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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.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-encouraging-ohioans-to-apply-for-local-2020-census-jobs	Brown Encouraging Ohioans To Apply For Local 2020 Census Jobs	2019-12-27	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Previously Urged Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Critical Role of Census, Importance of Fair and Accurate Count Friday, December 27, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is encouraging Ohioans to apply for open positions with the 2020 Census, that are available in their local communities. The Census Bureau is offering flexible hours and competitive wages, for Ohioans across the state to help with the 2020 Census count. Ohioans interested in applying for a position with the Census Bureau, can apply at 2020census.gov/jobs The 2020 Census is a constitutionally mandated undertaking and the data collected is used to properly allocate seats for the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislatures. It also directs more than $800 billion annually in federal funding to state and local communities. As we enter the next decade, it is critical that all Ohioans are accounted for in the 2020 Census, said Brown. Our government relies on the Census to evaluate needs and allocate resources. I encourage Ohioans to apply for this unique opportunity to ensure their communities are accounted for and receive the assistance they need. Last week, Brown joined his colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution highlighting the importance of the 2020 Census. The resolution encourages individuals, families, and households across the United States to take part in the Census so that all communities can be counted. The resolution also recognizes the importance and significance of the 2020 Census and encourages all people to participate. It concludes that it is the civic duty of every person to ensure that the 2020 Census is as accurate as possible. The resolution passed the Senate on December 18, 2019. ###	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://beatty.house.gov/media-center/announcements/congresswoman-beatty-votes-to-protect-voting	Congresswoman Beatty Votes to Protect Equal Access to Voting	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty recently joined with 227 of her congressional colleagues to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R. 4, critical legislation to restore the full strength of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), following the disastrous Supreme Court Shelby v. Holder decision, which gutted the VRA's ability to combat voter suppression and discrimination. Since the Shelby v. Holder decision, at least 23 states have enacted voter suppression laws, including voter purges, strict ID requirements, poll closures, and curtailing of early voting hours. Nearly 55 years after the Voting Rights Act enshrined the sacred right to vote into law, access to the ballot box is under unprecedented threat, Beatty said. We have seen numerous, partisan voter suppression campaigns spring up across America, silencing the most vulnerable and underrepresented communities. Beatty exclaimed,That is why I joined my colleagues to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act and to restore vital voter protections so that every eligible Central Ohioan voter can have their voice heard. The Voting Rights Advancement Act reestablishes full protections for voters in states with a recent and long history of discrimination. Among its key provisions, the bill: provides a new coverage formula that determines which jurisdictions are subject to preclearance to better ensure that every eligible American voter has full access to the ballot box; and also establishes practice-based preclearance, focusing administrative or judicial review on practices that are most likely to be tainted by discriminatory intent or to have discriminatory effects, as demonstrated by a broad historical record. The right to vote is the very foundation of our democracy, Beatty continued.Generations of brave, patriotic Americans have fought, marched, and shed blood to safeguard and expand that right.In passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act, House Democrats are honoring our promises for the people' to safeguard the right to vote for generations to come. H…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/icymi-nyt-endorses-browns-ban-conflicted-trading-act	ICYMI: NYT Endorses Brown's Ban Conflicted Trading Act	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	NYT: Brown's Bill Includes Necessary Reforms' that are Long Overdue'; Senator's Legislation would Prohibit Members of Congress and Senior Congressional Staff from Abusing their Positions for Personal Financial Gain Monday, December 23, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. In Case You Missed It, the New York Times Editorial Board today endorsed U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Jeff Merkley's (D-OR) Ban Conflicted Trading Act, legislation that would bar members of Congress and senior congressional staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments, and from serving on any corporate boards, while in office. A bill that would impose such a banwas introduced earlier this yearby Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, and Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, wrote the Times. It would require members to put holdings in blind trusts, or else to refrain from any trading until they leave Congress. The bill also would bar members of Congress from serving on corporate boards. These are necessary reforms, and they are long overdue. In 2012, Brown introduced an amendment to the STOCK Act which would have required Senators to divest themselves of company stocks that would be affected by their actions as a Senator. The amendment was left out of the final bill. A copy of theBan Conflicted Trading Actcan be foundhere. The New York editorial can be found here and below. New York Times: Editorial: Make Laws, Not Money Members of Congress should not be allowed to buy and sell stocks, or to serve on corporate boards. The case of Chris Collins, the New York Republican whoresigned from Congress and pleaded guilty to insider tradingearlier this fall, was a rare victory in the long-running battle to ensure that members of Congress do not take improper advantage of their privileged positions. It also underscored the need for stronger rules. Mr. Collins is going to jail because he called his son seven times from the White House lawn to share the private news that a small drug compa…	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
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-bill-that-includes-brown-provision-with-record-investment-in-researching-non-addictive-methods-for-pain-treatment	President Signs Bill That Includes Brown Provision With Record Investment In Researching Non-Addictive Methods For Pain Treatment	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Helped Create Defense Department's Opioid Alternative Research Program Last Year; Helped to Secure Record $15 Million in Final Appropriations Bill This Year Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Late last night, the President signed into law a spending package that includes several key wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. In the package, Brown helped secure a record investment of $15 million to support the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). Brown helped create the program last year by securing $10 million in funding. The program allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to research opioid alternatives or non-addictive methods to treat and manage chronic pain for servicemembers. When it's easier for Americans to get their hands on opioids than it is for them to access non-addictive alternatives and treatments, we have a serious problem. This bill continues critical investments to help solve the addiction crisis through important research and creative, new approaches. Opioid addiction is a chronic disease and even our brave servicemembers are not immune so we need to ensure that there are a variety of non-addictive methods available so we can help prevent addiction before it takes hold, Brown said. Last year, Brown fought to include $10 million in the Defense Appropriations Bill to create the CDMRP at the DOD to research opioid alternatives or non-addictive methods to treat and manage chronic pain. Earlier this year, Brown led a letter urging the Appropriations Committee to include these funds in their bill. CDMRP aims to drive innovation in the medical community and seeks to find solutions for medical challenges facing servicemembers. This year, the $15 million in funding will help the research program focus on chronic pain management as well as treatment for service-related injuries and stress, as well as developing therapies to prevent dependence on opioids and other addictive substances. Servicemembers can su…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-bipartisan-foster-care-bill-with-key-brown-provisions-into-law	President Signs Bipartisan Foster Care Bill With Key Brown Provisions Into Law	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Cosponsored Legislation that Includes Provisions from His Family First Transition and Support Act; Bill Would Increase Support for Ohio Children, Help Family Members Raising Children Due to Addiction Crisis Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced his Family First Transition Act, which includes a number of key provisions Brown secured from his Family First Transition and Support Act, has been signed into law. His legislation increases investment and support for child welfare as Ohio counties struggle to make sure children are cared for, especially in light of the addiction crisis. Brown worked closely with the Senate Finance Committee to ensure his provisions were included in the bipartisan bill. As a society, we simply leave too many children behind. Child welfare agencies are overwhelmed by the number of kids entering the system, and the addiction crisis is only making it worse. For one third of all the children entering the system in Ohio, parents' substance abuse is listed as one of the causes. We have to do better, said Brown. The Family First Transition Actbuilds on the Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First) that was signed into law last year, by: Giving states more time and resources to build a wider range of evidenced-based foster care prevention programs to keep families safe at home. Such programs include substance use treatment and prevention, in-home parent training, and family mental health services. Providing states with flexible funding to transition to Family First, allowing states to use the funds to address the needs of their communities, including foster parent recruitment, training for child welfare workers, support for parents and kinship caregivers, including $18 million for Ohio programs. Providing additional funds for states like Ohio, that were operating under a federal child welfare demonstration program that ended in September. These funds would guarantee that …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-that-includes-key-agriculture-environmental-and-interior-wins-brown-secured-	President Signs Spending Package That Includes Key Agriculture, Environmental And Interior Wins Brown Secured	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured a Number of Provisions for Ohio Agriculture, Rural Infrastructure, Lake Erie, and Dayton's Aviation Heritage Area and to Support Clean up at Piketon Plant Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night, the President signed into law a spending package that includes several key wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. In the package, Brown secured provisions to support investments in Ohio agriculture, rural infrastructure, Lake Erie, Dayton's Aviation Heritage Area and to support clean up at the Piketon plant. The package includes Energy and Water appropriations, Agriculture Department appropriations and Interior Department appropriations. This bill makes critical investments that our state needs, including helping treat opioid addiction, bolstering local agriculture, and supporting infrastructure improvements and economic growth, said Brown. Brown helped secure the following investments: Energy and Water Appropriations $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 needs to address the most serious issues that threaten the ecological and economic wellbeing of the Great Lakes basin, including invasive species, pollution, and toxic contamination. This $320 million is the largest annual investment in the Great Lakes' health, ecosystem restoration, and water quality, and has already helped combat harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and pollution in the Great Lakes. Funding to Support Ongoing Cleanup at Piketon Plant Brown ensured the final package included more than $400 million in funding for the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, which will ensure that cleanup continues as planned. Brown fought to ensure that workers at Piketon receive the necessary funding to maintain workforce levels and keep cleanup on pace. Brown has worked with Sen. Portman to keep jobs at the plant and maintain ongoing…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-that-includes-key-commerce-justice-and-science-wins-for-ohio-secured-by-brown	President Signs Spending Package That Includes Key Commerce, Justice And Science Wins For Ohio Secured By Brown	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions to Support NASA Glenn in Cleveland and Sandusky, Bolster Economic Development Projects, Make Public Safety Improvements, and More Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC Late last night, the President signed into law a spending package that includes several key wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. Brown helped secure these wins as part of the Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill. This bill makes critical investments that our state needs to do everything from bolstering our infrastructure and economic growth, to making investments that improve public safety for Ohioans while also allowing law enforcement officers to better and more safely serve their communities, to supporting our NASA Glenn facilities in Cleveland and Sandusky. These projects and programs help advance our state and help make it a better place to live. The wins for Ohio include: Critical funding for NASA programs in Ohio, including: $1.4 billion forNASA's Orion project. An Orion module is being tested at NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky. $22.6 billion for NASA, including $784 million for aeronautics research. A portion of that funding will go toNASA's Glenn Research Centerin Cleveland. Key investments for law enforcement programs, including: $335 million for theCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. The COPS program invests in local law enforcement by helping police departments bolster their community policing efforts and hire new officers. The COPS program was designed to advance public safety by addressing the full-time officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. $545 million forByrne JAG, which provides grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to fund various programs including, drug treatment and enforcement programs, crime prevention and education programs, and crime victim and witness programs. The funding is administered through DOJ's Bureau of Justice…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-that-includes-key-ohio-tax-wins-secured-by-brown	President Signs Spending Package That Includes Key Ohio Tax Wins Secured By Brown	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions to Help Individuals Experiencing Lapses in Health Insurance, Low-Income Communities, Craft Brewing Industry, Churches Negatively Impacted by Trump's Tax Bill, and More Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Late last night, the President signed into law a spending package that includes several key tax wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. Brown also said there is still more work to be done to fix the tax code in a way that puts working families first. Brown vowed to continue fighting to secure an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit, which are two of the most effective tools we have to put money in the pockets of working people and pull children out of poverty. Putting hardworking Ohio families first is my top priority, said Brown. This spending bill includes several tax wins that will help put more money in the pockets of working Americans and help our communities continue to grow. I'm glad to see these important initiatives receive broad bipartisan support. Brown continued, At the same time, families are working harder than ever but have less and less to show for it. Congress must do more to help put money back in the pockets of working families and help pull children out of poverty and that means expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit. I will never stop fighting to expand these vital programs and set children up for future success. Brown secured tax wins for Ohioans in this year-end spending bill, including: Extension of Health Coverage Tax Credit Sen. Brown worked with Sen. Portman (R-OH) to include a short-term extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) 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…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-that-includes-priorities-for-veterans-and-servicemembers-secured-by-brown	President Signs Spending Package That Includes Priorities For Veterans And Servicemembers Secured By Brown	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions for Ohio Military Installations, Language to help Reduce Veteran Debt, Requirements for Trump Administration to Act on Agent Orange Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Late last night, the President signed into law a spending package that includes wins for Ohio's servicemembers and veterans that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. The funding that these bills provide will help the servicemembers and veterans who have dedicated their lives to our country, Brown said.These bills provide funding for the critical work being done at JSMC and Wright-Patt who work to keep our troops safe overseas and strengthen our national security as well as language to hold VA accountable and take action to