Political Quotes

Rob Portman: “I would say, in addition, that I have had direct personal conversations with CBO as recently as in the last 2 weeks with…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 1995
I would say, in addition, that I have had direct personal conversations with CBO as recently as in the last 2 weeks with regard to this very issue. And they, in fact, would probably prefer the Senate version of the bill, which provides for an effective date of January 1, 1996. The House version, again, is October 1, 1995. I would say finally that this is also very important so that our committees, authorizing committees here in the House and so that the Federal agencies can be prepared to actually respond to the new requirements in this legislation, which are so important to the accountability that is central to this act.
Said by
Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the effective date of legislation during a committee meeting.

Share

More from Rob Portman

Sep 27, 2022

These are actually definitions of genocide.

congress.gov
Nov 29, 2025

As I have said repeatedly, I support the resettlement of Afghans who stood in battle with us and our allies over the last 20 years but... the United States faces an increased threat due to this administration’s catastrophic evacuation of…

usatoday.com
Nov 29, 2025

Instead, this administration allowed a lack of effective screening of Afghan evacuees to endanger our communities and is now seeking to fast track their citizenship through the upcoming appropriations process.

usatoday.com
Dec 8, 2022

OK. Done. So to my colleagues, I have worked with every one of you in one way or another. Thank you for that privilege, and Godspeed as you continue to serve your constituents and continue to carry that torch of freedom forward. Thank you…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation