As a senior Member of the House Appropriations and Budget Committees, Congresswoman Kaptur has important oversight responsibilities over federal spending and budget priorities.

For too long, the process of Congressional funding requests – sometimes known as “earmarks” – lacked transparency and accountability, leading some to abuse the process.  Since being elected to the majority in the House in 2007, Congressional Democrats have instituted wide-ranging reforms, including ensuring that every American can easily determine which member of Congress has submitted a request that receives funding and what group or organization will receive the funds.

Below you will find a list of Marcy's funding priorities for appropriations and authorizing bills being considered this year .