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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://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"> </span> where you'd like the value to be populated. Non-breaking space within span tags -   - 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.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://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://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://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"> </span> where you'd like the value to be populated. Non-breaking space within span tags -   - 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://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.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://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"> </span> where you'd like the value to be populated. Non-breaking space within span tags -   - 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://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.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://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://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.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://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://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://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
https://turner.house.gov/2018/12/turner-works-for-central-state-university-access-to-federal-funding TURNER Works for Central State University Access to Federal Funding 2018-12-12 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-works-for-central-state-university-access-to-federal-funding TURNER Works for Central State University Access to Federal Funding 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Michael Turner T000463 turner.house.gov     legacy Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill conference report, including language Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) pushed for to allow Central State University to receive equal federal funding. The language is the first step in ensuring a level playing field between all historically black 1890 land-grant institutions. Without this fix, Central State University was disadvantaged and unable to receive the same level of federal funding as other historically black colleges. Central State was missing out on federal funding due to the inequality of how the university was being recognized in a funding formula, said Congressman Turner. Obviously, that was an injustice. Due to my advocacy, the Farm Bill now corrects that error and increases the amount of the formula funding Central State will be able to receive from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. I want to thank Senators Brown and Portman for our great teamwork to accomplish this. I'm proud this bill is going to the President's desk, and now more federal dollars will be invested in our community. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400554 Wenstrup Statement on Passage of Farm Bill 2018-12-12 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 the House passed the Farm Bill, as agreed upon by the House and Senate. This legislation works to address the decline in farming stability over the last five years and makes reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to encourage work: House Republicans created great opportunities for able-bodied Americans seeking to break beyond generational poverty through employment and job training. Traditionally poorly-structured federal poverty assistance programs have held many Americans back. While I am disappointed that not all of the House-passed reforms are included in the final package, this bill did include many reforms that will enhance opportunities. As well, this legislation cracks down on program abuses and increases the focus on Americans seeking to join the workforce. Importantly, this legislation will give American farmers greater certainty and stability. Positively, this legislation strengthens crop insurance and other programs that farmers in Ohio's Second District need to continue feeding our nation and the world, said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=72C28EAB-4EFC-464B-BDBA-27B7567549AC Senate Passes Portmans 21st Century IDEA Act, Now Headed for Presidents Signature 2018-12-12 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 legislation he authored the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience (IDEA) Act with a unanimous vote last night. It will now head to the president's desk to be signed into law. The legislation is designed to improve citizens' interaction with the federal government online, while reducing the cost of assistance from federal agencies. This bill will modernize the way the federal government delivers services online, increase efficiency, and reduce costs for taxpayers, and I'm pleased it passed the Senate unanimously, said Senator Portman. 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. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=75D19C73-8330-4BD4-9913-623951DBEA9C Portman, Leahy Announce Second Chance Reauthorization Act to Help Ex-Offenders Incorporated into Criminal Justice Reform Package 2018-12-12 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, has been incorporated into 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 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 $23 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 has been incorporated into the bipartisan criminal justice reform bill. This important law helps break the cycle of incarceration through drug treatment and job training programs, and it helps former inmates live up to their God-given potential. It also makes our communities safer and saves taxpayer dollars, Portman said. This law has changed thousands of lives in Ohio and across the country showing that the mistakes of our past should not define the potential for our future. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the First Step Act so we can renew and strengthen the Second Chance Act and help more ex-offenders become p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=ADB22014-E3CC-4E5E-AC21-FFAEA0D0E221 After Portman-Carper PSI Investigative Report Exposed Price Hikes of More Than 600 Percent, Drug Manufacturer Kalo Reduces Price of Naloxone Drug 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Drug ManufacturerKaloPlans to Take Steps to Lower the Price of its Naloxone Auto-Injector to $178 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tom Carper (D-DE), the chairman and ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today reacted to the news that drug manufacturer kaloplanned to take steps to reduce the price of its naloxone auto-injector to $178, down from $4,100 per unit. Portman and Carper previously led an investigation into the cost of the company's naloxone product which is a naloxone delivery device used to revive individuals who overdose on opioids. This news is a positive step forward and I'm hopeful that it will increase access to naloxone, a critically-important overdose reversal drug that has saved tens of thousands of lives,saidSenator Portman.The Subcommittee will continue its efforts to lower prescription drug costs and protect