Press Releases
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the University of Toledo Health Science Campus has been awarded a significant federal award of $788,021 per year over the next 5 years from the US Department of Health and Human Services for a total award of $3,940,000. This major award, issued by the National Institute on Aging, will support innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease, focusing on active kinome networks in Alzheimer's dementia.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the US Department of Transportation will award $24.5 Million to Lucas, Ottawa, Wood and Sandusky counties as part of its Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A).
Port Clinton, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) was briefed by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Toledo-Sandusky-Port Clinton, Ohio, calling attention to the urgent need for comprehensive border security measures. Her visit underscores the critical role that Northern border states play in national security, particularly in light of recent data showing a majority of terrorist-related crossings have occurred at the Northern border.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced that Ohio has been awarded $4,301,375 in federal funding through the US Department of Energy’s Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) program.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09):
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the commencement of vital repairs to the Vermilion Harbor West Pier, a key infrastructure project that will bolster the local economy and ensure safe access for boaters on Lake Erie.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the Sandusky County Board of Health has been awarded $375,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The award, under the program “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance,” will support the "Enhancing Prevention Initiative and Infrastructure Consortium" (EPIIC) project aimed at addressing substance abuse prevention in the county.
Defiance, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the Ney-Washington Township Fire Department has been awarded $671,428 through the Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This critical funding will be used to enhance the fire department's emergency response capabilities through the acquisition of a new tanker/pumper vehicle. The new state-of-the-art tanker/pumper unit is essential for maintaining and improving emergency response operations.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after her briefing from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Director Jennifer Homendy regarding this morning’s fatal Ohio turnpike collisions and hazmat release. Chair Homendy will represent the agency on scene accompanied by NTSB Member Inman. Investigators are expected to arrive later this evening.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) joined the Northwest Ohio Area Office on Aging to celebrate 89 years of Social Security and to voice opposition to efforts to cut benefits and raise the retirement age in exchange for tax breaks for the wealthy. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 89 years ago today, on August 14, 1935.