Brad Wenstrup was elected in 2012 to represent the people of Ohio's Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He brings experience as a doctor, Army Reserve officer, Iraq War veteran, and small business owner to help Congress tackle the economic and security challenges facing the nation.
In the 117th Congress, Brad serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He previously spent six years on the Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. As a member on the Ways and Means and Intelligence Committees, Brad is working to address the national health and systemic poverty issues, while strengthening our national security. He has long been a voice of support for southern Ohio's veteran community. He also serves as a Co-Chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus.
Our district is rich in military families and veterans. Article One, Section Eight of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to declare war, raise and support armies, provide for a navy, and establish the rules for the operation of American military forces. As a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, and a combat veteran, providing for the common defense is a responsibility I take very seriously. I was honored to have previously served on the House Armed Services Committee, the committee with jurisdiction over the U.S. military and national security.
We must ensure that our troops have the resources they need to fulfill their mission and defend the homeland. Misguided spending cuts have the real potential to reduce the readiness of our forces, lead to training deaths, and leave us unprepared to defeat future threats.