TRSA’s Board of Directors recently honored U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH), as TRSA’s 2023 Legislator of the Year. TRSA Chair Jim Kearns presented the award to Rep. Balderson on March 22 during TRSA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. Rep. Balderson has a strong relationship with TRSA member Economy Linen (Zanesville, OH). He’s also a key TRSA connection in the effort to make reusable isolation gowns and other textiles more prominent in hospital inventories under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).

The congressman serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has requested public comment to reauthorize PAHPA ...