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Congresswoman Kaptur Announces $10,000 Award For Way Public Library In Perrysburg

June 6, 2025

Perrysburg, OH — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today announced the award of a $10,285 Guiding Ohio Online award to Way Public Library in Perrysburg. The funding is made possible through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the State Library of Ohio with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Issues: Jobs and the Economy

Kaptur Statement On Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Russian Aircraft And Military Targets

June 1, 2025

Press Release

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus released the following statement on reporting of successful Ukrainian drone strikes operations deep into Russian territory, which hit airfields including the Belaya air base in Russia's Irkutsk region, destroying more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russian territory.

"For the continuing horror Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has exacted on the people and free nation of Ukraine, this multiple strike by Ukrainian drones on key Russian military air field assets is long overdue," said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09).

Kaptur Condemns $3.7 Billion In DOE Cuts To American Manufacturing Nationwide

May 30, 2025

Press Release

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following statement upon the news that the Department of Energy has cancelled 24 projects nationwide, totaling $3.7 Billion in investment in American manufacturing, including a $45.1 Million investment in an Industrial Demonstration Project for Libbey Glass LLC’s Toledo, Ohio facility.

“The abrupt termination of $3.7 Billion in clean energy investment is shortsighted and malicious. This decision will raise energy costs for American families and undermine our nation's competitive edge.

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Energy

Kaptur Announces More Than $2.6 Million In USDA Rural Development Clean Energy Investments Across NW Ohio

May 28, 2025

Press Release

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Senior Member on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration announced the award of $2,619,292 from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) through the Rural Energy For America Program (Reap) Renewable And Energy Efficiency Program for projects in Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Sandusky, and Williams Counties.

"Today's announcement of more than $2.6 Million in clean energy grant awards is a major investment in operations both big and small in our rural

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Energy

On the Eve of Memorial Day 2025, Kaptur and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Gold Star Spouse Healthcare Enhancement Act to Extend Care For Spouses of Fallen Soldiers

May 23, 2025

Press Release

Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation introduced the bipartisan Gold Star Spouse Healthcare Enhancement Act. Currently, surviving spouses retain healthcare coverage through TRICARE in the “active-duty family member” category for just three years after their servicemember passes away. After three years, they automatically shift to “retired family member” status, which forces them to pay higher fees and out-of-pocket costs.

Issues: Health Care

In the News

Senior Congressional Dems Urge Obama to Adopt No First Use

July 25, 2016

In The News

By: Dave Majumdar, The National Interest

July 25, 2016

Senior Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging President Barack Obama to radically reshape America’s nuclear posture.

Land bank plan could eliminate blight in Toledo

July 25, 2016

In The News

By: Nolan Rosenkrans, The Blade

July 25, 2016

A new Lucas County Land Bank initiative will nearly eliminate blight in Toledo, Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz said.

The plan calls for the land bank to demolish or renovate 1,500 properties over the next 1,500 days, which would remove the vast majority of known blighted properties in the city.

County officials plan to announce the initiative today along with U.S. Sen.

Kelleys airport receives FAA grant

July 23, 2016

In The News

By: The Sandusky Register

July 23, 2016

Washington, D.C.

Erie County snags $1.65M for lead paint removal

July 22, 2016

In The News

By: Andy Ouriel, The Sandusky Register

July 22, 2016

SANDUSKY — Erie County literally took the lead in landing lead abatement money.

The county health department on Friday received noticed it secured $1.65 million in federal funds to:

Remove lead in 80 area homes
Implement other proactive strategies to keep these homes safe from other toxins, such as radon and asbestos

Work on homes should begin in October

Ohio Democrats say Cleveland should host NBA All-Star game

July 22, 2016

In The News

By: Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com

July 22, 2016

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio Democrats in Congress are volunteering Cleveland to host the 2017 NBA All-Star game, after the league withdrew the event from North Carolina over the state's policies on transgender individuals.

All four Ohio Democrats in the U.S.