Press Releases
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.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today, announced $778,352 Economic Development Administration award to the Ohio Aerospace Institute. This award will help establish a partnership with other funds going to partners in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to focus on developing innovative, new technology in aerospace and water resources.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today signed onto a letter urging further action from the Trump Administration to ensure that Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands receive the assistance and help needed to deal with the ongoing crisis after Hurricane Maria.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today wrote a letter, along with three dozen colleagues, asking U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson to provide details regarding HHS Secretary Tom Price's use of private jets at taxpayer expense.