Marcy Kaptur
U.S. Representative · OH-9 · Democrat
Statements and posts
244 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Announced $2.19 million in federal transportation safety funding for four Northwest Ohio counties.
“Safer and more accessible transportation infrastructure will keep our families and businesses connected to the people and places that drive Northwest Ohio forward”
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Ukraine Caucus Leaders Demand Customs & Border Protection Enforce Federal Law
Demanded U.S. Customs enforce sanctions against Russian diesel imports to fund Ukraine.
“The law is clear—it is illegal to import Russian energy into the United States. Any entity that facilitates such importation or purchases will be directly funding Dictator Vladimir Putin's barbaric war against Ukraine in violation of Federal law. Such actions warrant serious consequences”
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Opposed Trump administration's consideration of lifting sanctions on Russian Direct Investment Fund.
“These sanctions must remain in place. We will keep standing with the people of Ukraine until Putin’s aggression is defeated and this war is over.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to establish USDA voluntary certification program for swine health standards.
“With this legislation, we are supporting our Nation’s agricultural trade economy and helping to protect animal health, public health, and the security of our food supply by preventing future animal disease outbreaks”
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Reigniting the Call to Hold Jeffrey Epstein and Les Wexner Accountable
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share with my colleagues information regarding a recent event held in my home district. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, I hosted a roundtable in Toledo, Ohio alongside the Democratic Women's Caucus and Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez to shed light on the corruption and…
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Introduction of the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues, Mr. Finstad of Minnesota and Mr. Davis of North Carolina, in introducing the ``U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act'' to formally establish and codify in U.S. law a voluntary program to be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for pork…
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Announced $1 million DOJ grant for Lucas County reentry and housing program.
“Every individual deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life and return to their community with the support and resources needed to succeed”
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Kaptur Office Statement On Suspicious Package Intended For Local NW Ohio Congressional Office
Released statement on suspicious package intercepted at local congressional office.
“Congresswoman Kaptur was advised this week that our local Northwest Ohio office was the intended recipient of a package containing a suspicious substance, similar to incidents reported involving other Congressional offices in Ohio and across the country.”
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Urged Pentagon to restore and expand Starshield satellite access for Ukraine.
“Ukrainian forces depend on these services for command and control, intelligence sharing, battlefield communications, and the operation of unmanned systems”
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Announced $50 million in federal railroad funding for rail infrastructure improvements in Northwest Ohio.
“Our railways are a crucial mode of transportation connecting our region, the industrial heartland of America, to markets around the world”
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Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums.
“The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums have left an indelible mark on our region throughout its 110 years, and I am honored to celebrate an institution that serves as a model for preserving and celebrating Ohio and American history”
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Criticized Trump Administration for withholding billions in energy funding and raising energy costs.
“President Trump hasn’t just sent gas prices through the roof with his war with Iran; he and his Administration have systematically held up and cut off energy investments Congress has made that should be lowering families’ energy bills.”
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Kaptur Announces Additional Federal Funds for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in Oak Harbor
Announced $4.2 billion federal loan for Davis-Besse nuclear plant modernization in Ohio.
“This Federal support is timely given rising demands on our electrical grid and the need for additional power to protect jobs and attract new and expanded manufacturing facilities, while also helping avoid further rate increases on residential ratepayers”
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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”
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Introduction of the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, Representative Tim Walberg, and fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, in introducing H.R. 10639, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. This bill designates the Great Lakes Commission as the ``Regional Great…
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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”
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Celebrating East Toledo Family Center's 125th Anniversary
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor East Toledo Family Center on this occasion of its 125th anniversary. Founded in the summer of 1901 by Reverend H. Hoover, the center first began as an organization to help immigrants to Ohio adjust to their new lives in the United States. Thanks to…
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Criticized Trump administration's Strategic Petroleum Reserve release as too late to lower energy costs.
“Families in Washington State, Northwest Ohio, and all across the country are still paying too much at the pump and on their home energy bills — and this latest release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve woefully comes months too late to bring those high costs down.”
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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”
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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”
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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.”
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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.”
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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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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”
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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”
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