improve the lives of veterans who have given so much for our country. The bill includes: Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) $513.8 million to continue Stryker vehicle upgrades More than $1.74 billion for upgrades to the Abrams Tanks Wright-Patterson Air Force Base $1.62 billion to support critical research and development programs run out of Wright-Patt's Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) $120.9 million to support military construction of Wright-Patt's new National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) $35.7 million to support improvements and rehabilitation efforts for Wright-Patt's historic Brick Quarters Housing District Veteran Debt Fairness provisions Brown secured language in the appropriations bill that builds on his earlier work to help reduce overpayment errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), thereby reducing veteran debt to the Department. Agent Orange provisions Brown was able to secure language in the bill to require the VA and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue a report within 30 days outlining any delays in making a determination on adding conditions to the list of service-connected presumptive illnesses. Lima JSMC Brown has long fo…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-with-browns-pension-healthcare-fix-for-miners	President Signs Spending Package With Brown's Pension, Healthcare Fix For Miners	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Late last night, President Trump signed a spending package that included U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's (D-OH) Bipartisan American Miners Act -- which will help secure pensions and healthcare for Ohio miners and their families. Brown is an original cosponsor of Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) Bipartisan American Miners Act, which would shore up the 1974 Pension Plan, which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis. The Bipartisan American Miners Act would also ensure that miners, who are at risk due to 2018 and 2019 coal company bankruptcies, will not lose their healthcare. What Washington doesn't understand is that Ohio coal miners gave up raises at the negotiating table because they were counting on these pensions when they retired. This important fix will ensure these workers and their families receive the full benefits they earned over a lifetime of backbreaking work, said Brown. I am grateful to the Ohio mineworkers and retirees whose tireless efforts have brought us this far, and I am committed to continuing to fight until Congress passes a comprehensive pension solution that all Ohioans deserve. Brown has led the fight to find a bipartisan solution to the overall pension crisis that faces 60,000 Ohioans, thousands of whom are retired mineworkers, as well as thousands of small businesses across the country. ### Press Contact	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-with-key-ohio-health-wins-secured-by-brown-into-law	President Signs Spending Package With Key Ohio Health Wins Secured By Brown Into Law	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions to Increase Addiction Funding, Research Gun Violence and Reduce Maternal, Infant Mortality Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Late last night, President Trump signed a spending package into law that includes key health wins for Ohio that U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure, including funding to fight the addiction crisis, to help study ways to prevent gun violence and to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Keeping Ohio families safe and healthy is one of the most fundamental roles of government, said Brown. The funding that Congress passed today represents an investment in our state from funding to fight the addiction crisis to creating jobs at the NIOSH project in Cincinnati. I'm glad to see these initiatives pass with broad bipartisan support and signed into law. Specifically, Brown helped secure: $3.8 billion to address the ongoing addiction crisis, including: $1.5 billion to states to address the opioid epidemic and mental health; $476 million for opioid overdose surveillance and prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); $90 million to address the needs of children affected by the opioid crisis; and $100 million to help affected rural communities. For the first time in decades, the bill includes $25 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research gun violence. In 2017, gun violence killed nearly 40,000 people in the United States. $53 million -- an increase of $3 million for programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration and CDC for the initiative aimed at reducing the nation's alarmingly high maternal mortality rate. More women in the U.S. die from pregnancy-related complications than in any other developed nation, and the maternal mortality rate rose by 26 percent from 2000 to 2014. This funding will help support improved surveillance and help expand programs that are proven to be succe…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/president-signs-spending-package-with-key-transportation-wins-secured-by-brown	President Signs Spending Package With Key Transportation Wins Secured By Brown	2019-12-21	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured a Number of Provisions to Increase Investment in Ohio's Transportation Infrastructure Saturday, December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night, the President signed into law a spending package that includes several key wins for Ohio's transportation infrastructure that U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. It's time to put Americans to work across Ohio and around the country rebuilding our roads and bridges. This funding measure is a good step toward the infrastructure investment our nation needs, said Brown. Ohio is positioned to be a leader in zero-emission transportation solutions, and this bill expands work by The Ohio State University to research and test zero-emission buses. The Ohio transportations wins include: Supplemental Highway and Public Transportation Investments:Brown helped secure $781 million of supplemental funding for eligible projects under the Surface Transportation Block Grant program, which can be used for highway repairs, local transportation improvements and alternative fuel corridors. Ohio's share of the additional $781 million will be based on current formula programs. Brown also supported the $1.15 billion for bridge replacement and rehabilitation to repair and replace deficient bridges, a portion of which will be allocated to Ohio bridges. Brown has led bipartisan efforts to secure much larger federal investments in repairing and replacing deficient bridges. Ohio has more than 6,000 bridges that need structural repairs or other updates to make them safer and reduce congestion. The bill also includes $1 billion for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact that is commonly referred to at the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program (formerly the TIGER program). Brown also successfully urged the Committee to provide $510 million from the general fund for transit infr…	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://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-ryan-urges-major-baseball-commissioner-and-cleveland-indians	Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Major Baseball Commissioner and Cleveland Indians Owner to Continue Affiliation with the Scrappers	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Tim Ryan	R000577	timryan.house.gov			legacy	Washington, DC Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today urged Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert Manfred and Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan to abandon MLB's plan to end its affiliation with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and 41 other Minor League teams. Congressman Ryan had previously joined 105 of his Congressional colleagues in a letter to Manfred, underscoring the damage this move would cause to the Mahoning Valley and communities across the country where the at-risk teams are located. A copy of the letter was also provided to Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan. The letter can be found below and here: December 20, 2019 Mr. Rob Manfred Office of the Commissioner of Baseball 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 Dear Commissioner Manfred, I am writing to express my firm opposition to Major League Baseball's radical proposal to eliminate numerous Minor League Baseball clubs. In my Congressional District, it would lead to the loss of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a pillar of our community for over 20 years, providing an affordable and fun way for families to spend time together. I am deeply concerned by the news that the MLB is discussing a reorganization that would eliminate the traditional affiliation with Major League Baseball held by the Scrappers and 41 other teams. This decision should be immediately reversed. If enacted, it would undermine the health of the minor league system that undergirds talent development and encourages fan loyalty. It would particularly be felt in areas far from a major league team or where tickets to a major league game are