Press Releases
Federal HHS Grant Equips Rural Communities with Emergency Tools
Visit highlights N. Ohio energy leadership, job training, Germany’s refugee crisis
Award supports installation of low-emission power generators at gates
WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) heralded news today that $1,125,000 has been awarded to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airportby the U.S. Department of Transportation for the installation of low-emission pre-conditioned air units and ground power units at four gates.
Events highlight job growth, economic development, veterans services, harmful algal blooms, mental health legislation
Toledo, OH – The August Congressional recess was a busy month for Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) with events celebrating the first F-750 rolling off the assembly line in Avon Lake joined by officials from Ford and UAW Local 2000, community conversations and town hall meetings across Northern Ohio, meetings with scientists and environmental activists on the health of Lake Erie, discussions on veterans issues with residents in Lorain, and Rep. Kaptur’s push for legislation to improve treatment for the mentally ill.
Grant to fund construction of needed 600 foot taxiway
WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) heralded news today that $194,358 has been awarded to the Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton, Ohio by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the construction of a 600 foot taxiway to provide access to aircraft hangers.
Stresses U.S., Israeli, and global security
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) announced her support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, sometimes referred to as the Iran Deal, today. The full statement can be found here, with an abbreviated version included below.
I support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, negotiated by the five permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council, led by the U.S. (Great Britain, Russia, France, China, plus Germany), which secures a global plan of action to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. It positions the Middle East region and the world on a path toward greater security and peace, if the terms of the Agreement are implemented and verified effectively.Though there is no certain guarantee that the global community will be successful in this critical endeavor, this alone should not preclude the world community from a concerted effort to block Iran’s pathway to nuclear capabilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) issued the following statement after a major press conference yesterday in which she, Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH), national labor leaders, pension advocates, retirees and pension beneficiaries called on Congress to stop impending cuts to multiemployer pension plans.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) issued the following statement marking the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"Today, on the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001, America remembers those precious lives who were lost, pays tribute to the heroes and heroines who gave life and limb to save others, and honors those who risk everything to protect the light of freedom from the tyranny of fear and violence.
Renews call for U.S. defensive and humanitarian aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) celebrated news that the government of Ukraine has reached an historic debt restructuring agreement, preventing the threat of default for a democratic nation currently defending its eastern border against Russian-backed separatists.