Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, March 18, 2018, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation and senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, has become the longest-serving woman in U.S. House of Representatives history. Kaptur surpassed the record previously held by Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers (R-MA).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo) will both participate in a ceremony honoring members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian distinction awarded in the United States.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement after President Donald Trump's proclamation today with specifics on steel tariffs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statements today after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an action plan to combat harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) cosponsored the Election Security Act, H.R. 5011, which provides cybersecurity resources and guidance to states to protect election systems. The bill currently has 52 cosponsors.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration would take action and impose a 25 percent tariff on imported steel. Specifics have not yet been released.
Cleveland — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement after news that the State of Ohio and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reached a settlement in the lawsuit regarding the disposal of dredged material at the Port of Cleveland.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce released its long awaited and long-delayed report on illegal dumping of steel on the U.S. market.
"Though, thoughtful and prudent action must be weighed carefully, the release of this report, is a good step," said Kaptur. "While the delays have been frequent and frustrating, I commend the Administration on a thorough report and Secretary Ross's attention to communities that have been devastated by a rigged global market."
CLEVELAND – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of Ohio's delegation in Congress and a senior Member of the Appropriations Committee which oversees government spending, today applauded the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s award for diesel pollution reduction projects in Cuyahoga, Lucas and Geauga Counties.
Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) and Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition Co-Chairs, Congressman David P. Joyce (OH-14) and Rick Nolan (MN-08), released the following statement after news President Trump's budget would cut the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by 90%, from $300 million to $30 million.