{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"OH\" and year = 2022 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-announces-winner-2022-congressional-app-challenge", "Rep. Brown Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional App Challenge", "2022-12-30", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement announcing the Eleventh District of Ohio\u2019s winner of the Congressional App Challenge, a design competition that focuses on innovation in computer science and programming. Shaker Heights High School student Tyler Bordeaux designed the winning program, BetterSelf: an app that aims to make philosophy more accessible and habitual with the goal of improving the daily lives and mindsets of users.\n\n\u201cMy heartiest congratulations to Tyler Bordeaux for winning the 2022 Congressional App Challenge!\u201d said Rep. Shontel Brown. \u201cThis yearly competition fosters innovation and shines a light on some of the brightest young minds in Northeastern Ohio. Our country's future depends on such quality educational opportunities that build on their unique skills, especially in STEM fields. It will be exciting to see what Tyler and other Northeastern Ohio students accomplish in the years to come as they continue to expand and enhance the impact of technology on our lives.\u201d\n\nThe winner of the competition will have the honor of being featured in a video display in the U.S. Capitol Building and on the Congressional App Challenge website.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge was created to promote an understanding of computer science and inspire our young people to engage in programming. This competition exposes the coming generation to some of the incredibly rewarding careers and skills in STEM. Since its inception, the competition has inspired over 40,000 across all 50 states to channel their innovative ideas for Congress.\n\nMore information about the Congressional App Challenge is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-banking-bill-signed-into-law", "Beatty Banking Bill Signed into Law", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, President Biden signed H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The bill included legislation authored by U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03), the Fair Hiring in Banking Act (H.R. 5911).\n\nThe bipartisan Fair Hiring in Banking Act would expand job opportunities in banking and financial institutions to certain justice-involved individuals. Under current law dating from the 1950s, people with criminal records are prohibited from working in a federally insured financial institution like a bank or credit union unless they can get a waiver from the government, even for misdemeanors like shoplifting or minor drug possession. Beatty\u2019s legislation would shorten the lifetime ban to a more effective and inclusive seven-year ban. This exemption would not apply to individuals convicted of major financial offenses like bank fraud or money laundering.\n\n\u201c78 million Americans have a criminal record \u2013 that\u2019s one out of every four of our neighbors, friends, and family members,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cUnfortunately, even long after paying their debt, these millions of justice-involved individuals are often shut out of employment opportunities. My soon-to-be law will provide access to quality jobs in the financial services industry, while giving banks and credit unions access to a previously unavailable workforce. This is not just an economic issue; it is a social justice issue, as Black American are incarcerated at a rate five times higher than their White counterparts and are disproportionately kept from working in the financial sector.\u201d\n\nSupported by the National Bankers Association, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the Bank Policy Institute, and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU), the bill included in the NDAA now signed into law by President Biden.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-delivers-for-central-ohio-in-time-for-the-holidays", "Beatty Delivers for Central Ohio in Time for the Holidays", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "December 23, 2022\n\nSecures over $18.5 million for healthcare facilities, transportation projects, community centers, workforce training, and other projects throughout Franklin County\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined bipartisan colleagues in passing a historic omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 2617). Included in the legislation was $18.5+ million in funding for fifteen community projects located in Franklin County.\n\n\u201cI am tremendously proud to have secured key federal dollars for community projects that will directly benefit the people of Ohio\u2019s 3rd District,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cOver the past year, my office has worked closely with community stakeholders to determine where investment would be maximized across Franklin County, and today that work finally bears fruit. Over $18.5 million is set to go to protect the most vulnerable, provide more economic opportunity, and improve quality of life in our communities. These funds are proof that Democrats don\u2019t just promise, we deliver.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, Beatty secured the investment of:\n\n$510,000 for A Kid Again, Columbus, OH for increasing access to therapeutic events for children, including the purchase of equipment\n\n$4,500,000 for the Battery Innovation Laboratory and Education Center at the Ohio State University\n\n$750,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio - J. Ashburn Jr. Boys & Girls Club Renovations\n\n$1,585,000 for the City of Reynoldsburg - East Main Street Phase II\n\n$1,000,000 for Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for informational and financial resources to assist residents and achieve economic self-sufficiency\n\n$1,000,000 for Directions for Youth & Families - Crittenton Community Center\n\n$2,000,000 for Franklin County - Ferris Road Corridor\n\n$975,000 for LifeCare Alliance for facilities and equipment\n\n$3,000,000 for Rickenbacker Area Mobility Center\n\n$475,000 for Service! Relief Effort for Hospitality Workers for job skills training and supportive services\n\n$400,000 for the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio Outreach and Education at OhioHealth\n\n$650,000 for the Solar Workforce Training Lab\n\n$500,000 for The Edna Building Renovation\n\n$204,800 for the National Veteran Memorial and Museum Operating Corporation, Columbus, OH for graduate-level instruction to veterans, including scholarships\n\n$1,000,000 for Zora's House\n\nOther legislative priorities contained in the omnibus bill include:\n\n$388 million to create 21,500+ affordable housing units for low-income families, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and the elderly and disabled.\n\nA $500 increase to the maximum Pell Grant award.\n\nA record $118.7 billion to provide medical care to our nation\u2019s veterans.\n\nThe first funding increase for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) since FY10 with $299 million, +$25 million over FY22.\n\n$700 million for Violence Against Women Act prevention and prosecution programs, a 21% increase over the previous year.\n\n$207 million, $27 million over FY22, each for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-passes-2023-federal-funding-bills-kaptur-secures-39m-15", "Congress Passes 2023 Federal Funding Bills, Kaptur Secures $39M for 15 Community Projects", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "December 23, 2022\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee \u2013 released the following statement after the House and Senate passed omnibus appropriations legislation that includes $39 million in federal funding she secured for 15 community-led projects. The legislation will now be sent to the President to be signed into law.\n\nToday, the House and Senate passed omnibus appropriations legislation to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023. As part of the omnibus appropriations legislation, Rep. Kaptur secured $39 million in federal funding to support 15 community-led projects across Ohio\u2019s 9th Congressional District.\n\n\u201cThrough the collaborative work of Republicans and Democrats, Congress is responsibly delivering critical investments in the services and programs people depend on,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cWe\u2019re investing in education, infrastructure, and energy; improving healthcare and housing; expanding care for veterans and pay for servicemembers; and helping create good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. We\u2019re also serving as a reliable federal partner by securing $39 million for an array of community-led projects that will lower costs, revitalize neighborhoods, equip police officers and first responders with the latest tools, and prepare students and workers for in-demand careers of the future. As we prepare for a new Congress in the new year, I look forward to working in a bipartisan manner to continue building progress in Northwest Ohio and across America.\u201d\n\nRep. Kaptur\u2019s community-led project funding\n\nLISC Toledo & Toledo Urban Foundation \u2013 Community Center and Consumer Financial Counseling Hub\n\n$3M for LISC Toledo and the Toledo Urban Foundation to build additional space at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union which will facilitate increased access to financial products, services, and education\n\nToledo Department of Police \u2013 Enhanced Portable Radio Equipment\n\n$1.25M for the Toledo Police Department to acquire new, state of the art portable two-way radios for officers and patrolmen \u2013 replacing obsolete equipment\n\nCity of Toledo \u2013 Englewood-Junction Workforce Development, Training Center, Neighborhood Revitalization\n\n$4M for the City of Toledo to support the revitalization of the Junction and Englewood neighborhoods through initiatives focused on economic development, workforce training, and construction and preservation of affordable housing\n\nLucas County Land Reutilization Corporation \u2013 St. Anthony\u2019s Redevelopment\n\n$4M for the Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation to redevelop the vacant St. Anthony\u2019s building in the Junction neighborhood into a community space\n\nCenter for Innovative Food Technology \u2013 Smart Kitchen Entrepreneurial Training & Production Facility\n\n$1.1M for the Center for Innovative Food Technology to establish a community kitchen space that will empower aspiring food entrepreneurs to learn new skills and train for a career in the food industry\n\nMaumee Valley Habitat for Humanity & Toledo Design Collective \u2013 Neighborhood Revitalization\n\n$2.5M for Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and Toledo Design Collective to support the revitalization of the Junction and East Toledo neighborhoods through the construction and preservation of affordable housing\n\nBoard of Lucas County Commissioners \u2013 Unsewered Areas of Curtice-Williston, OH\n\n$2.5M for the Board of Lucas County Commissioners to provide a reliable sanitary sewer system in the unsewered areas of Curtice-Williston \u2013 lowering ratepayers\u2019 utility costs and reducing untreated sewage discharge into the community and Lake Erie\n\nCity of Port Clinton \u2013 Phase 1 Sewer & Waterline Improvements\n\n$3.45M for the City of Port Clinton to improve sewer infrastructure \u2013 lowering ratepayers\u2019 utility costs and reducing sewage discharge into Lake Erie\n\nSandusky State Theatre \u2013 Historic Restoration and Reimagined Upgrades\n\n$3M for Sandusky State Theatre to restore the historic auditorium and expand stage programming after previously suffering extensive storm damage\n\nOhio Aerospace Institute & University of Toledo \u2013 Hydrogen Academic Programs to Enhance the Hydrogen Economy\n\n$3M for the University of Toledo \u2013 in partnership with the Ohio Aerospace Institute, Owens Community College, and Northwest State Community College \u2013 to help develop Northern Ohio into a clean nuclear hydrogen hub\n\nUniversity of Toledo \u2013 Health Sciences Bioresearch Lab\n\n$6.9M for the University of Toledo to renovate and enhance existing workspaces to house cutting-edge research and enhance the University\u2019s ability to compete for national funding and expand research into how intestinal microbiomes impact cardiovascular disease, mental health, obesity, and more\n\nFuture Plans \u2013 Great Lakes Career Corridor Project\n\n$1M for Future Plans to launch the Great Lakes Career Corridor Project that will provide students and worker from Lorain to Toledo with pathways to good-paying careers in in-demand fields\n\nUniversity of Toledo Medical College \u2013 MRI Machine to Advance Neurological Research\n\n$1M for the University of Toledo Medical College to acquire a dedicated research MRI machine to support physician scientists in addressing the needs of patients across Northwest Ohio, including rural areas outside the city center\n\nNeighborhood Health Association of Toledo \u2013 Downtown Community Pharmacy\n\n$1M for the Neighborhood Health Association of Toledo to develop a Downtown Toledo pharmacy that that will provide residents \u2013 particularly the uninsured and underinsured \u2013 lifesaving medication in an accessible location\n\nToledo Tomorrow \u2013 Regional Educational Partnership to Advance Early Childhood Reading\n\n$1.1M for Toledo Tomorrow to aid children and students attain reading proficiency \u2013 addressing a major need with over 50 percent of local third grade students failing reading proficiency tests\n\nHighlights of the omnibus appropriations legislation\n\nEnergy and Water Development\n\nToledo Harbor operations and maintenance: $6.6M\n\nPort Clinton Harbor operations and maintenance: $1M\n\nSandusky Harbor operations and maintenance: $1M\n\nHuron Harbor operations and maintenance: $1.5M\n\nVermilion Harbor operations and maintenance: $1M\n\nLorain Harbor operations and maintenance: $966K\n\nCleveland Harbor operations and maintenance: $10.9M\n\nGreat Lakes Coastal Resilience Study: $3M\n\nFreshwater ecosystems harmful algal bloom research and development: $8M\n\nSolar Energy Technologies Office \u2013 supporting photovoltaic and cadmium telluride research and development: $318M\n\nPerovskite-based hydrogen catalyst research and development: $10M\n\nCompetitive demonstration pilot grant program for wholly US-made, sourced, and supplied energy storage projects: $20M\n\nResearch and development on technologies to achieve energy efficiency of water and wastewater treatment plants: $20M\n\nAdvanced Manufacturing Office \u2013 supporting advanced tooling for lightweight automotive components to lead the transition to electric vehicle and mobility solutions and energy efficiency of water and wastewater treatment plants: $450M\n\nVehicle Technologies Office \u2013 supporting electric vehicle workforce development and the Clean Cities Program: $455M\n\nWeatherization Assistance Program: $326M\n\nCoastal Ecosystem Research: $30M\n\nPortsmouth School Project: $20M\n\nBrandon Road Lock and Dam Aquatic Nuisance Species Barrier Project: $47.9M\n\nInterior and Environment\n\nGreat Lakes Restoration Initiative: $368M\n\nGreat Lakes Science Center: $15M\n\nInvasive Carp Program: $31M\n\nHarmful Algal Blooms Research Program: $7.49M\n\nEmerald Ash Borer Tree Replanting Program: $4M\n\nMilitary Construction and Veterans Affairs\n\nToxic Exposures Fund (PACT Act): $5B\n\nVeterans Homeless Assistance Program: $2.7B\n\nVeterans Suicide Prevention Outreach: $498M\n\nVeterans Opioid Abuse Prevention: $663M\n\nRural Veterans Health Program: $337.4M\n\nState Extended Care Facilities Construction Grants: $150M\n\nVeterans Mental Healthcare: $13.9B\n\nAgriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration\n\nUrban Agriculture and Innovative Production Program: $8.5M\n\nWIC Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program: $26M\n\nMinor Crop Pest Management Program: $15M\n\nRural Broadband: $455M\n\nFarmers/Ranchers land conservation: $1B\n\nPackers and Stockyards Act enforcement: $30.2M\n\nUkraine Food Assistance Program: $50M\n\nTransportation and Housing and Urban Development\n\nGreat Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation: $38.5M\n\nPort Infrastructure Development Program: $212.2M\n\nDefense\n\n4.6 percent servicemember pay increase\n\nUkraine Security Assistance Initiative: $9.3B\n\nMilitary research, development, testing, and evaluation: $136B\n\nLabor, Health and Human Services, Education\n\nRegistered Apprenticeships Program: $285M\n\nSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: $7.5B\n\nCertified Community Behavioral Health: $385M\n\nSubstance Use Services Prevention and Treatment: $4.2B\n\nMaternal and Child Health: $823M\n\nChild Care and Development Block Grant: $8B\n\nHead Start: $12B\n\nPreschool Development Grants: $315M\n\nLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program: $5B\n\nCommerce, Justice, Science\n\nNational Aeronautics and Space Administration\n\nAeronautics: $935M\n\nRegional Economic Development: $16.5M\n\nSpace Exploration, Nuclear Electric Propulsion: $15M\n\nNational Institute of Standards and Technology\n\nManufacturing Extension Partnership: $175M\n\nEconomic Development Administration: $498M\n\nU.S. Patent and Trademark Office: $4.25B\n\nFinancial Services and General Government\n\nNational Credit Union Administration\n\nCommunity Development Revolving Loan Fund technical assistance grants: $3.5M\n\nCommunity Development Financial Institutions Fund: $324M\n\nFinancial and Technical Assistance Grants: $196M\n\nSmall Dollar Loan Program: $9M\n\nElection Assistance Commission\n\nSecurity Grants Program: $75M\n\nSmall Business Administration: $1.2B\n\nState, Foreign Operations\n\nCountering People\u2019s Republic of China Influence Fund: $325M\n\nCountering Russian Influence Fund: $300M\n\nEducational and Cultural Exchange Programs: $777.5M\n\nPawel Adamowicz Exchange Program: $1M\n\nU.S. Agency for Global Media: $875M\n\nOpen Technology Fund: $40M\n\nHomeland Security\n\nU.S. Customs and Border Protection: $16.7B\n\nU.S. Coast Guard: $11.6B\n\nCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: $2.9B\n\nMore information on the community-led projects can be found here. More information on the omnibus appropriations legislation can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-bill-create-great-lakes-authority-passes-congress-will-be-signed", "Kaptur Bill to Create Great Lakes Authority Passes Congress, Will Be Signed Into Law", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force \u2013 released the following statement after the House and Senate passed omnibus appropriations legislation that includes her bill to create the Great Lakes Authority. The legislation will now be sent to the President to be signed into law.\n\nToday, an amended version of Rep. Kaptur\u2019s bill to create the Great Lakes Authority was passed by the House and Senate as a part of omnibus appropriations legislation to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023.\n\nConceived by Rep. Kaptur as a federal authority with a structure and mission similar to the Appalachian Regional Commission, the newly established Great Lakes Authority will operate as a federal regional commission dedicated to identifying and advancing solutions to the economic and environmental challenges facing the eight states of the Great Lakes region: Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York. Together, these eight states contain the core of the United States\u2019 commercial and defense industrial base and border the largest system of accessible surface freshwater in the world.\n\nIn March 2022, Rep. Kaptur introduced H.R. 7131 \u2013 the Great Lakes Authority Act \u2013 with the support of eleven Great Lakes colleagues in the House. In December, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced a companion to Rep. Kaptur\u2019s bill in the Senate.\n\nThe Great Lakes Authority will be empowered to:\n\nGrow the capacity for successful community economic development by deploying grants to programs focused on workforce skills training, employment-related education, entrepreneurship, technology, and business development as well as for transportation, telecommunications, and public infrastructure projects\n\nPromote the development of renewable and alternative energy sources as well as resource conservation, tourism, recreation, and preservation of open spaces in a manner consistent with economic development goals\n\nProvide assistance to severely economically distressed and underdeveloped areas that lack financial resources for improving basic healthcare and other public services\n\nThe omnibus appropriations legislation authorizes the Great Lakes Authority to receive \u2013 beginning in fiscal year 2024 \u2013 the same funding levels as the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. Currently, these three Regional Commissions are each authorized to receive $33 million annually through fiscal year 2023. The fiscal year 2024 funding levels for the three Regional Commissions and the Great Lakes Authority will be determined by the 118th Congress.\n\n\u201cThe Great Lakes Authority represents a new vision for how to harness existing assets and focus attention and resources to the corner of our nation that makes, builds, and grows America,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cAs the home of a highly-skilled workforce, North America\u2019s freshwater kingdom, and a growing, innovative hub of manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and defense \u2013 the Great Lakes region is poised and ready to capture the future. Through the collaborative work of Republicans and Democrats, our new Great Lakes Authority will serve as a powerful catalyst to strengthen America\u2019s heartland and move us ahead for the 21st century.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe need to make sure Michigan and other Great Lakes states have the resources and funding to promote economic growth, job training opportunities, and community development just like other regions across the country do,\u201d said Sen. Stabenow. \u201cThis bipartisan bill will create an important partnership to give state and local governments the tools they need to create jobs, boost their economy, and transform communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Great Lakes region is not only a treasured environmental watershed, but a uniquely positioned powerhouse for American industry, agriculture, and manufacturing,\u201d said Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12). \u201cBut for decades, communities like the ones I represent have borne the brunt of job loss and economic downturn as the result of disastrous trade policies, underinvestment, and deindustrialization. The Great Lakes Authority will help reverse these losses and create a strategic partnership to strengthen the Great Lakes economy, as well as the nation, by boosting investments in long-term economic development projects across the manufacturing, defense, infrastructure, and clean energy sectors.\u201d\n\n\"Ohio has always been proud to be home to industries that form the backbone of our nation's economy \u2013 and the Great Lakes Authority will help ensure that continues,\" said Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11). \"For decades, the Great Lakes region has lacked a proper federal Regional Commission. With the creation of the Great Lakes Authority in the FY23 government funding bill, this disparity is addressed, and the region will be able to explore unique opportunities and respond to complex challenges in the coming years while continuing to support the American economy.\u201d\n\nThe legislative text outlining the establishment of the Great Lakes Authority can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-national-defense-authorization-act-bill-signing", "Rep. Brown Applauds the National Defense Authorization Act Bill Signing", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.\n\n\u201cNothing is more important than protecting our country and the welfare of those who serve it,\u201d said Rep. Shontel Brown. \u201cOn top of increasing pay for our servicemembers and reducing hunger for military families, this legislation will boost Ohio\u2019s economy and safeguard our national security when it matters most. It is a win for our servicemembers, Ohio\u2019s Eleventh Congressional District, and our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cAdditionally, I am proud to have joined my colleagues in securing two major provisions in the WRDA, including an increase in the cost share for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project, and language advocating for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help provide technical assistance for the removal of Gorge Dam in Summit County. These investments will bring us one step closer to improving water quality in our region.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-passage-consolidated-appropriations-act-2023", "Rep. Brown Applauds Passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013Today, Rep. Shontel Brown(OH-11) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.\n\n\u201cI applaud the bicameral efforts that accelerated the passage of this legislation that will help marginalized communities and working families across the nation,\u201d saidRep. Shontel Brown. \u201cA true testament to bipartisan cooperation, this legislation will strengthen vital support systems such as Medicaid in vulnerable areas, assist working families with rent and mortgage payments, combat rising kitchen table costs, increase service members\u2019 pay, and improve veterans' healthcare.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese investments will build on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the PACT Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act to revitalize our country\u2019s economy, lower costs for Ohioans, and secure community-focused funding in our district.\u201d\n\nIn addition to $23 million for community projects in Ohio, Rep. Brown secured five report language priorities together with Appropriations Committee Members Rep. Kaptur (OH-09) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) to boost local agricultural procurement, address harmful algal blooms, and improve and encourage innovation in crucial child nutrition programs.\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package also provides $10 million to jump-start the repair process for the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse. Earlier this year, Rep. Brown worked with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to authorize a prospectus that requests approval of funding to repair the Stokes Courthouse.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-celebrates-bicameral-passage-bill-designating-kol-israel-foundation", "Rep. Brown Celebrates Bicameral Passage of Bill Designating the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a National Memorial", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement on the inclusion of her House-passed bill, H.R. 7618, in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package. Rep. Brown\u2019s legislation designates the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial, located in Bedford Heights, OH, as a national memorial.\n\n\u201cI am pleased that my legislation to designate the Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial received bipartisan, bicameral support and has advanced out of both chambers of Congress as part of the omnibus package,\u201d saidRep. Brown. \u201cThis is a momentous day for the survivors who erected this memorial and their families who continue its maintenance. It gives me great satisfaction to have this historic memorial receive national recognition. Its work educating people about the Holocaust and remembering its six million Jewish victims with love deserves no less.\u201d\n\nThe commemorative, bipartisan bill wasintroduced by Rep. Brown in April with original cosponsors Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) and Mike Carey (OH-15). Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman introduced a companion bill in the Senate.\n\n\u201cI am proud that Kol Israel will now be recognized as a national memorial,\u201d saidSenator Brown. \u201cThe Kol Israel Memorial Foundation educates Ohioans about the horrors of the Holocaust and preserves the memories of its victims. When we pass that knowledge on to future generations, we recommit ourselves to ensuring it never happens again, and to fighting for a more just and peaceful world.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and the enormous suffering endured by the Jewish people. The Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial was erected six decades ago in Northeast Ohio to honor the victims of the Holocaust and to serve as a lasting reminder of the evil that occurred,\u201d saidSenator Portman. \u201cI am pleased our bipartisan, bicameral legislation to designate Kol Israel a National Memorial has been included in the end of the year spending package and look forward to it being signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cSixty years after it was first raised, the United States Congress is now recognizing the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as the sacred national monument it truly is. It has been an honor to work with Representative Shontel Brown in the mission to reach this critical historical milestone,\u201d saidRep. Kaptur.