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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 think it is fair to say, Mr. Chairman, that you do such a fine job and move the bill along that people were anticipating their amendments would come up later in the evening. But, as usual, this is not just an energy efficient committee…
I thank the ranking member, Mr. Polis, for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today to oppose the rule and underlying bill by my Republican colleagues. The Republican bill favors big Wall Street megabanks and financial interests…
I thank Congressman Garamendi and Congressman Tonko for their comments. It is a pleasure to be with them tonight, and also Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham. She really has been such a leader, not just for New Mexico, but for the whole…
I thank the kind gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for arranging this Special Order this evening. I thank Congressman Chabot for his kind words and all the Members who have come to pay tribute to our beloved colleague, Ralph Regula…
They voted ``no.'' They don't want to know how much the American people are spending through their tax dollars at the Federal level because the goal is to figure out how this money was being spent and to hold those companies responsible to…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule banning the use of these clauses is simply a commonsense step to ensure that all consumers have equal access to justice. This is the people's House. We should protect consumers from the…
I rise because President Trump has dubbed this week ``Made in America Week.'' But one can't pretend one's way to creating jobs in the United States, even if you are President. A key index that gives you a clue to the truth of job creation…
Russia's ongoing assault on our democracy and democracies around the globe cannot go unanswered. It has been a month since Russian sanctions passed the Senate 97-2, yet House Republican leaders continue to stall on bringing that worthy…
Today, Vice President Pence is expected to visit northeast Ohio for an appearance at a manufacturing firm. He will discuss the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act and subsequently rip away healthcare for millions upon millions of…
As NAFTA renegotiation approaches, I rise to call attention to the mammoth U.S. trade deficit with our NAFTA nation partners. Our current deficit with NAFTA nations is $74 billion. This red on the chart translates into tens of thousands of…
I thank Congressman Murphy for his incredible leadership on this important topic and for holding this Special Order this evening. I can tell you, the citizens of the State of Ohio are paying attention. The opioid epidemic continues to…
This House needs to get the job done for the American people and make sure that we operate by regular order. That means we want to pass bills here so that we can operate the Government of the United States, whether it is the Department of…
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