Press Releases
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, along with Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown and Representatives Bob Latta and David Joyce, sent a letter to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) calling for the agency to fund a new algal bloom warning system that uses satellite data to track toxic and nuisance algal blooms.
Says “signing a blank check is not a responsible trade policy”
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur sounded a warning today following the introduction of legislation in the Senate that would give the President broad “Fast-Track” Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). Since 1976, U.S. trade agreements have racked up a $9.5 trillion dollar U.S. trade deficit and contributed to the loss of 47,500,000 jobs.
Calls out TPA advocates for playing games with lives of working families
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur responded to news today that legislation giving the President sweeping Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as “Fast Track”, will likely not include Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), a critical initiative supporting workers who lose their jobs due to trade and through no fault of their own.
Subcommittee advances final language to full House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON—The Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee voted today to advance the first of twelve annual spending bills for fiscal year 2016. Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur delivered opening remarks outlining priorities and assessing funding levels, which total $35.4 billion, in the final version.
New formula rewards quality of care instead of volume services
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur praised approval of H.R. 2 last night in the Senate. This bill updates the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and ensures doctors and other healthcare providers are paid fairly for services they deliver under Medicare. This legislation also supports several community and child health initiatives. The bill now goes to the President, who has indicated that he intends to sign it into law. Rep. Kaptur issued the follow statement in response:
Calls out bill advocates for policies that would harm Ohio homeowners
Calls for commercial development of local food products supporting job creation
Highlights dangers of TPP for U.S. and N. Ohio communities, workers, economy
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur spoke out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership and so-called “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this morning (video). Her prepared remarks:
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur secured language in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill released today to block the use of federal funds from being used for open lake dumping of dredged materials. Rep. Kaptur is Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and a co-chair of the Great Lakes Task Force.
Multi-agency effort will provide early detection to state and local agencies
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur responded to an announcement today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will launch a $3.6 million initiative that will use satellite data to provide an early warning system for toxic and nuisance algal blooms. Information will be provided to state and local agencies that can use the information to coordinate responses and issue public health advisories.