Press Releases
Roundtable focuses on federal services supporting investment in renewable energy, exporting Ohio products
TOLEDO, OH—Today more than 30 of the region's industry leaders and community officials joined Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank at Owens Corning in Toledo for a manufacturing roundtable discussion. The event was focused on growing manufacturing and creating jobs in the region by exporting Ohio made products and supporting investments in energy efficiency.
Bill would spur federal strategic planning and guidance for local officials
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur cheered progress yesterday on legislation to address algal blooms, which she co-sponsors with Rep. Bob Latta. The bill advanced through the Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday and may now be presented for consideration by the full House. This is the latest in a series of recent wins for this legislation, which would establish an accelerated federal government response to algal blooms. Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
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.
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the news that a cease-fire agreement was agreed to in eastern Ukraine:
“We hope for peaceful resolution from this agreement, but we must also be mindful of Russia’s historical pattern of cease fire violations. I still cannot fathom why Russia, a nation that has lost tens of millions of its citizens to war and forced starvation over the last century, does not do more to pursue peaceful means of achieving its goals.
Funding supports R&D for safety upgrades to Cleveland area bus system
WASHINGTON—Representatives Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced $2,741,617 in funding through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to research and implement an integrated transit safety system designed to reduce traffic collisions in the Cleveland area. The project will incorporate in-vehicle and infrastructure components to support the safe operation of transit buses in the Cleveland area and is a collaborative effort between the Battelle Memorial Institute and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.