\n\n\u201cI am thrilled we are one step closer to signing into law our bipartisan legislation to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial,\u201d saidRep. Ryan. \u201cThis designation will support the Foundation\u2019s crucial and enduring work of preserving the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and serve as a solemn reminder of our obligation to speak out and act against hate and injustice.\"\n\n\u201cIt is with great pride that Congress has designated the Kol Israel Memorial in Bedford Heights, Ohio, as a national memorial,\u201d saidRep. Beatty. \u201cAs we witness continued violence on the global stage and an increase in antisemitic rhetoric, the need to honor and remember victims of genocide is all the more pressing. Holocaust education is vital if we hope to live up to the promise of \u2018Never Again,\u2019 and I am glad Ohio is the home of this important national memorial.\u201c\n\n\u201cIn 1961 a group of Holocaust Survivors built a Memorial to their loved ones who perished in the Holocaust. Today, the Congress of the United States honored the Kol Israel Foundation members by making that Monument a National Memorial,\u201d saidRobert Zelwin, President of Kol Israel Foundation. \u201cThis will represent a triumph over evil by those heroic individuals who persevered against overwhelming odds. Our family members would be \"kvelling\" (beaming with pride) if they were alive today to see this. A heartfelt thank you to all of the sponsors of the bill and to the entire Congress for making this a reality and a reminder \" Never again.\"\n\n\u201cWe at KIF are so thrilled and pleased to know that the Bill to establish the KIF Holocaust Monument a National Memorial has been passed by the United States Congress and thereby our great Nation recognizes the historical value and the human sacrifice of those who perished in the Holocaust,\u201d saidMark S. Frank, past President, and Memorial Chairman of the Kol Israel Foundation. \u201cOur parents and grandparents who established the monument; and future generations will have this permanent symbol of the acknowledgment that the horrific event occurred and may rest in peace and in hope it will never happen again.\u201d\n\nThe following Members of Congress also cosponsoredH.R. 7618: Reps. Auchincloss (MA-4), Carson (IN-7), Clarke (NY-9), Van Drew (NJ-2), Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Khanna (CA-17), Lee (CA-13), Maloney (NY-12), Meng (NY-6), Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Rice (NY-4), Sires (NJ-8), Torres (NY-15), Turner (OH-10), Wild (PA-7), Gonzalez-Colon (PR-At Large), Sherman (CA-30), Stevens (MI-11), Stansbury (NM-1), Tonko (NY-20), Gottheimer (NJ-5), Lieu (CA-33).\n\nThe bill now advances to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-secures-23684520-local-projects-final-government-funding-package", "Rep. Brown Secures $23,684,520 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) announced$23,684,520 in Community Project Funding that she previously secured for Ohio\u2019s 11th District in the House spending bills has been included in the final Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in the district.\n\n\u201cI am thrilled to have secured$23,684,520 in Community Project Funding in this legislation that I know meets long overdue needs in Ohio\u2019s 11th District,\u201d saidRep. Brown. \u201cThese investments will be critical to ensuring quality, fair-paying jobs for working-class Ohioans, making our district safer, strengthening our communities, and putting our best foot forward to tackle the climate crisis.\u201d\n\nRep. Brown championed funding for14 projects that will directly benefit Ohio\u2019s 11th District residents. These include:\n\n$500,000 for theBlack Entrepreneurship Training Project\n\n$3,000,000 for theBroadband Services for Underserved Communities of Cleveland\n\n$1,000,000 for theCenter for Rehabilitation of Aging Transportation Infrastructure\n\n$1,600,000 for theCity of Shaker Heights for the Lomond/Lynnfield Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Project\n\n$1,287,000 for theCleveland Early Learning Spaces\n\n$500,000 for theCleveland Peacemakers Alliance\u2019s Violence Prevention Program\n\n$1,220,000 for theCuyahoga Community College District, Cleveland, OH for smart manufacturing workforce training, equipment, and supportive services\n\n$1,000,000 forCuyahoga County for the MLK Boulevard Sewer Project\n\n$4,000,000 for theGreater Cleveland Food Bank Capital Expansion and Capacity Building Project\n\n$432,000 for theMemorial Bridges Loop Trail\n\n$2,000,000 for theNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer District for a CSO Elimination Project in Garfield Heights\n\n$5,000,000 for theRail Car Replacement Program\n\n$1,000,000 for theRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, OH for arts education programs\n\n$1,145,520 for theUniversity Hospitals, Cleveland, OH for facilities and equipment\n\nThe government funding package will create good-paying American jobs, expand opportunities for the middle class and small businesses, and provide a lifeline for our working families. Taken together, the funding for Ohio\u2019s 11th District and the funding increases for other critical government programs will continue to reverse decades of disinvestment in our communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyys-address", "Kaptur Statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy\u2019s Address to Congress", "2022-12-21", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Co-Chair and founding member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus \u2013 released the following statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy\u2019s address to Congress.\n\n\u201cAs Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus with its more than 90 Republican and Democratic members, I was honored to welcome President Zelenskyy to the halls of the United States Congress,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cThe message President Zelenskyy delivered was clear: With the support of the United States and the Free World, Ukraine can win. Ukraine\u2019s victory in the fight to defend her sovereignty and her Liberty is a righteous cause in its own right. But the world must realize that Ukraine\u2019s victory is not a cause important to her alone.\n\n\u201cAs we saw during the horrific battles of the 20th century, tyrants in far-off lands do not always limit their bloodshed to nearby borders. Russia is engaged in a war to extinguish international alliances and the global rule of law. Vladimir Putin seeks to remake Europe and the wider world in his image. The annihilation of free people and the destruction of their democracies is Russia\u2019s true and ultimate objective. For Liberty to endure in the 21st century, the United States and the Free World must stand firm in its defense \u2013 in Ukraine and everywhere it is threatened. Ukraine must and will prevail.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-national-laboratorys-success-achieving-fusion-ignition", "Kaptur Applauds National Laboratory\u2019s Success in Achieving Fusion Ignition", "2022-12-13", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development \u2013 released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s announcement that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has achieved fusion ignition.\n\nToday, the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced that the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, California, has achieved fusion ignition \u2013 a major scientific breakthrough that paves the way for advancements in national defense and sets the stage for a new, safe, and carbon-free energy source.\n\nOn December 5, LLNL conducted the first experiment in history to achieve net energy gain through fusion \u2013 meaning that more energy was produced from the fusion process than was used as an input in the experiment.\n\nAs Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Rep. Kaptur oversees federal investments in the Department of Energy and its programs and activities, including NNSA\u2019s $20.7 billion budget in Fiscal Year 2022.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s National Laboratories are demonstrating in a remarkable way the possibilities that can be unleashed when we are laser-focused on an all-of-the-above energy strategy,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cWith ongoing support from the public and private sectors, the potential for fusion to serve as a reliable source of energy \u2013 and a catalyst for new, good-paying energy jobs \u2013 is limitless. Advancing the science and application of new clean energy sources is in the interest of the United States and the world at large. Thanks to the painstaking efforts of the Department of Energy and American scientists, we are one step closer to reaping the benefits of a better energy future.\u201d\n\nMore information on the Department of Energy\u2019s announcement on achieving fusion ignition can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-celebrates-passage-respect-marriage-act", "Rep. Brown Celebrates the Passage of Respect for Marriage Act", "2022-12-08", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act:\n\n\"The ability to devote ourselves to whom we love through the sacred institution of marriage is a right, not a privilege,\" Rep. Shontel Brown said. \"Today, Congress reaffirmed this by passing the Respect for Marriage Act, which requires the federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex and interracial marriages while also prohibiting state officials from discriminating against such couples, protecting more of our cherished freedoms.\n\n\"I proudly cast my vote to safeguard marriage equality today because it is our duty as Members of Congress to protect American liberties and act on the will of the people. Thanks to the support of bipartisan Senators, we have finally achieved marriage equality and have proven that love transcends political party lines.\"\n\nBackground\n\nThe Respect for Marriage Act will take several steps to protect the inviolability of same-sex and interracial marriages:\n\nRepealing the \u201cDefense of Marriage Act\u201d: While the Supreme Court has effectively voided DOMA, this unconstitutional and discriminatory federal law still remains on the books. The Respect for Marriage Act will repeal this statute once and for all.\n\nEnshrining Marriage Equality into Federal Law: This legislation will uphold married couples\u2019 right to equal protection in all areas covered under federal law, such as Social Security, tax filings and veterans\u2019 benefits.\n\nBarring Discrimination by State Officials: This legislation prohibits state officials from denying recognition of an out-of-state marriage on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity or national origin.\u201d\n\nPreviously passed by the House earlier this year, the Respect for Marriage Act was amended and advanced by the Senate last week. With today\u2019s vote in the House, the final bill now heads to the President\u2019s desk for his signature.\n\nThe Respect for Marriage Act is strongly supported by leading advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, Center for American Progress, Equality Federation, Family Equality, Freedom for All Americans, GLAD, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, National Black Justice Coalition, National Center for Lesbian Rights, National Women\u2019s Law Center and PFLAG.\n\nThe full text of the legislation is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-500k-federal-award-great-lakes-coastal-resilience", "Kaptur Announces $500K Federal Award for Great Lakes Coastal Resilience", "2022-12-07", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Great Lakes Task Force \u2013 announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have awarded $500,000 in federal funding to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for projects focused on coastal resilience and shoreline restoration.\n\nThis week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWS) awarded $500,000 to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) for the organization\u2019s Resilient Coastal Projects Initiative (RCPI). RCPI is a program that brings together city leaders and environmental resource managers from more than 50 Great Lakes cities \u2013 including Toledo and Sandusky \u2013 to identify and implement coastal resilience and shoreline restoration projects.\n\nThe $500,000 award will support GLSLCI\u2019s work to provide planning, technical, and engineering expertise to Great Lakes communities for local projects designed to protect public property and assets from coastal hazards, assure thriving natural environments for fish and wildlife, and build long-term ecological health and economic vitality.\n\n\u201cThe Great Lakes region is already confronting the challenges associated with rising waters, flooding, and shoreline erosion,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cAt the front lines of the mission to protect our environmental and economic assets is the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and its partners, the cities of Toledo and Sandusky. As the freshwater kingdom of North America, I am grateful for NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\u2019s commitment to America\u2019s fourth seacoast. As additional resources from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act become available, I will work with our local and federal partners to secure the resources needed to safeguard our Lake Erie treasure.\u201d\n\nMore information on NOAA and NFWS\u2019s $500,000 award to GLSLCI can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-us-findings-chinese-solar-dumping-calls-imposition", "Kaptur Applauds U.S. Findings of Chinese Solar Dumping, Calls for Imposition of Tariffs", "2022-12-02", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce\u2019s preliminary determination that companies in three Southeast Asian countries are undercutting the American solar industry by illegally circumventing trade protection orders.\n\nToday, after a months-long investigation, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced it had preliminarily determined that companies in three Southeast Asian countries are illegally circumventing U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CV) orders that protect the American solar industry against unfair trade practices.\n\nCommerce\u2019s preliminary determination found that companies in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam are receiving solar cell and solar module products that are manufactured in China and then exporting them to the United States as if the products were their own \u2013 a strategy designed to bypass U.S. AD/CV duties on Chinese-manufactured solar products.\n\nCommerce launched its investigation in March 2022 after being petitioned to do so by the American solar industry. In June, after Commerce began its investigation, the Biden Administration announced that in the event Commerce determined that AD/CV duties were being illegally circumvented, any resulting tariffs would be suspended for two years \u2013 a move strongly criticized by Rep. Kaptur at the time.\n\nWhile the determination announced today is only preliminary, Commerce is expected to issue a final determination in May 2023. If the findings are ultimately upheld, Commerce can then impose tariffs.\n\n\u201cChina\u2019s finely-tuned efforts to weaken American industries and outsource American jobs are no secret \u2013 and they have particularly devastated Middle Class workers throughout the industrial heartland,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cWith the evidence now painting a clearer picture of China\u2019s targeting of our domestic solar industry, the United States must be firm and forceful in its response. We cannot allow America\u2019s solar industry, and the thousands of workers at Ohio\u2019s hometown companies like First Solar and Toledo Solar, to continue being attacked. The United States must impose full tariffs on these Chinese solar products and protect American workers.\u201d\n\nMore information on the U.S. Department of Commerce\u2019s announcement can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-nominates-jim-clyburn-democratic-leadership-congratulates-him", "Kaptur Nominates Jim Clyburn for Democratic Leadership, Congratulates him on Win", "2022-12-01", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after nominating Representative Jim Clyburn (SC-06) to serve as House Democratic Assistant Minority Leader.\n\nToday, during the House Democratic Caucus\u2019s organizing meeting for the 118th Congress, Rep. Kaptur led the caucus in formally nominating Rep. Clyburn to serve as House Democratic Assistant Minority Leader. After Rep. Kaptur spoke in support of his nomination, Rep. Clyburn was confirmed via acclamation of the caucus.\n\n\u201cJim Clyburn is a great American and a trusted leader. He not only inspires, he motivates. His seniority in life \u2013 and his 30 years of service in Congress \u2013 are pure gold,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur.\n\n\u201cNorthwest Ohio, where people have heard so many promises, so many unfulfilled \u2013 they admire and respect Jim\u2019s proud record of accomplishment. Over the course of our campaign, I did not bring in outsiders. I wanted to keep the focus local. But I did ask Jim to come, and of course he did. He articulated the case for our party as only he can do, raising up those around him, lifting everyone\u2019s spirits and hopes.\n\n\u201cHis precious depth is infused with the experience of a rugged life well lived. Jim understands the long wick of American progress. We need his steady hand. What I admire so much about Jim is he inspires all of us to reach up and reach out to all in need, to not just to find common ground with one another, but to seek a higher ground, to raise up our nation \u2013 and lift up all around him.\n\n\u201cJim\u2019s cauldron of experience has forged an extraordinary man of authenticity, wisdom, stature, good humor, measure, courage, and perseverance. When Jim speaks, people listen, and he connects. He speaks with gravitas and a firmness that comes from conviction having withstood and borne with grace life\u2019s hardest knocks.\n\n\u201cHe lends strength to others. With his deep baritone voice, and good humor, his words resonate. His words elicit respect. His message evokes hope. He has a unique capacity, in these times of division, he unites us. He brings out our best.\n\n\u201cI urge your support of Jim Clyburn as our Assistant Democratic Leader. He has earned it. And we are blessed to have him.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-remarks-after-house-passage-rail-labor-agreement-paid-sick-leave", "Kaptur Remarks after House Passage of Rail Labor Agreement, Paid Sick Leave Provision", "2022-11-30", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) gave the following remarks on the House floor following passage of two bills, one that would codify a tentative agreement between railroads and railroad workers, and another that would amend the tentative agreement to provide railroad workers seven days of paid sick leave annually. Both bills will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.\n\n\u201cI rise today to stand full force behind the rail workers of our nation and those of my home state of Ohio,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cRail workers deserve our thanks and respect for the backbreaking work they do 24 hours a day, seven days a week.\n\n\u201cBut rail chieftains and robber barons who are owned by giant Wall Street companies live high off the hog in salaries and stock awards from the sweat of railroad workers. Railroad companies operate like oligopolies, putting their selfish interests above our national interest. No raises for their workers in the last decade? No paid sick days?\n\n\u201cU.S. railroads have become way too big for their own britches. Last year, railroads earned a record $20 billion in profits, but they refused to allow their workers seven paid sick days? Really? Yes, greedy and uncaring. How many paid sick days and vacation days do the rail barons siphon off from the workers?\n\n\u201cOwned by faceless absentee Wall Street funds, U.S. railroads have become a national illness. They treat with equal disdain their workers and the communities that must endure their rude behavior and neglect of rail installations. Shame on them.\n\n\u201cStand with America\u2019s rail workers that join our nation from coast to coast and haul over 40 percent of the goods we move in this nation.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-issues-statement-on-mass-shooting-in-colorado-springs-night-club", "Beatty Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Colorado Springs Night Club", "2022-11-21", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN AND CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CHAIR JOYCE BEATTY (OH-03) issued the following statement on the mass shooting at Colorado Springs, Colorado night club:\n\n\"I am devastated by the tragic mass shooting at Club Q Colorado Springs, Colorado that took the lives of five people and injured dozens more. We must protect our families, loved ones, and communities by working to end the root causes of gun violence and hate. I stand with the LGBTQ+ community in the fight against hate crimes and violence, and I will continue to fight for the legislation we need to end America\u2019s gun violence epidemic. My prayers go out to the victims and their families as they mourn this tragedy.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-brown-boyle-and-sen-bennet-introduce-legislation-support-patients-mental", "Reps. Brown, Boyle, and Sen. Bennet Introduce Legislation to Support Patients with Mental and Physical Health Comorbidities", "2022-11-18", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced bicameral legislation with Representative Brendan Boyle (PA-02) and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (CO) to support the holistic health of patients with both mental and physical health conditions. The Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act would authorize the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to support innovative and evidence-based interventions at hospitals and in health systems that serve low-income patients to address the ways through which mental and physical health challenges interact and affect one another.\n\nThe United States health care system often fails to address the intersection between mental, behavioral, and physical health, as well as the social determinants of health, such as economic status and food insecurity. Many providers who serve patients with mental and physical comorbidities have developed innovative and evidence-based programs, including collaboration of health and social experts to attain better outcomes.\n\n\u201cCommunities of color and other marginalized groups continue to feel the significant impact of comorbid mental and physical disease,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cThis summer, I secured an amendment in the House-passed NDAA that would require the Department of Defense to explore the presence of comorbidities among active service members. In the same vein, the Mental and Physical Health Comorbidities Collaborative Act, which I am proud to co-lead with Rep. Brendan Boyle and Sen. Michael Bennet and would ensure our healthcare system is equipped to treat comorbidities that affect our most vulnerable populations.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to introduce this bill along with Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Shontel Brown,\u201d said Rep. Boyle. \"For too long mental health and physical health treatments have existed in different silos. This legislation would give hospitals and health systems serving the most vulnerable individuals the support they need in their continuing work to address mental and physical health comorbidities while also addressing social determinants of health. Supporting these evidence-based interventions will greatly improve health equity and outcomes while also addressing health care delivery challenges in low income and medically underserved populations in my district.\u201d\n\n\u201cColorado is experiencing a worsening mental health crisis. Coloradans who experience both mental and physical health challenges need more support and better access to care. My legislation builds off the experiences of Colorado medical professionals and will empower providers to work together to treat patients with physical and mental health comorbidities holistically,\u201d said Sen. Bennet.\n\nThe Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act would work through the CMMI to help hospitals and health systems improve care and outcomes for people who face mental and physical health challenges from low-income backgrounds and dually eligible people who simultaneously qualify for Medicare and Medicaid.\n\nEligible and participating hospitals will be required to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services and submit a plan to innovate and better serve uninsured, Medicaid, and dually eligible people with both mental and physical health issues.\n\nBackground\n\nThe Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act would:\n\nAddress social determinants of health by encouraging the innovation of best practices and effective models that promote holistic care and treatment.\n\nIntegrate mental and behavioral health and social risk screenings into medical screenings, particularly for children and adolescents.\n\nAssist in the identification of potential payment reforms that could more broadly effectuate improvements.\n\nMake improvements in electronic health records to better integrate mental and behavioral health, social care, and physical health.\n\nRep. Brown continues to be a dedicated leader in Congress fighting to advance health equity and address generations of health injustices that have devastated low-income and marginalized communities. In August 2022, Rep. Brown penned a letter to the Biden Administration urging an equitable distribution of monkeypox vaccines, testing, and therapeutics among historically disadvantaged groups.\n\nThe full text of the legislation is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-bipartisan-infrastructure", "Kaptur Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law", "2022-11-16", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement celebrating the one-year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nOn November 15, 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, laying the foundation for the largest federal investment in American infrastructure in generations. To date, more than $5 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding has been announced for over 150 projects across Ohio. Rep. Kaptur joined all Ohio Democrats and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH-16) to pass the legislation in the House and Senate.\n\n\u201cRebuilding Ohio\u2019s crumbling infrastructure is both commonsense and bipartisan,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cPotholes are being filled, bridges rebuilt, lead pipes replaced, and highspeed broadband internet deployed. All of this is made possible through smart partnership between Republicans and Democrats \u2013 and it\u2019s putting Ohioans to work in good-paying jobs. Going forward, Congress needs to bring this same collaborative spirit to the variety of challenges we face, and I\u2019ll work with anyone to advance these \u2018Big Middle\u2019 priorities for the American people.\u201d\n\nInfrastructure investments in Ohio over five years\n\n$1 billion for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative\n\n$9.8 billion for roads and bridges\n\n$1.4 billion for public transportation\n\n$1.4 billion for water infrastructure\n\n$100 million for broadband internet\n\n$140 million for electric vehicle charging stations\n\nMore information on the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Ohio can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-commends-500000-grant-expand-clevelands-air-monitoring-network", "Rep. Brown Commends $500,000 Grant to Expand Cleveland\u2019s Air Monitoring Network", "2022-11-03", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Cleveland Department of Health would receive $500,000 to expand Cleveland's air monitoring network.\n\n\"To adequately address decades of health and environmental injustice, we must work toward ensuring underserved communities receive funding to address poor air quality,\" said Rep. Brown. \"Increased investment in Cleveland's air monitoring will allow the Department of Public Health to engage communities in dialogue, collect additional data for those who still experience negative health outcomes, and implement public health interventions. This is a major step towards addressing regional health and environmental disparities.\"\n\nThe Cleveland Health Department is one of 132 air monitoring projects in 37 states across the country that would receive $53.4 million in funding to enhance air quality monitoring. The grants will be given to communities with disparate environmental and health outcomes attributable to pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nAlong with funding provided by the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP) and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), this funding will help make significant progress in addressing environmental justice and health concerns across the nation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-188m-federal-funding-assist-ohioans-their-home-energy", "Kaptur Announces $188M in Federal Funding to Assist Ohioans with Their Home Energy Bills", "2022-11-02", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $188 million to Ohio for the Home Energy Assistance Program.\n\nToday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $188 million to the State of Ohio\u2019s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) \u2013 a federally-sponsored program partially funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that assists Ohioans with their home energy bills. Individuals, families, and seniors with household incomes at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to apply through the HEAP program to have a financial benefit applied directly to their home energy bills.\n\n\u201cRising costs are impacting everyone\u2019s pocketbooks, especially working families and seniors,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cAs we work to get supply chains back up and running, there is immediate relief coming online right this very moment. The Home Energy Assistance Program provides a direct benefit to home energy bills that will save families and seniors real money while ensuring they are able to remain safe and warm in their homes throughout the coming winter months.\u201d\n\nOhioans can apply for HEAP assistance through the Ohio Department of Development\u2019s website or by contacting their local Energy Assistance Provider:\n\nCuyahoga County\n\nCHN Housing Partners / Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland\n\n(216) 350-8008\n\nDefiance, Fulton, Williams Counties\n\nNorthwestern Ohio Community Action Commission\n\n(419) 219-4641\n\nErie County\n\nCAC of Erie, Huron, and Richland Counties\n\n(419) 901-9539\n\nLorain County\n\nLorain County Community Action Agency\n\n(440) 538-6999\n\nLucas County\n\nPathway Inc.\n\n(567) 803-0010\n\nOttawa, Sandusky, Wood Counties\n\nGreat Lakes Community Action Partnership / WSOS Community Action Commission\n\n(567) 432-5046\n\nMore information on HHS\u2019 $188 million award to Ohio can be found here. More information on HEAP can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-leads-bipartisan-call-congressional-passage-great-lakes", "Kaptur Leads Bipartisan Call for Congressional Passage of Great Lakes Investments", "2022-11-01", "2022", "2022-11", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force \u2013 led a bipartisan letter to House leaders calling for passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 that will invest in critical Great Lakes priorities.\n\nToday, as Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Rep. Kaptur led 30 Democratic and Republican Members of the House in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling for swift passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.\n\nWRDA is comprehensive legislation passed by Congress every two years authorizing federal investments in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) activities across the country, including in the Great Lakes region. WRDA supports critical Corps missions, including restoration of threatened environmental ecosystems; construction and maintenance of supply chain infrastructure such as ports, locks, and dams; strengthening of regional boating, fishing, and tourism industries; and implementation of flood control and coastal system risk management strategies.\n\n\u201cWRDA includes important provisions for the Great Lakes region, including: language expediting work on the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study; language revising the cost share for modifications to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam; language authorizing the study of the economic benefits of recreational boating on the Great Lakes; and language updating the authorization for the Soo Lock project to ensure that construction of this critical navigation infrastructure can proceed on schedule,\u201d wrote Rep. Kaptur and her colleagues to House leaders. \u201cEach of these priorities will have a broad benefit on the Great Lakes region and the nation. We urge that a final conference agreement be brought to the floor for enactment prior to the end of this Congress.\u201d\n\nThe full letter led by Rep. Kaptur to House leaders can be found here.\n\nJoining Rep. Kaptur in the letter were Representatives David Joyce (R-OH-14), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-02), Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Sean Casten (D-IL-06), Danny Davis (D-IL-7), Jes\u00fas \u201cChuy\u201d Garc\u00eda (D-IL-04), Bob Gibbs (R-OH-07), Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), John Katko (R-NY-24), Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Dan Kildee (D-MI-05), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14), Lisa McClain (R-MI-10), Peter Meijer (R-MI-03), John Moolenaar (R-MI-04), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-22), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Fred Upton (R-MI-06), and Tim Walberg (R-MI-07).\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-first-solars-270m-investment-perrysburg-township", "Kaptur Statement on First Solar\u2019s $270M Investment in Perrysburg Township", "2022-10-27", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development \u2013 released the following statement on First Solar\u2019s $270 million investment in a research and development center in Perrysburg Township, Ohio.\n\n\u201cWith the Inflation Reduction Act providing new federal support for an all-of-the-above American energy strategy, the global leader in solar innovation is getting even bigger \u2013 all right here in Northwest Ohio,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cFirst Solar\u2019s $270 million investment in a state-of-the-art research and development center means new, good-paying jobs in our region\u2019s growing energy manufacturing sector. As America looks ahead toward the future of energy development, Northwest Ohio will serve as the hub and our workers as the craftsmen.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-brown-williams-holmes-norton-mfume-kelly-introduce-legislation-study", "Reps. Brown, Williams, Holmes Norton, Mfume, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Study Impact of Federal Programs on People Living at or under the Poverty Line and Racial Inequity", "2022-10-27", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after introducing the Reviewing the Effects of Policies, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study (REPORTS) Act. The REPORTS Act is designed to study the impact of federal programs and policies on people living at or under the poverty line and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Nikema Willians (GA-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), and Robin Kelly (IL-02).\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join my colleagues in introducing the REPORTS Act to improve the outcomes of federal programs that serve the public. For Congress and federal agencies to work effectively and deliver for the people, we need to understand the full impact of these programs\u2014not just how it affects the wealthiest individuals, but also those teetering on the brink of poverty,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cThe REPORTS Act aims to address this issue by collecting additional valuable information on the most major programs and regulations affecting the people each year. As a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, I look forward to continuing to find ways to strengthen our federal programs to serve Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cMy work in Congress always uplifts those most marginalized. But to benefit the greatest number of people possible, I need information on exactly which federal programs work,\u2019 said Rep. Williams. \u201cThe information gathered because of the REPORTS Act will go a long way to ensuring everyone can share in the promise of America\u2014no matter your ZIP Code, no matter your bank account.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to co-lead this important bill with Congresswoman Williams and Representative Brown to require federal agencies to include an analysis of the impact of major rules on people living in poverty and on racial inequality,\u201d said Rep. Holmes Norton. \u201cOur bill will help ensure government spending has the intended impact so that our limited resources can remain focused on areas and programs that are working well.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo matter where you live, how much money you have, or the color of your skin, all Americans are guaranteed equal treatment under the law. The REPORTS Act helps ensure federal agencies live up to that ideal by analyzing how proposed agency rules and programs impact people who are too often overlooked \u2013 those with less money and those who are Black and brown. I applaud Congresswoman Williams for her keen leadership in this area,\u201d said Rep. Mfume.\n\n\u201cEvery rule that an agency implements or program created impacts communities differently. The REPORTS Act will ensure that the federal government is assessing racial equity and poverty to ensure that programs benefit communities most in need and do not exacerbate existing inequalities,\u201d said Rep. Kelly.\n\nThe REPORTS Act is endorsed by multiple organizations including: the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Save the Children, DemandProgress, Public Citizen, Race Forward, and more.\n\nClick here for the text of the REPORTS Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-750k-bipartisan-jobs-infrastructure-bill-grant-upgrade", "Kaptur Announces $750K Bipartisan Jobs & Infrastructure Bill Grant to Upgrade TPS School Bus Fleet", "2022-10-26", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $750,000 in federal funding to Toledo Public Schools for the purchase of 25 low-emission school buses.\n\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $750,000 grant to Toledo Public Schools (TPS) for the purchase of 25 new, propane-fueled school buses. EPA\u2019s grant to TPS is being made available through the Clean School Bus Rebate Program, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Rep. Kaptur helped pass in 2021.\n\nThe Clean School Bus Rebate Program is designed to save school districts money and ensure cleaner air by upgrading fleets with newer, more efficient, and more cost-effective school bus models.\n\n\u201cWith this new federal funding, Toledo Public Schools will be able to upgrade its fleet with the latest school buses \u2013 saving the district real money on both fuel and maintenance,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cFrom roads and bridges to the newest school buses, our Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver for Northwest Ohio in big ways.\u201d\n\nMore information on EPA\u2019s Clean School Bus Rebate Program funding for TPS can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-beatty-spotlights-17-million-for-central-ohio", "Congresswoman Beatty Spotlights $17+ Million for Central Ohio", "2022-10-20", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced over $17 million in recent federal grant funding and contracts for local economic development projects, education programs, and infrastructure initiatives.\n\n\u201cFederal funding has the power to transform communities. It gives me great pride to know that over $17 million is going to help connect our region, empower young students, and propel groundbreaking technology right here in Central Ohio,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cAs the Representative of Ohio's Third Congressional District, I strongly support the investment in groundbreaking scientific research, STEM programs, and infrastructure that will help the local economy to build back better today and lay the groundwork for an even brighter tomorrow.\"\n\nSpecifically, the funds include:\n\n$8,000,000 contract for the Battelle Memorial Institute to conduct chemical sampling and testing of dredged material in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New York District.\n\n$4,843,044 to John Glenn Columbus International Airport for improvements to the existing taxiway.\n\n$4,814,801 to The Ohio State University to support Early Head Start and child care partnerships.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-15m-combat-harmful-algal-blooms-great-lakes", "Kaptur Announces $1.5M to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes", "2022-10-20", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development \u2013 announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded nearly $1.5 million in federal funding to projects focused on combatting harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.\n\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a total of $1,478,701 to five projects focused on combatting harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes. The funding will support a variety of research and technological projects being led by regional and national partners \u2013 including the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University \u2013 in both the public and private sectors.\n\n\u201cLake Erie and the entire Great Lakes system are inseparable from every facet of our region\u2019s way of life,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cFrom drinking water and agriculture to our multibillion-dollar boating, fishing, and tourism industries \u2013 protecting the Lakes protects us all. These federal investments will continue the vital work necessary to tackle the scourge of harmful algal blooms and preserve our precious freshwater bounty.\u201d\n\nNOAA project funding\n\n$281,975 to improve understanding of the synergistic impacts of acidification, temperature, total alkalinity, and nutrients on toxic cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes \u2013 University of Toledo, University of Michigan, Oberlin College, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Kentucky\n\n$75,092 to create portable cyanotoxin detection technology for use by citizen scientists and decision makers \u2013 University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, University of Michigan Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, MBio Diagnostics, Inc., LimnoTech, Inc.\n\n$296,205 to enhance existing technology for rapid, portable, multiplexed detection of harmful algal toxins in the Great Lakes \u2013 Bowling Green State University, State University of New York, MBio Diagnostics\n\n$370,000 to upgrade existing instrumentation in the Great Lakes to improve telemetry and harmful algal bloom data integration \u2013 Great Lakes Observing System\n\n$455,429 to enhance the capabilities of the 3rd generation Environmental Sample Processor for harmful algal bloom toxin detection through integration with an Autonomous Surface Vehicle \u2013 University of Michigan Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, Louisiana State University, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute\n\nMore information on the NOAA project funding can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-50m-expansion-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program", "Kaptur Announces $50M Expansion of Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program", "2022-10-13", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Member of the House Agriculture Committee \u2013 announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $50 million to expand the Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program.\n\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a $50 million expansion of the Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) \u2013 a federally funded program that aims to lower food insecurity among seniors and support local agricultural producers. Each year, more than 800,000 seniors across the country receive coupons worth up to $50 through SFMNP that can be exchanged at nearly 20,000 farmers\u2019 markets and food stands nationwide for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey. In Northwest Ohio, the Area Office on Aging administers the program in Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood counties \u2013 distributing coupons to 19,795 seniors in the 10-county area annually.\n\nThe $50 million expansion of SFMNP represents a 250 percent increase for the program and is funded through the American Rescue Plan which Rep. Kaptur helped pass in 2021. The new funding will allow SFMNP administrators such as the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio to serve more seniors and expand to serve new areas. Rep. Kaptur was instrumental in SFMNP\u2019s creation in 2001, and has long championed the program, including in her role on the House Agriculture Committee. In August, Rep. Kaptur introduced H.R. 8707 \u2013 the Farmers\u2019 Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act \u2013 to increase federal funding for the program.\n\n\u201cThe Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program is near and dear to my heart,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cThis low-cost, innovative partnership allows seniors to purchase fresh local produce while supporting our family farmers \u2013 it truly is a win-win. With this new funding, we\u2019ll be able to improve the lives of even more seniors and invest in our farmers who make and grow America. On the House Agriculture Committee, I\u2019ll continue working diligently to expand this remarkable program for seniors and farmers across Ohio.\u201d\n\n\u201cThrough the Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program, older adults are provided the means and impetus to consume healthy food in the form of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey,\u201d said Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio Vice President Rebecca Liebes. \u201cThis directly reduces the effects of chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, arthritis, and others. Older adults rely on this program to fortify their diets and prevent food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition. In addition, farmers are able to increase their business, grow additional produce, and recognize that they are making a difference in the lives of low-income older adults. While it is a successful program, not everyone who qualifies is able to participate. Expansion of this program will enable many more people, who may otherwise not have the chance, this opportunity.\u201d\n\nMore information on the $50 million expansion of the Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-social-security-boost-calls-passage-social-security", "Kaptur Applauds Social Security Boost; Calls for Passage of Social Security 2100 Act", "2022-10-13", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement applauding the 8.7 percent increase to Social Security benefits and calling for passage of the Social Security 2100 Act.\n\n\u201cMillions of seniors across Ohio will soon receive a big boost to their Social Security checks,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cWith an average increase of $140 a month, we\u2019re putting real money in seniors\u2019 pockets that will go a long way in helping with everyday expenses. Now, we must build on this progress by passing the Social Security 2100 Act. Our bill would repeal the harmful Windfall Elimination and Government Pension Offset Provisions, increase benefits, and cut taxes for millions of seniors. Social Security is a sacred commitment to America\u2019s retirees, and I\u2019ll continue fighting to strengthen its promise for present and future generations.\u201d\n\nThe Social Security 2100 Act is comprehensive legislation co-introduced by Rep. Kaptur that would strengthen Social Security by:\n\nRepealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset Provision (GPO) which reduce benefits for police officers, firefighters, teachers, and other public servants\n\nProviding an across-the-board benefits increase for current and future beneficiaries\n\nImproving the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) formula to protect seniors against inflation\n\nCutting taxes on benefits for 23 million Americans\n\nMore information on the Social Security 2100 Act can be found here. More information on the increase to Social Security benefits can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-leads-bipartisan-coalition-urging-inclusion-house-passed-kol-israel", "Rep. Brown Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Inclusion of House-Passed Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial Bill in End of the Year Package", "2022-10-13", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS \u2013 This week, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) led a bipartisan letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The letter urges inclusion of the House-passed Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial bill, H.R. 7618, in any must-pass legislation before the end of the current legislative session.\n\n\u201cNow that the House has taken the important step of passing H.R. 7618 to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial, we should deliver on our commitment to root out evil and send the bill to President Biden\u2019s desk as quickly as possible,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cRecognizing the extraordinary legacy of this historic memorial could not be more important at a time of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial.\u201d\n\nRep. Brown introduced the commemorative, bipartisan bill in April with cosponsors Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and Mike Carey (OH-15). On September 20, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the legislation by unanimous consent. Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman introduced a companion bill in the Senate. On July 21, 2022, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee reported the measure favorably to the full Senate, but the Senate has not yet taken action.\n\nRead the final letter below.\n\nDocument\n\nfour-corners-kol-israel-letter-final24_0.pdf (288.9 KB)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-ohio-will-receive-2b-roads-and-bridges-through", "Kaptur Announces Ohio Will Receive $2B for Roads and Bridges through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act", "2022-10-12", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation will invest nearly $2 billion in Ohio through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to rebuild roads and bridges across the state.\n\nThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2023 plan detailing the allocation of federal resources from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for critical surface infrastructure projects. As part of DOT\u2019s plan, Ohio will receive $1.96 billion in the upcoming year from the Federal Highway Administration for improvements to roads, bridges, tunnels, and other surface infrastructure. The State of Ohio will have flexibility in determining how the federal funding will be deployed.\n\n\u201cOur Bipartisan Jobs and Infrastructure Bill is doing exactly as promised \u2013 investing in Ohio\u2019s future,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cThese federal investments will create living wage construction jobs, increase safety, and better connect workers and communities to regional job hubs. Northwest Ohio has projects ready to go, and I\u2019ll make sure we receive our fair share.\u201d\n\nMore information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding for roads and bridges can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-ukraine-caucus-statement-russias-missile-strikes", "Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on Russia\u2019s Missile Strikes", "2022-10-10", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus \u2013 Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD) \u2013 released the following statement on Russia\u2019s missile strikes.\n\n\u201cRussia\u2019s latest onslaught targeting civilians in Kyiv and across Ukraine demonstrates Vladimir Putin\u2019s desperation as his forces encounter repeated setbacks. Russia is seeking to break the will of the Ukrainian people and the commitment of its allies to Ukraine\u2019s victory. That will not happen as the world stands united against this barbarism. Putin and his enablers will be held accountable for their crimes.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-introduces-legislation-strengthen-snap-access-medically-vulnerable", "Rep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Strengthen SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children", "2022-10-07", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after introducing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act.\n\n\u201cFamilies should never have to choose between caring for a sick child and putting food on the table. By improving the SNAP Excess Medical Expense Deduction to give a helping hand to households with a child suffering from a chronic medical condition, disadvantaged families may have one less thing to worry about\u2014their children going hungry,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cWe are in the midst of a hunger crisis and must continue to work to ensure that our safety net programs remain resilient.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCurrently, SNAP\u2019s Excess Medical Expense Deduction allows qualified households to deduct medical expenses over $35 per month from their income in calculating SNAP benefits.\n\nThe SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act would improve the SNAP Excess Medical Expense Deduction to include children that suffer from one or more chronic conditions. Under this bill, SNAP households could deduct allowable expenses over $35 incurred by a sick child and, as a result, may qualify for a higher SNAP benefit.\n\nCongresswoman Brown, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, is an ardent supporter of providing food assistance to struggling families and individuals with disabilities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-president-bidens-marijuana-reform", "Rep. Brown Statement on President Biden\u2019s Marijuana Reform", "2022-10-07", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS \u2013 Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement about President Biden\u2019s historic Marijuana Reform announcement:\n\n\u201cIt is long overdue that America address imprisonment for non-violent crimes like using or possessing marijuana - criminalization that has devastated generations of Black and brown families. It is time to right these injustices,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI applaud President Biden for following through on his commitment to marijuana reform by addressing the root causes of the systemic incarceration disparities marginalized communities face. The Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s pledge will, hopefully, restore liberties like fair housing, equal employment, and educational opportunities to thousands once deemed ineligible due to prejudicial drug convictions.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-applauds-biden-cannabis-announcement", "Beatty Applauds Biden Cannabis Announcement", "2022-10-06", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, US Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the President\u2019s Executive Action on Marijuana Reform:\n\n\u201cAt a time when millions of people are legally buying, selling, and consuming cannabis, it\u2019s a great injustice that Americans, particularly Black and brown Americans, are still incarcerated for doing the same. Even upon release, those convicted of simple possession face needless and devastating barriers to employment, housing, and education. President Biden\u2019s decision to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession is a step towards justice and a model for state governments to follow. As we work to erase historic injustices like cannabis prohibition, Governor DeWine must follow President Biden\u2019s lead and begin the process of decriminalization and pardoning individuals convicted at the state level, because cannabis justice is racial justice.\u201d\n\nThe following steps are included in the President\u2019s effort to implement marijuana reform:\n\nFirst, he is announcing a full and unconditional pardon of all prior federal offenses for simple possession of marijuana by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. This pardon will help thousands with prior convictions seeking housing, employment, benefits, and educational opportunities who are currently ineligible based on federal statutory or regulatory bars on individuals with prior drug convictions.\n\nSecond, the President is urging all Governors to follow his lead and issue pardons for state marijuana possession offenses. Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely due to the simple possession of marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either.\n\nThird, the President is asking the Secretary of HHS and the Attorney General to begin the administrative process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, treated the same as heroin and LSD and more strictly than fentanyl and methamphetamine \u2013 the drugs driving our overdose epidemic. Changing how marijuana is scheduled would advance research and facilitate the appropriate medical use of marijuana.