Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), and Bill Huizenga (R-MI), alongside Reps. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), led 21 Members of Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Rickey "R.D." James regarding the Task Force's priorities for the Great Lakes region as the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) develops its fiscal year (FY) 2021 work plan.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement on the death of Officer Brian Sicknick, a twelve-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police, who died in the line of duty in the attack on the Capitol on Wednesday by violent, pro-Trump insurrectionists:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement calling for the immediate removal of Donald Trump from the office of the Presidency following the insurrection he incited at the U.S. Capitol:
"Donald Trump presents a clear and present danger to the safety and security of this country and should not be in office one hour longer," said Rep. Kaptur. "I call on Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet to immediately invoke the 25th Amendment and for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement amid the ongoing chaos by insurrectionists on Capitol Hill.
"This is a horrific day for American democracy and liberty," said Rep Kaptur. "My deepest gratitude goes out to the selfless men and women of the Capitol Police for keeping my colleagues and our public servants safe."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement as Republicans in the House and Senate took reckless and historic measures to overturn the will of the American people and reject the certification of the 2020 Presidential election. Rep. Kaptur's statement will be entered into the Congressional Record:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after she took the Oath of Office and was sworn in as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after the House voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis to override the President's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act:
"This overwhelming, bipartisan vote in the U.S. House to override the President's unwise veto of the 2021 Defense Bill upholds the oath every federal official is sworn to uphold: to protect and defend the American people," said Rep. Kaptur. "I urge the Senate to immediately follow suit."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after the President signed the bipartisan coronavirus relief and omnibus funding bill. The President previously threatened not to sign the legislation and allowed jobless aid to expire over the weekend.
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after President Trump vetoed the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, released the following statement highlighting the Northern Ohio priorities included in the House-passed 2021 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, legislation she introduced and shepherded through Congress. The legislation funds the Department of Energy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior programs, and other related agencies.