taxpayer-funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Life-saving drugs should not be out of reach for those that need them most, especially in the midst of a deadly public health crisis,said Senator Carper. The news that Kaleo will make their naloxone drug more affordable, following our investigation, is a step in the right direction, and this step should serve as a teachable moment for other drug manufacturers. This move also reinforces the importance of substantive and bipartisan investigations that help to ensure that the public has the full picture when it comes to such important and costly issues. I'm pleased that Senator Portman and I can work together to get at the truth, and I am confident we will continue to do the work necessary to ensure that loopholes in our system cannot be exploited at the expense of patients and taxpayers. On November 18, Portman and Carper released the findings of a new investigative report, which were also highlighted on CBS News'60 Minutes, detailing how drug manufacturer kaloexploited the opioid crisis by increasing the price of its naloxone drug EVZIO by more than 600 percent by 2016 (from th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399573 Bill Johnson Statement on New WOTUS Rule 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement of support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new proposed definition of waters of the United States: share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement of support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new proposed definition of waters of the United States: When the Trump Administration announced in 2017 they were repealing the onerous Obama-era WOTUS rule, I had a simple request - that the EPA would go back to the drawing board, and write a rule that protects our water, while at the same time protecting small businesses (such as farms) and the rights of individual land owners. With today's announcement by the EPA, that has happened. The new proposal, completed with much consultation and input from key stakeholders, presents a commonsense approach that provides clarity for landowners, farmers, energy producers, and more. Additionally, the new straightforward regulations make it much easier for the public to understand where the Clean Water Act applies and where it does not. States authorities already regulate waters within their borders. This proposal gives the states more clarity, and recognizes and respects their rights to regulate and manage their water resources. For instance, the Ohio EPA does a great job, because they live and work here in Ohio where they depend on the cleanliness of our water resources - they want to protect their families and neighbors, and they know the area best. The bottom line is that the people of Eastern and Southeastern Ohio, especially our farmers, don't need federal bureaucrats in Washington inspecting and regulating their puddles and ditches. President Trump, Administrator Wheeler, and Assistant Secretary James get that. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398957 Latta-Authored Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act Included in Farm Bill 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy The Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, legislation authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) to help Northwest Ohio farmers, has been included in Farm Bill legislation agreed to by a Conference Committee. The legislation was included in the House-passed Farm Bill, H.R. 2, earlier this year. The Conference Committee was created to negotiate and iron out the differences in the Farm Bills passed by the House and Senate. The Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act will expand access to rural broadband so more farmers can use technology that is safer, more efficient, and sustainable.Precision agriculture is the use of cutting-edge innovation like self-driving machinery, the Internet of Things (IoT), drones, and satellite imagery to more efficiently and effectively farm. The bill begins the process of identifying and recommending policies to help the agricultural community use this innovation by expanding access to rural broadband. I've talked with farmers throughout Ohio's 5th Congressional District that are utilizing advanced technologies to improve farm productivity and sustainability, and it's making a big difference, said Latta. However, it's clear that the agricultural community is at a disadvantage compared to other sectors because they are in rural areas that often have limited access to high-speed Internet. It's critical that we close the Digital Divide' to ensure that the agricultural community can fully utilize this cutting-edge technology. I'm glad to see this legislation included in the Farm Bill compromise that was ironed outbetween the House and Senate. The bill establishes the Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States, which will operate under the direction of the FCC and in collaboration with USDA. The Task Force must be comprised of agricultural producers, Internet service providers, satellite industry, precision agriculture equipment manufacturers, and local and state government representatives. The duties of the Task… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chabot.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398859 Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus Recognizes TIME Magazines 2018 Person of the Year 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steven Chabot C000266 chabot.house.gov     legacy Washington DC Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH), released a joint statement in recognition of TIME Magazine's 2018 Person of the Year: At least 52 journalists have been murdered in 2018. This year TIME Magazine honors reporters who fought to preserve freedom of thought. Their courage, and ultimate sacrifice, must never be forgotten. We must continue to support Guardians around the world and our nation's First Amendment. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=6035037A-B3CC-46A2-8B1F-500E2DBB3B7B Portman, Brown Press For Answers From GM on Future of Lordstown Plant, Supply Chain Impacts 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Both Ohio Senators have Committed to Continuing to Push GM to Keep Workers on the Job WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today penned a letter to General Motors CEO Mary Barra in which they demanded answers on the future of the Lordstown plant. The Senators have continually urged GM to invest in this highly productive facility, rather than shutter its doors. In the letter, they demanded answers on the potential job and supply chain impacts should GM decide to pursue its disastrous decision to close the plant. The Senators argued that Lordstown workers, their families, and the impacted communities need to have the information necessary to prepare for any consequences of GM's announcement. As GM continues to evaluate the company's next steps with respect to the Lordstown plant, it is critical that the workers and communities affected by any company decisions understand the short- and long-term implications of the announcement and its full impacts. Only with complete information can the Mahoning Valley as well as the numerous Ohio businesses and communities who stand to lose jobs and investment as part the Lordstown closure effectively respond to, and recover from, changes to production at Lordstown, Portman and Brown wrote in their letter. Portman and Brown met with Barra last week following GM's announcement that it would lay off its final shift of workers and close its Lordstown plant in March of 2019. Both Ohio Senators have urged GM to work with them to save these Lordstown jobs. 