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-urges-house-and-senate-leaders-prevent-detrimental-cuts-medicare", "Rep. Brown Urges House and Senate Leaders to Prevent Detrimental Cuts to Medicare", "2022-10-05", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) led a group of 27 Members of Congress, urging House and Senate leaders to take action to prevent detrimental cuts to Medicare scheduled to go into effect soon.\n\nTo bring attention to this matter, Rep. Brown penned a letter asking Congress to address the looming cuts, which will have a negative financial impact on healthcare systems across the nation, especially those located in communities of color.\n\n\u201cThe last several years have been extremely difficult for hospitals and health care systems, and Congress must offer financial relief so that hospitals can continue to deliver treatment to those most in need,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cNow is not the time to reduce their reimbursement and provide an additional barrier to care.\n\n\u201cDisparities in our healthcare system run deep, and the failure of Congress to act on this issue would disproportionately affect minority and underserved communities and have dire consequences. Congress must take swift action to support our front-line healthcare systems.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nRep. Brown has been a leader in advancing health equity. Safety net hospitals play a critical role in providing low-income individuals with access to health services. While Congress has provided a patchwork of temporary solutions to stabilize Medicare, they are set to expire soon, some as early as 2023, which could trigger a \u201cMedicare cliff\u201d and result in drastic cuts.\n\nClick below to view the letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-1m-federal-grant-combat-opioid-epidemic-erie-county", "Kaptur Announces $1M Federal Grant to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Erie County", "2022-10-03", "2022", "2022-10", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a highly competitive $1 million grant to combat the opioid epidemic in Erie County.\n\nThe U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to the Erie County Health Department to implement the Erie County Pathways program \u2013 a five-point plan to combat the opioid epidemic in Erie County. The federal grant will provide funding for law enforcement and social workers, prevention, treatment and recovery services, drug take-back initiatives, naloxone distribution, and more.\n\n\u201cOpioids have stolen lives and ravaged communities across the country,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cCombatting this epidemic in Northwest Ohio requires an all-of-the-above approach to heal those who are afflicted and hold traffickers accountable. This $1 million federal grant will aid law enforcement and first responders on the front lines while connecting those in need of treatment with the services that guide them on their path to recovery.\u201d\n\n\u201cThrough the new Department of Justice Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse grant, the Erie County Health Department and Erie County Community Health Center will be expanding our Circle of Care model,\u201d said Erie County Assistant Health Commissioner Trey Hardy. \u201cThe grant program will be called the Erie County Pathways program. The objectives of the grant will be to provide needed counseling and support for law enforcement and first responders helping in the community fight against substance abuse. We will be expanding a school education program within the community to enhance cognitive behavioral skills, as well as explaining the harmful effects of substance abuse. The Pathways program will also provide additional resources to individuals stabilized in recovery programming focusing on co-occurring mental illness, infectious disease, and other behavioral or medical risks.\u201d\n\nMore information on the Department of Justice grant to combat the opioid epidemic in Erie County can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-ukraine-caucus-statement-russias-illegal-annexation", "Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on Russia\u2019s Illegal Annexation of Ukraine\u2019s Territory", "2022-09-30", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus \u2013 Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD) \u2013 released the following statement on Russia\u2019s illegal annexation of Ukraine\u2019s territory.\n\n\u201cThe United States and the community of free nations the world around staunchly reject Vladimir Putin\u2019s bogus assertions to Ukraine\u2019s sovereign territory. Russia\u2019s sham and illegal referendums do nothing to alter the reality that Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk are and will forever remain part of Ukraine.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-ohio-seniors-will-pay-less-medicare-part-b-next-year", "Kaptur: Ohio Seniors Will Pay Less for Medicare Part B Next Year", "2022-09-29", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\u2019 announcement that seniors will pay less for Medicare Part B in 2023.\n\nThis week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part B would decrease next year by more than 3 percent \u2013 the first time in more than a decade that Medicare Part B costs have decreased year-over-year.\n\n\u201cThrough our efforts to protect and strengthen Medicare, millions of seniors will pay less for Medicare Part B next year \u2013 keeping more money in their pockets,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cWhile some want to sunset Medicare and Social Security every five years, I\u2019m focused on lowering prescription drug and insulin costs for seniors. I will never allow these sacred earned benefits to be put on the chopping block.\u201d\n\nMore information on Republicans\u2019 plan to sunset federal programs every five years and imperil Medicare and Social Security can be found here. More information on the Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles\u2019 decrease can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-brown-plaskett-and-carey-introduce-bipartisan-bill-invest-community", "Reps. Brown, Plaskett, and Carey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Invest in Community Gardens", "2022-09-29", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after introducing the Thriving Community Gardens Act, with Representatives Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and Mike Carey (OH-15).\n\n\"I'm thrilled to introduce the Thriving Community Gardens Act with my colleagues today. With this investment, schools and community organizations will gain another tool to combat food insecurity locally,\" said Rep. Brown. \"The resources in this bill will enrich our young scholars' educational experience and help develop the next generation of urban and non-traditional farmers. Our students deserve more opportunities for self-discovery and building healthy relationships, while developing a stronger sense of pride in their schools and neighborhoods.\"\n\n\"I am proud to co-lead the Thriving Community Gardens Act with my friend and colleague Congresswoman Shontel Brown,\" said Rep. Plaskett. \"The introduction of this legislation is timely as the Biden-Harris Administration holds the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in more than 50 years.\n\nResearch shows that community gardens - in particular those located on school grounds - can address the public health agenda through community engagement and fulfill community needs, including enhanced food security, improved nutrition, and increased levels of physical activity. Community gardens are an especially important tool in regions that experience limited access to healthy and affordable food, including my district, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Over the past few years, my district staff has been working with non-profits and amongst ourselves to support community gardens and recognize their elevated significance in communities of color.\"\n\n\"I'm proud to co-lead the Thriving Community Gardens Act with Rep. Shontel Brown in an effort to inspire our communities to grow their own food and learn new skills,\" said Rep. Mike Carey. \"Community gardens are a wonderful way to bring people together to teach them to thrive by developing healthy, self-sustaining habits.\"\n\nBackground\n\nThe Thriving Community Gardens Act allows local educational agencies (LEAs) to use Student Success and Academic Enrichment Grants to develop and operate community gardens. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to gather information from LEAs operating community gardens and publish best practices for other schools looking to develop their own community gardens.\n\nCommunity Gardens provide students and their families not only with access to information about healthy eating and living, but also with the skills needed to thrive in communities where food deserts and systemic barriers persist. Furthermore, community gardens enrich academic learning, and strengthen relationships through increased interactions among students, teachers, and volunteers.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-house-passage-public-safety-bill-package", "Rep. Brown Applauds House Passage of Public Safety Bill Package", "2022-09-23", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the passage of several public safety bills, which funds local police departments by investing in tools needed to prevent crime while making reforms for better training and accountability; allots resources for violence intervention initiatives and supports mental health professionals.\n\n\u201cYesterday, I cast a vote to make my community safer. The package of public safety bills the House passed is a step in the right direction,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI am encouraged that these bills require better police training and accountability, increase resources for violence intervention initiatives, provide critical investments to bring justice to resolve cold cases, and make it easier for mental health professionals to respond to emergencies. The passage of these bills will make our communities safer for everyone.\u201d\n\nAs part of the public safety package, the House of Representatives considered and passed the Invest to Protect Act, the VICTIM Act, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, and the Mental Health Justice Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-votes-to-advance-public-safety-package", "Beatty Votes to Advance Public Safety Package", "2022-09-22", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) voted to pass a package of public safety bills. At the negotiating table, Beatty pushed for and secured funding for de-escalation training, oversight by the Department of Justice, and an emphasis on mental health and breaking the cycle of violence. After the vote, Beatty issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday, House Democrats passed a package of bills designed to break the cycle of violence in our communities and advance public safety nationwide. We know that improving our nation\u2019s deeply flawed system of policing requires both resources and accountability measures. At a time when we have genuine concerns about the reliability and effectiveness of our police, Democrats are providing the support, resources, and guardrails that departments need to maintain a qualified and properly trained pool of officers. Throughout the negotiation process, we have consulted with external groups and civil rights advocates, and their dedication to public safety has undoubtedly made this a better package for everyone. Critically, the package includes strong provisions for mental health, prioritizes the needs of victims, and will work to end cyclical violence in our communities. I will continue to work with my colleagues to build on the foundation we established today.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-increase-federal-funding-local-law-enforcement", "Kaptur Votes to Increase Federal Funding for Local Law Enforcement", "2022-09-22", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed four comprehensive bills to deliver new federal funding and resources to local law enforcement officers and agencies across the country. The bills will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.\n\nToday, the House passed four comprehensive bills to deliver new federal funding and resources to law enforcement officers and agencies across the country to aid in hiring, recruitment, training, mental health services, and more. The bills also fund programs for job training and workforce programs for youth as well as support for victims of violence.\n\nThe four bills \u2013 H.R. 6448 \u2013 Invest to Protect Act; H.R. 5768 \u2013 VICTIM Act; H.R. 4118 \u2013 Break the Cycle of Violence Act; and H.R. 8542 \u2013 Mental Health Justice Act \u2013 build on previous federal funding for local law enforcement that Rep. Kaptur delivered through the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021.\n\n\u201cOur law enforcement officers have difficult jobs. It\u2019s our responsibility to deliver the funding and resources they need,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cI will always have the backs of the men and women who put on the badge and wear the uniform. This new federal funding will allow us to put more officers on the street, keep our communities safe, and tackle the root causes of violence.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the comprehensive law enforcement funding bills\n\nH.R. 6448 \u2013 Invest to Protect Act: Creates a grant program to help ensure that police departments in small towns and communities with fewer than 125 officers have the resources and training they need by providing funding to these small law enforcement agencies for training, recruiting, and retaining officers and providing mental health resources to their officers\n\nH.R. 5768 \u2013 VICTIM Act: Creates a grant program to help state and local law enforcement agencies improve their clearance rates for homicides and non-fatal shootings as well as for police to address the needs of victims and their family members\n\nH.R. 4118 \u2013 Break the Cycle of Violence Act: Authorizes federal grants to communities for evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention programs designed to interrupt cycles of violence through job training and work opportunities for youth in communities impacted by violence\n\nH.R. 8542 \u2013 Mental Health Justice Act: Creates a grant program for states and local governments to hire, train, and dispatch mental health professionals when responding to 911 calls due to a mental health crisis\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-increase-federal-funding-local-law-enforcement-0", "Kaptur Votes to Increase Federal Funding for Local Law Enforcement", "2022-09-22", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed four comprehensive bills to deliver new federal funding and resources to local law enforcement officers and agencies across the country. The bills will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.\n\nToday, the House passed four comprehensive bills to deliver new federal funding and resources to law enforcement officers and agencies across the country to aid in hiring, recruitment, training, mental health services, and more. The bills also fund programs for job training and workforce programs for youth as well as support for victims of violence.\n\nThe four bills \u2013 H.R. 6448 \u2013 Invest to Protect Act; H.R. 5768 \u2013 VICTIM Act; H.R. 4118 \u2013 Break the Cycle of Violence Act; and H.R. 8542 \u2013 Mental Health Justice Act \u2013 build on previous federal funding for local law enforcement that Rep. Kaptur delivered through the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021.\n\n\u201cOur law enforcement officers have difficult jobs. It\u2019s our responsibility to deliver the funding and resources they need,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cI will always have the backs of the men and women who put on the badge and wear the uniform. This new federal funding will allow us to put more officers on the street, keep our communities safe, and tackle the root causes of violence.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the comprehensive law enforcement funding bills\n\nH.R. 6448 \u2013 Invest to Protect Act: Creates a grant program to help ensure that police departments in small towns and communities with fewer than 125 officers have the resources and training they need by providing funding to these small law enforcement agencies for training, recruiting, and retaining officers and providing mental health resources to their officers\n\nH.R. 5768 \u2013 VICTIM Act: Creates a grant program to help state and local law enforcement agencies improve their clearance rates for homicides and non-fatal shootings as well as for police to address the needs of victims and their family members\n\nH.R. 4118 \u2013 Break the Cycle of Violence Act: Authorizes federal grants to communities for evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention programs designed to interrupt cycles of violence through job training and work opportunities for youth in communities impacted by violence\n\nH.R. 8542 \u2013 Mental Health Justice Act: Creates a grant program for states and local governments to hire, train, and dispatch mental health professionals when responding to 911 calls due to a mental health crisis\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-celebrates-house-passage-bipartisan-bill-designating-kol-israel", "Rep. Brown Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan Bill Designating the Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial as a National Memorial", "2022-09-19", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the passage of her first stand-alone bill, H.R. 7618, to designate Bedford Heights\u2019 own Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial in Ohio\u2019s 11th Congressional District.\n\n\u201cI am pleased and humbled that the House has unanimously adopted H.R. 7618 to recognize the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial, located in Bedford Heights, Ohio, as a national memorial,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cThis critical, bipartisan legislation, my first stand-alone bill to pass the House, ensures that the Kol Israel Memorial receives the recognition it deserves as likely the oldest of its kind in the United States. At a time of rising antisemitism, it is more important than ever to remember the history of the Holocaust and to learn from it.\u201d\n\nThe commemorative, bipartisan bill was introduced by Rep. Brown in April with cosponsors Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) and Mike Carey (OH-15). Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman introduced a companion bill in the Senate.\n\n\u201cThe Kol Israel Memorial Foundation educates Ohioans about the horrors of the Holocaust and preserves the memories of its victims,\u201d said Senator Brown. \u201cWhen we pass that knowledge on to future generations, we recommit ourselves to ensuring it never happens again, and to fighting for a more just and peaceful world. I am proud that Kol Israel is one step closer to becoming a national memorial.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and the enormous suffering endured by the Jewish people. The Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial was erected six decades ago in Northeast Ohio to honor the victims of the Holocaust and to serve as a lasting reminder of the evil that occurred,\u201d said Senator Portman. \u201cI am pleased our bipartisan, bicameral legislation to designate Kol Israel as a National Memorial has now passed the House and look forward to it coming to the Senate floor for a vote.\u201d\n\n\u201cSixty years after it was first unveiled, the U.S. House of Representatives has now taken action to formally recognize the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as the sacred national monument it truly is,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cEach successive generation must fully understand the horrors of the Holocaust and the Nazi regime \u2013 and today we take a step forward to honor the memories of those lost and preserve their legacies for all time to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am thrilled we have passed our bipartisan legislation to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial,\u201d said Rep. Ryan. \u201cThis designation will support the Foundation\u2019s crucial and enduring work of preserving the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and serve as a solemn reminder of our obligation to speak out and act against hate and injustice.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is with great pride that I voted to designate the Kol Israel Memorial in Bedford Heights, Ohio, as a national memorial,\u201d said Rep. Beatty. \u201cAs we witness continued violence and unfettered destruction on the global political stage, the need to honor and remember victims of genocide is all the more pressing. National Holocaust education is vital if we hope to live up to the promise of \u2018Never Again.\u2019\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial is now one step closer to being designated as a national memorial,\u201d said Rep. Joyce. \u201cBy passing our bill today, the U.S. House of Representatives took action to honor the memory of the Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust. I was proud to join my fellow Ohioans on both sides of the aisle in introducing this important, bipartisan legislation and will continue working to fulfill our promise of Never Again.\u201d\n\n\u201cOne of the best ways to honor the 6 million lives lost during the Holocaust is by vowing to never allow anti-Semitism to take root again, through education,\u201d said Rep. Balderson. \u201cThis legislation is an opportunity to remember those who perished, teach future generations about the dangers of bigotry, and recommit us all to combating anti-Semitism. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in this effort to elevate the designation of Ohio\u2019s own Kol Israel Foundation Memorial.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday we celebrate the passage of H.R. 7618 and look forward to designating Ohio\u2019s Kol Israel Foundation Memorial as a national memorial,\u201d said Rep. Mike Carey. \u201cAs a nation we must continue to educate future generations about the horrors of the Holocaust and reaffirm our commitment to never allow such atrocities to occur again. This national memorial will show the world that antisemitism and hatred of all kinds have no place in our society. Thank you to Congresswoman Brown, my fellow cosponsors, and every member of the House who voted in favor of this important legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe at KIF are thrilled that the House has approved this legislation. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Representative Shontel Brown and the 27 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives for their support of the National Memorial recognition committee,\u201d said Mark Frank, former president of Kol Israel Foundation and chair of the National Memorial request. \u201cTruly their personal attention to our cause exceeded any expectations that Kol Israel members, past and present, could ever have dreamed of when the Memorial was conceived.\u201d\n\nThe bill now awaits floor action in the Senate. In July, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the companion measure by unanimous consent.\n\nBackground:\n\nErected in 1961 by survivors of the Holocaust residing in Northeast Ohio, the Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial is likely the first and oldest Holocaust memorial in the U.S. For more than 60 years, the Kol Israel Foundation has looked after the memorial, which has the ashes of Jewish victims and other tokens of remembrance buried at its base.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-testifies-international-trade-commission-support-trade", "Kaptur Testifies Before International Trade Commission in Support of Trade Protections for American Steel Companies, Workers", "2022-09-15", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission in support of maintaining trade protections for the American steel industry and companies like Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs that produce hot-rolled steel.\n\nToday, Rep. Kaptur offered testimony before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) calling for the ITC and the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) to maintain anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on imported hot-rolled steel products from Australia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.\n\nThese orders \u2013 first implemented in 2016 \u2013 have safeguarded the American steel industry against unfair trade practices by nations that subsidize and dump steel products in the United States, thereby harming American steel companies and workers. In 2017, Rep. Kaptur was the only Member of Congress to testify at a Commerce hearing regarding an investigation of steel imports and illegal dumping of steel in the United States. As a result of the existing orders supported by Rep. Kaptur, the American steel industry has invested heavily in domestic manufacturing, including Cleveland-Cliffs\u2019 recently-completed $1 billion Direct Reduction plant in Toledo and its $200 million upgrade to the Cleveland Works plant in Cleveland.\n\n\u201cSteel is the backbone of manufacturing and a crucial material in supply chains,\u201d Rep. Kaptur testified. \u201cWe need to ensure that our domestic steel industry remains strong; that the steel industry continues to invest and hire workers; and the steel industry is able to innovate for the future. That is why maintaining these orders is so essential. If imports of hot-rolled steel are allowed to once again flood the U.S. market \u2013 as the Department of Commerce has already determined will happen \u2013 we know what the consequences will be. The domestic steel industry will be undermined, plants will be shuttered, and workers will lose their jobs. America will become dependent on other nations for key steel products that are necessary to our defense, energy, and automotive sectors. As such, I strongly encourage the U.S. International Trade Commission to maintain these anti-dumping and countervailing duties for hot-rolled steel products.\u201d\n\n\u201cI greatly appreciate Congresswoman Kaptur\u2019s support and strong testimony at the International Trade Commission\u2019s sunset review hearing on existing hot-rolled steel anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders,\u201d said Cleveland-Cliffs Chairman, President, and CEO Lourenco Goncalves. \u201cThe continuation of these orders is critical to ensuring that the United States maintains a technologically advanced and carbon efficient steel industry. Without these AD/CVD orders in place, Cleveland-Cliffs would not have the confidence to invest, less than three years ago, $1 billion to build our state-of-the-art Direct Reduction plant, which generated more than 1,000 jobs during construction and 160 full-time, good paying union jobs in Toledo, Ohio. The continuation of these orders will support market conditions that enable further transformational investments by our company.\u201d\n\nMore information on the ITC\u2019s anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders case can be found here. Rep. Kaptur\u2019s full testimony before the ITC can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-honors-labor-day", "BEATTY HONORS LABOR DAY", "2022-09-05", "2022", "2022-09", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, in honor of Labor Day, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday, we recognize the incredible and often unseen efforts of America\u2019s union workers across the nation. I know firsthand the life-changing impact of organized labor. As the proud daughter of a union worker, it is my duty to advocate for legislation that stimulates economic growth while ensuring that all workers' rights, including the right to unionize, are protected and celebrated. Join me this Labor Day with honoring the countless achievements our American workers have contributed to strengthen our workforce unions.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-issues-statement-on-shooting-of-donovan-lewis", "Beatty Issues Statement on Shooting of Donovan Lewis", "2022-08-31", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the death of Donovan Lewis:\n\n\u201cI am horrified to see another young, unarmed Black man killed by police in our city. In this painful loss, my heart goes out to his family. Donovan Lewis was shot by the officer less than one second after his bedroom door was opened. It appears to be clear the officer involved did not take the necessary time to assess the situation before choosing to employ deadly force. Following the shooting, Mayor Ginther and Chief Bryant have remained transparent and acted swiftly, ordering BCI to conduct an independent investigation. As we await their findings, I stand with the Columbus community in our calls for justice and accountability.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-700k-jobs-infrastructure-bill-grant-put-bay-coastal", "Kaptur Announces $700K Jobs & Infrastructure Bill Grant for Put-in-Bay Coastal Resilience Project", "2022-08-30", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced Put-in-Bay would receive $700,000 in federal funding through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for a coastal resilience and shoreline restoration project.