Statements and posts
26 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Kaptur Applauds Drug-Free Communities Award to Support Williams County
Announced $125,000 Drug-Free Communities award for Williams County.
“I am honored to partner with the Williams County Health Department to deliver vital Federal dollars to bring about meaningful change in people’s lives.”
Substance Abuse PreventionAI-read
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Kaptur Announces Over $5.5 Million Federal Investment in UToledo Research
Announced $5.6 million federal funding for University of Toledo medical research projects.
“Our region is privileged to have an institution like University of Toledo that is committed to furthering medical knowledge for the benefit of all.”
Medical Research FundingAI-read
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Criticized Trump administration's Strategic Petroleum Reserve release as too late to lower energy costs.
Fuel PricesAI-read
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Kaptur Applauds $280,000 Federal Investment in Owens Community College
Announced $280,000 federal investment in Owens Community College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
“Education is a pathway to higher-paying jobs, stronger careers and a more resilient economy.”
EducationAI-read
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Urged Trump administration to strengthen Russia sanctions and implement Graham Act.
“Two weeks ago, Congress passed the most significant Russia sanctions legislation since 2017. As long as Russia’s full-scale invasion to conquer Ukraine and threaten our European allies continues, the United States must take every step necessary to stop war criminal Vladimir Putin in his tracks. Sanctions relief will…”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Secured $233,955 in Head Start funding for two Northwest Ohio programs.
“Equipping our region’s youth and families with the resources they need to succeed in life has ripple effects on our entire community.”
EducationAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to bolster Great Lakes research and conservation funding.
“As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I helped introduce this legislation to close a gap in a national program that benefits only coastal ocean states. The bill continues our work together to ensure the Federal Government levels the playing field to commit equivalent, well‑deserved…”
Regional Great Lakes Partnership ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10639Mentions S. 4573
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Kaptur Secures Major $5.1 Million Investment in Defiance Head Start Program
Secured $5.1 million federal grant for Defiance Head Start building renovations.
“Supporting our Head Start programs is critical for preparing the next generation of children to thrive throughout their education.”
EducationAI-read
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Kaptur Celebrates $800,000 Award to Equip First Responders with Substance Abuse Treatment Skills
Announced $800,000 grant to train first responders in substance abuse treatment.
“First responders are the first ones on the scene for a wide variety of emergencies, including to assist individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance abuse disorders.”
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Introduced legislation requiring SuperPAC campaign ads to disclose top three donors.
“Voters should know who is bankrolling campaign ads that come across their television screens, billboards, and smart phones.”
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Kaptur Announces $381 Million in US Department of Energy Awards to Improve Ohio’s Electric Grid
Announced $381 million in Department of Energy awards for Ohio electric grid modernization.
“I am excited to see the fruits of a once-in-a-generation Federal infrastructure investment take root in our Northwest Ohio communities.”
EnergyAI-read
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Kaptur Applauds Investment in Wauseon Public Library from Institute of Museum and Library Services
Announced $4,130 federal grant for Wauseon Public Library literacy programs.
“Public libraries are the lifeblood of our communities and a gift that never stops giving.”
EducationAI-read
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Sent letter demanding answers on Trump administration's nuclear safety regulation changes.
“The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is undertaking wholesale revision of its regulations, guidance, oversight processes, and organizational structure.”
Nuclear Safety RegulationAI-read
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Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed National Water Projects Bill
Secured passage of Water Resources Development Act with projects for Northwest Ohio infrastructure.
“I am pleased this bipartisan bill contains several projects I proposed and requested be included. Among these items are additional dollars for the Corps of Engineers to upgrade drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in Toledo and Oregon, expanded authority for the Corps of Engineers to construct in…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673Mentions S. 4949
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Demanded Energy Department restore eliminated safety rules and justify 46 operating directive changes.
“We are deeply concerned that the scope and pace of these simultaneous changes will weaken critical safety protections, reduce independent Federal oversight, impair public visibility into departmental operations, and transfer significant responsibility from Federal officials to contractors without adequate safeguards in…”
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Kaptur Announces $3.75 Million of Investment in Programs to Support Northwest Ohio Fathers
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that three Northwest Ohio organizations will receive awards totaling $3.75 Million through the US Department of Health and Human…
“Our Northwest Ohio community is fortunate to have amazing people and programs that work to build strong families and caring communities.”
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Kaptur Statement on Resumption of Brandon Road Project
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement on the status of…
“I’m pleased work at Brandon Road can start again. This is great news for the Great Lakes, and I thank the Governors who joined me to press the President this week to get it done. With more than a month of critical construction time lost, the Administration still owes Congress and the public an explanation why the stop…”
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Although the funding was announced in March, it has not yet been distributed.
“support the identification, return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia and Russian-occupied territories.”
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Today, Democratic Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) led 86 of their House colleagues in urging President Trump to change his…
“Your Administration’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada is putting this relationship at serious risk. Recent tariffs, continued threats of additional trade restrictions, and increasingly adversarial rhetoric are creating uncertainty for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides…”
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Kaptur Announces Over $5.8 Million Secured for Northwest Ohio Health Programs and Medical Research
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that several Northwest Ohio nonprofits, researchers, small businesses and localities will receive awards through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“I am grateful to be able to partner with so many organizations and institutions across Northwest Ohio to advance medical research and increase the quality and access to health care for people of all ages and backgrounds.”
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Kaptur Announces Over $1.8 Million in Awards for University of Toledo Advanced Scientific Research
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced three separate awards for research programs at the University of Toledo.
“I am immensely proud of the innovative research being conducted at Northwest Ohio’s very own University of Toledo, a top-tier R1 research institution.”
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Kaptur Applauds Additional Investment Of $289,597 For Northwest Ohio Airports
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that two Northwest Ohio airports will receive United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
“Ohio’s strong aviation history shines bright across our Great Lakes region, and it is a privilege to build upon it by investing in local airport innovation and expansion.”
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Kaptur Announces Over $32 Million US EPA Award for Lower Maumee River Sway Bridge Project
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, announced that the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has…
“As the largest tributary to the Great Lakes, the Maumee River is a precious natural resource that we must strive to cherish and protect for the generations to come.”
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Today, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Former Majority Leader of the House of…
“Dictator Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is failing—Ukraine is battering Russian war infrastructure and the Kremlin is losing tens of thousands of troops each month. Now is the time to intensify pressure on Putin through crippling sanctions while surging support for our Ukrainian allies.”
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Statement From Office Of Congresswoman Kaptur
She is active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
“This morning Congresswoman Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle on her way to a church service when the car she was traveling in was struck. She is active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries.”
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On Friday, July 31st, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) sent…