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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.
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, this week's scenario reminds me of the NAFTA fight. To pick up wavering Members back then, a deal was cut even to protect the corn broom industry, but in this deal, we don't protect people. In this deal…
I thank our distinguished ranking member, Mr. Levin of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this limited fast-track trade debate. Proponents of TPA are trying to lure votes for this Pacific deal by cynically adding $700…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this rule because America's middle class and our workers have been under economic attack. I rise to voice my opposition to the very restrictive process being used to shove these job outsourcing trade…
Over this period of time, every time one of these so- called free trade deals is signed, America moves into deeper and deeper trade deficit, deeper and deeper red ink, as more of our jobs get shipped abroad. I remember standing at the…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Peterson for yielding me this time, and I rise in support of maintaining food labeling for the American people. Polls show 9 out of 10 Americans overwhelmingly support country of origin labeling. I…
Mr. Chairman, I rise in reluctant opposition to this bill. Please allow me to acknowledge the tremendous work of Chairman Frelinghuysen, Ranking Member Visclosky, and the Appropriations staff in moving this Defense bill forward. This bill…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment, respectfully, and I implore the majority to take a close look at where they have obtained the money for this important Amtrak investment. Amtrak is…
Mr. Chairman, I thank Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz for the time. I rise in strong opposition to the Ratcliffe amendment. If anyone has been watching, you have seen Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, more than ever, it is critical to…
Madam Speaker, Members of Congress attend many events. And over the weekend, I was very privileged to be a part of the 125th anniversary celebration of United Allied Trades, Local 50 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Allied Trades in northern…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to bring light to the secretive, job-killing global trade pact called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the TPP. Supporters want to rush it through Congress using a procedure called fast-track authority, which…
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. LaMalfa Mr. LaMALFA. Mr…
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