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http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402257 SIGNED INTO LAW: Lattas Bipartisan Bill to Combat Robocalls 2019-12-31 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Americans will have the security of knowing their incoming calls are legitimate because yesterday, the President signed into law a bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, to combat the illegal robocalls that are hounding Americans across the country. The TRACED Act is a collaborative legislative package authored by members of the Senate and the House, including Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA). Our phones that connect us to the world should be used for good, not for manipulative and illegal spam calls that have tricked countless people out of time and money. The TRACED Act takes significant steps to protect consumers from scams and fraud. This is a shining example of when Members of Congress are committed to working together in order to solve real problems facing our country, progress can be made that will better the lives of Americans in every state,said Congressman Latta. Robocalls are continuing to harass Americans in Ohio and beyond, and last year alone, there were almost 48 billion robocalls made to people across the country, compared to just over 30 billion robocalls made the year before in 2017. In 2016, 22 million Americans, including senior citizens who are some of our nation's most vulnerable residents, lost $9.6 billion in robocall scams. With the TRACED Act signed into law, phone companies will be required to verify and authenticate incoming calls so consumers can identify which calls are legitimate. According to the FCC, they receive over 200,000 complaints a year from residents receiving predatory robocalls.Congressman Latta worked with Energy and Commerce Members and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Ajit Pai, to focus on possible solutions in order to best combat these unwanted scam calls.Congressman Latta introduced the STOP Robocalls Act and shortly thereafter, theFCC voted to allow phone companies to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402765 Bill Johnson Announces Nominations to United States Service Academies 2019-12-27 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced his Service Academy nominations for students residing in Ohio's 6th Congressional District: share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced his Service Academy nominations for students residing in Ohio's 6th Congressional District: I am honored to nominate these 13 impressive young men and women to represent Eastern and Southeastern Ohio at one of the United States Military Service Academies, said Rep. Bill Johnson. Each of these students went through a rigorous application process and demonstrated that they possess the necessary qualities to succeed at one of our service academies, and to perform as one of America's future military leaders. Johnson added, I am so proud of these exceptional young people, and I wish them all the best as they continue through this process. I also thank everyone who applied and expressed a desire to serve the United States through military service. The following students were nominated to a United States Service Academy: Madelyn Adkins, Zanesville (John Glenn H.S.): United States Military Academy Chloe Eicher, Nashport (Tri-Valley H.S.): United States Air Force Academy Jonas Epp, Canfield (Canfield H.S.): United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy Timothy Hill, Gallipolis (Gallia Academy H.S.): United States Naval Academy Augustus Kennedy, Tuppers Plains (Meigs H.S.): United States Naval Academy Benjamin Pasiuk, Carrollton (Carrollton H.S.): United States Military Academy Score Perkins, New Concord (John Glenn H.S.): United States Military Academy Raymond Salzbrun, South Webster (South Webster H.S.): United States Air Force Academy; United States Naval Academy Conrad Schuetz, Tiltonsville (Buckeye Local H.S.): United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy Audrey Spiker, Dresden (Tri-Valley H.S.): United States Military Academy Katheryn (Rose) Stephens, South Webster (South Webster H.S.): United St… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-applauds-trump-administration-announcement-drug-free-communities Portman Applauds Trump Administration Announcement of Drug-Free Communities Grants to Combat the Drug Crisis in Ohio 2019-12-27 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Applauds Trump Administration Announcement of Drug-Free Communities Grants to Combat the Drug Crisis in Ohio New Drug-Free Communities Grants Announced for Warren, Clinton, Union & Wood Counties December 27, 2019 | Press Releases CINCINNATI, OH U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today welcomed the announcement of Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant recipients, both new and continuation, in the state of Ohio. In 1997, Portman authored theDrug-Free Communities Act,which supports evidence-based, community-oriented drug prevention programs. TheDrug-Free Communities Actis designed to improve effectiveness and accountability in these programs by capping the amount spent on administrative and overhead expenses, requiring all coalitions that receive grants to have experience in drug abuse prevention, and to match federal funding with local funds. No other drug prevention program has achieved the same reduction in youth drug use that has been achieved consistently by the DFC program. Portman issued the following statement on today's announcement: The Drug-Free Communities program is a proven, evidence-based, and community-oriented program that reduces substance abuse among our nation's youth. I authored this legislation more than 20 years ago during my time in the House of Representatives, and it remains today the most effective program for consistently reducing youth drug use. I founded the Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati, now PreventionFIRST!, as a comprehensive effort to address youth substance abuse, and it's something I care deeply about,said Portman.I have seen firsthand that prevention is a powerful tool to counteract drug use in our community, and this funding helps youth throughout Ohio make better, more healthy choices. These grants will help those on the frontlines in Ohio combat this crisis as we … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-honors-ohioans-celebrating-chanukah Portman Honors Ohioans Celebrating Chanukah 2019-12-24 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Honors Ohioans Celebrating Chanukah December 23, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement honoring Ohioans who are celebrating Chanukah: As friends and loved ones in Ohio and around the world celebrate the first day of the Festival of Lights, Jane and I want to wish our friends in the Jewish community a very Happy Chanukah. On Chanukah we reflect on religious freedom, on the miracles that took place in ancient times and the rededication of the Temple that followed. Today we can embrace that theme of rededication by rededicating ourselves to our families, our neighbors, our communities, and to the important work we have yet to complete here and abroad on the issues we care about. This is also a holiday when we think about exercising our religious freedom in safety and how that ability has been tragically threatened in recent years. In the last week, I'm proud to say we have made great progress in our efforts to better secure faith-based institutions here in the United States, including at synagogues. Just last week, working with many friends in the Jewish community across Ohio, the Senate passed my legislation formally authorizing the Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for the next five years. This important program provides grants to nonprofits and faith-based organizations to help secure their facilities against a potential terrorist attack.This bill is now ready to be signed into law. In addition, the finalFY 2020 funding bill, which the president signed into law last Friday, includes $90 million for these nonprofit security grants a funding level I advocated for and the most ever allocated to this program. The threats to houses of worship and other religious community sites are increasing and we must do everything we can to protect them in Ohio and across our count… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/portman-difference/portman-secures-40-legislative-victories-ohio-end-year-legislation Portman Secures 40+ Legislative Victories for Ohio in End-of-Year Legislation 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Secures 40+ Legislative Victories for Ohio in End-of-Year Legislation December 23, 2019 | Portman Difference Last week,Senator Portman helped secure more than 40 key legislative victories for Ohio and the country in the final FY 2020 funding measure as well as the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. These legislative accomplishments which include many of the bills he's previously introduced this year support economic growth, job creation, and greater retirement security, support Ohio's military installations, bolster efforts to protect our environment, including our Great Lakes, combat the addiction epidemic, make health care more affordable and accessible, and increase cybersecurity. The president signed into law both the final FY 2020 funding measure as well as the FY 2020 NDAA conference report on Friday. In addition, several other Portman bills passed the Senate last week as well that are now waiting for the president's signature as well. Portman secured the following key wins for Ohio and the country: SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND RETIREMENT SECURITY 1. A one-year extension of the New Markets Tax Credit which helps economically-distressed communities attract private capital for community redevelopment purposes, and Cincinnati and other cities in Ohio have been a significant beneficiary. 2. A one-year extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which provides employers with a tax credit for hiring and retaining veterans, ex-felons, disabled individuals, summer youth employees, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Supplemental Security Income recipients. 3. A one-year extension of the Craft Beverage Tax Relief, which provides excise tax relief to thegrowing craft beverage industry, helping these entrepreneurs reinvest more in their businesses and our communities. Ohio r… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402896 Keeping Americas Promise 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy During Operation Iraqi Freedom, I had the honor to serve alongside incredible soldiers who were prepared to make huge sacrifices for the United States and our freedoms. Men and women alike were willing to take on enormous risks for our cause, some of whom were not even U.S. citizens. Nonetheless, they stood, shoulder to shoulder, alongside one another to defend our liberties. Now, as a Member of Congress, one of my top priorities is to make sure that the promises made to my fellow veterans in exchange for their sacrifices are kept. Thankfully, the recently-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does just that. In addition to rebuilding our military readiness and giving our troops a well-deserved pay raise, two of my priorities were included in the final bill, both of which were directly influenced by my experience in the Ohio National Guard and my work with fellow veterans. Every day in Iraq, I was surrounded by many Iraqi individuals who served as incredible allies willing to make tremendous sacrifices for the benefit of America. These courageous interpreters, support staff, servicemen and women never turned their back on our mission: to protect the freedoms Americans enjoy daily. Now, we must keep our promise to them - we must have their backs. I cosponsored the Afghan Allies Protection Act, H.R. 2796, to make sure we don't abandon the thousands of Afghan and Iraqi individuals who supported our mission. When I served as Battalion Commander, I saw firsthand how crucial their support was. Now, as a result of their support of American forces, they, and their families, are facing continued threats and violence from extremist groups, and they are seeking refuge in the U.S. This legislation will provide 4,000 additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), available exclusively to those foreign allies facing persecution for serving U.S. military force as interpreters or other support staff. It will also work to ensure the State Department is operating efficiently to admit qualified applicants and would req… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402897 Stivers Applauds Announcement of Head Start Grant 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) applauded the announcement of a nearly $1.6 million grant to the Lancaster community for Head Start programs that will provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. This program is a proven success, it has already transformed the lives of millions of children nationwide and I am excited that it will now help more kids in Ohio's 15th District, said Stivers. With this funding, our kids will have the tools and resources to succeed and our community will benefit. Afterall, they are our most valuable natural resource. Earlier this year, Representative Stivers led a letter with 33 Members of Congress to the House Committee on Appropriations specifically to secure robust funding for Head Start. This spending bill includes a $550 million increase for Head Start, to make sure that every child nationwide has the opportunity to receive a strong education from the very beginning. I am committed to empowering students with the well-rounded education necessary to compete on a global scale, that is why I am proud to fight for funding for Head Start at the federal level, Stivers continued. Just last week, we passed, with bipartisan support, appropriations packages that included a $550 million increase for these programs so that we can continue to help children get a running start in life. "Head Start children and families thank Congressman Stivers for his steadfast leadership on their behalf," NHSA Executive Director Yasmina Vinci said. "Head Start continues to set the standard for quality early intervention and early learning, providing children birth-to-five and their families with comprehensive services. Thanks to champions like Congressman Stivers, more of Ohio's most vulnerable children and families will have the support of Head Start on their paths to success in school and life." Barbara Haxton, Executive Director of the Ohio Head Start Association also expressed appreciation … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=191 Gonzalez legislation to combat academic espionage signed into law 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Anthony Gonzalez G000588 anthonygonzalez.house.gov     legacy U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez's (R-OH) legislation to combat academic espionage at institutions of higher education is set to be signed into law Friday as part of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. Congressman Gonzalez first introduced the Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA) alongside Rep. Mikie Sherril (D-NJ) and Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-OK) in May of this year. Academic espionage is a real threat we are experiencing at universities in Ohio and across the country. said Congressman Gonzalez. I am thrilled to see my legislation included in the final version of the fiscal year 2020 NDAA to secure our cutting-edge research from nations we know are actively working to steal it, like China and Russia. Ohio State strongly supports the Securing American Science and Technology Act (SASTA), and we are pleased that it is included in the final FY20 National Defense Authorization Act. We're grateful for Representative Gonzalez's leadership on this important national security initiative that will contribute to a stronger working relationship between federal agencies and higher education, said Dr. Morley Stone, Senior Vice President for Research at The Ohio State University. SASTA works to address academic espionage at U.S. colleges and universities by promoting the standardization of federal agency approaches to academic espionage while maintaining collaboration and a welcoming environment for foreign talent at our academic institutions. Universities throughout the state of Ohio are on the cutting edge of innovation and advancement, which has made their research programs a top target for nations like China, who are actively stealing intellectual property and world-renowned research and development. SASTA works to secure this ground-breaking and sometimes sensitive research by establishing an interagency working group of science, intelligence and security agencies to evaluate exis… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-applaud-senate-passage-fallen-warrior-battlefield-cross Portman, Brown Applaud Senate Passage of Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Applaud Senate Passage of Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act December 20, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded the Senate passage of theFallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act, legislation that allows fallen heroes to be honored at their gravesite with a replica of the Battlefield Cross. The Battlefield Cross is a memorial marker typically consisting of a soldier's helmet, rifle, identification tag, and pair of boots that serves to honor and respect servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.Representative Anthony Gonzalez' (R-OH) companion legislation passed the House of Representatives in November. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. The Battlefield Cross is an important symbol of the service and sacrifice of thousands of fallen American heroes both in combat zones and here at home, said Portman. I am pleased the Senate passed this legislation to help ensure that veterans buried in Ohio and around the country can be properly honored with the Battlefield Cross. These memorials stand as a constant reminder of the cost of our freedom and I urge the president to sign this legislation quickly. The Battlefield Cross is a sacred tradition of American servicemembers, and government bureaucracy shouldn't keep Ohio veterans and their families from honoring those who served with this powerful symbol, said Brown. Let's ensure that this tribute can continue at all national veterans' cemeteries. NOTE:The legislation responds to a 2017incidentat Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (OWRNC) in Rittman, Ohio, where OWRNC administrators infuriated veterans by removing a Battlefield Cross replica from the cemetery. The replica wasreplacedsoon after Portman and former Congressman Jim, Renacci's (R-OH) office got involved. The measure i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-floor-portman-highlights-senate-passage-his-combating-meth-cocaine On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights Senate Passage of His Combating Meth & Cocaine Act 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights Senate Passage of His Combating Meth & Cocaine Act December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor praising passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes his Combating Meth & Cocaine Act. This legislation will give state and local governments greater flexibility with federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of meth and cocaine affecting our communities. Specifically, the bill expands the use of the State Opioid Response Grant funding to address rising use and overdose deaths attributed to the abuse of methamphetamine and cocaine.Progress is being made in Ohio and nationwide in reducing overdose death rates due in part to some of his legislative priorities like his Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA), the 21st Century CURES Act, and the STOP Act, but overdose death rates for certain drugs like fentanyl, psychostimulants like methamphetamine, and cocaine have all continued to rise. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for his signature. Transcript of his remarks can be found below and a video can be found here. I'd also liketo talk for a moment about the legislation we just passed on the appropriations side. There were two bills, one focused more on the national security defense side -- a lot of good things in there forOhio, including for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and also for the Lima Tank Plant. Also, much more importantly, it's good for our military, our men and women in uniform who are on the front lines every day sacrificing for us. We have shown through this legislation we just passed that we appreciate them, not only a pay raise but also providing them the equipment and the modern technology they need to be able to be successful. But I also notice in the agreement that just passed, the first app… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-floor-portman-highlights-usmca-victory-american-people On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights USMCA as Victory for the American People 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights USMCA as Victory for the American People December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) highlighted the economic benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement, which will strengthen our economy and support American workers, farmers, and manufacturers. Portman supports the more modern USMCA to the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in part because it includes new and enforceable environmental and labor standards, a new section on digital trade, expanded opportunities for agricultural trade, and new opportunities for auto jobs in America. Portman applauded the bipartisan passage of USMCA in the House of Representatives and called the agreement a win for the American people. I'm here on the floor again for the third time in three weeks to talk about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA. Just a few moments ago, this trade agreement passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 385-41. That's extraordinary, Portman said. There are a lot of folks I hear talking who say one side won or one side lost in the negotiations over USMCA. I don't think that's it. I think because of the hard work of U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer and the Trump administration and President Trump himself supporting this and pushing it, I think neither side won, but the American people won. And isn't that nice to see. A transcript of his remarks is below and a video can be found here: I'm here on the floor again for the third time in three weeks to talk about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA. Just a few moments ago, this trade agreement passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 385-41. That's extraordinary. Trade agreements sometimes tend to be pretty controversial, and more recently in our history, pretty partisan. In this case, Republicans and Dem… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-portman-bill-improve-federal-procurement-save-taxpayer Senate Passes Portman Bill to Improve Federal Procurement, Save Taxpayer Dollars 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Portman Bill to Improve Federal Procurement, Save Taxpayer Dollars December 20, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Senate passage of his bipartisan Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act, which prohibits the use of reverse auctions to ensure federal construction projects are done in the most cost-effective manner. Portman issued the following statement: The federal governmentneeds to work better for the American people and my bipartisan Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement is a big step in that direction. This legislationwill make sure that federally-funded construction projects are competitive both for cost and quality. American taxpayers deserve a streamlined, less costly and more accountable federal government and passage of this bill will help to ensure that. I urge the House to pass this common-sense legislation quickly. