Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. Sander Levin (D-MI), Andy Harris (R-MD), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), today introduced a resolution commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Holodomor Famine-Genocide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Dennis Ross (R-FL), and Chris Smith (R-NJ) have announced the formation of the Victims of Communism Caucus for the 115thCongress (2017-2019).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation, today highlighted a state-by-state assessment, by the non-partisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy that shows under the proposed Republican tax plan, 440,000 Ohio households that earn less than $83,750 will see a tax hike averaging $710.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation, released the following statement after the release of the Republican tax plan which lowers the rate on corporations by about 40 percent and throws into question many deductions that every day Americans rely on to pay for it. According to the Washington Post, the bill would add $1.5 trillion to the debt over 10 years.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dean of the Ohio Delegation, today announced her strong support for the House and Senate Democrats "A Better Deal" Agenda for workers. Today, U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation, released the following statement regarding news that Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort was indicted:
"It is important that we let justice run its course, and let Mr. Mueller, the special prosecutor in this matter, do his job.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation, took the floor of the House this week to oppose the current tax plan being offered by the Republican Congressional Majority.
Key excerpts from the floor speech:
"We cannot allow the Republican Majority to trade away creating jobs here in America, for doling out massive tax breaks to wealthy corporations that have no intention of investing here in the United States of America.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of the Ohio Delegation, released the following statement after news that President Donald Trump, three months after an initial announcement to declare a national emergency, would formally issue an order declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today introduced a House Resolution to commemorate, International Day of Rural Women, in recognition of women farmers around the world.
"Women serve as the bedrock of society. They feed the world's families. They feed our neighbors, and our countrymen," said Kaptur. "Women are important role models for younger generations. Unfortunately, despite this, they still face many societal and economic limitations both here and abroad."
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's health care executive order and news that he will cease Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments which help reduce insurance premiums for Americans.