\n\nToday, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NWF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded Put-in-Bay $700,000 through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to construct a living shoreline at Scheeff East Point Preserve on South Bass Island.\n\nCombined with $950,000 in matching funds from Put-in-Bay, the $1.65 million project will remove foreign debris and utilize a variety of natural shoreline restoration techniques \u2013 including the placement of trees, boulders, native vegetation, and beach materials \u2013 to stabilize the shoreline and enhance wetland and aquatic habitats for native species.\n\n\u201cPut-in-Bay and South Bass Island\u2019s natural beauty are true gems of Lake Erie that must be protected,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cThanks to the bipartisan Jobs and Infrastructure Bill, we are delivering federal resources that will support the local economy and strengthen these shores and precious habitats for the enjoyment and benefit of residents and visitors alike.\u201d\n\nMore information on NWF and NOAA\u2019s $700,000 award to Put-in-Bay can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-brown-introduce-bill-expand-farmers-market-nutrition-programs", "Kaptur, Brown Introduce Bill to Expand Farmers Market Nutrition Programs", "2022-08-30", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after she and Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act.\n\nSupported by Ohio farmers, service organizations, and food banks, the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act would improve and expand two long-standing federal programs that connect seniors and families with farmers markets and food stands. As a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Kaptur has long championed these programs which provide affordable, nutritious food to tens of thousands of Ohioans while benefiting local farmers.\n\nThe Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and the Women, Infants and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) are federal-state partnership programs in which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) distributes grants to states to make coupons available to eligible seniors and families to purchase food made and grown in their communities. Each year, 725,000 seniors and 1.2 million women, infants, and children across the country receive coupons worth up to $50 that can be exchanged at nearly 20,000 locations. However, the $20 million in annual funding for SFMP and $30 million for FMNP is insufficient to meet the need.\n\nThe Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act would allow for a stepped increase in SFMP funding up to $100 million annually by 2028. The bill also raises coupon amounts for SFMNP to $80 and FMNP up to $60, and establishes a USDA pilot program to facilitate contracting between local farmers and local food banks for food procurement and nutritional assistance delivery.\n\n\u201cDollar for dollar, the senior and family Farmers Market Nutrition Programs are some of the most effective farm and nutritional programs across America,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cBy connecting farmers with even more of their neighbors, we will ensure those in need have a meal at the dinner table while uplifting the growers and producers who feed us all.\u201d\n\n\"Strengthening Ohio families' access to nutritious, fresh foods and offering new markets for our local farmers is a win-win for all,\" said Rep. Brown. \"This legislation will ensure funding for American families and seniors who use nutrition benefits at farmers markets to keep healthy food on their tables while supporting our regional food systems.\"\n\n\u201cThe Chef's Garden is a family owned and operated vegetable farm in Northern Ohio,\u201d said Chef\u2019s Garden CEO Bob Jones. \u201cWe operate a local farmers market and have been participating in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program the past two years. We are continually amazed at how much the seniors in our area appreciate the access to good local fresh produce. We wholeheartedly support the expansion of this program to reach more folks.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is reaching into the heart of a food desert in our community,\u201d said Sandusky Farmers Market CEO Chris Parthemore. \u201cSeniors love the access to farm fresh produce and tell us how this program is helping them stretch their food dollars each month. The Sandusky Farmers Market has shown great potential but like most non-profits, it struggles with resources. Despite those struggles, the farmers market makes a tangible difference in our community. The market provides low cost, healthy foods to our community on a weekly basis and to many residents who are on a fixed income. Obesity and access to sustainably farmed, nutritious food are continuing problems. This bill can make a profound impact in our community and others by ensuring access to locally sourced, healthy foods.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are so grateful to Congresswoman Kaptur for her leadership in introducing the Farmers Market and Food Bank Revitalization Act of 2022,\u201d said Greater Cleveland Food Bank Director of Advocacy and Public Education Kimberly LoVano. \u201cNot only will this bill provide additional access to fresh, locally-grown food for seniors and families with children, but it will also help food banks establish new partnerships with local farmers at a time when it\u2019s needed most.\u201d\n\nMore information on the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program can be found here. More information on the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-first-solars-185m-expansion-northwest-ohio", "Kaptur Statement on First Solar\u2019s $185M Expansion in Northwest Ohio", "2022-08-30", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development \u2013 released the following statement on First Solar\u2019s $185 million expansion in Northwest Ohio.\n\n\u201cI am leading the fight for American energy manufacturing and an all of the above energy strategy to bring good-paying jobs and economic growth to our region,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cAmerica\u2019s energy future will be built right here in the heartland, and First Solar\u2019s $185 million investment in Northwest Ohio is just the beginning. From the Defense Production Act to the Inflation Reduction Act, I will work with anyone \u2013 Republican or Democrat \u2013 and pull every lever to invest in Ohio\u2019s workers and Ohio\u2019s companies.\u201d\n\nIn light of the Biden Administration\u2019s decision earlier this year to suspend tariffs on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, Rep. Kaptur recently included $100 million in her House-passed fiscal year 2022 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill to implement the Defense Production Act through the U.S. Department of Energy to invest in American companies\u2019 expansion of clean energy manufacturing. Rep. Kaptur has also teamed with Senator Rob Portman to protect domestic solar industries and supported the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in an array of next generation energy technologies.\n\nMore information on First Solar\u2019s $185 million expansion in Northwest Ohio can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/kaptur-brown-introduce-bill-expand-farmers-market-nutrition-programs", "Kaptur, Brown Introduce Bill to Expand Farmers Market Nutrition Programs", "2022-08-30", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after she and Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act.\n\nSupported by Ohio farmers, service organizations, and food banks, the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act would improve and expand two long-standing federal programs that connect seniors and families with farmers markets and food stands. As a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Kaptur has long championed these programs which provide affordable, nutritious food to tens of thousands of Ohioans while benefiting local farmers.\n\nThe Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and the Women, Infants and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) are federal-state partnership programs in which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) distributes grants to states to make coupons available to eligible seniors and families to purchase food made and grown in their communities. Each year, 725,000 seniors and 1.2 million women, infants, and children across the country receive coupons worth up to $50 that can be exchanged at nearly 20,000 locations. However, the $20 million in annual funding for SFMP and $30 million for FMNP is insufficient to meet the need.\n\nThe Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act would allow for a stepped increase in SFMP funding up to $100 million annually by 2028. The bill also raises coupon amounts for SFMNP to $80 and FMNP up to $60, and establishes a USDA pilot program to facilitate contracting between local farmers and local food banks for food procurement and nutritional assistance delivery.\n\n\u201cDollar for dollar, the senior and family Farmers Market Nutrition Programs are some of the most effective farm and nutritional programs across America,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cBy connecting farmers with even more of their neighbors, we will ensure those in need have a meal at the dinner table while uplifting the growers and producers who feed us all.\u201d\n\n\"Strengthening Ohio families' access to nutritious, fresh foods and offering new markets for our local farmers is a win-win for all,\" said Rep. Brown. \"This legislation will ensure funding for American families and seniors who use nutrition benefits at farmers markets to keep healthy food on their tables while supporting our regional food systems.\"\n\n\u201cThe Chef's Garden is a family owned and operated vegetable farm in Northern Ohio,\u201d said Chef\u2019s Garden CEO Bob Jones. \u201cWe operate a local farmers market and have been participating in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program the past two years. We are continually amazed at how much the seniors in our area appreciate the access to good local fresh produce. We wholeheartedly support the expansion of this program to reach more folks.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is reaching into the heart of a food desert in our community,\u201d said Sandusky Farmers Market CEO Chris Parthemore. \u201cSeniors love the access to farm fresh produce and tell us how this program is helping them stretch their food dollars each month. The Sandusky Farmers Market has shown great potential but like most non-profits, it struggles with resources. Despite those struggles, the farmers market makes a tangible difference in our community. The market provides low cost, healthy foods to our community on a weekly basis and to many residents who are on a fixed income. Obesity and access to sustainably farmed, nutritious food are continuing problems. This bill can make a profound impact in our community and others by ensuring access to locally sourced, healthy foods.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are so grateful to Congresswoman Kaptur for her leadership in introducing the Farmers Market and Food Bank Revitalization Act of 2022,\u201d said Greater Cleveland Food Bank Director of Advocacy and Public Education Kimberly LoVano. \u201cNot only will this bill provide additional access to fresh, locally-grown food for seniors and families with children, but it will also help food banks establish new partnerships with local farmers at a time when it\u2019s needed most.\u201d\n\nMore information on the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program can be found here. More information on the Farmers Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-biden-administration-historic-student-loan-relief", "Rep. Brown Applauds Biden Administration for Historic Student Loan Relief Announcement", "2022-08-30", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after President Biden's announcement on studentloanreliefforthosewhoneeditmost:\n\n\"President Biden realized another promise today that will bring student debt relief to millions of Americans, including the nearly 1.8 million people in Ohio burdened by studentloans,\" said Rep. Brown. \"Collectively, Ohioans owe $62 billion in student debt, which has limited millions of working families in our state from achieving the American dream of home ownership and generational wealth.\"\n\n\"The president's plan will ease the burden of studentloan debt, particularly felt by low-income and marginalized communities who bear the burden the most. Today's announcement is a step forward in the right direction to address racial and economic injustice, and I hope it helps to create a more fair and equitable country.\"\n\nBackground\n\nIn July, Rep. Brown joined Representatives Tony C\u00e1rdenas (CA-29), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and a coalition of one hundred Members of Congress in penning a letter to President Biden and Secretary Cardona requesting an extension of the studentloan payment pause to provide relief to American families.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-brown-johnson-and-torres-lead-letter-urging-biden-administration-combat", "Reps. Brown, Johnson, and Torres Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Combat Monkeypox Vaccine Healthcare Inequities", "2022-08-18", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Representatives Shontel M. Brown (OH-11), Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr. (GA-4), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) led a group of 23 Members of Congress urging the administration to strengthen efforts to address inequities in our public health system.\n\nTo prevent and reduce the spread of infectious diseases, Reps. Brown, Johnson, and Torres penned a letter requesting the administration ensure the fair distribution of monkeypox vaccines, testing, and therapeutics among at-risk groups that have been historically disadvantaged.\n\n\"The prevalence of highly infectious diseases like Monkeypox and COVID-19 has been felt across the nation, but they have wreaked havoc disproportionately on minority communities that often lack access to basic healthcare resources like vaccines,\" said Rep. Brown, who is also a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. \"These inequities within our healthcare system are deeply rooted and have been documented for decades. And it is past time that we work to address them.\"\n\n\u201cIn Georgia, monkeypox is infecting an overwhelming number of Black people compared to other races -- particularly Black men,\u201d said Rep. Johnson. \u201cNationwide, despite Black and Hispanic people making up about one-third of the population, over half reported cases are within this group. Social determinants of health drive health disparities, but the Administration\u2019s National Monkeypox Response has an opportunity to ensure the health of these communities. I am happy to work with Congresswoman Brown and Congressman Torres to avoid a worst-case scenario for this critical health emergency.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe US has a long and ugly history of ignoring the public health needs of the LGBTQ community. It is imperative that the federal response is equitable and does not leave at risk communities behind when it comes to testing and vaccinations. That is why my colleague, Congresswoman Brown and I are urging the administration to make every effort to address inequities in our public health system before history repeats itself,\u201d said Rep. Ritchie Torres\n\nThe letter was sent to the National Monkeypox Response Coordinator, Robert J. Fenton Jr., and specifically called for the administration to expand its response efforts to target low-income individuals, those without access to internet and transportation, and other economic disparities. Additionally, the letter emphasized concern for the MSM and LGBTQ+ community, who make up 99% of confirmed monkeypox cases, by some estimates.\n\nThe letter can be viewed here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-votes-inflation-reduction-act-lower-health-care-costs-and-create", "Rep. Brown Votes for Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Health Care Costs and Create Jobs for Ohioans", "2022-08-14", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined House Democrats in voting to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This historic legislation is a significant step forward in Democrats\u2019 fight to put people over politics by lowering energy and health care costs, creating millions of good-paying jobs, addressing the climate crisis, all the while reducing the deficit. Rep. Brown issued the following statement following passage of the bill:\n\n\u201cThis landmark legislation is a huge victory for our country and demonstrates our commitment to improving the lives of American families and our environment,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI am pleased to see that this bill contains the critical proposals that House Democrats advocated for, including reducing health care costs for Americans and extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, as well as empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.\n\nThe IRA also includes the largest investment to fight climate change in our nation\u2019s history. It will help strengthen America\u2019s energy security, cut carbon emissions, and create jobs manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles in America. More importantly, the IRA will fight inflation by investing in paying down the debt\u2014while making the largest corporations pay their fair share of taxes.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-votes-for-democratic-package-to-lower-costs-fight-climate-change-reduce-deficit", "Beatty Votes for Democratic Package to Lower Costs, Fight Climate Change, Reduce Deficit", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined her Democratic colleagues in voting to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation that will lower families\u2019 household costs, create millions of good-paying jobs, and deliver the most significant climate legislation in history, all while dramatically reducing the deficit.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act may prove the most impactful of the many substantial legislative accomplishments made on behalf of everyday Americans during the Biden Era,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cThis is the most significant piece of climate legislation in history, a life-changing investment in American health care, and a reinvestment in American energy that also fights inflation without increasing taxes for average American families. We are creating jobs and making sure the money families bring home can stretch as far as it used to. While some in Washington quietly cheer on inflation and deny the very existence of the climate crisis, Democrats are delivering solutions to the issues imperiling our future.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the Inflation Reduction Act include:\n\n\u25cf Combating climate change and pollution with new grants, incentives, and tax credits\n\n\u25cf Lowering the cost of health care by extending ACA subsidies\n\n\u25cf Capping Medicare out-of-pocket prescription costs at $2,000 per year\n\n\u25cf Fighting inflation and lowering the deficit by $300 billion\n\nLeading economists, including Nobel Prize winners and former Treasury secretaries, Council of Economic Advisors chairs and a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) director,agreethat by reducing the deficit, the Act will place downward pressure on inflation. The nonpartisanCommittee for a Responsible Federal Budget andMoody\u2019s Analytics also conclude that the Act will reduce inflationary pressure. CBO estimated ahead of the Senate vote that the Act will reduce the deficit by more than$300 billionover the next decade, while the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that it will reduce the deficit by almost$2 trillionover two decades.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/inflation-reduction-act-kaptur-votes-lower-healthcare-and-energy-costs", "Inflation Reduction Act: Kaptur Votes to Lower Healthcare and Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Cut Deficit", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act to lower healthcare and energy costs, create jobs, and cut the deficit. The bill will now be sent to President Biden for signature.\n\nBy closing tax loopholes and establishing a minimum corporate tax applied only to the 150 largest corporations, the Inflation Reduction Act lowers healthcare and energy costs, expands American energy production, and reduces the federal deficit by $300 billion without raising taxes on small businesses or households making less than $400,000.\n\nThe comprehensive bill delivers targeted investments to lower Medicare prescription drug and insulin costs and protect Affordable Care Act plan premium subsidies for 13 million Americans. The bill also spurs American energy innovation to create new energy and manufacturing jobs, lower energy costs, and conserve the environment.\n\n\u201cThe wealthiest have had a good run of things on the backs of workers, families, and seniors,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cBy requiring the highest earners to pay their fair share, the Inflation Reduction Act lowers healthcare and energy costs without raising a single penny on the Middle Class. Seniors will pay less for prescription drugs, families will pay less for healthcare, and we\u2019ll lower energy costs and create good-paying jobs right here at home. Together, these commonsense steps will keep more dollars in Ohioans\u2019 pocketbooks while building America forward for the future.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the Inflation Reduction Act\n\nImplements a 15 percent minimum corporate tax on corporations making more than $1 billion in profits annually; Small businesses and households making less than $400,000 will see no new taxes\n\nReduces the federal deficit by $300 billion\n\nEmpowers Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices; Establishes a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs and $35 per month cap on insulin for seniors on Medicare \u2013 benefitting 140,000 seniors in Ohio\u2019s 9th Congressional District\n\nExtends Affordable Care Act premium credits \u2013 saving people on Marketplace plans an average of $800 annually\n\nInvests $60 billion in domestic manufacturing, energy production, and cleaner automotive and transportation industries \u2013 creating new jobs, lowering energy costs, and improving supply chains\n\nInvests $44 billion in sustainable agriculture practices, biofuels, and coastal habitat restoration\n\nMore information on the Inflation Reduction Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-university-hospitals-bedford-and-richmond-heights-medical", "Rep. Brown Statement on University Hospitals Bedford and Richmond Heights Medical Centers Closing", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement about the closing and elimination of medical emergency services at University Hospitals Bedford and Richmond Heights Medical Centers:\n\n\"We know that access to immediate, safe, quality healthcare is essential to reversing generations of health inequities that have punished marginalized and low-income communities for years,\" said Rep. Shontel Brown. \"Like many in the Bedford and Richmond Heights areas, I am concerned by the closing and elimination of emergency services provided by University Hospitals. I will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain committed to working with University Hospitals' leadership to identify accessible and affordable healthcare alternatives for our community.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-pact-act-being-signed-law", "Kaptur Statement on PACT Act Being Signed Into Law", "2022-08-10", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after legislation she cosponsored \u2013 the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act \u2013 was signed into law by President Biden.\n\n\u201cAs the only Ohioan on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I am committed to using this office to help the men and women who served our nation in every way that I can,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cI have met so many veterans and their families who have been impacted by exposure to burn pits and toxic substances. By expanding care to millions of veterans, the PACT Act strengthens America\u2019s commitment to those who have so faithfully and courageously served us all.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-senate-passage-pact-act", "Rep. Brown Applauds Senate Passage of the PACT Act", "2022-08-04", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) commended the successful Senate passage of the PACT Act. The PACT Act addresses the full spectrum of issues affecting toxic-exposed veterans\u2019 access to VA benefits and care while also reforming VA\u2019s presumptive decision-making process. Rep. Brown issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cAfter fighting to protect our democracy, our veterans should not come home to another battle with our healthcare system,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cVeterans often experience increased health hazards during their time of service, and some injuries and illnesses are slow to manifest, such as asthma, cancer, and others.\n\n\u201cThe PACT Act is the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years. While we will never be able to repay our debt to those who wear the uniform by signing this bill into law, Congress has taken a decisive step in ensuring that we care for the servicemen, women, and their families.\"\n\nThe PACT Act will bring these changes:\n\nExpands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras\n\nAdds more than 20 new presumptive conditions for burn pits and other toxic exposures\n\nAdds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation\n\nRequires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care\n\nHelps us improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-announces-grant-expand-manufacturing-workforce-training-0", "Kaptur Announces Grant to Expand Manufacturing Workforce Training in Northwest Ohio", "2022-08-03", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding $23.5 million to the Ohio Manufacturers\u2019 Association to expand manufacturing workforce training throughout Ohio.\n\nToday, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Ohio Manufacturers\u2019 Association (OMA) a $23.5 million grant to expand manufacturing workforce training throughout Ohio. As part of the statewide grant, the Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Alliance (NOMA) will receive $930,000. NOMA members include Altenloh, Brinck & Co; Betco; PBE; Regal; Rosenboom; Sauder; Spangler; Advance Group; American Manufacturing; Arrow; First Solar; Innovative Controls; Glassline; PD&B; VM Systems; and Yarder Manufacturing.\n\nFunded through the American Rescue Plan \u2013 which Rep. Kaptur helped pass in 2021 without any Republican votes \u2013 EDA\u2019s Good Jobs Challenge grant will fund a workforce training program led by OMA\u2019s Educational and Industrial Development Institute. The program will bring together Ohio manufacturers with local community organizations, community colleges, and labor unions to provide specialized skills training to workers that empowers them to secure good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing sectors that are essential to American supply chains, global competitiveness, and regional development.\n\n\u201cMade up of the hardworking men and women who make, build, and grow America, manufacturing is the backbone of Ohio\u2019s Middle Class,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cToday, the American Rescue Plan is delivering in a big way to strengthen Northwest Ohio\u2019s manufacturing base and provide workers with the high-tech skills they need for in-demand careers. By bringing together workers and industry, the Economic Development Administration\u2019s Good Jobs Challenge grant will position our workers to be ready for the good-paying manufacturing jobs they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cA trained workforce is essential to ensuring that the United States can compete and succeed in the 21st century,\u201d said U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. \u201cThanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan, the Commerce Department is able to make once-in-a-generation investments in industry-driven, and locally-led workforce systems that will create high-quality jobs and accelerate regional economic growth, especially for underserved communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe OMA is honored to be a Good Jobs Challenge grantee,\u201d said Ohio Manufacturers\u2019 Association Managing Director of Workforce Services Sara Tracey. \u201cThe level of collaboration and commitment from manufacturers and state partners is unprecedented, and as a network, we\u2019re ready to make monumental change. Our emphasis will be on reaching job seekers from under-represented members of our communities to fill good jobs in manufacturing facilities across Ohio.