Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Andy Harris (R-MD), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), in addition to Caucus Member, Rep.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd:

"It is our duty as Americans to snuff out all forms of hate and racism. Those protesting peacefully are patriots. Their demonstration is as the Founders envisioned and they deserve respect and admiration for seeking a better America. They will make our country stronger," said Rep. Kaptur.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) release the following statement urging farmers across Northern Ohio who have suffered losses as a result of the dual public health and economic challenges caused by coronavirus to apply for direct payments being made available by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Cleveland, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) released the following statement after the Trump Administration rejected the certification of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency's (NOACA) request for direct federal funding from the Department of the Treasury through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Trump Administration conveyed its decision in a letter from the Department of Treasury to Representatives Kaptur, Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), David Joyce (R-OH) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) joined 78 of her House colleagues in urging House Leadership to include a "Restoration and Resilience Jobs" program in future economic recovery packages. In April 2019, Rep. Kaptur introduced the 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act of 2019, legislation to reestablish and build upon the historic achievements of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) released the following statement after the Trump Administration rejected the certification of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments' (TMACOG) request for direct federal funding from the Department of the Treasury through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Trump Administration conveyed its decision in a letter from the Department of Treasury to Rep. Kaptur and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

Toledo, OH — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) on Friday entered into the Congressional Record the following commendation for thousands of Northern Ohio workers, including nearly 3,000 at FCA Toledo Jeep, who will return to work at facilities across Northern Ohio on Monday, May 18, 2020 following a prolonged shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fiat Chrysler manufactures its wildly popular Wrangler and Gladiator models in Toledo.

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), ahead of a vote on the bill scheduled for Friday evening.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) announced $7,968,944 in federal funding has been awarded to the Cleveland Division of Police by the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) through its COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and Operation Relentless Pursuit. The funding will enable the Cleveland Division of Police to deploy sworn veteran officers to important task force duties and use the CHP funding to hire new recruits to back-fill those positions.