Marcy Kaptur

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Kaptur introduced the Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice to extend funding opportunities to train and support rural law enforcement.

Kaptur spoke on the House floor for 1 minute to address what she characterized as a crisis caused by the President's war of choice in Iran, stating that gas prices had reached their highest levels since summer 2022 and calling on the Speaker to bring up a vote to end the war.

Kaptur introduced a bipartisan resolution with Representative Robert E. Latta to proclaim May 8, 2026, through May 17, 2026, as National American Birding Week.

Kaptur spoke for 1 minute on Earth Day about Lake Erie's Western Basin, discussing the importance of the Great Lakes' fresh water resources, the connection between water and energy, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative as an example of environmental stewardship in Northwest Ohio.

Kaptur recognized the victory of Peter Magyar in Hungarian elections and stated that she and Congressman Don Bacon introduced the BLOCK PUTIN Act to hold corrupt Hungarian officials accountable.

Kaptur objected to the House's 2-week recess and stated that Speaker Johnson violated the U.S. Constitution by failing to exercise Congress's Article I powers to declare war and authorize expenditures, allowing the executive branch to draw down billions in taxpayer dollars without congressional consent.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss how the war in Iran, record drought, Trump tariffs, and skyrocketing fertilizer and diesel prices are negatively impacting farmers in northwest Ohio and the Heartland.

Kaptur stated that gasoline prices in Ohio averaged $3.82 per gallon and nationwide $3.97, that diesel was surging to nearly $5 per gallon, and that she attributed these rising energy costs to President Trump's decisions regarding Iran.

Kaptur asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to pay tribute to three Ohio National Guard members—Captain Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons of the 121st Air Refueling Wing—who died in service to the nation, and requested a moment of silence in their memory.

Kaptur stated that President Trump made a unilateral decision on February 28 to take the United States to war against Iran without congressional consultation or vote, and that the Trump administration is requesting Congress to appropriate $200 billion in additional financial support for this undeclared war.

Kaptur stated that the Trump-Vance administration launched a regime-change war on Iran without congressional authorization, and that significant U.S. military forces and hundreds of millions of dollars were being deployed without a vote in either Chamber of Congress.

Kaptur inserted into the Congressional Record a portion of President Harry S. Truman's October 13, 1948 address from St. Paul, noting that Truman's criticisms of the Republican Party remain relevant to current conditions including food assistance losses, rising grocery prices, closing daycare centers and rural hospitals, and tariffs costing families over $1,750.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss how President Trump's tariffs have negatively impacted northwestern Ohio's farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses, and stated that the Supreme Court affirmed the Constitution still matters and that President Trump overstepped his authority.

Kaptur voted to end the Trump tariff on Canada and stated that the tariff regime had caused prices to rise, led to job losses, disrupted trade, and caused tourism to drop 31 percent.

Kaptur spoke in the House for 5 minutes to address concerns about the Trump administration's approach to Social Security, including job cuts at the Social Security Administration and allegations of mishandling of beneficiaries' private information by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Kaptur addressed the House for one minute to celebrate Miriam Diala, a University of Toledo women's basketball player, and her mother Francisca's sacrifice in traveling from Germany to watch her daughter play in person for the first time.

Kaptur spoke for one minute on the House floor to express that small, family-owned farms in northwest Ohio are experiencing hardship due to tariffs and lost export markets, and called for passage of a farm bill and investment in rural water infrastructure and agricultural science.

Kaptur applauded President Zelenskyy's remarks in Davos, Switzerland, and stated that Vice President JD Vance's visit to Toledo to discuss job creation was surprising because the Trump administration's tariffs and trade wars have increased manufacturing job losses in Ohio and across the nation.

Kaptur visited Perkins High School in Sandusky, Ohio to celebrate STEM education achievements, including recognizing student Kia Preston's app development and the school's robotics club partnership with NASA.

Kaptur stated that 68,000 manufacturing jobs were lost across the country in 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs and DOGE cuts, and called for making manufacturing more competitive and creating jobs in the USA.

Kaptur spoke in the House about a Russian double-tap air attack on Kyiv that killed first responders, describing the tactic as a war crime and citing the death of 56-year-old medic Sergiy Smolyak and over 500 other first responders killed by such attacks over the past 4 years.

