Dear John,

A lot happened in Washington this week that I want to tell you about. Keep scrolling for updates.

President Trump Signs My Bill

On Thursday, President Trump signed my bill to overturn the IRS DeFi Crypto Broker Rule, a key step to ensuring America is the world’s crypto leader. This is also the first-ever cryptocurrency legislation signed into law by a president, and I was proud to lead it through Congress.

Read more by clicking here or the image below.

Extending Critical Tax Cuts:

As the tax filing deadline approaches on April 15, I am working with my colleagues in Congress to extend the critical 2017 tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of this year. If Congress fails to extend these tax cuts, the average American tax filer could see a 22% tax increase next year. I do not want to see that happen to hardworking Ohio families.

Here are some reasons why Congress needs to extend tax cuts:

As many as 6 million jobs could be lost if the tax cuts are not extended.

40 million families would see their household’s Child Tax Credit cut in half.

91 percent of all taxpayers would see their guaranteed deduction slashed in half.

2 million family-owned farms would have their Death Tax Exemption slashed in half next year.

The bottom line is this: Ohio families do not need a tax hike.

Legislative Update:

This week, the House passed the Budget Resolution bill, which unlocks the next step of the process to pass a reconciliation bill that extends tax cuts, enshrines border security into law, and unleashes American energy dominance. I look forward to working on the bill and getting it to the president’s desk.

This week, I also led the introduction of the bipartisan Religious Workforce Protection Act, legislation to allow religious workers already present in the U.S. on temporary R-1 status with pending EB-4 applications to stay in the U.S. while waiting for permanent residency. Read more about the bill here.

Social Media Update:

Deadline Soon: Congressional Art Competition:

I'm not sure if you heard, but I am inviting high school artists who reside in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition!

This annual nationwide contest showcases the creativity of young artists, and the winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year, plus they will also receive a trip to Washington, D.C. for the national celebration. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Humanities Caucus, welcoming the next generation of artists to share their talents on Capitol Hill is personally important to me. The deadline to submit a piece is THIS MONDAY, April 14 at 5 pm.

For more details on rules and how to apply, click here.

Interested in Attending a Service Academy?

As a Member of Congress, it is my job to nominate young Ohioans to serve in our nation’s prestigious service academies each year. And as a veteran myself, it is a responsibility I take very seriously.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, please join staff from my office, as well as representatives from other Congressional and Senate offices at St. Charles Prep School in Columbus on Thursday, April 24th for an informational seminar.

More information is available on my website here.

Want to be a Congressional Intern?

My office is always looking for driven students with a passion for public service and a desire to learn more about the legislative process. If you or someone you know is interested in a congressional internship, click here to apply.

Staying in Touch:

It is a privilege to serve Ohio in Congress, and I want to make sure you can keep up with all the news here in Washington. If you haven’t already, follow me on X, Facebook, and YouTube for updates on my work for Ohio’s 15th District, visit my website to see what services my office offers, and please share this newsletter with a friend and encourage them to sign up here for regular updates. If you have a problem we can solve or a question you’d like answered, feel free to call my office at 202-225-2015 (Washington D.C.) or 614-927-6902 (Columbus).

Sincerely,

Rep. Mike Carey

Member of Congress