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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following statement following House passage of H.R. 6938 – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 to fund Energy and Water Development, Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Commerce, Justice, and Science. This legislation includes over $3.255 million in federal funding Kaptur secured for 3 community-led projects that will benefit the City of Defiance, City of Huron, and University of Toledo.
Washington, DC – Today, House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Meng, and House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Chellie Pingree applauded House passage of the Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, and Interior-Environment funding package.
Washington, DC — Last month, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan Gang Activity Reporting Act. This commonsense legislation would revitalize and strengthen information-sharing between federal agencies and local law enforcement — ensuring they have the necessary information and resources to keep our communities safe. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced companion legislation and are leading this effort in the Senate.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Congressman John James (MI-10) reintroduced the bipartisan IMPROVE (Incentivize Motivated Parents with Responsible Options for Vital Education) Safety for Schools Act, to address the issues related to gun violence and school safety. The IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act would create a tax credit of $300 to incentivize parents/guardians to purchase a gun safe or storage item.
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There were about 750 people in attendance at the Woodward High School auditorium Wednesday night for the WorkReady Manufacturing informational session…Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and business leaders spoke to hundreds about their potential to succeed with hard work.