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Marcy Carolyn Kaptur is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983. She is the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress. Kaptur has focused on various issues throughout her tenure, including healthcare, economic development, and veterans' affairs. Her commitment to her constituents is evident in her advocacy for policies that support working families and promote job growth in Ohio.
Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the gentlewoman's amendment to support the growth of vibrant coastal economies and creation of fisheries and agriculture jobs. The National Ocean Policy is helping agencies and States collaborate to reduce…
Mr. Chairman, with all the respect I have for Congressman Burgess, I oppose this damaging rider which would block the Department of Energy from implementing or enforcing commonsense energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs. This rider…
Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to add a bit to that. I thank Congressman Mast very much for offering this amendment. I do think we need to work with the Corps. Obviously, this is a growing problem. We have heard from Florida colleagues. We…
Mr. Chairman, I rise as the designee of Congressman Beyer, and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 277, beginning on line 12, strike…
Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I also rise in opposition to this amendment. I respect the gentleman from Michigan, particularly because he is from the Great Lakes region, too, and we need him as a strong voice for…
Mr. Chairman, my amendment would essentially strike the provision related to the waters of the United States, section 108. Unfortunately, Republican insistence on the inclusion of poison pill riders like this one has derailed several…
Mr. Chair, I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. Chairman, I would just like to comment, in asking my colleagues to support this amendment, that the amendment itself is intended to address the two Supreme Court decisions. And in addition, if we leave this language in the bill, the…
Mr. Speaker, last week, the Trump administration released its NAFTA renegotiating objectives, which laid out its plan for how to fix that bad trade deal for America's workers, but it lacks specifics. Yes, America needs a better deal…
Mr. Chairman, I thank Ranking Member Lowey for the time, and I also thank Chairman Frelinghuysen on his maiden voyage--not his first voyage, but his first as chair of the full committee--and the members of our fine subcommittee, and…
Mr. Chair, I rise in very reluctant opposition to this amendment. I agree with the goal. I agree with the fine Congressman's goal of getting that lock modernized, improving the access, and securing the Great Lakes region for generations to…
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