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Ukraine Support Act
88/100
What they said
May 5, 2026
The Congressional Ukraine Caucus supports Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and calls on Russia to accept it in good faith, while opposing Russia's continued military aggression and conditional approach to peace negotiations.
The statement expresses strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, opposition to Russian aggression, and calls for Russia to accept a ceasefire in good faith. The bill authorizes comprehensive U.S. support for Ukraine through military financing, sanctions on Russia, and reconstruction assistance—measures that align with the statement's core position that Ukraine deserves support and Russia should face consequences for aggression. The rep's yes vote on passage is consistent with the stated support for Ukraine's position and opposition to Russian military action.
The release opposes lifting U.S. sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund and argues that further sanctions relief for Russia would prolong the war in Ukraine. It calls for the sanctions to remain in place.
The statement opposes lifting U.S. sanctions on Russian assets and argues sanctions should remain to pressure Russia over Ukraine. The bill, which the representative voted for, authorizes seizing and transferring Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukrainian reconstruction, a measure that directly reflects the same pressure-on-Russia position. The bill covers many other subjects not addressed in the statement, so the match is strong but not complete.
The Congressional Ukraine Caucus supports Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and calls on Russia to accept it in good faith, while opposing Russia's continued military aggression and conditional approach to peace negotiations.
The statement expresses strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, defense against Russian aggression, and pursuit of a just peace. The bill provides military and economic assistance to Ukraine, including defense articles, military financing, and economic support — direct tools for Ukraine to defend itself and pursue the ceasefire from a position of strength. The rep's yes vote on supplemental Ukraine aid aligns with the statement's call to support Ukraine's sovereignty and defense. The statement does not address specific appropriations mechanisms, so the match is directionally consistent rather than granularly precise.
Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
May 5, 2026
The Congressional Ukraine Caucus supports Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and calls on Russia to accept it in good faith, while opposing Russia's continued military aggression and conditional approach to peace negotiations.
The statement expresses strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, defense against Russian aggression, and pursuit of a just peace. The bill provides military assistance and equipment to Ukraine to resist Russian aggression and establishes oversight mechanisms. The rep's yes vote on supplemental appropriations for Ukraine security assistance aligns with the statement's call to support Ukraine's defense and reject Russian aggression. The statement does not address funding mechanisms or oversight structures, but the directional alignment on supporting Ukraine's military capacity and sovereignty is clear.
The release opposes lifting U.S. sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund and argues that further sanctions relief for Russia would prolong the war in Ukraine. It calls for the sanctions to remain in place.
The statement opposes lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia and calls for sanctions to remain in place to pressure Putin, while the Ukraine Support Act imposes extensive sanctions on Russian financial institutions, energy sectors, and individuals. The representative's yes vote on passage is directionally aligned on the sanctions question, though the bill covers many provisions (lend-lease, reconstruction fund, NATO, disinformation) that the statement does not address.
The Congressional Ukraine Caucus supports Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and calls on Russia to accept it in good faith, while opposing Russia's continued military aggression and conditional approach to peace negotiations.
The statement supports Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and opposes Russia's conditional, propaganda-driven approach to peace negotiations. The bill authorizes sanctions on Russia and Iranian entities, and permits seizure of Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukrainian compensation—measures aligned with the statement's call for defending Ukraine's sovereignty and rejecting Russian aggression. However, the bill is a broad foreign policy omnibus covering multiple unrelated issues (fentanyl trafficking, TikTok, data privacy, Hamas support), and the statement does not explicitly address these other provisions. The rep's yes vote on passage is generally consistent with the pro-Ukraine, pro-sanctions stance expressed in the statement, but the bill's scope extends well beyond the ceasefire and Russia-Ukraine conflict questions the statement addresses.
Representatives Kaptur and Doggett demand that U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforce the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act by refusing entry to Russian diesel shipments and referring any attempted importations for prosecution, and they criticize the Treasury general license authorizing such imports.
The statement demands enforcement of the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act against Russian diesel imports and criticizes a Treasury license permitting them; the bill imposes extensive sanctions on Russian energy sectors and supports Ukraine, so a yes vote is directionally aligned with opposing Russian energy imports. However, the bill does not specifically address the import ban enforcement or General License 135, and the statement addresses CBP enforcement and a narrow licensing question not covered by the bill's text.
