Jefferson Shreve
RMom, my sister, and I stopped off I-70 @WarmGlowCandle in Centerville for coffee. Predictably, Mom and my sister left with bags full of fall candles. I should’ve seen that coming. https://t.co/YULLAqjVx4
Federal funding doesn’t begin with a check from Washington. It begins with local communities doing the groundwork. That was our focus in Shelby County as we looked ahead to 2027 Community Project Funding. If your town has a project on the drawing board —now’s the time to talk with our team. #IN06
At @HoopsHall in New Castle, I met with Hoosiers to discuss 2027 funding for roads, water and sewer upgrades, and first responder equipment. I’ve advanced $56 million for 6th District projects this Congress. Our communities set the priorities. My job is to help secure the dollars to get it done. #IN06
Caring for our neighbors takes skill, patience, and compassion. Last week, I visited Envive Healthcare in Beech Grove, formerly St. Paul Hermitage, to hear from the team providing nursing care and rehabilitation for Hoosiers. Thanks to Ben Wells for the tour and to the nursing staff for the work they do every day for our neighbors and their families. #IN06
Strong schools and a strong local economy go hand in hand. In the Columbus area, the Community Education Coalition brings educators and employers together to connect education and training with the skills our businesses need. I met with Dr. Jim Roberts and Ashley Dieter to discuss that work: helping Hoosiers prepare for careers and helping local employers find the talent they need to grow. #IN06
Mary and I joined Bartholomew County Republicans for Saturday night’s Fall Dinner in Columbus, where I introduced our nominee for Secretary of State, Max Engling. Thank you to our county GOP team and the volunteers putting in the work to elect Republicans this November! https://t.co/t8MRSXS8tm
Team Shreve joined Hancock Republicans for the Riley Festival Parade—a longstanding Greenfield tradition! Thanks to our Hancock County Republicans for having us and to everyone who stopped to talk with our team https://t.co/guT48DpCwP
Team Shreve joined @JohnsonGOP at the Franklin Fall Festival and Bartholomew County Republicans at Hope Heritage Days. Our team walked in the Franklin parade, helped at the GOP booth, and heard what’s on our neighbors’ minds. Thanks to both county GOP teams and everyone who stopped to talk!
I support Governor Braun’s gas tax suspension extension and diesel relief for our farmers. Joining the Campbell family for harvest in Franklin brought the stakes home: higher fuel costs hit farms and grocery bills. I’m working in Congress to strengthen our domestic fuel supply — including IN-grown corn ethanol — to lower costs for Hoosiers.
Got an idea for an app? Let’s see what our students can build. The Congressional App Challenge is open to middle and high school students who live or attend school in the Sixth District. Enter on your own or with a team, using any coding language. Register by October 26. Visit https://t.co/D9bQynmCOG for more information. #CongressionalAppChallenge #IN06
Team Shreve joined @JohnsonGOP at the Franklin Fall Festival and Bartholomew College Republicans at Hope Heritage Days. Our team walked in the Franklin parade, helped at the GOP booth, and heard what’s on our neighbors’ minds. Thanks to both county GOP teams and everyone who stopped to talk!
That “local” Indiana number calling you may not be local at all. SIM boxes route overseas calls through hundreds of SIM cards, making scammers look like neighbors. Today I introduced the Stop SIM Box Scams Act to ban these devices and help federal agencies keep them out of our country. Take away the tool. Limit the calls. #StopScams
WASHINGTON — Today, Stop Scams Caucus Chairman Jefferson Shreve introduced the Stop SIM Box Scams Act to ban devices that help scammers disguise their calls as local. Known as SIM boxes, these machines hold hundreds of SIM cards and cycle through phone numbers, helping scam operations reach Americans while evading detection. The bill would prohibit manufacturing, importing, selling, leasing, advertising, owning, or operating SIM boxes. It would also direct the Federal Communications Commission to coordinate with federal law enforcement to block imports and pursue the scam syndicates using them. "That ‘local’ Indiana number on your phone may be a scammer calling from halfway around the world. I wrote this bill to stop scammers from using these machines to pose as our neighbors," said Congressman Shreve (R-IN-06). "Scammers shouldn’t be able to use our area codes to rip off our communities. Our legislation bans the deceptive devices that allow scammers to masquerade as our neighbors, cutting off a key tool for fraudsters and protecting working families," said Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08). "Illegal calls and texts are the weapons of choice for criminals defrauding Americans in record numbers. That is why we have long called for banning SIM boxes, which enable high-volume illegal calling while allowing criminals to mask the call’s origin. The Stop SIM Box Scams Act would take this important step, and Congress should protect consumers by passing it as soon as possible," said Erik Rust, Bank Policy Institute SVP & Head of Government Affairs.
