Jobs and the Economy

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) denounced the Trump Administration Commerce Department’s abrupt decision to freeze all federal support and funding, effective immediately for Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program — a bipartisan, Congressionally-appropriated initiative that has served thousands of Ohio manufacturers for decades. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House voted to raise the nation's debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default. Today's passage of the debt ceiling increase does not authorize additional spending. Instead, it ensures that the U.S. Department of the Treasury can pay for spending that was already authorized – 97 percent of which was incurred prior to President Biden taking office.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 6119 – the Further Extending Government Funding Act – which fully funds the federal government and ensures it remains open through February 18, 2022. In a 221-212 vote, every single Democrat supported keeping the federal government open, while every single Republican – except one – voted to shut it down.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after voting late last night in support of H.R. 5304, legislation which will avert a shutdown of the federal government, deliver critical emergency relief to communities impacted by recent natural disasters, and prevent a catastrophic default on the nation's debt.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the federal government through December 3, and deliver $28.6 billion in emergency relief to communities working to rebuild from the devastation unleashed by recent natural disasters. Every Democrat voted in support of the legislation, while 175 Republicans voted against.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, and Defense released the following statement in response to President Trump’s February 9, 2026 statement in which he said he would not allow the opening of the $6 Billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of the Ohio Delegation, today announced her strong support for the House and Senate Democrats "A Better Deal" Agenda for workers. Today, U.S.