Press Releases

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.

"Ohio was one of the targeted states in this attack on American democracy, and as we learn more and more about how our elections are at risk and how Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential election, it is crucial that we work to improve our election infrastructure," said Kaptur. "Elections are meant to be the voice of the people, and I want to reassure the people that their rights as voters are secure."

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.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of Ohio's delegation in Congress and a senior Member of the Appropriations Committee which oversees government spending, issued the following statement after the release of President Trump's budget.

"This budget slashes and cuts without regard for how it will impact the hardworking people of our Nation," said Kaptur. "While billionaires and corporations are still celebrating their tax giveaway, this President seems intent on cutting vital programs such as Social Security, Medicaid, nutrition assistance, clean energy, Great Lakes restoration and on and on. This budget is about as unrealistic as it is cruel."

Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), senior Member of the Appropriations Committee, which is in charge of all government spending bills, released the following statement regarding passage of the bipartisan budget deal:

"My vote in support of this bill avoids another prolonged, needless and expensive government shutdown. It assures a measure of stability in the operations of the federal departments of the United States for two years. Though very far from a perfect bill, to further delay vital decisions was not in America's interests.