Rob Portman

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Ohio's 8 beautiful nat'l parks attract millions of visitors annually. But sadly, yrs of unaddressed wear & tear have resulted in $114M in unmet maintenance needs. The Restore Our Parks Act will help address this problem & ensure our nat'l parks are preserved for years to come. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Yesterday @SenatorCarper & I released a stunning investigative report revealing that, for nearly 20yrs, the fed gov’t has done little to protect U.S. telecommunications networks from the Chinese Communist Party. More from the @washingtonpost 👇https://t.co/luMPTs033c — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

This week, the Senate will have an historic opportunity to safeguard a true treasure of this country: our national parks. The Restore Our Parks Act will support more than 100k jobs while ensuring our nat’l parks are preserved & protected for years to come. https://t.co/MCTVd1kuMb — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Teddy Roosevelt started the nat'l parks because he wanted to preserve some of the most beautiful & pristine lands in America for public use. Now we must fulfill our responsibility to safeguard these treasures for future generations. https://t.co/nKOocce15N — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

RT @senrobportman: Couldn't agree more! The Restore Our Parks Act will protect and preserve our treasured National Parks while also support… — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Pleased to hear that GOJO, which makes Purell, will create 200+ new #jobs w/ NE Ohio expansion. Glad that the tariff relief I helped them secure has led to increased production. A great Ohio business! https://t.co/ujnMp96he2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

With our country starting to safely re-open, we need to put in place policies to help incentivize folks to return to the workplace. As I explained during today's @SenFinance hearing, my "return-to-work" bonus proposal will do exactly that. https://t.co/Uv5MD7I2N4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

The coronavirus pandemic has made it abundantly clear that we can no longer rely on China for critical medical supplies such as PPE. That's why during today’s @HSGAC hearing I urged Adm John Polowczyk to ensure the Admin works diligently to bring PPE production back to the US. https://t.co/0OTdjztaMN — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

RT @JerryDunleavy: NEW: The Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (chaired by @SenRobPortman) released a 104-page report today… — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

RT @senrobportman: This morning, @SenatorCarper & I released a report on how Chinese state-owned telecoms companies have operated in the US… — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Couldn't agree more! The Restore Our Parks Act will protect and preserve our treasured National Parks while also supporting more than 100k jobs to rebuild critical park infrastructure. Now let's get it passed & signed into law! — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

This $8.5M DOL grant will help workers around #Ohio who were displaced due to COVD-19 get the training they need to find meaningful employment - ultimately helping us revive & restore our economy. https://t.co/TV50pEVObT — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

7. Telecommunications is a core tenet of nat'l & economic security. And the US govt has a responsibility to vigorously safeguard our telecoms infrastructure. In this respect, it has failed for yrs. We must have stronger oversight to protect our telecoms networks going forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

This can not be allowed to continue. The FCC should expeditiously complete its review of the three Chinese state-owned telecom companies in the US and must establish a clear protocol for revoking authorizations if need be. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

5. The lack of oversight poses a grave threat to US nat'l security. China uses its state-owned entities in its espionage efforts targeted at the US & one of the Chinese state-owned carriers was alleged to have hijacked and rerouted data through China on several occasions. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

4. For instance, Team Telecom only visited China Telecom Americas & ComNet USA twice over the course of a decade. And it had no interaction with China Unicom Americas… Remember, these are Chinese state-owned companies operating in the U.S. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

3. But Team Telecom been asleep at the switch for nearly 20 years—in large part due to the fact that it lacked statutory authority and sufficient resources. With no guards at the gate, Chinese state-owned companies have built a presence across the US w/ little-to-no oversight. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

2. The FCC is tasked w safeguarding the integrity of US telecoms infrastructure... but it relied on ‘Team Telecom’ - an informal interagency group consisting of DOJ, DHS & DOD officials - to evaluate and monitor national security & law enforcement risks. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

1. Multiple Chinese state-owned telecom companies have been operating in the US for roughly 2 decades w little to no gov’t oversight. This lack of scrutiny undermined the safety of American communications and seriously endangered U.S. national security...So, how did this happen? — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

This morning, @SenatorCarper & I released a report on how Chinese state-owned telecoms companies have operated in the US w/ a stunning lack of US gov't oversight. This is the culmination of a yr long Senate Permanent Subcmte on Investigations probe. Here are the key takeaways: — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

For nearly 20 yrs, federal regulators have failed to adequately scrutinize several Chinese state-owned telecom companies operating in the US. This lack of oversight has undermined the safety of American communications and endangered our national security. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Congress has passed additional funding to help hospitals & health providers that predominantly serve Medicaid & low-income patients, but they have yet to receive it. That’s why I joined my colleagues in urging the admin to quickly distribute this funding to these providers. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

This week the Senate will vote on landmark legislation to preserve & protect our Nat’l Parks. This is an exciting moment - Republicans & Democrats coming together to move our country forward, create more jobs & ensure our wonderful Nat’l Parks are there for future generations. https://t.co/RVlukCh3f7 — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

The Restore Our Parks Act is a win-win. This landmark bill will revitalize and preserve our treasured National Parks while also supporting more than 100k jobs over the next 5 years. https://t.co/zypWrsOson — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

For more than a century, America’s National Parks have stood tall as a source of national pride. We have a responsibility to preserve and protect them so that future generations can enjoy their beauty. https://t.co/y7Qave7QXg — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Some good news to share: The @FCC recently awarded $1.1M in telehealth grants to five Ohio health care facilities. These grants will increase the availability of telehealth services, enabling more folks to receive the care they need w/o having to leave the safety of their homes. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Roughly 4 million Americans will receive their stimulus payment in the form of a prepaid debit card, which will arrive in a plain envelope from “Money Network Cardholder Services.” So make sure to keep an eye on your mailbox in the coming days. https://t.co/TLHMtI6762 — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

Our country is finally starting to carefully re-open. As Congress considers the next legislative response to the crisis, we must focus on bolstering the economy by getting folks safely back to work. I believe a back to work bonus will do just that.https://t.co/WZZYFNhycP — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

.@SenSherrodBrown & I are teaming up to help vets who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving our nation. We have a responsibility to take care of the brave men & women who answer the call to serve and put it all on the line to safeguard the safety & freedom we all enjoy. — PolitiTweet.org

Rob Portman @senrobportman

We cannot allow the recent acts of racial injustice to fade from the public’s consciousness. We must work together to cultivate hope, foster unity and address the racial injustices and disparities prevalent in our society. https://t.co/WqYaafCQOp — PolitiTweet.org