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. A copy of Portman and Brown's letter to GM appears below: December 11, 2018 Mary Barra CEO General Motors Company Detroit, Michigan 48232 Dear Ms. Barra: Thank you for meeting with us last week. We are pleased that you committed to keeping an open mind about Lordstown'… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A52AD836-CD25-40FC-9247-574906F347CF Portman Praises Senate Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) voted to pass the Farm Bill Conference Report today. The measure passed by bipartisan margin of 87-13. The House passed its version on June 21, and the Senate passed its version on June 28. The two measures were then reconciled by House and Senate negotiators, and the bill approved by the Senate today will go to the president for his signature after it passes the House of Representatives. 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. This Farm Bill will help provide Ohio farmers with the certainty and predictability they deserve and promote economic development and job creation in our rural communities.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 also keep Lake Erie clean and our drinking water safe by increasingfunding for many conservation programs used by Ohioans to reduce nutrient runoff into waters like Lake Erie. This includes tripling funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) from $100 million to $300 million for the next five years.Finally, it prioritizes funding for addiction treatment for rural areas, another important step forward at the federal level in our effort to overcome the opioid crisis. I look forward to President Trump signing this legislation into law to support Ohio's farmers and our agriculture industry. NOTE: The final text of the Farm Bill Conference Report 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 tha… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=C0927489-C250-48CF-8664-C225F09596E5 Senate Passes 2018 Farm Bill With Portman, Brown Provision to Assist Central State University 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senators Secured Provision That Would Ensure Central State Receives Increased Funding From USDA That It Was Previously Denied Bill is Set to Pass House, Then Head to President's Desk for Final Signature WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that they secured a provision in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, to increase research funding for Central State University. For more than 100 years, Central State University was denied 1890 Land Grant status, meaning it was ineligible for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its innovative scientific research. Portman and Brown's provision corrects that oversight and increases the amount of formula funding that Central State will be able to receive from USDA, while not jeopardizing the funding of any other 1890 Land Grant. The House is set to pass the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, then it heads to the President's desk for final signature. Central State University serves an important role in food and ag research and development in Wilberforce and throughout Ohio, said Portman. Central State deserves to be treated in the same way as other historically black colleges when it comes to accessing federal funding under the Farm Bill, and I was pleased this important amendment was included. Our amendment is a commonsense fix to a historical oversight, and it will ensure that one of Ohio's great universities gets its fair share of federal education dollars,said Brown. Learn more about the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398956 Latta Statement on FBI Arrests in Toledo 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after arrests were made in connection with national security threats in Lucas County. I commend the actions by law enforcement that may have saved lives in Toledo. The early reports indicate that the planners of these proposed attacks were seeking to kill and injure innocent people. These planned attacks are alarming in their callousness and depravity, and we are thankful for the actions of the FBI, the Toledo Police, and the Northwest Ohio Joint Terrorism Task Force. In light of the fact that one of the suspects was targeting local Synagogues, we stand with the Jewish Community in the face of these threats. After the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh and other recent anti-Semitic actions, we understand the pain and worry that many in this community are feeling. Anti-Semitism has no place in our country, and we will stand firm in our resolve to prevent hateful attacks. We must stay vigilant. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399704 Choosing to Serve 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy In the late 1830s, an Ohioan who would go on to be a Civil War hero and President of the United States was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. There was just one issue: he did not know that his father had submitted his name for consideration. share: f t From left to right: John VerDow, Jacob Nauman, Tyler Goodwin, Jason June, Emma Wood, Rep. Steve Stivers, Kennedy Turnbull, Joseph Orlando, Gavin Shafer, Kieran Place, Andrew Dombrowski. Not Pictured: Jacob Hamilton, William Ciesinski, Abigail BallIn the late 1830s, an Ohioan who would go on to be a Civil War hero and President of the United States was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. There was just one issue: he did not know that his father had submitted his name for consideration. Despite this situation and less than superior grades Ulysses S. Grant became a cadet and received a degree from West Point, later becoming a pivotal figure in the Union's efforts against the Confederacy and a renowned President of the United States. While times have changed and parents are no longer sending their kids without their knowledge, the rich tradition of our military academies has continued with students across the country making the choice to serve. Last week, I got to participate in one of the highest honors I have as a Member of Congress by nominating 13 students to West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Naval Academy. Students from four counties and 10 different schools were nominated, and now go on to the next step of selection with the academies. I believe these students represent some of the brightest and best across our country. These are students who are choosing to undertake some of the most rigorous coursework you can at the university level. They are choosing to stay in shape and complete challenging physical fitness tests. Most importantly, they are choosing… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399720 Stivers to serve as House Municipal Finance Caucus co-chair 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, will co-chair the