Kaptur rose to address the House for 1 minute to uplift the inspiring spirit of U.S. Olympic figure skater Maxim Naumov, who made the U.S. Olympic team despite losing both parents in an American Airlines crash over Arlington, Virginia.

Kaptur applauded the House's extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for an additional 3 years and thanked Leader Jeffries for working across the aisle to pass the vote.

Kaptur reintroduced the bipartisan Gang Activity Reporting Act with Representative Hinson, which would require the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress on gang activity investigations and prosecutions.

Kaptur stated that the Trump administration deployed military personnel to Venezuela without Congressional consent or appropriation, expending billions of dollars in violation of the Constitution, and called for the Department of Defense to publicly account for the funds withdrawn.

Kaptur spoke for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader to discuss the conflict between liberty and tyranny, arguing that isolation is not in the United States' security interest and that alliances with free nations are necessary to offset predatory dictatorships.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to express support for the U.S. Maritime Administration and called for protection of MARAD, ports, and port workers in the Great Lakes region.

Kaptur addressed the House for 5 minutes to discuss the rising cost of living in America, unemployment, and the impact of tariffs on her northwestern Ohio constituents' ability to afford groceries, housing, energy bills, and goods.

Kaptur addressed the House for one minute to discuss healthcare bill failures, stating that proposed bills do not protect working families in northwestern Ohio who face choices between insulin and groceries, and that health savings accounts are not insurance but coupons that do not help families living paycheck to paycheck.

Kaptur thanked Ohio's corn and soy farmers for an agricultural summit in Defiance, Ohio, and discussed biofuels comprising over 44 percent of northwest Ohio farmers' income while noting her prior work to expand access to E85 ethanol fuel pumps and her pride in the military's use of biofuels in fighter jets.

Kaptur stated that the Trump administration had frozen all of Ohio's Manufacturing Extension Partnership offices and called on the Department of Commerce to release and restore those job-creating dollars immediately.

Kaptur rose in the House to address concerns about President Trump's military buildup in the Caribbean and lethal strikes against vessels off the coast of Venezuela, stating that Congress must reassert its constitutional authority to authorize funds for war and conduct vigorous oversight to halt executive branch unilateral war-making.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to raise concerns about AI data centers' demands for energy and water, their impact on utility costs, job creation, profit distribution, and the speed of state and local approvals in Ohio.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to share the news that the American Numismatic Society's priceless coin collection, housed in Manhattan for 167 years, was relocating to the Toledo Museum of Art in northwest Ohio.

Kaptur introduced bipartisan legislation with Representative Bob Latta to require the Navy to rename a naval vessel after Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk, the first woman in United States Navy history to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral.

Kaptur shared quotes from constituents in her northwest Ohio district describing how rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums were making healthcare unaffordable for them.

Kaptur submitted a proclamation to the Congressional Record honoring Reverend Anthony "Father Tony" Gallagher for his six decades of service as a priest in the Diocese of Toledo and his work in social justice and community service.

Kaptur reintroduced the Balancing Incentives Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation aimed at restoring fairness and integrity to America's patent system.

Kaptur spoke for 60 minutes on behalf of the Congressional Labor Caucus and Congressional Steel Caucus to address job losses and funding withdrawals by the Trump administration, citing the cancellation of $107 million in investment for three major manufacturing modernization projects in her northwest Ohio district.

Kaptur asked for and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to deliver remarks honoring Ohio Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar and requested that the House join her in a moment of silence.

Kaptur rose in the House of Representatives to welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Nation's Capital and to acknowledge his receipt of the Templeton Prize and his decades of work as a bridge-builder for interfaith dialogue, environmental stewardship, and human rights.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss tragedies in Colorado and Utah, highlighted a church message about love healing hate, referenced Governor Spencer Cox's comments on social media, and announced the completion of a $13.5 million water restoration project in Toledo involving the Delaware, Clark, and Horseshoe Islands in Walbridge Park on the Maumee River.

Kaptur spoke about the Fulton County Fair in Ohio's Ninth District, noting it is the second largest fair in Ohio, describing her recent visit where she met with constituents from six of her eight represented counties and spoke with farmers, veterans, and the director of the Fulton County Farm Bureau.

