WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered remarks ahead of the cloture vote urging his Senate colleagues to pass the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act. The legislation will set the United States Post  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following remarks: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) attended and delivered remarks at a rally in support of Ukraine outside of the White House, which was attended by many Ukraine supporters from Ohio. As the Kremlin continues its baseless, deadly assault on Ukrainian armed forces and innocent civilians, Portman called on Congress and the Biden administration to do more to help Ukraine defend itself by sending more weapons, including ant  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Having discussed the need for expanding broadband and internet services in Ohio with state and local officials, Senator Portman led efforts during bipartisan negotiations over the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to secure historic funding for broadband expansion. Last week, Ohio's Broadband Office, BroadbandOhio, released a brand new mapping resource that more clearly reflects how many Ohioans lack  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on March 5, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement after a video conference call today with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "Today's call with President Zelenskyy was inspiring. He again proved that he is the right leader for Ukraine during this historic period. Despite the fact that each day Russia continues to escalate its attacks against Ukraine, President Zelenskyy an  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Senator Portman joined FOX Business' Kudlow this afternoon to discuss Russia's ongoing attack on Ukraine. Portman called on the Biden administration to do more to help Ukraine defend itself by sending more weapons, including anti-tank and anti-air weapons; working to help Eastern European countries send Ukraine fighter jets so they can protect their homeland; and, cutting off President Putin's f  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: This afternoon, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) spoke on the Senate floor about the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine, and pointed out Russian violence against Ukrainian soldiers and civilians alike. Portman joined members in both chambers in a bipartisan call and spoke with President Zelenskyy and asked what he needs for Ukrainian defensive needs. Portman continued his push for further sanctio  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced he has cosponsored legislation to strengthen America's energy independence and weaken one of Vladimir Putin's most significant streams of income. Titled the American Energy Independence from Russia Act, this bill would require the Biden Administration to create an energy security plan within 30 days and take action to unleash America's oil and natural gas production to off  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement highlighting the U.S. Agency for International Development's Center for International Disaster Information as a resource for the public to support humanitarian aid efforts for Ukraine. "Since Vladimir Putin renewed his murderous assault on the Ukrainian people eleven days ago, hundreds of innocent Ukrainians have been killed, and more than 1.5  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) - Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus - released the following statement after speaking virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "Members of the House and Senate had the privilege of hearing directly from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine confronts Vladimir Putin and his butchering of innocent men, women, and children. "The Ukrai  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Representatives Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) sent a letter to President Biden today calling on the Administration to work with NATO allies to quickly provide fighter jets to Ukraine to counter Russian attacks. "We urge you to quickly work with our NATO allies who have MiG and Sukhoi fighters to enable them to provide those available planes to the Ukrainian military. Providing Ukraine with additional f  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, and Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Shalanda D. Young, urging them to include a proposal to add a publicly administered health insurance option to the A  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, legislation to prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using forced arbitration clauses against consumers who want to seek restitution and justice. "Forced arbitration clauses let big companies hide from accountability and silence vic  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, legislation to prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using forced arbitration clauses against consumers who want to seek restitution and justice. "Forced arbitrati  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to President Biden, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Shalanda D. Young, urging them to include a proposal to add a publicly administered health insurance option to the Affordable Care Act's (A  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following newsletter: The cost of prescription drugs is too high in this country. We know Ohioans are concerned about the cost of living right now, and some of the worst inflation we see, year after year, is drug prices. And often, the culprit is price gouging by big pharmaceutical corporations. It's why I introduced the Affordable Medications Act. It would penalize drug companies that increase the price of their drugs without justi  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and other Senate colleagues in introducing the Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, legislation to prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using forced arbitration clauses against consumers who want to seek restitution and justice. "Too often big banks use forced arbitration clauses to trick people into g  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in introducing the Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act, which would require employers to continue providing health insurance to workers who are exercising their right to strike. Working families shouldn't be forced off the health coverage they've earned and negotiated and have to pay out-of-pocket for   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announcement that $1.47 billion in competitive grant funds has been made available to help modernize bus fleets and facilities across the country, which will support good-paying jobs and help reduce carbon emissions. "This is great news. Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, states like   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: In a new op-ed for the Cincinnati Enquirer, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, highlighted the need for the Senate to pass his bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act to prevent the U.S. Postal Service from becoming insolvent. The legislation will set th  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: In a new op-ed for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed the need for Congress to pass his bipartisan Pray Safe Act to establish a federal clearinghouse through which faith-based organizations and houses of worship c  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 5, 2022: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chairs of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, spoke today with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the need for Congress to approve billions of dollars in emergency military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, the need to support refugees, and possible war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, particular  more