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April 27, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, after a week of celebration and advocacy of science, our environment and conservation efforts, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) introduced the 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Act, a bill that would combat unemployment and preserve the environment by putting unemployed and underemployed citizens to work on critical environmental projects.


March 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released a comprehensive COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide for constituents of Ohio's Ninth Congressional District. The guide was distributed via email as an eNewsletter and social media. To view and download the guide, go to /guide.

The COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide, includes:


November 30, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) gave the following remarks on the House floor following passage of two bills, one that would codify a tentative agreement between railroads and railroad workers, and another that would amend the tentative agreement to provide railroad workers seven days of paid sick leave annually. Both bills will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.


February 24, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address:


May 16, 2020

Toledo, OHCongresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) on Friday entered into the Congressional Record the following commendation for thousands of Northern Ohio workers, including nearly 3,000 at FCA Toledo Jeep, who will return to work at facilities across Northern Ohio on Monday, May 18, 2020 following a prolonged shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fiat Chrysler manufactures its wildly popular Wrangler and Gladiator models in Toledo.

MS. KAPTUR, OH-09


March 11, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after securing more than $14 million in funding within the federal government’s Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bill for nine local projects across Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. The bill passed the House and Senate this week, and President Biden is expected to sign it into law soon.


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September 15, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a nearly $60 billion reconciliation bill that included her request for $350 million in funding for a state-of-the-art Great Lakes heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard.


July 17, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that three regional airports in Northwest Ohio will receive a total of $399,097 in federal funding from the US Department of Transportation to begin critical airport infrastructure improvements.
“These airports may not make national headlines, but they’re essential arteries for our local economy, medical transport, and business access,” said Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-09).

November 13, 2024

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced that the City of Sandusky has been awarded $600,000 from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative. This award will advance Sandusky’s efforts to create safer, more navigable streets through a comprehensive approach.


March 6, 2024

Washington, DC — Today, the House of Representatives passed the 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act as part of a package of six appropriations bills which will fund government operations through September 30th 2024.This legislation will now go on to the United States Senate for passage, before going to President Biden to be signed into law.