Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, today announced $249,000 in federal conservation funds for the Bay Point Conservation Project in Ottawa County. The investment comes from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.
"This is welcome news in our work to restore Lake Erie," said Kaptur. "This investment will fortify our work with the community to ensure we restore this vital coastal ecosystem and protect the wetlands in Sandusky Bay. I am especially grateful to Western Reserve Land Conservancy for putting the pieces of this complicated funding puzzle together."
Cleveland — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today announced $2.6 million in federal investment for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) to renovate bus facilities.
"As we continue to fight for bold and innovative investments in our infrastructure and manufacturing base, we must remain committed to providing much-needed resources to our public transportation systems," said Kaptur. "The funds provided in this federal transportation grant will help the Cleveland Regional Transit Authority better serve residents throughout Northeast Ohio."
President Donald Trump will visit Richfield, Ohio on Thursday to discuss his infrastructure proposal with the International Union of Operating Engineers. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) issued the following in response to the visit and infrastructure proposal:
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of the Ohio Delegation, announced millions in new funding to combat the opioid crisis as part of the recently passed funding agreement. Kaptur, as a senior Member of the Appropriations Committee, helped secure Ohio as a priority state eligible for grants.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, today issued the following statement after news the State of Ohio will declare the open waters of Lake Erie impaired.
"I welcome this long overdue decision by the state of Ohio. As I have said many times, anyone can look out at the now annual progression of green slime and tell you that the water is ‘impaired,'" said Kaptur. "The big question now is; how quickly the state will move to meet the reduction goals? I hope to see strong and swift action to reduce nutrient runoff and other contributors to this ecological challenge."
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation and senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the release of the Omnibus Appropriations package that would fund the government through September 30, 2018.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Ukraine Caucus Chairs, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Andy Harris (R-MD), Sander Levin (D-MI), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) issued a statement reaffirming support for Ukraine on the anniversary of Russia's annexation and illegal occupation of Crimea:
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.
"Today's decision from the Trump Administration on steel and aluminum tariffs has moved through an unnecessarily prolonged and chaotic process with many delays. And this nontransparent approach has unsteadied the American economy.