Rob Portman

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Let’s instead work together and find the common ground that is necessary build on what Congress has already done and ensure we continue to support our health care system, our schools, our local govt’s, our employers and our families as we work to overcome this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

The so-called HEROES Act passed by House Dems in May would raise taxes on small businesses while giving tax breaks to largely benefit millionaires who live on the East and West Coasts. That’s just one of the provisions that is bad for Ohio. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

The next COVID bill should not be the 1800-page, $3.5T Dem wish list passed by the House in May & filled w/ provisions that have nothing to do with COVID. One House Dem leader said it was “tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit our vision.” That’s the wrong approach. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

➡️ensure our kids return to school safely; ➡️protect multiemployer pensions; ➡️provide strong liability protections for employers, schools & nonprofits. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

In the next #COVID19 package, among other things we must provide smart, targeted support to: ➡️spur the economy & incentivize folks to return to work safely; ➡️support our health care efforts to combat #COVID19; ➡️provide more $ & flexibility to state and local governments;..... — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

The previous 5 #COVID19 bills have included initiatives I’ve supported: ➡️rebate checks & expanded UI to help folks who lost jobs; ➡️PPP for small businesses & Fed lending to keep employees; ➡️more $$ to support our health care response; ➡️education $ to help our kids & schools. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

When Congress returns to session next week, we have an opportunity to work together in a bipartisan way – like we did on the CARES Act and the four other #COVID19 response measures we’ve passed – to help the Ohioans & American people deal with this health care & economic crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Today marks the 6th anniversary of the tragic downing of Malaysia flight MH17 where 298 lives were lost at the hands of Russian backed separatists. As Russia continues to illegally occupy Crimea, I look forward to passage of the Senate NDAA that includes vital support to Ukraine. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

In visiting w some of his fellow Toledo police officers I learned more about Tony & his public service. His fellow officers said they were in mourning but also encouraged to see so many in the Toledo community coming together to pay tribute to Tony Dia. I agree it's inspiring. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Emotional visit this wk w/ the family of fallen Toledo Police Officer Anthony Dia. Jane & I continue to raise Tony’s wife Jayme & their two sons up in prayer. I was honored to present Jayme with an American flag flown over the US Capitol in Tony’s honor. https://t.co/ga42DNp9HN — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Enjoyed stopping by the Columbus Public Health Dept to visit with the folks working hard on the frontlines of this pandemic. Thx to the funding in the CARES Act the Health Dept has been able to expand COVID diagnostic testing, which is critical to our ability to track the virus. https://t.co/aKwl4XvQ9X — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

AG Barr stated that “the ultimate ambition of China’s rulers isn’t to trade with the US. It is to raid the US.” We cannot allow that happen. The Senate must pass my bipartisan Safeguarding American Innovation Act to protect US taxpayer-funded innovation. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Excellent speech by AG Barr today sounding the alarm on China's rampant theft of US taxpayer-funded IP, innovation & tech. I recently introduced a bipartisan bill that will help secure US research enterprise from China & other adversaries. https://t.co/F0js8uSCYe — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Had a great tour of @Battelle’s COVID-19 research lab earlier today. Their cutting edge decontamination systems have helped increase the supply of PPE & N95 masks which are so critical for our health care professionals in Ohio and across the country. https://t.co/VZsNS85R1t — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

It was great to visit the @Ford Lima Engine Plant to discuss how #USMCA will help boost auto production in #Ohio & the nation. Also had a chance to thank Ford's leadership for stepping up and helping to manufacture PPE during this crisis. https://t.co/LJATczbqhR — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Grateful for the hard work of the @OHNationalGuard & everyone at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to distribute food to those in need throughout central Ohio during the ongoing pandemic. https://t.co/ccQkB0rKJe — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

I appreciate members of the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services, and other local leaders joining me yesterday to discuss how the pandemic is impacting efforts to combat addiction & save lives. I'll continue supporting their tireless work. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Today’s @CDCgov’s data shows a heartbreaking resurgence of overdose deaths in 2019 that ought to serve as a major wake-up call for us all. Too many families & communities are being destroyed by addiction. We must redouble our efforts to combat the addiction crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Powerful statement about the lack of tolerance inside one of America’s largest newspapers. Treating each other with respect means allowing for debate and welcoming differences of opinion. The world’s oldest democracy requires it. https://t.co/Yxe36IrKqD — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Troubling news from @NSF that the vast majority of US research institute disclosure violations are related to #China. China has been stealing taxpayer-funded IP and research for 2 decades. I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to help stop it. https://t.co/iIJaViVbrS — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Pleased @POTUS @realDonaldTrump signed into law the legislation I supported to impose sanctions on Chinese officials implementing the National Security Laws in Hong Kong. America stands with the freedom loving people of Hong Kong. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

As we negotiate the next legislative response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we should be incentivizing people to safely return to the workforce by creating a “return to work” bonus. https://t.co/6LE2LQEc14 — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Enjoyed visiting @LordstownMotors recently to see the impressive Endurance all-electric pickup truck. Can't wait to see it on the road soon. I hope @GM will invest in this new venture & support the world-class Mahoning Valley workforce. https://t.co/hcsFKfq6VY — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers Natl Monument commemorates the life & legacy of Charles Young—the Army's 1st Black colonel. The Senate-passed Restore Our Parks Act provides $$ to help ensure this monument is protected for yrs to come. https://t.co/TUNQVhcLL8 — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

(6/6) We can’t allow this to continue. That's why I’ve intro'd bipartisan legislation to appropriately safeguard the research, innovation & tech breakthroughs that will fuel American growth & prosperity in the 21st century, & I appreciate @toledonews supporting this effort. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

(5/6) Additionally, in January, the @WSJ found that more than 100 Texas A&M University System professors were involved with a Chinese talent-recruitment program, even though only five had disclosed their participation. https://t.co/tkw3A5rbAT — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

(4/6) For instance, recently 54 researchers with NIH grants were fired or resigned for failing to disclose foreign ties. In 93% of the cases investigated by NIH, researchers with taxpayer-funded grants failed to disclose their ties to China. https://t.co/XOFXTCvEOg — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

(3/6) Last year’s PSI report has spurred additional action by federal law enforcement to hold China accountable, leading to numerous professors and researchers being charged for crimes related to their financial ties to the Chinese government. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

(2/6) Last year, after a yearlong investigation, I released a PSI bipartisan report showing that China has been using talent recruitment programs to steal U.S. taxpayer-funded research and IP for more than 2 decades. https://t.co/GXuglDLDHM — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

I’m grateful for the @toledonews’ support for my bipartisan Safeguarding American Innovation Act - which aims to stop China and other nations from stealing our research, IP and innovation. https://t.co/thbV17kZi7 — PolitiTweet.org