WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 1, 2022: Last night, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) joined Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier to talk about the ongoing addiction epidemic that continues to sweep the nation, caused in large part by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, much of which is coming into the United States from across the border. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data show that there w  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on July 1, 2022: * * * Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement about the killing of Akron man Jayland Walker. "I join with so many in the Akron community in mourning the death of Jayland Walker, who was revered as 'a neighbor, brother, and nephew' and, I'm sure, so much more," said Rep. Brown. "I am gravely concerned about the killing of a young Black man at the hands of police, especially a  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 2 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 1, 2022: Representative Steve Chabot (R-Westwood) welcomed Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) to Cincinnati on Thursday for a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement leaders. At the roundtable, Chabot, Scalise and law enforcement officials discussed the challenges facing police departments and other first responders and how Congress can be helpful providing them with the tools they need t  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following newsletter: When veterans make a commitment to serve our country, we make a commitment to support them upon their return. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities are crucial to providing this care and ensuring the physical and mental health of our veterans. The importance of the VA health system is no different in Chillicothe. I know what this facility means to thousands of South Central and Southeast Ohi  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement at a hearing on June 23, 2022, entitled "Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program: Administration Perspectives": * * * Flooding is the most common and most costly natural disaster facing families, businesses, and communities across the country. And climate change is only making it worse. Last week we saw historic flooding in Mont  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on June 22, 2022, entitled "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress": * * * Today's hearing is in hybrid format. Our witness is in-person, but members have the option to appear either in-person or virtually. Today we've seen the fastest job growth in decades, faster growth than China, and the lowest unemployment le  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Fairness for Farm Workers Act, legislation to update the nation's labor laws to ensure farm workers receive fair wages and compensation. The bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide overtime and additional minimum wage protections for farm workers. The bill was previously introduced in the U.S. House of Representat  more