Toledo Reporter

U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur, who has represented Ohio’s 9th district in Congress since 1983, criticized recent legislative proposals on social media, voicing concerns about the impact of federal budget cuts on American families and workers.

On July 17, 2025, Kaptur posted: "I know America can do a whole lot better than this bill that doesn't meet the moment. I hope that enough people say, you know what? We can do better than this. We can create a better way of life for our people. That starts with where they live and the transportation systems they".

Later that day, she addressed proposed reductions in housing support: "Today, the @HouseGOP are pushing a THUD bill that will strip critical aid from families, seniors, and veterans, cut 20,000 housing vouchers, and underfund public housing by $1.2 Billion. These cuts are CRUEL. Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to live — not broken systems and" (July 17, 2025).

Continuing her criticism into the next day, Kaptur commented on actions taken during an appropriations committee session: "My effort in the Energy & Water Appropriations Committee markup would save over 1.75 million good paying American jobs. Every single Republican voted no. These cuts caused by the Big Billionaire Bonanza Bill will kill jobs in communities across America unless we act." (July 18, 2025).

Kaptur's remarks come amid ongoing debates over federal spending priorities in Congress. The referenced "THUD bill" pertains to Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations—an area often contested during budget negotiations due to its direct effect on vulnerable populations such as low-income families and veterans.

As background, Marcy Kaptur is one of the longest-serving members of Congress from Ohio’s 9th District and has held office since succeeding Ed Weber in 1983. Born in Toledo in 1946 and currently residing there at age 76, she holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.