117th Congress

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) – Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus – released the following statement on the House passage of S.3522 – the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act – which will expedite delivery of United States’ weapons systems, ammunition, and other equipment to Ukraine.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) – a Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee – released the following statement after the House passed the Honoring our PACT Act. In a vote of 256-174, Rep. Kaptur joined every House Democrat to pass the bill which will provide access to VA healthcare and benefits to millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances. The bill will now be sent to the Senate for its consideration.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) – Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus – released the following statement on the House passage of the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act. The legislation 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 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 first meeting of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth took place. The committee, made up of eight Democratic Members of Congress selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is tasked with addressing growing issues of inequality that plague the country. While established as a bipartisan body, no Republican Members of Congress chose to participate in today's hearing.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Dean of Ohio's Congressional delegation and the longest serving woman in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives, released the following statement after the U.S. Census Bureau reported the first 2020 Census results, which included the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Census Bureau found that Ohio will lose one seat, dropping from 16 Members of Congress to 15.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after Articles of Impeachment against Donald J. Trump were introduced in the House after he incited a violent insurrection against the United States Capitol:

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.