Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) released the following statement in response to reports that tech glitches and bureaucracy could delay delivery of COVID-19 stimulus checks to a large number of Americans, including millions of seniors who receive Social Security. On Monday, the Internal Revenue Service posted a notice on its website informing Social Security recipients they will have to file a tax return this year:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released a comprehensive COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide for constituents of Ohio's Ninth Congressional District. The guide was distributed via email as an eNewsletter and social media. To view and download the guide, go to /guide.
The COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide, includes:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement in response to the passage of historic families and workers-first legislation, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
"At this historic moment for our beloved nation, we come together to pass the largest federal boost to our economy in modern history," said Rep. Kaptur. "This package is "For Our People." It will save lives and our economy."
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led a letter to the nation's nine federal student loan servicers urging them to apply emergency financial assistance measures announced by the Department of Education in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis to all of the loans they currently service. The letter was signed by 60 Members of Congress.
Toledo, OH – Today, on the 10th Anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, joined 126 of her Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump calling on him to end the lawsuit that seeks to end the ACA.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced $425,000 in federal funds for The Fair Housing Center in Toledo to strengthen its work to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination. The funds were allocated through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP), which funds fair housing organizations and other nonprofits that assist individuals who believe that they have been victims of housing discrimination.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), provided the following update to the constituents of Ohio's Ninth Congressional District regarding the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19. The update was distributed via email as an eNewsletter. To receive future updates from Rep. Kaptur regarding COVID-19 and other important issues, sign up at /contact/newsletter.
Dear Friends,
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, held a Subcommittee hearing on the Trump Administration's FY 2021 budget request for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
Rep. Kaptur Opening Statement As Prepared For Delivery
The Subcommittee will come to order. We are here today to discuss the fiscal year 2021 budget request for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that three Ohioans have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19. All three are residents of Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in support of H.R. 6074, an emergency supplemental appropriations bill to address the coronavirus outbreak: