Press Releases
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement, following Executive Action taken by President Biden to secure America's borders.
"This is a first step in the right direction, but we must do more to secure our borders. I am ready to work with both Republicans and Democrats to do what it takes to secure the border and stop the flow of drugs into the United States, " said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09).
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement reaffirming her support for a Two-State Solution for the Israeli and Palestinian people, and applauding President Biden’s Proposal for a negotiated truce and three-phase ceasefire plan as laid out at the White House on Friday, May 31st.
Washington, DC – Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus – Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) – released the following statement on the US shift in policy to allow Ukraine to carry out limited strikes with American-supplied weapons on Russian military targets across the border.
Washington, DC – Earlier this year, on April 26, 2024 Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Vice Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus introduced The Balancing Incentives Act (BIA), and co-led the Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act (RALIA). These two landmark pieces of legislation address critical issues within the patent system to ensure a fair and supportive environment for innovation to thrive; revitalizing American innovation and safeguarding the rights of inventors and small businesses.
TOLEDO, OH – On Thursday, May 23, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of the Ohio Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the bipartisan East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2024 to authorize funding through Fiscal Year 2028 to conduct a study of the long-term health impacts of the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and senior member of the subcommittee on Agriculture applauded the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its announcement of a $300 Million allocation aimed at diversifying export markets for American agriculture.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate a total of $9,420,227 in Public Housing Repair funding to the public housing authorities in Erie, Lucas, and Sandusky Counties. This significant investment will support essential capital improvements to ensure safe, modern, and energy-efficient public housing across Northwest Ohio.
Specifically, the following grants have been awarded:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse, Chair of the Senate Budget Committee (D-RI) sent President Biden a letter urging the administration to implement the REPO Act ahe
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s announcement of several actions intended to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and protect manufacturers and workers from China’s unfair trade practices.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) applauded a significant victory for consumer rights as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announces the distribution of $384 Million to over 191,000 consumers nationwide wronged by the deceptive practices of Texas-based online lender, Think Finance. This compensation includes more than $61.9 Million designated for 26,136 Ohioans, sourced from the CFPB’s victims relief fund — a potent tool in rectifying the financial damages inflicted by unlawful corporate behaviors.