D. J. Swearingen News

State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) today announced that the Ohio House Financial Institutions Committee heard proponent testimony on House Bill 560, the “Protect Our Parents Act.” 

COLUMBUS –State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) yesterday held a press conference on the Ohio Holly Act, newly introduced legislation that aims to protect Ohioans from violent offenders by reforming bail requirements.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) today introduced legislation that would require the installation of instant-access video cameras at childcare centers that receive public funds, a measure aimed at improving child safety, strengthening oversight, and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.

COLUMBUS –State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Tex Fischer (R-Boardman) are pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine last week signed House Bill 246, the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, into law.

COLUMBUS – State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26 received its first committee hearing yesterday to initiate the removal proceedings of Judge Ted Berry.

COLUMBUS – State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) today announced that he is preparing to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, who refused to resign after making egregious and inflammatory public statements in support of the political assassination of Charlie Kirk.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Tex Fischer (R-Boardman) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announce the unanimous passage of the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act (H.B. 246) by the Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation aims to ensure that all workers hired for covered construction projects in Ohio are legally authorized to work in the United States.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) this week was appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) to serve as Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

COLUMBUS – The House Transportation Committee Tuesday began hearings on House Bill 234, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Ottawa County as Cpl. Robert Dockstader Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron).

COLUMBUS – The House Commerce and Labor Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 246, commonsense legislation that uplifts the Ohio worker by requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). 

COLUMBUS – The House Health Committee today began hearings on House Bill 12, the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron).