Wenstrup begins service to Ohio's Second Congressional District

Dr. Brad Wenstrup today took the oath of office for the 113th Congress, officially beginning his congressional service to Southern and Southwestern Ohio.

“I’m both honored and humbled by the privilege of representing my community in Congress,” Dr. Wenstrup stated. “I’ll work hard every day to serve the people of Southern and Southwestern Ohio, to reduce government spending and to keep taxes low for Ohio families.”

“My top priority will be helping to create a climate for job and economic growth,” said Wenstrup.

“As a small business owner and a doctor, I know first-hand that getting the government out of the way, and allowing our businesses to invest, grow, and succeed, is the best way to create long-term job growth.”

“In addition, as a proud officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, I look forward to the opportunity to serve our military men and women, our veterans, and their families as a member of the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees. I’ll work hard to ensure that our men and women in uniform, and their families, have the support they need to keep our nation free and secure.”

Ohio’s new 2nd Congressional District includes parts of Hamilton, Ross, and Scioto counties, and all of Clermont, Brown, Highland, Adams, and Pike.

For the 113th Congress, Brad has been selected to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs. He and his wife Monica will continue to reside in Cincinnati.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Wenstrup graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1980. He went on to earn a medical degree as a podiatric surgeon and later established a private practice in Cincinnati and has treated patients for more than 26 years. His medical experience reinforced for him the importance of keeping government out of the doctor-patient relationship. He also saw first-hand how difficult it is for small business owners to succeed when they are stifled by high taxes and bureaucratic red tape.

In 1998, Wenstrup joined the U.S. Army Reserve, accepting an officer’s commission and serving in the Medical Service Corps. In 2005, he served a year of active duty in Iraq where he was Chief of Surgery with the 344th Combat Support Hospital. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for his service in Iraq, and today he continues his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.

He was elected to Congress on November 6, 2012.