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Representatives Kaptur and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act

November 9, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman John Carter (TX-31) introduced the bipartisan Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act which will establish the new Last Servicemember Standing Medal for military service. The unique medal will honor active duty servicemembers who demonstrate an unbending dedication to the United States and determination to survive and complete their mission at all costs, even as their brothers and sisters in arms make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Kaptur Statement On Call With Egyptian Ambassador Zahran and Call For Humanitarian Pause So Aid Can Be Delivered And Those Seeking Safety Can Reach It

November 3, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) a senior member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee released the following statement following a call with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States Motaz Zahran.

Issues: Health Care

Representatives Kaptur and James Introduce Bipartisan IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act to Promote Gun Safety in Schools and for Families

November 2, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman John James (MI-10) introduced a bipartisan bill, The IMPROVE (Incentivize Motivated Parents with Responsible Options for Vital Education) Safety for Schools Act, which creates a nonrefundable tax credit of $300 to incentivize parents/guardians to purchase firearm safety devices including a gun safe, storage item, or gun lock to improve gun safety at home.

House Republicans Pass Extreme Funding Bill that Raises Energy Costs, Hurts U.S. Competitiveness, and Ignores the Climate Crisis

October 26, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Republicans voted to raise costs for American families by passing their extreme 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill. This bill includes harmful provisions that increase energy costs by cutting clean energy programs, fail to diversify energy production and storage, yield leadership of the global energy future to China, ignore the scientific consensus on climate change, and increase our dependence on foreign energy. House Democrats were united in their opposition, voting unanimously against the bill.

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Energy

Ranking Member Kaptur Floor Remarks in Opposition to the 2024 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill

October 25, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 4394, the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water Development Funding bill:

– As Prepared for Delivery –

I yield myself as much time as I may consume.

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Energy

In the News

Local Citizens Press for Great Lakes Action By Congress

February 24, 2016

In The News

By: Tom Jackson, Toledo Blade

February 24, 2016

With Ohio battling to turn around the harmful algal bloom problem in Lake Erie, a group of northern Ohio residents aren't leaving Congressional action to chance.

More than a dozen northern Ohio residents are in Washington, D.C., this week, joining citizens from other Great Lakes states who are talking to federal lawmakers to press for action on Great Lakes water issues.

The local delegation includes La

Pictures of the Week: February 15-21, 2016

February 22, 2016

In The News

By: Toledo Blade

February 22, 2016

Congressman Marcy Kaptur visits with Caroline Foley, Northwood, as she waits for her husband Walter at the Toledo Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Kaptur was there in part greeting veterans and family as part of National Salute to Veterans Week.

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World Awaiting Canada Decision on Nuclear Waste

February 22, 2016

In The News

By: Tom Henry, Toledo Blade

February 22, 2016

Though delayed for at least another two months, Canada’s eventual decision over the fate of a 15-year-old proposal to build a deep underground repository for low and intermediate-level nuclear waste a mile from Lake Huron is being watched on both sides of the border.

Many people believe the decision has broader implications for the U.S.

Innovation Could Be Outcome of Multiemployer Plan Debate

February 22, 2016

In The News

By: Hazel Bradford, Pensions & Investments

February 22, 2016

With three multiemployer pension plans moving to cut benefits, pension advocates are pushing to derail the law that made such steps possible before there are more, while other experts press for new plan designs.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., the federal agency charged with insuring private-sector pensions, estimates that 1.5 million people are covered by severely underfunded multiemployer plans at risk of becoming i

Land Bank Gets Fresh Federal Funding for Blighted Properties

February 20, 2016

In The News

By: Brad Dicken, The Chronicle-Telegram

February 20, 2016

The Lorain County Land Bank will receive $3.3 million from the federal government to demolish homes in blighted areas in Elyria and Lorain.

The money comes from $2 billion being distributed through U.S. Department of Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund. Ohio will receive nearly $97.6 million under the program, according to a news release from U.S. Rep.