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/robs-rundown/robs-rundown-week-december-16-december-20-2019 Robs Rundown: Week of December 16 December 20, 2019 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Rob's Rundown: Week of December 16 December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019 | Rob's Rundown This week,Senator Portman secured a number of key wins for Ohio and the country in the final FY 2020 funding measure as well as the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. These legislative accomplishments support economic growth, job creation, and greater retirement security, support Ohio's military installations, bolster efforts to protect our environment, including our Great Lakes, combat the addiction epidemic, make health care more affordable and accessible, and increase cybersecurity. The president signed into law both the final FY 2020 funding measure as well as the FY 2020 NDAA conference report on Friday, and Portman has several other bills now waiting for the president's signature as well. In addition, Senator Portman delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting the economic benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement, which will strengthen our economy and support American workers, farmers, and manufacturers. Portman supports the USMCA because it will create new jobs, expand opportunities for agricultural trade, encourage new opportunities for auto jobs in America, and add a new section on digital trade to make online sales easier. Portman has actively called for Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats to bring USMCA to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives and he released a statement earlier this week after a deal was reached to bring USMCA to a vote in the House. Also, Portman delivered remarks on the Senate floor praising passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes his Combating Meth & Cocaine Act. This legislation will give state and local governments greater flexibility with federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of meth and cocaine affecting our communities. Specifically, the bill expands the u… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402763 By opposing a sham impeachment, I upheld my oath of office 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy No! I said no. I voted no. share: f t The Hill By Bill Johnson Published December 19, 2019 No! I said no. I voted no. After months of partisan and fabricated investigations, House Democrats voted to impeach our president, despite the fact they didn't have the evidence or facts to comply with the Constitution. But they were as predictable as the showoff at the backyard barbecue who asks you to hold his beer while he attempts a feat of strength. In both cases, the brag is bold, but the result is painfully pathetic. Democrats wanted to impeachPresident Trumpin the worst way. Literally. They wanted to impeach him before he took the oath of office. They've called for impeachment every day he's been on the job. They've even claimed they can impeach him multiple times. No doubt, a decade from now when he's happily in retirement somewhere, they'll call for him to be retro-impeached. The reasons for canceling the votes of the 63 million Americans who put him into office have morphed faster and more frequently than the weather. First it was a gaggle of lies about Russia. When that collusion delusion fizzled out like a wet firecracker, Democrats clumsily switched scripts to spurious charges dealing with Ukraine. Yet every clear-eyed review of the facts shows nothing the president did was impeachable. But relying on facts and evidence is old school thinking for some people. Yet, as a member of Congress, I knew I was going to vote on the two articles of impeachment that were being jammed through the people's House. I decided early on that I would speak during the debate, to give voice to the men and women I represent and the other Americans who are furious about this fiasco. One idea I had for my speech on the impeachment issue was to point out a few facts that Democrats are desperate for Americans to forget. And it would be straight out of the history books. Here are some of those historic facts. Several of our presidents owned slaves. No Democrats vo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402764 Johnson Statement on House Passage of USMCA Trade Deal 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. The measure passed the House by a vote of 385-41: share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. The measure passed the House by a vote of 385-41: After months of pressure from House Republicans and President Trump, Democrats finally allowed the full House to vote today on the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. This could have - and should have - happened long ago, but Speaker Pelosi was too busy plotting to impeach the President. But make no mistake, USMCA is good news for the American people and those in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio. Reports estimate that it will create over 170,000 new jobs and add over $60 billion to our economy in six years. In Ohio alone, over 100,00 jobs depend on exports to Mexico and Canada. This agreement opens markets to our manufacturers and farmers and reduces trade barriers, creating freer markets, fairer trade, and strong economic growth. It will also bring our trade policy into the current century; it was way past time for the outdated NAFTA pact to be replaced. Thank you to President Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, and all those behind the scenes who worked so hard to make this campaign promise a reality. I was excited to support this trade agreement, because I know it will have tremendous benefits for my hard working constituents in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402249 Latta Applauds Passage of the USMCA, A Landmark Trade Agreement 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in voting to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Once the USMCA is signed into law, the United States can expect $68 billion in new economic activity. Canada is Ohio's leading trade partner where 39% of the state's exports totaled to more than $21 billion in revenue in 2018. We are finally one step closer to creating over 176,000 American jobs because of the passage of the USMCA, said Latta. NAFTA had to be modernized for the 21st century with stronger enforcement provisions including those dedicated to digital trade, expanding free trade, and allowing for a stronger American economy. Importantly, the USMCA prioritizes the American worker and allows our manufacturers to remain globally competitive, concluded Latta. Ohio businesses need to be able to continue to sell their products cross-border and I am encouraged that this modernized agreement will facilitate higher levels of regulatory coherence and cooperation. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402894 Statement from Rep. Stivers 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Statement from Rep. Stivers f t # e Washington, December 19, 2019 The following may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), regarding recent comments made about Congressman John Dingell: While we did not agree on everything, John Dingell was a serious policymaker, dedicated to improving the lives of those he represented, and his wife, Debbie, now does the same. Insulting his legacy is completely inappropriate. -30- f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402895 Stivers Applauds Passage of USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) joined 384 of his colleagues to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and provide market access for American suppliers and support jobs across the country. The passage of the USMCA has been a long time coming, and finally, the House has taken steps to give hardworking Americans the tools they need to succeed in a global marketplace, Stivers said. Already, Ohio's 15th District has seen the benefits of the USMCA, with Magna International announcing hundreds of new jobs in Lancaster because of the promise of this agreement. With today's vote, we can expect to see many more announcements like Magna's across the nation. The USMCA takes steps to rebuild American manufacturing, investing $34 billion in new auto plants and is expected to create over 76,000 new American automotive sector jobs, like those at Magna International. It also allows American farmers and ranchers to compete on an even playing field, giving access to Canadian markets for products like dairy, wheat, chicken, eggs, and turkey. The USMCA builds on the principles of NAFTA, strengthening pre-existing policies on goods like agricultural and manufacturing products, while introducing new policies on innovative products and services with agreements for the digital marketplace and data protection in order to respond to the 21st century reality businesses are encountering. In 2017, trade between Ohio and Mexico surpassed $14.7 billion, and trade between Ohio and Canada topped $21 billion. Partnerships with these two countries support over 249,000 jobs, and the USMCA will allow for further expansion and benefit for Ohio's economy. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=190 Congressman Gonzalez cheers vote on USMCA trade deal 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Anthony Gonzalez G000588 anthonygonzalez.house.gov     legacy U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R-Rocky River) voted in favor of the long-awaited United States Canada Mexico trade agreement on Thursday after advocating for the agreement both publicly and among his colleagues since being sworn in to office. Today is a great day for the Northeast Ohio economy. Passing the USMCA trade deal is a major success for Northeast Ohio and communities like ours across the country. This trade deal will lift all boats and bring new jobs, higher wages, and better opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the 16th district, said Congressman Gonzalez. Passing USMCA was one of the first goals I set out for my office, and I am proud to have lent my voice to moving this trade agreement forward in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, USMCA would raise U.S. real GDP by $68.2 billion and employment by 176,000 jobs with the largest percentage gains in outputs, exports and wages going to the manufacturing industry. Northeast Ohio's strong manufacturing roots means an economy that relies on trade partners to produce and export numerous top-quality products. Last year alone, Ohio exported $21 billion in goods to Canada, representing 39 percent of the state's total exports. Ohio's second largest market was Mexico, with $6.9 billion in exports last year. Ohio farmers would also benefit from USMCA with the removal of trade barriers to Canada's dairy market, among other key provisions. According to estimates from the Farm Bureau, the U.S. will gain more than $2 billion in additional farm exports. Congressman Gonzalez has authored op-eds in the Canton Repository and The Post Newspapers calling USMCA the single most important near-term piece of legislation that Congress can realistically pass between now and the end of the year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2019/12/congressman-warren-davidson-praises-long-awaited-passage-usmca Congressman Warren Davidson Praises Long-Awaited Passage of USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Warren Davidson D000626 davidson.house.gov davidson https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON D.C.—Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). This bipartisan vote (385-41) advances the USMCA to the Senate, which is likely to pass it. President Trump led the effort to improve NAFTA and complete this trade deal, which puts U.S. companies on better footing for trade in North America and offers better protections for workers across the continent. Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH), member of the USMCA Whip Team and ardent supporter of the deal, made the following comments after the vote: I’m thrilled that the House did something that will benefit the American people. America’s farmers and businesses have waited in limbo for Congress to finish this trade deal. USMCA gives American companies the certainty they need to plan for the future and make strategic investments that will grow our economy. This is wonderful for Ohio’s 8th District—our farmers and manufacturers needed this action for a long time—and it will certainly boost businesses across the country. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://joyce.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=541 Joyce Votes to Provide Certainty for Ohio Workers, Farmers and Manufacturers, Ratifies USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Dave Joyce J000295 joyce.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) voted to replace theoutdated North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA, with the new, bipartisan United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. USMCA is a long-overdue, bipartisan win for Ohio's workers, farmers and manufacturers,said Dave. Not only does it bring our trade policies into the modern age, it also puts the American worker first especially those who have been impacted by bad trade policies of the past that outsourced jobs and opportunity abroad.It revolutionizes the way we do business with our top trading partners, keeps American jobs here at home andsets the stage for greater economic growth across America, especially in Ohio. USMCA is a trade deal worthy of the American worker. USMCA is estimated to bring over $68 billion in new economic activity and 176,000 new jobs here in the U.S. That includes 76,000 new American automotive sector jobs to contribute to the $34 billion expected in new auto manufacturing plants. Furthermore, Canada and Mexico are the first and third largest markets for U.S. food and agricultural exports. These exports support more than 325,000 American jobs, 11,230 of which are in Ohio. In 2018 alone, there were $1.9 billion in agricultural exports from Ohio to Mexico and Canada. Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports alone are expected to increase by more than $2 billionannually, helping to build on those jobs that are already reliant on our nation's exports to Mexico and Canada. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=403880 Wenstrup Votes to Pass USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Brad Wenstrup W000815 wenstrup.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) out of the House of Representatives: Today, our farmers, manufacturers, and workers are one step closer to having a trade agreement that supports their needs in a 21st century economy. USMCA modernizes and rebalances North American trade, boosts our already booming economy, and strengthens our nation's role in the global trading market. USMCA is a win for the United States and a win for North America, said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Make North America Great Again! Watch Rep. Wenstrup's floor speech in support of USMCA, HERE. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/658-million-cara-grants-final-fy-2020-funding-bill-be-signed-law $658 Million for CARA Grants in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy $658 Million for CARA Grants in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced the Senate passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes $658 million for grants through his bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act(CARA) that became law in 2016. This funding marks the largest investment in Portman's CARA grant program since it was enacted into law. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. ASOhioans of every age continue to suffer from addiction, I'm pleased that we have been able to continue increasing CARA funding that is making a real difference in our communities, said Portman. This $658 million will help state and local health officials, prevention experts, treatment providers, and law enforcement to work together to address this epidemic.I'm grateful for the progress that we have made in combating this epidemic thanks to CARA and will continue to make thanks to this funding and the inclusion of my Combating Meth and Cocaine legislation to give states more flexibility in how they use federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of meth and cocaine. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate to make sure those on the ground, our community leaders, first responders, and family members have the support and funding they need to continue their work to fight this epidemic. Summary of CARA Appropriations CARA Programs CARA Authorization in 2016 CARA Appropriations for FY 2017 CARA Funding for FY 2018 CARA Funding for FY 2019 CARA Funding for FY 2020 National Campaign $5 Million $10 Million $10 Million $10 Million Naloxone for First Responders … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/key-portman-priorities-protect-great-lakes-national-parks-be-signed-law Key Portman Priorities to Protect Great Lakes & National Parks to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Key Portman Priorities to Protect Great Lakes & National Parks to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised the passage of the finalFY 2020 funding bill that includes funding for several of his key priorities to protect the Great Lakes and National Parks: theGreat Lakes Restoration Initiative(GLRI), theNational Park Service (NPS) Centennial Challenge,the Migratory Birds of the America's Act, theGreat Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act,theHarmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (HABHRCA), and language prohibiting the Army Corps from dumping sediment dredged from the Cuyahoga River shipping channel into Lake Erie unless the State of Ohio approves that it is environmentally safe. The bill also includes his bipartisan legislation with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), theGreat Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act as well as his legislation with Senator Brown (D-OH) to extend the authorization for the National Aviation Heritage Area through September 30, 2022.Notably,the bill includes $320 million in funding for GLRI for FY 2020, the largest investment in the health, ecosystem, and water quality in the Great Lakes.The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. Portman issued the following statement: This bipartisan legislation will benefit Ohio's national parks and Great Lakes, especially Lake Erie. I'm proud that this bill includes the largest investment in funding for GLRI, a successful public-private partnership to protect the water quality and ecosystem of our Great Lakes. It also includes funding for several programs to protect fish populations, migratory birds, and other wildlife species that depend on the Great Lakes. I am also pleased that it extends the authorization for the National Aviation Heritage Area and includes funding for my bipartisan NPS… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-applauds-senate-passage-90-million-security-resources-faith-based Portman Applauds Senate Passage of $90 Million in Security Resources for Faith-Based Communities & Institutions Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Applauds Senate Passage of $90 Million in Security Resources for Faith-Based Communities & Institutions Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced the Senate-passed final FY 2020 funding bill includes the $90 million he requested in December for the Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which provides grants to faith-based and other nonprofit organizations to help secure their facilities against a potential terrorist attack. Of the $90 million total, $50 million will be available for nonprofits located within high-risk urban areas, and the remaining $40 million will be available for organizations that fall outside of those areas. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. I am pleased that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes $90 million for nonprofit security grants so that synagogues, religious and cultural facilities, and other nonprofits across our country that are at a high risk of a terrorist attack have access to the resources they need to secure their facilities,said Portman.As we've seen recently, the threats to houses of worship and other religious community sites are increasing and we must do everything we can to protect them in Ohio and across our country. NOTE: In December, Senator Portman joined bipartisan colleagues in a letter urging Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Jon Tester (D-MT), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to fund the NSGP at $90 million. Earlier this year Senator Portman and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Protecting Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations From Terrorism Act (S. 1539), legislation that woul… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-announce-320-million-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-be Portman, Brown Announce $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Announce $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today praised Senate passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill that includes $320 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). GLRI is a results-driven program, and this funding ensures that it has the resources it needsto addressthe most serious issuesthatthreatenthe ecological and economic wellbeing of theGreat Lakesbasin, including invasive species, pollution, and toxic contamination.This $320 million is the largest investment in the Great Lakes' health, ecosystem, and water quality, and has already helped combat harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and pollution in the Great Lakes.The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. The Great Lakes are an invaluable resource to Ohio, and GLRI has been a successful public-private partnership that helps protect both our environment and our economy,said Senator Portman.The Great Lakes arecritical to Ohio's fishing industry,provide drinking water for 40 million people, contribute billions in tourism each year, and support hundreds of thousands of jobs across the region. Funding this critical initiative at $320 million this fiscal year is a strong statement of support for the program, and I'm grateful for the backing we've received from the administration and my bipartisan colleagues. I will continue to help lead efforts intheU.S. Senate to support this critical bipartisan initiative. Lake Erie is one of Ohio's most important natural resources and we must do all we can to keep it healthy for families, businesses, boaters, and anglers that rely on the lake,said Senator Brown.We do that by ensuring the GLRI is operating at its full strength so comm… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-legislation-extend-funding-daytons-national-aviation-heritage Portman, Brown Legislation to Extend Funding for Daytons National Aviation Heritage Area to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Legislation to Extend Funding for Dayton's National Aviation Heritage Area to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the Senate passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes their legislation to reauthorize funding for Dayton's National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) through September 30, 2022. NAHA spans eight counties throughout western Ohio, with a large presence in Dayton, the home of the Wright Brothers. There are a variety of cultural sites within the NAHA, including the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Park, Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, and Grimes Flying Field, as well as resources related to the Wright Brothers. The National Aviation Heritage Area in Dayton is home to our nation's aviation history and I am proud the Senate-passed FY 2020 funding bill includes this legislation to help ensure it is preserved and enjoyed by future generations, said Portman. It tells the story of the Wright Brothers' development of the first airplane, which has led to a strong aviation industry in the region today. This site is a public-private partnership that has generated significant economic growth for the region. The pioneering spirit of Paul Laurence Dunbar and the Wright Brothers is reflected today in Dayton's National Aviation Heritage Area. It's a privilege to represent a state that has and continues to play such an important role in the aviation sector. I'm proud to stand with Senator Portman in our effort to ensure that federal investment in the National Aviation Heritage Area will continue, said Brown. As of April 2018, the National Aviation Heritage Area has more than two million visitors annually, generating $35 million in economic impact and supporting 1,500 jobs in the r… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-praise-senate-passage-extension-health-coverage-tax-credit Portman, Brown Praise Senate Passage of Extension of Health Coverage Tax Credit 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Praise Senate Passage of Extension of Health Coverage Tax Credit Health Coverage Tax Credit is Critically Important for Thousands of Hardworking Retirees in Ohio December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) praised Senate passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill which included a short-term extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit through the end of 2020. This credit helps subsidize the cost of continued coverage for retirees and other individuals who lost their health care coverage in addition to their pensions and other benefits when their employers either entered into bankruptcy or laid off workers due to foreign trade. Earlier this year, Portman and Brown introduced bipartisan legislation that would extendfor five yearsthe Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). The HCTC is critically important for many hardworking Ohioans, including as many as 5,000 Delphi salaried retirees in Dayton, the Mahoning Valley, and Sandusky. In addition, a few hundred workers from the Lordstown General Motors plant have applied for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and would benefit from the HCTC as well. Thousands of retirees in Ohio and their families depend on the Health Coverage Tax Credit, and I'm pleased the funding bill includes an extension of this credit, even if it is only for one year,Portman said. Since I came to the Senate, I've fought for multiple extensions of the HCTC, including my bill that was included in the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 the last time the credit was extended.These hardworking Ohioans rely on the HCTC for affordable health insurance after their pensions were terminated or after they were adversely affected by foreign trade, and I will continue to work with my colleagues and the administration to ensure the stabilit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-praises-key-tax-incentives-passed-senate-ready-be-signed-law Portman Praises Key Tax Incentives Passed by Senate, Ready to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Key Tax Incentives Passed by Senate, Ready to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised Senate passage of key tax incentives, included in the final FY 2020 funding bill, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the New Markets Tax Credit, the Health Coverage Tax Credit, CFC Look-through, the Medical Expense Deduction, and the Craft Beverage Tax Relief. These tax incentives now head to the president's desk for his signature. Portman has seen firsthand how these incentives help Ohio, boosting the economy, economic development, jobs, and innovation in the state. These tax incentives are important to Ohio and I want to thank the president for his support. Many of these incentives including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the New Markets Tax Credit, the Health Coverage Tax Credit, CFC Look-through, the Medical Expense Deduction and the Craft Beverage Tax Relief are critical to continuing middle-class tax relief and generating more investment and economic development in Ohio.I fought to preserve them in the tax reform law because they drive more economic growth and job creation, and that's good for our country. Although I believe it was necessary to pass this extensions package to avoid the economic dislocation that would have occurred, I believe Congress must have a serious and thorough discussion next year on the future of these provisions, making permanent the ones that work for our economy and ending or phasing out the ones that are unnecessary. Too often, Congress refuses to make the hard choices with these temporary tax provisions, resulting in short-term, ineffective policy that we constantly have to revisit.I will continue to work with Chairman Grassley, my colleagues in the House and Senate, and the administration next year to help bring all sides together on a long-term agreem… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-praises-senate-passage-funding-boost-great-lakes-fishery-research Portman Praises Senate Passage of Funding to Boost Great Lakes Fishery Research, Ready to be Signed into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Senate Passage of Funding to Boost Great Lakes Fishery Research, Ready to be Signed into Law Senators Previously Introduced Legislation to Provide Legislative Authority to the Great Lakes Science Center to Conduct Fishery Research Efforts to Support Effective Fishery Management Decisions December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Senate for passing the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes bipartisan legislation he introduced with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to authorize Great Lakes fishery funding and help support effective fishery management decisions. TheGreat Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act willenable the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to continue to conduct research to help support the over $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industries. It also will authorize the Great Lakes Science Center, which helps sustain Great Lakes fisheries and reduce threats such as invasive species and harmful algal blooms. Despite holding one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water, the Great Lakes science program does not receive the same level of funding authorization as science centers on the country's saltwater coasts, and this legislation will help decrease the resource gap between the Great Lakes Science Center and other fishery research centers across the nation. The legislation now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. The Great Lakes are an invaluable resource to Ohio, critically important to both our environment and our economy, said Senator Portman, co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force. By authorizing the USGS's Great Lakes Science Center for the first time, we are prioritizing the research on fish populations and invasive species used by the Gre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-praises-senate-passage-funding-cleanup-and-redevelopment-portsmouth Portman Praises Senate Passage of Funding for Cleanup and Redevelopment of Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Senate Passage of Funding for Cleanup and Redevelopment of Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill passed today includes $367 million for the cleanup of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio as well as $51 million for the onsite disposal cell, which is $10 million above FY 2019 enacted levels.This funding is needed to maintain current employment levels and continue the decontamination and decommissioning work at the Portsmouth site, which is critical for redevelopment, jobs, and economic development in the region. The site is now fully funded through appropriations after the Department of Energy suspended its barter program in FY 2019, which provides more funding certainty for the site. The final FY 2020 funding bill also includes $40 million as part of a three-year demonstration project to produce a cascade of 16 centrifuges at the former American Centrifuge Project in Piketon to demonstrate the production of high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU). HALEU canbe the fuel source for advanced nuclear reactors, technology that can be used to improve our nation's energy security. A domestic enrichment capability is also needed for national security purposes. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. Portman issued the following statement: The cleanup and redevelopment of this plantis critical for jobs, economic development, and the future of Southern Ohio, and this funding is another milestone in the effort to get the site cleaned up and ready for redevelopment. I'm committed to ensuring there are sufficient resources for the cleanup work at Portsmouth now and in the future. I am also pleased that the legislation passed today includes funding for the centrifuge demonstration project, which this admin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-senate-colleagues-applaud-senate-passage-tropical-forest Portman, Senate Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Senate Colleagues' Applaud Senate Passage of Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Bipartisan Legislation Promotes Conservation & Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC 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), announced that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes $15 million for their bipartisanTropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act(TFCA). This program 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. 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.For the first time since its inception in 1998, Portman's legislation expands TFCA to include the protection of coral reef ecosystems. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. I'm pleased that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes $15 million for this bipartisan conservation effort which is making significant strides toward building 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 has protected millions of acres of tropical forest from deforestationa leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions. This bipartisan legislation is simply smart policy: it helps preserve and protect precious eco-systems all while strengthening … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-smith-bipartisan-revitalizing-underdeveloped-rural-areas-and-lands Portman, Smith Bipartisan Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Smith Bipartisan Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act to be Signed Into Law Legislation Provides Certainty to Rural Co-ops to Accept Rural Broadband Grants and FEMA Disaster Relief, Promoting Economic Development & Job Creation December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding bill that includes their bipartisan Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act to preserve jobs and encourage infrastructure development by expanding tax-exempt cooperative organizations' access to government grants and assistance, including rural broadband grants and FEMA disaster relief. This legislation provides certainty for co-ops looking to utilize government resources to deliver critical services to their members, such as broader access to high-speed internet or repairs to the electrical grid. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. I'm pleased that this bipartisan legislation will now head to the president's desk to be signed into law because in today's technology-dependent world, we must do more to bring high-speed internet and stronger grid infrastructure to the rural areas of our country. Tax-exempt rural co-ops provide these important services to parts of the country where access to reliable electricity and high-speed internet is the most limited, and they rely heavily on grants to perform these services. Without this legislation, many co-ops may miss out on grant income or disaster assistance, hurting our efforts to promote economic development and job creation in these rural areas, said Portman. We should take any action we can to help us get more Minnesotans and Americans in rural areas connected, said Smith. So when I heard from se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-solution-miners-pensions-and-health-care-be-signed-law Portman Solution to Miners Pensions and Health Care to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Solution to Miners' Pensions and Health Care to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding package, which includes the Bipartisan American Miners Act to help secure pensions and health care for 92,000 coal miners across the United States, and their families. The Bipartisan American Miners Act, which Portman cosponsored, secures lifetime health care benefits for 3,119 miners in Ohio who would have lost their benefits entirely by March, and the nearly 6,000 Ohioans whose pensions would have been reduced dramatically beginning next year. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. Our miners worked hard, played by the rules, and earned these health care and pension benefits, whichwithout this agreementwould be reduced dramatically or lost altogether, said Portman. I'm pleased that the Senate has passed this legislation to give our miners the secure health care and pension benefits they have earned, and peace of mind to their families. This is a victory for our miners and for Ohio, and I'm proud to have worked to ensure this bipartisan solution gets done. Senator Portman's consistent dedication to securing the pensions and health care of retired miners and their widows was a huge part of our victory, said Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America. 92,000 current and future retirees, or their widows, will now have the peace of mind that a lifetime of hard work did not go in vain, and that the pensions they earned in sweat and blood will be secure. On their behalf, I sincerely thank Senator Portman for his strong support. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-statement-house-passage-us-mexico-canada-agreement Portman Statement on House Passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Statement on House Passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): Today's strong bipartisan vote is good news for Ohio and the country, and it paves the way for Senate approval next year. This long-awaited agreement is a significant improvement over the status quo of NAFTA. By opening more markets, it is good for American workers, farmers, and manufacturers, and it will create thousands of new jobs here in the United States. Ohio's two top trading partners are Canada and Mexico. The new USMCAis particularly good for Ohio because it expands market access for Ohio farm products, incentivizes more auto production in the state, and makes online sales easier for Ohio companies. I applaud President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer for their persistence and their determination to finalize this historic new trade agreement. A vote for USMCA is a vote for improved market access, more U.S. manufacturing, and a more level playing field for American workers, farmers, and service providers. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to join me in supporting it. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-udall-bill-ensure-remaining-stamps-promote-wildlife-conservation Portman, Udall Bill to Ensure Remaining Stamps to Promote Wildlife Conservation Are Sold to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Udall Bill to Ensure Remaining Stamps to Promote Wildlife Conservation Are Sold to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DCToday, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tom Udall (D-NM) announced the Senate passage of the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes their bipartisanMultinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act, legislation that requires the U.S. Postal Service to sell the approximately 50 million remaining Saving Vanishing Species Stamps left in stock. When the program began in 2011, the U.S. Postal Service printed 100 million stamps to help promote wildlife conservation and this legislation will require the U.S. Postal Service to sell the approximately 50 million remaining stamps left in stock. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. We owe it to our future generations to preserve our planet's rich wildlife and natural resources so that they can continue to be enjoyed, said Portman. This successful stamp program has raised millions of dollars to fund conservation without any taxpayer money. I'm pleased the Senate has now approved this legislation, which will ensure that every last stamp is sold. By giving anyone the chance to easily and voluntarily contribute to a good cause with the simple act of mailing a letter, this stamp program has been a successful way to bolster conservation initiatives that protect iconic wildlife and critical habitat at no cost to taxpayers, Udall said. I'm glad the Senate passed this provision, because we must ensure we are taking advantage of every opportunity to preserve the world's treasured natural landscapes and species for generations to come. NOTE:On September 20, 2011, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Saving Vanishing Species Stamp, depicting an endangered Amur tiger cub, priced above the normal price of a first-class stamp. The … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-udall-stabenow-introduce-legislation-restore-americas-national Portman, Udall, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Restore Americas National Forests 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Udall, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Restore America's National Forests The Reforestation Act of 2019 Would Double Funding to $60 Million per Year Without New Taxpayer Funds to Help the U.S. Forest Service Prioritize and Reduce the Backlog of 1.3 Million Forestland Acres in Need of Replanting Within 10 Years December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today,U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Tom Udall (D-NM),and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)introducedtheReforestation Act of 2019to bolster funding for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to address its backlog of planting needs by carrying out reforestation projects in forests damaged by events such as wildfires, insects and disease. Given the Forest Service's reforestation backlog,the new bipartisan bill would double funding from the Reforestation Trust Fund to $60 million per year. The purpose of the Reforestation Trust Fund is to address USFS replanting needs. It would also direct USFS to quantify the backlog of replanting needs, reduce delays by expanding stewardship contracting, and encourage state and Tribal partnership. Among other associated activities, reforestation includes planting tree seedlings on forests that are unlikely to regenerate on their own in order to reestablish native plants and ensure the health of ecosystems, habitats, and wildlife populations that depend on the forestland. Replanting forests is also an effective way to increase natural carbon sequestration to reduce emissions, create jobs, and support natural ecosystems. Ensuring healthy forests also helps create jobs and recreational opportunities. Ohio's only national forest, the Wayne National Forest, has received $378,000 from the Reforestation Trust Fund since FY 2015 to address its reforestation needs. I am pleased to join Senators Udall and Stabenow in introducing this bipartisan … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portmans-combating-meth-cocaine-act-be-signed-law Portmans Combating Meth & Cocaine Act to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman's Combating Meth & Cocaine Act to be Signed Into Law Legislation Will Give States More Flexibility to Use Federal Opioid Funding to Address Resurgence of Meth & Cocaine December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding package including Portman's bipartisan Combating Meth & Cocaine Act, legislation that will give states more flexibility to use federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of psychostimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine.Specifically, the bill expands the use of the State Opioid Response Grant funding to address rising use and overdose deaths attributed to the abuse of methamphetamine and cocaine.The legislation now heads to the president's desk for his signature. When I talk to law enforcement, treatment providers and others on the frontlines of the drug crisis, I am increasingly hearing about the resurgence of methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses across Ohio, said Portman. This legislation will give states more flexibility to use federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of methamphetamine and cocaine, which will better address the on-the-ground reality of addiction in my state and many others. NOTE: There has been a resurgence of methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses in Ohio and around the United States.According to an annual survey by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2016, 2.4 million Americans said they recently had started using cocaine, methamphetamines or prescription stimulants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants have increased nationwide in recent years.Among the more than 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017, more than 23,000 or nearly a third involv… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/secure-act-retirement-security-reforms-championed-portman-ready-be-signed SECURE ACT Retirement Security Reforms Championed by Portman Ready To Be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy SECURE ACT Retirement Security Reforms Championed by Portman Ready To Be Signed Into Law Bipartisan Measure Which Includes Key Portman Retirement Security Priorities Will Help More Americans Save for Retirement December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act passed the Senate as a part of the final FY 2020 funding bill and will be signed into law.TheSECURE Act includes reforms sponsored by Portman designed to help more Americans save for their retirement, including marquee provisions to encourage small businesses to offer retirement plans to their workers, ensure millions of part-time employees can access 401(k) plans, and increase the age for required minimum distributions from 70 and a half to 72. TheSECURE Actalso includes Portman'sRetirement Security Preservation Act,which would reform pension nondiscrimination laws to prevent more than 400,000 Americans from having their pensions frozen in January. Additional provisions in the bipartisanRetirement Security & Savings Act,which Portman introduced with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), are also included in theSECURE Act. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. Passing the SECURE Act is a big victory that will help ensure that all hard-working Americans have a chance to build a nest egg for their retirement. Many of the provisions in the SECURE Act have been under consideration by the Senate for multiple years and multiple sessions of Congress, dating all the way back to the Senate Finance Committee markup in 2016. I'm particularly pleased that this legislation includes legislation I've introduced to help protect the retirement security of hundreds of thousands of dedicated older Americans who are at risk of losing future ret… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-increase-security-resources Senate Passes Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Security Resources for Faith-Based Institutions & Nonprofit Organizations 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Security Resources for Faith-Based Institutions & Nonprofit Organizations Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Ensures Synagogues, Religious & Cultural Institutions and Nonprofits Have Resources & Training to Secure Their Facilities, Help Prevent Attacks December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today applauded the Senate passage of legislation (H.R. 2476) authorizing $75 million annually for FYs 2020-2024 for the Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which provides grants to nonprofits and faith-based organizations to help secure their facilities against a potential terrorist attack. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Thompson, is the companion to Portman and Peters' bipartisan bill, the Protecting Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations From Terrorism Act (S. 1539). Of the $75 million total, $50 million will be available for nonprofits located within high-risk urban areas, and the remaining $25 million will be available for organizations that fall outside of those areas. Under the legislation, funding may be used for target-hardening activities, training for personnel, and any other appropriate activity, as defined by the FEMA Administrator. The text of the bill is here. Ensuring that synagogues, religious and cultural institutions, and nonprofit organizations have the resources and training they need to secure their facilities is one way Congress can help address this unnecessary violence that has tragically become more and more common,said Senator Portman. As I've said many times, there is no place for hatred or bigotry of any kind toward our fellow citize… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-bipartisan-portman-hassan-legislation-strengthen-public-and Senate Passes Bipartisan Portman-Hassan Legislation to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity Efforts, Ready to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Bipartisan Portman-Hassan Legislation to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity Efforts, Ready to be Signed Into Law December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to bolster cybersecurity in the public and private sector is ready to be signed into law as part of the final FY 2020 budget agreement to fund the government for the next fiscal year. The bipartisanDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Actwill require that the Department of Homeland Security make permanent cyber hunt and cyber incident response teams to work to help prevent cyberattacks at all levels of government and the private sector, and help mitigate the impact of such attacks when they occur. Local and state governments, as well as businesses, hospitals, and other entities, will be able to request assistance from the teams in the event of an attack.The bill also authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to include private sector experts on the teams in order to bring to bear their non-governmental cyber expertise. Our cyber hunt and incident response teams play an important role in protecting against cyber threats, reducing cybersecurity risks, and helping to get our cyber infrastructure back up and running after an attack occurs, Senator Portman said. I am glad that our bipartisan legislation passed today so that we can strengthen our response and recovery efforts in the event of a cyberattack. I am very pleased that bipartisan legislation that I introduced with Senator Portman to better prevent and respond to cyberattacks is ready to be signed into law,Senator Hassansaid. From localofficials working to protect New Hampshire communities to federal agenciestasked with shoring up cybersecurity, it's clear that there is more we need to do to s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-portman-priorities-help-vulnerable-elderly-and-disabled-get Senate Passes Portman Priorities to Help Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled Get Care They Need 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Portman Priorities to Help Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled Get Care They Need December 19, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Senate today for passing the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes his priorities to help vulnerable groups like the elderly and the disabled get the care they need. The package includes a five-month extension for Portman's bipartisan Money Follows the Person Program, which helps transition Medicaid beneficiaries from nursing homes to long-term care in their homes; and the Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act, which will remove accessories to complex wheelchairs from Medicare's competitive bidding, and thus improve access to those accessories for wheelchair-reliant seniors. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for his signature. I'm pleased that the Senate passed the final FY 2020 funding bill, which includes my legislation to help to ensure that the most vulnerable among us have better access to quality care,Portman said. The legislation helps support seniors with disabilities by improving access to vital accessories for wheelchair-reliant seniors, and it includes a five-month extension of Money Follows the Person (MFP), which helps transition Medicaid beneficiaries from nursing homes to long-term care in their homes. This extension of the program will mean that MFP can continue to support the more than 10,000 Ohioans that the program has helped to receive the home and community-based care that they need. I will continue working for a longer extension like the permanent extension Senators Grassley and Wyden included for the Money Follows the Person Program in their Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. NOTE: The legislative package includes the following Portman-championed priorities: The Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Tech… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402761 Bill Johnson Speaks on House Floor Against Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) spoke on the House floor earlier this afternoon against the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, and called for a moment of silent reflection: share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) spoke on the House floor earlier this afternoon against the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, and called for a moment of silent reflection:TRANSCRIPT: Madam Speaker, this is a sad day for America. This partisan impeachment sham seeks to disenfranchise 63 million American voters. So I want to use my time to call on this chamber for members to rise and observe a moment of silent reflection, to give every member here the chance to pause for a moment and remember the voices of the 63 million American voters the Democrats today are wanting to silence. (SILENCE) Madam Speaker, disenfranchising 63 million voters gives me 63 million reasons to vote no. And I urge my colleagues to do the same. Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCptdpYjMZw&feature=youtu.be 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402762 Bill Johnson Emphatically Votes No on Politically Motivated, Sham Impeachment Articles 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment: share: f t Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment: Since November 8, 2016, the events of today were destined to happen. Democrats continue to refuse to accept the results of the 2016 election, and have openly talked about impeaching President Trump since before he was even sworn into office. Their hate has been on display for everyone to see. Once their Russian collusion fantasies were shattered, House Democrats quickly pivoted to a new fake scandal over President Trump's dealings with Ukraine. President Trump has not committed any impeachable offenses. Despite what Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, and their followers insist, they presented no evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors.' I heard loud and clear from thousands of people in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio that are totally opposed to this sham impeachment process being run by House Democrats. This afternoon, I spoke out on the floor of the U.S. House, calling for a moment of silent reflection on behalf of the 63 million Americans - including the over 220,000 I represent across 18 counties who voted for President Trump - whose voice House Democrats are attempting to invalidate. Tonight, I emphatically voted no on both articles of impeachment. This process will end with an acquittal in the Senate, and the country will be even more divided. For what? So Democrats can use the impeachment process in an attempt to bloody up a sitting president less than year before his re-election? While this a sad chapter in our history, I have full confidence that the majority of the American people will see this charade for what it is. Bill Johnson spoke out on the House floor earlier today against the articles of impeachment: VIDEO 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402250 Latta Votes Against Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement on the House floor, before House Democrats voted to impeach President Trump, expressing why he does not support the impeachment process: Clickhereto watch Latta's remarks. Transcript of remarks as prepared for delivery: Madam Speaker, this is a sad day for our country one that our forefathers warned us against. We have watched this illegitimate impeachment process unfold while making a mockery of our Constitutional duties. House Democrats have conducted the most polarizing impeachment process in our nation's history, and the men and women I represent are tired of this Democratic Congress putting political games above our nation's interests. House Democrats held secret meetings, withheld important documents, deliberately misrepresented information to the public, and did not give due process to the President. This investigation was unfair, and the American people expect more out of Congress. The articles of impeachment are not based on facts, but instead, are entirely politically motivated. The truth is there was no pressure put on President Zelensky and the transcripts confirm there was no conditionality. This inquiry has been rigged from the start lacking fairness, transparency, and truth. It has been a waste of taxpayer dollars and is based off the opinion of an unnamed whistleblower and hearsay. The accusations in today's proceeding do not align with the facts. This impeachment process is out of step with existing precedent for presidential impeachment proceedings, and it is not a process I will support. I urge my colleagues to put country first, and vote in opposition to the articles of impeachment. Thank you, Madam Speaker, I yield back. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402893 Statement from Rep. Stivers 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Statement from Rep. Stivers f t # e Washington, December 18, 2019 The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump: After studying the reports, I did not see conclusive evidence that the President has committed a crime, and this has not reached the high bar that I hold for impeachment. I believe that the power of impeachment should only be used in extreme cases, as it overturns the will of the people and further divides an already-divided nation. I trust the voters to make decisions through the electoral process, and there is an election in less than a year. For that reason, I did not vote in favor of the articles of impeachment. Despite today's outcome, I am hopeful that we can all move forward and address the very real problems facing our nation that have gone by the wayside as this process has consumed Washington, including support for our military and veterans, lowering health care costs, and keeping our economy thriving. -30- f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=189 Congressman Gonzalez releases open letter to constituents on impeachment vote 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Anthony Gonzalez G000588 anthonygonzalez.house.gov     legacy Congressman Gonzalez releases open letter to constituents on impeachment vote Washington, December 18, 2019 U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) released an open letter to constituents today following the U.S. House of Representatives vote to impeach President Trump. Read an excerpt from the letter below. Hearsay and speculation are never enough to support the mighty weight of a presidential impeachment. The impeachment of President Trump is unique in American history because it represents the first impeachment in our nation's history where not a single piece of direct evidence of criminal action has been presented or alleged. House Democrats are not accusing the President of breaking a single law. Rather they are accusing him of abuse of power, a concept so subjective that it must require the highest standard of direct proof. On this, the House majority has failed. Taking a step back, my biggest fear for today's vote is that we have just lowered the bar for all future impeachments such that every president hereafter will be subject to similar proceedings. We pursued a partisan process, achieved a partisan outcome, and ripped open old wounds as we engaged in a partisan war. Our conduct and today's vote achieved the very thing that our founders sought to avoid a political exercise that carries little weight, divides the country, and is ripe with abuse. Find the full open letter on Congressman Gonzalez's website here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2019/12/rep-davidson-opposes-impeaching-president-trump Rep. Davidson Opposes Impeaching President Trump 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Warren Davidson D000626 davidson.house.gov davidson https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tonight the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for abuse of power (230-197) and obstruction of Congress (229-198). Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) along with the entire Republican conference and a handful of Democrats voted against impeachment. After the vote, Congressman Davidson said: We’ve wasted an entire quarter of this Congress with impeachment proceedings. With the time and money spent scrutinizing a phone call and listening to hearsay, Congress should have been far more productive. I opposed impeachment, but of course, today’s vote had a predetermined outcome. I’m hopeful the House will finally get to work for the American people. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://joyce.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=540 Joyce Issues Statement on Impeachment, Urges Mending of Partisan Divisions 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Dave Joyce J000295 joyce.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the Articles of Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump: As a former prosecutor, I know that any legitimate investigation must be free of bias, cannot predetermine the outcome and must present factual evidence of wrongdoing. These standards also apply to impeachment, which as history illustrates, is not to be invoked lightly. Impeachment was never intended to be a tool of political vengeance. However, this impeachment inquiry has operated on a rushed, artificial timeline set by Speaker Pelosi wheredue process was neglected, the majority of the testimony provided was secondhand,partisan presumptions were presented as factsand proof of impeachable acts was not articulated. If I were to vote in favor of the two articles of impeachment today, I would be setting a dangerous precedent for our country moving forward. What's worse is that this process to undermine the President played out at the expense of the American people, halting progress on critical issues. It is up to all of us, no matter which side of the aisle we may fall on, to stop the partisan bickering and work across party lines to deliver results for our constituents.The people of Northeast Ohio sent me to Washington to fight for solutions to the issues that impact them and their families, like combating the opioid epidemic, restoring the Great Lakes, expanding jobs and opportunity, lifting wages and ensuring our veterans get the health care they deserve. No amount of partisan politics will stop me from continuing to do just that. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/2019/12/turner-bill-extends-health-care-credit-for-delphi-salaried-retirees TURNER Bill Extends Health Care Credit for Delphi Salaried Retirees 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 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/2019/12/turner-urges-fbi-to-adopt-fisa-reform TURNER Urges FBI to Adopt FISA Reform 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 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-extends-health-care-credit-for-delphi-salaried-retirees TURNER Bill Extends Health Care Credit for Delphi Salaried Retirees 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Michael Turner T000463 turner.house.gov     legacy Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after successfully advocating for a year long extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) program to be included in the appropriations packages passed in the House yesterday: Many Delphi Salaried Retirees rely on the Health Coverage Tax Credit to afford health care, and it was set to expire at the end of this year. I am continuing to work with the Trump Administration towards additional remedies for the Delphi Salaried Retirees, 20,000 of whom lost their pensions as a result of the Obama Administration. This re-authorization of a key tax credit that makes health care more affordable for these retirees is a strong step forward, and I will continue to advocate for a long term reauthorization of this credit. Background The Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) program was set to be terminated at the end of this year. The HCTC is available to eligible workers of any age who have experienced job loss due to work facility closures or foreign trade and have become Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Certified. The spouses and families of these workers are also eligible. In addition, the HCTC is available to retirees age 55-65 who have had their defined pension plans trusteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) due to their employer's bankruptcy or restructure and who are receiving payments. The Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act would allow eligible individuals to remain within the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) program past the program's December 31, 2019 termination date, or upon leaving the program. This program has been reauthorized six times since its inception in 2002 benefitting thousands of American workers and their families. Turner has been a consistent advocate for long term reauthorization of the HCTC, introducingThe Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act back in March of this year. This healthcare benefit was set to expire at the end of 2019 under Obamacare. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/turner-urges-fbi-to-adopt-fisa-reform TURNER Urges FBI to Adopt FISA Reform 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Michael Turner T000463 turner.house.gov     legacy Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, wrote today to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer urging the FBI to adopt his proposed reform of preventing politically funded opposition research from being used as evidence in the FISC. My bill, initially introduced in March 2018 and which I am re-introducing this week, would amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to ensure that raw political opposition research is not used in an application to the FISC, said Turner. The facts and circumstances provided to the FISC in an application to surveil or search an American citizen should never be solely produced by or collected using funds of a political organization for the purpose of gaining an advantage against or otherwise conducting research on an opposing political opponent. In Inspect General Horowitz's report, it was clear that raw political opposition research was utilized by the FBI as proof of facts alleged in their FISA application, Turner continued. This should never happen again. Understandably, if the FBI should become aware of criminal activity as a result of politically motivated opposition research, this rule would require that the FBI independently verify its allegations prior to transmitting them to the FISC. Last week, Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified that his investigation concluded that the Steele reporting played a central and essential role in the [FBI's] decision to seek a FISA order in this case. Furthermore, he found that FBI leadership supported relying on Steele's reporting to seek a FISA order...after being advised of, and giving consideration to, concerns expressed by a Department attorney that Steele may have been hired by someone associated with a rival candidate or campaign. In light of that testimony, FISC Judge Collyer issued an order yesterday to the FBI to present proposed reforms by January 1… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=403879 Wenstrup Votes Against Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Brad Wenstrup W000815 wenstrup.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after voting against House Democrats' articles of impeachment against President Trump: Today, House Democrats continued their attempt to reverse the results of the 2016 election. While they have feigned sobriety at the gravity of this particular day, they, in fact, have planned to impeach President Trump since before he took office. Today is the fourth impeachment related vote against President Trump. In fact, 87 Democrats voted in support of impeaching him before the July phone call that is in question even took place. During this attempt, the Democrat-scripted impeachment proceedings failed to produce evidence to support the charges against President Trump. I find it ironic that House Democrats are impeaching the President over a supposed abuse of power,' while they are simultaneously wholly unconcerned with the recent Inspector's General report that details election-related surveillance abuses by the FBI. If Democrats are truly concerned about abuses of power and foreign influence in elections, they would take immediate action on the documented abuses by the FBI and their use of a politically-funded dossier to gain foreign surveillance authority over American citizens who were members of President Trump's campaign. Today, Democrats set a dangerous precedent. If the bar is set this low, it sets the stage for impeachments anytime there is divided government, said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. We must ask ourselves: How is America helped by this? Watch Congressman Brad Wenstrup speak on the House floor during debate over the articles of impeachment HERE. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bloomberg-portman-highlights-wins-ohio-funding-bills-how-passing-usmca-will On Bloomberg, Portman Highlights Wins for Ohio in Funding Bills & How Passing USMCA Will Strengthen Our Economy & Create Jobs 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy On Bloomberg, Portman Highlights Wins for Ohio in Funding Bills & How Passing USMCA Will Strengthen Our Economy & Create Jobs December 18, 2019 | Press Releases In an interview with Bloomberg's Daybreak Americas with David Westin this morning, Senator Rob Portman discussed the wins he helped to secure in the final FY 2020 funding bills and FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. Among other things, Portman secured an important tax extenders package that will help small business in Ohio and boost the economy; the bipartisan SECURE Act, which includes a number of Portman's initiatives designed to help more Americans save for their retirement; the bipartisan RURAL Act, which will help to preserve jobs and encourage infrastructure development by providing certainty to tax-exempt cooperative organizations that accept government dollars for services such as the deployment of rural broadband; and important funding for Ohio's military installations and operations. Senator Portman also highlighted the economic benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement, which will strengthen our economy and support American workers, farmers, and manufacturers. Portman supports the USMCA because it will create new jobs, expand opportunities for agricultural trade, encourage new opportunities for auto jobs in America, and add a new section on digital trade to make online sales easier. Portman has actively called for Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats to bring USMCA to a vote in the House. Finally, Senator Portman discussed the upcoming impeachment vote in the House of Representatives. Portman has made clear that he plans to listen to both sides as a juror in the Senate, but based on what has been presented there is nothing that rises to the level of removing a president from office and the extreme measure of overturning an election. Meanwhile in Ohi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-bipartisan-colleagues-applaud-north-korea-sanctions-named-after Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Applaud North Korea Sanctions Named After Otto Warmbier in Final NDAA Package 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Applaud North Korea Sanctions Named After Otto Warmbier in Final NDAA Package December 18, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Van Hollen (D-MD), Pat Toomey (R-PA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) celebrated the inclusion of the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act in the final FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. They were joined at the event by Fred and Cindy Warmbier, whose son Otto died after being imprisoned in North Korea for over a year and for whom the bill is named. The legislation, which is now at the President's desk for his signature, will offer foreign banks and firms a stark choice: continue business with North Korea or maintain access to the U.S. financial system. It does this by imposing mandatory sanctions on the foreign banks and companies that facilitate illicit financial transactions for North Korea. This bipartisan sanctions legislation will help hold North Korea accountable for their actions and human rights abuses against Cincinnati-native Otto Warmbier as well as others they've illegally held captive. I'm glad these sanctions were included in the NDAA conference report and we must continue to work together to confront the threat that North Korea poses. Fred and Cindy Warmbier and their family have been through so much. I'm proud to be their friend and support their efforts to hold North Korea accountable and ensure that Otto is never forgotten, said Senator Portman. I'm proud to say that Congress has taken a stand when it comes to North Korea's nuclear ambitions and the threat that it poses to our country and the world. This legislation will out real teeth in the sanctions regime in order to achieve our goal of a negotiated agreement to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, said Senator Van Hollen. I want to thank Senators Toome… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-announce-senate-confirmation-judge-matt-mcfarland-serve-us Portman, Brown Announce Senate Confirmation of Judge Matt McFarland to Serve on U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Announce Senate Confirmation of Judge Matt McFarland to Serve on U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio December 18, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced the Senate confirmation of Judge Matt McFarland to the position of U.S. Federal District Court Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. Portman and Brownrecommendedthe president nominate Judge McFarland for the vacancy which was created upon the retirement of Judge Thomas Rose. The Southern District has court locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton and serves more than five million Ohioans in 48 counties. I applaud the Senate for confirming Judge Matt McFarland to be the next federal judge in the Southern District,said Portman. Judge McFarland has been a dedicated public servant on the state court of appeals. His esteemed reputation is well deserved and I am confident he will continue make Ohio proud with his distinguished service on the bench. I'm proud to join Senator Portman in this bipartisan process, and I thank Judge McFarland for his willingness to serve,said Brown. I'm very honored to be confirmed for this important position and grateful to have the bipartisan support of the Senate and of President Trump for his nomination. Serving as a judge has been the greatest professional honor of my life and I look forward to serving the citizens of Ohio at the federal level,said Judge McFarland. Judge Matthew W. McFarland is a judge on the Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals. He was elected to the court in 2004 and re-elected in 2010 and 2016. Judge McFarland received his undergraduate degree from Capital University, cum laude, and his J.D. from Capital University Law School, Order of the Barristers. Judge McFarland has previously served as the court's Presiding and Administrative Judge and as a visiting ju… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-senate-passed-ndaa-conference-report-includes-wins-ohio-increases Portman: Senate-Passed NDAA Conference Report Includes Wins for Ohio, Increases Troop Pay 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman: Senate-Passed NDAA Conference Report Includes Wins for Ohio, Increases Troop Pay NDAA Conference Report Includes Largest Troop Pay Raise in Nearly 10 Years December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DCU.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised Senate passage the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which includes a number of initiatives to support Ohio's military installations, increase troop pay, and provide additional assistance to Ukraine. He released the following statement: This defense bill provides needed resources to continue rebuilding our military, support our troops and increase their pay, and provide upgrades and support to Ohio's defense installations. Our country faces significant security threats around the world, and this bipartisan legislation helps ensure that our soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines and Department of Defense civilians have the vital resources they need to accomplish their national security missions. Ohio is home to some of the best and brightest serving our country, and some of our nation's premier defense installations.I'm proud of their work.This bill also takes additional steps I've fought for to help Ukraine defend themselves against Russian aggression.This security assistance package sendsa clear message that America stands with the Ukrainian people in their struggle to secure a democratic, prosperous, and independent future. NOTE: Portman announced that the FY 2020 NDAA includes a number of key wins for Ohio and the country, including: Authorizing $1.7 billion in funding to upgrade 165 Abrams tanks, increasing the rate of production of the upgraded Abrams tanks Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima in order to ensure that our forward deployed tanks have the most cutting-edge capabilities; Authorizing $394 million for up… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-portman-peters-bipartisan-bill-save-taxpayer-dollars-federal Senate Passes Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars on Federal Vehicles 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars on Federal Vehicles December 18, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI) applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan bill to help save taxpayer dollars by updating policies to help federal agencies adopt electric vehicles, which are more fuel efficient than traditional gas-powered vehicles. The Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act (CHARGE Act) directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to allow vehicle charge cards to be used to pay for electric vehicle recharging at commercially-available charging stations. If federal employees are required to pay for gas with travel charge cards, they should also be allowed to fill up' at a charging station when operating an electric vehicle, said Senator Portman. I'm pleased that the Senate passed this bipartisan, common-sense bill and urge the House to take it up soon. I'm glad the Senate passed this commonsense legislation that will save taxpayer dollars in the long run by ensuring the federal government is ready to adopt more electric vehicles into its fleet, said Senator Peters. Electric vehicles have the potential to be more fuel efficient and more cost-effective than gasoline-powered vehicles, and this legislation will help ensure the federal government can take full advantage of electric vehicles that will save money for Michiganders and Americans across the country. The GSA is responsible for Fleet Services Cards that federal agencies use to cover the costs of small-dollar repairs and refueling of government-owned and leased vehicles. Currently, electric vehicles are not covered in this service. This bill will enable agencies that acquire electric vehicles to use the existing charge cards to pay for recharging, facilitating the federal government's adoption of more efficient … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402883 Stivers Honors Franklin County Students Nominated to Service Academies 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Earlier this month, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) announced his nomination of six students from Franklin County to the United States military academies. One of the highest honors I have as a Member of Congress is the opportunity to nominate ambitious, outstanding young leaders to the United States military academies, Stivers said. These students are some of the best and brightest of their generation, and I am thankful for their decision to invest in America's future. I am confident they will apply their high educational, moral, and physical standards to 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 Upper Arlington High School and currently attends Marquette University. William is the son of David and Patricia Ciesinski. Declan Cooper was nominated to the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, and West Point. Cooper attends St. Charles Preparatory School and is the son of Patrick and Hope Cooper. William Humphrys was nominated to the Naval Academy and West Point. Humphrys attends St. Charles Preparatory School and is the son of Scott and Kerstin Humphrys. Quentin Zimmer was nominated to the Naval Academy. Zimmer attends Upper Arlington High School and is the son of Christopher and Margaret Zimmer. Dylan Frazier was nominated to the Merchant Marine Academy and Naval Academy. Frazier attends Central Crossing High School and is the son of Joe Frazier and Angel Cordial. Darius Lightfoot was nominated to the Merchant Marine Academy. Lightfoot attends Westland High School and is the son of Jack and Ellen Lightfoot. 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… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402890 Stivers Honors Fairfield County Students Nominated to Service Academies 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy From left to right:Spencer White, Colby Baker, Cassady Cubra, Rep. Steve Stivers, Owen Snyder, Ian Wolfe, Luke Gornall. WASHINGTON Earlier this month, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) announced his nomination of eight students from Fairfield County to the United States military academies. One of the highest honors I have as a Member of Congress is the opportunity to nominate ambitious, outstanding young leaders to the United States military academies, Stivers said. These students are some of the best and brightest of their generation, and I am thankful for their decision to invest in America's future. I am confident they will apply their high educational, moral, and physical standards to serve our country well and make Ohio's 15th District proud. Stivers nominated the following students: Ian Wolfe was nominated to the Air Force Academy. Wolfe attends Bloom-Carroll High School and is the son of Heath and Jennifer Wolfe. Luke Gornall was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. He attends Fairfield Union High School and is the son of John and Laura Gornall. Cassady Cubra was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Naval Academy. She attends Pickerington Central High School and is the daughter of Robert and Cristina Cubra. Owen Snyder was nominated to the Air Force Academy. He is the son of Ryan and Andrea Snyder and attends Lancaster High School. Colby Baker was nominated to West Point and Merchant Marine Academy. Baker attends Pickerington North High School and is the son of Craig and Kristina Baker. Jacob Smith was nominated to the Naval Academy. Smith graduated from Pickerington North High School, and is currently attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Jacob is the son of Ryan and Andrea Snyder. Spencer White was nominated to the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, and West Point. White attends Pickerington North High School and is the son of Brian and Rebecca White. David Cassady was nominated to the Naval Academy. Cassady… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402891 Stivers Honors Fayette County Student Nominated to Service Academies 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Stivers Honors Fayette County Student Nominated to Service Academies f t # e Washington, December 17, 2019 Rep. Steve Stivers congratulates Kylie Pettit, pictured above.WASHINGTON Earlier this month, Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) announced his nomination of Kylie Pettit to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Kylie currently attends Miami Trace High School and is the daughter of Brian and Kristina Pettit. One of the highest honors I have as a Member of Congress is the opportunity to nominate ambitious, outstanding young leaders to the United States military academies, Stivers said. The candidates chosen this year are undoubtedly some of the best and brightest of their generation, and I am thankful for their decision to invest in America's future. I am confident Kylie will apply her high educational, moral, and physical standards to 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 f… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402892 Stivers Statement on Spending Bills 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Steve Stivers S001187 stivers.house.gov     legacy Stivers Statement on Spending Bills f t # e Washington, December 17, 2019 The following statement may be attributed to Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) regarding the passage of H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865: Today's spending bills are an example of what can be done when folks are willing to reach across the aisle and compromise. While it has a larger price tag than I would have liked, it prioritizes our military readiness and funds programs that are critical to Ohio's 15th District, including the STOP School Violence Act, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) that supports local food pantries, continued biomedical research to find treatments and cures, and support for the Smart City Challenge Program. I'm proud of the bipartisan show of support, and hopeful that the Senate will act quickly and send the bills to the President's desk. -30- f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davidson.house.gov/2019/12/rep-davidson-rejects-bipartisan-spending-plan Rep. Davidson Rejects Bipartisan Spending Plan 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Warren Davidson D000626 davidson.house.gov davidson https://davidson.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the House of Representatives voted on two appropriations packages that would fund the government through the 2020 fiscal year. Dealmakers packed $1.4 trillion of federal funding into the two bills that will also effectively borrow $1.1 trillion. While total federal spending is projected to be $4.7 trillion, Congress only votes annually on the discretionary number; the balance is considered mandatory spending. The two mini-bus spending bills top 2,000 pages total. The House Appropriations Committee released the bill text late last night. The House passed the spending bills, helping to avoid a government shutdown days before the December 20th deadline. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) said after the vote: I’m dismayed that my so many of my colleagues voted to continue Congress’s horribly irresponsible spending practices. When it comes to spending Americans’ money, lawmakers in Washington always seem to cram through something that involves spending even more while abandoning House rules that provide for time to read, debate, and offer amendments to proposed legislation. While lawmakers rightly tout new funding for one project or the other, most will gloss over the underlying expectation that future generations will pay for current excess consumption. I will continue to oppose the broken status-quo on federal spending. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://joyce.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=539 Joyce Praises Bipartisanship on FY2020 Appropriations Agreement, Highlights Buckeye Wins 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Dave Joyce J000295 joyce.