Kaptur Champions $95.4 Million to Advance Toledo Federal Courthouse

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) has championed the push to modernize Toledo’s Ashley Federal Courthouse for more than a decade. Now, with funding for facility modernization and the addition of an attached annex included in the bipartisan budget agreement currently under review by Congress, her efforts appear ready to pay off for Toledo and the surrounding community.

"As a result of the agreement reached between the House and Senate Appropriations Committee this week, Toledo’s historic Ashley Courthouse will be officially advanced to become the top priority courthouse renovation and construction project nationally. More than $95 million is included in the bill to restore and enhance an architectural jewel at Toledo's core while supporting construction jobs and economic activity here. This long overdue funding is welcome news for the many judges, court employees and other professionals who utilize the courthouse. After a decades-long effort, I look forward to seeing this project finally become a reality.

Earlier this year Rep. Kaptur joined with other members of the Ohio Congressional delegation to send a letter to President Barack Obama requesting 2017 funding for the construction of an annex and renovations of the historic James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse.

Rather than hold the project to the 2017 budget request, Kaptur's efforts in this year's bill will assure that funding will occur in 2016. The Congresswoman is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is expected to advance the Omnibus Bill for approval by the full House and Senate tomorrow.

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