Jobs and the Economy
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, joined representatives and researchers from the University of Toledo and Eaton Corporation at a press conference announcing $8,700,000 in Department of Energy (DOE) funding that will support the two organizations in their research and development of solar technology. The University of Toledo awards follow on the recent and major award the University received from the U.S. Air Force in April.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation will invest nearly $2 billion in Ohio through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to rebuild roads and bridges across the state.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced Ohio will receive an additional $172,384,124 in federal funding for home weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Last year, Rep. Kaptur joined nearly every House Democrat to pass the Jobs and Infrastructure bill, while 94 percent of House Republicans opposed it.
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced two major environmental awards for a total of $2.453 Million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) aimed at advancing coastal resilience and restoring critical wetlands in the Great Lakes region. These NFWF awards will support critical projects in Toledo and Sandusky Bay, both essential to safeguarding the region’s natural habitats and boosting climate resilience for local communities.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, during National Fire Prevention Week, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee and of the House Fire Caucus announced $3,052,523 in critical federal funding she helped to secure.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced $53,288,348 in federal investments for communities across Northern Ohio. The funding was provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Specifically, the funding comprises $38,391,672 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $10,282,141 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), $3,034,624 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and $1,579,911 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced that the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $7 Million in federal investments through its Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to support critical infrastructure upgrades and enhance safety at several regional airports in Northern Ohio.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement announcing Ishan Chopra of Sandusky Middle School as the winner of the Ohio 9th Congressional District’s fifth annual student Congressional App Challenge. Yesterday, December 19, Congresswoman Kaptur hosted winner Ishan Chopra, and other participants in the 2023 OH-09 Congressional App Challenge and their families for an award and recognition ceremony. Additional standout applications came from Nathan Stubleski and Adam Prymas of St.
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced that five additional Ohio counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to ongoing drought conditions.