Press Releases
NEA awards bring arts into neighborhoods, promote creative economy in Northern Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) welcomed news that the Cleveland Public Theater and the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo will receive $150,000 and $50,000 grants, respectively, from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support initiatives that expand the arts in underserved neighborhoods.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the U.S. nuclear weapons program, issued the following statement in response to news that international negotiators from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China (P5+1) have reached a nuclear agreement with Iran:
Heavy rainfall in June pulled agricultural runoff into Lake Erie; “severe” HAB season now expected
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) congratulated the members of the House Appropriations Committee for an historic vote to advance an agriculture funding bill that, if adopted into law, would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement basic protections for America’s meat and poultry farmers.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) directed efforts in the House Appropriations committee today to improve federal readiness and support for states combating the spread of Avian Flu.
Language was Included in House Interior Appropriation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representatives Tim Ryan (OH-13), David Joyce (OH-14), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) and Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) are applauding the inclusion of language in the Department of Interior Appropriation bill to evaluate the need for a Great Lakes algal bloom coordinator.
Willie Nelson is a musician and the president of Farm Aid. Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat, represents Ohio in the House of Representatives.
First segment of 11.6 mile multi-use trail officially open to public
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Kaptur offered her support following news that the United States and Cuba have agreed to reopen embassies in Havana and Washington, D.C.:
“This decision is an important step in opening the relationship between our nations,” said Rep. Kaptur. “This historic agreement will move history forward in this new century, creating opportunity for millions of people in Cuba and throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) voiced strong support today for a proposal from the Department of Labor (DOL) to extend overtime pay protections to 4,680,000 American workers, including 160,000 workers in Ohio. The DOL proposal would guarantee overtime pay to most salaried workers earning less than $50,440 per year.