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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. Speaker, as cochair of the Ukrainian Caucus here in the House, I rise today to condemn the violence currently igniting in Ukraine at the hands of Ukraine's top government officials. Their targets are peaceful protesters and dozens and…
Mr. Speaker, now that the Republican shutdown is over, Congress should be addressing the most pressing issues facing our Nation--faster economic growth, putting our people back to work at living-wage jobs, balancing the budget, and…
Mr. Speaker, it is with gratitude but heavy heart that I, on behalf of the people of the United States, the Polish Caucus of this House, and our region of Ohio, in particular, extend deepest sympathy to the people of Poland on the passing…
Mr. Speaker, Politico recently reported that U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman is pressing for another trade bill as soon as possible. This one is called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), to be signed with Asian Pacific…
I want to thank Chairman Mica so very much for the privilege of extending the deepest condolences of the people of Ohio to the Young family, to the constituents of Congressman Bill Young's district in Florida. It was such a privilege to…
The greatest power a banker has is to create money. Banks can also abuse that awesome power. And it seems like the bigger the banks are the more they abuse that power. Let me relate a vivid example: It was over 5 years ago that America was…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to our former colleague, Congressman Major Owens of Brooklyn, New York. Major and I were elected in the class of 1998 and had the joy of serving together for several decades. He was a fighter for learning and…
He worked so hard for the men and women in our armed services and our veterans.
He was not just a vigilant patriot, though that surely would have been enough, but he really was a man of the House.
He had a respect for regular order, for the gavel, and for seniority, which I share.
I want to thank Chairman Mica so very much for the privilege of extending the deepest condolences of the people of Ohio to the Young family.
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