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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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Jun 25, 2025

It is time for Americans to lower the temperature. Political extremism and dangerous divisions among Americans are causes for serious reflection. As inexplicable hate is spewed out, my gratitude goes out to law enforcement in all forms…

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Jun 23, 2025

I rise with grave concern for our Republic and the long-term safety of our people, our military, and U.S. assets, both domestically and abroad. For our Nation's President to launch military force on a foreign nation without Congressional…

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Jun 10, 2025

I rise to honor a true pioneer of American military history, Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk of Defiance, Ohio, the first woman in the United States Navy to achieve the rank of admiral. I join my Lake Erie colleague, Representative Kennedy of…

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Jun 5, 2025

I rise to place in today's Congressional Record the virtuous life of a truly beloved woman and patriotic citizen of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Therese Naumann. What an exemplary life she embodied. Therese was a treasured family friend, and her…

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Jun 4, 2025

I rise in fierce objection to the hasty, ill-considered decisions made by the new administration that undermine new investment in America's future energy and manufacturing systems. Rather than enhancing new energy generation and bolstering…

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Jun 3, 2025

as Representative of the Ohio region that produces the most eggs in our Nation, I rise to say happy National Egg Day: Easter eggs, chocolate eggs, egg yolks, egg whites, egg souffle, meringue pie, egg salad, and so much more. Egg prices…

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May 20, 2025

please let me share the story of two of my constituents who will be hurt by the cruel bonanza for billionaires budget bill. Bonnie is 82 years of age. She is the primary caregiver for her 63-year-old nephew, Michael. He is deaf…

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May 19, 2025

I rise with a heavy heart after the deadly rail accident that occurred last night in my district in Fremont, Ohio. The incident took place near the Miles Newton Bridge above the Sandusky River around 7 p.m. This is a popular fishing spot…

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May 13, 2025

Many across our Nation are outraged at the $400 million luxury airplane, the palace in the sky, that President Trump just accepted from the Nation of Qatar. That is against the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. He took the bribe in…

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May 13, 2025

I rise to place remarks on the Record this evening focusing on liberty versus dictatorship. China's dictator Xi was recently at the historic military parade that fellow dictator Vladimir Putin celebrated in Moscow. The purpose of the…

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May 13, 2025

I will go back to discussing some of the actions the administration has taken that have undermined America's position globally. First of all, the Trump administration has sided with Russia over Ukraine, most especially by pausing military…

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May 5, 2025

I stood yesterday with food pantry leaders from across northwest Ohio at the SeaGate Food Bank. We shared deep concerns about rising unemployment, rising food prices, and Federal cuts to food programs by the Trump administration. This is…

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May 1, 2025

I rise with immense joy and gratitude to celebrate the upcoming grand opening of the new Wayman Palmer YMCA in Toledo, Ohio. The event dedication will take place on May 12. This new facility is more than a building; it is a beacon for…

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Apr 30, 2025

I rise this evening on behalf of the people I am privileged to represent in northwest Ohio: workers, family, farmers, and urban and rural communities where neighbors try to look out for one another. However, too many families are…

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Apr 29, 2025

As co-chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, I rise today to speak on behalf of our Great Lakes region. My part of it is the Ninth District of Ohio that stretches all the way from Bryan, Ohio, all the way across the northern part of…

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Apr 28, 2025

Slava Ukraini. I know that the people who are listening tonight and will hear our words will say: What can we do, Marcy? What can we do to really help them? I said that children in classrooms can write little notes and send them. If they…

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Apr 28, 2025

This evening, along with several colleagues, I am here to discuss Ukraine and the necessity of Ukraine winning the war against Russia's invasion. I will be joined by Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of…

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Apr 28, 2025

I thank Congressman Quigley for his strong and constant support of Ukraine. I thank the gentleman so much for representing the State of Illinois and the thousands and tens of thousands of citizens there who so deeply care about victory for…

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Apr 28, 2025

I thank Congresswoman Dean so very much for joining us and for her firm, firm support of Ukraine and all she has done to give light to the children of Ukraine and thousands upon thousands, over 20,000 minimum, stolen by Russia and taken…

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Apr 28, 2025

They need everything. They need tourniquets. I mentioned arms. They need to be remembered. The Government of the United States is only about one-quarter of our economy, but 75 percent of our economy is private. People can send boxes. They…

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Apr 10, 2025

I wanted to put in a word. In our office, as all of this has been going on, I thought a lot about my own faith and how to help the American people who are so worried about what is going on. I did some reflection on the faith community in…

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Apr 9, 2025

I thank Ranking Member Boyle for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand against the GOP's billionaire bonanza. It cashes out precious healthcare dollars and enriches ultrawealthy billionaires and leaves ordinary Americans to pick up…

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Apr 9, 2025

The United States has not had a trade surplus in over half a century. Trade deficits translate into lost jobs and lost wealth for the American people. Balancing U.S. trade accounts is an imperative and a worthy objective, but Trump…

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Apr 8, 2025

With March Madness coming to a close last night, it is with joy that I rise to celebrate two exceptional young, local basketball stars from northwest Ohio: Makhi Leach from Whitmer High School and Elise Bender from Anthony Wayne High…

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Apr 7, 2025

Needless chaos on U.S. financial markets must be quelled. Today's continuing historic losses on top of last week's are unprecedented, totalling over $6 trillion. That is trillion. This has never happened before. America's enemies are…

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