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| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=5B40E031-7D99-4928-A429-EA175ECD458A | President Signs Into Law Portmans Bipartisan Bill to Protect Surviving Military Spouses | 2018-12-31 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Will Allow Spouses of Deceased Servicemembers to Break Jointly Held Residential Leases Without Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced that President Trump signed into law his bipartisan Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act. The legislation, which was originally introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Cheri Bustos (D-IL), would modify the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to allow a widow or widower of a servicemember who died while in military service (i.e., a Gold Star spouse) to terminate a jointly held residential lease, without penalty, within one year of the servicemember's death. This protection will also extend to the widow or widower of a member of the National Guard or Reserve whose death occurred while on active duty orders. I applaud the president for signing this measure into law to ensure that grieving military spouse dealing with the death of their loved one on active duty are able to end their lease without paying high termination fees, said Senator Portman. This law, with the support of numerous veterans groups and the Department of Defense, is a common-sense fix for Gold Star spouses. When a servicemember receives military orders, his or her spouse is often required to relocate and then sign a lease for a house, apartment, or other dwelling. But when the servicemember dies during military service, the surviving spouse may be forced to pay off the remainder of that residential lease even though the couple only entered into that contract to accommodate the servicemember's assignment. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), active duty servicemembers may cancel agreements such as home or apartment rental contracts when they are deployed or relocated. However, these protections do not explicitly apply to Gold Star spouses who are in these agreements jointly with a servicemember who died while in military service. The Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act is also supported by The American Legion, Tra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-on-federal-employee-pay-increase | TURNER on Federal Employee Pay Increase | 2018-12-30 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order cancelling the pay increase expected for civilian federal workers in 2019: As I advocated in August, Congress must reject the President's imprudent decision to cancel the pay increase for our valuable federal civilian employees. Congress still has the ability to override this executive order as we work to end the partial government shutdown. I will continue to fight to retain the federal civilian employee pay increase that was promised to our government's dedicated public servants. The Dayton region is home to over 15,000 federal civilian employees, including more than 12,000 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. When this executive order was first threatened, Congressman Turner strongly opposed it and advocated overriding it to Congressional leadership. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://turner.house.gov/2018/12/turner-on-federal-employee-pay-increase | TURNER on Federal Employee Pay Increase | 2018-12-29 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael R. Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | turner | https://turner.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/10tv-congresswoman-beattys-ceremonial-community-swearing-in | 10TV: Congresswoman Beatty's Ceremonial Community Swearing-in | 2018-12-28 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | On Friday, December 28, 2018, 10TV was on hand to cover all the action surronding Congresswoman Beatty's Ceremonial Community Swearing-in event at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. An archived recordinng can be viewed on Beatty's official YouTube page. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/nbc4-congresswoman-beattys-ceremonial-community-swearing-in | NBC4: Congresswoman Beatty's Ceremonial Community Swearing-in | 2018-12-28 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1100 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: 614-220-0003 Fax: 614-220-5640 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E70E4FEC-11D1-420A-AB6A-D3EBA9E5C201 | Corker Announces Portman Will Lead Congressional Efforts to End Modern Slavery Worldwide | 2018-12-28 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. As his time in Congress comes to a close, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced that Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) will take the helm of congressional efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking worldwide. For years, Senator Portman has been a champion in Congress in the fight against human trafficking here at home, and I can think of no one better to take up the mantle in the global fight against this scourge on humanity as I depart the Senate, said Corker. With passage of the End Modern Slavery Initiative Act and launch of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, we have made great progress in this fight, but much more work remains. While I plan to continue to play a role in this fight as a private citizen, I am incredibly grateful that Rob has agreed to take the helm in Congress to ensure this important work continues as we strive to end modern slavery once and for all. I am honored that Senator Corker has entrusted me with this role and I want to thank him for his tireless and courageous efforts to combat this horrific crime around the globe, said Portman. Over the past decade we have made progress but there is much more to do both in the U.S. and in other countries to help end this scourge once and for all. BACKGROUND: More than 27 million people are enslaved around the world, more than at any time in history. While U.S. government agencies and non-profit organizations have taken significant steps to end this scourge on humanity, much more work remains. Recognizing the United States could not meet this challenge alone, three years ago, Senator Corker proposed a bold, bipartisan initiative to end modern slavery and human trafficking worldwide. Not unlike the role PEPFAR has played in fighting AIDS across the globe, the End Modern Slavery Initiative Act was designed to leverage limited foreign aid dollars and galvanize tremendous support and investment from the public sector, philanthropic organizations, and the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joyce.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=377 | Joyce Issues Statement on Partial Government Shutdown | 2018-12-27 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Dave Joyce | J000295 | joyce.house.gov | legacy | How to use: Insert <span class="EXACT_VALUE_LABEL_AS_ENTERED_BELOW">&nbsp;</span> where you'd like the value to be populated. Non-breaking space within span tags - &nbsp; - is required for WYSIWYG. Label (no spaces or special characters) Value Comments (optional) repName John Smith helpWithFedAgencyAddress Haverhill District Office 1234 S. Courthouse Haverhill, CA 35602 district 21st District of California academyUSCitizenDate July 1, 2012 academyAgeDate July 1, 2012 academyApplicationDueDate October 20, 2012 repStateABBR AZ repDistrict 1 repState Arizona repDistrictText 1st repPhoto SponsoredBills Sponsored Bills CoSponsoredBills Co-Sponsored Bills | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398974 | Latta Continues Efforts to Improve Water Infrastructure | 2018-12-23 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Robert Latta | L000566 | latta.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have approved legislation, H.R. 7279, the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, that includes a number of provisionsauthoredby Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) earlier this Congress. Latta has worked for years on that legislation which provides communities more flexibility to comply with costly regulations on the nation's communities in regards to their wastewater infrastructure improvements. Congressman Latta was also successful in havingclean drinking water provisionssigned into law a few months ago. There are billions of dollars' worth of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure needs in Ohio, and it's critical to provide communities with the ability to meet their obligations in a more cost-effective manner, said Latta. This legislation is important because it allows municipalities and clean water utilities to decide how to best spend their limited financial resources. Integrated Planning allows communities to allocate funds in a targeted manner, focusing them on the most effective water quality improvements. Modernizing our water infrastructure is a critical issue in the Buckeye State and it's why I've led on efforts in Congress to improve both our wastewater and drinking water systems. The legislation has the support of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Congressman Latta has remained a true leader throughout his time in Congress to ensure communities across Ohio are provided with the safe, reliable, and affordable public water services they need and deserve,said Adam Krantz, NACWA's Chief Executive Officer. His legislation and leadership to codify Integrated Planning into law will help further provide communities, both large and small, with the tools they need to meet the growing clean water challenges they face each day. NACWA greatly appreciates Congressman Latta's hard work and dedication on this strong bipartisan legislation and for his continued commitment to improving our nation's water and clean water infrastru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/browns-bipartisan-bill-to-help-ohio-communities-support-jobs-clean-up-lakes-and-rivers-set-to-become-law | Brown’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Ohio Communities Support Jobs, Clean up Lakes and Rivers Set to Become Law | 2018-12-23 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Senate, House Passed Brown's Bill, Headed to President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sunday, December 23, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. The House and Senate have both passed legislation based on U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's (D-OH) bipartisan Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act that would provide local communities with increased flexibility when complying with Clean Water Act requirements for updates to sewer systems. The Senate passed the final version of the bill yesterday, and the bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The bill would also encourage cost-saving green infrastructure and give communities more autonomy as they prioritize and plan for wastewater and storm water investments. Red tape shouldn't force communities to spread their resources thin just to meet an arbitrary timeline, said Brown. Let's be smarter and work with communities so they can prioritize their wastewater investments while reducing pollution. This bipartisan bill will help support jobs and protect local drinking water. My sincere thanks to Senator Brown for his leadership in securing the Senate's unanimous approval of the legislation transforming Integrated Planning from just policy to actual law. This change will allow cities to achieve the nation's clean water goals in affordable and sustainable ways, said Mayor David Berger. Many state and local governments face difficulties meeting Clean Water Act requirements for critical storm water and wastewater updates. The U.S. Conference of Mayors found, on average, municipalities spend between 6 to 7 cents of every tax dollar on water and sewer systems. This makes water infrastructure the third-largest expense for cities, after education and emergency personnel. The Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act would: Provide communities with flexibility to prioritize investments in wastewater and storm water projects needed for CWA compliance. Establish an Office of Municipal Ombudsman at EPA to assist cities in complying with federa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=D1174E58-1FCD-45ED-B9B0-D43A4FC30774 | Portman Statement on the Partial Federal Government Shutdown | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement on the partial government shutdown that began at midnight last night: There is a way forward to both strengthen border security and reopen government and I hope the current negotiations are successful in doing just that. I support increasing funding to better secure our borders, including more fencing, other barriers, and more technology and surveillance along the border, as outlined both the president's budget and the bipartisan spending bill that passed the Senate earlier this year. A continued partial government shutdown would result in less funding for the border and, as always happens with shutdowns, would result in more government spending since back pay and other expenses are paid once government reopens. In fact, I've introduced legislation to end government shutdowns for good and will continue to push to make that legislation the law of the land. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=DC814EE8-7ADA-40B2-89A3-3774FD9FAB3A | Portman, Brown: Lordstown Deserves Better Than GMs Response | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | GM's Answer to Senators' Letter Failed to Address Future of Lordstown Plant, Provided No Clarity for Lordstown Community WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following joint statement after General Motors (GM) responded to the Senators' letter pressing for answers on the future of the GM Lordstown plant. GM failed to provide clarity on the future of the plant and offered no path forward for its retooling. Both Senators Portman and Brown will keep pushing GM to provide the Lordstown community the answers it deserves and have urged GM to work with them to save these Lordstown jobs. While we asked GM to provide clarity to the Lordstown community, the company chose to sidestep our questions instead. As we head into the holiday season, workers at Lordstown are faced with fear and uncertainty about their futures. They deserve better. We will continue pushing GM to do the right thing, provide answers to its workers, and bring another vehicle to Lordstown to ensure workers keep their jobs, said the Senators. Portman and Brown met with Barra earlier this month following GM's announcement that it would lay off its final shift of workers and close its Lordstown plant in March of 2019. After their meeting, the Senators wrote to GM, pressing the company for answers on the future of the Lordstown plant. A copy of GM's response to the Senators can be found HERE. Earlier this year, GM announced plans to build the new Chevy Blazer in Mexico on the same day the company ended the second shift at a plant. GM has eliminated nearly 3,000 jobs at the plant over the last two years. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399575 | Bill Johnson Statement on Latest Ohio EPA Permit for Proposed Ethane Cracker Plant Site | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Bill Johnson | J000292 | billjohnson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after the Ohio Environmental Agency issued an air permit-to-install to the proposed PTTGCA Petrochemical Complex in Belmont County: share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after the Ohio Environmental Agency issued an air permit-to-install to the proposed PTTGCA Petrochemical Complex in Belmont County: I was very pleased to learn the Ohio EPA issued an air permit today for the proposed ethane cracker plant in Belmont County. The OEPA did their due diligence, as they should, to ensure that the project would not have an adverse environmental impact. This news represents another step forward for the PTTGCA Petrochemical Complex. It is yet another sign of the positive progress being made towards what would be the largest construction project in Ohio history - and a major job creator for our region. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399723 | Statement from Representative Steve Stivers | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steve Stivers | S001187 | stivers.house.gov | legacy | Statement from Representative Steve Stivers f t # e Washington, December 21, 2018 I continue to believe that we must pass a funding bill, which includes border security. share: f t I continue to believe that we must pass a funding bill, which includes border security. "While securing our border is extremely important, it should not come at the cost of neglecting the fundamental duty of keeping the lights turned on. I voted to keep the government open, but unfortunately, it looks like we are heading towards a partial government shut down. I will continue to vote to fund government at every opportunity, and I hope the Senate can find a compromise. "We must reopen the government as soon as possible, and all sides should give a little to make that happen. -30- f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399724 | Statement from Rep. Stivers on Syria | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steve Stivers | S001187 | stivers.house.gov | legacy | Statement from Rep. Stivers on Syria f t # e Washington, December 21, 2018 I believe our first priority in Syria should be helping our NATO allies create safe zones so that the millions of displaced people can return to a safe place in their country and begin the rebuilding process. That objective will become almost impossible if we move forward in withdrawing all troops from Syria. share: f t The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH):I believe our first priority in Syria should be helping our NATO allies create safe zones so that the millions of displaced people can return to a safe place in their country and begin the rebuilding process. That objective will become almost impossible if we move forward in withdrawing all troops from Syria. Additionally, this decision will help ISIS regain ground in Syria and embolden Russian support for the Assad Regime. I urge the President to reconsider this action. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/19-women-in-congress-reveal-the-subtle-and-overt-sexism-they-ve-dealt | 19 Women In Congress Reveal The Subtle (And Overt) Sexism Theyve Dealt With On Capitol Hill | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | A record number of women are headed to Congress in January, a significant accomplishment on the path toward gender parity. In light of this landmark achievement, Bustle spoke to women in Congress about the sexism they faced when they were first elected to office at both local and federal levels, as well as about what they've seen change over the years since. In speaking to current representatives and senators, as well as several congresswomen-elects, several patterns emerged. Women in Congress shared stories of being mistaken for spouses and in one representative's case, as waitstaff. They also detailed their journeys vying for positions on top congressional committees, and grappling with how to balance family commitments with their new duties to their constituents. One common sentiment that many of the women expressed was that while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go. Congress is not the boys' club it was 30, 15, or even five years ago, many said, but its culture and even its physical architecture is still designed with men in mind. As more women have been elected to both the House and the Senate, many are rallying together to make those changes a reality. Baby changing tables were recently installed in congressional bathrooms, for example, and one group of congressional mothers is organizing to make the congressional schedule more hospitable for working parents. Still, significantly more women need to be elected to Congress if true gender parity is to exist on Capitol Hill. And while changes have been made over the years, it's clear from these women's stories that there's still a lot of work to be done. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) Hassan says she's seen an increasing number of women thrive in leadership positions in her state. But, she says, gender discrimination can still be an issue. "On a smaller scale, oftentimes when I would go to national events with my husband Tom, people would introduce themselves to him, thinking that he was the governor," she says. "Other times, people would ask … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-trumps-temper-tantrum-hurts-americans | Brown: Trump’s Temper Tantrum Hurts Americans | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Senator: President's Actions Threaten Pay for Border Agents, Harm Farmers, Food Banks and Working Americans Friday, December 21, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) issued the following statement after the President went back on his word and irresponsibly reversed his support for a government funding measure that would keep the government open until February. Earlier this week, the White House indicated it would support a short-term spending measure to fund the government. On Wednesday, the Senate unanimously passed that clean funding measure, which Brown supported. President Trump then abruptly changed course, withdrew his support for the measure and now puts government funding in jeopardy. Earlier this month, President Trump said he would be proud' to shut down the government. While the Senate did its job and unanimously passed a bill to keep the government open, President Trump instead chose to throw a temper tantrum, said Brown. The President says he wants border security yet he's forcing border agents to work without pay over the holidays, he's harming farmers who need FSA offices and food banks that rely on USDA over the holidays, and he's hurting working Americans who expect elected leaders to do their jobs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/icymi-president-signs-final-farm-bill-with-key-brown-provisions | ICYMI: President Signs Final Farm Bill with Key Brown Provisions | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Friday, December 21, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. In case you missed it, President Trump signed the final 2018 Farm Bill into law yesterday, which includes several provisions U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) fought to include. As a member of the committee tasked with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the 2018 Farm Bill, Brown fought for provisions that were important to Ohio farmers. Brown, the first Ohioan to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in more than 50 years, held roundtables around Ohio to hear from Ohio farmers and rural communities about what they wanted to see in the bill. Learn more about Brown's work and theAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018,here. Here's what Ohio Stakeholders are saying about Brown's work and the 2018 Farm Bill: Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association OEFFA is very pleased to see permanent, mandatory funding to support a next generation of farmers and programs that will increase access to healthy food choices, build strong communities, and create jobs, said Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Policy Director Amalie Lipstreu. We truly appreciate Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown's hard work and leadership for farmers and all Ohioans. Ohio Farm Bureau Federation It is a big responsibility to help formulate policy to provide more food security for our communities and a strong safety net for our farm families. As a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Sherrod Brown and his staff spent countless hours traveling our great state to hear directly from farmers and those impacted from farm policy. We applaud Senator Brown for listening to those concerns and then helping to lead the effort to implement an important Farm Bill that is crucial to our members and all Ohioans, said Frank Burkett III, President, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association commends Senator Brown and his congressional colleagues who took the time t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-bipartisan-criminal-justice-reform-bill-that-includes-reauthorization-of-browns-second-chance-act | President Signs Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill That Includes Reauthorization of Brown’s Second Chance Act | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Bill Is Not a Complete Solution but Takes Important Steps toward Sentencing and Prison Reform Friday, December 21, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, President Trump signed the First Step Act, which includes reauthorization of provisions from Brown's 2008 Second Chance Act. Brown's bill expands federal grant programs that provide substance abuse treatment, housing, and employment assistance services for formerly incarcerated individuals to help them successfully re-enter their communities. Many of these programs have already been successful in Ohio, reducing recidivism and costs for state and local governments. The First Step Act will also make sentencing and prison reforms to the U.S. Criminal Justice System, including corrections to ensure no person is sitting in prison serving more time than what they would get for the same offense today, while also allowing judges some discretion to issue sentences below the mandatory minimums for qualified low-level, non-violent drug offenders. Additionally, the First Step Act makes critical investments to improve prison conditions, including providing feminine healthcare products. This bill is a good first step, but just a first step, said Brown. There is still more work to be done to fix the inequities in our justice system. Our criminal justice system should be tough, but fair. And it should work to help prepare people to reintegrate back into society. Enacted in 2008, the Second Chance Act has provided funding for programs that have proven to reduce recidivism, help former inmates reintegrate successfully into society, and save prison costs for states. In 2011, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Brown fought to reinstate funding for the Second Chance Act after it had been eliminated earlier in the federal appropriations process. Brown successfully negotiated with members of the Conference Committee, which resulted in a final funding level of $63 million for Second Chance programs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=32AB9961-934E-4EFD-85FD-0B322A9B44D7 | President Signs Into Law Portman-Shaheen Legislation to Promote Oil Recycling, Greater Energy Efficiency | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded President Trump for signing into law his bipartisan legislation aimed at saving energy and protecting the environment by promoting the re-refining of used oil and other lubricants. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update their 2006 study of the energy and environmental benefits of recycling used oil and develop specific policy options to increase the use of used oil to produce lubricants. Portman released the following statement: I am pleased that the president has signed this measure into law. It will help protect our environment by identifying the barriers to recovering used oil, which can otherwise be improperly disposed of and contaminate our land and water. The re-refining process is also more energy efficient than creating lubricants from crude oil, so it helps reduce emissions. Finally, the bill will help grow the domestic re-refining industry, so that we are not dependent upon foreign sources for high quality oil. I am pleased to have worked with Senator Shaheen on this legislation to protect our environment and create jobs, and I look forward to working on more common-sense energy efficiency initiatives like this one. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=449D593A-6C6D-4EDB-9830-E719DA54D75E | Portman, Hassan Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Cyber Defenses at Department of Homeland Security Signed into Law | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. The President has signed into law bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) that will help strengthen cyber defenses at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bipartisan Hack DHS Act establishes a bug bounty pilot program modeled off of similar programs at the Department of Defense and major tech companies that uses vetted white-hat or ethical hackers to help identify unique and undiscovered vulnerabilities in the DHS networks and information technology. Another bill introduced by the two Senators that was also signed into law, the Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, complements the Hack DHS Act by requiring DHS to establish a cyber-vulnerabilities disclosure program so that vulnerabilities in DHS' cyber systems can be easily reported and fixed. At a time when cyber threats are on the rise, I'm pleased that the United States government will be better prepared to protect itself thanks to this bipartisan cybersecurity legislation I worked on with Senator Hassan. Our legislation draws upon the vast expertise of hackers and security experts in our country to identify vulnerabilities and report them to the people in positions to fix those flaws in our systems. I applaud the president for swiftly enacting these common sense, bipartisan proposals, Senator Portman said. In the face of ever-evolving cyber threats, strengthening our country's cyber defenses is vital to the safety, security, and privacy of Granite Staters and Americans," Senator Hassan said. "Our bipartisan Hack DHS Act will help bolster cybersecurity by harnessing the skills and talent of ethical hackers across the country to help identify vulnerabilities in the Department of Homeland Security's systems. I am thrilled to see this bipartisan legislation signed into law and commend Senator Portman for his partnership moving this bipartisan bill forward. Senators Portman and Hassan have worked together on a number of issues to strengthen cybersecurity and prevent attacks… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=952A96F5-03C7-42E5-AADE-AA1030925419 | Portman, Leahy Applaud President Signing of Second Chance Reauthorization Act into Law as Part of Criminal Justice Reform Package | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced that their bipartisan Second Chance Reauthorization Act was signed into law today by President Trump as part of the First Step Act, bipartisan legislation to reform America's criminal justice system The legislation passed the Senate earlier this week by a margin of 87 to 12. It has been widely praised by leaders in Ohio. The Second Chance Reauthorization Act reauthorizes and strengthens the Second Chance Act, a bipartisan law that supports state and local reentry programs to reduce recidivism. Then-Congressman Portman originally authored the Second Chance Act with the late-Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones in 2005, and it was later signed into law in 2008.Since 2009, more than 850 Second Chance Act grant awards have been made to government agencies and nonprofit organizations from 49 states for reentry programs serving adults and juveniles. As of June 2018, more than 164,000 individuals have participated in these programs.In total, Ohio has received more than $39 million in Second Chance Act grants since 2009, which includes funds to assist Ohioans re-entering the community with services such as job training, drug rehabilitation, case management and mental health treatment. Renewing and strengthening the Second Chance Act is critical to our efforts to stop the revolving door of incarceration and help former inmates live up to their God-given potential, and I'm pleased the president signed it into law today, Portman said. The Second Chance Act helps people be able to create their own futurerather than be held back by the mistakes of their past. It has already changed thousands of lives in Ohio and across the country by helping ex-offenders turn their life around and become a productive members of society. The president's action today will make our communities safer while also saving taxpayer dollars. This is a welcome glimmer of bipartisanship to advance long overdue reforms that are important to thousands of individuals, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=EA241E19-762F-46AA-B009-44D0114791A7 | Senate Passes Portman-Shaheen Legislation to Promote Oil Recycling, Greater Energy Efficiency | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded Senate passage of their legislation yesterday aimed at saving energy and protecting the environment by promoting the re-refining of used oil and other lubricants. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update their 2006 study of the energy and environmental benefits of recycling used oil and develop specific policy options to increase the use of used oil to produce lubricants. The bill will now head to the president's desk for signature. I am pleased that the Senate has passed this legislation, and that it is now headed to the President's desk for his signature, said Senator Portman. This legislation will help protect our environment by identifying the barriers to recovering used oil, which can otherwise be improperly disposed of and contaminate our land and water. The re-refining process is also more energy efficient than creating lubricants from crude oil, so it helps reduce emissions. Finally, the bill will help grow the domestic re-refining industry, so that we are not dependent upon foreign sources for high quality oil. I am pleased to have worked with Senator Shaheen on this legislation to protect our environment and create jobs, and I look forward to working on more common-sense energy efficiency initiatives like this one. Improving the sustainability of our energy resources is a win-win for both the economy and the environment, said Shaheen. Recycling used oil holds great potential for saving energy and reducing harmful pollution and needs to be supported at the federal level. This legislation is an important first step towards this goal and I'm very proud to work with Senator Portman again on a common sense proposal that will help make good use of our energy resources. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398973 | Latta Legislation to Combat Terrorism Approved By House, Heads to President Trumps Desk | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Robert Latta | L000566 | latta.house.gov | legacy | Legislation authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) to combat terrorism, H.R. 4227, the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the President's desk. The bill passed the House earlier this year, but needed to be passed again after small changes were made to the bill in the Senate. Attacks on innocent people using trucks, vans, or other vehicles have increasingly become the weapon of choice for many terrorist groups in Europe and around the world, said Latta. Just in the past month we've seen one of these attacks in Israel. With last year's attack that claimed innocent lives in New York City, we know the U.S. isn't immune. It's important that the Department of Homeland Security is looking at this threat and has the tools at their disposal to be able to stop any group or individual looking to use this tactic on Americans. The VehicularTerrorism Prevention Act will bolster efforts to address this threat, and I urge President Trump to sign this legislation into law. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess current actions at the department to support emergency response providers and the private sector to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the threat of vehicular terrorism. The bill then requires DHS to submit a strategy to Congress that includes an examination of the current threat of vehicular terrorism, methods to improve information sharing activities with the private sector, and training activities that the department can undertake. The strategy would also include recommendations from DHS on what can be done to aid department efforts to prevent vehicular terrorism. Watch Latta's floor speech on the legislation here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/defense-secretary-james-mattis-resignation-stuns-concerns-lawmakers-he | Defense Secretary James Mattis' resignation 'stuns,' concerns lawmakers: 'He will not be easy to replace' | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | Defense Secretary James Mattis gave President Trump his notice on Thursday a move that has given lawmakers across both sides of the aisle some cause for concern. In a signed resignation letter, which was released by the Pentagon, Mattis said he would remain in the role through Feb. 28, closing out a 2-year working relationship with Trump. The announcement came a day after Trump surprised U.S. allies and members of Congress by announcing the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Syria, and as he continues to consider shrinking the American deployment in Afghanistan. In a lengthy letter to the president, Mattis alluded to potential disagreements with Trump. In particular, Mattis said the U.S. should be cautious when communication with countries that are "increasingly in tension with ours," citing Russia and China. "It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model - gaining veto authority over other nations' economic, diplomatic, and security decisions - to promote their own interests at the expense of their neighbors, America and our allies. That is why we must use all the tools of American power to provide for the common defense," Mattis wrote, in part. In conclusion, Mattis said Trump had the right to work with a defense secretary "whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects," adding that stepping down from his post is the "right" thing to do. News of Mattis' upcoming departure shocked some politicians, who scrambled to decipher the reasoning behind it. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., praised Mattis' work ethic, admitting "he will not be easy to replace." "For the sake of our national security I hope his decision to resign was motivated solely by a desire to enjoy a well deserved retirement," he added in a tweet. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called the announcement "scary." "Secretary Mattis has been an island of stability amidst the chaos of the Trump administration. As we've seen with the President's haphazard approach to Syria, our na… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://davidson.house.gov/2018/12/congressmen-warren-davidson-darren-soto-introduce-ico-fix-businesses | Congressmen Warren Davidson, Darren Soto Introduce ICO Fix for Businesses, Consumers | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Warren Davidson | D000626 | davidson.house.gov | davidson | https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressmen Warren Davidson (OH-08) and Darren Soto (FL-09) today introduced the long-awaited Token Taxonomy Act, H.R. 7356, to provide light-touch regulatory certainty for businesses, entrepreneurs, and regulators in the blockchain economy. This bipartisan legislation draws a bright line for businesses and regulators by defining a “digital token” and clarifies that securities laws do not apply to companies that use blockchain once they reach their goal of becoming a functional network. Implementing this fix will stop fraud from spreading and provide the certainty innovation needs to flourish. “This bill clarifies a 1946 court case that the SEC has been using to determine what a security is and effectively makes it clear that the finished product (or oranges as it relates to the Howey Test) is no longer a security. “Providing this much needed certainty frees the SEC to perform its vital and much needed consumer protection duties of enforcement on those who have engaged in securities fraud by making false claims or simply attempting to engage in regulatory arbitrage to circumvent securities law. “This bill provides the certainty American markets need to compete with Singapore, Switzerland, and others who are aggressively growing their blockchain economies. To be certain, there will be other regulatory initiatives at some point, but this legislation is an essential first step to keeping this market alive in the United States. “In the early days of the internet, Congress passed legislation that provided certainty and resisted the temptation to over-regulate the market. Our intent is to achieve a similar win for America’s economy and for American leadership in this innovative space,” said Congressman Warren Davidson. “While this legislation is a great first step, we are looking for feedback. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a history of policing web services, while the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has authority over commodity derivatives. To what extent does the jurisdict… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://fudge.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1976 | House Democrats Introduce Bill To Stop Research Agency Reorganization and Relocation | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcia Fudge | F000455 | fudge.house.gov | legacy | House Democrats Introduce Bill To Stop Research Agency Reorganization and Relocation WASHINGTON - Today Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH) joined Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) in introducing the Agriculture Research Integrity Act. The bill blocks the reorganization and relocation of federal agriculture research agencies. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue has proposed moving the National Institutes of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Economic Research Service (ERS) out of the Washington, D.C., area, in addition to shifting authority of ERS from the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics to the Office of the Secretary. HR 7330, the Agriculture Research Integrity Act (ARIA), would both require the USDA to keep the agencies within the capital area and keep ERS within the purview of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics so it can remain free of politicization.Bill text is available here. In the face of rising economic and environmental challenges the nation must be able to rely on sound, objective agricultural research to address these concerns, said Congresswoman Fudge. Keeping both agencies in place and the Economic Research Service free from political influence will ensure just that. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Economic Research Service are already doing great work to support American farmers and consumers right where they are. Uprooting these key agencies is absolutely unnecessary and risks weakening them when our nation's food system and agricultural economy need them most, Congresswoman Pingree said. My colleagues and I have repeatedly sent this message to the Secretary. Since he's forging ahead regardless of our feedbackor the concerns of the nation's agriculture research scientiststhis bill is a neces… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fudge.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1977 | Congresswoman Fudge Statement on USDA's Proposed Rule on SNAP: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcia Fudge | F000455 | fudge.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Fudge Statement on USDA's Proposed Rule on SNAP: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents WASHINGTON Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service published the proposed rule Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents: It is clear this Administration is trying to enact a policy that directly contradicts the will of Congress. The House and Senate worked in good faith and in a bipartisan manner to pass a Farm Bill that works for everyone. Now the administration is trying to circumvent the law of the land in cruel, deceitful, and underhanded ways to target the poor. The Administration couldn't get policies denying food assistance in the Farm Bill. So they are pursuing these harmful changes on their own, contrary to the will of the elected Congress. This isn't about helping hard working men and women find employment. This is about taking food away from people struggling to find steady, good paying jobs and feeding their families. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joyce.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=376 | First Step Act | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Dave Joyce | J000295 | joyce.house.gov | legacy | How to use: Insert <span class="EXACT_VALUE_LABEL_AS_ENTERED_BELOW">&nbsp;</span> where you'd like the value to be populated. Non-breaking space within span tags - &nbsp; - is required for WYSIWYG. Label (no spaces or special characters) Value Comments (optional) repName John Smith helpWithFedAgencyAddress Haverhill District Office 1234 S. Courthouse Haverhill, CA 35602 district 21st District of California academyUSCitizenDate July 1, 2012 academyAgeDate July 1, 2012 academyApplicationDueDate October 20, 2012 repStateABBR AZ repDistrict 1 repState Arizona repDistrictText 1st repPhoto SponsoredBills Sponsored Bills CoSponsoredBills Co-Sponsored Bills | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-ryan-passage-landmark-criminal-justice-reform | Congressman Tim Ryan on the Passage of Landmark Criminal Justice Reform | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Tim Ryan | R000577 | timryan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) released the following statement on the passage of the FIRST STEP Act. Congressman Ryan voted in favor of the bill, which will make some needed sentencing and prison reforms to the federal prison system. The legislation creates a system of incentives to encourage prisoners to participate in recidivism reduction programs, bans the shackling of pregnant women, requires prisoners to be placed in facilities within 500 miles of home, and gives judges some discretion to issue sentences below the mandatory minimum for low-level, non-violent drug offenders. As the name suggests, this legislation is just the first step in what absolutely must be a broad, deliberate, and comprehensive approach to reforming how criminal justice is handled in the United States. For too long our justice system has disproportionately targeted people of color and trapped low-income Americans into a cycle of debt and incarceration. Unrigging this system will take time, but we must fight every day to ensure it takes as little time as possible. Fair and impartial justice is a moral imperative and the great unfinished work of achieving full civil rights for every citizen. I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation today to advance the cause of justice, said Congressman Ryan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-on-mattis | TURNER on Mattis | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Our military has been rebuilt under Secretary Mattis's leadership. He has been a strong partner in working with Congress as a force of reason to robustly support our troops in grave and perilous times. I want to sincerely thank him for his service to our country and the important work he's done to make the United States and the world safer. Congressman Turner serves as the Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and a member of the House Intelligence Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400559 | Wenstrup Votes for Increased Funding for Border Security | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Brad Wenstrup | W000815 | wenstrup.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Resolution which included funding for $5.7 billion in new construction to secure our nation's southern border: The situation at the border is a serious problem that demands our immediate attention. Our porous border can allow drugs, cartels, and human traffickers to enter our nation. An unsecure border makes it impossible for us to develop a robust legal immigration system that works for America as it historically has. We cannot expect any legal system to work if we do not have border control and management. Funding for border security is not a political point. This is about keeping deadly drugs out of our communities, protecting American families, and preventing the spread of disease, said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Listen to Congressman Wenstrup's floor speech here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-slams-trump-administration-proposal-to-pull-rug-out-from-under-hungry-ohioans | Brown Slams Trump Administration Proposal to Pull Rug Out From Under Hungry Ohioans | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Proposal Would Force Ohioans to Jump through Bureaucratic Hoops to Put Food on the Table Thursday, December 20, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) issued the following statement in response to a new Trump Administration proposal that punishes Ohioans who live in areas of high unemployment or who aren't paid enough for their work by making it harder for them to put food on the table. Congress recently passed a Farm Bill that helps feed families across Ohio, protects working families in need and made commonsense reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Administration's proposal directly contradicts Congress and the SNAP protections lawmakers included in the 2018 Farm Bill. It's despicable that President Trump would pull the rug out from under hungry Americans right before the holidays even after Congress made clear in the Farm Bill that these families shouldn't be forced to jump through additional bureaucratic hoops to put food on the table, said Brown, a conferee on the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee. If President Trump really wants to save taxpayer money, he should roll back the giveaways to Wall Street and millionaires in his tax law. Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new proposal that would put stricter limitations on states' abilities to administer the SNAP program and creates more bureaucratic hoops for Ohioans to jump through to feed themselves. In the Farm Bill, set to be signed into law, Brown secured provisions thatprotectsSNAP for hungry families in Ohio, while protecting families in need. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-final-farm-bill-with-key-brown-provisions- | President Signs Final Farm Bill with Key Brown Provisions | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Brown Fought to Secure Several Ohio-Specific Provisions in Bipartisan Bill after Meeting with Ohio Farmers and Stakeholders around the State Thursday, December 20, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, President Trump signed the final 2018 Farm Bill into law, which includes several provisions U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) fought to include. As a member of the committee tasked with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the 2018 Farm Bill, Brown fought for provisions that were important to Ohio farmers. Brown, the first Ohioan to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in more than 50 years, held roundtables around Ohio to hear from Ohio farmers and rural communities about what they wanted to see in the bill. At the beginning of the year, I pledged to get the Farm Bill done, so that we could provide Ohio farmers with the certainty they deserve, said Brown. And I'm proud that this bipartisan bill will do that. We secured important wins for Ohio dairy farmers, as well as soybean and corn farmers. This final bill protects funding for critical nutrition programs that feed Ohio families, makes historic investments in local foods, and continues to invest in programs to improve water quality in Lake Erie and across the state. Brown worked to include several Ohio priorities in the 2018 Farm Bill, including: After passing a Farm Bill that helps feed families across Ohio, Brown today slammed a new Trump Administration proposal that punishes Ohioans who live in areas of high unemployment or who aren't paid enough for their work by making it harder for them to put food on the table. The Administration's proposal directly contradicts Congress and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) protections lawmakers included in the 2018 Farm Bill. Brown will keep working to support farmers, protect Ohio water quality, and feed Ohio families. Learn more about Brown's work and the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=433B06CC-4024-4A78-9236-784224E1B0CE | Portman-Hassan Bipartisan Hack DHS Act to Strengthen Cyber Defenses at DHS Heads to Presidents Desk for Signature | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Two bipartisan bills introduced by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to help strengthen cyber defenses at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) passed the Senate last night and are headed to the president's desk for signature. The bipartisan Hack DHS Act would establish a bug bounty pilot program modeled off of similar programs at the Department of Defense and major tech companies that uses vetted white-hat or ethical hackers to help identify unique and undiscovered vulnerabilities in the DHS networks and information technology. Another bill introduced by the two Senators, the Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, would complement the Hack DHS Act by requiring DHS to establish a cyber-vulnerabilities disclosure program so that vulnerabilities in DHS' cyber systems can be easily reported and fixed. At a time when cyber threats are on the rise, I'm pleased that the United States government will be better prepared to protect itself thanks to this bipartisan cybersecurity legislation I worked on with Senator Hassan. Our legislation draws upon the vast expertise of hackers and security experts in our country to identify vulnerabilities and report them to the people in positions to fix those flaws in our systems. I look forward to the president swiftly enacting this common sense, bipartisan proposal, Senator Portman said. The Hack DHS Act represents a vital step forward in our efforts to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's cyber defenses, Senator Hassan said. I am grateful to Senator Rob Portman for working with me to advance this bipartisan bill to help harness the skills of vetted, ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in the Department's systems and help protect the American people. I also want to thank Representatives Kevin McCarthy, Mike McCaul, and Bennie Thompson, as well as Senators Ron Johnson and Claire McCaskill for their help in getting this bill passed, and I look forward to the President signing this important measure without delay… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=43421765-E67D-4348-88BC-95F4127A6902 | Senate Passes Portman Priority to Help Elderly And Disabled Get Care They Need | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today applauded Senate passage of a three-month extension for the Money Follows the Person Program, which helps transition Medicaid beneficiaries from nursing homes to long-term care in their homes while saving taxpayer money in the process. Portman called for an extension of this program in his bipartisan Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act or EMPOWER Care Act. Last night the Senate took a step in the right direction to ensure that the most vulnerable among us have better access to quality care,Portman said. The short-term funding package included a three-month extension of Money Follows the Person (MFP), which helps transition Medicaid beneficiaries from nursing homes to long-term care in their homes. While I will continue working for a longer extension, this means that MFP can build upon the more than 10,000 Ohioans the program has helped receive the care that they need in their homes and communities. I encourage the president to sign this legislative package into law as soon as possible. NOTE: The short-term funding package included Portman's legislative priority of extending the Money Follows the Person Program from his bipartisan Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act or EMPOWER Care Act to help Medicaid beneficiaries receive long-term services and support in their community or home and help save taxpayer dollars in the process. The legislation includes a three-month extension version of this priority. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=4A8400EB-1A9A-456E-A628-58EC76CDC225 | Portman Praises President Trump for Signing Farm Bill Into Law | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised President Trump for signing the Farm Bill into law today. The House passed its version of the Farm Bill on June 21, and the Senate passed its version on June 28. The president signed the reconciled House-Senate conference report, which passed the Senate on December 11, into law today. Agriculture is one of Ohio's most important industries, contributing more than $100 billion to our economy and putting food on the table for thousands of Ohio workers and people around the world, said Senator Portman. The Farm Bill will help promote economic development and job creation in our rural communities while providing Ohio farmers with the certainty and predictability they deserve.Of particular importance to Ohio, it includes my amendments to promote rural broadband access and to ensure that Central State University in Wilberforce has access to federal funding under the Farm Bill like other 1890 land-grant institutions. This Farm Bill will help protect the Great Lakes. It will help keep Lake Erie clean and our drinking water safe by increasingfunding for many conservation programs that help reduce nutrient runoff into waters like Lake Erie. The legislation triples funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), from $100 million to $300 million for the next five years.It also helps those gripped by addiction in rural areas and will continue Congress' work to make the federal government a better partner in overcoming the opioid crisis. This new law is a great step forward for Ohio's farmers and our agriculture industry. NOTE: The final text of the Farm Bill includes two amendments offered by Senator Portman during Senate consideration of the bill in June, including: An amendment by Portman and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to ensure that Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, can access funding under the Farm Bill that is available for 1890 land-grant institutions. Central State University is currently unable to receive the same level o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=6812BAD2-823F-4EFE-BD5B-9FB39B09E57E | Portmans Bipartisan Bill to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Headed to Presidents Desk | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Takes Critical Steps Toward Protecting the Great Lakes from Harmful Algal Blooms WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced today that the House of Representatives has passed his bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act, which was first enacted in 1998. Portman introduced the legislation earlier this year with Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Gary Peters (D-MI), which passed the Senate in September 2017. For almost two decades this program has served as the federal government's research and response framework for harmful algal blooms.Senator Portman first worked with Senator Nelson to reauthorize this program in 2014 and included, for the first time, freshwater bodies such as the Great Lakes into this program. The legislation is now headed to the president's desk for signature. Harmful algae has become a serious problem for our state, and this legislation takes critical steps to continuing efforts to address this issue and protect our Great Lakes. As the world's largest freshwater system and a source of drinking water for more than 30 million Americans, these lakes are indispensable to the health and economy of Ohio and our country, said Portman. I want to thank my colleagues in the House for supporting this common-sense legislation and I urge the president to sign it into law so that harmful algae doesn't continue to threaten to our tourism, fishing industries, and our public health. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are episodes of excessive growth of poisonous or toxic algae that can cause illness or death in humans, pets, wildlife, or food sources such as fish and shellfish. HABs are thought to be caused by a combination of the right temperature, light, and nutrient conditions. Other environmental factors, such as the presence of non-native or invasive species, may also contribute to HABs. HABs occur in fresh and marine waters and result in the depletion of oxygen (hypoxia) in the water. Total costs over the past few decades fr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A6DC7E83-0B31-4437-AF02-DD81266D4371 | Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Surviving Military Spouses | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Will Allow Spouses of Deceased Servicemembers to Break Jointly Held Residential Leases Without Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act. The legislation, which was originally introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Cheri Bustos (D-IL), would modify the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to allow a widow or widower of a servicemember who died while in military service (i.e., a Gold Star spouse) to terminate a jointly held residential lease, without penalty, within one year of the servicemember's death. This protection will also extend to the widow or widower of a member of the National Guard or Reserve whose death occurred while on active duty orders. The legislation now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. A grieving military spouse dealing with the death of their loved one on active duty should be able to end their lease without paying high termination fees, said Senator Portman. This bill, with the support of numerous veterans groups and the Department of Defense, is a commonsense fix for Gold Star spouses. I encourage the president to sign this into law quickly to provide relief for our Gold Star spouses. Gold Star spouses shouldn't be forced to bear the burden of unnecessary residential leases after the death of their servicemember spouse, said Senator Warren. I'm glad to have partnered with Senator Portman and my other colleagues on this bipartisan bill to strengthen an important financial protection for military families. When a servicemember receives military orders, his or her spouse is often required to relocate and then sign a lease for a house, apartment, or other dwelling. But when the servicemember dies during military service, the surviving spouse may be forced to pay off the remainder of that residential lease even though the couple only entered into that contract to accommodate the servicememb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=AA1E7612-2461-46CD-9062-A2133A0BABBF | President Signs Into Law Portmans 21st Century IDEA Act | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) thanked President Trump for signing legislation he authored the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience (IDEA) Act to improve citizens' interaction with the federal government online, while reducing the cost of assistance from federal agencies. Portman attended a ceremony at the White House today where the president signed the measure. I was pleased to attend the White House signing ceremony today. This bill will modernize the way the federal government delivers services online, increase efficiency, and reduce costs for taxpayers, said Senator Portman. I will continue to work with my colleagues to make the federal government more efficient and effective on behalf of the American people. NOTE: The House companion bill was introduced by Reps. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) and Ro Khanna (D-CA). It passed the House with an unanimous vote in November. The Senate passed it on December 12. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E4C28D73-9843-42B6-9580-5BE3F60F4D4E | Portman, Senate Colleagues Bipartisan Bill to Promote Conservation & Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Passes Senate | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), along with Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Richard Burr (R-NC), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Brian Schatz (D-HI), applauded the Senate for passing theTropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act(TFCA) last night. This legislation reauthorizes a program that has saved more than 67 million acres of tropical forest by allowing developing countries that meet certain criteria to be relieved of debt owed to the United States in exchange for their conservation efforts. In addition, this legislation expands these efforts to coral reef ecosystems. To date, the TFCA program has sequestered 56 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of taking 11.8 million cars off the road. Once passed by the House, the bill will go to the president to be signed into law. This bipartisan legislation takes significant strides to build stronger relationships with countries around the world while ensuring our natural resources are protected and preserved for the next generation,said Senator Portman co-chair of the International Conservation Caucus.Since 1998, this common-sense and proven approach that has protected millions of acres of tropical forest from deforestationa leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions. I'm pleased that this important, bipartisan legislation passed the Senate last night, and I look forward to the president signing it into law soon. This bipartisan legislation is simply smart policy: it helps preserve and protect precious eco-systems all while strengthening the United States' economic and security relationships around the world,Senator Udall said.I am glad that the Senate came together to passthe Tropical Forest Conservation Act, which represents the sensible and creative approach to policy-making that we need to take if we want to confront the increasingly grave threats to our planet and global stability. I believe that conservation is one of the greatest gifts we can give to future generations, and that we have a responsibility to preserve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F9B00281-06A6-4C52-BE54-7ED0CBB14031 | Portman, Udall, Burr, Coons, and Whitehouse Praise Senate Passage of DELTA Act to Protect the Okavango River Delta | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Tom Udall (D-NM), Richard Burr (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today praised the Senate passage, by unanimous consent, of the Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, legislation that encourages the U.S. to develop a strategy to protect the Okavango River Delta in southern Africa. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill earlier this year. The legislation will now head to the president's desk to be signed into law. As a co-chair of the International Conservation Caucus, I believe we must confront the threats to wildlife and natural resources around the world, and I'm pleased the Senate has unanimously approved this legislation to encourage the U.S. to develop a strategy to protect the Okavango River Delta in southern Africa, said Senator Portman. The Okavango Delta is a precious water resource that is home to more than one million people and serves as a critical habitat to some of the world's most endangered species that continue to face a variety of threats from wildlife traffickers, poachers, and others. I am proud to protect this important resource and the people, wildlife, and ecosystems that depend on it, and I urge the president to sign this legislation into law as soon as possible. The Okavango River Delta is an unspoiled wilderness a delicate region of deep ecological, cultural, and economic importance to surrounding nations and to the world, said Senator Udall. It is home to some of the world's most iconic species and serves as a vital lifeline and watershed for over one million people throughout the region. But this diverse ecosystem is being threatened by industrial development and wildlife traffickers. I'm proud the Senate passed the DELTA Act today, bipartisan legislation to leverage key partnerships that would help safeguard this precious wetland by promoting long-term conservation efforts, economic growth, and greater stability. Together, we can preserve this priceless intact ec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/announcements/beatty-blasts-ruling-on-republican-lawsuit-against-insuring-pre-existing | Beatty Blasts Ruling on Republican Lawsuit Against Insuring Pre-Existing Conditions and the Affordable Care Act | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | Over the weekend, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas struck down the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA), ruling that the ACA's individual mandate is unconstitutional, and the entire law cannot stand without it. The decision, handed down by George W. Bush-appointee Judge Reed O'Connor, was a result of a lawsuit filed this year by a group of Republican governors and state attorneys generalwith the support of President Trump and his administration. Reacting to the decision, Trump said it was a great ruling for our country, despite the fact that the healthcare of 20 million newly-insured Americans and 129 million individuals with pre-existing conditions is at risk as a result. For more than seven years, Congressional Republicans fought tooth and nail to dismantle and destroy the ACA. Now, they finally got their wish, at the expense of millions of Americans, hardworking families, individuals with pre-existing conditions, and young adults under the age of 26, Beatty said. However, all hope is not lost. Beatty continued, This short-sighted and misguided decision will be appealed, and House Democrats will move swiftly to uphold life-saving protections for those with pre-existing conditions, as well as strengthen the ACA, even more when we assume the majority in the House for the 116th Congress. Democratic defendants have indicated that they will appeal the ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans. Ultimately, the lawsuit may end up before the Supreme Court for a final decision. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gibbs.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gibbs-passes-bipartisan-clean-water-legislation | Gibbs Passes Bipartisan Clean Water Legislation | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Bob Gibbs | G000563 | gibbs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-CA) led a bipartisan group to pass the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, which codifies the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Integrated Planning initiative into law. Through this program, municipalities can prioritize water infrastructure projects to maximize environmental and health benefits while working toward EPA compliance. The bill is supported by U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, American Public Works Association,and the National Association of Regional Councils. Many of our nation's cities, towns, and municipalities are faced with EPA mandates, aging water infrastructure, and rising repair or construction costs, said Congressman Bob Gibbs. These problems, and the price to fix them, ultimately fall on residents. Integrated Planning can help bridge the gaps between these issues, encourage innovative solutions, and prevent undue financial burdens on ratepayers. Access to clean and affordable water utilities is important to everyone, and the municipalities tasked with delivering it should have every tool at their disposal. I want to thank my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for coming together to find solutions to the water infrastructure problems our communities face. Our legislation will greatly assist communities nationwide by providing them with flexibility to address their MS4 storm water permits, while ensuring the protection of our nation's rivers, lakes, and streams, said Congresswoman Grace Napolitano. I thank the House leadership for bringing our legislation to the floor and Congressman Gibbs for his willingness to work with us to reach an agreement on this important issue. No hard-working American families should be forced go without water and wastewater services simply because their local rates are too high. Congressman Gibbs has long understood the growing clean water challenges that communities large and small face every day. said Adam Krantz… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://joyce.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=375 | Harmful Algal Blooms funding | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Dave Joyce | J000295 | joyce.house.gov | legacy | How to use: Insert <span class="EXACT_VALUE_LABEL_AS_ENTERED_BELOW">&nbsp;</span> where you'd like the value to be populated. Non-breaking space within span tags - &nbsp; - is required for WYSIWYG. Label (no spaces or special characters) Value Comments (optional) repName John Smith helpWithFedAgencyAddress Haverhill District Office 1234 S. Courthouse Haverhill, CA 35602 district 21st District of California academyUSCitizenDate July 1, 2012 academyAgeDate July 1, 2012 academyApplicationDueDate October 20, 2012 repStateABBR AZ repDistrict 1 repState Arizona repDistrictText 1st repPhoto SponsoredBills Sponsored Bills CoSponsoredBills Co-Sponsored Bills | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-joyce-bonamici-and-mast-lead-bipartisan-group-letter-trump-budget | Kaptur, Joyce, Bonamici and Mast lead bipartisan group in letter to Trump budget office on Harmful Algal Blooms | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcy Kaptur | K000009 | kaptur.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) wrote a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney urging the Trump Administration to fully fund all programs related to addressing harmful algal blooms in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2020 budget. We write to respectfully request that you allocate robust funding in the President's Fiscal Year 2020 budget request for programs that address a widespread and ever-increasing problem: toxic algal blooms, also called harmful algal blooms (HABs), the Members wrote. Toxic algae affect marine, coastal, estuarine, and freshwater systems in all 50 states and all U.S. territories. A strong investment in programs that address toxic algae will help protect economic activity, the health of millions of Americans, and our environment. The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of 61 members. To make the necessary progress toward understanding and addressing the significant and expanding threats that toxic algae pose to human health and our national economy, we ask that you prioritize a strong and coordinated federal response in this year's budget request by including robust funding to support multi-investigator research programs for HAB-related work, the Members concluded. Read the entire letter here: 12.15.18 FY20 Harmful Algal Bloom funding ltr to OMB.pdf ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-continuing-resolution-temporarily-fund-government | Kaptur statement on continuing resolution to temporarily fund government agencies | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcy Kaptur | K000009 | kaptur.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of the Ohio Delegation and senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on news that Republican leadership in the Senate would move forward with a continuing resolution that would provide short-term funding to nine cabinet agencies and several smaller departments through February 8, 2019. In the final stretch, with both parties and both chambers of Congress within striking distance of an agreement that would provide long-term stability to the remaining unfunded government agencies, the Republican Majority has decided to shirk its responsibilities again, said Kaptur. Funding the government is one of Congress's primary responsibilities and instead of abdicating this responsibility with a stop-gap measure that stretches the calendar out and kicks the can down the road, Congress should do its job for the American people. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://turner.house.gov/2018/12/turner-on-mattis | TURNER on Mattis | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael R. Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | turner | https://turner.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://turner.house.gov/2018/12/turner-on-wpafb-active-shooter-investigation-findings | TURNER on WPAFB Active Shooter Investigation Findings | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael R. Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | turner | https://turner.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-on-wpafb-active-shooter-investigation-findings | TURNER on WPAFB Active Shooter Investigation Findings | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement regarding Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's investigation into the active shooter incident from August: I want to congratulate Commander Thomas Sherman of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on his leadership on what was clearly a thorough investigation into the active shooter incident in August. As we expected, this investigation resulted in a number of recommendations that need to be implemented on the base. As this report shows, our community is very lucky that serious injury did not occur on the base that day. I look forward to continuing to work with the base and assist as needed as they implement these new changes to improve safety. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/multimedia/watch/brown-honors-congresswoman-marcia-fudge-for-10-years-of-service | Brown Honors Congresswoman Marcia Fudge for 10 Years of Service | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-vows-to-fight-for-ohioans-whose-healthcare-is-threatened- | Brown Vows to Fight for Ohioans Whose Healthcare is Threatened | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Following Texas Ruling Threating Health Insurance Coverage for Millions, Brown Continues to Fight for Healthcare Protections Wednesday, December 19, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today,U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown(D-OH) hosted a news conference call as he continues fighting to protect healthcare coverage for thousands of Ohioans, following a ruling by a Texas judge that threatens to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The judge issued his ruling after Republicans slipped a provision into their tax legislation last year that opened the door to repealing the law. Brown has laid out what's at stake if this dangerous decision is upheld including pre-existing condition protections, Medicaid expansion, and a ban on annual and lifetime coverage limits. All the efforts to take away these protections have failed before, because Americans fought back, and shared their stories, said Brown. Those are the stories that have allowed us to fight every single partisan attempt to take away Ohioans' health care. And it's those stories that we need to hear again. Brown was joined on the call by John Corlett, President and Executive Director of the Center for Community Solutions in Cleveland. Judge Reed O'Connor's ruling shows a sweeping disregard for the damage his decision would do to Americans, and specifically Ohioans, by invalidating the Medicaid expansion that currently provides health care coverage for approximately 640,000 people in our state. Expansion cut Ohio's uninsured rate in half. O'Connor's decision would reverse that progress overnight, and would disproportionately hurt both rural areas and urban communities in Ohio, said Corlett. Brown is encouraging Ohioans to speak out and share their stories of what losing healthcare coverage would mean for their families. Ohioans can share their stories by visiting Brown's website HERE. In 2017, Brown joined Ohioans in beating back Congressional efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Brown joined Ohio patients and patient advocates in cities arou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-brown-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-maternal-care-in-underserved-rural-communities- | President Signs Brown Bipartisan Bill to Expand Maternal Care in Underserved, Rural Communities | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Brown's Bill Would Identify Areas Lacking Maternal Health Professionals, While Providing Incentives for Providers to Practice in Those Areas; Brown's Bill Signed into Law After Recent Report Finds Number of Black Infant Deaths Continues to Rise in Ohio Wednesday, December 19, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's(D-OH) bill to expand maternal care in underserved and rural communities was signed into law. Brown's bill, the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act, will work to identify areas lacking maternal health care professionals and provide incentives for providers practicing in those areas, to help ensure women have access to timely, high-quality maternity care. Brown's bill becomes law after a recent Ohio Department of Health report found the number of black infant deaths continued to rise last year. The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act is also sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and endorsed by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the March of Dimes, and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Healthy pregnancies lead to healthy babies, and no mother-to-be should go without the care she needs, said Brown. This bill will allow us to target maternity care resources where they're most needed, and help ensure healthier pregnancies, healthier mothers, and healthier babies. The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to identify and designate maternity care shortage areas so that the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) can then assign maternity care professionals to those areas. Ob-gyns are currently recognized under the primary care shortage designation, which fails to adequately address shortages in maternity care. According to ACOG, babies born to mothers who received no prenatal care are three times more likely to be low birth weight, and five times more likely to di… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-criminal-justice-reform-bill-that-includes-reauthorization-of-browns-second-chance-act | Senate Passes Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill that Includes Reauthorization of Brown’s Second Chance Act | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Bill Is Not a Complete Solution but Takes Important Steps toward Sentencing and Prison Reform; The Bill Is Set for Final House Passage, Then Heads to President's Desk to Be Signed into Law Wednesday, December 19, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded the Senate passage of the First Step Act, which includes provisions from Brown's 2008 Second Chance Act. Brown's bill expands federal grant programs that provide substance abuse treatment, housing, and employment assistance services for formerly incarcerated individuals to help them successfully re-enter their communities. Many of these programs have already been successful in Ohio, reducing recidivism and costs for state and local governments. The First Step Act will also make modest sentencing and prison reforms to the U.S. Criminal Justice System, including corrections to ensure no person is sitting in prison serving more time than what they would get for the same offense today, while also allowing judges some discretion to issue sentences below the mandatory minimums for qualified low-level, non-violent drug offenders. The bill is expected to pass the House, then head to the President's desk for final signature. Additionally, the First Step Act makes critical investments to improve prison conditions, including providing feminine healthcare products. This bill is a good first step, but just a first step, said Brown. There is still more work to be done to fix the inequities in our justice system. Our criminal justice system should be tough, but fair. And it should work to help prepare people to reintegrate back into society. Enacted in 2008, the Second Chance Act has provided funding for programs that have proven to reduce recidivism, help former inmates reintegrate successfully into society, and save prison costs for states. In 2011, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Brown fought to reinstate funding for the Second Chance Act after it had been eliminated earlier in the federal… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=319257D5-8E0F-482D-97AA-848A102B59F4 | New Portman-Cardin Retirement Security Legislation Receives Widespread Praise | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. New retirement security legislation introduced today by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) the Retirement Security & Savings Act received widespread praise from key stakeholders that support bipartisan reforms to help Americans save more for retirement and increase access to 401(k)s and other retirement plans. Here's what key stakeholders are saying about the new Portman-Cardin retirement security legislation: Senators Portman and Cardin are leaders in providing bipartisan solutions to retirement savings, said Dave Gray, Head of Retirement Products and Solutions for Fidelity Investments. This bill features common sense and needed enhancements that can go a long way towards helping Americans achieve their retirement savings goals. The U.S. Chamber looks forward to working with Senators Portman and Cardin on this bipartisan bill that builds on the strengths of our current employer-provided retirement system, said Aliya Robinson, Executive Director of Retirement Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. By expanding incentives for small employers to offer retirement plans, updating outdated rules, and simplifying burdensome administrative requirements, this legislation provides a significant opportunity to improve retirement security for American workers, said the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For many years, retirement policy legislation has enjoyed a tradition of bipartisanship, and Senators Portman and Cardin have been leaders in this regard, said Lynn Dudley, Senior Vice President, Global Retirement and Compensation Policy, American Benefits Council.The American Benefits Council has been privileged to work with the Senators on their many retirement policy achievements over more than 20 years. This new legislation follows their practice of thoughtful, balanced and practical measures to enhance retirement security. The bill would serve plan sponsors and participants alike, by (1)expanding coverage, (2) facilitating greater savings, including through enhancement of automatic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=BBDD49D9-AE57-40AA-AED3-1C4B88CC65BE | On Senate Floor, Portman Joins Colleagues to Discuss Bipartisan Restore Our Parks Act | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) joined his colleagues Angus King (I-ME) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) to discuss the Restore Our Parks Act, bipartisan legislation they co-authored that would help address more than half of the nearly$12 billion backlog of long-delayed maintenance projects at the National Park Service. The bill would do so by establishing the National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to reduce the maintenance backlog by allocating half of the existing unobligated revenues the government receives from on and offshore energy development up to $1.3 billion per year for the next five years.The Restore Our Parks Act passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by a bipartisan margin of 19-4 and awaits action on the Senate floor. Transcript of his remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. I'm here on the floor today to talk about legislation that helps our national parks, something that everyone on this floor has been supportive of over the years, and I'm here with a couple of colleagues who spent a lot of time and effort focused on that issue. One isSenatorAngus King, who is an Independent, although he organizes over there with the Democrats. He and his colleague,SenatorMark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, have been very involved in this issue and have introduced legislation to address the unmet needs in our parks. It's a critical issue right now, $12 billion in a deferred maintenance backlog in our national parks. Many of our roads and bridges and water systems and railroads in my home state, where we have a railroad running through a national park, are crumbling and we need to address it. We're going to hear a little fromSenatorKing today about that. The other colleague I want to talk about isSenatorAlexander. He has been a champion for the parks over the years. In fact, my recollection is a few decades ago President Ronald Reagan named him to a commission on the outdoors, probably when he was governor of Tennessee, one of his many jo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CACA6652-B2BE-4EB7-BF57-8C525564002F | On Senate Floor, Portman Honors Outgoing Senator Dean Heller | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) recognized the career of Senator Dean Heller (R-NV). Senator Heller serves alongside Portman on the Senate Finance Committee. Transcript of his remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. Among the colleagues of ours who will not be rejoining us in January is Dean Heller. Senator Heller hails from Nevada and he is a good friend. He's also a valued member of this body and we're going to miss him. Dean is a classic servant leader, dedicated to public service. He served in all kinds of role in his community, his state, his country, and he's always done it with class and humility. He grew up in Carson City, Nevada, with his five brothers and sisters. He said he started working at his dad's auto shop in middle school. You know what, I think he brought some of those skills he learned in middle school on the shop floor here in the United States Senate because, like every good mechanic, he's optimistic. Every mechanic thinks he can fix whatever problem you have. That's Dean Heller. He rolls up his sleeves and gets to work. He has the determination to make things better. That's as true when he's working on a car as it is when he's working on legislative solutions here in the United States Congress. He's been devoted to helping his community for a long time. He served for two terms on the Nevada assembly representing Carson City and then served three terms as Nevada's Secretary of State before being elected to represent the state's Second Congressional District in the House of Representatives across the way there. Later he was appointed to the United States Senate, and then he won his election to the United States Senate in 2012. I've had the privilege of working with Dean Heller a lot on issues. We both serve on the Senate Finance Committee. We have jurisdiction over a lot of things, including tax reform. During the tax reform process over the last year, we worked hard together and I saw the hard work and determination tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F4E2B93E-713F-4080-8596-D6CD2E7DFC02 | Portman, Cardin Introduce Sweeping Reforms to Strengthen Americans Retirement Security | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Bipartisan Legislation Would Increase Savings in IRAs and Workplace Savings Plans, Expand Coverage & Simplify Retirement Plan Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Retirement Security & Savings Act, a broad set of reforms designed to help Americans save more for retirement and increase access to 401(k)s and other retirement plans. The measure includes more than 50 provisions to increase savings in 401(k)s and IRAs, help improve coverage in the small employer market and among part-time workers, reduce barriers to lifetime income retirement options, and allow employees to keep retirement savings in an IRA or qualified plan until they need them for retirement expenses instead of being forced to deplete their savings after age 70 and a half. A link to the bill text is here. The legislation builds on Portman and Cardin's previous success in enacting sweeping reforms to enhance the retirement system as members of the House of Representatives in 1996, 2001, and 2006. Of note, the 2001 Portman-Cardin measure more than doubled contribution limits to IRAs, allowed portability between different types of qualified retirement plans, and created the ability for older workers to make catch-up contributions to 401(k)s and IRAs. Since it became law, 401(k) and other defined contribution plan assets have increased by 179 percent and savings in IRAs, including rollovers from retirement plans, have more than tripled. Overall, U.S. retirement savings have increased from $11.3 trillion in 2001 to $28.3 trillion today. Over the last two decades, we've made progress in helping Americans save more for their retirement, but we need to do more. It's a positive development that U.S. retirement savings have increased from $11.3 trillion in 2001 to $28.3 trillion today, said Senator Portman. Unfortunately, our savings rate remains too low and there are far too many Americans without any retirement nest egg at all. After a lifetime of work, Americans deserve the opportun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399709 | Stivers, Balderson Send Letter in Support of Buckeye Lake Region Watershed Plan | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steve Stivers | S001187 | stivers.house.gov | legacy | Last week, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) sent a letter to the District Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support of the South Licking Conservancy's request for a watershed plan in the upcoming year. This watershed plan will help the community address water quality concerns, increase public safety and awareness, address flooding issues in the area, and provide certainty for any economic impacts the community can expect as revitalization of the Buckeye Lake region continues. share: f t WASHINGTON Last week, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) sent a letter to the District Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support of the South Licking Conservancy's request for a watershed plan in the upcoming year. This watershed plan will help the community address water quality concerns, increase public safety and awareness, address flooding issues in the area, and provide certainty for any economic impacts the community can expect as revitalization of the Buckeye Lake region continues. Three years ago, when deficiencies were found with the dam along Buckeye Lake, we came together as a community and executed a plan to ensure the future of the region. I was proud to work with the Army Corps of Engineers, along with local and state officials, to bring the lake back to normal as soon as possible. However, there is still work we can do, Stivers said. A watershed plan would be critical to establishing the necessary safeguards to prevent more issues in the future that would hurt the region. I hope the Army Corps of Engineers will give this request their full consideration, and urge them to make the South Licking Conservancy watershed plan a priority. I am proud to support the South Licking Conservancy watershed plan, said Balderson. This plan will provide much needed aid in the recovery of the Buckeye Lake region. It is my hope that the Army Corps of Engineers will recogn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/reps-beatty-balderson-split-on-possible-impeachment-of-pres-trump | Reps. Beatty, Balderson split on possible impeachment of Pres. Trump following Cohen sentencing | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | President Donald Trump's long-time attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, found out last week that he will spend three years in jail after admitting to campaign finance violations and lying to Congress. Cohen admitted to paying two women for their silence about alleged affairs with Trump. He said he made the payments to influence the election and protect then-candidate Trump, and court filings indicate Trump himself was part of the cover-up. NBC4's Colleen Marshall spoke with central Ohio Congress members Joyce Beatty (D) and Troy Balderson (R) about a possible impeachment of the president. Beatty said she and her colleagues want oversight and investigation and that she is absolutely convinced a crime was committed. We want justice, we want fairness, but most importantly we want the American people to know what happened and that we're going to bring resolve to it, she said. When you look at the things that have happened now, we have witnesses, people who are related to the president, work for the president and they're all now saying that either they lied or they withheld information. And yes, a crime has been committed. For his part, Balderson said there is not enough information right now to discuss impeachment. I don't want to speculate on something I have no idea what's being investigated yet for sure, he said. We are aware of some of the things out there, but for me I want to make sure what I'm doing and what I'm going to be voting for before I would do anything. This article was originally published by NBC4 on December 18, 2018. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/-president-signs-brown-portman-bill-honoring-baseball-legend-and-civil-rights-pioneer-larry-doby-with-congressional-gold-medal- | President Signs Brown, Portman Bill Honoring Baseball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer Larry Doby with Congressional Gold Medal | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Doby Was the First African-American to Play in the American League, Effectively Integrating All of Professional Baseball Tuesday, December 18, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, President Trump signed into law U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman's (R-OH) bill honoring Larry Doby, the first African-American to play in the American League, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his career and contributions to the American civil rights movement. Last week, the bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent. In joining the American League, Doby effectively integrated all of professional baseball. Larry Doby seldom receives credit for his role in integrating all of professional baseball and its past time to honor his contributions to both civil rights and America's game, said Brown, who displays in his Washington, D.C. office a replica of the statue of Doby that stands at Progressive Field. Doby's heroism surpasses his remarkable skill he overcame discrimination and hostility to break barriers, leading Cleveland to victory and moving our country in the right direction." As the first African American player in the American League, Larry Doby broke down barriers with his remarkable skill and competitive spirit and forever changed the game of baseball, said Portman. Through sheer determination, Doby became a symbol for the fight for equality in our country and encouraged thousands of Ohioans and kids across our country to push the boundaries of what they thought possible. I'd like to thank my colleagues in the Senate for their work to make this happen and especially my colleague Jim Renacci for his leadership to get this bill done in the House. Lawrence Eugene Larry Doby joined the Cleveland Indians in July 1947, becoming the first African-American to play in the American League. During his 13-year career in the American League, Doby tallied 1,533 games, batting .283, with 253 home runs and 970 runs batted in. He played in two World Series, leading the 1948 Cleveland Indian… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-congratulates-limas-jsmc-on-announcement-of-new-tank-prototype-production- | Brown Congratulates Lima’s JSMC on Announcement of New Tank Prototype Production | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Has Worked to Secure Investment in JSMC, Championed Importance of JSMC Plant to Top Defense Officials Tuesday, December 18, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded the announcement that the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima will develop a new prototype Mobile Protected Firepower (MFP) tank. JSMC's workforce will help assemble a portion of the MFP prototypes as well as turret structures for the tank. The Army will select a final prototype for the MFP tank in fiscal year 2022 after demonstration and evaluation. Today's announcement is good news for workers at the JSMC plant and the Lima community, said Brown. JSMC workers have proven they are more than up to the task of producing the best quality products that keep our troops and our country safe. Brown has worked to secure investment in JSMC Lima, including more than $1.79 billion to protect critical manufacturing jobs at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in the FY 2019 defense appropriations bill. Brown previously fought tosecure program authorizationin theNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and then fought toinclude funding in the defense committee bill.The final bill included $265.2 million to continue Stryker vehicle upgrades, and more than $1.5 billion for upgrades to the Abrams Tanks. In March 2017, Brown met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis to highlight the importance of continued funding for the Abrams Tank and the Stryker Vehicle. In May 2017, Brown wrote to his Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committee colleagues to support inclusion of the Abrams Tank and Stryker Vehicle in both the NDAA and the Defense Appropriations bill. In October 2016, Brown and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) brought Under Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy to Lima for a tour of the JSMC. Brown and Portman have been longtime champions of the JSMC and have worked over the years with the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Appropriations Comm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/browns-bipartisan-bill-to-help-victims-of-human-trafficking-headed-to-presidents-desk | Brown’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Victims of Human Trafficking Headed to President’s Desk | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Bill Includes Senator's Provision to Create Human Trafficking Coordinator in Federal Judicial Districts Nationwide Tuesday, December 18, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. The House and Senate have both passed U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown's (D-OH) bill to support survivors of human trafficking, which is now headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. Brown's bill will also help local, state, and national law enforcement on the front lines of the fight against human trafficking. We've seen the devastating effects that human trafficking has on communities in Ohio and across the country,said Sen. Brown.We must do more to protect Ohioans from the most heinous of crimes and to provide justice, restitution, and healing for trafficking survivors. The Abolish Human Trafficking Act includes a provision based on a bill Brown introduced earlier this year that would create aHuman Trafficking Coordinatorin each of the country's federal judicial districts and a National Human Trafficking Coordinator at the Department of Justice to help the Department better coordinate its efforts to prevent and prosecute human trafficking cases. This would help improve public outreach to raise awareness of human trafficking; ensure that data on human trafficking is properly collected; and collect restitution for survivors. The bill would also enhance and expand theJustice for Victims of Trafficking Act, a 2015 law that increased the resources and tools available for combatting human trafficking in the United States.The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Actensures that American law enforcement is equipped to fight this crime, while helping victims rebuild their lives by using fines and penalties against their exploiters to fund restorative services and compensation. Brown's Abolish Human Trafficking Act would: Support funding for victims' services and law enforcement:The bill extendsthe life of DOJ's Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund, which is financed through fines on convicted human traffickers and sexual… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/portman-brown-fox-business-op-ed-gm-dont-walk-out-on-lordstown- | Portman-Brown Fox Business Op-Ed: “GM, Don’t Walk Out On Lordstown” | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Tuesday, December 18, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) penned an op-ed in Fox Business calling on General Motors to change course on its decision to shut down production at its Lordstown plant, which just this year was ranked by J.D. Power as the GM's best plant in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for quality. The senators have continually urged GM to invest in this highly-productive facility rather than shutter its doors. Brown and Portmanmet with GM CEO Marry Barratwo weeks ago to press her to reconsider shutting down the plant and instead bring new production to Lordstown, and they sent a letter to GM last week demanding answers on the potential job and supply chain impacts should GM decide to pursue its disastrous decision to close the plant. In the op-ed, Portman and Brown wrote: We want answers, but the people of Lordstown deserve more than that. They deserve the opportunity to once again show what they can do. They deserve the chance to continue making cars in the community many of them have called home for their entire lives, and to be treated with the respect and dignity they have earned through the region's decades-long commitment to GM. Excerpts of the op-ed can be found below and the full op-ed can be found at thislink. GM, Don't Walk out on Lordstown By Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown Fox Business December 18, 2018 Ohio has stood by General Motors. Now General Motors needs to stand by Ohio. As Ohio's senators, we know that our autoworkers are some of the best in the world. And if you love this country, you fight for the people who make it workpeople like the workers at Lordstown. The first GM cars rolled off the assembly lines at Lordstown more than 50 years ago. Since that time, GM has become ingrained in the Mahoning Valley, where the resiliency of the workforce is as strong as the steel the region is known for. From bull market through the Great Recession, Lordstown has stood by GM. Now GM, Trumbull County'… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=273D2D9A-20C7-4CD3-88E0-C962A36DCF15 | On Senate Floor, Portman Calls for Senate Passage of His Second Chance Act as Part of Larger Criminal Justice Reform Legislation | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for passage of bipartisan legislation he and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) authored, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act, which is included in the First Step Act, bipartisan legislation to reform America's criminal justice system. The Second Chance Reauthorization Act reauthorizes and amends the Second Chance Act, a law that supports state and local reentry programs to reduce recidivism. Then-Congressman Portman originally authored the Second Chance Act with the late-Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones in 2005, and it was later signed into law in 2008.Since 2009, more than 850 Second Chance Act grant awards have been made to government agencies and nonprofit organizations from 49 states for reentry programs serving adults and juveniles. As of June 2018, more than 164,000 individuals have participated in these programs.In total, Ohio has received more than $39 million in Second Chance Act grants since 2009, which includes funds to assist Ohioans re-entering the community with services such as job training, drug rehabilitation, case management and mental health treatment. Transcript of his remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. I want to talk today about the criminal justice reform legislation that's before the Senate. This is legislation that deals with two huge issues in our criminal justice system. One is important sentencing reforms. A lot of this is leveling the playing field, for instance, between crack cocaine and powder cocaine, what kind of sentencing ought to be used, something that has been talked about for many years. There is, in our view, many of us, an injustice with the levels of sentencing. That's important. Second, this legislation deals with an issue that many states are finally figuring out, which is that we need to do something to keep people who are leaving our jails and prisons from coming right back in to the criminal justice system again. These numbers are just am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=2E05DE36-B41E-4372-88A3-C11A8BDB8953 | Portman Applauds Announcement of New Tank Production at JSMC in Lima | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the announcement that Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima will produce a bid design for a new light tank for the U.S. Army's Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program. A portion of the 12 tanks will be assembled at JSMC, as well as 12 of the turrets. The Army plans to ultimately field 14 vehicles to each infantry brigade, for a total of 504 vehicles, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025. This announcement is good news both for our troops and the great employees of JSMC in Lima.Once fielded these new tanks will be a vital investment for our light infantry brigades, which have long lacked the armor and firepower necessary to meet the realities of today and tomorrow's battlefields.This is an important development for Lima and its irreplaceable workforce, and I look forward to continue supporting the JSMC's efforts to provide high-quality weapons to the great men and women of our armed forces. NOTE: Portman has consistently stood by the world-class workforce at JSMC. In 2017, Portman fought for legislation to authorize and fund more than $1.6 billion to increase the rate of production of the newest upgraded Abrams tanks.As well as $622 million to