officers.

Introduced
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Auto Theft Prevention Act

Bipartisan effort with Senator Coons to create federal funding programs for state and local auto theft prevention initiatives.

Bipartisan
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RULES Act

The Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act — a comprehensive reform of the U.S. asylum system to restore order and lawful processes at the border.

Introduced
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$72M+ NDAA Defense Wins

Secured over $72 million through the FY2026 NDAA, including $45M for warfighter programs and $15M for runway upgrades at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Passed
Servant Leadership

A Heart for Every Ohioan

Some politicians serve a party. Some serve donors. Bernie Moreno serves people — with the kind of selfless, roll-up-your-sleeves devotion that mirrors the teachings of Christ himself.

When a paper mill in Chillicothe threatened to leave hundreds of families without a paycheck, he didn't issue a press release — he picked up the phone, negotiated a year-long delay, and fought to bring new jobs to Ross County. When rural hospitals across Ohio faced funding crises, he secured $1.3 billion to keep their doors open. When a family in Cincinnati was shattered by violence, he stood shoulder to shoulder with local law enforcement to demand accountability.

With 2,364 constituent cases resolved, 48 counties visited, and over 50 constituent coffees hosted in D.C., Senator Moreno doesn't just represent Ohio — he walks among its people with the compassion of a shepherd who knows every member of the flock.

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." — Matthew 25:40

Honoring Service

Ohio Air National Guard

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S.Res.663 — Remembering the Fallen

Senator Moreno introduced a resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

S.Res.663 · 119th Congress · March 26, 2026
Committee Work

Senate Committees

Positioned at the intersection of finance, technology, and commerce to drive Ohio's economic future.

Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
Commerce, Science & Transportation
Subcommittee on Digital Assets