House Municipal Finance Caucus, according to a statement released on Dec. 10 by current caucus co-chairman Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md. share: f t Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, will co-chair the House Municipal Finance Caucus, according to a statement released on Dec. 10 by current caucus co-chairman Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md.Stivers replaces Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Ill., who failed to win re-election this fall. More than 10 national associations representing the full spectrum of municipal finance stakeholders, including the American Public Power Association, issued a statement congratulating Stivers on his new position as co-chair. Congressman Stivers is particularly suited to join in leading the caucus, with years of experience in finance through his work in the private sector, the Ohio State Senate, and the U.S. House, the statement said. Formed in 2016 by Ruppersberger and Hultgren, the caucus has grown to more than 40 members of the House of Representatives, including Stivers. Thanks to the leadership of Congressmen Hultgren and Ruppersberger, the caucus has continually engaged the legislative process to ensure that states and local government have access to robust financing tools, the associations said in their statement. The caucus and its leaders fought to preserve tax-exempt financing during debate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and are expected to play a key role as Congress turns to legislation to help in the funding and financing of our nation's core infrastructure. Municipal bonds are the single most important tool in the country for financing new schools, hospitals, roads, fire stations and more, Ruppersberger said. Stivers has already championed efforts to refine municipal advisor regulations and I look forward to working with him to protect common sense, job-creating tools that our communities need. The Association also joined a letter of support for Stivers released by the Public Finance Network, a … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400553 House Passes Wenstrup Sponsored VA Legislation 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Brad Wenstrup W000815 wenstrup.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, including two bipartisan bills introduced by Congressman Wenstrup (H.R. 4451, H.R. 5882): Our nation made a promise to support our troops from the day they take their oath of office through their post-service careers, and the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 makes good upon that promise. The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4451) makes critical eligibility changes to VA housing programs, empowering homeless veterans to re-enter the workforce and regain self-sufficiency. The Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act (H.R. 5882) ensures that Gold Star families can quickly terminate a residential lease after the death of a service member. I thank my colleagues for supporting these bills to assist our veterans and their families, said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Watch Rep. Wenstrup's floor remarks on the Veterans Benefits and Transition 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=79633F94-4DC9-4873-ACB1-172B2388D739 Portman Praises Law Enforcement After Terrorism-Related Arrests in Toledo 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement after the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio Justin Herdman and the FBI Cleveland Field Office today announced the arrest of two individuals who were actively planning terrorist attacks on U.S. soil: I'm profoundly grateful for the FBI, the Department of Justice, our U.S. Attorney in Cleveland Justin Herdman, and all of our Ohio law enforcement partners who worked for months to apprehend these suspects and stop these terrorist attacks before they happened. These threats and attacks we've seen across our country are attacks on our values. As I've said many times, there is no place for hatred, antisemitism, bigotry, threats, or attacks of any kind on our fellow citizens, and we must all work together to live up to our values of tolerance and respect for others. NOTE: Senator Portman has been working to ensure Jewish facilities across Ohio have access to federal security grants to help improve the safety at their facilities. On October 30, Portman sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urging the Senate to pass the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Authorization Act and provide appropriate resources to help better protect synagogues and other nonprofit institutions around the country that are vulnerable to acts of terrorism. In March, the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee approved two amendments to the DHS Authorization Act authored by Senator Portman. The measure has stalled since then and Portman has called on the bipartisan Senate leadership to prioritize these efforts before the end of the year. Portman visited the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown on October 30 to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community following the horrific attack in Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 27. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=AF1ACCF2-F9F4-4CFB-9C6A-1DC75A8184A9 Portman Offers Summer Internship Program for Ohio Students 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Deadline for Applications is February 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) is accepting applications for internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. and state offices. I began my career in public service as a congressional intern and know firsthand the benefits of offering college students an exciting introduction to Congress and the workings of a Senate office said Portman. These young men and women will earn valuable experience as they assist me and my staff on our work to make a difference for Ohio. Internships are designed primarily for Ohio students who have completed at least one full year of collegiate undergraduate coursework. Interns are assigned to work alongside staff responsible for the Senator's legislative, press, and administrative operations. Session 1 of the summer internship runs from May 13th, 2019to June 21st, 2019 and Session 2 of the summer internship runs from June 24th, 2019 to August 2nd, 2019. Students who wish to apply for a summer internship may find application information on Senator Portman's website in the section titled Students. The deadline for applications for summer internships is Friday, February 15, 2019. Please contact Senator Portman's office at Portman_Internships@portman.senate.gov or 202-224-3353 for more information. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399572 Johnson Applauds Department of Transportation Award of BUILD Grant to Monroe County 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $20 million grant to Monroe County through the BUILD Grant program (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Developments): share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $20 million grant to Monroe County through the BUILD Grant program (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Developments): I was thrilled to learn Monroe County received this award, said Bill Johnson. This BUILD grant will help fund the county's Appalachia NGL Hub-Rail Transloading Project, allowing for safe and efficient transfer of natural gas from pipeline to rail. This is a major, major deal for Monroe County and Southeastern Ohio and another sign that Appalachia Ohio is on the upswing, adding good-paying jobs, and no longer a forgotten region. Earlier this year, Johnson made a personal phone call and sent a letter of support for the Monroe County BUILD Grant application to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398953 Latta Statement On Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor Attack 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese forces launched an attack on Pearl Harbor that cost thousands of lives and plunged the United States into World War II. Seventy-seven years to the day, we honor the lives lost and remember their sacrifice. In a week that saw us lose President George H.W. Bush, a member of the Greatest Generation, we also recognize the countless other Americans of that era that answered the call to defend our nation, fight in Europe, the Pacific, North Africa, and other regions around the world, and change the course of human history at a moment's notice. As the years and decades pass since the Pearl Harbor attack, may we always remember those that fought bravely that day and never forget those that perished. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398954 Latta Statement On the November Jobs Report 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the November jobs report which showed the creation of 155,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding steady at 3.7%. While November's jobs report doesn't quite reach the level of the banner reports released over the past few months, there is still much to like in terms of wage growth and labor participation. The creation of 155,000 jobs is a sustainable number that will help extend the current economic expansion into the future. The report also shows wage growth of more than 3% from a year ago. That means Americans continue to see bigger paychecks and higher incomes. The African-American unemployment rate is now the lowest on record and unemployment for women is near its historic low. Manufacturing jobs grew by 27,000, continuing strong growth in that sector. This jobs report shows that our economy remains strong, but we can't rest on our laurels. More can still be done to reduce burdensome regulations, add more permanency to our tax code, and prepare Americans for the workforce of tomorrow. As we head into a split Congress, I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to work with us to continue passing pro-growth policies that have led to this booming economy. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398955 Latta: U.S. Net Oil Exporter Status a Cause for Celebration 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is applauding the announcement that the U.S. became a net oil exporter last week for the first time in 75 years. The U.S. sold a net of 211,000 barrels a day of crude and refined products last week. The U.S. energy boom has been a result of pro-energy policies and technological advancements that have led to increased oil production across the country. Reclaiming net exporter status after 75 years as a net importer is a massive achievement for our country and yet another result of how the U.S. energy renaissance is making a difference for our economy, job creation, and American foreign policy. While this is another milestone on the path to energy security, the fact that we are selling more oil than we are buying has huge implications. It means less dependence on oil-rich countries and more money that is staying here at home. We are already hearing from soon-to-be Members of Congress that see the boom in domestic energy production as a bad thing. The new Democratic majority in the House are rolling out proposals that would be devastating for American energy production and are threatening to reverse the progress we've made. This doesn't just pose a threat to our economy, but it would mean relying on other countries to meet our energy needs. I'm committed to ensuring we stay the course on the policies that have gotten us to this point and continuing our embrace of American technological innovation that has made this energy boom possible. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400552 Wenstrup Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Brad Wenstrup W000815 wenstrup.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the passing of President George H.W. Bush: America has lost a great statesman and a true patriot in George H.W. Bush. From the skies over the Pacific in the Second World War to the halls of Congress, the UN, the CIA, and the White House, his life of service was a testament to his deep love for America and his dedication to making our nation and our world a better place. My prayers and deepest condolences are with George, Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Dorothy, and all of the Bush family, saidCongressman Brad Wenstrup. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=77713601-A6F7-4A50-BDB6-1DF4CF774A46 In Eaton, Portman Tours Henny Penny, Participates in Employee Town Hall With Workers and Members of the Center for Innovative Food Technology 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy EATON, OH Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) toured Henny Penny World Headquarters, an employee-owned manufacturer of premium commercial food equipment based in Eaton, Ohio.Following the tour, Portman participated in an employee town hall with Henny Penny employees and members of the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT). CIFT is a membership consortium comprised of food industry businesses, suppliers, and academic institutions, to enhance the economic viability of Ohio's food and agricultural sector through advanced technology, research projects, and job creation. I enjoyed visiting Henny Penny today and hearing from their leadership as well as from members of CIFT regarding workforce development and what they, as business leaders, are doing to help boost their local economy, said Portman. We had very productive discussion, and I will take their ideas, feedback, and the good-work I saw here back to Washington because we need more like it. I will continue my work at the federal level to make sure that Washington is an effective partner with local communities in providing Ohioans with the skills training they need to succeed. As co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education Caucus, Portman has led efforts in the Senate to strengthen CTE programs and help Ohioans find meaningful employment. In July, the president signed Portman's Educating Tomorrow's Workforce Act, legislation he crafted with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) to allow states and localities to use Perkins grant funding to establish CTE-focused academies. He has also worked on other measures to strengthen CTE programs, including introducing the bipartisan CTE Excellence and Equity Act to support re-designing the high school experience to include courses more relevant to the 21st century workforce to better prepare students for future careers. He