complete the fourth Stryker brigade with upgraded survivability and mobility improvements as well as a second brigade of Stryker vehicles with an upgraded weapons system. The funding was included at the urging of Portman and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI). Then in 2018, President Trump signed into law legislation Portman championed to authorize $1.5 billion in funding to upgrade 135, or 1.5 brigades worth, of Abrams tanks increasing the rate of production of the newest upgraded Abrams tanks in Lima in order to ensure that our forward deployed tanks have the most cutting-edge capabilities. The measure also included $225 million for upgrading Stryker Vehicles, a $203 million increase over the president's budget request for these upgrades.Portman has made clear he will continue to keep fighting for more funding fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=86D6AFCB-3D00-4005-B865-CA1F66BA8742 | Portman-Brown Fox Business Op-Ed: GM, Dont Walk out on Lordstown | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) penned an op-ed in Fox Business calling on General Motors to change course on its decision to shut down production at its Lordstown plant, which just this year was ranked by J.D. Power as the GM's best plant in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for quality. The senators have continually urged GM to invest in this highly-productive facility rather than shutter its doors. Portman and Brownmet with GM CEO Marry Barratwo weeks ago to press her to reconsider shutting down the plant and instead bring new production to Lordstown, and they sent a letter to GM last week demanding answers on the potential job and supply chain impacts should GM decide to pursue its disastrous decision to close the plant. In the op-ed, Portman and Brown wrote: We want answers, but the people of Lordstown deserve more than that. They deserve the opportunity to once again show what they can do. They deserve the chance to continue making cars in the community many of them have called home for their entire lives, and to be treated with the respect and dignity they have earned through the region's decades-long commitment to GM. Excerpts of the op-ed can be found below and the full op-ed can be found at thislink. GM, Don't Walk out on Lordstown By Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown Fox Business December 18, 2018 Ohio has stood by General Motors. Now General Motors needs to stand by Ohio. As Ohio's senators, we know that our autoworkers are some of the best in the world. And if you love this country, you fight for the people who make it workpeople like the workers at Lordstown. The first GM cars rolled off the assembly lines at Lordstown more than 50 years ago. Since that time, GM has become ingrained in the Mahoning Valley, where the resiliency of the workforce is as strong as the steel the region is known for. From bull market through the Great Recession, Lordstown has stood by GM. Now GM, Trumbull County's single largest employer, is about to walk out o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=972C52D4-A377-45AB-97A2-51F97A55FB96 | Ohio Leaders Praise Portmans Bipartisan Second Chance Act | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Today, the U.S. Senate passed Senator Portman's bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Second Chance Act, a law that supports state and local reentry programs to reduce recidivism. Then-Congressman Portman originally authored the Second Chance Act with the late-Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, and it was signed into law in 2008.Since 2009, more than 850 Second Chance Act grant awards have been made to government agencies and nonprofit organizations from 49 states for reentry programs serving adults and juveniles and Ohio has benefitted significantly. As of June 2018, more than 164,000 individuals have participated in these programs.In total, Ohio has received more than $39 million in Second Chance Act grants since 2009, which includes funds to assist Ohioans re-entering the community with services such as job training, drug rehabilitation, case management and mental health treatment. The legislation has been praised by several Ohio-based leaders, including the following: Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine: I support the work that Senator Portman has been doing to promote the Second Chance Act, and it's especially important to Ohio as we combat the opioid epidemic. By providing funding to increase resources, such as substance use disorder treatment, job training, mentorships, and mental health treatment for people who are leaving correctional institutions, we can increase their opportunities for success. Stuart C. Hudson, Interim Director, Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Corrections: Effective reentry programs are essential to helping individuals succeed post-incarceration and lead to a productive and crime-free lifestyle.This bipartisan effort represents an investment in strategies that will create safer communities in Ohio and across the country. Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer: This grant funding will help individuals who have been released from prison so they can become productive members of society. It will reduce recidivism rates and lower our prison costs. By providing indiv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=C91B8838-3340-4535-9509-3AAA75957429 | President Signs Portman, Brown Bill Honoring Baseball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer Larry Doby With Congressional Gold Medal | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Doby Was the First African-American to Play in the American League, Effectively Integrating All of Professional Baseball WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, President Trump signed into law U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown's (D-OH) bill honoring Larry Doby, the first African-American to play in the American League, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his career and contributions to the American civil rights movement. Last week, the bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent. In joining the American League, Doby effectively integrated all of professional baseball. Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) was the author of the House version of the bill and led efforts to pass it in that chamber. As the first African American player in the American League, Larry Doby broke down barriers with his remarkable skill and competitive spirit and forever changed the game of baseball, said Portman. Through sheer determination, Doby became a symbol for the fight for equality in our country and encouraged thousands of Ohioans and kids across our country to push the boundaries of what they thought possible. I'd like to thank my colleagues in the Senate for their work to make this happen and especially my colleague Jim Renacci for his leadership to get this bill done in the House. Larry Doby seldom receives credit for his role in integrating all of professional baseball and its past time to honor his contributions to both civil rights and America's game, said Brown, who displays in his Washington, D.C. office a replica of the statue of Doby that stands at Progressive Field. Doby's heroism surpasses his remarkable skill he overcame discrimination and hostility to break barriers, leading Cleveland to victory and moving our country in the right direction." Lawrence Eugene Larry Doby joined the Cleveland Indians in July 1947, becoming the first African-American to play in the American League. During his 13-year career in the American League, Doby tallied 1,533 games, batting .283, with 253 home runs and 970 runs batted in. He playe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=E3A862A3-661F-44F8-8DF4-F98ED2776977 | Portman, Leahy Praise Senate Passage of Second Chance Reauthorization Act as Part of Criminal Justice Reform Package | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced that their bipartisan Second Chance Reauthorization Act passed the Senate as part of the First Step Act, bipartisan legislation to reform America's criminal justice system authored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The legislation passed by a margin of 87 to 12. The Second Chance Reauthorization Act reauthorizes and amends the Second Chance Act, a law that supports state and local reentry programs to reduce recidivism. Then-Congressman Portman originally authored the Second Chance Act with the late-Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones in 2005, and it was later signed into law in 2008.Since 2009, more than 850 Second Chance Act grant awards have been made to government agencies and nonprofit organizations from 49 states for reentry programs serving adults and juveniles. As of June 2018, more than 164,000 individuals have participated in these programs.In total, Ohio has received more than $39 million in Second Chance Act grants since 2009, which includes funds to assist Ohioans re-entering the community with services such as job training, drug rehabilitation, case management and mental health treatment. I'm pleased that my legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Second Chance Act passed the Senate as part of the bipartisan criminal justice reform bill.This important legislation helps strop the revolving door of incarceration through drug treatment and job training programs, and it helps former inmates live up to their God-given potential, Portman said. It helps people be able to create their own futurerather than be held back by the mistakes of their past. The Second Chance Act has already changed thousands of lives in Ohio and across the country by telling ex-offenders that if you want to turn your life around and become a productive member of society,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399708 | New Year, New Congress | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steve Stivers | S001187 | stivers.house.gov | legacy | As 2018 quickly comes to a close, everyone's attention turns towards 2019 and what the new year can mean for them. It is a chance for a fresh start; to set new goals, new priorities, and tackle new challenges. The same is true as we begin the 116th Congress. share: f t As 2018 quickly comes to a close, everyone's attention turns towards 2019 and what the new year can mean for them. It is a chance for a fresh start; to set new goals, new priorities, and tackle new challenges. The same is true as we begin the 116th Congress.Despite a politically divided Congress, I am confident that all 535 of my colleagues share the most important goal: improving the lives of our constituents. And with that, I am confident that we can break through the gridlock and continue to build on the bipartisan momentum we found in the 115th Congress. In fact, of the over 1,000 bills that were passed in the House of Representatives, only eleven were passed on a party-line vote. It is that spirit of collaboration that will allow us to move forward on a number of topics, including the opioid epidemic and infrastructure. The opioid epidemic does not discriminate based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, and certainly not based on political affiliation. It has ravaged communities across the nation, and legislators have already proven that they are able to reach across the aisle to find solutions. With the 21st Century Cures Act, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act all signed into law, we are beginning to see the implementation of these landmark pieces of legislation. Subsequently, we can see what critical issues still need to be addressed in our communities, and can bring different perspectives to the table as we find solutions. Similarly, Republicans and Democrats have both signaled an interest in tackling our nation's crippling infrastructure. However, we cannot limit this effort to roads and bridges, we must also… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tim-ryan-d-oh-and-derek-kilmer-d-wa-place-friendly-bet-rose-bowl-game | Reps. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) Place Friendly Bet on Rose Bowl Game | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Tim Ryan | R000577 | timryan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) today made a friendly wager on the 2019 Rose Bowl Game: The Ohio State University Buckeyes vs The University of Washington Huskies. If the Huskies win, Ryan agreed to give Kilmer Buckeyes from Gorant Chocolatier and gourmet popcorn from Metropolis Popcorn; and, if The Ohio State University wins the game, Kilmer agreed to give Ryan candy apples from Amy's Decadent Chocolate, Almond Roca, and smoked salmon. I have no doubt that we will see The Ohio State Buckeyes claim victory over the Washington Huskies in the 2019 Rose Bowl. The Big Ten Champion Buckeyes have been firing on all cylinders and is being led by one of Ohio State's most talented quarterbacks, Dwayne Haskins a Heisman finalist who has led the country in both passing yards and touchdown passes. We will be starting the New Year with a W' and some Washington candy apples, Almond Roca, and smoked salmon to top it all off, said Congressman Ryan. The forecast in Ohio's 13th Congressional District is calling for Purple Reign, Congressman Kilmer said. Myles Gaskin and Jake Browning are an unstoppable combo. And, Ohio State's offenses no match for the nation's leading tackler Ben Burr-Kirven and the stout Husky defense. I'm looking forward to eating some buckeyes after the Huskies beat Ohio State. Go Dawgs. This matchup will be the first time in the College Football Playoff era that the Rose Bowl has its traditional matchup, the Pac-12 champion against the Big Ten champion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://turner.house.gov/2018/12/turner-bill-to-name-federal-building-after-judge-walter-rice-becomes-law | TURNER Bill to Name Federal Building After Judge Walter Rice Becomes Law | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael R. Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | turner | https://turner.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-bill-to-name-federal-building-after-judge-walter-rice-becomes-law | TURNER Bill to Name Federal Building After Judge Walter Rice Becomes Law | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Michael Turner | T000463 | turner.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10)'s bill with Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman to rename the federal building in downtown Dayton after United States District Court Senior Judge Walter H. Rice was signed into law today by the President. I assembled a panel to recommend who to honor in naming the federal building in downtown Dayton, and they unanimously chose Judge Walter Rice, said Congressman Turner. With the help of Senators Brown and Portman, we were able to get this bill across the finish line. Judge Rice is one of our community's most dedicated public servants and this is a fitting tribute and honor he wholly deserves. Judge Rice has spent his legal career in service to Montgomery County, and it is fitting that the Dayton Federal Building, where he has devoted nearly four decades of his life, bears his name, said Sen. Brown. I join Sen. Portman and Rep. Turner in gratitude for Judge Rice's service to Dayton as we work together to honor his legacy. For more than four decades, Judge Rice has been a tireless advocate for justice, the people of Dayton, and the state of Ohio, said Sen. Portman. This is a fitting tribute to his life's work, and I join Senator Brown and Rep. Turner in thanking him for his service. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-1890-land-grant-hbcu-presidents-applaud-historic-investments-in-2018-farm-bill- | Brown, 1890 Land-Grant HBCU Presidents Applaud Historic Investments in 2018 Farm Bill | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Farm Bill Includes Several Wins Brown Secured for 1890 Land-Grant Institutions; Bill is Headed to President's Desk for Final Signature Monday, December 17, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and a number of Presidents from Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions founded in 1890 (1890s) applauded investments secured in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill. As a member of the conference committee tasked with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, Brown authored and fought to secure investments that will ensure the 1890s can expand their research capacity and outreachin the coming years. 1890 Land-Grant HBCUs have fostered generations of African American students, farmers, and scientists who would have otherwise been denied opportunities due to segregation, said Brown. The key investments we made in this Farm Bill will ensure these institutions, that have anchored our communities for years, can continue training the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The passage of the H.R.2 Farm Bill is a monumental achievement that ensures support for many American constituencies, said Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, President of Central State University. Through the continuous commitment and diligence of our Ohio bi-partisan congressional delegation, Central State University will be made whole as an 1890 Land Grant Institution. Representatives Beatty and Turner initiated support language and Senators Brown and Portman secured the amendment to stabilize funding for Central State and all 1890 Land Grants. This funding will allow CSU to be an agent of change in Ohio communities working with farmers and impacting positively the quality of life for Ohio citizens! Deeply appreciative to the Ohio Congressional delegates! They are Game Changers! We are thrilled with the important investments that were included in this year's Farm Bill for our 1890 Universities, said Dr. Kent Smi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-portman-turner-bill-to-rename-dayton-federal-building-in-honor-of-judge-walter-rice-signed-into-law | Brown, Portman, Turner Bill to Rename Dayton Federal Building in Honor of Judge Walter Rice Signed Into Law | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Monday, December 17, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, President Trump signed into law U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman's (R-OH) bill to rename the federal building and courthouse on West 2nd Street in downtown Dayton after Senior United States District Court Judge Walter H. Rice. U.S. Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH-10) introduced the companion legislation in the House. Judge Rice has spent his legal career in service to Montgomery County, and it is fitting that the Dayton Federal Building, where he has devoted nearly four decades of his life, bears his name, said Brown. I join Sen. Portman and Rep. Turner in gratitude for Judge Rice's service to Dayton as we work together to honor his legacy. For more than four decades, Judge Rice has been a tireless advocate for justice, the people of Dayton, and the state of Ohio, said Portman. This is a fitting tribute to his life's work, and I join Senator Brown and Rep. Turner in thanking him for his service. I assembled a panel to recommend who to honor in naming the federal building in downtown Dayton, and they unanimously chose Judge Walter Rice, said Congressman Turner. With the help of Senators Brown and Portman, we were able to get this bill across the finish line. Judge Rice is one of our community's most dedicated public servants and this is a fitting tribute and honor he wholly deserves. President Carter appointed Judge Rice to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 1980. Judge Rice served as Chief Judge of the court from 1996 until 2003. Before joining the federal bench, he served Montgomery County as an Assistant County Prosecutor, a Municipal Court Judge, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-slams-texas-ruling-that-threatens-healthcare-for-millions | Brown Slams Texas Ruling That Threatens Healthcare for Millions | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Vows to Keep Fighting, Encourages Ohioans to Still Sign up Ahead of Tomorrow's Deadline Monday, December 17, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) issued the following statement in response to a ruling by a Texas judge that threatens to kick millions of Americans off of their health insurance. Brown encouraged Ohioans to still sign up for health insurance with Saturday's deadline approaching. This decision threatensthe health coverage of 20 million peopleandunderminespre-existing condition protections for all Americans.We cannot go back to the days when insurance companies could deny coverage for people who are sick. We will fight back, said Brown.Enrollment is still open through Saturday and no one should be intimidated by this ruling. You can still get coverage by going to www.healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 by Saturday. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=7A45A5A9-5F7C-4CB6-BAEA-2C064BFDEF6E | Delivering Results: After Portman-Led Investigation, Drug Manufacturer Lowers Prices for Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | In the midst of a national opioid epidemic, why would a drug manufacturer increase the price of its life-saving overdose reversal drug by more than 600 percent? After a year-long investigation, Senator Portman, the chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, issued a report on November 18 into why kalo increased the price of its naloxone drug EVZIO from $575 to $4,100 in just two-and-a-half years all despite recommendations from experts that it lower the price. Less than one month after the investigation was released and after a significant public outcry the company reversed course last week and reduced the price from $4,100 per unit down to $178. Portman delivered remarks on the Senate floor last week about this investigation and the results it delivered. Below are excerpts of stories highlighting the impact of Senator Portman's work to reduce the price of this life-saving drug: A Virginia drug company that hiked the price of its opioid overdose reversal drug by more than 600 percent to capitalize on the opportunity' will cut its price after an investigative report released by Sen. Rob Portman accused the company of profiteering from the opioid crisis. Drug company lowers price of overdose remedy after Sen. Rob Portman accused it of gouging, Cleveland Plain Dealer, December 12, 2018 A drug manufacturer that produces a lifesaving opioid overdose drug will reduce the price of that drug after two senators one from Ohio complained that the company was gouging customers. Sen. Rob Portman, ROhio, and Sen. Tom Carper, DDelaware, found in a Nov. 18 report that drug manufacturer kaloincreased the price of its naloxone drug Evzio by more than 600 percent by 2016, jacking up the drug from its initial price of $575 per unit in July 2014 to $3,750 in February 2016, then finally to $4,100 in January 2017. On Wednesday, weeks after news media including 60 Minutes reported on the findings of the senators' report, kalo announced it was introducing a generic version of its naloxone auto-injector… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F0F80AE7-E3C2-4B62-AE37-54EB49665994 | Portman, Brown, Turner Bill to Rename Dayton Federal Building in Honor of Judge Walter Rice Signed into Law | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, President Trump signed into law U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown's (D-OH) bill to rename the federal building and courthouse on West 2nd Street in downtown Dayton after Senior United States District Court Judge Walter H. Rice. U.S. Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH-10) introduced the companion legislation in the House. For more than four decades, Judge Rice has been a tireless advocate for justice, the people of Dayton, and the state of Ohio, said Portman. This is a fitting tribute to his life's work, and I join Senator Brown and Rep. Turner in thanking him for his service. Judge Rice has spent his legal career in service to Montgomery County, and it is fitting that the Dayton Federal Building, where he has devoted nearly four decades of his life, bears his name, said Brown. I join Sen. Portman and Rep. Turner in gratitude for Judge Rice's service to Dayton as we work together to honor his legacy. I assembled a panel to recommend who to honor in naming the federal building in downtown Dayton, and they unanimously chose Judge Walter Rice, said Congressman Turner. With the help of Senators Brown and Portman, we were able to get this bill across the finish line. Judge Rice is one of our community's most dedicated public servants and this is a fitting tribute and honor he wholly deserves. President Carter appointed Judge Rice to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 1980. Judge Rice served as Chief Judge of the court from 1996 until 2003. Before joining the federal bench, he served Montgomery County as an Assistant County Prosecutor, a Municipal Court Judge, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399721 | Lawmakers Celebrate New Wright-Patterson Program | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steve Stivers | S001187 | stivers.house.gov | legacy | The Pentagon's recent decision to bring a major F-35 program to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base not only means more jobs for the area, but more notoriety within the U.S. military. share: f t The Pentagon's recent decision to bring a major F-35 program to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base not only means more jobs for the area, but more notoriety within the U.S. military. WPAFB will house F-35 support program At least 400 more jobs expected The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is made by Lockheed Martin Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one of the most effective Air Force bases in the country for our nation's defense, said Representative Steve Stivers (OH-15). That's why military leaders have chosen the base to be the new home for the F-35 Lightning II Hybrid Product Support Integrator (HPSI) organization, a program that helps support the global fleet of F-35 jets that help keep America safe. It does show that Wright-Patt is the gem of the Air Force, said Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH). I mean, there is no place like Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with its history, with its productivity, with its research abilities, its economic reach. The new program will add at least 400 more jobs to the base, which already employs over 27,000 people and is the largest single site employer in Ohio. It has a lot of roles besides just that, within the Air Force, and within our military and our national security footprint, said Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-02). The base is in Rep. Mike Turner's 10th district, which prompted him to work with Senators Brown and Rob Portman to convince the Air Force to choose Wright-Patt. Turner and Brown said in statements that this decision is a testament to the workforce already there, and Ohio's growing role in protecting the United States. The entire Buckeye congressional delegation signed this letter back in April, making the case for Wright-Patt. Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06) served 27 years in the Air Force and said it's a big deal this base… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/columbus-state-receives-31-million-to-create-pathways-to-careers-in | Columbus State Receives $3.1 Million to Create Pathways to Careers in Health | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Joyce Beatty | B001281 | beatty.house.gov | legacy | Columbus State Community College has been awarded a $3.1 million U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration grant to increase the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged central Ohio high school students entering healthcare-related professions. The college's Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) has a goal within the next five years to place 1,125 students into allied health care education pathways serving students from Columbus City, South-Western City, and Whitehall City schools, as well as undergraduates and adult/nontraditional students, according to a press release. Students considered economically disadvantaged will come from a family with a low-income level. Participants considered educationally disadvantaged are first-generation college students or students in a high school with a low graduation rate. Columbus State staff and faculty were present at a special information session on Dec. 7, which gathered students, families, teachers, and community members at Columbus City Schools' Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center.Dr. Terrence Brown, Chairperson of Veterinary Imaging and Surgical Technology Programs and a former HCOP participant, welcomed attendees and announced the initiative had received an accolade from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. Dr. Curt Laird, Dean of the Division of Health and Human Services at Columbus State, endorsed HCOP as a pipeline to success for students seeking to pursue health care-associated careers. Health care opportunities in [the region] are, to use a pun,healthyright now. You have plenty of job opportunities, and we have certain degree programs at Columbus State that, if you do what you're supposed to do and you graduate, I can tell you you'll have a job waiting, Laird said. It's a great time to be interested in Health and Human Services and in the HCOP program. The HCOP grant affords studentsaccess to mentoring, counseling, and pre-college assistance along with career, academic, and financial aid advising. Workshops will provide guidance on applying … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-presses-federal-agencies-to-prioritize-studies-on-health-effects-of-firefighters-exposure-to-pfas-chemical | Brown Presses Federal Agencies to Prioritize Studies on Health Effects of Firefighters’ Exposure to PFAS Chemical | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | As CDC, ATSDR Opt Not to Include Firefighters in National PFAS Study, Brown Joins Bipartisan Letter Pushing Agencies to Do More Friday, December 14, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today,U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown joined a group of bipartisan colleagues in a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), requesting that the agencies take additional steps to ensure that the health effects of occupational exposure to per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), particularly in firefighters, are sufficiently studied. Brown's letter is in response to ATSDR Director Patrick Breysse's announcement that firefighters will not be included in an ATSDR study on the health impacts of PFAS. Firefighters, both military and civilian, work in environments that have higher exposure to PFAS, which are found in firefighting foam. Firefighters are a vital component of our nation's emergency response system and risk their lives to protect the communities they serve. There is a critical need to better understand how PFAS workplace exposure among firefighters may affect the health of these heroes and their families, wrote the Senators. ATSDR operates under the CDC. The PFAS health impact study allows for the agencies to investigate the human health effects of PFAS contamination through a number of exposure pathways, including those encountered by firefighters. However earlier this year, ATSDR announced that firefighters would not be included in the study. In their letter, the Senators request that the agencies ensure future studies investigating the potential health effects from PFAS exposure include firefighters and others who are more likely to come into contact with contamination in an occupational setting. The letter can be read in full here. In September, President Trump signed a spending package that included $1 million in funds for Brown'sFirefighter Cancer Registry Act,which requiresthe Centers for Disease Control and Pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-sanders-urge-boeing-to-end-practice-of-firing-and-intimidating-workers-who-have-elected-to-unionize | Brown, Sanders Urge Boeing to End Practice of Firing & Intimidating Workers Who Have Elected to Unionize | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Previously Urged Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize & Begin Collectively Bargaining with Them Friday, December 14, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) today wrote a letter to Boeing in which they urged the company to stop any efforts to intimidate, harass, or terminate their employees as an effort to undermine their federally protected right to join a union. In June, Boeing flight readiness technicians in North Charleston, South Carolina elected to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), and proceeded to select representatives to ensure their voices are heard at the negotiating table. However, Boeing continues to challenge this election and has instead pursued a campaign of intimidation against the flight readiness technicians. In fact, six of the technicians have been terminated at the plant. It is alarming that instead of negotiating with the IAMAW, Boeing has instead pursued a campaign of intimidation against the flight readiness technicians. We understand that six of the technicians have been terminated at the plant. We understand further that all were involved in the successful effort of the flight readiness technicians to form a union and elect the IAMAW as their representative in collective bargaining. According to the union, terminations of flight readiness technicians are extremely rare. Before the recent terminations, only one had been fired since the plant opened in 2015. In contrast, the recent rash of firings has taken place in a two-month period, the Senators wrote in their letter. Brown and Sanders urged Boeing to drop these tactics, reinstate the six terminated workers, recognize their chosen representative in the IAMAW, and begin collective bargaining immediately. In August, Brown led a group of 23 Senators in urging Boeing to drop its appeal of the election where Boeing flight technicians in North Charleston successfully elected union leadership to re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-thune-secure-improvements-to-agriculture-risk-coverage-program-in-2018-farm-bill | Brown, Thune Secure Improvements to Agriculture Risk Coverage Program in 2018 Farm Bill | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Worked to Make the ARC Program more Workable for Midwest Farmers Friday, December 14, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and John Thune (R-SD), both members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that this week they secured bipartisan improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) Program in the 2018 Farm Bill. Ohio farmers need effective risk management tools particularly when facing several years of low commodity prices. These updates to the ARC program will better protect against both low prices or lower than expected yields, said Brown. The improvements in this bill will better protect Ohio soybean and corn growers from risks outside their control. This bipartisan bill builds on the reforms of the 2014 Farm Bill and is good for farmers and good for taxpayers. I'm glad the House and Senate came together to put the agriculture community ahead of politics and act on this important legislation. This pro-agriculture farm bill, which includes key improvements to the ARC program, will help give South Dakota farmers and ranchers greater economic certainty and will allow them to focus on what's most important in their line of work: growing crops and raising livestock, said Thune. The bill will improve the ARC Program by modifying the payment calculation and other parts of the program to improve its safety net potential. By providing more equitable support prices that are reflective of the actual market value for all crops and using a 10-year market price average as a cap on reference prices, the Brown-Thune provision would take an important step toward ensuring farm programs are more fiscally responsible for taxpayers. The bill would also ensure that payments are not being made for base acres on land that is no longer being planted with commodity crops. Beginning farmers would, for the first time since 2002, have a new opportunity, based on planting history, to become eligible for new or additional base acres on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=BE4CC8E1-2B17-4C84-B5EB-9CA6141D6804 | On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights How PSI Investigative Report Resulted in Lower Prices for Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the bipartisan Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report, which was highlighted on 60 Minutes, that found the drug manufacturer kalo increased the price of its opioid overdose reversal drug by more than 600 percent to capitalize on the opportunity of opioid overdose at epidemic levels. Following the PSI report and a 60 Minutes segment, kalo announced plans to take steps to reduce the price of its naloxone auto-injector from $4,100 per unit down to $178. Transcript of his remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. This evening I want to talk a little about the nexus of high prescription drug costs and the opioid epidemic that has gripped my state and our country. It's the number one public health crisis in America today. It's a story of greed, frankly, and it's a story of the need for some fixes here in Congress to keep it from happening again. With regard to the opioid crisis, I think that the degree that this is affecting our communities is well documented. 72,000 Americans died last year from overdoses from drugs. This is a high water mark for our country. It's a grim statistics. More than two-thirds of those overdose deaths include what's called opioids. This would be heroin, prescription drugs and painkillers, and also the new synthetic opioidsthe fentanyl, which is responsible for most of the opioid deaths. I think we've made good progress over the past couple of years here in Congress in passing new legislation to help address this problemnew innovative ways to get people into treatment, longer-term recovery, which we know works well in some instances, and to do a better job on prevention and education. I do think those numbers will begin to turn around, but they haven't yet. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, which we passed in 2016, is starting to work. The CURES Act is starting to work. And most recently the president signed legislation to try to reduce the influ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=CA5FE7C8-A466-4D2C-89F4-E751254FE2B8 | On Senate Floor, Portman Honors Retiring Senator Bob Corker | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) recognized the career of Senator Bob Corker (R-TN). Portman is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which Senator Corker chairs. In his speech, Portman said, I can tell you with certainty that during Chairman Corker's tenure on the Foreign Relations Committee, our allies around the world have benefited and our adversaries have been held accountable. That's his approach. Pretty simple. Transcript of his remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. Mr. President, today on the floor the Senate voted on legislation dealing with Saudi Arabia, two issues, the death of journalist Khashoggi and also the ongoing and tragic war in Yemen. You may have seen on the floor somebody who helped orchestrate this debate. I thought it was a healthy debate. I thought it was good. People offered amendments, offered the opportunity to discuss their amendments and debate them in full. I appreciate the fact that at the end of the day, the Senate voted by an overwhelming margin, in fact by unanimous consent, for a resolution that I think sends a clear signal to Saudi Arabia, to our other partners in the region, and, frankly, to the Trump administration. The person who was orchestrating this, you may have seen down on the floor of the Senate, is the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His name is Bob Corker. Senator Corker is leaving after this week, assuming Congress is going to be out of session after this week or next week. And I think we will. He's chosen to retire, not to run for reelection. So come January, we'll have another senator from Tennessee who will be joining us. But Bob Corker is going to go back into the private sector. So today I want to talk a little about Chairman Corker, the person you saw on the floor if you were watching earlier, and a friend but also a very valued member of the United States Senate. The reason other people aren't on the floor talking about him right now is that he chose not to give a depa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398960 | Latta Votes to Support Ohio Farmers with the Passage of Farm Bill | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Robert Latta | L000566 | latta.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues inpassing the Agriculture Improvement Act Conference Report, bipartisan legislation tosupport United States farmers. After passing the Senate yesterday, the legislation now heads to the President's desk. The Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the Farm Bill, will keep in place important crop insurance programs which allow farmers to purchase policies that protect them against financial ruin brought by disease, drought, or othercatastrophicevents. In addition, the bill includes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, legislation authored by Latta, to expand access to rural broadband so more farmers can use technology that is safer, more efficient, and sustainable. Farmers in Northwest and West Central Ohio help feed the United States and the world, and this legislation will provide needed certainty, said Latta. This bill provides farmers, agriculture producers, and rural communities with a number of tools to help them be successful and improve productivity and sustainability. The inclusion of the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act will also help farmers utilize the newest technology that can ensure they are able to farm in a more efficient, safer, and sustainable manner. Needed reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were also included the bill. For instance, the legislation creates a database so states can track a person's history on and off SNAP benefits. It also eliminates the multiple issuances of SNAP coverage over state lines. The Farm Bill was endorsed by a number of organizations including the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Corn and Wheat Association, Ohio Soybean Association, National Wildlife Federation, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398860 | HOUSE PASSES CHABOT LEGISLATION TO CONDEMN BURMESE MILITARY AND TO FREE REUTERS JOURNALISTS | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steven Chabot | C000266 | chabot.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the House passed H.Res. 1091, whichdeems the Burmese Military's atrocities against the Rohingya to be genocide andcalls on the Government ofBurma to releaseReutersjournalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oowho weresentenced to seven years imprisonmentfortheirinvestigation into these atrocities: Over the past year, I have worked with many of my colleagues across the aisle to raise awareness, write letters to the Administration, and introduce legislation about the Burmese Military's frenetic assault on human rights that occurred in Rakhine State, Burma. That is why, I asked my colleagues to stand with me and affirm that the Burmese military's actions were genocide against the Rohingya people and that the Burmese government's imprisonment of two Reuters journalists is patently unjust. I applaud my colleagues for standing with me and passing this important humanitarian legislation. The legislationdoes the following: Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces. Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists and political prisoners. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398861 | Chabot, Connolly Introduce Bipartisan Global Health Security Act | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Steven Chabot | C000266 | chabot.