Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), voted in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The legislation, which originally passed the House one month after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police Officer, takes dramatic steps to save lives, curb excessive force, end racial profiling, ensure accountability, and more. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and epresentative Tim Ryan (D-OH-13) wrote to President Biden urging him to halt a federal postal truck contract until a review can be conducted on whether inappropriate political influence was involved in the decision and whether the contract award is consistent with Biden's calls for an electrification of federal vehicles. Late last week, Postmaster Louis DeJoy announced the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement highlighting the wins for Northern Ohio families, communities, small businesses, and essential workers included in the House-Passed American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan, a comprehensive COVID-19 response package, passed them House on Saturday, February 27 and is now being considered in the Senate.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan, a comprehensive COVID relief bill the President unveiled his first day in office. The legislation strengthens support for American families and takes steps to steady the U.S. economy.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today announced a $50,000 Nation Science Foundation (NSF) grant has been awarded to The University of Toledo (UToledo) to support its research into additive manufacturing of nickel titanium aerospace actuators.
Washington, D.C. — Today, House Auto Caucus co-chairs Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and caucus members Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Fred Upton (R-Mich.), and 27 other members of Congress asked the Biden Administration in a letter to recognize and take action on the domestic shortage of semiconductor wafer chips.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after she joined her colleagues in voting to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, in the House. The legislation now goes to the Senate.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of President Joe Biden's recent order to review U.S. supply chain weaknesses. Footage of Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) introduced legislation to provide financial relief for hospitals hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act will convert the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment loans to grants for hospitals and healthcare providers.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, held a Subcommittee hearing on strategies for energy and climate innovation. Video available here.
Rep. Kaptur Opening Statement As Prepared For Delivery