Congressman Jefferson Shreve highlights Japan-Indiana ties and calls for stronger road safety laws

Jefferson Shreve. Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 6th District
Jefferson Shreve. Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 6th District
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Congressman Jefferson Shreve has used his social media platform to highlight both international partnerships and legislative efforts focused on public safety in Indiana.

On March 18, 2026, Shreve posted about a meeting with Ken Ono, Minister of Congressional Affairs at the Embassy of Japan. He wrote, “I met today with Ken Ono, Minister of Congressional Affairs at the Embassy of Japan, to discuss our strong partnership between Japan and Indiana.

310 Japanese companies operate in Indiana, supporting 70,000 Hoosiers. Indiana leads our nation in per capita Japanese investment — https://t.co/S4GI0WDCUL“.

Two days later, on March 19, 2026, Shreve addressed roadway safety concerns following recent tragedies in Indiana. In a tweet he stated, “Three Hoosier tragedies in just a few months is a warning we cannot ignore. We need action — and we need it now.”

Yesterday in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I spoke in support of Dalilah’s Law — commonsense legislation to strengthen roadway safety and restore https://t.co/bwC0f1pKLV“.

On March 20, 2026, after the passage of Dalilah’s Law by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Shreve reflected on meeting with Dalilah Coleman and her family: “After @TransportGOP passed Dalilah’s Law yesterday, I met Dalilah Coleman and her family. Hearing their story was a sobering reminder of what’s at stake.

When Dalilah was five, her family’s car was hit by an illegal immigrant driving a big rig 60 mph through a construction zone https://t.co/IIDuVKPtJs“.

Indiana has seen significant economic engagement from Japan over several decades. The state is home to numerous Japanese manufacturers and investors who have established facilities that contribute substantially to local employment figures. Additionally, highway safety remains an ongoing concern for lawmakers amid incidents involving commercial vehicles on state roads.



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