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Marcy Kaptur

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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.

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Feb 16, 2025

We find it deeply troubling that the Department ... has sent a strong message that it does not view the oversight and safety of legacy nuclear weapons cleanup sites as a national security priority.

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Feb 16, 2025

The firings last week are utterly callous and dangerous.

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Feb 16, 2025

The firings last week were utterly callous and dangerous.

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Feb 13, 2025

I thank Congressman Johnson for his comments. I yield to the gentleman from New York, Congressman Tim Kennedy, a phenomenal new Member from Buffalo.

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Jan 15, 2025

During this week in Washington, I have heard certain cunning, power-hungry individuals invoke the name of Jesus to blasphemously whitewash their own awful transgressions against the Ten Commandments and the dehumanization of God's precious…

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Sep 18, 2024

Chaos is not the message we should be sending on a global stage; compromise is. The consequences of failing to pass essential appropriations bills extend far beyond defense. They touch every corner of American life: seniors waiting for…

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Jul 23, 2024

I claim the time opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 23, 2024

This amendment raises serious constitutional issues and may amount to an unconstitutional bill of attainder. This is not the way to handle policy disputes with Jigar Shah, director of the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. The…

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Jul 23, 2024

Unfortunately, the gentlewoman's amendment is another example of the majority proposing language that is not germane to an energy bill. It is yet an additional illustration of how Republicans are not interested in bills that can gain…

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Jul 23, 2024

This amendment raises serious constitutional issues and may amount to an unconstitutional bill of attainder. This is not the way to handle policy disputes with Secretary Granholm, who is a very highly qualified, dedicated public servant. I…

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Jul 23, 2024

Texas has a lot of wind farms and so forth. Are you saying none of them are any good?

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Jul 23, 2024

This amendment prevents funds from being used to transfer or delegate control or maintenance responsibility of the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel to any non-Federal entity. Essentially, the gentleman wants the Corps and Bureau of…

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Jul 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 45 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 23, 2024

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 23, 2024

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 23, 2024

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1315

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Jul 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 37 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 23, 2024

I am prepared to close. As I said before, Mr. Chairman, America's future relies on our new age frontiers of energy and water. This bill does not meet the mark. America can and must excel. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to oppose this…

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Jun 25, 2024

It is now my distinct honor to yield to the newest Member of our body and delegation, the Honorable Michael Rulli.

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Apr 9, 2024

I think we could do a whole lot better in Ohio by our Guard paying attention to medical units.

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Apr 9, 2024

I just wanted to endorse Mr. Ruppersberger's interest in Central Europe and our State partnership programs.

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Apr 9, 2024

I regret the inability of this current House of Representatives to pass legislation so essential to the defense of liberty and do not count myself among those who are holding up the process.

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Mar 19, 2024

I would urge you to work with the Department because of the interest in farmers across our country in regenerative soils.

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Mar 19, 2024

What concrete steps are you taking to address lengthy permitting timelines for beneficial use in the Great Lakes?

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