cost-prohibitive. Tens of millions of fans attend Minor League Baseball games each season. These professional baseball clubs are vital components of our communities because they provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment to members of our communities, support scores of allied businesses, employ thousands of individuals, donate millions of dollars in charitable funds, and connect our communities to Major League Baseball. A number of…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-blumenthal-urge-consumer-product-safety-commission-to-address-child-risk-and-safety-concerns-of-high-powered-magnets	Brown, Blumenthal Urge Consumer Product Safety Commission To Address Child Risk And Safety Concerns Of High-Powered Magnets	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Following Increase in Child Injuries Caused by Ingesting High-powered Magnets, Senators Urging Consumer Safety Commission to Strengthen and Prioritize Protections for Children Friday, December 20, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address child risk and safety concerns of high-powered magnets, ahead of the holidays. In a letter to CPSC, the Senators pushed the CPSC to strengthen and prioritize protections for children, after an increase in reports of child injuries resulting from the ingestion of high-power magnets. The Senators are specifically requesting CPSC take measures to address health and safety concerns of high-powered magnet sets, after a Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling vacated the CPSC's rule to remove high-powered magnet sets from the market, and remanded it to the CPSC to pursue further proceedings consistent with accurate and representative data requirements. In 2014, a 19-month-old from Columbus, Ohio was misdiagnosed with a virus after ingesting multiple magnets and passed away the following day. The CPSC's initial intent was to ban high-powered magnet sets, as they present a significant threat to the safety of children. However, since these products have been reintroduced to the market, to our knowledge, the CPSC has not revisited its efforts to restrict these products despite receiving countless correspondences from reputable pediatric professionals, advocates, and organizations, expressing concern regarding the dangers these products continue to present to children. Given the rise in pediatric emergencies involving high-powered magnet ingestions, the emotional and financial burdens placed on children and their families, and the expert opinion of members within the pediatric field, it is past time to take action on this matter, the Senators wrote. According to the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutri…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/social-security-administration-heeds-casey-brown-request-puts-end-to-proposal-that-sought-to-monitor-americans-social-media-accounts	Social Security Administration Heeds Casey, Brown Request, Puts End To Proposal That Sought To Monitor Americans' Social Media Accounts	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senators Wrote Letter Earlier This Year, Following NY Times Story on White House Proposal to Monitor Social Media Activities of Americans who Claim Disability Benefits Friday, December 20, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC This week, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Trump Administration heeded their request and put an end to their invasive and controversial proposal that sought to monitor and follow the social media accounts of Americans who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The proposal to monitor people with disabilities through social media is a horrible precedent, Senator Casey said. I am pleased that the Social Security Administration ended consideration of this proposal, and I will continue my work to advocate for the disability community. People with disabilities deserve to enjoy life without fear of losing their SSDI benefits. People with disabilities should be able to experience the joys of life without fear of losing their SSDI benefits because of moments they post on social media, said Senator Brown. I'm glad the Trump administration listened to Senator Casey's and my concerns and put a stop to this invasive proposal. In March, following a New York Times report that outlined this proposal, the Senators penned a letter to raise several questions about the proposal related to the privacy of American citizens, the already limited resources available to Social Security Administration (SSA) workers, and plans to increase the scope of the social media monitoring program. In April, following a vague explanation from the Trump Administration regarding this proposal, the Senators continued pushing for answers and greater transparency. This week, the SSA wrote to Sens. Casey and Brown saying it did not plan to pursue the policy after all. ### Press Contact	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://beatty.house.gov/media-center/announcements/beatty-on-impeachment-congressional-record	Beatty on Impeachment \| Congressional Record	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	On December 18, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump on abuse of power and obstruction of justice. U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03)'s speech printed in theCongressional Recordis as follows: "Thank you, Madam Speaker I rise today a day that will certainly be looked back upon by future generations. Many years from now, when conspiracy theories are put aside and the truth made plain, the American people will know that President Trump broke his oath, abused the power of that great office, and thought himself above the law. But they will also know that many members of this body the People's House kept their oath to defend the Constitution and held President Trump accountable. History will note each of our names and where we stood today for democracy, for justice, and for this great country. When we vote to impeach this president this evening, I can tell you that I will do so with a clear conscience and with the full confidence that future generations will judge us on the right side of history. Thank you, and I yield back."	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/announcements/nbc4-beatty-votes-for-impeachment	NBC4: Beatty Votes for Impeachment	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	On December 19, 2019, NBC4 highlights Congresswoman Beatty's vote and other members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation's decision on impeaching President Donald J. Trump. An archived recording can be viewed on Beatty's YouTube page.	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://fudge.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=2124	Rep. Fudge Statement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON Today,Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade deal: Today I voted no' on the USMCA because it neither adequately enforces labor standards nor sufficiently curbs the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. The USMCA does not live up to the Administration's promises to improve upon the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and ensure a significant number of jobs return to America. The trade agreement also fails to address climate change in a meaningful way. NAFTA devastated industries in Northeast Ohio and communities across the country. I do not want us to find ourselves in the same situation after five years of USMCA. Protecting our workers and their collective bargaining rights and addressing climate change in a way that supports workers in frontline communities like Cleveland and Akron are very important to me. Our trade deals must be enforceable and secure, increase American job opportunities, and serve to protect our world environment. Unfortunately, this one leaves too much to chance. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
