Press Releases

Kaptur Participates in Bipartisan US-Canada Interparliamentary Talks in Ottawa, Canada
September 25, 2025
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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, traveled to Ottawa, Canada today alongside Republican Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) to lead a bipartisan dialogue as part of the US-Canada Interparliamentary Group, a binational forum focused on strengthening cross-border cooperation.
Canada is Ohio’s largest trading partner, and together our economies form what many economists call ‘The Great Lakes Nation.’ It is the third-largest economy in th
Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Energy
Kaptur Statement on Passing of Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar
September 14, 2025
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Toledo, Ohio — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement upon the passing of Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar (OH-20) who was the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from Ohio, serving 8 terms from 1977 to 1993.
 
“We were all blessed to know Mary Rose Oakar — a highly gifted, indefatigable extraordinary woman of deep faith. Mary Rose was elected to Congress from inside the working class of people.
Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Health Care
Kaptur Statement On Completion Of Appropriations Process, 9/11 Anniversary, and National Climate Following Incidents of Tragic Gun Violence
September 12, 2025
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Toledo, Ohio — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee released the following statement on the state of our nation as the government funding deadline looms at the end of September, amidst news of continued gun violence across America, and commemorations of the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. 

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Health Care Energy
Speaker of the House Names Kaptur As Conferee for 2026 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Funding Bills
September 11, 2025
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Washington, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to participate in the Conference Committee between the House and Senate to finalize the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and Legislative Branch funding bills.

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Health Care Energy
Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on Unprecedented Russian Drone Incursions into Poland and Major Attacks on Ukraine
September 11, 2025
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Washington, DC — Today, 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), issued the following statement in response to the unprecedented Russian drone incursions into NATO-member Poland and the largest coordinated attacks on Kyiv to date:
“We unequivocally condemn Russia’s reckless and illegal violation of Polish airspace and its ongoing brutal and illegal attacks on Ukraine.
Kaptur Joins Boyle, Budget Democrats to Fight Back Against President Trump’s Power Grab and Protect Essential Programs
September 10, 2025
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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) a senior member of the House Budget Committee joined Congressman Brendan F.

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Health Care Energy
Kaptur Announces Start of Hazardous Substances Cleanup at Former Omni Polymers Facility in Central Toledo
September 9, 2025
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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency has begun removing hazardous substances from the former Omni Polymers facility in Central Toledo. The long-awaited cleanup will address thousands of containers left behind after the facility was abandoned, many containing toxic materials that posed risks to residents and the surrounding environment.
“The start of this long-overdue cleanup at the Omni Polymers site represents a critical victory for the health and safety of Toledo residents.
Issues: Jobs and the Economy Health Care
Kaptur Celebrates Erie County Health Department’s Quality Leader Awards
September 8, 2025
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Sandusky, Ohio – In August, the Erie County Health Department (ECHD) and Erie County Community Health Center (ECCHC) received prestigious recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), earning five Quality Leader Awards and reaffirmation of their Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) status. Notably, ECCHC received the HRSA Gold Award for quality for the second consecutive year, making it one of only five entities in Ohio to achieve this distinction in 2025.

Issues: Health Care
House Republicans Vote to Raise Energy Costs and Weaken National Security in Extreme Energy and Water Funding Bill
Ranking Member Kaptur Floor Remarks on the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill
September 3, 2025
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Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill:

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Health Care Energy