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representatives Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced the bipartisan Global Health Security Act, which reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting global health security. The legislation is cosponsored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Ami Bera (D-Calif.), and Ann Wagner (R-Mo.). The Global Health Security Act seeks to address two main issues that U.S. global health security staffing and activities are largely reliant on an executive order and not specifically supported in law, and that the U.S. needs a permanent designated official responsible for coordinating the interagency response to a global health security emergency. Republican and Democratic presidents alike have recognized the critical importance of global health security from President Obama's role in launching the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) to President Trump's National Security Strategy and National Biodefense Strategy. The Global Health Security Act codifies U.S. investments in the ability to prepare for and respond to public health threats and reduce or prevent their spread across borders. In particular, this bill bolsters U.S. commitments under the Global Health Security Agenda, which is a multilateral initiative to build countries' capacity to manage infectious disease threats and elevate heath security as a global priority. Saving lives from the next global pandemic starts with investing in preparedness before it strikes,said Rep. Gerald E. Connolly. As we've seen time and time again, diseases do not respect borders, and global health crises have immense security, economic, and humanitarian consequences. Our legislation recognizes the critical role of U.S. leadership in international health security, enshrines U.S. global health se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://davidson.house.gov/2018/12/davidson-pens-op-ed-pushing-reforms-food-stamp-policy | Davidson Pens Op-Ed Pushing Reforms to Food-Stamp Policy | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Warren Davidson | D000626 | davidson.house.gov | davidson | https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | In an op-ed for the National Review, Congressman Warren Davidson writes that the farm bill Congress passed yesterday should have included more reforms to benefit farmers and welfare recipients. He explains that approximately 80 percent of the farm bill will be spent on food stamps, with only 20 percent directed to the farm economy. Congressman Davidson introduced a bill last year to consolidate more than 90 welfare programs which cost taxpayers almost $1 trillion a year. Every year Congressman Davidson hosts Farm Forum in Piqua, Ohio. The event, which was started by former Congressman John Boehner, gives those involved in farming the opportunity to hear industry experts share updates in agriculture from across the state as well as nationally. Click here to read Congressman Davidson’s op-ed. It’s Time to Reform Food-Stamp Policy With no work requirements, the farm bill offers more of the same A strong farming industry is vital to America’s economy and national security. With the ongoing tariff battle, there is no question that some federal assistance can help protect America’s farm economy. However, the farm bill passed yesterday by Congress undermines the interests of America’s taxpayers. During the Great Depression, farm subsidies were created to keep family farms afloat and ensure a stable national food supply. Today, the farm bill has less to do with helping family farms than with maintaining the status quo and administering a plethora of food-assistance poverty programs as if the economy were still in crisis. According to the Congressional Budget Office, total farm-bill spending from 2018 to 2028 is estimated to be $867 billion. Approximately 80 percent of that will be spent on food stamps, with only 20 percent directed to the farm economy. The farm bill should really be renamed the food-stamp bill. According to data from the Department of Agriculture, at a time when the economy is thriving and unemployment is at its lowest level in decades, more than 40 million people in the U.S. are using food stamp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://fudge.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1978 | Congresswoman Fudge Statement on Proposed Changes to Ohio Early Voting Hours | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcia Fudge | F000455 | fudge.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Fudge Statement on Proposed Changes to Ohio Early Voting Hours WASHINGTON Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) releases the following statement on proposed cutbacks to Ohio's early voting hours: It is deeply disappointing the Ohio State Legislature is once again considering restricting Ohioans' access to the ballot box. I strongly urge the legislature to keep the Monday before election day voting and increase weekend voting hours. The right to vote is not a commodity to be traded, it is a constitutional right. Early voting is essential to the diverse voting populations across the state that include students, the elderly, urban residents and communities of color. Ohio legislators should set an example for other states and increase opportunities for Americans to vote, not create additional obstacles to the ballot box. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gibbs.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gibbs-statement-farm-bill-passage | Gibbs Statement on Farm Bill Passage | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Bob Gibbs | G000563 | gibbs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Shortly after passage of HR 2, the Farm Bill, Congressman Bob Gibbs released the following statement: American farmers have faced several years of a difficult agriculture economy with depressed crop prices. This bill helps America continue to grow and raise the world's safest, most abundant food supply. This Farm Bill maintains the agricultural safety net without adding any net new spending. Additionally, some improvements were made to the SNAP program, including initiatives to assist beneficiaries find work. I was also successful in adding anti-abuse provisions to shorten length of time SNAP benefits are frozen for lack of use, and reduces from twelve to nine months the amount of time before unused SNAP benefits are removed from an account. I was also able to include a provision to promote responsible fertilizer application modeled after Ohio's successful 4R program to protect water quality. This Farm Bill was not perfect, but included conservative reforms while preserving nutrition assistance and insurance support. I am glad to see this strong bipartisan effort pass the House. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ukraine-caucus-co-chairs-passage-ukraine-related-bills-house-face | Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs on Passage of Ukraine Related Bills in House in Face of Escalating Russian Aggression | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Marcy Kaptur | K000009 | kaptur.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Chairs, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Andy Harris (R-MD), Sander Levin (D-MI), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) issued a statement after the House of Representatives unanimously passed three Ukraine-related bills in the face of Russia's military escalation in the Kerch Strait. We applaud the passage of the H.Res. 1162, which condemns Russia's brazen aggression against Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait. This same week, the House unanimously passed, H.Res.931, which recognizes the grave crime of the Holodomor Famine-Genocide against the Ukrainian people. We also applaud the passage of H.Res. 1035, which expresses the House's unanimous opposition to Nord Stream II as a Russian ploy to weaponize energy against Ukraine. These bills send a clear, bipartisan message to the Ukrainian people that we stand in strong solidarity against Russian aggression. We thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel for their continued leadership on these critical issues. Tragically, Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin continues to test the resolve of NATO and the western alliance, and seeks to slowly but surely whittle away the Ukrainian people's sovereignty and its democratic progress. History shows us that appeasement only emboldens dictators. We urge the international community to raise the costs on Russia due to its escalation and aggression against the people of Ukraine. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/gallery/photos/sen-browns-constituent-coffee-12-13-18 | Sen. Brown's Constituent Coffee 12-13-18 | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Sherrod Brown | B000944 | www.brown.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=30110D16-3BCD-41E9-8309-99DE8DB9F873 | Portman Statement on the Conflict in Yemen | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement on the conflict in Yemen and his support for a resolution authored by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-TN): I strongly support efforts to halt the fighting in Yemen and that's why I support, and have cosponsored, a resolution authored by Chairman Corker. The Corker resolution expresses our firm belief that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has acted in ways that undermine not only its security, but also our strategic relationship. It states clearly that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and urges the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure appropriate accountability for all those responsible. It also strongly urges the Saudi Coalition to lead the effort in negotiating an immediate ceasefire in Yemen and take concrete steps toward ending this humanitarian crisis. There must be a negotiated end to the fighting in Yemen, and the Saudi government must clearly understand that as a strategic ally of the United States, it has a responsibility to act in ways that promote democracy, human rights, and stability in the region. There is no doubt that the United States-Saudi Arabia relationship is important to United States national security and economic interests, but I believe we must send a message to the administration that we need a stronger response on this issue, one that supports holding the government of Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions and supports an end to the conflict in Yemen. That's why I support the Corker resolution. Text of the resolution is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=45342F2A-DCF9-4E6D-A258-4A6C036FA9EF | On Fox News, Portman Talks China Trade, Border Security, & the Ongoing Mueller Investigation | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | In an interview with Fox News'Neil Cavutoyesterday afternoon, Senator Portman discussed the ongoing trade negotiations with China and how to hold the country accountable when it cheats on trade. He highlighted the need for a bipartisan agreement on tighter border security and discussed his hope for a resolution rather than a government shutdown. He also made clear we should allow Mueller to finish his investigation without any political interference. Excerpts of his interview can be found below and a video can be found here: PORTMAN ON A POTENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA: When I was U.S. Trade Representative, we had our battles with China. We won some and lost some but I think you're right, that things are going better. The last couple of weeks they've been better because we have a process now and we have one person in charge, and that's the current USTR Bob Lighthizer. But second, you're right to be skeptical because sometimes we hear announcements of great progress and then the reality doesn't follow. I think it's trust but verify. Overall, the market reacted properly by going up some today. PORTMAN ON HOW TO HOLD CHINA ACCOUNTABLE ON TRADE: Just follow up. We're not the greatest on following through on being sure that the commitments are kept. Second, it has to be based on market conditions. So the fact that they're saying they're going to buy more soybeans should make us happy only because our soybeans, on a question of price and quality, are the best in the world. So yeah, we can trust that because it's in their interest to buy our soybeans. They had wisely put a lot of soybeans in and other commodities in storage. So they had the ability not to buy from us. Yeah, they bought some from other countries, but frankly, we're still producing a quality at a price that makes it advantageous for them. That's in all of our interests and generally speaking in trade, that's when it works better. The market condition, generally, ends up being the thing that leads to a better result for both parties. PORTMAN … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=4F06DAED-2126-448C-8908-FF5325B05955 | On Fox Business, Portman Pushes GM to Bring New Production to Lordstown & Highlights Reduced Price for Overdose Reversal Drug | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | During an interview with Fox Business' Varney & Company this morning, Senator Portman discussed his frustration and disappointment over General Motors' decision to close down the plant in Lordstown, Ohio, and urged the company to bring production of one of its upcoming electric vehicles to the plant. He released a statement earlier this month on the company's decision and met with GM CEO Mary Barra to press her to keep the plant open. Portman also discussed his report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which he chairs, into drug manufacturing company kalo, how it increased the price of its life-saving overdose reversal drug by more than 600 percent, and then its decision to reverse course and reduce the price to $178, down from $4,100 per unit. Excerpts of his interview can be found below and a video can be found here: PORTMAN ON CHANCES OF GM REVERSING THEIR DECISION TO CLOSE LORDSTOWN PLANT: Well I hope it's good because that plant has been terrific for GM. As you may know, Stuart, JD Power 2018this yearsaid it was GM's best plant in terms of quality, with the least defects, so the plant has produced well for General Motors. It's a huge asset and I can't believe they would just walk away. So we think workforce deserves to have a chance to build a new product. I understand that the Chevy Cruze isn't selling well, that's a market condition. We get that but we also understand the fact that this community and these workers have done their part for GM and we want to have the opportunity to show it again. So my hope is, as GM is talking about building 20 new electric vehicles, that's 20 new models, in the next five years alone, that they give us a chance to build one or more of those models in Youngstown. So we're continuing conversations with them and I hope they'll be successful. The other part of this, you and I both strongly support tax reform because our tax system was broken and part of it was to increase investment in America, by the way General Motors did very well with that.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=854D9251-B37D-480B-A46C-973BF84B2FFA | Portman Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reform Process for Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims in Congress | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Senate for passing bipartisan legislation to reform the process for pursuing claims of sexual harassment or other workplace discrimination experienced on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives also passed the legislation and it is now ready for the president's signature. Portman issued the following statement: The American people have every right to expect the highest standards of ethical conduct from their elected leaders, and I'm pleased that both parties worked together to pass this important legislation. Taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize harassment settlements that involve members of Congress, and this bill ensures that members are held personally accountable for their misconduct. It goes without saying that harassment of any kind has no place in our society and should not be tolerated. This bill will improve the policies and procedures in place to increase transparency, strengthen accountability, and better protect victims of harassment in the workplace. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398958 | Latta Applauds Veterans Legislation Approved by U.S. House of Representatives | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Robert Latta | L000566 | latta.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is applauding the passage of legislation he supported, the Veterans Benefit and Transition Act, to authorize a host of veterans programs. The bill passed by voice vote and now heads to the Senate. Included in the bill are reforms and fixes that will help veterans in the transition process out of the military and increase benefits. It also would aide veterans, service members, and family members with issues that often arise due to military service. For instance, the legislation prohibits schools from placing penalties or burdens on students as a result of the VA failing to pay GI bill payments on time. The bill also allows military members to end cell phone, cable, and Internet contracts if they are forced to move as part of their military service. It also would allow leases to be broken for the spouses of service members who were killed as a result of their service. The Veterans Benefit and Transition Act contains numerous provisions to help our service members, veterans, and their family members, said Latta. Our country asks many of these men and women to move to different parts of the country and the world, and that can often result in unforeseen costs and hassles. This legislation will help our troops with many of the issues that these moves bring. It also reauthorizes veteran education programs, improves programs to combat veteran homelessness, and outlines ways to improve VA medical facilities. Our veterans and service members serve our country with honor, and this bill will help us keep the promises made to them. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398959 | Latta Helps Pass Legislation to Address Maternal Mortality | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Robert Latta | L000566 | latta.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues yesterday inpassing H.R. 1318, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, to address the high rate of maternal mortality in the United States. This bipartisan billwould establish a Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRCs) in each state toidentify trends and risk factors, and develop recommendations for appropriate interventions to reduce maternal deaths in the future. Latta recentlyquestioned expertsat an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing about the high maternal mortality rate in the U.S. and specifically women that live in rural areas with less access to hospital obstetric services. The witnesses testified that both maternity care deserts and the opioid crisis are issues that need to be addressed. The loss of a young woman because of pregnancy or childbirth complications is heartbreaking, said Latta. Tragically, the United States is the only developed country in the world where the maternal mortality rate is trending upwards. We need to understand why this is occurring and take action to find solutions. This legislation will help us better grasp why the maternal mortality rate is so high, what communities are most at risk, and what actions would be most effective to reversing this alarming trend. The United States is ranked 47th globally for its maternal mortality rate, and theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 60% of all maternal deaths are preventable. The CDC also found that the U.S. maternal mortality rate has increased from 7.2 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1999 to 18 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2014. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://davidson.house.gov/2018/12/davidson-applauds-more-money-going-opportunity-zones | Davidson Applauds More Money Going to Opportunity Zones | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | OH | Warren Davidson | D000626 | davidson.house.gov | davidson | https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Warren Davidson, member of the Financial Services Committee, applauded President Trump’s executive order creating the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. “I look forward to this new Council expediting dollars to low-income communities to spark business growth and create jobs. Opportunity Zones are another example of a tax reform win that benefits Ohio families and American businesses. These Zones are an opportunity for distressed communities to tap a multitrillion-dollar pool of capital to support a wide range of opportunities for economic development. I applaud President Trump for creating this Council and for appointing HUD Secretary Carson to lead these efforts.” In April, Congressman Davidson submitted a list of census tracts in Ohio to the IRS in which he recommended for designation as Opportunity Zones. These included tracts located within the cities of Piqua, Middletown, Hamilton, Fairfield, and Springfield. You can read the letter here. Background: President Trump hosted an event at the White House today where he signed an executive order to create the new Council, which will be led by HUD Secretary Ben Carson. Opportunity Zones were created by a provision in last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The goal of Opportunity Zones is to attract investment for new businesses and jobs in underserved areas. The purpose of the new Council is to improve revitalization efforts by streamlining, coordinating, and targeting existing Federal programs to economically distressed areas, including Opportunity Zones. Read more about the new Council here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
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