Kaptur moved to strike the last word and yielded her 5 minutes of speaking time to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Budzinski).

Kaptur highlighted advances in Chinese electric vehicle technology and called for increased American investment in battery technology, noting that China controls 85 percent of the global battery market while Chinese automakers produce electric vehicles starting at $8,000 and have developed rapid-charging capabilities.

Kaptur called on the Trump administration and its Department of Justice to release all the Epstein files unaltered and called on her colleagues not to shield the powerful.

Kaptur introduced a resolution affirming the President's promise not to raise the Social Security and Medicare retirement age.

Kaptur spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor expressing concern about President Trump's tariff policies, citing $2.7 billion in losses at Jeep Stellantis and $1.1 billion in losses at General Motors, and urging the Trump administration to stop the tariffs and pursue balanced trade reform instead.

Kaptur issued a proclamation recognizing and celebrating the 175th anniversary of Fulton County, Ohio.

Kaptur asked for and received permission to address the House for 1 minute and spoke about the Trump administration's 35 percent tariff threat against Canada, stating it would be devastating to Ohio's economy and workers.

Kaptur introduced the Appropriations Compliance and Training Act alongside Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, which requires senior executive branch employees to complete yearly trainings on appropriations law covering the Purpose Statute, the Antideficiency Act, and the Impoundment Control Act.

Kaptur addressed the House for one minute to call for Americans to lower political temperature and divisions, and shared a message from the children of Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman suggesting ways to honor her memory through peaceful community activities.

Kaptur stated that for the President to launch military force on a foreign nation without Congressional approval violates Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and called for Congress to reassert its constitutional authority before the American people are drawn into an endless war.

Kaptur objected to the Department of Energy's cancellation of $3.7 billion in funding for 24 advanced energy projects and stated that the projects met the criteria Secretary Chris Wright had outlined for supporting investments.

Kaptur shared the story of two constituents, Bonnie and Michael, to illustrate how Medicaid and SNAP coverage losses would harm vulnerable individuals, and stated that providing tax benefits to millionaires and billionaires while cutting these programs is morally wrong.

Kaptur addressed the House for one minute to express condolences following a deadly rail accident in Fremont, Ohio, in which three people died and a fourth was hospitalized in critical condition, and called for the National Transportation Safety Board to fully investigate the incident.

Kaptur delivered remarks to the Congressional Record on the topic of liberty versus dictatorship, discussing the military parade in Moscow attended by Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and addressing the dangers posed by the cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.

Kaptur called for President Trump to sell a $400 million airplane accepted from Qatar and use the proceeds to fund training for air traffic controllers to address staffing shortages affecting flight operations across the country.

Kaptur introduced a bipartisan resolution with Bob Latta proclaiming May 9 to May 18, 2025, as National American Birding Week and spoke about the economic and environmental benefits of birding in the United States.

Kaptur asked for and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to speak about the members of Ohio's Lyons-Royalton Fire Department who saved a local man's life during a fire response, and to honor all first responders lost in the line of duty in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend.

Kaptur urged Americans to participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers' annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive scheduled for Saturday, May 10, by placing protein, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned beef, green beans, and canned fruit in paper bags to be collected by postal workers.

Kaptur rose to address the House for one minute regarding food price increases and the Trump administration's pause on Federal food assistance, stating that food banks in Ohio and across the nation are experiencing bare shelves and calling for Congress to restore these funds.

Kaptur spoke on behalf of the Great Lakes region, addressing the House for 5 minutes as co-chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force to discuss Great Lakes restoration funding, tariffs, and trade policies affecting the region's economy.

Kaptur spoke for one minute on the House floor to describe and object to a private club in Georgetown founded by Donald Trump Jr. and JD Vance that charges half a million dollars for membership, characterizing it as a venue for the wealthy to purchase influence while working Americans face economic hardship.

Kaptur spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor advocating for Ukraine's victory in its war against Russia's invasion and opposing the Trump administration's proposed abandonment of European allies.

Kaptur submitted a proclamation recognizing Cindy Rice, National President of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, for her decades of service to veterans and their families.