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://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-no-usmca	Kaptur Votes No On USMCA	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcy Kaptur	K000009	kaptur.house.gov			legacy	Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement after voting against the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Rep. Kaptur's floor speech urging her colleagues to vote against USMCA can be viewed here. As a life-long resident of Toledo, and the Representative for many working-class communities from Northern Ohio, I along with my constituents have borne witness to the devastating effects of what corporate America has sold to us as free trade,said Rep. Kaptur.Since NAFTA's passage in the early 90's, communities across America, especially in our industrial heartland, have endured the outsourcing of countless middle-class jobs to Mexico, where workers are exploited to produce goods for pennies on the dollar.Because of disastrous trade policies such as NAFTA, our young people have grown up in the shadows of shuttered factories they've never seen in operation. As an outspoken opponent of the first NAFTA, I have always said that any replacement agreement must protect American workers from offshoring more of their jobs, guard against Big Pharma abuses that inflate prescription drug prices, and ensure lock-tight and enforceable labor and environmental standards across North America. USMCA is not the answer working people in Northern Ohio deserve, nor is it safe to assume that USMCA will be anything more than NAFTA 2.0 a boon for corporations at the expense of working families in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Just like NAFTA before it, USMCA was rushed through Congress without so much as a true hearing or amendment. What's more, there is no chorus of consensus among our brothers and sisters in labor. USMCA will not bring back the 155,000 jobs in Ohio that were lost to outsourcing after NAFTA, it does nothing for our small farmers suffering under President Trump's trade wars, and it holds no true labor protections that the Mexican government is capable of enforcing. The bottom line is that I am deeply skeptical of USMCA's capacity to improve the lives of wor…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-ryan-votes-impeach-president-donald-trump	Congressman Tim Ryan Votes to Impeach President Donald Trump	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Tim Ryan	R000577	timryan.house.gov			legacy	Washington, DC Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Proceedings now move to the United States Senate. Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over the trial. The Constitution requires two-thirds supermajority of Senators present to convict the President of the United States. It is with a heavy heart that I cast my vote for impeachment today, but we cannot have a President that is above the law. If my constituents do something wrong then they face the consequences. There is overwhelming evidence that the President used his public office and taxpayer money for personal and political gain. His actions threaten our free and fair elections, our national security, and our democracy. Today the House of Representative voted to hold him accountable. The President is not a king. In Article 1 of the Constitution, the Founding Fathers created Congress to write our laws and act as a check on the Executive Branch. This duty is not held lightly. Every member of Congress takes an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and it is now more important than ever before to remember this pledge. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to remember the sacred oath they swore to uphold and put country before party.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-ryan-votes-united-states-mexico-canada-trade-agreement	Congressman Tim Ryan Votes for United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Tim Ryan	R000577	timryan.house.gov			legacy	Washington, DC Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today voted in favor of the renegotiated NAFTA, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Northeast Ohio has been devastated by trade agreements that made it easier and cheaper to ship American jobs overseas, and Ryan came to Washington campaigning on the need to renegotiate NAFTA. From the start, Ryan made clear that any new agreement must prioritize workers' rights and freedoms, include substantive provisions to end outsourcing incentives, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms. This is the first trade agreement Ryan has voted for in his career. President Trump's first attempt at a revised deal did none of these things. But after months of negotiations between House Democrats, labor leaders, and United States Trade Representative (USTR), Robert Lighthizer, the USMCA now includes many significant improvements to the original NAFTA, including largely eliminating the Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), creating stronger labor enforcement and committing resources to these efforts, and strengthening labor standards in Mexico. While Ryan does not believe that the USMCA should be the model for future trade agreements, he believes it is an improvement over the original NAFTA. Since the 1994 NAFTA, Ohio has lost nearly 1 in 3 manufacturing jobs 160,640 Ohio workers are certified as trade job loss victims under the U.S. Department of Labor's program called Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). The reason I first ran for Congress was because I wanted to stop the destruction bad trade deals were inflicting on our community in Northeast Ohio. In my time in Washington, I have opposed every trade deal introduced, regardless of which party was in the White House. But this time is different. Today, I voted in favor of the USMCA, not because it is a perfect deal, but because it makes significant improvements to the original NAFTA which devastated our community and shipped thousands of jobs overseas. There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure Mexico follows through with raising wages a…	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.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-blasts-trump-renewable-fuel-standard-proposal-as-betrayal-to-ohio-farmers	Brown Blasts Trump Renewable Fuel Standard Proposal as Betrayal to Ohio Farmers	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) blasted the Trump Administration after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are setting the 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements at 15 billion gallons of corn ethanol. Today's rule falls short of providing farmers and the biofuels industry the certainty needed to make important business decisions. Once again President Trump is choosing oil companies over family farms, said Brown. While farmers continue to struggle with low commodity prices, the oil companies seem to get whatever they want. The Administration's rule and abuse of these waivers is a betrayal to rural America. In September, Brown slammed the Trump Administration for abusing the use of federal waivers to help big oil while undercutting farmers and rural economies. The Administration is using small refinery waivers' to grant exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard for some of the world's largest oil companies, driving down demand for biofuels by more than 1.4 billion gallons. Brown joined Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tina Smith (D-MN) and Senate colleagues to send a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler calling on EPA to stop the abuse of these waivers and end the harm to rural economies and farmers across the country. In a separate letter to President Trump in September, Brown strongly urged him to help rural Americans, and the environment, by rescinding the 31 recently approved small refinery exemptions (SRE) for biofuels. He also urged the Trump Administration to uphold the intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).The letter followedrecent news reportsindicating that the Administration is considering changes to the RFS that would boost biofuel volumes following backlash from farmers after 31 additional SREs were approved on August 8.SREs, or so-called hardship waivers, are intended to help small refineries by exempting them from the RFS, but the EPA has issued dozens of waivers, including for some of the …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-secures-record-investment-in-researching-non-addictive-methods-for-pain-treatment-expected-to-pass-senate-today	Brown Secures Record Investment in Researching Non-Addictive Methods for Pain Treatment, Expected To Pass Senate Today	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Helped Create Defense Department's Opioid Alternative Research Program Last Year; Helped to Secure Record $15 Million in Final Appropriations Bill This Year Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes key wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. In the package, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure a record investment of $15 million to support the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). Brown helped create the program last year by securing $10 million in funding. The program allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to research opioid alternatives or non-addictive methods to treat and manage chronic pain for servicemembers. These bills are expected to pass out of the Senate today before being sent to the President's desk to be signed into law. When it's easier for Americans to get their hands on opioids than it is for them to access non-addictive alternatives and treatments, we have a serious problem. This bill continues critical investments to help solve the addiction crisis through important research and creative, new approaches. Opioid addiction is a chronic disease and even our brave servicemembers are not immune so we need to ensure that there are a variety of non-addictive methods available so we can help prevent addiction before it takes hold, Brown said. Last year, Brown fought to include $10 million in the Defense Appropriations Bill to create the CDMRP at the DOD to research opioid alternatives or non-addictive methods to treat and manage chronic pain. Earlier this year, Brown led a letter urging the Appropriations Committee to include these funds in their bill. CDMRP aims to drive innovation in the medical community and seeks to find solutions for medical challenges facing servicemembers. This year, the $15 million in funding will help the research program focus on chronic pain management as well as treatment for service-related injuries and…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-expected-to-pass-spending-package-with-key-ohio-health-wins-secured-by-brown	Senate Expected To Pass Spending Package with Key Ohio Health Wins Secured By Brown	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions to Increase Addiction Funding, Research Gun Violence and Reduce Maternal, Infant Mortality Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes key health wins for Ohio that U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure, including funding to fight the addiction crisis, to help study ways to prevent gun violence and to reduce maternal and infant mortality. The spending package passed the House earlier this week and after it passes the Senate, will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. Keeping Ohio families safe and healthy is one of the most fundamental roles of government, said Brown. The funding that Congress passed today represents an investment in our state from funding to fight the addiction crisis to creating jobs at the NIOSH project in Cincinnati. I'm glad to see these initiatives pass with broad bipartisan support and I urge the President to sign them into law quickly. Specifically, Brown helped secure: $3.8 billion to address the ongoing addiction crisis, including: $1.5 billion to states to address the opioid epidemic and mental health; $476 million for opioid overdose surveillance and prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); $90 million to address the needs of children affected by the opioid crisis; and $100 million to help affected rural communities. For the first time in decades, the bill includes $25 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research gun violence. In 2017, gun violence killed nearly 40,000 people in the United States. $53 million -- an increase of $3 million for programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration and CDC for the initiative aimed at reducing the nation's alarmingly high maternal mortality rate. More women in the U.S. die from pregnancy-related complications than in any other developed nation, and th…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-expected-to-pass-spending-package-with-key-transportation-wins-secured-by-brown	Senate Expected To Pass Spending Package with Key Transportation Wins Secured By Brown	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured a Number of Provisions to Increase Investment in Ohio's Transportation Infrastructure Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes a number of provisions U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) secured to support investment in Ohio's transportation infrastructure. The spending package passed the House earlier this week and after it passes the Senate, will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. It's time to put Americans to work across Ohio and around the country rebuilding our roads and bridges. This funding measure is a good step toward the infrastructure investment our nation needs, said Brown. Ohio is positioned to be a leader in zero-emission transportation solutions, and this bill expands work by The Ohio State University to research and test zero-emission buses. The Ohio transportations wins include: Supplemental Highway and Public Transportation Investments:Brown helped secure $781 million of supplemental funding for eligible projects under the Surface Transportation Block Grant program, which can be used for highway repairs, local transportation improvements and alternative fuel corridors. Ohio's share of the additional $781 million will be based on current formula programs. Brown also supported the $1.15 billion for bridge replacement and rehabilitation to repair and replace deficient bridges, a portion of which will be allocated to Ohio bridges. Brown has led bipartisan efforts to secure much larger federal investments in repairing and replacing deficient bridges. Ohio has more than 6,000 bridges that need structural repairs or other updates to make them safer and reduce congestion. The bill also includes $1 billion for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact that is commonly referred to at the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-passes-brown-spending-package-with-key-agriculture-environmental-and-interior-wins	Senate Passes Brown Spending Package with Key Agriculture, Environmental and Interior Wins	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured a Number of Provisions for Ohio Agriculture, Rural Infrastructure, Lake Erie, and Dayton's Aviation Heritage Area and to Support Clean up at Piketon Plant Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes provisions U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) secured to support investments in Ohio agriculture, rural infrastructure, Lake Erie, Dayton's Aviation Heritage Area and to support clean up at the Piketon plant. The package includes Energy and Water appropriations, Agriculture Department appropriations and Interior Department appropriations. The spending package passed the House earlier this week and after it passes the Senate, will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. This bill makes critical investments that our state needs, including helping treat opioid addiction, bolstering local agriculture, and supporting infrastructure improvements and economic growth, said Brown. Brown helped secure the following investments: Energy and Water Appropriations $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 needs to address the most serious issues that threaten the ecological and economic wellbeing of the Great Lakes basin, including invasive species, pollution, and toxic contamination. This $320 million is the largest annual investment in the Great Lakes' health, ecosystem restoration, and water quality, and has already helped combat harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and pollution in the Great Lakes. Funding to Support Ongoing Cleanup at Piketon Plant Brown ensured the final package included more than $400 million in funding for the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, which will ensure that cleanup continues as planned. Brown fought to ensure that workers at Piketon receive the necessary funding to maintain workforce levels and keep cleanup on pace. B…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-set-to-pass-spending-package-with-key-commerce-justice-and-science-wins-for-ohio-secured-by-brown-	Senate Set To Pass Spending Package with Key Commerce, Justice and Science Wins for Ohio Secured By Brown	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions to Support NASA Glenn in Cleveland and Sandusky, Bolster Economic Development Projects, Make Public Safety Improvements, and More Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes key wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. Brown helped secure these wins for Ohio in the Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill. The package is expected to pass the Senate later today before heading to the President's desk to be signed into law. This bill makes critical investments that our state needs to do everything from bolstering our infrastructure and economic growth, to making investments that improve public safety for Ohioans while also allowing law enforcement officers to better and more safely serve their communities, to supporting our NASA Glenn facilities in Cleveland and Sandusky. These projects and programs help advance our state and help make it a better place to live. The wins for Ohio include: Critical funding for NASA programs in Ohio, including: $1.4 billion forNASA's Orion project. An Orion module is being tested at NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky. $22.6 billion for NASA, including $784 million for aeronautics research. A portion of that funding will go toNASA's Glenn Research Centerin Cleveland. Key investments for law enforcement programs, including: $335 million for theCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. The COPS program invests in local law enforcement by helping police departments bolster their community policing efforts and hire new officers. The COPS program was designed to advance public safety by addressing the full-time officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. $545 million forByrne JAG, which provides grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to fund various programs including, drug treatment and enforcement programs, crime prevention and education programs,…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-set-to-pass-spending-package-with-key-ohio-tax-wins-secured-by-brown	Senate Set To Pass Spending Package with Key Ohio Tax Wins Secured By Brown	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions to Help Individuals Experiencing Lapses in Health Insurance, Low-Income Communities, Craft Brewing Industry, Churches Negatively Impacted by Trump's Tax Bill, and More Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes key tax wins for Ohio that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. The spending package passed the House earlier this week and is expected to pass the Senate later today. It will then head to the President's desk to be signed into law. Brown also said there is still more work to be done to fix the tax code in a way that puts working families