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) issued the following statement regardinghis supportfor the FY2020 Appropriations agreement: While it's not the legislation I would have written, and there are some things in here that I may not necessarily agree with, there is much more in this agreement that unites us than divides us. This legislation takes critical steps towards securing our nation, ensuring the health of our national parks and other public lands, addressing the backlog of untested sexual assault kits, promoting economic prosperity, and investing in our nation's infrastructure. Importantly, there were several wins for Ohio included in this legislation, like increased funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), extensive resources for programs that help us fight the opioid crisis and increased funding for rural broadband programs. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I look forward to continuing to fight for Ohio's priorities as we begin work on the funding bills for the next fiscal year. The agreement also includes, but is not limited to, the following: Protecting the Great Lakes and Other Natural Resources $320 million for the GLRI, a $20 million increase from previously enacted levels Prioritizes funding for Harmful Algal Bloom research Provides more than $35 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USGS to prevent and control the spread of Asian carp $1.8 billion for maintenance and construction at our national parks and other public lands Taking Care of Our Veterans $1.5 billion for the implementation of an electronic health records system for veterans that is fully interoperable with Department of Defense records Increases funding for programs aimed at mental health, suicide prevention, ending homelessness, assisting rural veterans and expanding female veteran health programs $16 million for adaptive sports programs for disabled veteran athletes Combatting the Opioid Epidemic Increases funding for the Office of Nationa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://turner.house.gov/2019/12/turner-secures-major-funding-for-oh-10 TURNER Secures Major Funding for OH-10 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 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-secures-major-funding-for-oh-10 TURNER Secures Major Funding for OH-10 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Michael Turner T000463 turner.house.gov     legacy Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after voting in support of the two appropriations packages today: I have strongly advocated for major funding wins for our community reflected in these bills. First and foremost, today's bills appropriate the remaining $120.9 million of the $182 million expansion project at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that we won authorization of last week. Furthermore, this bill reauthorizes the National Aviation Heritage Area to continue to preserve the legacy of the Wright Brothers and aviation in Dayton, Ohio. Finally, due to my advocacy for Central State University to be put on an equal funding level as other 1890 land grant institutions, CSU will be able to access millions of additional dollars for scholarships and research. I will continue to fight for funding for our community and its institutions. More of Turner's funding priorities that made it into the final appropriations packages can be found by clicking here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=403877 Wenstrup Supports USMCA Implementing Legislation at Ways and Means Markup 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Brad Wenstrup W000815 wenstrup.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) released the following statement after United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implementing legislation was reported out of the Ways and Means Committee markup: After today's Ways and Means Committee vote, USMCA is one step closer toward consideration on the House floor. USMCA will modernize the rules of the road for North American trade, open up new markets for our farmers, and protect American innovators. I urge my colleagues to support USMCA when it comes to the floor for a vote, said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Watch Rep. Wenstrup during the Ways and Means markup HERE. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/portman-smith-announce-final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-their-bipartisan-revitalizing Portman, Smith Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Their Bipartisan Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Smith Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Their Bipartisan Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act Legislation Would Provide Certainty to Rural Co-ops to Accept Rural Broadband Grants and FEMA Disaster Relief, Promoting Economic Development & Job Creation December 17, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes their bipartisan Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act to preserve jobs and encourage infrastructure development by expanding tax-exempt cooperative organizations' access to government grants and assistance, including rural broadband grants and FEMA disaster relief. This legislation provides certainty for co-ops looking to utilize government resources to deliver critical services to their members, such as broader access to high-speed internet or repairs to the electrical grid. In today's technology-dependent world, we must do more to bring high-speed internet and stronger grid infrastructure to the rural areas of our country. Tax-exempt rural co-ops provide these important services to parts of the country where access to reliable electricity and high-speed internet is the most limited, and they rely heavily on grants to perform these services. Without this legislation, many co-ops may miss out on grant income or disaster assistance, hurting our efforts to promote economic development and job creation in these rural areas, said Portman. We should take any action we can to help us get more Minnesotans and Americans in rural areas connected, said Smith. So when I heard from several Minnesota cooperatives at risk of losing their tax-exempt status, I wanted to reverse that. I introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure co-ops can retain their tax exemptions in efforts to expand rural broadband or in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bipartisan-portman-hassan-legislation-strengthen-public-and-private-sector Bipartisan Portman-Hassan Legislation to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity Efforts Included in Government Funding Agreement 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Bipartisan Portman-Hassan Legislation to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity Efforts Included in Government Funding Agreement December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to bolster cybersecurity in the public and private sector is expected to be signed into law as part of the final bipartisan budget agreement to fund the government for the next fiscal year. The bipartisanDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Actwill require that the Department of Homeland Security make permanent cyber hunt and cyber incident response teams to work to help prevent cyberattacks at all levels of government and the private sector, and help mitigate the impact of such attacks when they occur. Local and state governments, as well as businesses, hospitals, and other entities, will be able to request assistance from the teams in the event of an attack.The bill also authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to include private sector experts on the teams in order to bring to bear their non-governmental cyber expertise. Our cyber hunt and incident response teams play an important role in protecting against cyber threats, reducing cybersecurity risks, and helping to get our cyber infrastructure back up and running after an attack occurs,Senator Portman said.I am glad that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes our bipartisan legislation so that we can strengthen our response and recovery efforts in the event of a cyberattack. I am very pleased that bipartisan legislation that I introduced with Senator Portman to better prevent and respond to cyberattacks is included in this year-end package,Senator Hassansaid. From localofficials working to protect New Hampshire communities to federal agenciestasked with shoring up cybersecurity, it's clear th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-portman-priorities-help-vulnerable Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Portman Priorities to Help Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled Get Care They Need 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Portman Priorities to Help Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled Get Care They Need December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes his priorities to help vulnerable groups like the elderly and the disabled get the care they need. The package includes a five month extension for Portman's bipartisan Money Follows the Person Program, which helps transition Medicaid beneficiaries from nursing homes to long-term care in their homes; and the Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act, which will remove accessories to complex wheelchairs from Medicare's competitive bidding, and thus improve access to those accessories for wheelchair-reliant seniors. I'm pleased that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes my legislation to help to ensure that the most vulnerable among us have better access to quality care,Portman said. The legislation helps support seniors with disabilities by improving access to vital accessories for wheelchair-reliant seniors, and it includes a five-month extension of Money Follows the Person (MFP), which helps transition Medicaid beneficiaries from nursing homes to long-term care in their homes. This extension of the program will mean that MFP can continue to support the more than 10,000 Ohioans that the program has helped to receive the home and community-based care that they need. I will continue working for a longer extension like the permanent extension Senators Grassley and Wyden included for the Money Follows the Person Program in their Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. NOTE: The legislative package includes the following Portman-championed priorities: The Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act will remove accessories to complex wheelchairs from Medicare's competitive bidding, an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-portman-udall-bill-ensure-remaining Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Portman, Udall Bill to Ensure Remaining Stamps to Promote Wildlife Conservation Are Sold 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Portman, Udall Bill to Ensure Remaining Stamps to Promote Wildlife Conservation Are Sold December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DCToday, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tom Udall (D-NM) announced the final FY 2020 funding bill includes their bipartisanMultinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act, legislation which would require the U.S. Postal Service to sell the approximately 50 million remaining Saving Vanishing Species Stamps left in stock. When the program began in 2011, the U.S. Postal Service printed 100 million stamps to help promote wildlife conservation and this legislation will require the U.S. Postal Service to sell the approximately 50 million remaining stamps left in stock. We owe it to our future generations to preserve our planet's rich wildlife and natural resources so that they can continue to be enjoyed, said Portman. This successful stamp program has raised millions of dollars to fund conservation without any taxpayer money. I'm glad this bipartisan was included in the final funding bill and strongly urge the president to sign this legislation into law to ensure that every last stamp is sold. "By giving anyone the chance to easily and voluntarily contribute to a good cause with the simple act of mailing a letter, this stamp program has been a successful way to bolster conservation initiatives that protect iconic wildlife and critical habitat at no cost to taxpayers," Udall said. "I'm glad to see this provision included in the funding bill, because we must ensure we are taking advantage of every opportunity to preserve the world's treasured natural landscapes and species for generations to come." NOTE:On September 20, 2011, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Saving Vanishing Species Stamp, depicting an endangered Amur tiger cub, priced above the normal price of a first-clas… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/final-fy-2020-funding-measure-includes-key-portman-priorities-protect-great Final FY 2020 Funding Measure Includes Key Portman Priorities to Protect Great Lakes & National Parks 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Final FY 2020 Funding Measure Includes Key Portman Priorities to Protect Great Lakes & National Parks December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised the passage of the finalFY 2020 funding bill that includes funding for several of his key priorities to protect the Great Lakes and National Parks: theGreat Lakes Restoration Initiative(GLRI), theNational Park Service (NPS) Centennial Challenge,the Migratory Birds of the America's Act, theGreat Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act,theHarmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (HABHRCA), and language prohibiting the Army Corps from dumping sediment dredged from the Cuyahoga River shipping channel into Lake Erie unless the State of Ohio approves that it is environmentally safe. The bill also includes his bipartisan legislation with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), theGreat Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act as well as his legislation with Senator Brown (D-OH) to extend the authorization for the National Aviation Heritage Area through September 30, 2022.Notably,the bill includes $320 million in funding for GLRI for FY 2020, the largest investment in the health, ecosystem, and water quality in the Great Lakes.The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. Portman issued the following statement: I'm pleased this final FY 2020 funding bill will benefit Ohio's national parks and Great Lakes, especially Lake Erie. I'm proud that this legislation includes the largest investment in funding for GLRI, a successful public-private partnership to protect the water quality and ecosystem of our Great Lakes. It also includes funding for several programs to protect fish populations, migratory birds, and other wildlife species that depend on the Great Lakes. I am also pleased that it extends the authorization for the National Aviation Heritage Area and inclu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-announces-658-million-cara-grants-final-fy-2020-funding-bill Portman Announces $658 Million for CARA Grants in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Announces $658 Million for CARA Grants in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes $658 million for grants through his bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act(CARA), which became law in 2016. This funding marks the largest investment in Portman's CARA grant program since it was enacted into law. Portman released the following statement: I'm pleased the final FY 2020 funding bill includes the largest investment in CARA grants yet as too many Ohioans of every age continue to suffer from addiction. This $658 million will help state and local health officials, prevention experts, treatment providers, and law enforcement to work together to address this epidemic.I'm grateful for the progress that we have made in combating this epidemic thanks to CARA and will continue to make thanks to this funding and the inclusion of my Combating Meth and Cocaine legislation to give states more flexibility in how they use federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of meth and cocaine. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate to make sure those on the ground, our community leaders, first responders, and family members have the support and funding they need to continue their work to fight this epidemic. Summary of CARA Appropriations CARA Programs CARA Authorization in 2016 CARA Appropriations for FY 2017 CARA Funding for FY 2018 CARA Funding for FY 2019 CARA Funding for FY 2020 National Campaign $5 Million $10 Million $10 Million $10 Million Naloxone for First Responders $12 Million $24 Million $36 Million $36 Million… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-announces-final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-funding-cleanup-and Portman Announces Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Funding for Cleanup and Redevelopment of Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Announces Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Funding for Cleanup and Redevelopment of Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant December 16, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill released today includes $367 million for the cleanup of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio as well as $51 million for the onsite disposal cell, which is $10 million above FY 2019 enacted levels.This funding is needed to maintain current employment levels and continue the decontamination and decommissioning work at the Portsmouth site, which is critical for redevelopment, jobs, and economic development in the region. The site is now fully funded through appropriations after the Department of Energy suspended its barter program in FY 2019, which provides more funding certainty for the site. The final FY 2020 funding bill also includes $40 million as part of a three-year demonstration project to produce a cascade of 16 centrifuges at the former American Centrifuge Project in Piketon to demonstrate the production of high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU). HALEU canbe the fuel source for advanced nuclear reactors, technology that can be used to improve our nation's energy security. A domestic enrichment capability is also needed for national security purposes. Portman issued the following statement: The cleanup and redevelopment of this plantis critical for jobs, economic development, and the future of Southern Ohio, and this funding is another milestone in the effort to get the site cleaned up and ready for redevelopment. I'm committed to ensuring there are sufficient resources for the cleanup work at Portsmouth now and in the future. I am also pleased that the final bill includes funding for the centrifuge demonstration project, which this administration supports and agrees is necessary for our nationa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-announces-miners-pensions-and-health-care-solution-included-final Portman Announces Miners Pensions and Health Care Solution Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Announces Miners' Pensions and Health Care Solution Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced the Bipartisan American Miners Act which will help secure pensions and health care for 92,000 coal miners across the United States and their families has been included in the final FY 2020 funding bill. The Bipartisan American Miners Act, which Portman cosponsored, secures lifetime health care benefits for 3,119 miners in Ohio who would have lost their benefits entirely by March, and the nearly 6,000 Ohioans whose pensions would have been reduced dramatically beginning next year. Portman released the following statement: Our miners worked hard, played by the rules, and earned these health care and pension benefits, whichwithout this agreementwould be reduced dramatically or lost altogether. This bill gives our miners the secure health care and pension benefits they have earned, and peace of mind to their families. This is a victory for our miners and for Ohio, and I'm proud to have worked to ensure this bipartisan solution gets done. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-announces-senate-passed-ndaa-conference-report-includes-amendment Portman Announces Senate-Passed NDAA Conference Report Includes Amendment to Study U.S.-China Competition in Artificial Intelligence 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Announces Senate-Passed NDAA Conference Report Includes Amendment to Study U.S.-China Competition in Artificial Intelligence December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised the Senate passage of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which includes an amendment he co-authored with Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) directing the Department of Defense to provide a comparative analysis and a briefing of U.S.