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Summary

Senator Robert 'Rob' J. Portman

Full Name: Robert 'Rob' J. Portman
Office: U.S. Senate (OH) - Jr, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Jane; 3 Children: Jed, Will, Sally
Birth Date: 12/19/1955
Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH
Home City: Cincinnati, OH
Religion: Methodist

Recent Key Votes

S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
Amendment (Nay)

Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...

S Amdt 2107 - Authorizes Import of FDA-Approved Drugs from Canada
Amendment (Nay)

May 24, 2012 - Authorizes individuals to import prescription drugs into the United States from approved Canadian pharmacies if the pharmacies comply with the following regulations: The ...

S Amdt 2111 - Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Delaying the Release of Generic Drugs
Amendment (Nay)

May 24, 2012 - Authorizes a first applicant to file a patent for a generic drug immediately if the applicant signs an agreement with the manufacturer of a ...

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Recent Public Statements

Portman, Pryor Renew Push to Reduce Red Tape on Job Creators

May 23, 2013 - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) today renewed their push to significantly reform the federal regulatory process and reduce unnecessary burdens on ...

Portman Applauds Passage of Iran Sanctions Resolution

May 23, 2013 - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), an original cosponsor of the Iran Sanctions Resolution, released the following statement following Senate passage of the resolution by ...

Portman Cosponsors Bill To Ban All Iranian Government Exports

May 22, 2013 - As the Government of Iran continues to partner with North Korea on missile and nuclear technology, sponsor terrorism, disregard human rights by targeting Iranian dissidents ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Association of University Centers on Disabilities Positions 0%
2011 AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association Positions 33%
2011 American Nurses Association Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $14,190,788.00
Total Spent $5,676,479.00
Cash On Hand $2,101,854.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Rob Portman refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact-form

Washington, D.C. Website
http://portman.senate.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/robportman

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/SenRobPortman

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/robportman

Capitol
37 West Broad Street
Room 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-6774
Fax: 800-205-6446
Toll Free: 800-205-6446 (OH Only)

Washington, D.C.
338 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3353

District
420 Madison Avenue
Room 1210
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419-259-3895

District
312 Walnut Street
Suite 3075
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-684-3265

District
1240 East 9th Street
Room 3061
Cleveland, OH 44199
Phone: 216-522-7095

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