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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement in response to the passage of historic families and workers-first legislation, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
"At this historic moment for our beloved nation, we come together to pass the largest federal boost to our economy in modern history," said Rep. Kaptur. "This package is "For Our People." It will save lives and our economy."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) applauded the historic legislative achievements made in the first 100 of the new Democratic Majority in the House of Representatives:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement applauding implementation of an American Rescue Plan Act program that will protect retirement benefits for 3 million American workers, retirees, and family members.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a $1 trillion infrastructure bill in a 69-30 vote. The legislation will next be taken up by the House for its consideration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement applauding the 8.7 percent increase to Social Security benefits and calling for passage of the Social Security 2100 Act.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) – Chair of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee – released the following statement applauding the release of 1 million barrels of oil a day from the United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s preliminary determination that companies in three Southeast Asian countries are undercutting the American solar industry by illegally circumventing trade protection orders.
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Senior Member on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration applauded the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of a nearly $1.1 Million award to support clean energy projects for Ohio farmers and small businesses.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and senior member of the subcommittee on Agriculture applauded the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its announcement of a $300 Million allocation aimed at diversifying export markets for American agriculture.