The lawmakers urge President Trump to block Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market, maintain and strengthen tariffs on Chinese vehicles, prevent Chinese-owned manufacturers from establishing U.S. operations or circumventing trade protections through Canada and Mexico, and expand restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicle technologies.
Kaptur's statement opposes Chinese market access and calls for trade protections against Chinese automakers, while the bill she voted for addresses exchange rate transparency as a tool to constrain China's economic advantages. Both reflect concern about unfair Chinese economic practices, but the bill is narrower and more indirect—it targets currency manipulation rather than direct automotive trade barriers. The vote aligns with the statement's general direction on China policy, though the bill does not directly address the automotive market access concerns emphasized in the statement.
The representatives support legislation to impose sanctions and accountability measures on Hungarian government officials who obstruct European support for Ukraine or deepen Hungary's dependence on Russian energy.
The statement supports sanctions and accountability measures targeting Hungarian officials who obstruct European support for Ukraine or deepen Hungary's reliance on Russian energy, and the bill imposes extensive sanctions on Russian energy sectors and individuals while supporting Ukraine. The rep's yes vote on passage is directionally aligned with pro-Ukraine, anti-Russia-energy-dependence goals, but the bill does not address Hungarian officials specifically and the statement's specific target differs from the bill's broader provisions.
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Medicare should be allowed to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.
“She is fighting to fully fund Medicare and Medicaid, restore Affordable Care Act tax credits, lower prescription drug prices, and protect families from surprise medical bills.”
Workers should be able to invest part of their Social Security in the stock market.
“Protect Social Security and Medicare by demanding accountability for our tax dollars and standing up to Washington politicians who want to raid the benefits seniors spent a lifetime earning”
Passage votes where Marcy Kaptur broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Kaptur Announces $2.2 Million Award to Bolster Transportation Safety Across Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Sandusky Counties
Position: The release announces $2.19 million in federal Safe Streets and Roads for All funding for four Northwest Ohio counties to support transportation safety planning and implementation, and notes the congresswoman's prior advocacy for the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that created the program.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that four Northwest Ohio counties will receive a total of $2,190,000 through the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Sandusky counties will all receive funding to support the planning and implementation of several transportation safety efforts.
“Safer and more accessible transportation infrastructure will keep our families and businesses connected to the people and places that drive Northwest Ohio forward,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “This award improves more than just infrastructure—it protects lives and provides for thoughtful study and analysis of transportation issues that affect our entire region. By working together with Federal investments, our local communities are better equipped to deliver actionable change and identify future opportunities for growth.”
"The 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant will make a real difference on the rural roads that Sandusky County residents depend on every day," said Sandusky County Engineer Carlos Baez, PE, PS. "Our county's two-lane roads often have narrow shoulders, sharp curves, and limited lighting, and those conditions contribute to serious and fatal crashes. These funds will let us identify proven safety measures at places where they're needed most, so farmers, commuters, school buses, and families can all get where they're going safely."
"The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant is a significant investment in the safety of everyone who travels Lucas County's roadways, whether they're driving, walking, biking, or riding transit," said Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski, PE, PS. "These funds will allow us to move forward identifying proven safety improvements at the locations where they're needed most, working alongside our partners in Sandusky, Wood, and Ottawa Counties. Our goal is simple: to reduce serious crashes and make sure every resident gets home safely."
The Safer Streets and Roads for All program funds critical projects across the nation that prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. In Northwest Ohio, the awards will be used to institute a real-time railroad crossing information system integrated with 911 dispatch, conduct road safety audits, measure crash data, and assess agricultural vehicle conflicts, among others.
Congresswoman Kaptur prioritizes bringing home funds that make Northwest Ohio stronger and safer. In December 2025, she secured a total of $1,275,370 in USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All awards benefitting Lucas County, Ottawa County, and Sandusky County. In 2024, she secured $24.5 Million in awards from the same program for Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Sandusky counties. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program is made possible through the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for which Congresswoman Kaptur strongly advocated.
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Ukraine Caucus Leaders Demand Customs & Border Protection Enforce Federal Law
Position: Representatives Kaptur and Doggett demand that U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforce the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act by refusing entry to Russian diesel shipments and referring any attempted importations for prosecution, and they criticize the Treasury general license authorizing such imports.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), senior appropriator and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), senior member of the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee and active member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, demanded US Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott enforce federal sanctions law prohibiting the import and sale of Russian diesel in the United States and refer any attempted importations for prosecution.
