Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's health care executive order and news that he will cease Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments which help reduce insurance premiums for Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today issued the following statement regarding the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking $32,782 in restitution for three separate cases of illegal manure release. According to Ohio DNR, this resulted in more than 66,000 dead fish in the Maumee River.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Steve Knight (CA-25) announced the creation of the bipartisan NASA Caucus to strengthen awareness of NASA's many connections to our national security and economic interests, provide a bipartisan forum to discuss the scientific and technological challenges to American flight and space exploration endeavors, and serve as a focal point for public and private sector air and space expertise that cover the full range of NASA's initiatives.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) was joined by Congressman Tim Ryan (OH -13), Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) in writing a letter to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma regarding the Trump Administration's handling of the upcoming open enrollment period, asking for detailed answers regarding cuts in services and outreach programs that help citizens enroll in health care plans.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) took to the floor of the U.S. House to share stories from individuals who have been organizing supply shipments to Puerto Rico. Kaptur also inserted a story from a constituent's relative in the Congressional record.
Key excerpts from the speech:
"What a privilege it has been for me to know, and do my best to help, community leaders in Lorain, Ohio who have been engaged in the Puerto Rican relief effort following Hurricane Maria."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced a $550,000 supplemental U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) award to the Lorain County Board of Commissioners to improve water quality in the Black River Area of Concern on Lake Erie. The funds were made possible through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation, issued the following statement after news that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a Washington based trade group representing American corporations, called proposals in NAFTA negotiations "dangerous."
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), today cosponsored the Community Health Investment, Modernization and Excellence (CHIME) Act of 2017. This bipartisan legislation extends the Community Health Centers Fund (CHCF) for five years, which supports Community Health Centers across the country and increases funds to ensure responsiveness to demand for care. The current funding expired on September 30, 2017.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) spoke at a press conference with colleagues today to urge action and attention from the Trump Administration regarding the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. Kaptur stood with House Members who represent substantial Puerto Rican constituencies and to update what they are hearing from the Puerto Rican community.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), today joined Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), to introduce the Megabanks Accountability and Consequences Act. The bill empowers the federal banking oversight bodies to wind down megabanks that have engaged in repeated violations of the law and harmed consumers.