Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined by U.S. Representatives Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and Tim Ryan (OH-13) and U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), announced that the U.S. Navy has finalized the contract to build the USS Cleveland, a Freedom Variant Littoral Combat Ship, and will soon commence construction.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in the United States Congress and Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today announced $29,400,000 in federal funds to expand conservation efforts across the Great Lakes region and improve the health of communities along Lake Erie.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), alongside Representatives John Rutherford (FL-4), Tim Ryan (OH-13), and Derek Kilmer (WA-6), introduced the bipartisan Veterans'-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act of 2019.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, held a public oversight hearing to explore the successes, challenges, and innovations of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Committee members heard from weatherization experts at the local, state, and federal levels. The hearing can be viewed here.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement in response to the passing of Congressman Walter Jones:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement in response to the passing of Congressman John Dingell:
"Congressman and gentleman John Dingell, giant of a human being, enduring patriot, beloved friend and colleague, legendary lawmaker, and proud Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, has risen from us to fly with the eagles," said Rep. Kaptur.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, held a public hearing to examine and stress the importance of the Department of Energy's (DOE) investment in energy innovation. The hearing included a discussion of the changing nature of America's energy demands, including past, present, and future energy trends. The Subcommittee heard testimony from energy experts representing a wide variety of sectors, offering valuable governmental, business, and global perspectives.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) responded to President Trump's State of the Union speech in which he praised his NAFTA 2.0 agreement.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in Congress and senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address:
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in the United States Congress and senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, has introduced three pieces of legislation to stem the flow of dark money into our elections, increase transparency in our electoral process, and restore control over our Democracy back to the American people: