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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday November 17, 2021 ( 18 items )  

5 Senators Announce That Buy American Bill Was Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chris Murphy (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced that their bipartisan BuyAmerican.gov Act was signed into law as a part of the bipartisan Infrastructu  more

Key Sens. Portman, Shaheen Energy Efficiency Provisions Signed Into Law in Bipartisan Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statements after key provisions from their bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act were signed into law as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Portman and Shaheen were lead negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure package that was signed into law earlier today. "Now that the President   more

Sen. Brown at Finance Hearing: We Need Stronger Enforcement of Our Trade Laws to Protect American Industries and Jobs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: In Case You Missed It: Today, during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) pressed U.S. Department of Commerce nominees on the need to better enforce our trade remedy laws. Earlier this year, Brown and U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced their bipartisan Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 legislation to strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws and ensure they remain ef  more

Sen. Portman Hails Signing of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement today as the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act was signed into law. The bill, which Portman played a lead role in crafting, invests in core infrastructure that will improve people's quality of life, create jobs and make our economy more productive without raising taxes or adding to inflation. "Today is an historic   more

Sen. Portman to Cincinnati Enquirer: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Can Help Greater Cincinnati
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following commentary to the Cincinnati Enquirer: In a new op-ed for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Senator Portman discusses how his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes common-sense investments to fix and upgrade our nation's, specifically Cincinnati's, infrastructure, without raising taxes or adding to inflation. As Portman details, the bipartisan infrastructure bill will provide significant help in the Greater Cincinna  more

Sen. Portman Touts Landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill at White House Signing Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following remarks: * * * Senator Rob Portman delivered remarks this afternoon at the White House signing ceremony for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Portman served as the chief Republican negotiator for this landmark piece of legislation - which invests hundreds of billions of dollars in repairing, upgrading, and modernizing our nation's roads, bridges, ports, and other key infrastructure assets. This legislati  more

Sen. Portman, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Bridge Investment Act to Provide Significant Federal Investment in Bridge Repair Is Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ed Markey (D-MA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced that their bipartisan bill, the Bridge Investment Act, has been signed into law by President Biden. The Senators have been pushing for this legislation since 2018. They fough  more

Sen. Portman: How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Will Benefit Central Ohio
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) makes an historic investment in America's core infrastructure needs - roads, bridges, ports, broadband, water infrastructure, and other important assets. The law, which has been endorsed by more than 100 industry associations, trade groups, and unions, will create jobs, increase productivity, and pave the way for decades of economic growth and prosperity  more

Sen. Portman: How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Will Benefit Northeast Ohio
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) makes an historic investment in America's core infrastructure needs - roads, bridges, ports, broadband, water infrastructure, and other important assets. The law, which is endorsed by more than 100 industry associations, trade groups, and unions, will create jobs, increase productivity, and pave the way for decades of economic growth and prosperity - all  more

Sen. Portman: How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Will Benefit Southwest Ohio
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) makes an historic investment in America's core infrastructure needs - roads, bridges, ports, broadband, water infrastructure, and other important assets. The bill, which has been endorsed by more than 100 industry associations, trade groups, and unions, will create jobs, increase productivity, and pave the way for decades of economic growth and prosperit  more

Senators' Statement on Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following joint statement: * * * U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law. The law represents the largest investment in infrastructure in our   more

Sens. Murphy, Portman, Graham, Stabenow's 'Buy American' Bill to Improve Transparency & Support U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) announced that their bipartisan BuyAmerican.gov Act was signed into law on Monday as a part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. This legislation will establish a centralized online hub to increase transparency and ensure federal agencies prio  more

Sens. Portman, Bennet Legislation to Extend Tax Filing Deadlines During Natural Disasters, National Emergencies Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced that the Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act has been signed into law, as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation will amend the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provision which permits the Secretary of the Treasury to extend the tax filing deadline for all taxpay  more

Sens. Portman, Manchin Announce Value for Money Analysis Bill Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring value for money analyses on federally supported transportation loans was signed into law as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA recently passed the House in a vote of 228-206, having previously passed the Senate in August in a vote of 69-30. Pu  more

Sens. Portman, Manchin's Finish ADHS Act Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that their bipartisan Finish the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) Act has been signed into law as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA recently passed the House in a vote of 228-206, having previously passed the Senate in August in a vote of 69-30. Finish the ADHS Act is set t  more

Sens. Portman, Stabenow RECYCLE Act Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced that their bipartisan RECYCLE Act was signed into law as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA recently passed the House in a vote of 228-206, having previously passed the Senate in August in a vote of 69-30. The RECYCLE Act authorizes a new federal grant program through the Environment  more

Sens. Portman, Stabenow's REPLANT Act Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced their bipartisan Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees (REPLANT) Act has been signed into law as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA recently passed the House in a vote of 228-206, having previously passed the Senate in August in a vote of 69-30. The REPLANT Act quadruples investme  more

Sens. Portman, Stabenow: $1B in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funding as Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Is Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is set to receive $1 billion in new funding as a result of the President signing the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act into law. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) includes $5.5 billion in funding to support ecosystems across the country. "For our communities   more