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Kaptur to be Sworn into 116th Congress Today

January 3, 2019

Longest-serving woman in U.S. House of Representatives history will begin 18th term

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of the Ohio Delegation and senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, will be sworn into the 116th Congress today by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Speaker Pelosi will conduct an individual ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for Rep. Kaptur following the en masse oath of office on the Floor of the House of Representatives at 12 noon. Rep. Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in U.S. House of Representatives history, achieving this milestone in March of 2018.

A photo opportunity will be available with Speaker Pelosi and Rep. Kaptur to mark this historic occasion. A livestream will also be available for local television stations. Information is as follows:

WHO: Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi

Members of the 116th Congress and their families

WHAT: Ceremonial Swearing-in with Members of the 116th Congress

WHEN: Thursday, January 3, at approximately 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Rayburn Room, H-207

United States Capitol

Washington, D.C.

NOTE: Livestream of the swearing-in ceremony will be available here.

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