\u201d\n\nMore information on EDA\u2019s Good Jobs Challenge can be found here. More information on the $23.5 million grant to OMA can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-bipartisan-greatest-generation-commemorative-coin-act-signed-law", "Kaptur Bipartisan Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act Signed into Law", "2022-08-03", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after her bipartisan bill \u2013 the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act \u2013 was signed into law by President Biden.\n\nToday, President Biden signed into law Rep. Kaptur\u2019s bipartisan bill \u2013 the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act \u2013 that directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to mint commemorative coins that pay tribute to the National World War II Memorial and honor the American servicemembers who served and died during World War II. The National World War II Memorial was dedicated in 2004 after a 17-year effort spearheaded by Rep. Kaptur.\n\nProceeds from the sale of the coins will be used by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial \u2013 in partnership with the National Park Service \u2013 to perform necessary maintenance and repair work at the memorial and provide enhanced educational and commemorative programming to the millions of people who visit annually. The bill authorizes Treasury to mint up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins for use as legal tender. Beginning in 2024, the coins will be sold to the public at face value plus a $35, $10, and $5 surcharge, respectively, to fund the work and programming led by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial.\n\n\u201cWith the signing into law of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, we continue our bipartisan work to honor the National World War II Memorial and preserve it for years to come,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cThe Greatest Generation commemorative coin will stand the test of time \u2013 representing America\u2019s enduring gratitude for the millions of courageous servicemembers who answered the call of duty when our nation and the world needed them most.\u201d\n\nRep. Kaptur\u2019s bill was cosponsored by 300 Republican and Democratic colleagues and passed the House and Senate in July.\n\nMore information on the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-passing-representative-jackie-walorski", "Kaptur Statement on Passing of Representative Jackie Walorski", "2022-08-03", "2022", "2022-08", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02).\n\n\u201cJackie Walorski was a source of inspiration, wit, drive, and laughter to all who knew her,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cAs Co-Chairs of the Congressional Poland Caucus and collegial friends from our Great Lakes region, we had countless conversations and shared weekly flights together on our way back home. I offer my deepest sympathies to her husband, Dean, her family and friends, and her devoted staff \u2013 as well as to the loved ones of Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson. May Jackie\u2019s deep faith offer a road forward to those whose hearts need comfort now and in the days to come.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-passage-assault-weapons-ban-act-end-sale-assault-weapons", "Rep. Brown Applauds Passage of Assault Weapons Ban Act to End Sale of Assault Weapons", "2022-07-29", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for the Assault Weapons Ban Act, which would prohibit the sale of assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices. This comes on the heels of yet another wave of mass shootings across the country involving assault weapons\u2014including the murder of seven people at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois. House Democrats\u2019 swift and decisive action marks the first passage of an assault weapons ban since 1994.\n\n\u201cMy community continues to bear the tragic realities tied to senseless gun violence,\" said Rep. Brown, a cosponsor of the bill and member of the Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce. \u201cOur thoughts and prayers aren\u2019t enough. And every mass shooting we witness proves that Congress must act to end the senseless killings of thousands of innocent children and adults who have become victims of gun violence in their schools, churches, and grocery stores. I commend the House for taking steps in the right direction and urge the Senate to save lives and act swiftly to pass the bill.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-passage-chips-and-science-act-lower-families-costs-bolster", "Rep. Brown Applauds Passage of CHIPS and Science Act to Lower Families\u2019 Costs, Bolster American Economic Independence", "2022-07-29", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday, Rep. Brown voted for the historic, bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen Ohio\u2019s economy and support families and national security for generations. The CHIPS and Science Act will deliver a powerful investment in America\u2019s global competitiveness. The bill will directly impact Ohio\u2019s economy by creating jobs, slashing kitchen table costs, ending dependence on foreign manufacturers and turbocharging American innovation. This legislation now heads to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cThe passage of the CHIPS and Science Act is a huge win for our country and Ohio\u2019s economy,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cThe bipartisan legislation was championed by the Ohio delegation in efforts to boost the U.S. semiconductor production and create opportunities for our state. Intel selected Ohio to be the location of its new $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant that would employ over 3,000 workers, and this is only the beginning of Intel's planned investments for our state.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act will reverse these dangerous trends, reasserting America\u2019s economic independence and scientific dominance. This legislation will:\n\nLower costs for American consumers \u2013 by making more critical semiconductor components in America, helping end the shortage of chips that have driven up the price of everything from cars to consumer goods.\n\nCreate 100,000 new good-paying jobs \u2013 creates strong Davis-Bacon jobs building hi-tech manufacturing facilities here in America.\n\nEnd our dangerous dependence on foreign manufacturers \u2013 bringing critical semiconductor manufacturing back to America instead of overseas where it can be threatened by our adversaries.\n\nTurbocharge American R&D \u2013 powering America\u2019s preeminence in both basic research and next-generation technologies and ensuring that the technologies of the future are made here in America.\n\nDiversify and expand the innovation workforce \u2013 broadening the pool of brainpower and talent so that we are embracing the full potential from all our communities, helping to diversify our STEM workforce and advancing regional technology hubs to ensure communities across the country can help in American research and development.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-brown-owens-and-sherman-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-honoring-victims", "Reps. Brown, Owens, and Sherman Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Victims of the Munich Massacre", "2022-07-29", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of the Munich Massacre, Reps. Burgess Owens (UT-04) and Brad Sherman (CA-30) introduced a bipartisan House Resolution calling for a moment of silence in Congress and at all future Olympic Opening Ceremonies in honor of the eleven Israeli athletes who were brutally murdered by a group of Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. The bill was joined by Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) as an original cosponsor.\n\n\u201cFifty years ago, Shaker Heights\u2019 hero David Berger and ten other Israeli Olympic team members were tragically killed in a terror attack in Munich, forever changing the face of the Olympics,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cToday, we must recommit to the security of the Jewish people in the U.S. and worldwide, honoring the story of the 1972 Israeli Team and condemning this and every other horrific criminal act of antisemitism.\u201d\n\n\u201cDuring the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes were brutally murdered by \u201cBlack September,\u201d a group of Palestinian terrorists,\u201d said Rep. Owens. \u201cAs we approach the 50th anniversary of the Munich Massacre, I am humbled to join Reps. Sherman and Brown to honor the victims of this extraordinarily dark day. Throughout history, the unifying power of sports and peaceful competition has brought us together. Now more than ever, we must fight all forms of terrorism, antisemitism, and hate.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Munich massacre of 1972, when eleven Israelis were tragically murdered in a heinous terrorist attack, remains one of the darkest chapters in Olympic history,\u201d said Rep. Sherman. \u201cAs we near the 50th anniversary of this hateful act, I am proud to co-lead this important and historic resolution that memorializes the victims and provides a powerful reminder of the need to continue the fight against bigotry, anti-Semitism and terror in all its forms.\u201d\n\n\u201cHadassah shares the Olympic values of building a better and more peaceful world. A minute of silence should be part of every Opening Ceremony at Olympic Games moving forward to remember the eleven Israeli athletes brutally murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group during the 1972 games in Munich and the police officer who died in the massacre\u201d said Rhoda Smolow, Hadassah National President. \u201cWe thank Representative Owens, Representative Sherman and the families of the victims of this tragedy for their leadership in advocating for a way to honor the memory of those who lost their lives and continuing to fight antisemitism in all its forms.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs an Israeli-American, I deeply appreciate that the United States Congress is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack in which eleven Israelis were brutally murdered,\u201d said Robert Mayer, ICAN National Board Member. \u201cThis attack was a violation of the spirit of the Olympic Games, especially the principle promoting mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, and it is important that the world never forgets so that it never happens again. Growing up in Israel, I was a member of a youth movement created in memory of Amitzur Shapira, a coach who was one of the victims. They trained us in physical conditioning and self-defense, our motto was: never again.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe welcome this important resolution commemorating the lives of the 11 Israelis murdered by Palestinian terrorists during the 1972 Munich Olympics,\u201d said the Anti-Defamation League. \u201cADL has long advocated for the International Olympic Committee to include a moment of silence for the Israeli victims during the Olympic opening ceremonies, and we urge the IOC to follow this resolution\u2019s recommendation of beginning this practice starting with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.\u201d\n\nSupporting groups include the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), The Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN), Hadassah, The Women\u2019s Zionist Organization of America, The Anti- Defamation League (ADL), The American Jewish Committee (AJC), The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and Israeli-American Council (IAC).\n\nThe full text of the resolution is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-votes-to-pass-52-billion-semiconductor-bill", "Beatty Votes to Pass $52+ Billion Semiconductor Bill", "2022-07-28", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan bill to bolster American semiconductor chip production. Beatty was intimately involved in the crafting and negotiation of the CHIPS and Science Act, working to ensure Central Ohio institutions and communities would benefit from the funding. Critically, Beatty secured language in the final bill to ensure funding makes its way to historically underserved communities and businesses.\n\n\u201cFor Ohioans, the importance of the CHIPS and Science Act cannot be overstated,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cEven beyond the thousands of jobs it will generate in Central Ohio, this is an investment in American technological and manufacturing dominance. By bringing computer chip production back to the US, we will lower costs for Americans, create thousands of good-paying union jobs, bolster STEM R&D, and end our dangerous dependence on foreign manufacturers. Coupled with Intel\u2019s historic investment, this funding will rebuild America\u2019s rich manufacturing tradition and usher in a new Silicon Heartland. I am grateful to the Partnership, our local business community, and our local government leaders for coming together to support this legislation.\u201d\n\nThe CHIPS and Science Act will deliver a powerful investment in America\u2019s global competitiveness \u2013 creating jobs, slashing kitchen table costs, ending dependence on foreign manufacturers, and turbocharging American innovation. It is estimated the legislation will create nearly 100,000 new American Davis-Bacon jobs.\n\n\u201cThe CHIPS and Science Act is a win for Ohio workers and our local communities that will see massive job creation while driving down inflation,\u201d said Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga. \u201cWe applaud the U.S. House of Representatives and the leadership of Congresswoman Joyce Beatty in securing passage of the CHIPS Act to drive domestic semiconductor production, ensuring access to current and future critical technologies that increase our economic and national security.\u201d\n\nThe bill also includes major investments in the National Science Foundation for cutting edge research and development, expanding opportunities for STEM education at Ohio institutions like Central State University, Columbus State Community College, and The Ohio State University.\n\n\u201cInvestment in the domestic semiconductor industry is critical to keeping our nation strong and competitive,\u201d said Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson. \u201cThis bill recognizes the importance of realizing that goal by making strategic investments in research and development, overcoming supply chain challenges, and cultivating the workforce of the future. Ohio State is deeply committed to playing a key role in economic growth both locally \u2013 particularly related to the Silicon Heartland initiative \u2013 and across the U.S., and we are grateful to Representative Joyce Beatty for her support.\u201d\n\nFunding from the bill will in part go to support the construction of Intel\u2019s planned semiconductor plant, scheduled to begin construction in New Albany, Ohio, in the coming months. The plant is expected to create 3,000 permanent Intel jobs and an additional 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build, and support tens of thousands of additional local long-term jobs across a broad array of suppliers and partners. At full buildout, the total investment in the site could grow to as much as $100 billion over the next decade, making it one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing sites in the world.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-bipartisan-chips-and-science-act-invest-american", "Kaptur Votes for Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to Invest in American Manufacturing, Supply Chains", "2022-07-28", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed the CHIPS and Science Act to invest in American manufacturing and supply chains. In a vote of 243-187-1, Rep. Kaptur joined 218 House Democrats and 24 House Republicans to pass the bill, which will now be sent to President Biden for signature.\n\nThe Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science (CHIPS and Science) Act is comprehensive legislation that boosts American economic competitiveness and national security, creates good-paying jobs, and lowers costs by investing in domestic manufacturing and strengthening supply chains across the country.\n\nWhile China and other foreign competitors are heavily investing in their own semiconductor manufacturing capacity, the United States currently only produces 12 percent of what it needs for everything from automobiles to computers \u2013 down from 37 percent in the 1990s. The CHIPS and Science Act\u2019s investments are strategically targeted to restore the U.S.\u2019s position as a world leader in manufacturing innovation. As part of the bill, Rep. Kaptur advocated for the inclusion of automotive-specific investments and incorporated a provision that directs for the Great Lakes region to be prioritized for clean energy incubator investments.\n\n\u201cWhen America builds, America wins,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cIn the 21st century, the fight for manufacturing and scientific dominance will be won by those who are ready to compete. By investing in American jobs, American innovation, and American industries, the CHIPS and Science Act turns a page on years of misguided trade and industrial policies and shifts our trajectory toward the future.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the CHIPS and Science Act\n\nJob-Creating Hubs: $11 billion for the Department of Commerce (DOC) to create 20 geographically distributed Regional Technology Hubs to focus on technology development, job creation, and expanding U.S. innovation capacity, including $1 billion dedicated to a RECOMPETES grant program for economically-distressed communities\n\nSemiconductor Manufacturing Incentives: $39 billion for assistance to build, expand, or modernize domestic semiconductor manufacturing facilities and equipment, including $2 billion specifically for legacy chip production geared toward automotive and related manufacturing\n\nResearch and Development: $11 billion for DOC research and development programs and workforce development initiatives, including the National Semiconductor Technology Center and National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program\n\nAdvanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit: Establishes a 25 percent investment tax credit to incentivize construction and modernization of semiconductor manufacturing facilities\n\nCHIPS for America\u2019s Defense Fund: $2 billion for Department of Defense microelectronic research and development and semiconductor workforce training\n\nCHIPS for America Workforce and Education Fund: $200 million for the National Science Foundation for microelectronics workforce development\n\nMore information on the CHIPS and Science Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-kaptur-bipartisan-bill-create-national-world-war-ii", "House Passes Kaptur Bipartisan Bill to Create National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin", "2022-07-27", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed her bill \u2013 the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act \u2013 to create a National World War II Memorial commemorative coin.\n\nOn Tuesday, the House passed Rep. Kaptur\u2019s Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act that empowers the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to mint commemorative coins that pay tribute to the National World War II Memorial and honor the American servicemembers who served and died during World War II. The National World War II Memorial was dedicated in 2004 after a 17-year effort spearheaded by Rep. Kaptur.\n\nProceeds from the sale of the coins will be used by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial \u2013 in partnership with the National Park Service \u2013 to perform necessary maintenance and repair work at the memorial and provide enhanced educational and commemorative programming to the millions of people who visit annually. The bill authorizes Treasury to mint up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins for use as legal tender. Beginning in 2024, the coins will be sold to the public at face value plus a $35, $10, and $5 surcharge, respectively, to fund the work and programming led by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial.\n\n\u201cAt the heart of our nation\u2019s capital, the National World War II Memorial stands as an enduring testament to the patriots of America\u2019s Greatest Generation whose selfless courage secured the victory of Liberty in the 20th century,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cThe Greatest Generation commemorative coin will serve as a sturdy token that honors those who fought and sacrificed while fortifying the sacred national shrine that salutes their legacies.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe commemorative coin will serve as an important representation of the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the brave Americans who fought to defend the nation and advance peace and freedom throughout the world,\u201d said Friends of the National World War II Memorial Executive Director Holly Rotondi. \u201cWe are grateful to Congresswoman Kaptur and Congressman Adam Kinzinger, along with Senators Mike Rounds and Jeanne Shaheen for their strong leadership in recognizing the importance of the memorial as the singular place in the U.S. to commemorate World War II and its veterans and moving this significant legislation through Congress.\u201d\n\n\"The National World War II Memorial stands as an important symbol of America\u2019s national unity, a timeless reminder of the moral strength and power that flows when free people are united and bonded together in a common and just cause for liberty,\u201d said Friends of the National World War II Memorial Chairman Jane Droppa. \u201cIn 2024, the Memorial will turn 20 years old, and without the efforts of Congresswoman Kaptur and Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Senators Mike Rounds and Jeanne Shaheen the legislation passed today it would not be possible to provide much needed attention to this sacred space.\u201d\n\nRep. Kaptur\u2019s bill was cosponsored in the House by Rep. Adam Kinzginer (R-IL-16) along with 300 colleagues, and supported by companion legislation introduced in the Senate by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). The Senate will soon receive Rep. Kaptur\u2019s bill where it is expected to be read three times and considered passed.\n\nMore information on Rep. Kaptur\u2019s Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-restore-retirement-benefits-5000-ohio-delphi-retirees", "Kaptur Votes to Restore Retirement Benefits to 5,000 Ohio Delphi Retirees", "2022-07-27", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6929 \u2013 the Susan Muffley Act \u2013 to restore retirement benefits to more than 5,000 Delphi retirees in Ohio. The bill will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.\n\nToday, the House passed the Susan Muffley Act to restore full retirement benefits to more than 20,000 retirees across the country \u2013 including more than 5,000 in Ohio \u2013 who worked for Delphi, the now-shuttered automotive parts manufacturer originally created as a division of General Motors. The bill \u2013 led by Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-05) and cosponsored by Rep. Kaptur \u2013 is named in honor of the late Susan Muffley, whose husband David is one of the Delphi retirees.\n\nAfter Delphi\u2019s bankruptcy in 2005 and General Motors\u2019 in 2009, responsibility for paying Delphi retirees\u2019 pension benefits was assumed by the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). As a result of statutory limits on the maximum benefit amounts PBGC was allowed to pay, Delphi retirees saw a significant reduction in their pensions. The Susan Muffley Act directs PBGC to recalculate Delphi retirees\u2019 benefit amounts without regard to the statutory limits \u2013 allowing retirees to finally receive their full pensions.\n\n\u201cThe men and women who built up Delphi were made a promise in return for their years of hard work. They were promised a stable and secure retirement during their golden years,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cOver the years, American workers have time and again seen these promises broken and the financial security that is rightfully theirs thrown away. Now, the Susan Muffley Act makes good on Delphi\u2019s original promise. By restoring their benefits, thousands of retirees will have a better future \u2013 a future they had paid for and earned. In Defiance and Sandusky, Ohio \u2013 and across the Midwest and Industrial Heartland \u2013 the Susan Muffley Act is a giant step forward to make retirees whole.\u201d\n\n\u201cIf you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to retire with dignity,\u201d said Rep. Kildee. \u201cWhat happened to the Delphi salaried retirees is wrong. While the government rescued General Motors, these workers lost their pensions through no fault of their own. Congress has this opportunity to right this wrong. These hardworking retirees have waited too long to receive the benefits they earned, and I am proud the House passed my legislation today to fix this wrong.\u201d\n\nMore information on the Susan Muffley Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-passage-bipartisan-susan-muffley-act-2022", "Rep. Brown Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Susan Muffley Act of 2022", "2022-07-27", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement on the passage of the Susan Muffley Act of 2022. This bill would restore the monthly benefits of pensioners terminated because of the 2009 Delphi Corporation bankruptcy. Rep. Brown issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cNo one should ever have to worry about losing their hard-earned pensions,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI cosponsored and voted for this bill because Americans who invest decades of hard work in their careers should be confident that they will receive the retirement benefits they have rightfully earned.\n\n\u201cRestoring full retirement benefits for about 20,000 Delphi salaried retirees throughout the country, including 5,000 Ohioans, is long overdue. While we still have a lot of work to do, I believe the Susan Muffley Act is a step in the right direction to help ensure the dignity of retirement.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Susan Muffley Act would fully restore Delphi pension plan benefits by directing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to recalculate benefits for participants in, and beneficiaries of Delphi plans without regard to the statutory maximum limits on their guarantee. The bill addresses which plans, participants, and beneficiaries would be eligible for increased benefits and how benefits of eligible participants and beneficiaries would be calculated and paid.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-house-and-senate-committee-approvals-kol-israel-holocaust", "Rep. Brown Statement on House and Senate Committee Approvals of Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial Bipartisan Bill", "2022-07-27", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved a bipartisan, bicameral bill to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial\u2014located in Bedford Heights, Ohio\u2014as a national memorial. Both bills now advance to the House and Senate Floors, respectively. Rep. Brown stated the following:\n\n\"The stories of millions of Holocaust victims and survivors are sadly fading treasures. These accounts ensure that we do not forget the horrors that befell world Jewry before and during World War II and remind us to remain ever vigilant in the face of rising antisemitism today,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI am pleased that House and Senate Committee panels are quickly moving to advance national designation of the historic Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial in honor of the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazi regime. We must continue to honor their bravery, heroism, and lasting legacy.\"\n\n\u201cThe Kol Israel Memorial Foundation educates Ohioans about the horrors of the Holocaust and preserves the memories of its victims,\u201d said Sen. Brown. \u201cWhen we pass that knowledge on to future generations, we recommit ourselves to ensuring it never happens again, and to fighting for a more just and peaceful world. I am proud that Kol Israel is one step closer to becoming a national memorial.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and the enormous suffering endured by the Jewish people. The Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial was erected six decades ago in Northeast Ohio to honor the victims of the Holocaust and to serve as a lasting reminder of the evil that occurred,\u201d said Senator Portman. \u201cI am pleased our bipartisan, bicameral legislation to designate Kol Israel a National Memorial has been voted favorably out of committee and look forward to it coming to the Senate floor for a vote.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial has stood as an enduring testament to the memories of the 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis. Now one step closer to its rightful designation as a national memorial, I look forward to working with the House and Senate to finally see this through,\u201d said Congresswoman Kaptur.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to stand in solidarity with our Jewish community by supporting this legislation to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial,\u201d said Congressman Ryan. \u201cThis designation will support the Foundation\u2019s crucial and enduring work of preserving the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and serve as a solemn reminder of our obligation to speak out and act against hate and injustice. We must pass this important legislation now.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is exciting to see our effort to designate the Kol Israel Memorial in Bedford Heights, Ohio, advance so quickly through the House and Senate,\u201d said Rep. Beatty. \u201cAs we witness continued violence and unfettered destruction on the global political stage, the need to honor and remember victims of genocide is all the more pressing. National Holocaust education is vital if we hope to live up to the promise of \u2018Never Again.\u2019\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m very pleased by the progress our bill has made in both the House and the Senate,\u201d said Congressman Joyce. \u201cBy honoring the memory of the innocent men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, our bill will ensure the next generation can continue to prevent anti-Semitism from taking root in our society. I urge all of our colleagues to support this important, bipartisan legislation when it is scheduled for a vote so that we can designate the Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial as a National Memorial and follow through on the promise of \u2018Never Again.\u2019\u201d\n\n\u201cThis legislation is about so much more than elevating the designation for Ohio's own Kol Holocaust Memorial\u2014it\u2019s about elevating the memory of the 6 million people who perished and elevating our commitment to ensuring such atrocities will never be repeated, by educating future generations. I'm pleased to see this effort advance through the legislative process,\u201d said Rep. Balderson.\n\n\u201cI applaud swift action by the U.S. House and Senate approving legislation to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a national memorial in Northeast Ohio,\u201d said Congressman Gonzalez. \u201cFor over 60 years this monument has stood as a remembrance to the 6,000,000 Jews murdered during the holocaust, and I am pleased to see bipartisan action to ensure that it continues to for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is great to see the momentum grow behind our effort to designate the Kol Israel Foundation Memorial as a national memorial,\u201d said Rep. Carey. \u201cThis memorial will not only honor the memory of the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, but educate future generations about the horrors carried out by the Nazi regime. I encourage all of my House colleagues to stand with our Jewish community and support this legislation.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn April, Rep. Brown introduced H.R. 7618 with cosponsors Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and Mike Carey (OH-15). Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) led the companion legislation in the Senate with Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH).\n\nErected in 1961 by survivors of the Holocaust residing in Northeast Ohio, the Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial is likely the first and oldest Holocaust memorial in the U.S. For more than 60 years, the Kol Israel Foundation has looked after the memorial, which has the ashes of Jewish victims and other tokens of remembrance buried at its base.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-awarded-us-army-engineer-regiments-gold-de-fleury-medal", "Kaptur Awarded U.S. Army Engineer Regiment\u2019s Gold de Fleury Medal", "2022-07-22", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after being awarded the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment\u2019s Gold de Fleury Medal.\n\nThis week, Rep. Kaptur was awarded the Gold de Fleury Medal for her \u201cinspirational leadership to the Nation and United States Army Engineer Regiment.\u201d\n\nPresented to Rep. Kaptur by Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Gold de Fleury Medal is awarded annually to one individual outside the Army Engineer Regiment whose contributions to the Corps and the Army Engineer Regiment exemplify boldness, courage, and commitment to a strong national defense. As Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development which funds the Corps, Rep. Kaptur has long prioritized increasing resources for the Corps\u2019 work to rebuild ports and dams, dredge waterways, and protect freshwater ecosystems like Lake Erie.\n\nThe award reads: \u201cRepresentative Marcy Kaptur exemplifies the finest attributes of a public servant and leader. She dedicates her entire professional career to public service ranging from the local to national level. While serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Kaptur has been an unwavering advocate for Soldiers, Civilians, Family members, and Veterans. She has been a staunch supporter of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission, with transportation and infrastructure being two of her top priorities. She has been instrumental in supporting USACE initiatives throughout not only her district, but also throughout the entire nation. Her dedicated leadership in Congress has substantially contributed to the Engineer mission within the U.S. Army and brought great credit upon her, the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, and the Nation.\u201d\n\nMore information on Rep. Kaptur being awarded the Gold de Fleury Medal can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-advances-10-million-for-central-ohio-projects", "Beatty Advances $10+ Million for Central Ohio Projects", "2022-07-21", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 8294, a package of six government funding bills which included funding for eight projects in Ohio\u2019s Third Congressional District. Secured by U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03), the language directs $10,485,000 in federal spending to impactful community projects across Central Ohio.\n\n\u201cI was proud to vote with my Congressional colleagues to pass a robust government funding package which includes over $10 million for vital projects across Ohio's 3rd Congressional District,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cFrom youth services to transit hubs to student safety, this money will be seen and felt across Franklin County and make our region a better, safer place for us all.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the legislation directs:\n\n$750,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio to renovate the J. Ashburn Jr. Boys & Girls Club to serve youth in the community.\n\n$500,000 to Central Ohio Community Land Trust to restore the historic Edna Building.\n\n$3,000,000 to Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to support the construction of a multi-service mobility/transit center in the Rickenbacker area.\n\n$1,000,000 to Directions for Youth & Families for the Crittenton Community Center, which will provide services to more families, children, and adults who reside in a social service desert.\n\n$2,000,000 to Franklin County Engineer to improve safety for children walking to school, improve mobility, and connect Linden residents to the bus rapid transit line on the Ferris Road Corridor.\n\n$650,000 to IMPACT Community Action to facilitate the procurement of necessary solar and practical educational equipment, planning, and design services to renovate space for the Columbus Region Solar Lab\n\n$1,585,000 to City of Reynoldsburg to improve pedestrian safety, and enhance the streetscape on the East Main Street historic area of Reynoldsburg.\n\n$1,000,000 to Zora\u2019s House to serve Ohio women as a center for innovation, empowerment, and economic recovery.\n\nAlso included in the funding bill was Beatty-authored legislation to expedite the production of the next generation of twenty-dollar bills featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Seven additional funding requests submitted by Beatty have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and await floor votes as part of separate government funding bills.\n\nFiscal Year 2023 is the second time in over a decade that Community Funding Projects have authorized individual Members of Congress to direct federal spending to specific projects within their district. In Fiscal Year 2022, Beatty secured over $5 million for Central Ohio Projects.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-advances-tubman-on-the-twenty-legislation", "Beatty Advances Tubman on the Twenty Legislation", "2022-07-21", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, legislation authored by U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) to provide Americans a public draft of the upcoming twenty dollar note featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman passed the House as part of a six-bill appropriations minibus. The provision was adopted as an amendment to the bill, H.R. 8294. First announced in 2016, work on the \u201cTubman Twenty\u201d was paused under the Trump Administration. While the Biden Administration pledged to accelerate the rollout, Americans have still not seen any official designs for the long-promised note.\n\n\u201cSix years after Americans celebrated Harriet Tubman\u2019s selection to replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty dollar bill, we are no closer to knowing when we will see the bill or what it will look like,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cAfter the Trump Administration paused work on the redesign, people are rightfully concerned this much-needed update to our currency may never see the light of day. I\u2019m proud I was able to include language in the appropriations minibus pushing Treasury to release a design. This will move the bill one step closer to circulation.\u201d\n\nBeatty continued, \u201cAs we work to dismantle systemic racism, replacing slave-owner Andrew Jackson with a heroic Black woman like Harriet Tubman is an easy move. Americans are excited to see this update, and I am hopeful they will soon see the progress the Treasury is making.\u201d\n\nThroughout her time in Congress, Beatty has fought to secure a woman on our nation's currency. In June 2015, she introduced the original Woman on the Twenty Act, directing the Secretary of Treasury to create a citizens' panel to recommend a woman to be placed on a $20 bill. That same year, she spoke from the House floor in support of putting Harriet Tubman on the new $20. In April 2016, Beatty wrote a letter then- Treasury Secretary Jack Lew calling on the Department to fast track the new note and have it in circulation by 2020. In 2017, Beatty wrote then-Secretary Mnuchin, urging him to recommit to the redesign of the twenty-dollar bill featuring Harriet Tubman. In 2019, Beatty led a press conference, joined by a group of more than 30 Members of Congress, on the steps of the U.S. Department of Treasury to demand the change. This Congress, she took her actions a step further, authoring an updated version of the Woman on the Twenty Act to prohibit any new $20s from being printed without an image of Tubman. In July 2021, Beatty sent a letter to Secretary Janet Yellen calling on the U.S. Department of Treasury to provide an updated timeline for the reveal and circulation of all Federal Reserve notes currently undergoing the redesign process.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-commends-passage-right-contraception-act", "Rep. Brown Commends Passage of the Right to Contraception Act", "2022-07-21", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, to protect against state laws that would restrict access to contraceptives for Americans and healthcare providers.\n\n\"Stripping women of access to contraception is unjust and further exploits the attacks far-right extremists have begun on women's fundamental reproductive healthcare rights,\" said Rep. Brown. \"This reason alone is why I cosponsored and voted for the Right to Contraception Act. The bill safeguards Americans' right to make personal health choices without government interference.\n\n\"In our ongoing fight to protect women's fundamental rights, House Democrats are working hard to provide access to reproductive healthcare and contraception for everyone. You can rest assured that we will continue to block attempts to create barriers by extremists.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-beatty-votes-to-protect-marriage-equality-amid-right-wing-threats", "Rep. Beatty Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats", "2022-07-20", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Yesterday, in response to continued right-wing threats to Ohio\u2019s personal liberties, Rep. Beatty voted to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. The Respect for Marriage Act will officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from marriage under federal law. This legislation will also codify new protections ensuring that no married couple can be denied protections and benefits under federal law based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.\n\n\u201cI am proud to have voted to protect marriage equality in Ohio and across the country,\u201d said Rep. Beatty. \u201cWith the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Republican-appointed supermajority tossed out nearly 50 years of legal precedent, weakening the Constitutional right to privacy, and threatening the health of American women. Now, right-wing extremists are leading a cruel assault on even more of Ohio\u2019s hard-won freedoms \u2013 including the right to marry the person they love. The bipartisan, bicameral Respect for Marriage Act will enshrine marriage equality into federal law and prohibit state officials from discriminating against same-sex and interracial couples.\u201d\n\nFollowing the Supreme Court\u2019s heart-wrenching decision overturning Roe v. Wade, right-wing extremists have set their sights on other rulings upholding basic rights and freedoms. In his concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas explicitly called for the Court to consider overturning other landmark rulings, including the Obergefell v. Hodges decision recognizing the Constitutional right to marriage equality.\n\nThe Respect for Marriage Act will take several steps to combat this assault on Ohio\u2019s freedoms:\n\nEnshrining Marriage Equality Into Federal Law: This legislation will require the federal government to fully recognize any marriage considered valid in the state where it was performed \u2013 providing same-sex and interracial couples additional certainty that they will continue to receive equal treatment under federal law.\n\nRepealing the Defense of Marriage Act: While the Supreme Court has effectively voided the Defense of Marriage Act, this unconstitutional and discriminatory federal law still remains on the books. The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal this statute once and for all.\n\nBarring Discrimination By State Officials: This legislation prohibits state officials from denying recognition of an out-of-state marriage on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.\n\n\u201cThis legislation is a key step forward in House Democrats\u2019 fight against the right-wing assault on freedom,\u201d continued Rep. Beatty. \u201cLast week, our Majority advanced two landmark bills defending reproductive health freedoms \u2013 and later this week, we will vote on legislation upholding Americans\u2019 basic right to access contraception. While Republicans seek to punish and control our most personal decisions, Democrats remain fully committed to preserving the rights and dignities of every person, everywhere.\u201d\n\nThe Respect for Marriage Act is strongly supported by leading advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, Center for American Progress, Equality Federation, Family Equality, Freedom for All Americans, GLAD, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, National Black Justice Coalition, National Center for Lesbian Rights, National Women\u2019s Law Center and PFLAG.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-federal-funding-bills-kaptur-includes-27m-local-community", "House Passes Federal Funding Bills, Kaptur Includes $27M for Local Community-Led Projects", "2022-07-20", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "July 20, 2022\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed six of the twelve appropriations bills to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023. The House and Senate will need to come to agreement on the full package of appropriations bills before they are signed into law.\n\nToday, the House passed six annual appropriations bills to fund federal departments and agencies for fiscal year 2023, including Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior and Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. Within the bills, Rep. Kaptur included $27 million for nine community-led projects in Ohio\u2019s 9th Congressional District.\n\n\u201cRight now, too many in Congress spend their time on politics and bickering \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t help Ohio\u2019s workers, families, and seniors,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cMy focus is on building communities up and supporting good-paying jobs. By partnering with communities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and the private sector, the funding we\u2019ve secured will deliver real, lasting results that move our progress forward.\u201d\n\nCommunity-led projects for which Rep. Kaptur included funding\n\nLISC Toledo & Toledo Urban Foundation \u2013 Community Center and Consumer Financial Counseling Hub\n\n$3M for LISC Toledo and Toledo Urban Foundation to build additional space at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union that will facilitate increased access to financial education, products, and services\n\nCity of Toledo \u2013 Englewood-Junction Neighborhood Revitalization\n\n$4M for the City of Toledo to support revitalization of the Junction and Englewood neighborhoods through initiatives focused on economic development, workforce training, and construction and preservation of affordable housing\n\nLucas County Land Reutilization Corporation \u2013 St. Anthony\u2019s Redevelopment\n\n$4M for the Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation to redevelop the vacant St. Anthony\u2019s building in the Junction neighborhood into a community space\n\nCenter for Innovative Food Technology \u2013 Smart Kitchen Entrepreneurial Training & Production Facility\n\n$1.1M for the Center for Innovative Food Technology to establish a community kitchen space to empower aspiring food entrepreneurs to learn new skills and train for a career in the food industry\n\nMaumee Valley Habitat for Humanity & Toledo Design Collective \u2013 Neighborhood Revitalization\n\n$2.5M for Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and Toledo Design Collective to support revitalization of the Junction and East Toledo neighborhoods through the construction and preservation of affordable housing\n\nBoard of Lucas County Commissioners \u2013 Unsewered Areas of Curtice-Williston, OH\n\n$2.5M for the Board of Lucas County Commissioners to provide a reliable sanitary sewer system in the unsewered areas of Curtice-Williston, OH that will reduce untreated sewage discharge into the community and Lake Erie and lower utility costs for ratepayers\n\nCity of Port Clinton \u2013 Phase 1 Sewer & Waterline Improvements\n\n$3.5M for the City of Port Clinton to improve sewer infrastructure that will reduce untreated sewage discharge into Lake Erie and lower utility costs for ratepayers\n\nSandusky State Theatre \u2013 Historic Restoration and Reimagined Upgrades\n\n$3M for Sandusky State Theatre to restore the historic auditorium and expand stage programming after the theatre suffered extensive storm damage\n\nOhio Aerospace Institute & University of Toledo \u2013 Hydrogen Academic Programs to Enhance the Hydrogen Economy\n\n$3M for the University of Toledo to help develop Northern Ohio into a clean nuclear hydrogen hub in partnership with the Ohio Aerospace Institute, Owens Community College, and Northwest State Community College\n\nHighlights of the six appropriations bills\n\nInterior and Environment\n\n$368M for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative\n\n$4M for the Emerald Ash Borer Tree Replanting Program\n\nMilitary Construction and Veterans Affairs\n\n$498M for Suicide Prevention Outreach Activities\n\n$2.7B for Homeless Assistance Programs\n\n$662.8M for Opioid Abuse Prevention\n\nAgriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration\n\n$20.6M for the Seniors Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program\n\n$13.5M for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production\n\nTransportation and Housing and Urban Development\n\n$41.5M for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation\n\n$185M for Legacy Grants Assistance for International Families\n\n$415M for the Officer of Lead Hazard Control and Health Homes\n\n$1.7B for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program\n\n$25M for Restoring Communities Left Behind grants\n\n$185M for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation/NeighborWorks\n\nFinancial Services and General Government\n\n$6M for a Postal Non-Banking Financial Services Modernization Pilot Program\n\n$4M for National Credit Union Administration technical assistance grants\n\n$216.9M for Community Development Financial Institution financial and technical assistance grants\n\nEnergy and Water Development\n\n$6.6M for Toledo Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$1.5M for Huron Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$966K for Lorain Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$1M for Port Clinton Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$10.9M for Cleveland Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$3M for the Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Study\n\n$8M for harmful algal bloom research and development in freshwater ecosystems\n\n$100M for implementation of the Defense Production Act to invest in American companies that can expand clean energy manufacturing, build clean energy facilities, process clean energy components, and install clean energy technologies for consumers\n\n$370M for the Solar Energy Technologies Office \u2013 supporting photovoltaic and cadmium telluride research and development\n\n$200M for a Solar Manufacturing Accelerator initiative\n\n$10M for perovskite-based hydrogen catalyst research and development\n\n$10M for a competitive demonstration pilot grant program for wholly US-made, sourced, and supplied energy storage projects\n\n$500M for the Advanced Manufacturing Office \u2013 supporting advanced tooling for lightweight automotive components to lead the transition to electric vehicle and mobility solutions and energy efficiency of water and wastewater treatment plants\n\n$500M for the Vehicle Technologies Office \u2013 supporting electric vehicle workforce development and the Clean Cities Program\n\n$330M for the Weatherization Assistance Program\n\n$30M for Coastal Ecosystem Research\n\nMore information on the six appropriations bills can be found here. More information on the community-led project funding can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-kaptur-energy-water-bill-turbocharge-domestic-energy", "House Passes Kaptur Energy & Water Bill to Turbocharge Domestic Energy Manufacturing, Rebuild Ohio Water Infrastructure", "2022-07-20", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development \u2013 released the following statement after the House passed her Energy and Water Appropriations bill that will invest in America\u2019s energy and water needs and support good-paying jobs. The House and Senate will need to come to agreement on the bills before they are signed into law.\n\nToday, the House passed Rep. Kaptur\u2019s annual appropriations bill to fund the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), and other federal agencies for fiscal year 2023. As Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Rep. Kaptur crafted the $56 billion funding bill that will spur energy innovation and lower costs, improve water infrastructure and protect Lake Erie, and support good-paying jobs.\n\nThe bill funds DOE\u2019s work overseeing the nation\u2019s energy production and delivery; enhancing energy supply chains and resilience; scaling the use of renewable energy technologies such as solar, hydrogen, nuclear, and wind; deploying home and community weatherization programs; and safeguarding the nation\u2019s nuclear stockpile. The bill also funds the Corps\u2019 work rebuilding ports and dams, dredging waterways, and protecting freshwater ecosystems like Lake Erie.\n\n\u201cMoving America forward requires responsibly investing in energy innovation, resilient water infrastructure, and the health and vitality of Lake Erie,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cModernizing ports and waterways will ensure industrial and agricultural goods make their way to manufacturers and markets reliably and affordably. Combatting harmful algal blooms and invasive species will strengthen Lake Erie\u2019s fishing and boating industries. And diversifying energy sources and advancing next generation technology will help secure our energy independence and lower costs on consumers and businesses. By wisely utilizing precious taxpayer dollars, our Energy and Water bill is focused on supporting good-paying jobs and ensuring America is set to capture the future.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the Energy and Water appropriations bill\n\nArmy Corps of Engineers\n\n$6.6M for Toledo Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$1M for Port Clinton Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$1M for Sandusky Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$1.5M for Huron Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$1M for Vermilion Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$966K for Lorain Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$10.9M for Cleveland Harbor operations and maintenance\n\n$3M for the Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Study\n\n$8M for harmful algal bloom research and development in freshwater ecosystems\n\nDepartment of Energy\n\n$100M for implementation of the Defense Production Act to invest in American companies that can expand clean energy manufacturing, build clean energy facilities, process clean energy components, and install clean energy technologies for consumers\n\n$370M for the Solar Energy Technologies Office\n\n$200M for a Solar Manufacturing Accelerator initiative\n\n$10M for perovskite-based hydrogen catalyst research and development\n\n$10M for a competitive demonstration pilot grant program for wholly US-made, sourced, and supplied energy storage projects\n\n$500M for the Advanced Manufacturing Office \u2013 supporting advanced tooling for lightweight automotive components to lead the transition to electric vehicle and mobility solutions and energy efficiency of water and wastewater treatment plants\n\n$500M for the Vehicle Technologies Office \u2013 supporting electric vehicle workforce development and the Clean Cities Program\n\n$330M for the Weatherization Assistance Program\n\n$30M for Coastal Ecosystem Research\n\n$21.2B for the National Nuclear Security Administration\n\nMore information on Rep. Kaptur\u2019s Energy and Water Appropriations bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-hails-house-passage-six-bill-appropriations-minibus", "Rep. Brown Hails the House Passage of Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus", "2022-07-20", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013Today, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) voted to pass H.R. 8294, a Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus. Rep. Brown secured five accompanying report language priorities in the Minibus alongside Rep. Kaptur (OH-09), one of the 12 House Cardinals, and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), a member of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, to boost local agricultural procurement, address harmful algal blooms, and improve and encourage innovation in crucial child nutrition programs.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s Appropriations Minibus passage strengthens the Democratic House\u2019s resolve to support critical funding American communities need to aid childhood nutrition, support local farmers and producers, and preserve our freshwater systems,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cAs of member of the House Agriculture Committee, I\u2019m committed to fighting to ensure children are fed with fresh, local foods, year-round- something that is good for families and farmers alike. The requests I secured for inclusion in the Minibus will not only aid those efforts but also provide much needed funding to sustain research initiatives and stimulate our economy and workforce.