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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration’s awarding of $742 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for two of America’s most critical water infrastructure priorities: the Soo Locks and Brandon Road Lock and Dam projects. Rep.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

“National holidays are established in memory of the very few whose vision and raw courage define America’s soul and moral character. On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor a giant among men who envisioned an America that truly lived up to the promises our founders decreed.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced Ohio will receive $96.7 million this year in bridge repair funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Joe Biden. Rep. Kaptur and House Democrats strongly supported the bill, while 94 percent of House Republicans opposed it. In Ohio, only Reps. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) joined Rep.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, which combined the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act into one bill. In a vote of 220-203, Rep. Kaptur joined every House Democrat to pass the bill, while House Republicans were unanimous in their opposition. The bill will now be sent to the Senate for its consideration.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1836 – the Guard and Reserve G.I. Bill Parity Act – which ensures that National Guard members and Military Reservists receive equal access to G.I. Bill education benefits as active duty servicemembers. Rep.