introduced the bipartisan JOBS Act to expand Pell Grant eligibility to cover high-quality and rigorous short-term job training programs so workers can afford the skills training and credentials th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/rob-s-rundown?ID=C0D8A408-38ED-4BD3-9E17-FB1F27A997F1 Robs Rundown: Week of December 3-7, 2018 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy This week, Senator Portman met with General Motors CEO Mary Barra to discuss the company's decision to shut down its plant in Lordstown, Ohio. Portman urged Barra to bring new production to the plan and help save these jobs. In addition, Portman honored the life of his friend and mentor, President George H. W. Bush by paying his respects in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, where the president lied in state, attending the funeral services at the National Cathedral and through his remarks on the Senate floor. Portman announced that the Pentagon has decided to locate the F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integrator (HPSI) Organization at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The new mission will mean at least 400 new jobs in Ohio, with the potential for more to be located at the base over the next several years. In addition, the Senate passed Portman's 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. Portman announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded three BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Developments) grants to boost infrastructure investment in Ohio: $10.8 million to Youngstown, $20 million to Monroe County,and $9.6 million to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA). Lastly, Portman toured Henny Penny World Headquarters, an employee-owned manufacturer of premium commercial food equipment based in Eaton, Ohio, where he participated in an employee town hall with Henny Penny employees and members of the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT). For a more detailed look at Senator Portman's week, please see the following: Monday, December 3 On CNN & MSNBC, Portman Honors the Life of His Friend and Mentor, President George H.W. Bush On Saturday, Senator Portman joined CNN's Jake Tapper and MSNBC's David Gura to discuss the passing of his dear friend and mentor, President George H.W. Bush. In a statement after his passing, Portman… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399700 Stivers Nominates Ross County Students to Military Academies 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of two Ross County students to the United States military academies. share: f t From left to right: Kieran Place, Rep. Steve Stivers, Andrew DombrowskiWASHINGTON Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of two Ross County students to the United States military academies. One of my highest honors in Congress is to nominate students who want to serve their country to the United States military academies, Stivers said. We had an impressive group of candidates this year, and I am confident that each one of these nominees would serve our country well and make Ohio's 15th District proud. Stivers nominated the following students: Andrew Dombrowski was nominated to the Air Force Academy, West Point, and the Naval Academy. Dombrowski attends Soli Deo Gloria Academy. He is the son of Michael and Kristel Dombrowski. Kieran Place was nominated to West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy. He attends Zane Trace High School and is the son of Matthew and Angela Place. To receive a service academy nomination from Congressman Stivers, candidates must be unmarried residents of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, United States citizens and between the ages of 17 and 23. In pursuit of a nomination, students submitted an application and were interviewed by Congressman Stivers' Military Academy Review Board. The Board evaluates the students on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability, and community involvement. Congressman Stivers is exceedingly grateful to all of the nominees for their willingness to serve, and to the Military Academy Review Board for all their time in interviewing the students and making recommendations. He encourages qualified persons interested in pursuing a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies in the future to visit www.stivers.house.gov for more inform… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399701 Stivers Nominates Fairfield County Students to Military Academies 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of four Fairfield County students to the United States military academies. share: f t From left to right: Kennedy Turnbull, Tyler Goodwin, Rep. Steve Stivers, Jacob Nauman, John VerDowWASHINGTON Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of four Fairfield County students to the United States military academies. One of my highest honors in Congress is to nominate students who want to serve their country to the United States military academies, Stivers said. We had an impressive group of candidates this year, and I am confident that each one of these nominees would serve our country well and make Ohio's 15th District proud. Stivers nominated the following students: John VerDow was nominated to the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. VerDow attends Fairfield Union High School and is the son of David and Julie VerDow. Jacob Nauman was nominated to the Merchant Marine Academy, West Point, and the Naval Academy. Nauman attends Lancaster High School and is the son of Jay and Kim Nauman. Tyler Goodwin was nominated to the Air Force Academy, West Point, and the Merchant Marine Academy. He attends Pickerington North High School and is the son of Gregg and Julie Goodwin. Kennedy Turnbull was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Naval Academy. She is the daughter of Jeff and Brittany Turnbull and attends Pickerington North High School. To receive a service academy nomination from Congressman Stivers, candidates must be unmarried residents of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, United States citizens and between the ages of 17 and 23. In pursuit of a nomination, students submitted an application and were interviewed by Congressman Stivers' Military Academy Review Board. The Board evaluates the students on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability, and communit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399702 Stivers Nominates Perry County Student to Naval Academy 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of Abigail Ball to the United States Naval Academy. Abigail graduated from Sheridan High School and currently attends the Naval Academy Prep School. She is the daughter of Joe and Jessica Ball. share: f t WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of Abigail Ball to the United States Naval Academy. Abigail graduated from Sheridan High School and currently attends the Naval Academy Prep School. She is the daughter of Joe and Jessica Ball. One of my highest honors in Congress is to nominate students who want to serve their country to the United States military academies, Stivers said. We had an impressive group of candidates this year, and I am confident that Abigail would serve our country well and make Ohio's 15th District proud. To