Portman Hails Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to approve the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act by a bipartisan vote of 69-30.
Border Patrol has now made nearly 2 million apprehensions of unlawful migrants during FY 2021. The Biden admin must take action to address this crisis. https://t.co/8N6UD8AbC0
I’m alarmed that the new @CBP operational stats show our nation saw an all-time high # of border arrests this fiscal yr & the worst Sept on record as the unlawful migration crisis of the Biden admin’s own doing continues.
Had a very productive meeting and tour with General Camp and Colonel Thomas and the fine airmen and women of the 179th Airlift Wing (@179AW) at Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base yesterday. https://t.co/vGvFZOACH4
We must hold those involved w human trafficking accountable. As founder & co-chair of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking, I’ve led efforts in the Senate to combat this evil crime. I’ll continue to work to ensure that no more women or children become victims.