Kaptur spoke for 30 minutes on the House floor expressing concern that the Trump administration's tariff policy puts manufacturing workers and families in northern Ohio at risk, particularly those in the auto industry and parts suppliers, and called on the administration to work with Congress to craft smart, strategic reciprocity agreements with each country instead of implementing broad tariffs.

Kaptur stated that Trump administration tariffs are taxes that cost American people more money on food, gas, building materials, cars, and trucks, and called for the President to focus on incentives to reshore U.S. production rather than build more barriers.

Kaptur stated that Congress must pass legislation to support sustained growth and that Trump tariffs must be stopped, citing unprecedented financial market losses totaling over $6 trillion and their impact on Americans' retirement savings, businesses, and employment.

Kaptur spoke in the House for one minute to address what she characterized as the Trump administration's misrepresentations regarding Social Security, specifically regarding DOGE's access to the Social Security database.

Kaptur introduced the Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice to provide federal support for training law enforcement officers in mental health crisis response and de-escalation techniques.

Kaptur called for a fully independent congressional investigation with public and private hearings into classified attack plans leaked by the Department of Defense through a Signal group chat, and stated that responsible officials including Secretary of Defense Hegseth, CIA Director Radcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Gabbard, Secretary of State Rubio, National Security Advisor Waltz, Chief of Staff Wiles, and Vice President Vance must be held accountable through removal or resignation.

Kaptur submitted a proclamation recognizing Defiance College's 175th anniversary and commending the institution for its contributions to education and community in Northwest Ohio.

Kaptur spoke for 60 minutes on the House floor stating that American financial markets are experiencing turbulence, prices are rising due to Trump administration tariffs, and that tariffs on Canada are foolish and are causing economic chaos for Ohio and the industrial Midwest.

Kaptur stated that Elon Musk and his associates are attempting to break the Social Security system, which would stop benefits from reaching seniors and eligible recipients, and called for protecting Social Security benefits for Americans who have earned them.

Kaptur rose to address the House for one minute and stated her opposition to the Trump administration's 25 percent tariff on U.S.-Canada trade, warning it would raise prices on vehicles, grain, road salt, potash, oil, and gasoline in the Great Lakes region and Northwestern Ohio.

Kaptur spoke for one minute in the House to discuss job losses resulting from DOGE cuts, citing specific examples including positions at the Department of Agriculture, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and National Park Service.

Kaptur spoke for 35 minutes on the House floor regarding Elon Musk's financial influence in politics, his proximity to the President, and his spending against House Democrats in recent elections.

Kaptur stated that Ukraine is the scrimmage line for liberty in Europe, referenced an 11-year war perpetrated by Russia against Ukraine beginning in 2014, noted that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an opening statement seeking an end to the conflict, and discussed rising costs for Ohioans including increased prices for eggs, gas, property taxes, and prescription drugs.

Kaptur stated that Secretary of Defense Hegseth was wrong to say it is unrealistic for Ukraine to return to its pre-2014 borders, and expressed that Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has consistently emphasized that no peace negotiations with Russia are possible before the complete restoration of Ukraine's stolen territory and return to Ukraine's 1991 internationally recognized borders.

Kaptur announced that she would be introducing the bipartisan Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025 alongside David Joyce of Ohio.

Kaptur expressed concern about a communications freeze at the Department of Health and Human Services during a bird flu outbreak, stating that the CDC needs to report on the situation and Americans need more access to information rather than less.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to state that Elon Musk, who contributed $250 million to President Trump's reelection campaign, has been given access to U.S. Treasury records and is deploying unsecured private servers with personnel lacking security clearances to access sensitive government data on citizens and businesses.

Kaptur introduced the Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025 with Representative David Joyce to conserve, restore, and interpret historical, cultural, recreational, and natural resources in the Great Lakes Watershed through a system of gateway sites modeled on the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998.

Kaptur spoke for 5 minutes on the House floor opposing the Trump administration's tariffs on Canada, stating that tariffs would cause prices to rise, unemployment to increase, and harm the Great Lakes region's economy.

Kaptur rose to address the House for one minute to mourn the 67 lives lost in the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash, including members of America's figure skating communities, and called for donations to affected organizations and ensuring safe air travel.

Kaptur announced her intention to introduce the Brian Sicknick Heroic Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act, which would strengthen penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers on federal property, provide enhanced health benefits for injured officers, and ensure access to protective services.