first. Brown vowed to continue fighting to secure an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit, which are two of the most effective tools we have to put money in the pockets of working people and pull children out of poverty. Putting hardworking Ohio families first is my top priority, said Brown. This spending bill includes several tax wins that will help put more money in the pockets of working Americans and help our communities continue to grow. I'm glad to see these important initiatives receive broad bipartisan support. I urge the President to sign them into law quickly. Brown continued, At the same time, families are working harder than ever but have less and less to show for it. Congress must do more to help put money back in the pockets of working families and help pull children out of poverty and that means expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit. I will never stop fighting to expand these vital programs and set children up for future success. Brown secured tax wins for Ohioans in this year-end spending bill, including: Extension of Health Coverage Tax Credit Sen. Brown worked with Sen. Portman (R-OH) to include a short-term extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) through the end of 2020. This credit helps subsidize the cost of continued coverage for …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-set-to-pass-spending-package-with-priorities-for-veterans-and-servicemembers-that-brown-secured_-	Senate Set To Pass Spending Package with Priorities for Veterans and Servicemembers That Brown Secured	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Secured Provisions for Ohio Military Installations, Language to help Reduce Veteran Debt, Requirements for Trump Administration to Act on Agent Orange Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate is expected to pass a spending package that includes wins for Ohio's servicemembers and veterans that Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure. The spending package passed the House earlier this week and is expected to pass the Senate later today. It will then head to the President's desk to be signed into law. Previously, Brown helped secure many of these wins in the House-Senate NDAA conference report. The funding that these bills provide will help the servicemembers and veterans who have dedicated their lives to our country, Brown said.These bills provide funding for the critical work being done at JSMC and Wright-Patt who work to keep our troops safe overseas and strengthen our national security as well as language to hold VA accountable and take action to improve the lives of veterans who have given so much for our country. The bill includes: Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) $513.8 million to continue Stryker vehicle upgrades More than $1.74 billion for upgrades to the Abrams Tanks Wright-Patterson Air Force Base $1.62 billion to support critical research and development programs run out of Wright-Patt's Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) $120.9 million to support military construction of Wright-Patt's new National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) $35.7 million to support improvements and rehabilitation efforts for Wright-Patt's historic Brick Quarters Housing District Veteran Debt Fairness provisions Brown secured language in the appropriations bill that builds on his earlier work to help reduce overpayment errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), thereby reducing veteran debt to the Department. Agent Orange provisions Brown was able to secure language in the bill to…	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://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/here-s-how-ohioans-in-congress-justified-their-historic-impeachment-vote	Heres how Ohioans in Congress justified their historic impeachment vote	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	As U.S. presidential history was made Wednesday, Ohio again played a prominent role. One member of the congressional delegation helped lead the defense of President Donald Trump and another forcefully argued that Trump had sold out the country to Russia. Republican firebrand Jim Jordan of Urbana has been doing heavy duty for his party throughout the process, arguing furiously that the case is a sham in impeachment hearings. On the House floor Wednesday, Jordan said Trump has been driving these guys crazy because he's getting things done, and listed administration achievements. But guess what, when you drain the swamp, the swamp bites back. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, is co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus. During Wednesday's debate, Kaptur said, The closeted villain sits in Moscow and the Kremlin, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014. Kaptur also noted that Russia meddled in the 2016 election on Trump's behalf and is trying to do so again in 2020. Rather than standing up to Putin, President Trump and his cronies aided Putin. Numerous administration officials testified to their direct knowledge of events that the impeachment articles are based on, but Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, told The Dispatch that he would need to see more direct evidence to impeach. When asked whether he wanted to hear from administration officials who would have it, Balderson said Democrats had their chance. Here's what other members of the Ohio delegation said: Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus: The evidence is crystal clear that President Trump welcomed foreign interference in the 2020 election, abused the power of the presidency and tried to cover it all up. Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Columbus: 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. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, called the impeachment disgraceful. He said he hadn't seen proof that the president committed high crimes and misdemeanors. Rep. Stev…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-to-vote-for-impeachment	Congresswoman Beatty to Vote for Impeachment	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in advance of a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach President Donald J. Trump: "We are a nation of laws, based on the principle that no one is above the law, but this president believes he can do anything he wants. As the record shows and the irrefutable testimonies by Trump Administration officials make crystal clear, President Trump welcomed foreign interference in the 2020 Election, abused the power of the presidency, and tried to cover it all up. I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution, as did the president. Unfortunately, he broke that sacred oath, but l will not. President Trump must be held accountable and removed from office—or I fear his actions will become even more reckless, dangerous, and lawless." # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-votes-for-the-people-and-to-keep-government-open	Congresswoman Beatty Votes “For the People” and to Keep Government Open	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov	beatty	https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation, H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, to fund federal government agencies and related services for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020. U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) voted in support of both measures, issuing the following statement after the vote. "I voted for the government funding bills because they provide desperately-needed money for some of our nation's most critical programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families everywhere, including early childhood through post-secondary education, affordable housing, job training, Social Security, nutrition for newborns, seniors, and working families, and—for the first time in over two decades—gun violence prevention research. In addition, this agreement helps veterans, gives a pay raise to our brave servicemembers, supports safety enhancements at places of worship, and funds the Census, ensuring everyone is counted and that the Central Ohio community receives proper funding for things like anti-poverty programs, highway and road maintenance, and community health initiatives. No bill is perfect, but as a whole this legislative package is good for veterans, seniors, students, the Armed Forces, the middle-class, and hardworking families. I stand with the people of Ohio's Third Congressional District today and every day." Of note, included in the funding agreements was a provision authored by Beatty requiring the U.S. Department of Treasury to include in its reporting an analysis of the costs and availability of terrorism insurance for places of worship. This provision will help lawmakers determine the level of federal funding for grants that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gives out to nonprofits, under the DHS Nonprofit Security Grant Program, to help offset the costs of target-hardening and other security enhancements. H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865 Funding Highlights $550 million increase for Head Start, $550 million increase for the Child Ca…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
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://fudge.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=2123	Rep. Fudge Statement on House Vote to Impeach the President	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcia Fudge	F000455	fudge.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed two articles of impeachment against the President of the United States: As a Member of Congress, I swore before God and country to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. With that oath in mind, today I voted to impeach the President based on the evidence of his abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The corroborated, undisputed facts on the record show the President ignored national security and other vital national interests for an improper personal political benefit when he enlisted a foreign power to corrupt our democratic elections. The official and public records clearly lay out the President's numerous defiant attempts and overt actions to obstruct Congress' investigation into his abuses of power. The President betrayed the public interest, undermined our national security, attempted to corrupt our free and fair elections the cornerstone of American democracy and refused to comply with constitutionally mandated Congressional oversight. These acts of betrayal cannot stand. I proudly stood with my colleagues and defended our Constitution today. No one, not even the President of the United States, is above the law. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
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://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-upholds-oath-office-votes-articles-impeachment	Kaptur Upholds Oath of Office, Votes For Articles of Impeachment	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Marcy Kaptur	K000009	kaptur.house.gov			legacy	Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement after she voted to support Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump: Members of Congress swear a solemn oath to protect and defend our Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Today, we fulfilled our Oath, said Rep. Kaptur. No person runs for Congress with the desire to impeach a President I certainly did not. For the sake of our democracy, we pray impeachment is never necessary. But like so many patriotic Americans in Northern Ohio and communities across the country, I am deeply concerned by President Trump's systematic betrayal of our values and national security in favor of our adversary Vladimir Putin. Putin has sought to sow disarray and destabilize our democracy and the NATO Alliance. He has coordinated murders, election hacking, propaganda, and the entrapment of willing fools who would put their own self-interests over liberty President Trump among them. At Putin's direction, Russia illegally invaded Ukraine in 2014. As Ukrainians defend Europe's eastern flank, 14,000 have already died at Putin's hand with over 2 million more displaced. At home and abroad, President Trump has failed to defend our Constitution or be a champion for liberty. Rather than stand up to Putin, President Trump has aided him first in hastening Russian interference in our 2016 election, and more recently, by withholding vital military aid from Ukraine to extort their interference in our 2020 election for his personal gain. President Trump is guilty of abusing his power and strengthening America's adversaries. He has repeatedly obstructed Congress in his failure to comply with lawful subpoenas. His actions have subverted U.S. national interests and emboldened Putin. I would like my constituents to know that a vote for impeachment is not one that has been whipped up by Democratic leadership from its start, it has been driven by the public. Our office has fielded hundreds of calls from citizens urging …	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.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-secures-groundbreaking-provisions-for-workers-in-nafta-update	Brown Secures Groundbreaking Provisions for Workers in NAFTA Update	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Senator Announced Support for Trade Agreement after Securing Brown-Wyden Labor Provisions Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call after he improved President Trump's proposed NAFTA update and secured important, worker-empowering provisions. Brown, acknowledging this is not a perfect deal, announced his support for the trade agreement on Friday after he worked with Sen. Wyden, Speaker Pelosi and the labor movement to get a better deal for American workers. It took us months of fighting alongside Speaker Pelosi, Senator Wyden, and unions to improve this deal, and secure our Brown-Wyden provision that amounts to the strongest-ever labor enforcement in a U.S. trade deal, said Brown. When we lift up workers in Mexico, we lift up American workers if corporations are forced to pay workers a living wage and treat them with dignity, no matter where those workers are located, then we take away the incentive for them to move jobs abroad. That's what the Brown-Wyden provision does. This deal isn't going to stop outsourcing, when we have President Trump's tax plan that gives companies a tax break to send American jobs to Mexico, Brown continued. I'm going to keep fighting President Trump's corporate trade policies and tax policies, just like we did with this agreement. Democrats set an important precedent here we have to make sure our Brown-Wyden worker protection provision is in every trade agreement going forward. The Brown-Wyden Provisions that Brown helped secure will benefit workers by including the first-ever overhaul of labor enforcement standards in a trade agreement since the U.S. started negotiating trade deals. The new agreement will allow workers in Mexico to report when a company is violating their rights and seeing action within months if it's determined that workers' rights have been violated and apply punitive damages when corporations stop workers from organizing and stopping goods from coming int…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-statement-on-the-impeachment-of-president-donald-trump	Brown Statement on the Impeachment of President Donald Trump	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Sherrod Brown	B000944	www.brown.senate.gov			legacy	Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump -- abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The articles of impeachment will now go to the Senate for a Senate trial. This is a solemn day for our country and an important one for the future of our democracy. We are following the process laid out by the founders in the Constitution, and every Senator owes it to the American people to be an impartial juror focused on the facts. I will listen to the evidence and weigh the facts of the case before coming to any decision. I urge my colleagues, of both parties, to do the same. ###	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://beatty.house.gov/media-center/news-articles/how-your-us-representative-voted-on-impeachment	How your U.S. representative voted on impeachment	2019-12-17	2019	2019-12	Democrat	House	OH	Joyce Beatty	B001281	beatty.house.gov			legacy	COLUMBUS The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump on two charges:abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. And no surprises here: Ohio's U.S. representatives voted along party lines. District 1 - Rep. Steve Chabot (R) - Nay to both.The Cincinnati-area Republican told The Atlantic last week he's unconvinced by the case against Trump. He also tweeted: "By pushing ahead with their impeachment craze without any semblance of fairness or due process, Democrats prove their objective is to undo the results of the 2016 election." He also said during a hearing the bar for impeachment is being lowered. District 2 - Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R) - Nay to both.The southwest Ohio Republican tweeted on Dec. 10: "The facts presented in the Intelligence and Judiciary Committee hearings do not amount to an impeachable offense." The congressman also said, "Unfortunately, this purely political process establishes a sad precedent for our nation." District 3 - Rep. Joyce Beatty (D) - Yea to both.The Columbus-area Democrat said she fully intends on holding President Trump "accountable for his actions." She recently said it's "crystal clear" the president tried to bribe a foreign country for a political favor, abused the power of the office and "attempted to cover it all up and got caught." District 4 - Rep. Jim Jordan (R) - Nay to both.The central Ohio Republican is one of President Trump's biggest supporters. As recently as Tuesday, the congressman tweeted: "The media attacks Republican senators for defending the President. But nearly all of the Dem senators running for President called for impeachment before the Ukraine phone call even happened! Americans are so sick of the double standard." District 5 - Rep. Robert Latta (R) - Nay to bothThe northwest Ohio Republican does not have any apparent Twitter account, but he called the impeachment inquiry "a sham process" when he voted against a resolution. That was on Facebook in October. He criticized the "closed-door" approach to the inquiry. Distric…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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