Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), voted to pass the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Included in the $738B funding bill are a number of Rep. Kaptur's priorities, including the Congresswoman's bipartisan effort to include the Coast Guard in a Department of Defense program to provide youth STEM education (STARBASE).

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its finalized rule for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regarding Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), a decision that could impact 700,000 Americans. The rule will restrict a states' ability to waive SNAP's three-month time limit in areas with insufficient jobs. This new calculation is punitive and will see nearly 88% of ABAWDs hurt by the Trump Administration.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, spoke in favor of H.R. 729, The Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, ahead of its passage on the House floor. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. An amendment introduced on a bipartisan basis by Reps. Kaptur and Charlie Christ (R-FL) to expand eligibility to the climate change adaptation preparedness and response program for Harmful Algal Bloom related activities also passed.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), co-Chair of the House NASA Caucus, announced $33.8 million in federal funding to build a new Aerospace Communications facility at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. NASA awarded the contract to Austin Building and Design in Cleveland.

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Washington, D.C. — Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring the funds that states receive from opioid settlements are used to fight the epidemic and are focused towards treatment, prevention, education, and enforcement.

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 Department of Energy's (DOE) Role in Addressing Climate Change. Rep. Kaptur Opening Statement As Prepared For Delivery:

We are here to discuss the topic of climate change – a global issue that challenges our ability to sustain life on earth. Our job in Congress is to frame the magnitude of this challenge and provide a practical pathway forward that is regionally sensitive.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, managed floor debate on a continuing resolution to extend federal government funding through December 20 and keep the government open after the current stopgap funding law expires this week. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. The legislation passed 231-192.