“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,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “We expect to see US Customs and Border Protection turn these Russian tankers away at the border.”
“A Putin diesel tanker is en route to reach an American port in early November. Any business, considering complicity in violating federal law should consider the consequences. Those who import, purchase, or transport banned Russian diesel engage in unlawful conduct. They can expect prompt congressional investigation and eventual prosecution," said Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37). "Trump’s illegal sanctions waiver may protect his pal Putin but will not protect Americans who engage in criminal conduct."
On October 9th, after a call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General License 135, authorizing the sale, delivery, offloading, and “importation into the United States” of Russian diesel through April 7, 2027. Now, three vessels carrying roughly 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel are expected to arrive next week.
This shipment directly violates the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, which passed the House 413–9 and the Senate unanimously, and was signed into law on April 8, 2022. Under the law, there is a strict ban on the importation of all Russian energy products classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which includes diesel. The law allows the ban to end only if the President certifies that Russia has ended its war on terms Ukraine accepts, after consulting Congress and giving it 90 days to object. The President has done none of this.
In response to the approaching vessels, the Members are demanding CBP enforce federal law and refer any attempted importation of Russian diesel for prosecution.
You can read their letter by clicking here or reading below:
The Honorable Rodney S. Scott
Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20229
Dear Commissioner Scott:
As Members of Congress, including the sponsor of the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act (Public Law 117-109), we write regarding Russian diesel now bound for American ports. According to press reports, the Agioi Fanendes loaded roughly 40,000 metric tons of diesel at the Russian port of Primorsk and listed the Port of New York and New Jersey as its destination, with arrival expected around November 7. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the agency charged with enforcing the import prohibitions Congress enacts. We urge you to enforce this one.
The law is clear. Section 2 of the Act bans the importation into the United States of all Russian Federation products classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which includes diesel. Section 3 provides the only way to lift that ban: the President must consult with Congress, submit a report, and certify that Russia has reached an agreement to withdraw its forces and end hostilities that Ukraine accepts, poses no immediate military threat to any NATO member, and recognizes the right of Ukrainians to choose their own government. Congress then has 90 days to disapprove. None of these steps has been taken, and Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
General License 135, issued by the Treasury Department at President Trump's direction after his call with Vladimir Putin, purports to authorize these imports but cannot set aside a prohibition Congress wrote into statute. Any Russian diesel brought into the United States is imported contrary to law.
Those who take part face serious criminal exposure. Under 18 U.S.C. § 545, anyone who knowingly imports merchandise contrary to law, or who "receives, conceals, buys, sells, or in any manner facilitates the transportation, concealment, or sale of such merchandise after importation," knowing it was imported contrary to law, may be imprisoned for up to 20 years. Fines can reach $250,000 for an individual and $500,000 for a company, or twice the gross gain from the transaction. The merchandise, or its value, is subject to forfeiture.
That reach is broad. It extends beyond the importer of record to:
buyers and sellers of the fuel, including traders and brokers;
customs brokers who file the entry;
terminal and storage operators that receive or hold it;
pipeline, barge, rail, and truck carriers that move it inland; and
distributors and wholesalers that buy or resell it.
Prosecution under § 545 may be brought up to five years after the offense.
The stakes are real. Reuters valued the first 300,000 tons of diesel Russia has promised at roughly $400 million. At that price, the up to 4.8 million tons President Trump announced after speaking with Putin would be worth more than $6 billion, and the single cargo aboard the Agioi Fanendes more than $50 million. Every sale strengthens the Russian economy that finances Putin's war against Ukraine.
Americans would get almost nothing in return. The Agioi Fanendes cargo amounts to roughly 300,000 barrels, less than three hours of fuel for the U.S. transportation sector, according to Energy Information Administration data. Even the full 4.8 million tons would cover less than two weeks.
Given the expected arrival dates, we ask that you respond to the following questions immediately:
Has CBP received any entry filing or advance notice for a vessel carrying Russian-origin diesel, including the Agioi Fanendes? If so, who is the importer of record, and who are the consignee and customs broker?
What instructions has CBP given its port directors, including at the Port of New York and New Jersey, on the entry of Russian-origin chapter 27 products?
Has CBP received direction from the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security, or the White House to admit these products? If so, please provide it.
Will CBP refuse entry to, and seize, Russian-origin diesel imported contrary to the Act? If not, under what legal authority would CBP admit it?
Will CBP issue guidance to the trade community making clear that these imports remain prohibited by statute, and that anyone who imports, buys, sells, or facilitates the sale of this fuel may face criminal penalties of up to 20 years in prison, substantial fines, and forfeiture?
Will CBP refer any attempted importation of Russian-origin diesel to Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice?
Congress enacted this ban, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to deny Putin the resources to wage his war. No one who handles this fuel should be under any illusion about the risks. We urge CBP to enforce the law as written.
Sincerely,
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Energy
Kaptur, DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Weighing Further Sanctions Relief for Putin, Russia
Position: The release opposes lifting U.S. sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund and argues that further sanctions relief for Russia would prolong the war in Ukraine. It calls for the sanctions to remain in place.
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee released the following statement after reports that the Trump Administration is considering lifting sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund:
“Days after waiving the sanctions meant to pressure Vladimir Putin, the Trump Administration is now considering freeing the Kremlin’s most important financial tools: the Russian Direct Investment Fund. This multi-Billion-dollar fund is run by Putin’s handpicked envoy, and it exists only to put money in the hands of people Putin wants to influence. It was sanctioned by the Biden Administration in the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and since, the fund’s objectives have not changed. What has changed is that the Kremlin has found an administration more than willing to make a deal. New York Times reporting found Russian officials pushed for this relief during talks over the fund’s role in shipping Russian diesel to the United States.
“Further sanctions relief for Russia will not end the war in Ukraine. It only emboldens Putin and gives him the resources to prolong this conflict. Ukrainian families are still living under Russian attacks. The United States must stand with them, but instead President Trump seems intent on throwing lifelines to their invader.
“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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Energy
Kaptur, Finstad, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect US Pork Producers from Animal Disease
Position: The release supports H.R. 10911, bipartisan legislation to formally establish a voluntary USDA certification program (US Swine Health Improvement Plan) to prevent, detect, and respond to swine diseases such as African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever, modeled on the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced H.R. 10911, the US Swine Health Improvement Plan Act alongside Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01). The legislation is also cosponsored by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02). This bipartisan bill would formally establish a voluntary US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory program to be known as the US Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) to certify that herds at pork farms and pig breeding facilities across the country meet strong health standards. The goal is to prevent, detect, and respond to animal diseases such as African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever, which have appeared in recent years in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
“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,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. “We are also helping US pork producers reach international markets, and, most importantly, we are protecting the economic livelihood of family farms, including those I represent across Northwest Ohio.”
“I’m proud to represent one of the top pork-producing congressional districts in the country,” said Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee. “This critical, bipartisan legislation to formally establish the US Swine Health Improvement Plan will ensure our pork producers in southern Minnesota and across the country have the support and resources they need to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I remain committed to ensuring our farmers and producers have the tools they need to succeed.”
“North Carolina is the third-largest hog-producing state in the country. Our swine industry is a large part of the state’s agricultural economy and food supply," said Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee. "A voluntary US Department of Agriculture framework for animal disease monitoring and herd health certification can help farmers and allow for a more timely response to disease outbreaks in order to protect our economy and food supply."
This House bill complements a Senate measure, S. 4893, introduced earlier this year by Senator Jon Husted of Ohio and builds on a pilot program the swine industry launched several years ago with USDA funding and State animal health officials’ support. The program follows the model of the National Poultry Improvement Plan, which has protected the poultry industry for more than 90 years from diseases such as avian influenza or the bird flu that affected Ohio in late 2024 and 2025. Today, 38 States take part in this voluntary swine health improvement pilot program. The legislation would formally authorize the program in Federal law, set funding levels for it over the next five years, and direct USDA to establish an advisory committee to recommend how the program should be administered. The advisory committee would also study broader swine health challenges and recommend how the Federal Government can help the swine industry and States respond when problems arise. By strengthening and expanding the piloted US Swine Health Improvement Plan, Congress can help swine facilities obtain health certifications and improve the marketability of domestic pork products.
The legislation is supported by the Ohio Pork Council, whose representatives recently met with Congresswoman Kaptur to discuss the importance of preventing animal disease outbreaks and the success of the pilot program, and by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).
“On our farms, protecting pig health is a responsibility we take seriously every day,” said Jarred Black, Ohio pork producer and Ohio Pork Council President. “Disease preparedness also requires coordination across farms, state lines, and government agencies. Establishing permanent authority for US SHIP would strengthen that partnership. We thank Congresswoman Kaptur for helping move this producer priority forward.”
“Funding and formalizing the US Swine Health Improvement Plan are key to strengthening the health of our Nation’s swine herd,” said Pat Hord, NPPC President-elect and Ohio pork producer from Bucyrus, Ohio. “A formal advisory committee will help ensure that producer and industry expertise inform US SHIP’s implementation and continued improvement, supporting a science-based approach to disease prevention and animal health. We appreciate Representatives Kaptur, Finstad, and Davis for recognizing the value of collaboration between producers and the federal government in protecting the future of American family farms and pork production.”
Ohio’s 9th Congressional District ranks in the top sixth of all Congressional districts nationwide in hog and pig sales value, totaling more than $37 Million across 139 farms. More broadly, the legislation supports Ohio’s approximately 2,500 pig farmers who raise pigs on more than 3,500 farms statewide. Many of these are family farms in Northwest Ohio, including the Vennekotter family farms that Congresswoman Kaptur visited last week in Putnam County.
Congresswoman Kaptur is working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to include this legislation in any final Farm Bill that may be negotiated and passed by the end of the year. She also supports a pending rulemaking proposed by USDA to formalize the program in Federal regulations, which the legislation she has introduced would require be done by the Administration within one year.
A full copy of the bill text can be found by clicking here.
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Kaptur Announces $1 Million US DOJ Investment in Lucas County's Smart Reentry Demonstration Initiative
Position: The release announces a $1 million federal award for a reentry housing and case management initiative in Lucas County and states support for helping formerly incarcerated individuals secure housing and employment.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced an award of $1 Million for the Smart Reentry Demonstration Initiative in Lucas County. The Lucas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will receive the award through the US Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and allocate it for the Smart Reentry Demonstration Initiative in Lucas County that helps former inmates reenter the community by addressing the housing instability faced by individuals who are released from state prisons.
“Every individual deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life and return to their community with the support and resources needed to succeed,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “I am proud to support Lucas County’s Smart Reentry Demonstration Initiative, which will address housing instability, expand access to employment, and provide comprehensive case management for individuals returning home from state prisons. By helping participants secure transitional housing and build pathways to long-term stability, this initiative will reduce the rate of repeated offenses and strengthen public safety across Northwest Ohio. I look forward to seeing the lasting impact of this effort as we work to ensure that our returning neighbors have a meaningful opportunity for a successful fresh start.”
“This federal investment through Second Chance Act (SCA) funding strengthens our community’s ability to support returning citizens with the stable housing and coordinated services they need to safely and successfully reintegrate into our community,” said Holly Matthews, Executive Director, Toledo Lucas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. “We are grateful for this opportunity to advance a data‑driven model that reduces recidivism, improves public safety, and expands long‑term housing stability in Lucas County.”
“When people commit a crime, and then serve their time, it is in our community's best interest to help them become productive returning citizens,” said Judge Tim Kuhlman, Chair, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. “This grant will help us help them to be successful.”
This initiative aims to place approximately 30 individuals annually in transitional housing through a master-leasing model while providing comprehensive case management services. Participants will be selected based on assessments indicating a moderate to high risk of reoffending. Through individualized, comprehensive support including workforce development and employment placement services, participants will be assisted in securing and maintaining stable employment with the goal of transitioning to permanent housing within 6–9 months.
Supporting individuals who are released from prison and easing their transition into our communities has remained a strong priority for Congresswoman Kaptur. In 2024, she secured a total of $678,332 to the Lucas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to support individuals with substance use disorders through treatment alternatives to incarceration, expanded access to resources, and community partnerships that reduce recidivism and promote recovery.
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Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Costa, Panetta, Kelly, Tillis, and Slotkin Urge Pentagon to Restore and Expand Starshield Access for Ukraine
Position: The lawmakers urge the Department of Defense to expand its Starshield contract and restore and maintain Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite communications at unlimited speed and full geographic coverage, and to evaluate Defense Production Act Title I authorities to guarantee reliable service.
Read in the Washington Post: Ukraine says satellite access still restricted despite Trump saying otherwise
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Congressman Jim Costa (CA- 21), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), alongside US Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), urged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense (DoD) to expand its Starshield contract and restore Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite communications following recent disruptions. They specifically called for renewing unlimited-speed service to ensure Ukraine has the capacity it needs. The lawmakers also pressed the DoD to evaluate its authorities under the Defense Production Act to guarantee continued, reliable access.
“Ukrainian forces depend on these services for command and control, intelligence sharing, battlefield communications, and the operation of unmanned systems," the lawmakers wrote. “Any degradation in service, including reduced connection speeds, restricted geographic coverage, or interruptions in access, undermines Ukraine's military effectiveness and provides Russian forces with an operational advantage that will extend the conflict and put more civilians in harm's way.”
The lawmakers called on DoD to maintain the geographic coverage Ukraine needs for its lawful military operations, including over Russian territory, and to ensure any transition from commercial Starlink to government-contracted Starshield happens without interruption: “Decisions regarding service availability, coverage, and performance should not be left solely to the discretion of a private provider when they have direct consequences for Ukraine's ability to defend itself.”
In addition, the lawmakers urged DoD to evaluate its authorities under Title I of the Defense Production Act, which allows the federal government to require companies to give priority to government orders: “These authorities should be considered alongside existing contractual mechanisms to ensure that Ukraine maintains reliable access to the bandwidth, service levels, and geographic coverage required for its lawful military operations.”
“The United States and Europe have made significant investments in Ukraine's defense because of how a Russian victory would put our security at risk. Those investments should not be undermined by preventable disruptions to the communications infrastructure on which Ukrainian forces depend,” the lawmakers concluded.
Click here to read the full text of the letter.
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Kaptur Announces $50 Million in Federal Railroad Administration Investment in Rail Infrastructure for Northwest Ohio Rail Infrastructure
Position: The release announces federal CRISI grants totaling nearly $50 million for rail infrastructure in Northwest Ohio, including rehabilitation of the Toledo Swing Bridge and track upgrades in Williams County. It expresses support for rail investment and freight rail safety.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced investments of nearly $50 Million in Rail Infrastructure for Northwest Ohio. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway will receive a $43.5 Million award through the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The award will be used to make improvements to the Toledo Swing Bridge over the Maumee River. Congresswoman Kaptur, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, and representatives from the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway will hold a press conference Monday in Toledo to announce further details related to this major funding award. In addition, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) will receive a $5.6 Million FRA CRISI award to be used to update track infrastructure along a section of the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in Williams County.
“Our railways are a crucial mode of transportation connecting our region, the industrial heartland of America, to markets around the world,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “I am thrilled to see this investment in railways here in Northwest Ohio. Access to strong and safe rail infrastructure is vital for trade across the Great Lakes Region, connecting us to global markets. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company is an important part of our economy, moving tens of thousands of freight cars each year. I look forward to seeing how their improvements bolster trade and increase rail safety for years to come.”
"The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is glad to see that the rehabilitation of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Bridge over the Maumee River will be moving forward with the assistance of the CRISI program,” said Thomas Winston, President & CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. “This project not only improves the efficiency of railroad operations in the port area but also improves the reliability of the functionality of the bridge, making it safer and reducing potential delays for maritime traffic moving though the area."
"The Toledo Swing Bridge Project will be a landmark effort to modernize the capacity and safety of a critical piece of infrastructure on the Wheeling. This bridge has been a chokepoint in our rail operation," said Nick Strub, Director of Engineering Services at The Wheeling. "We thank the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Ohio Rail Development Commission, and Congresswoman Kaptur for their support and advocacy to secure the $43,550,000 grant.”
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway’s award seeks to rehabilitate and modernize the Toledo Swing Bridge over the Maumee River. This includes the rehabilitation of eight of the eleven bridge spans and replacing timber fender systems on the bridge. Upon completion, the upgrades will increase the bridge’s capacity to support up to 286,000-pound railcars.
“I am thrilled that the Ohio Rail Development Commission is the recipient of this tremendous investment in rail infrastructure,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). The Indiana Northeastern Railroad Company operates over 100-miles of track throughout our region, and today’s award will allow them to improve parts of that track right here in Northwest Ohio. By making our rail systems safer, we are creating more jobs and increasing the trade that flows through our community. When our railroads are stronger, our nation is stronger.”
“We are grateful to the Federal Railroad Administration for selecting these crucial projects to receive federal funding,” said Ohio Rail Development Commission Executive Director Matthew Dietrich. “These investments directly deliver on our commitment to upgrading vital infrastructure, enhancing safety, and strengthening freight service reliability across Northwest Ohio.”
The Ohio Rail Development Commission’s award will be used to improve sections of track on the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in Williams County. Improvements will be made to extend sidings, replace rail, and resurface track along nine miles of the rail system.
Creating reliable, efficient, and affordable transportation for people and products remains a strong priority for Congresswoman Kaptur. In 2024, she secured a total of $18.57 Million in FRA awards for the Northern Ohio & Western Railway and the Napoleon, Defiance, & Western Railway. These two awards were made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, of which Kaptur was a staunch advocate as it moved through Congress.
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Kaptur, Murray: As Families Pay More & More for Energy, Reports Show Trump Energy Department Withholding Billions and Playing Politics
Position: Representatives Kaptur and Murray criticize the Trump Administration for withholding and cancelling Department of Energy funds appropriated by Congress for grid upgrades, home energy savings, and power generation, and call for the funding to be released to the intended projects.
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement on the Trump Administration holding back or cutting off Billions of dollars Congress provided the Department of Energy to bring new energy online and lower Americans’ energy costs. Four recent reports detail how, over the last 18 months, President Trump’s policies have raised energy costs for families and delayed and defunded critical energy investments.
“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. Congress gave the Department of Energy tens of Billions of dollars to build out the power grid and cut the costs that families pay to heat and cool their homes. But the Trump Administration is still holding that money back and letting politics decide which projects survive. This President’s corruption is already sending Americans’ energy bills higher. The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. We will keep pressing until this money reaches the projects and families it was meant for,” said Kaptur and Murray.
Congress provided funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the annual Energy and Water Development appropriations bills for a variety of cost-cutting energy investments. The funding supports power lines, grid upgrades, home energy savings, and bringing more power online. But starting in January 2025, the Trump Administration froze funds for energy programs and kept them frozen after Kaptur and Murray demanded answers. The Department announced the cancellation of 24 awards worth $3.7 Billion in May 2025 and another 321 worth nearly $8 Billion on October 1, 2025. In July 2026, the Department’s lawyers admitted in court that the October cancellations were based solely on the politics of each recipient’s state.
Four reports released recently show the Department of Energy is failing to spend money Congress provided—driving up Americans’ costs—and it is letting politics drive its decisions:
Recent analysis from Energy Innovation, which includes state-level impacts, found that the Trump Administration’s energy policy changes since January 2025, including the Department’s cancellation of hydrogen hub funding, will cost households an additional $920 Billion for energy from 2026 through 2040, or about $6,500 more in energy costs per household.
The Department of Energy Alumni Network and Lawyers for Good Government reported that a year after the Department cancelled hundreds of awards, 61 percent of terminated awards remain in limbo, 69 percent of the awards the Department said it would keep have received negligible funding in the past six months, and another 1,731 projects worth $3.9 Billion have heard nothing from the Department.
The Natural Resources Defense Council published internal Department records, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, indicating that DOE’s committee reviewing awards for termination was made up entirely of political appointees and Department of Government Efficiency staff. This follows DOE’s earlier admission in court that its decision to cancel energy projects “was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state.”
The EFI Foundation found that 94 percent of the $57.5 Billion Congress provided DOE through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has still not reached recipients, and $29.3 Billion, or 51 percent, has not been legally committed to any project.
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Kaptur Announces Additional Federal Funds for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in Oak Harbor
Position: The release welcomes a federal loan to Vistra Corp. to modernize nuclear plants, including Davis-Besse, citing grid capacity, jobs, and ratepayer protection. It also calls for continued accountability regarding the plant's former owner and advocates for the Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act.
Oak Harbor, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, welcomed the Department of Energy’s announcement of a Federal loan of up to $4.2 Billion to Vistra Corp. to modernize three nuclear power plants, including the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The investment will increase reliable power generation and grid capacity across Northern Ohio. At Davis-Besse, the project is expected to add 80 Megawatts of generating capacity and extend the reactor’s operating life by 25 years.
“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,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09).
Kaptur emphasized the need for continued accountability and ratepayer protection following the plant’s history under its former owner, FirstEnergy, and the corruption associated with Ohio House Bill 6. She continues to advocate for her Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act, which would seek to return funds improperly taken from ratepayers and prioritize future Federal investment in communities harmed by utility misconduct.
Kaptur also highlighted Federal investments in the region’s nuclear workforce. In April, the US Department of Energy awarded $19.2 Million to the University of Toledo for the Great Lakes Partnership to Enhance the Nuclear Workforce, under a new national nuclear workforce training program Congresswoman Kaptur created. The initiative, in partnership with Vistra, UToledo, the University of Michigan, Owens Community College, IBEW, and others, is a first of its kind industry commitment to develop workforce training and nuclear reactor safety credentials for current and future workers.
“These efforts are interconnected: delivering ratepayer justice, moving toward a new energy future, training a workforce focused on safety, and upgrading Davis-Besse to meet growing electricity demand,” Congresswoman Kaptur concluded.
The Vistra projects at Davis-Besse, the Perry nuclear facility in Ohio, and Beaver Valley in Pennsylvania are expected to preserve nearly 4 Gigawatts of reliable baseload power, add 433 Megawatts of new nuclear capacity, support approximately 3,000 project-related jobs, and preserve thousands of permanent jobs across the region. Davis-Besse, which began operating in 1977, was acquired by Vistra from FirstEnergy in 2024 and currently employs approximately 530 workers.
As Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, Congresswoman Kaptur continues to oversee DOE programs supporting power generation, grid modernization, nuclear safety, and ratepayer protection in Northern Ohio.
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Energy
Kaptur Announces Over $5.5 Million Federal Investment in UToledo Research
Position: The release announces $5,559,857 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awards to University of Toledo medical research projects and states that federal investment in medical and scientific research is critical to new innovations.
Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that several University of Toledo research projects will receive awards from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. In total, $5,559,857 will be awarded to fuel the pursuit of understanding across many disciplines of medical research.
“Our region is privileged to have an institution like University of Toledo that is committed to furthering medical knowledge for the benefit of all,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “As a recently designated R1 Research Institution, UToledo’s extremely talented scientists and medical professionals lead the way in pioneering research. Federal investments in medical and scientific research are critical to new innovations, and I am honored to have helped secure today’s awards. I look forward to seeing the many impacts of the University of Toledo’s research in our Northwest Ohio communities and beyond in the years to come.”
The awards include:
$401,618 for research on the relationship between gut bacteria and blood pressure regulation under Dr. Tao Yang
$249,000 for research on the Zika virus’s harm to blood-retinal barriers under Dr. Sneha Singh
$455,827 for research on opioid toxicity in the human body under Dr. Issac Schiefer
$561,300 for research on bone marrow blood cell development and its effects on diseases like leukemia and lymphoma under Dr. Fan Dong
$768,796 for research on Lyme disease prevention under Dr. Mark Wooten
$1,675,569 for breast cancer research under Dr. Jianmin Zhang
$496,344 for research on developing pancreatic cancer therapies under Dr. Shi-He Liu
$448,793 for research on early cell development in the reproductive process under Dr. Tomer Avidor-Reiss
$502,610 for research on arthritis and spinal disc degeneration under Dr. Mohammad Yunus Ansari
As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur is dedicated to securing bipartisan support and funding for Northwest Ohio communities. She has also been instrumental in delivering Federal support to the UToledo’s research efforts, a major factor in its recent recognition as an R1, top-tier university for Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. In August 2026, she announced over $1.8 Million in National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology research awards and nearly $4 Million in US Department of Health and Human Services awards for the university.
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Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAWLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, and worker protections in manufacturing and related sectors.AI$10,000
2.SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)Labor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the Service Employees International Union — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, prevailing wages, and worker protections.AI$10,000
3.POLITICAL EDUCATION PATTERNS POLITICAL ARM INTL UN2 contributions$10,000
4.NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (CORNPAC)2 contributions$10,000
5.LA BAMBA PAC2 contributions$10,000
6.INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATIONLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for International Longshoremen's Association — backs candidates supporting port workers, maritime labor protections, and infrastructure investment.AI$10,000
7.INT'L ASSN OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS PAC (SMART)2 contributions$10,000
8.GROWTH ENERGY PAC2 contributions$10,000
9.FAIR SHOT PACIdeological2 contributionsProgressive-aligned PAC — backs candidates and causes focused on economic opportunity and reducing inequality.AI$10,000
10.EMPLOYEES OF RTX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.NO EMPLOYER$139,674
2.SELF$97,272
3.INSIGHT PARTNERS$21,000
4.CENTERVIEW PARTNERS$14,000
5.DE SHAW & CO$14,000
6.BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$14,000
7.SI, LLC$10,500
8.PARKER STEEL COMPANY$8,500
9.UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO$8,450
10.CMDC$7,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
