118th Congress
Toledo, OH – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressional Advocate for Alexei Navalny's wrongful detention case under the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’s Defending Freedoms Project, released the following statement following Alexei Navalny’s reported death at the hands of Vladimir Putin's Russian state:
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus released the following statement after Senate passage of a cloture motion to advance the Administration’s Security Supplemental funding request for Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific partners, border security, humanitarian aid, and global assistance:
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, released a statement on funding applications through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for improvements in the Chicago —Toledo — Pittsburgh rail corridor:
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in history of House of Representatives, joined colleagues on the Capitol Steps to honor the 2nd anniversary of the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol, and mourn the loss of dedicated law enforcement officers who gave their lives defending democracy.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10):
“It is with deepest sympathy that I extend healing to the beloved family of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. — to his wife Bea and their triplets Yvonne, Jack, and Donald. I also extend my thoughts to their cherished friends, his caring staff, and his constituents. Donald was valiant, patriotic, and an honorable colleague.
Toledo, OH — Tonight, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18):
"My heart extends to the family, friends, and constituents of our dear, indefatigable, omnipresent colleague, Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas. What an amazingly faithful sister and Representative was she. It is hard to conceive her essence has transformed to the supernatural. Her life on earth packed a century and a half of effort into her 7+ decades. She never stopped.
Toledo, Ohio — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the Dean of Ohio’s delegation to Congress, released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Dave Hobson (OH-07):
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Congresswoman Kaptur served as a domestic policy advisor to President Carter. During his Administration, she helped maneuver 17 housing and neighborhood revitalization bills through Congress.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement regarding the ongoing war in Gaza, and recent escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
“This weekend’s escalation in combat between Israel and 140,000 Hezbollah forces supported in southern Lebanon by Iran creates a powder keg. If not contained, this conflict could widen and adversely impact thousands more innocent people of adjacent nations, as well as destabilize global markets.
Toledo, Ohio – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement following major storms overnight across Northwest Ohio, including a tornado that touched down in North Toledo in Point Place.