Marcy Kaptur

Selling out our farmers, producers, growers, ranchers, and cattlemen by importing hundreds of thousands of pounds of foreign beef on taxpayer dime is not the answer. Undermining American agriculture while bailing out Argentina is shameful.

The tariffs on Canada and the war in Iran are causing the price of gas and diesel to skyrocket. This week in Napoleon, Henry County I saw Ohioans paying $4.35 for a gallon of regular, and $6.89 for a gallon of diesel. This is unsustainable for our hardworking NW Ohio families, truckers, and farmers.

Tariffs are taxes on the American people. They increase the cost of everything. Rising prices especially hit hard in my home state of Ohio, the largest exporter of goods to Canada in the Great Lakes region. Our Great Lakes economy is the third largest in the world, amounting to over $6 Trillion.

As I continue recovery and return to Washington as Congress reconvenes, I visited with local reporter Josh Croup. Discussed many topics including my deep respect for NW Ohio first responders, medical professionals, and all they face each day. So grateful for their courage and utter devotion to duty.

As I move to physical rehabilitation, sharing a message with the thousands who shared good wishes from our community, across our region, our country, and around the world. It's made a huge difference in my very rapid recovery. Each of you continue to uplift my spirit as we move forward. Thank you!

We must work with our continental neighbors to share expertise on forest management and wildfire response. Joint efforts and collaboration are necessary to make all our countries safer, healthier, and more resilient. North America belongs to all of us—no matter what side of the border one lives on.

The recent episode endured by the Buttigieg family is a reminder to hold our loved ones tight. Political extremism and dangerous divisions among Americans are cause for serious reflection. Loving families should live free of bigotry. We must all come together to lower the political temperature.

Celebrated Cassy Dornbusch from Ottawa County, OH who was honored by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools as the Outstanding Elementary Teacher. For 33 years, Cassy has been a reading specialist at Benton-Carol-Salem and a builder of futures. BCS Rocket futures are brighter because of you.

Enjoyed returning to St. Ursula Academy earlier this year to recognize student athletes and celebrate young women for their achievements. Special recognition was lauded on the 22 members of the Dance Team, who once again prevailed as State of Ohio Champions, and took Silver, and Bronze at Nationals.

The leaders of the House need to allow a return to regular order. We see the constant churn of failed Rule votes, and Appropriations bills hopelessly behind schedule. Now Congress is sent home again, for more time away, while we should be focused on passing the bills that are critical to our nation.

Honored the life of Paul Hollenbeck, an architect, mentor, and lifelong community builder. Through his leadership in creating the Toledo Design Collective and his mentorship of young architects and community leaders, he reimagined urban spaces, impacting neighborhoods across Northwest Ohio.

Our NW Ohio region is lucky to have countless educators who guide our young people and help them grow. One of these educators is Mr. Andre Cowell, a retired Toledo detective now teaching criminal justice at Washington Local School District’s Whitmer High School. Thank you Mr. Cowell, for all you do.

This coming Monday, in the heart of our Great Lakes region, the iconic $6 Billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit will officially open. This magnificent suspension bridge built with Canadian financing and American Union muscle will usher in a new horizon for our Freshwater Kingdom.

Urged my colleagues to sign a discharge petition for the Major Richard Starr Act. Our veterans injured in the line of duty have given so much to our nation, and deserve a clean vote on this legislation to allow us to give something back to those who have given so much for all of us.

Reckless changes to the ACA by this Administration have ripped affordable health care coverage away from 2 million Americans. My home State of Ohio has been hit hardest—161,385 Ohioans dropped their coverage within the last year. Hardworking families simply cannot absorb skyrocketing premium costs.