Press Releases

Kaptur announces $5M hurricane relief funding for Cleveland
February 17, 2015
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Funds repair of Lake Erie infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy
CLEVELAND, OH—Representative Marcy Kaptur today announced the award of $5,233,303.29 to the City of Cleveland by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding will be used to repair stone revetment along the shoreline of Lake Erie that was damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
Kaptur applauds progress on algal bloom legislation
February 13, 2015
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Bill would spur federal strategic planning and guidance for local officials

Kaptur statement on closing of Toledo USPS sorting facility
February 13, 2015
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TOLEDO, OH—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to news that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with shutting down its sorting facility in Toledo:

“I deeply regret this decision by the Board of Governors of the US Postal Service. Despite our repeated attempts to retain services in Toledo, again the Board has backhanded our Postal Workers at the sorting facility.

Kaptur Statement on Ukraine Cease-Fire
February 12, 2015
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WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the news that a cease-fire agreement was agreed to in eastern Ukraine:

Reps. Kaptur and Fudge announce $2.7M grant for Cleveland transit
February 10, 2015
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Funding supports R&D for safety upgrades to Cleveland area bus system

Kaptur remarks on the passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee
February 7, 2015
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the tragic and untimely passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee:
“Please allow me to express my deepest sympathy to Alan’s wife Tori, his children Emily, Nathan and Reed, as well as his many Mississippi constituents, dedicated staff, friends and associates.
Kaptur elected to serve as Co-Chair of Great Lakes Task Force
February 7, 2015
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WASHINGTON--Yesterday Members of the Great Lakes Congressional delegation voted to elect Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to serve as Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force (GLTF). She joins fellow Co-Chairs Representatives Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Candice Miller (R-MI), and Sean Duffy (R-WI).
Kaptur statement on the passing of Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins
February 6, 2015
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the tragic passing of Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins:
"D. Michael Collins --sworn into office one year ago as the 62nd Mayor of Toledo, Ohio -- took to heart the words "duty" and "honor." An Irish-American son from the South End of Toledo, his entire adult life and works were dedicated to serving our community and country.
Upon high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S.
Kaptur Requests Personal Narratives of those Impacted from Free Trade Agreements’ Outsourcing of U.S. Jobs
January 27, 2015
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TOLEDO, OH -- In preparation for the debate over renewal of President Obama’s Trade Promotion Authority, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) sought assistance from constituents to gather personal narratives of individuals whose jobs were outsourced by past trade agreements.

Kaptur Reintroduces Algal Toxin Reporting Bill
January 9, 2015
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today reintroduced legislation directing the federal EPA to publish a health advisory on microcystin, a toxic byproduct of harmful algal blooms. The bill would provide threatened municipalities guidance on safe consumption limits, testing protocols, and treatment methods. The bill had to be reintroduced this Congress after her similar bill in the 113th Congress did not get a vote in the House.