receive a service academy nomination from Congressman Stivers, candidates must be unmarried residents of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, United States citizens and between the ages of 17 and 23. In pursuit of a nomination, students submitted an application and were interviewed by Congressman Stivers' Military Academy Review Board. The Board evaluates the students on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability, and community involvement. Congressman Stivers is exceedingly grateful to all of the nominees for their willingness to serve, and to the Military Academy Review Board for all their time in interviewing the students and making recommendations. He encourages qualified persons interested in pursuing a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies in the future to visit www.stivers.house.gov for more information, or contact his Lancaster Office at (740) 654-2654. -30- Congressman Stivers represents the 15th Congressional District. He has also served more than 30 years in the Ohio Army National Guard, currently holding the rank of Brigadier General. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399703 Stivers Nominates Franklin County Students to Military Academies 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of six Franklin County students to the United States military academies. share: f t From left to right: Gavin Shafer, Emma Wood, Rep. Steve Stivers, Jason June, Joseph Orlando. Not Pictured: Jacob Hamilton, William CiesinskiWASHINGTON Congressman Steve Stivers (R OH) this week announced his nomination of six Franklin County students to the United States military academies. One of my highest honors in Congress is to nominate students who want to serve their country to the United States military academies, Stivers said. We had an impressive group of candidates this year, and I am confident that each one of these nominees would serve our country well and make Ohio's 15th District proud. Stivers nominated the following students: William Ciesinski was nominated to West Point. Ciesinski graduated from Bishop Watterson High School, and currently attends Marquette University. He is the son of David and Patricia Ciesinski. Jacob Hamilton was nominated to the Naval Academy, West Point, and the Air Force Academy. Hamilton graduated from Grove City High School, and currently attends Hillsdale College. He is the son of R. Kelly and Traci Hamilton. Jason June was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Naval Academy. He attends Grove City High School and is the son of James and Kimberly June. Emma Wood was nominated to the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and West Point. She attends Hilliard Davidson High School and is the daughter of Timothy and Lisa Wood. Joseph Orlando was nominated to the Air Force Academy and West Point. He attends Upper Arlington High School and is the son of George Orlando and Jackie Lawless. Gavin Shafer was nominated to the Naval Academy… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2018/12/rep-davidson-supports-kraninger-head-cfpb Rep. Davidson Supports Kraninger as Head of CFPB 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Warren Davidson D000626 davidson.house.gov davidson https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Warren Davidson released the following statement today announcing his support for Kathy Kraninger to become Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. “I am thankful that Director Kraninger has finally been confirmed and is on the job working to protect consumers. There was a different structure under former Director Cordray whose leadership of the CFPB had a very pernicious effect on the economy. I believe that Director Kranigner will follow Mick Mulvaney's efforts to bring about change at the Bureau; and that she will continue working with Congress to restore constitutional governance to CFPB. Ultimately, I think that Director Kranigner will do a great job working to implement the goals of the office and I look forward to working with her.” Congressman Davidson sits on the House Financial Services Committee which has oversight of the CFPB. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z
https://renacci.house.gov/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=2CDBF282-4D6E-4CA5-925E-C0B896942425 Renacci, Pascrell Celebrate Senate Passage of Congressional Gold Medal to Baseball Pioneer Larry Doby 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Jim Renacci R000586 renacci.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Jim Renacci (R-OH-16), Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), and their colleagues celebrated the passage in the Senate of H.R. 1861, legislation that will award the Congressional Gold Medal to Larry Doby, a star baseball player who helped break the Major League Baseball color barrier. With today's passage, the legislation now heads to the President's desk for signature into law. Larry Doby joined the Major Leagues shortly after the great Jackie Robinson and faced the same struggles and barriers without the same recognition. Every time I walk through Progressive Field, I am reminded of his contribution to Cleveland and America's favorite pastime, said Rep Renacci. I am proud that members of House and Senate could rally around recognizing Larry Doby's incredible life and career and get our efforts on the President's desk. Today is a joyous day for sports and for this country, said Rep. Pascrell. Larry Doby endured horrendous racism and malice on and off the field to move America forward. The vitriol he had thrown at him would've crushed most people, but Larry was an incredibly courageous man who understood the importance of helping to break the color barrier in baseball. For too long, Larry Doby's courageous contributions to American civil rights have been overlooked. Awarding him this medal from our national legislature will give his family and his legacy more well-deserved recognition for his heroism. Lawrence Eugene Larry Doby (1923-2003) broke through racial barriers by becoming the first African American to play professional baseball in the American League. Doby served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge in 1946, Doby played baseball in the Negro League for the Newark Eagles, taking groundballs as an infielder at the old Ruppert Stadium, and nearby at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey. In 1947, Doby's contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://renacci.house.gov/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=71974CD7-36DB-44B2-9141-B83B468573B1 Renacci says "After Eight Years We Have Gotten Good at Kicking the Can Down the Road" 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Jim Renacci R000586 renacci.