Kaptur announced and praised Jeep Stellantis' plans to reinvest in manufacturing facilities in Toledo, Ohio, Belvidere, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, and Kokomo, Indiana, stating the investments would create middle-class jobs with living wages and retirement benefits.

Kaptur introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025 alongside congressional Great Lakes co-chairs David Joyce, Debbie Dingell, and Bill Huizenga, proposing an annual authorization level of $500 million beginning in fiscal year 2027.

Kaptur rose to address the House for 1 minute to honor retired Army Colonel Greg Gadson's patriotic service and his recent visit to Central Catholic High School in her northwest Ohio district.

Kaptur invoked Matthew 25:31-46 and stated that certain individuals were using the name of Jesus to whitewash transgressions against the Ten Commandments and the dehumanization of God's creatures.

Kaptur spoke on the House floor about the California fires, expressing concern for displaced people and emergency responders, discussing her experience as a city and regional planner observing homes built on forested hillsides, and connecting the fires to broader issues of deforestation, drought, and population growth in California.

Kaptur included in the Congressional Record an article by Patti Davis from The New York Times about the California wildfires and climate change.

Kaptur addressed the House for one minute to discuss the Social Security Fairness Act, which she stated eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset that had reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for more than 2.8 million Americans and over 270,000 Ohioans.

Kaptur spoke for 1 minute about President Jimmy Carter's life and legacy, describing his character, accomplishments including founding the Department of Energy and Department of Education, his role in the Israel-Egypt peace treaty, and his post-presidential humanitarian work.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Kaptur stated that Republican leadership derailed appropriation bills to fund the Government for fiscal year 2025 after the incoming administration requested they shelve the funding, and she presented data attributing approximately $18 trillion of the $36 trillion in accumulated U.S. debt to past Republican tax cuts and military spending.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Kaptur asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to pay tribute to former Congressman Frank Guarini on his 100th birthday, describing his service in the House from 1979 to 1993, his World War II Navy service, and his philanthropic work.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Kaptur voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 and stated that the legislation supports servicemembers through a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted members and a 4.5 percent increase for all other military members, while authorizing $121 million for defense-related upgrades in Ohio.

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

Kaptur addressed the House for 1 minute to remark on the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and its implications for Syria's future and the weakening of ties between Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China.

Kaptur called for Congress to reshore ownership of the Chrysler Group and its key suppliers to the United States, citing the idling of thousands of skilled workers at production facilities in Toledo, Ohio; Sterling Heights, Michigan; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kaptur spoke on the House floor about the lack of sportsmanship displayed during the Michigan-Ohio State football game and other recent college football brawls, calling for universities and athletic organizations to investigate, disclose violators, and issue formal apologies.

Kaptur paid tribute to David Wehrmeister, a Toledo, Ohio resident who devoted over 50 years to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo before passing away from cancer.

Kaptur submitted an article to the Congressional Record describing Ohio's history of gerrymandering, detailing court decisions about unconstitutional maps, and explaining the provisions of Issue 1, which would replace the Ohio Redistricting Commission with a citizens commission.

Kaptur asked for one minute to address the House and urged her colleagues to immediately move a clean farm bill to the floor including a disaster supplemental to support American farms, businesses, and rural communities.

Kaptur thanked colleagues for voting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act and urged swift Senate passage of the bipartisan legislation that eliminates the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.

Kaptur thanked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for awarding 10,000 trees to Toledo, Ohio, and described how the trees would be planted in neighborhoods and damaged areas to improve air quality, beautification, and flood relief.

Kaptur submitted an obituary for David L. Hobson, a former U.S. Representative from Ohio who passed away on October 6, 2024.

Kaptur asked for and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to deliver remarks honoring the memory of former Congressman David Hobson, who passed away on October 6, 2024, and requested her colleagues join in a moment of silence in recognition of his life.

Kaptur introduced bipartisan legislation with Congressman Don Bacon to expand healthcare benefits for Gold Star spouses by removing the three-year limitation on TRICARE coverage in the "active-duty family member" category.

Kaptur thanked colleagues who voted in support of the Care for Military Kids Act, which she introduced with Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans to ensure servicemembers can maintain healthcare coverage for their children regardless of where they are stationed.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.