Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after hosting a virtual forum with stakeholders from across Northwest and Northeast Ohio to discuss the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In November, Rep. Kaptur joined her Democratic colleagues to pass the bill in the House, while 94 percent of House Republicans voted against the bill’s investments in jobs and infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement applauding Intel’s $20 billion investment in new Ohio semiconductor factories, and calling for Congressional passage of the CHIPS for America Act. Earlier this week – as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Auto Caucus – Rep. Kaptur hosted a roundtable meeting with U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration’s awarding of $742 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for two of America’s most critical water infrastructure priorities: the Soo Locks and Brandon Road Lock and Dam projects. Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“National holidays are established in memory of the very few whose vision and raw courage define America’s soul and moral character. On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor a giant among men who envisioned an America that truly lived up to the promises our founders decreed.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced Ohio will receive $96.7 million this year in bridge repair funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Joe Biden. Rep. Kaptur and House Democrats strongly supported the bill, while 94 percent of House Republicans opposed it. In Ohio, only Reps. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) joined Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, which combined the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act into one bill. In a vote of 220-203, Rep. Kaptur joined every House Democrat to pass the bill, while House Republicans were unanimous in their opposition. The bill will now be sent to the Senate for its consideration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1836 – the Guard and Reserve G.I. Bill Parity Act – which ensures that National Guard members and Military Reservists receive equal access to G.I. Bill education benefits as active duty servicemembers. Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement regarding a letter she co-led alongside Reps.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced Ohio will receive $241,554,000 this year from President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address a wide array of water infrastructure needs. Rep. Kaptur and House Democrats strongly supported the bill, while 94 percent of House Republicans opposed it.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the December Jobs Report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing the national unemployment falling to 3.9 percent last month.