Press Releases
"This is one of those moments in history where that kind of decision has to be made," said Congresswoman Kaptur on "New Day" with Kate Bolduan.
Kaptur, a co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, has sponsored the Ukraine Security Assistance Act of 2014 (H.R. 5190).
TOLEDO - (August 15, 2014) - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today announced a Federal Aviation Administration award of $548,734 to the Put-in-Bay Port Authority for taxiway work at the airport.
The project will fund construction of 1,670 feet of partial parallel taxiway to provide access to the hangars and reconstruction of 2,550 feet of pavement on Taxiway A that has reached the end of its useful life.
“Transportation is crucial to the economy of the islands,” said Congresswoman Kaptur.
“Certainly the airport is vital during the winter months but also opens the door for tourists to a wonderful experience.”
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WASHINGTON - (August 8, 2014) - Congressional Ukrainian Caucus Co-Chairs Jim Gerlach (R-PA) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) on Friday said that the United States cannot allow Russia to continue its military buildup along the Ukrainian border.
Gerlach, who for months has been advocating for a firm response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and Putin’s support of pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine that resulted in a Malaysian passenger jet being shot down, once again called on President Obama to authorize an immediate infusion of American military and security assistance to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty as well as protect its military and its citizens.
TOLEDO - (August 3, 2014) - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) this evening called upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to release immediately all water sample findings pertinent to the Toledo emergency.
Following a 30-minute conference call that her office arranged with Region 5 Administrator Susan Hedman earlier this evening, Congresswoman Kaptur urged the agency to increase general public understanding about the Toledo crisis by making the results available to the public.
“The public has a right to know,” she said to Administrator Hedman.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (July 31, 2014) - U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a 16-term member, today expressed her dismay at the collapse of leadership in the House of Representatives and urged Speaker John Boehner to restore regular order and decorum as soon as possible.
Kaptur, the longest-serving member of the House, said, “I cannot recall in my career such chaos.”
She said that apparently Republican leadership was “doublecrossed” by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who conspired with Tea Party members last night and urged them to oppose compromise legislation to address the situation on America’s southern border.
CLEVELAND (July 30, 2014) - Congratulations to Director Jim Free and the entire workforce at NASA Glenn on this historic occasion of the unveiling of the new Mission Integration Center, which is the first new office building at NASA Glenn in fifty years. The Center will further cement NASA Glenn’s important role in our country’s space program.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2014) - I am proud to stand united with my caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Gerlach and Sander Levin today as we introduce the “Ukraine Security Assistance Act of 2014”. While the tragic crashing of MH17 certainly has brought the necessary condemnation of the world community, Ukraine and her people have been suffering for months at the hands of Russian-backed separatists and Russian aggressors. It is time for the United States to provide reasonable security assistance to Ukraine. The bill we introduce here today reaffirms the United States’ commitment to Ukraine and her people.
TOLEDO - (July 18, 2014) - My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the families of those lost aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and with the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Ukraine as they confront this tragedy. Further, I join calls for an immediate ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) a $60,000 award to develop a green infrastructure plan to improve water quality and alleviate flooding pressure in Toledo’s Junction Avenue neighborhood.
“I am pleased to announce this important federal award to help the neighborhood manage stormwater runoff, reduce flooding and create greenspace,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who serves as ranking member of the House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee.
In a letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, the Ohio legislators urged him to intervene and support a final determination by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PGBC) as soon as possible. They were joined on the letter by Senators Bob Casey (Pennsylvania), Chuck Schumer (New York), Debbie Stabenow (Michigan) and Joe Donnelly (Indiana).