Scott Allman of Zeller Insurance in Columbus stopped by our Bartholomew County office hours to discuss legislation affecting the insurance industry. Hearing directly from local professionals helps me understand how decisions in Washington affect our businesses and the Hoosiers they serve. #IN06
Our neighbors in Connersville, Cambridge City and New Castle face a long recovery from last month’s floods. I’ve visited these communities, and my team and I are staying engaged as they rebuild. My September newsletter covers those visits, the October 25 deadline to apply for FEMA assistance, and more from across our district. Read below, and subscribe on my website. ⬇️ 🔗https://t.co/cemPbKbItR
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Indy Southsiders, we're bringing the office to you. Our constituent services team will be at the West Perry Library on Thursday afternoon. Bring your VA benefits, Social Security, IRS, passport, or FEMA and flood assistance questions. We'd be happy help you with them. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed. #IN06 #Indianapolis
I’m reflecting this weekend on my visit last week in Washington with Archbishop Charles Thompson of the @archindy. We discussed Pope Leo’s encyclical on artificial intelligence. I share his concern that technological progress must protect human dignity. AI holds great promise — and challenges. Our responsibility is to guide its development with care for our families and the next generation.
Columbus, we are coming to you. Our constituent services team will be at City Hall on Wednesday, September 30. VA benefits, Social Security, the IRS, passports, FEMA and flood assistance claims, or any other federal issue you need a hand with. Stop by if you need a hand! #IN06 #ColumbusIN
I get to work with mayors across our district as partners to advance local infrastructure needs. Mayor Steve Barnett of Franklin and Mayor Mark Myers of Greenwood came by my DC office to talk Johnson County priorities. I advanced $1.1 million through the Appropriations Committee for a much-needed stormwater project in Steve’s city. I love being able to help communities back home! #IN06
Dr. Jeff Wargo of Richmond and fellow Indiana dermatologists came by my DC office to talk about the care they provide our communities. He treats many of our Wayne County veterans, including some I met with recently. Their work detecting and treating skin cancer saves lives. #IN06
We broke ground on a new terminal at Richmond Municipal Airport. The current one is 80 years old. Wayne County needs a new gateway. The city did the work to get this project ready. I advocated for the $1.4 million FAA award to help make it happen. With 15,000 operations a year, this airport keeps eastern Indiana connected. #IN06
Thank you to Public Servants’ Prayer for visiting our Capitol office — and for the personalized Bible bearing our Indiana state seal. I’m grateful for their prayers for me, my colleagues, and our country. We need wisdom and humility in this work! #IN06 https://t.co/F9nUeKA8iM
Thank you to Greenwood’s Andrea Bauer and the @ACSCAN volunteers for our conversation about cancer research funding and access to clinical trials. For Hoosiers facing cancer, where you live shouldn’t limit your treatment options. I’m working to bring care closer to home. #IN06 https://t.co/drnaMrcimI
Indiana makes things that matter. At @AdvaMedUpdate Medtech Showcase, I joined @CookMedical and medical device companies from Greenwood and Franklin (along with their mayors) to see their work firsthand. Local medical device manufacturers are helping improve patient care around the world. #IN06