Ohio Senator Outlines Priorities for Next 100 Days

Freshman Republican Senator Bernie Moreno recently marked his first 100 days in office and shared his perspective on the current state of affairs and future legislative goals with Fox News Digital. He described his initial experience as a “whirlwind,” emphasizing a desire for Congress to match the perceived urgency of President Trump’s agenda.

Having defeated incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown last November, Moreno has been actively engaged since being sworn in, co-sponsoring 67 bills and introducing eight original pieces of legislation. He is now focused on seeing some of these proposals become law in the coming months.

Key Legislative Focus: The Transportation Freedom Act

A top priority for Moreno is the Transportation Freedom Act, which he believes is crucial to stabilizing the auto industry facing challenges due to current regulations. He explained:

“The auto industry is right now in a really, really critical juncture. Because of Joe Biden and California lunatics, there’s a lot of standards that are just not going to be able to be met.”

The bill aims to establish a single set of national vehicle emission standards for the next decade, providing clarity and stability for automakers.

“What our bill basically does is say, ‘Hey look, here’s one set of standards. It’s one set of standards for the entire country and then, most importantly, set those standards for 10 years.’ That’s huge. That will lower the price of automobiles.”

Addressing Illegal Immigration

Another significant focus is addressing illegal immigration through his proposed Rules Act, which Moreno views as a readily achievable goal.

“Continuing to address illegal immigration is going to be a priority over the next few months… I hope my Rules Act addressing the broken asylum system will be passed, calling it a “low hanging fruit” and an “80-20 issue” Republicans can win on.”

Commitment to Ohio Constituents

Moreno has made extensive efforts to connect with constituents across Ohio. Since taking office, he:

• Visited all 88 counties in Ohio
• Participated in over 30 interviews with Ohio media outlets
• Hosted more than 500 Ohioans for constituent coffees in Washington D.C.
• Authored 16 letters addressing issues affecting Ohioans

He contrasted his approach with that of his predecessor, Sherrod Brown.

“I think my opponent…was emblematic of the kind of politicians people hate and basically just go down there for the paycheck and don’t ever accomplish anything. I think he passed like six bills that named post offices. That was his 30-year career high.”

Broader Goals: Fiscal Responsibility and National Security

Beyond these immediate priorities, Moreno outlined a broader vision for the next 100 days, aiming to advance a reconciliation bill focused on preserving crucial social programs while exploring technological solutions to manage costs. He also emphasized the need to re-evaluate foreign aid spending.

“We can’t afford 40-50 billion dollars in USAID-type programs, some of which are completely insane, and we need that money here in America to help Americans.”

Furthermore, he aims to make recent budget cuts – known as DOGE cuts – permanent.

“I think if we can accomplish all that, combined with what President Trump’s already done with tariffs and trade and peace and the border, we will see the golden age of America by the end of the year in a way we’ve never seen.”

Moreno expressed confidence that achieving these goals would contribute to a period of unprecedented prosperity for the nation.