Press Releases

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. The hearing will assist the Subcommittee as it prepares the Fiscal Year 2020 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill.

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. The text of the agreement—which many House Democrats have urged needs to be changed to address issues on prescription drug costs, labor and environmental standards, and outsourcing incentives—was signed by all three nations on November 30, 2018.

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:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), the longest serving woman in Congress and senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined the Chairman of the Ways & Means Social Security Subcommittee, John B. Larson (CT-01), in introducing H.R. 860, the Social Security 2100 Act, a bill that increases Social Security's vital benefits while making the system financially strong throughout the 21st century. The legislation was introduced with 203 cosponsors.