-China artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to Congress. The amendment directs the Secretary of Defense to undertake a comprehensive and national-level review of current trends in AI developments in both the U.S. and China, and an assessment of predicted implications to national security should the current trends continue. It also pushes the Department to consider what types of relationships in both the public and private sector they need to develop in order to ensure the U.S. keeps pace with global AI development trends. The conference report now heads to the president's desk for signature. As the co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus, I'm pleased my amendment to ensure we are cognizant of the threat that increased Chinese investment in and development of AI poses to our national security was included in the Senate-passed NDAA conference report. This amendment would push the Department of Defense to be forward-thinking about their investments in AI and how to strategically work with the public and private sector to develop and mature our own capabilities. As co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, Portman has helped lead efforts in the Senate on this issue, and has worked in a bipartisan manner on several key measures to set high-quality standards around emerging technology, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-announces-senate-passed-ndaa-conference-report-upholds-americans Portman Announces Senate-Passed NDAA Conference Report Upholds Americans Commitment to Assisting Ukraine 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Announces Senate-Passed NDAA Conference Report Upholds Americans' Commitment to Assisting Ukraine December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, praised the Senate passage of $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report to fund additional training, lethal and non-lethal equipment, and advisory efforts for Ukraine's forces. This bill also includes Portman's provisions, included in previous NDAAs, which condition large portions of U.S. security assistance on critical defense sector reforms in Ukraine, including strengthening civilian control of the military and improving sustainment capabilities, inventory management, and security of sensitive foreign technologies. The conference report now heads to the president's desk for signature. In May, Portman visited Ukraine to meet with newly-elected Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak, Minister of Finance Oksana Markarova, and other Ukrainian leaders. During his visit, Portman congratulated the new government on its peaceful, free, and fair elections, pledged continued support from the U.S. Senate,and encouraged them to continue the anti-corruption efforts and structural reforms of the economy and the military. The Senate-passed NDAA conference report sendsa clear message that America stands with the Ukrainian people in their struggle to secure a democratic, prosperous, and independent future in the face of Russian aggression,said Portman.When I was in Ukraine earlier this year, I met the new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, General Khomchak. The Ukrainian military has fought bravely against Russian aggression in the Donbas and has made tremendous stri… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-applauds-senate-passage-ndaa-conference-report-includes-sanctions Portman Applauds Senate Passage of NDAA Conference Report that Includes Sanctions Against North Korea 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Applauds Senate Passage of NDAA Conference Report that Includes Sanctions Against North Korea Portman Cosponsored Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Senate passage of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which includes the Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea (BRINK) Act to strengthen and expand mandatory sanctions on foreign banks and companies that facilitate illicit financial transactions for North Korea. This will hold North Korea accountable for their actions and human rights abuses against Cincinnati-native Otto Warmbier as well as other illegally held prisoners. Portman traveled to the demilitarized zone between South Korea and North Korea earlier this year and invoked the memory of Otto Warmbier on several occasions, including in the demilitarized zone, with South Korean government officials, and with a North Korean defector, with whom he met to discuss North Korean human rights abuses. Portman is a cosponsor of the Otto Warmbier BRINK Act along with Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). The conference report will now head to the president's desk for his signature. This bipartisan sanctions legislation will help hold North Korea accountable for their actions and human rights abuses against Cincinnati-native Otto Warmbier as well as others they've illegally held captive. I'm glad these sanctions were included in the NDAA conference report and we must continue to work together to confront the threat that North Korea poses. Fred and Cindy Warmbier and their family have been through so much. I'm proud to be their friends and support their efforts to hold North Korea accountable and en… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-bipartisan-colleagues-announce-bill-boost-great-lakes-fishery Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Announce Bill to Boost Great Lakes Fishery Research Funding Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Announce Bill to Boost Great Lakes Fishery Research Funding Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Senators Previously Introduced Legislation to Provide Legislative Authority to the Great Lakes Science Center to Conduct Fishery Research Efforts to Support Effective Fishery Management Decisions December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Gary Peters (D-MI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill will include their bipartisan legislation to authorize Great Lakes fishery funding and help support effective fishery management decisions. TheGreat Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act willenable the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to continue to conduct research to help support the over $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industries. It also will authorize the Great Lakes Science Center, which helps sustain Great Lakes fisheries and reduce threats such as invasive species and harmful algal blooms. Despite holding one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water, the Great Lakes science program does not receive the same level of funding authorization as science centers on the country's saltwater coasts, and this legislation will help decrease the resource gap between the Great Lakes Science Center and other fishery research centers across the nation. The Great Lakes are an invaluable resource to Ohio, critically important to both our environment and our economy, said Senator Portman, co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force. By authorizing the USGS's Great Lakes Science Center for the first time, we are prioritizing the research on fish populations and invasive species used by the Great Lakes states as well as Canada to support the health and growth of our $7 billion fishing … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-announce-final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-320-million Portman, Brown Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes $320 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). GLRI is a results-driven program, and this funding ensures that it has the resources it needsto addressthe most serious issuesthatthreatenthe ecological and economic wellbeing of theGreat Lakesbasin, including invasive species, pollution, and toxic contamination.This $320 million is the largest investment in the Great Lakes' health, ecosystem, and water quality, and has already helped combat harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and pollution in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are an invaluable resource to Ohio, and GLRI has been a successful public-private partnership that helps protect both our environment and our economy,said Senator Portman.The Great Lakes arecritical to Ohio's fishing industry,provide drinking water for 40 million people, contribute billions in tourism each year, and support hundreds of thousands of jobs across the region. Funding this critical initiative at $320 million this fiscal year is a strong statement of support for the program, and I'm grateful for the backing we've received from the administration and my bipartisan colleagues. I will continue to help lead efforts intheU.S. Senate to support this critical bipartisan initiative. Lake Erie is one of Ohio's most important natural resources and we must do all we can to keep it healthy for families, businesses, boaters, and anglers that rely on the lake,said Senator Brown.We do that by ensuring the GLRI is operating at its full strength so communities can continue the necessary work to keep Lake Erie clean t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-announce-final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-extension-health Portman, Brown Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Extension of Health Coverage Tax Credit 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Extension of Health Coverage Tax Credit Health Coverage Tax Credit is Critically Important for Thousands of Hardworking Retirees in Ohio December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill released includes a short-term extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit through the end of 2020. This credit helps subsidize the cost of continued coverage for retirees and other individuals who lost their health care coverage in addition to their pensions and other benefits when their employers either entered into bankruptcy or laid off workers due to foreign trade. Earlier this year, Portman and Brown introduced bipartisan legislation that would extendfor five yearsthe Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). The HCTC is critically important for many hardworking Ohioans, including as many as 5,000 Delphi salaried retirees in Dayton, the Mahoning Valley, and Sandusky. In addition, a few hundred workers from the Lordstown General Motors plant have applied for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and would benefit from the HCTC as well. Thousands of retirees in Ohio and their families depend on the Health Coverage Tax Credit, and I'm pleased the funding bill includes an extension of this credit, even if it is only for one year,Portman said. Since I came to the Senate, I've fought for multiple extensions of the HCTC, including my bill that was included in the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 the last time the credit was extended.These hardworking Ohioans rely on the HCTC for affordable health insurance after their pensions were terminated or after they were adversely affected by foreign trade, and I will continue to work with my colleagues and the administration to ensure t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-announce-final-fy-2020-funding-bill-includes-legislation Portman, Brown Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Legislation to Extend Funding for Daytons National Aviation Heritage Area 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown Announce Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Includes Legislation to Extend Funding for Dayton's National Aviation Heritage Area December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, on Wright Brothers Day, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill released includes their legislation to reauthorize funding for Dayton's National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) through September 30, 2022. NAHA spans eight counties throughout western Ohio, with a large presence in Dayton, the home of the Wright Brothers. There are a variety of cultural sites within the NAHA, including the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Park, Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, and Grimes Flying Field, as well as resources related to the Wright Brothers. The National Aviation Heritage Area in Dayton is home to our nation's aviation history and I am proud the final FY 2020 funding bill includes this legislation to help ensure it is preserved and enjoyed by future generations, said Portman. It tells the story of the Wright Brothers' development of the first airplane, which has led to a strong aviation industry in the region today. This site is a public-private partnership that has generated significant economic growth for the region. It supports 1,500 jobs and generates $35 million in economic impact from the more than two million visitors per year. The pioneering spirit of Paul Laurence Dunbar and the Wright Brothers is reflected today in Dayton's National Aviation Heritage Area. It's a privilege to represent a state that has and continues to play such an important role in the aviation sector. I'm proud to stand with Senator Portman in our effort to ensure that federal investment in the National Aviation Heritage Area will continue, said Brown. As of April 2018, the National Av… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-brown-senate-colleagues-applaud-senate-passage-ndaa-includes Portman, Brown & Senate Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of NDAA that Includes Legislation Posthumously Promoting Ohio-Native and Doolittle Raider, Lt Col Dick Cole to Col. 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Brown & Senate Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of NDAA that Includes Legislation Posthumously Promoting Ohio-Native and Doolittle Raider, Lt Col Dick Cole to Col. December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today applauded the Senate passage of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, that includes legislation calling for the posthumous promotion of Dayton, Ohio native Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole. This bipartisan legislation also recognizes the accomplishments, sacrifices, and legacy of Lt Col. Cole, the last of the living Doolittle Raiders until he passed away earlier this year at the age 103. The Doolittle Raiders consisted of 80 U.S. Military volunteers, commanded by Lt Col. James Doolittle, who led the first strike on mainland Japan in World War II, bolstering morale back home and changing the tide of the war in the Pacific. Lt Col. Cole served valiantly as Lt Col. James Doolittle's co-pilot and together they led the Squadron of 16 Army Air Force bombers from the U.S.S. Hornet to Tokyo. The conference report will now head to the president's desk for signature. Dick Cole was a son of Dayton, Ohio and an American hero, said Portman. During a dark time in our history, he and the Doolittle Raiders launched an audacious attack that succeeded against all odds and provided a spark to the morale of the American people that carried us through to eventual victory in the Pacific. The Doolittle Raid had a strategic effect on World War II, and flying in the lead plane as the co-pilot to Jimmy Doolittle, Dick Cole was a key factor to the mission's success. Dick went on to live a rich and full life and was a beloved hero to all airmen. I am proud to have led this effort to provide Dick with the recognition he so… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-praises-senate-passage-ndaa-conference-report-includes-funding Portman Praises Senate Passage of NDAA Conference Report that Includes Funding for Wright Patterson Air Force Bases National Air and Space Intelligence Center 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Senate Passage of NDAA Conference Report that Includes Funding for Wright Patterson Air Force Base's National Air and Space Intelligence Center $120.9 Million for NASIC Will Help Modernize Facilities to Better Confront Modern Threats December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised the Senate passage of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which includes $120.9 million in funding to upgrade the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) located at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Last year's NDAA conference report authorized $182 million for the modernization effort at NASIC. This measure authorizes the remaining $120.9 million to finish construction.NASIC's main campus facilities are overcrowded and require modernization to meet today's missions. With significant total force growth that has outpaced their facility growth, NASIC has been forced to utilize antiquated World War II-era facilities on base and temporary structures. This investment in NASIC infrastructure will provide the command with much-needed secure spaces that meet the demands of the growing workforce and the associated information technology requirements of modern facilities. The conference report will now head to the president's desk for signature. Portman released the following statement: I am pleased the Senate passed this conference report, which supports the mission of NASIC and Wright-Patt by providing the funding they need to finish upgrading their facilities to do their important work. I believe it will make a difference to our Airmen and Air Force Civilians at Wright-Patt and to our troops around the world who rely on NASIC for accurate and timely intelligence.I've had the opportunity to visit the base and meet with the men and women … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-praises-senate-passage-ndaa-conference-report-including-funding Portman Praises Senate Passage of NDAA Conference Report Including Funding for Abrams Tanks and Stryker Vehicles 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Senate Passage of NDAA Conference Report Including Funding for Abrams Tanks and Stryker Vehicles $1.7 Billion for Abrams Tanks and $917 Million for Stryker Vehicles Included in National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today praised Senate passage of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which includes $1.7 billion in funding to upgrade 165 Abrams tanks, increasing the production of the upgraded Abrams tanks at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima in order to ensure that our forward deployed soldiers have tanks with the most cutting-edge capabilities. The bill also includes $394 million for upgrading Stryker Vehicles and $523 million for purchasing 152 top of the line Stryker A1 Vehicles.Portman has been a strong advocate for both Lima and the Abrams and Stryker programs, ensuring that our men and women of the military have the best and most lethal weapons systems while keeping good, high-paying jobs in Lima. The conference report now heads to the president's desk for signature. Portman released the following statement: This funding is a big win for Lima and the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, which supports our troops both at home and around the globe.The newest Abrams tank is a vital investment for our soldiers to meet the realities highlighted in the latest National Defense Strategy and they come off the line at JSMC in Lima.This increased funding will ensure that more tanks are produced at Lima and get to our forward deployed soldiers.This is a significant improvement when not long ago the workforce was only funded for one tank per month.This is important for our armored formations and for Lima and its irreplaceable workforce. I am also pleased the NDAA… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-praises-tax-extenders-package-final-fy-2020-funding-bill Portman Praises Tax Extenders Package in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Tax Extenders Package in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) praised the addition of the tax extenders package that will be included in the final FY 2020 funding bill, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the New Markets Tax Credit, the Health Coverage Tax Credit, CFC Look-through, the Medical Expense Deduction, and the Craft Beverage Tax Relief. Portman has seen firsthand how these incentives help Ohio, boosting the economy, economic development, jobs, and innovation in the state. Portman released the following statement: I support the tax extenders' package that will be included in the year-end funding package and I want to thank President Trump for his support for this proposal. Many of these tax incentives including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the New Markets Tax Credit, the Health Coverage Tax Credit, CFC Look-through, the Medical Expense Deduction and the Craft Beverage Tax Relief are critical to continuing middle-class tax relief and generating more investment and economic development in Ohio.I fought to preserve them in the tax reform law because they drive more economic growth and job creation, and that's good for our country. Although I believe it was necessary to pass this extensions package to avoid the economic dislocation that would have occurred, I believe Congress must have a serious and thorough discussion next year on the future of these provisions, making permanent the ones that work for our economy and ending or phasing out the ones that are unnecessary. Too often, Congress refuses to make the hard choices with these temporary tax provisions, resulting in short-term, ineffective policy that we constantly have to revisit.I will continue to work with Chairman Grassley, my colleagues in the House and Senate, and the administration next year to help b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-request-90-million-security-resources-faith-based-communities Portman Request for $90 Million in Security Resources for Faith-Based Communities & Institutions Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Request for $90 Million in Security Resources for Faith-Based Communities & Institutions Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced the final FY 2020 funding bill includes the $90 million he requested in December for the Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which provides grants to faith-based and other nonprofit organizations to help secure their facilities against a potential terrorist attack. Of the $90 million total, $50 million will be available for nonprofits located within high-risk urban areas, and the remaining $40 million will be available for organizations that fall outside of those areas. I am pleased that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes $90 million for nonprofit security grants so that synagogues, religious and cultural facilities, and other nonprofits across our country that are at a high risk of a terrorist attack have access to the resources they need to secure their facilities,said Portman.As we've seen recently, the threats to houses of worship and other religious community sites are increasing and we must do everything we can to protect them in Ohio and across our country. NOTE: NOTE: In December, Senator Portman joined bipartisan colleagues in a letter urging Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Jon Tester (D-MT), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to fund the NSGP at $90 million. Earlier this year Senator Portman and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Protecting Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations From Terrorism Act (S. 1539), legislation that would set a funding floor for these programs. This bill authorizes $75 million annually for FYs 2020-2024 for the NS… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-senate-colleagues-tropical-forest-conservation-reauthorization-act Portman, Senate Colleagues Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Senate Colleagues' Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Bipartisan Legislation Promotes Conservation & Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC 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), announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes $15 million for their bipartisanTropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act(TFCA). This program 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. 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.For the first time since its inception in 1998, Portman's legislation expands TFCA to include the protection of coral reef ecosystems. I'm pleased that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes $15 million for this bipartisan conservation effort which is making significant strides toward building 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 has protected millions of acres of tropical forest from deforestationa leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions. 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 final funding bill includes th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-shaheen-praise-passage-ndaa-conference-report-includes-their Portman, Shaheen Praise Passage of NDAA Conference Report that Includes Their Bipartisan Bill to Boost EPA Response to PFAS Passes Senate 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Shaheen Praise Passage of NDAA Conference Report that Includes Their Bipartisan Bill to Boost EPA Response to PFAS Passes Senate Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act Passed Senate as part of FY2020 NDAA Conference Report December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, the Senate passed the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which contains a bipartisan bill authored by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) aimed at combating exposure to emerging contaminants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act will improve coordination across the federal government in identifying and responding to emerging contaminants.The bill also expedites analysis of these chemicals and provides support and resources to states dealing with the health challenges posed by these potentially harmful materials. PFAS chemicals have emerged in drinking water sources in several communities across the nation, including New Hampshire and Ohio. The conference report now heads to the president's desk for signature. We must ensure that our drinking water remains safe for all Ohioans, and that's why I am pleased the Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act was included in the Senate-passed NDAA conference report today. Passage of the Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act will improve federal efforts to identify the health impacts of unregulated contaminants found in our drinking water sources, said Portman. This will help the federal government more efficiently and effectively analyze the impacts of, and respond to, emerging contaminants through greater coordination among federal agencies, and will provide states with the resources they need to monitor, test, and respond to potential risks posed by emerging contaminants. As a senior member of the commi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-warren-applaud-senate-passage-proposal-enhance-financial Portman, Warren ApplaudSenate Passage of Proposal to Enhance Financial Protections for Gold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembersin NDAA Conference Report 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Warren ApplaudSenate Passage of Proposal to Enhance Financial Protections for Gold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembersin NDAA Conference Report Language Protects Spouses of Deceased Servicemembers from Car Lease Penalties and Spouses of Catastrophically Injured Servicemembers from Penalties Associated with Residential and Car Leases December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Jon Tester (D-MT), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Todd Young (R-IN) applauded the U.S. Senate's passage of the bipartisanGold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembers Leasing Relief Expansion Act as part of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. The conference report will now head to the president's desk for his signature. Portman, Warren, Tillis, Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sinema introduced the legislation in April, and Fischer and McSally joined them as co-sponsors. Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) are the lead sponsors of companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Military spouses dealing with the death or catastrophic disability of a loved one as the result of their service should have the ability to end leases without incurring high termination fees,said Senator Portman. I'm glad this bipartisan bill was included in the Senate-passed NDAA conference report as it will provide much-needed relief for these families. Military families make incredible sacrifices in service to our country and we must do our part to make sure they have the resources and support they need, said Senator Warren. I'm glad that Congress adopted our bipartisan proposal to strengthen financial protections for military s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portmans-bipartisan-bicameral-effort-establish-military-workforce-digital Portmans Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Establish Military Workforce of Digital Engineers Ready to be Signed Into Law 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman's Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Establish Military Workforce of Digital Engineers Ready to be Signed Into Law December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), along with U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mark Meadows (R-NC), are applauding the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report that included key provisions of the Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act (S. 1471), a bill they introduced tomodernize the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce by adding a recruitment focus and establishing military career tracks for individuals with digital expertise and software development skills. The NDAA incorporated important provisions taken from the Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act that recognize the importance of individuals with aptitude and experience in digital expertise and software development to the armed services, and requires the Secretary of Defense to devise an implementation plan to recruit and develop digital engineering specialists. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to create a digital engineering capability for the development and deployment of acquisition programs and software support. The bill also requires a demonstration of digital engineering capabilities and policy guidance to promote the use of said capabilities. "Computer science and digital engineering competency have become increasingly important for the success of the American warfighter," said Portman, co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus. "This bipartisan legislation ensures we prioritize servicemembers with digital skills and expertise and put them in roles where they can best put those unique skills to work." "Senior defense leaders and cybersecurity experts have repeatedly emphasized the need for a military workforce with a digital e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-portman-heinrich-ernst-and-schatz-amendment-explainable Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report Ensures Congress and Military Understand New Aspect of Artificial Intelligence December 17, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), the co-founders of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, along with Caucus members Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI), announced that the Senate passed their briefing requirement on explainable artificial intelligence (AI) that was included in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act conference report. Explainable AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that allow human users to understand, trust, and characterize the strengths and weaknesses of the system's decision making process. Deploying explainable AI will have profound implications for society and the economy, including the use of autonomous weapons and vehicles, as well as efforts to mitigate the bias that may result from automated decision making. This requirement included in the NDAA conference report would require the Department of Defense to brief Congress on a number of factors related to its use of explainable AI, including the extent to which the Department of Defense currently uses and prioritizes the use of explainable AI, the limitations of explainable AI, and potential roadblocks to the effective deployment of explainable AI. The conference report now heads to the president's desk for signature. Explainable AI has a lot to offer. As we deploy autonomous systems, we also should understand why those systems make the decisions they do. By requiring our military to think about the uses of explainable AI, the capabilities and limitations of the technology, and the obstacles to the deployment of explainable … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402760 Congressman Bill Johnson Receives Health IT Pioneer Award 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Bill Johnson J000292 billjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bill Johnson Receives Health IT Pioneer Award Health Innovation Alliance Presents Annual Bipartisan Award to Legislators f t # e Canfield, December 16, 2019 | Ben Keeler (330.337.6951) Health Innovation Alliance (HIA) this week presented Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH) with its 2019 Health IT Pioneer Award. share: f t Health Innovation Alliance (HIA) this week presented Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH) with its 2019 Health IT Pioneer Award. Health Innovation Alliance, in partnership with the Opioid Safety Alliance, presents Health IT Pioneer Awards to a select handful of federal legislators and regulators for their work in promoting technology policies and strategies to address the pressing challenges confronting the nation. Rep. Johnson received the award because of his work on theCONNECT for Health Act of 2019and theTelemental Health Expansion Act of 2019. Health Innovation Alliance is pleased to honor Congressman Bill Johnson with our 2019 Health IT Pioneer Award,said Health Innovation Alliance Executive Director Joel White.Congressman Johnson's unwavering support for and leadership on expanding telehealth coverage and reimbursement is laudable. For far too long, because of antiquated laws, Medicare beneficiaries have been left behind when it comes to advancements in technology. HIA looks forward to continuing to work with Congressman Johnson to ensure all patients have access to care when and where they need it. I've long been an advocate for increasing telehealth services, Bill Johnson said. Having worked in the Information Technology industry for over 30 years, I know firsthand the benefits associated through this medical innovation. I'll continue to support removing barriers in the ongoing efforts to expand greatly needed telehealt… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402248 House Passes Latta Bill to Improve Internet Access in Rural Communities 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Robert Latta L000566 latta.house.gov     legacy Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan bill introduced by Energy and Commerce Republican Leader of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), that works to ensure federal resources are appropriately allocated to communities that lack access to the internet. Currently, our broadband maps are outdated and are oftentimes inaccurate, which causes federal funding to be dispensed to communities that do not need it and further builds a divide between communities that can access the internet and those that cannot. H.R. 4229, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act, or the Broadband DATA Act, would improve broadband map accuracy so that federal resources can be distributed to communities that currently do not currently have the digital capabilities they need in order to keep pace with the rest of the country. Latta provided the following statement: Our country's technological capabilities are revolutionizing the way Americans communicate and work with each other, but due to inaccuracies in our maps that identify where people can and cannot access the internet, some people are being left behind. The passage of this bill means more Americans, whether they live in urban, suburban, or rural communities, will be able to participate in our 21st century economy, because we will be able to better pinpoint where internet access is lacking so that funding can be appropriately dispersed to areas that need it most. I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly consider this bill so people across the country can engage in the digital age. The House of Representatives also voted to pass a bill Latta is an original co-sponsor of, H.R. 4227, the Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act, or the MAPS Act, which is the enforcement mechanism behind the Broadband DATA Act making it unlawful for an internet service provider to knowingly submit inaccurate broadband coverage data to the Federal Communications Commission. Latta and Energy and Commerce… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/portman-difference/widespread-praise-portmans-bipartisan-eviction-crisis-act Widespread Praise for Portmans Bipartisan Eviction Crisis Act 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Widespread Praise for Portman's Bipartisan Eviction Crisis Act December 16, 2019 | Portman Difference National and Ohio based housing, civil rights, and homelessness groups have announced their strong support for Senator Portman's new bipartisan legislation, theEviction Crisis Act, to address the national housing crisis that is undermining the efforts of millions of Americans to rise into the middle class. The bipartisan legislation will shed light on the root causes of the eviction crisis, reduce preventable evictions, and limit the devastation to families when eviction is unavoidable. Here's what they are saying about Portman's bipartisan evictions legislation: Eviction isn't just a consequence of poverty; it's a cause of poverty. Yet we allow millions of Americans to face the threat of eviction each year. Families with children are at particularly high risk of eviction. Many evicted families lose their home and possessions, often falling into homelessness. Research shows that eviction thwarts economic mobility and is linked to long-term negative health outcomes. Passing the Eviction Crisis Act would be a big step forward, deepening our understanding of the problem and preventing families from the devastating consequences of displacement. Everyone needs a safe and affordable home. I commend Senators Bennet and Portman for their efforts and look forward to working with them to pass this bill into law, said Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. I applaud Senators Michael Bennet and Rob Portman for their leadership in introducing legislation to create new tools to help end America's ongoing eviction epidemic, which most severely impacts the lowest-income seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, and other individuals. If enacted, the Eviction Crisis Act would create a new Emergency Housing Assistance Fund a policy solu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/portman-praises-inclusion-secure-act-fy-2020-funding-bill Portman Praises Inclusion of SECURE Act in FY 2020 Funding Bill 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman Praises Inclusion of SECURE Act in FY 2020 Funding Bill Bipartisan Measure Which Includes Key Portman Retirement Security Priorities Will Help More Americans Save for Retirement December 16, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act legislation that Portman has championed is included in the year-end, FY 2020 bipartisan funding bill.TheSECURE Actincludes a set of reforms designed to help more Americans save for their retirement, including a number of incentives designed to encourage small businesses to offer retirement plans to their workers as well as an increase in the age for required minimum distributions from 70 and a half to 72. TheSECURE Actalso includes Portman'sRetirement Security Preservation Act,which would reform pension nondiscrimination laws to prevent more than 400,000 Americans from having their pensions frozen through no fault of their own.Several components of Portman's bipartisanRetirement Security & Savings Act,which he introduced with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), are also included in theSECURE Act. Portman issued the following statement: Including the SECURE Act in the FY 2020 funding bill is a big victory that will help ensure that all hard-working Americans have a chance to build a nest egg for their retirement. Many of the provisions in the SECURE Act have been under consideration by the Senate for multiple years and multiple sessions of Congress, dating all the way back to the Senate Finance Committee markup in 2016. I'm particularly pleased that this legislation includes legislation I've introduced to help protect the retirement security of hundreds of thousands of dedicated older Americans who are at risk of losing future retirement benefits this year. It also includes two provisions I've championed to help expand access to 401(k)s an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/dayton-portman-visits-promise-hope-maternal-recovery-housing In Dayton, Portman Visits Promise to Hope Maternal Recovery Housing 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy In Dayton, Portman Visits Promise to Hope Maternal Recovery Housing Project in Partnership with Miami Valley Hospital Received More Than $75,000 in Federal Funding December 16, 2019 | Press Releases DAYTON, OHToday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) visited Promise to Hope Maternal Recovery Housinga program that provides medication-assisted treatment for the moms, and withdrawal treatment for infants to improve health outcomes for newborns exposed to opiate drugs during the fetal period. Following a discussion with Housing leadership, Montgomery County ADAMHS leadership, and residents, Portman toured Promise to Hope. In partnership with the Miami Valley Hospital and Montgomery County ADAMHS, Promise to Hope has received more than $75,000 in federal grant funding from the 21st Century CURES Act and subsequent State Opioid Response Grant (SOR) program, legislation Portman championed. I had a great visit today seeing how 21st Century CURES Act dollars are helping to fund Hope Maternal Recovery Housing. In addition, I had a productive meeting with Housing leadership, Montgomery County ADAMHS leadership, and residents, said Portman. The Housing leadership is making fantastic use of the grant money they were awarded, and they provide a wonderful example of how community leaders are working together to find innovative ways to address this crisis in meaningful ways. I will continue to work with local communities across Ohio to help ensure they have the support and funding they need to continue their good work. Senator Portman has led efforts in the U.S. Senate toprovide more resourcesto combat the nation's drug addiction epidemic. Portmanis the author of the bipartisanComprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act(CARA) that became law in 2016 and provides resources for evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs to h… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/final-fy-2020-funding-measure-includes-portmans-combating-meth-cocaine-act Final FY 2020 Funding Measure Includes Portmans Combating Meth & Cocaine Act 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Final FY 2020 Funding Measure Includes Portman's Combating Meth & Cocaine Act Legislation Will Give States More Flexibility to Use Federal Opioid Funding to Address Resurgence of Meth & Cocaine December 16, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that the final FY 2020 funding bill includes his Combating Meth & Cocaine Act, legislation that will give states more flexibility to use federal opioid funding to address the resurgence of psychostimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine.Specifically, the bill expands the use of the State Opioid Response Grant funding to address rising use and overdose deaths attributed to the abuse of methamphetamine and cocaine. When I talk to law enforcement, treatment providers and others on the frontlines of the drug crisis, I am increasingly hearing about the resurgence of methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses across Ohio, said Portman. I'm pleased that Congress has provided significant flexibility to support the efforts of states and local communities. Unfortunately, the State Opioid Response Grants cannot be used to combat the drug crisis beyond opioids. This legislation gives states more flexibility to use this funding to address the resurgence of methamphetamine and cocaine, which will better address the on-the-ground reality of addiction in my state and many others. NOTE: There has been a resurgence of methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses in Ohio and around the United States.According to an annual survey by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2016, 2.4 million Americans said they recently had started using cocaine, methamphetamines or prescription stimulants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants have increased nationwide in … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-casey-introduce-senior-care-act-ensure-working-seniors-disabilities Portman, Casey Introduce SENIOR CARE Act to Ensure Working Seniors with Disabilities Keep Medicaid Coverage 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House OH Rob Portman P000449 www.portman.senate.gov     legacy Portman, Casey Introduce SENIOR CARE Act to Ensure Working Seniors with Disabilities Keep Medicaid Coverage December 16, 2019 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Supporting And Empowering the Nation to Improve Outcomes That Reaffirm Careers, Activities, and Recreation for the Elderly (SENIOR CARE) Act to lift the Ticket To Work Program's Medicaid age restriction and to allow for seniors over the age of 65 to continue to work and keep their Medicaid coverage. Representatives Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH) have introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Ticket To Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 brought in new opportunities to increase workforce participation, including the ability for people with disabilities to maintain their Medicaid coverage when they accept higher-paying jobs and exceed Medicaid's income eligibility limits. As the largest payer in the nation for long-term services and support, Medicaid remains a vital program for supporting daily living needs for people with disabilities. Over the past two decades, the program has allowed people with disabilities to independent and successful participants in the workforce by allowing them to continue to receive through Medicaid daily long-term care services that most employer-sponsored insurance plans do not typically cover. The 1999 law, however, capped the participation age at 65, thus preventing people with disabilities to continue to work past age 65 and retain the Medicaid coverage.The SENIOR CARE Act would remove the age limit and ensure an individual's ability to personally decide when they would like to retire, as opposed to being forced into retirement just to keep their Medicaid coverage. I believe that every disabled American over age 65 should have the opportunity to wor… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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