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Jim Renacci (OH-16) urges members to stop kicking the can down the road and fix spending now. Over the last eight years,Congress has continued to put on blinderswhen it comes to our growing debt and deficit. Again, this year, right before Christmas break, Congress will once again be faced with kicking the can down the road or voting on a spending bill which should be our first step to start solving our debts and deficits.Members have a choice but today's decision shows that they are heading for what they do best. Kicking the can and pushing these tough decisions off for the next group of elected of officials. "The problem in Washington is that legislators think taxpayers are providing Monopoly money down here and fail to realize that our country's spending problems and ever-growing debt will have lasting consequences for the next generation of Americans. Congress must get serious about our spending problems and find a way to work in a bipartisan way to address the fiscal cliff that our country faces. Here are the facts. By 2023 the United States will be spending more on paying down the interest on the country's debt than on our national defense. In 2025, we will be paying more on interest than all nondefense discretionary spending. And in the next decade, our country's debt to GDP ratio will be the highest it has been since the end of World War II. This is unsustainable. A strong first step would be to have Congress require the Comptroller General of the United States to come before a joint session of Congress to provide a Fiscal State of the Nation in order to provide lawmakers and the country a true understanding of the challenges we face as a nation. Congress has a moral obligation to fix this problem and put the country on a pathway to fiscal responsibility. The House should pass a spending bill and send it to the Senate. Get our work done, show the American people we are serious, and then go home." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-leading-house-members-in-urging-trump-to-uphold-733b-for-dod-in TURNER Leading House Members in Urging Trump to Uphold $733B for DoD in FY20 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Michael Turner T000463 turner.house.gov     legacy Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces is currently leading a letter to President Donald J. Trump strongly urging his administration to uphold its commitment of $733 billion to restore our nation's military as they complete the fiscal year 2020 President's Budget. The letter, which currently has 70 signatures of House members, will be sent to the President at the end of next week. We are strongly urging the President to follow his original budget plan of $733 billion for the Department of Defense as he prepares his presidential budget for Fiscal Year 2020, said Chairman Turner. President Trump cannot claim he is rebuilding our military while cutting the funds necessary to do so. We've seen the devastating effects on readiness when our military is forced to make arbitrary cuts as our adversaries continue to aggressively invest in their national security operations. The full text of the letter and a list of its current signers is below. President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, We, the undersigned, strongly urge you to uphold your commitment of $733 billion to restore our nation's military as you complete the fiscal year 2020 President's Budget. Cuts to defense spending will have disastrous consequences for our military readiness, as was proven by sequestration. Recently, the Congressionally-directed Commission on the National Defense Strategy warned: America's ability to defend its allies, its partners, and its own vital interests is increasingly in doubt. If the nation does not act promptly to remedy these circumstances, the consequences will be grave and lasting. This erosion of American military strength is a direct result of the Obama Administration's sequestration. Since sequestration went into effect, dwindling resources have negatively affected our servicemembers and military readiness. Our military has shouldered the burden of this harmful and failed political budgetary tac… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=42D7F4F6-65FB-4417-A8DB-85816F87CEBF Portman Announces U.S. Senate Page for Spring 2019 Program 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced on Monday that he has appointed Caleb Shriver, a junior at Riverview High School in Warsaw, to serve as a U.S. Senate Page for the Spring 2019 program. Caleb will have the opportunity to work in the Senate chamber and assist with day-to-day operations at the Capitol. Caleb is a fantastic, dedicated student, said Portman. I'm excited to bring him on board with the U.S. Senate. Pages have the unique opportunity to see our government at work up close, and I know he's going to learn a lot during his time here. "I am really excited for this once in a lifetime experience! I can't wait to start working with Senator Portman and his staff and becoming familiar with capitol hill. I hope to be a great asset to Senator Portman and learn how to make a difference in this world, said Shriver. Page responsibilities include delivery of correspondence and legislative materials within the congressional complex, taking messages for members, preparing the chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages are also required to attend classes each morning at the Page School beginning at 6:15am. The Senate Page Program is administrated by the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, and the party secretaries. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=6782CF36-9925-4C78-9584-3BA2AF86D23D Portman, Brown Bill Honoring Baseball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer Larry Doby With Congressional Gold Medal Set to Become Law 2018-12-06 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. Today, the Senate passed U.S. Senators Portman (R-OH) and 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. It now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. In joining the American League, Doby effectively integrated all of professional baseball. 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 approving this bill 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 played in two World Series, leading the 1948 Cleveland Indians to a World Championship over the Boston Braves. He was the first African-American player to hit … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=9813C20B-18C3-4679-9759-4D375EB20E75 Portman Announces Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency Awarded $9.6 Million Federal Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation 2018-12-06 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) announced that Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) was awarded a $9.6 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Developments)federal grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The BUILD grant will be used for Geauga County's Amish safety improvements. This project aims to create safer roadways by widening roadway shoulders, establishing detection systems, and posting school zone and pedestrian signage and flashers at appropriate roadside locations. This is great news for the Amish community in Northeast Ohio, said Portman. As the center of the fourth largest Amish settlement in the U.S., I know that the leaders of Geauga County are working to maintain the safe use of the Amish buggy and pedestrian accessible roads. This grant will help the county create safer roadways for the Amish and non-Amish alike. NOTE: Portman sent a letter of support to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Grant application in July of this year. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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