Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) a senior member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee released the following statement following news that Israel and Hamas are nearing an agreement on a truce that would end the ongoing war in Gaza, and facilitate the release of the 128 hostages remaining in captivity in Gaza:

Oregon, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) was joined by University of Toledo President, Dr. Gregory Postel, and CEO of TESCO (Transportation Equipment Sales Corporation) Bud Graham for a news conference and ribbon cutting to unveil and roll-out a new mobile medical clinic in partnership with the University of Toledo Medical Center. The mobile medical unit was secured through $500,000 in federal funding secured by Congresswoman Kaptur in FY2022 Community Project Funding.

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the introduction of their legislation, the Care for Military Kids Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to ensure servicemembers can maintain critical healthcare coverage and medical services for their children no matter where their service takes them.

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10):

“It is with deepest sympathy that I extend healing to the beloved family of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. — to his wife Bea and their triplets Yvonne, Jack, and Donald. I also extend my thoughts to their cherished friends, his caring staff, and his constituents. Donald was valiant, patriotic, and an honorable colleague.

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force announced two awards totaling $239,262 to Put-In-Bay Township Port Authority to enhance the ground circumstances at the Put-In-Bay Airport. This funding, part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Improvement Grant (AIG), was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for announcing $7 Billion in grants awards through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All grant competition, and unveiling next major steps to advance the American Climate Corps. 

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), along with Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK-AL), Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), wrote to President Biden to recommend that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertake additional analysis to ensure that the final Section 111 rule regulating power plant emissions does not jeopardize access to affordable and reliable electricity for our nation’s most vulnerable communities.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Kaptur Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following statement after she voted to pass National Security Supplemental Aid package including H.R. 8038 the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, H.R. 8036 the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, H.R. 8035 the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R. 8034 the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.

Washington, DC – Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on behalf of their 101 Member caucus: