Congressional Caucus

The Ohio River Congressional Caucus addresses critical economic, infrastructure, agricultural, environmental, and community issues within the Ohio River Basin.  These issues impact the Ohio River basin, covering over 200,000 square miles and including 55 Congressional districts in 14 states.  The goal of the caucus is to ensure support from Congress and the Administration for programs and projects essential to the Ohio River and Ohio River Basin.

The caucus was formed in 2009. U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Congressman Steve Driehaus (D-OH) announced the formation of the bipartisan caucus.

2009: Commissioner Ron Potesta (WV), U.S Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (WV), and Commissioner David Flannery (WV), ORSANCO Congressional Caucus Liaison Jerry Schulte,  ORSANCO Executive Director Peter Tennant, Congressman Steve Chabot (OH) and Commissoner Paul Tomes, Federal Commissioner Stu Bruny, U.S. Congressman Steve Driehaus (OH), and Commissioner Paul Tomes (OH).

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Current Ohio River Basin US Congress Senators

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Current Ohio River Basin US Congressional Representatives

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Press Release: Capito, Driehaus Announce Bipartisan Ohio River Basin Caucus

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Article: Ohio River Basin Caucus Formed (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)

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Article: Serving Ohio River Basin on Capitol Hill (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)

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2011 Caucus Presentations