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am honored to help pass a federal spending bill that provides critical reinvestment in our communities, to bolster nutrition for our nation\u2019s children,\u201d said Congresswoman Grace Meng, New York\u2019s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cI am grateful for the partnership of my friend, Rep. Brown, in fighting for provisions that will ensure we are using every possible means to support child nutrition throughout the entire school year and summer months. Our child nutrition and school meals programs must adapt to the needs of our students and these provisions push us one step closer to ensuring that our kids will have access to high quality and fresh food year-round.\"\n\nIn addition to FY23 funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Minibus package includes five additional spending bills: Transportation-HUD; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn April, Rep. Brown submitted her priorities to the House Agricultural and Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee and in May, Rep. Brown testified on her submissions before the Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Rep. Brown specifically identified the following recommendations which were included in the final Minibus:\n\nImproved Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Imaging Research \u2013 Directs the Agricultural Research Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to submit a report to Congress on current HAB imaging research activities and existing research gaps;\n\nLocal Procurement Assessment of Nutrition Assistance Program \u2013 Supports local farmers and producers by encouraging partnership with child nutrition providers in their community;\n\nLocal Food Procurement for Public School Systems and Colleges \u2013 Encourages all nutrition programs, to engage local agriculture producers to enhance small farmers and regional producers;\n\nChild Nutrition Waivers \u2013 Expresses support for the child nutrition waivers that were granted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the flexibility they provide for state child nutrition programs to meet the ongoing challenges to combat childhood hunger; and\n\nSummer Food Service Program \u2013 Encourages innovation in the Summer Food Service Program as it pertains to development and implementation of making food available to eligible children through non-congregate means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-secures-23-million-community-project-funding-northeast-ohio", "Rep. Brown Secures $23 Million in Community Project Funding for Northeast Ohio in Appropriations Committee Bills", "2022-07-19", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) announced she secured more than $23 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) across 14 requests for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) in spending bills approved by the House Committee on Appropriations. Rep. Brown\u2019s requests were included in the FY23 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bill, the FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill, the FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bill, and the FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill. The bills now head to the full House for a vote.\n\n\u201cIt is my honor to fight for Ohioans in Congress, and I am proud to have secured this much-needed funding for so many critical programs and infrastructure projects,\u201d Rep. Brown said. \u201cThese investments in key Northeast Ohio projects would create jobs, strengthen our infrastructure, and support working families. While there is work yet to be done to secure these funds, I remain committed to fighting for the federal funding our community deserves.\u201d\n\nThis designated funding would significantly impact Ohio\u2019s 11th Congressional District, including improving sewer infrastructure, public transportation, and roadways; supporting early education, workforce, and small business development; addressing access to affordable and nutritious food; reducing the digital divide; and building safer communities.\n\nThe projects that were funded in the FY23 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bill are:\n\nCuyahoga County, MLK Boulevard Sewer Project - $1 million\n\nNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Elimination Project in Garfield Heights - $2 million\n\nCity of Shaker Heights, Lomond/Lynnfield Sewer Remodel - $1.6 million\n\nThe projects that were funded in the FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill are:\n\nCuyahoga Community College District, Smart Manufacturing Workforce - $1.22 million\n\nThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc., Community Museum Education Programs - $1 million\n\nUniversity Hospitals Birth Safety Simulation Center - $1.14 million\n\nThe projects that were funded in the FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bill are:\n\nCity of Cleveland, Memorial Bridges Loop Trail - $432,000\n\nDigitalC, Broadband Services for Underserved Communities of Cleveland \u2013 $3 million\n\nEducational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, on behalf of PRE4CLE, Cleveland Early Learning Spaces - $1.36 million\n\nGreater Cleveland Food Bank Capital Expansion and Capacity Building Project - $4 million\n\nGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA), Rail Car Replacement Program - $5 million\n\nUniversity of Akron, Center for Rehabilitation of Aging Transportation Infrastructure - $1 million\n\nThe projects that were funded in the FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill are:\n\nCleveland Peacemakers Alliance, Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance\u2019s Violence Prevention Program $500,000\n\nThe projects that were funded in the FY23 Financial Services and General Government spending bill are:\n\nUnited Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Black Entrepreneurship Training Project - $500,000\n\nThe inclusion of these CPFs in the Appropriations Committee\u2019s funding measures is the first step in the funding process. Rep. Brown will continue to fight for the CPFs as the appropriations measures move to consideration on the House Floor, and negotiations with the Senate.\n\nFor a complete list of the funding requests and additional information about each project, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-votes-defend-marriage-equality", "Rep. Brown Votes to Defend Marriage Equality", "2022-07-19", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement on the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act:\n\n\u201cMarriage is a sacred institution that should be protected and not be delegitimized. It was an honor to protect the freedom to marry the person you love regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI voted for the Respect for Marriage Act because our job as members of Congress is to protect and defend American liberties, not restrict nor deny them.\n\n\u201cThe bipartisan, bicameral Respect for Marriage Act will prohibit state officials from discriminating against same-sex and interracial couples and protect some of our most hard-won freedoms. Enshrining marriage equality into federal law is long overdue. I hope the Senate agrees and passes the Act quickly.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-fy23-national-defense-authorization-act-brown-kaptur-ryan", "House Passes FY23 National Defense Authorization Act with Brown, Kaptur, Ryan, Kinzinger, Bustos and Carey American Flag Amendment", "2022-07-15", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The bipartisan bill includes an amendment offered by Representatives Brown, Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Cheri Bustos (IL-17), and Mike Carey (OH-15) to permanently require the Department of Defense to acquire American flags that are made in America with American materials. Representatives Brown/Ryan/ Bustos/Kinzinger also introduced the bipartisan All-American Flag Act last month to require the same of the entire federal government. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\n\u201cOur flag tells the story of who America is and is meant to be. It reflects the unity of our states, the courage of our people, our independence, and our desire for justice for all. There is nothing more symbolic of our country than our flag.\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI am proud my colleagues supported our amendment because American flags purchased with taxpayer dollars should be made right here in the United States. This amendment and our pending bill will directly support businesses here at home, and there is nothing better than knowing our flag will continue to support American workers and our economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cInstead of importing flags from China, we need to spend taxpayer dollars right here at home. The hardworking men and women of Ohio are ready and able to supply the flags that fly above our bases and aboard our vessels,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur.\n\n\u201cThere is no reason the American flag should be made anywhere other than in the United States of America,\u201d said Congressman Ryan. \u201cIn a competition of a lifetime with China, this legislation provides us an opportunity to not only reshore jobs and bring our supply chain back home, but ensure this great American symbol is made in America, by American workers.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to support this common sense amendment to ensure that American flags, bought with American tax dollars are made in America,\u201d Rep. Mike Carey said. \u201cThis is an amendment that all Americans can agree with and I thank Congresswoman Brown for her leadership.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe FY14 omnibus appropriations bill contained a provision that prohibited the Department of Defense from purchasing or manufacturing American flags unless made in the United States. Subsequently, the Pentagon issued a rule to implement the provision. The All-American Flag Act amendment would codify the requirement, making it permanent.\n\nRequiring the Defense Department is not new. Beginning in 1941, the department was required to purchase food, military uniforms, and measuring tools grown or produced in the United States. The requirement was made permanent in the FY2002 NDAA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-applauds-house-passage-fy23-national-defense-authorization-act", "Rep. Brown Applauds House Passage of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act", "2022-07-15", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY23.\n\nThe House-passed NDAA includes a pay raise for service members, significant improvements to our country's research and workforce programs, and investments in new partnerships with the private sector and academia, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Rep. Brown secured two amendments in the bill: her flag amendment requiring the Department of Defense to acquire American-made national flags and another amendment to explore the presence of mental and physical comorbidities among active-duty service members. Rep. Brown shared the following statement:\n\n\"I am thrilled that Congress has come together to pass this year's NDAA. We must take care of those willing to give their lives for our safety and freedom,\" said Rep Brown. \"The NDAA embodies our commitment to strengthening national security by setting our military up for success and empowering a Defense Department that will strengthen protections for civilians. Most notably, this bill will prepare the next generation of service members by investing in workforce and research programs. Lastly, the NDAA will ensure that we provide our service members with the mental and physical support they need. America's national security transcends partisan politics, especially when there is so much at stake.\"\n\nBackground on Rep. Brown's Amendments:\n\nAmerican Flag Amendment: Requires the Department of Defense to acquire American flags made here in the United States with American materials.\n\nComorbidities Among Active-Duty Service Members: Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress the simultaneous presence of various mental health conditions and metabolic diseases among members of the Armed Forces service on Active Duty.\n\nOther key provisions in the House-passed NDAA:\n\n\u2022 Supporting working families by providing a 4.6% pay raise for servicemembers and civilians;\n\n\u2022 Securing a $15 minimum wage for workers on federal service and construction contracts;\n\n\u2022 Authorizing more than $111 million in funding for research activities at HBCUs \u2013 empowering them to carry out research and development work in support of national security efforts;\n\n\u2022 $1 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), to provide much-needed support and assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as they seek to defend their homeland from Russian aggression;\n\n\u2022 Defending a woman's reproductive rights by eliminating TRICARE copays for contraception for one year and increasing access to infertility services;\n\n\u2022 Renewing our commitment to military families by increasing oversight of privatized military housing; and\n\n\u2022 Authorizing $30 million for the Small Shipyard Grant program, which provides valuable funding for local shipyards here in Ohio and authorizes an additional $30 million for domestic maritime workforce training and education programs to prepare the next generation of maritime workers to meet the employment needs of these important economic drivers.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-votes-to-establish-active-shooter-alert-system", "Beatty Votes to Establish Active Shooter Alert System", "2022-07-14", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement expressing her support for the Active Shooter Alert Act. The bill, which passed the House on a 260-169 vote, will establish an AMBER alert style system to provide life-saving information during emergency situations involving active shooters.\n\n\u201cGun violence has spread like a plague through our nation. I have made a promise to the American people to do all I can to stop this public health crisis, and voting yes on the Active Shooter Alert System Act will take us one step closer to the meaningful gun reform we need,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cJust like AMBER Alerts help locate abducted children, this would provide time-sensitive information to community members in the event of an emergency involving an active shooter. This system, combined with mandatory data collection on responses to incidents involving gun violence, will provide rapid notifications to better protect American families. I find it baffling that my Republican colleagues previously blocked this commonsense, bipartisan bill, but I applaud Democratic leadership for moving forward and succeeding with today\u2019s vote.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-honored-with-dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-legacy-award", "Beatty Honored with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Award", "2022-07-13", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Yesterday, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) was honored by Bethune-Cookman University with the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Award, the highest honor awarded by the university. This came on the eve of the official unveiling of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune\u2019s statue in the U.S. Capitol.\n\n\u201cDr. McLeod Bethune paved the way for Black women across this nation and was a champion for racial and gender equality,\u201d said Beatty. \u201cTo put it simply, without the work of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, I would not be standing before you today as a strong, HBCU-educated Black woman and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. I am proud to take up the mantle of women like Dr. McLeod Bethune and forge ahead in defense of our rights as a people.\u201d\n\nIn a letter to Congresswoman Beatty, Bethune-Cookman University Board of Trustees Chairman Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr., lauded Beatty\u2019s work to carry on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune\u2019s legacy.\n\n\u201cYou have been a pioneer and unwavering champion on so many issues, particularly education, healthcare, financial literacy, voting rights, and social justice. You have courageously built upon Dr. Bethune\u2019s work for civil rights and universal suffrage,\u201d said Perry. \u201cAfter the murder of George Floyd, you joined protesters in Columbus, where you were pepper-sprayed by police in May 2020. When voting rights legislation was stalled in the U.S. Senate last year, you led a group of advocates into the Hart Senate Office Building, where you were arrested. Your advocacy in the face of personal danger epitomizes your deep moral courage.\u201d\n\nThe namesake and founder of Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was a pioneering Black educator and civil rights activist who, among other accomplishments, founded the National Council of Negro Women and served as Director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In 2018, the Florida State legislature chose Bethune to replace Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith as one of Florida\u2019s two statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection, located in the U.S. Capitol. After a 4-year approval, design, and construction process, the statue was formally installed and unveiled today at a ceremony attended by Beatty and other Congressional leaders.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-expand-healthcare-35m-veterans-exposed-toxic-substances", "Kaptur Votes to Expand Healthcare for 3.5M Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances", "2022-07-13", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act. The bill is named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson of Ohio who passed away from cancer in 2020 after being exposed to burn pits while deployed to Iraq.\n\nThe Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act empowers the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to properly address the full range of health issues faced by veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service.\n\nServicemembers can be exposed to toxic substances through airborne hazards from burn pits, contaminated water at military bases, radiation from atomic testing and cleanups, and contact with Agent Orange. Under current federal law, the process for veterans to receive VA healthcare services related to their exposure to toxic substances is cumbersome and inadequate.\n\nThe PACT Act reforms the VA\u2019s current process by:\n\nAdding 23 toxic substance exposure-related conditions to the list of illnesses presumed to be service-connected\n\nExpanding healthcare eligibility to more than 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans exposed to toxic substances\n\nEnhancing benefits claims processing, investing in workforce and facility needs, and increasing federal research into toxic substance exposure\n\n\u201cVeterans who served our nation so honorably are owed the eternal gratitude of the American people,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cBut they are also owed so much more. When returning from the battlefield with grievous injuries and illnesses, America must deliver every ounce of care they need to heal and overcome. The PACT Act strengthens our commitment to the men and women who served America and ensures they are able to live with the dignity and comfort they deserve.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-steve-dettelbach-atf-director-confirmation-0", "Rep. Brown Statement on Steve Dettelbach ATF Director Confirmation", "2022-07-13", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Steve Dettelbach as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF):\n\n\u201cSteve Dettelbach\u2019s confirmation as ATF Director is reassurance that the Biden Administration and members of Congress are committed to designating leadership that will have the fortitude to unbiasedly serve and protect our nation, \u201csaid Rep. Brown. \u201cDettelbach fought faithfully for Ohioans to combat extremists, avert hate crimes in our communities, and protect religious freedoms. He is dedicated to responsible gun-ownership and safer communities, and I am certain that he will continue to hold himself as a leader who will uphold the law justly and free from political interference.\u201d\n\nSenate Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who spoke in support of Dettelbach\u2019s confirmation before the Senate, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThere is no better person for the role than Steve Dettelbach \u2013 a son of Ohio, a career public servant, with the experience and the record to combat violent crime and keep Americans safe,\u201d said Brown on the Senate Floor before the vote. \u201cI can think of no better way to support law enforcement, to reject hate, and to keep Americans safe from violent crime, than for the Senate to confirm Steve Dettelbach as ATF Director.\u201d\n\nThe Cleveland native previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. Dettelbach has a clear record of fighting for public safety and prosecuting cases against violent offenders including an Indiana man who attempted to burn down the largest mosque in Northwest Ohio, and a convicted arsonist who set fire to the predominantly Black First Azusa Apostolic Faith Church.\n\nThis marks the first time since 2015 the Bureau will be headed by a Senate confirmed director.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-democratic-colleagues-call-biden-administration-aggressively", "Kaptur, Democratic Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Aggressively Enforce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Against Chinese Solar Companies", "2022-07-12", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) joined six House Democrats in a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus calling for aggressive enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.\n\nThe letter, sent by Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Mike Doyle (PA-18), Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), inquired as to why solar products made by Chinese companies \u2013 whose techniques indicate the use of forced labor \u2013 are being imported into the United States. These companies include JinkoSolar, Xinte Energy, and Longi Solar.\n\nSigned into law by President Biden in December 2021, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act prohibits the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise into the United States that are mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People\u2019s Republic of China. The act is in response to China\u2019s mass imprisonment, torture, and enslavement of the Uyghur people.\n\n\u201cWe recognize the increasing importance solar energy will assume in reducing future greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change,\u201d wrote the Members to Secretary Mayorkas and Commissioner Magnus. \u201cHowever, this recognition, along with the relative under-diversification of the solar industry\u2019s supply chain, cannot cause the U.S. to compromise on values as fundamental as our commitment to upholding human rights. Doing so will result in the [Chinese Community Party] profiting off gross human rights abuses.\u201d\n\n\u201cChina is engaged in a campaign of widespread, systematic persecution of the Uyghur people,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur regarding the letter. \u201cThe United States must support American companies and American workers \u2013 not stand by while China enslaves its own people and then makes a buck on their misery.\u201d\n\nThe full letter to Secretary Mayorkas and Commissioner Magnus can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-support-president-zelenskyy-presidential-officials", "Kaptur Statement in Support of President Zelenskyy, Presidential Officials", "2022-07-09", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) \u2013 Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus \u2013 released the following statement in support of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and presidential officials.\n\n\u201cOn an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, the United States Congress \u2013 led by the Congressional Ukraine Caucus \u2013 has spearheaded support for the sovereign nation of Ukraine in its heroic efforts to defend the homeland and end Russia\u2019s brutal war. While some Members may seek to sow division and inflame tensions \u2013 as a whole, the United States Congress stands firmly behind President Zelenskyy and his leadership as Ukraine battles for its survival. The level and scope of the United States\u2019 cooperation with President Zelenskyy\u2019s office gives no reason to doubt the loyalty of any official. Those who are spreading wild narratives aimed at undermining Ukrainian officials during the war are recklessly providing aid to Putin and his propagandists. The United States is committed to Ukraine\u2019s victory, and the Ukrainian people have no greater friend than the United States. As allies, we will continue working hand in hand with President Zelenskyy and his office to see that this war is brought to an end.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-fitzpatrick-statement-russias-nuclear-threats", "Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Statement on Russia\u2019s Nuclear Threats", "2022-07-08", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) \u2013 Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus \u2013 released the following statement on Russia\u2019s nuclear threats.\n\n\u201cAt this very moment, the endurance of global peace and security is being jeopardized unlike any time in the modern era. Russia\u2019s mobilization risks not only the destruction of Ukraine and the killing of tens of thousands of innocents, it increases the likelihood of nuclear escalation. Ukraine\u2019s right to exist as a sovereign nation is without question. The world has a right to be free of the threat of nuclear annihilation. In the face of this truly global crisis, the United States and our allies in NATO and the European Union must be in lockstep \u2013 unwavering in their support for President Zelenskyy and Ukraine. All great nations \u2013 particularly those with nuclear weapons \u2013 must fortify their resolve and work toward peace in Ukraine and on the European continent. Peace and security are not guaranteed. They must be actively sought to achieve.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-issues-statement-on-the-shooting-of-jayland-walker", "Beatty Issues Statement on the Shooting of Jayland Walker", "2022-07-06", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jayland Walker. From every account, he was a family man loved by many. He should still be alive today. The body camera footage is gut-wrenching and leaves us with far more questions than answers. The conduct of the officers and all involved must be investigated without delay. The Akron Police Department, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Ohio Attorney General\u2019s Office must conduct a thorough and transparent investigation and provide regular updates to the community. Jayland\u2019s family, the Akron community, and all of us deserve to know what happened and what the department will change to ensure routine traffic stops do not lead to more unnecessary deaths. Far too many Black people in America are killed at the hands of police during alleged traffic violations, and we cannot remain silent. This is not an acceptable outcome, and we can no longer afford to be merely outraged and heartbroken. While we have seen action on police reform in recent months, it is clear there is more work to do,\u201d said Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-applauds-protection-millions-union-retirees-pensions", "Kaptur Applauds Protection for Millions of Union Retirees\u2019 Pensions", "2022-07-06", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Marcy Kaptur", "K000009", "kaptur.house.gov", "kaptur", "https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement applauding implementation of an American Rescue Plan Act program that will protect retirement benefits for 3 million American workers, retirees, and family members.\n\nToday, the Biden Administration announced its implementation of the Butch Lewis Act program that will strengthen multiemployer pension plans and protect the retirement benefits of more than 3 million Americans who worked in the trucking, transportation, manufacturing, mining, and other industries.\n\nIncluded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act passed by Rep. Kaptur and Congressional Democrats in 2021, the Butch Lewis Act will provide special financing to more than 200 multiemployer pension plans across that country that have faced financial insolvency. Without this legislative action, beneficiaries of these pensions \u2013 including tens of thousands of Ohioans \u2013 would have seen significant reductions in their earned benefits. Now, through the Butch Lewis Act, these pensions are projected to remain solvent until at least 2051.\n\n\u201cAmerica made a promise to millions of hardworking men and women who built up our country \u2013 and it is a promise that we must keep,\u201d said Rep. Kaptur. \u201cRetirement security is Middle Class security, and those who labored throughout their lives deserve to benefit from the fruits of their labor. Thanks to the Butch Lewis Act, we are strengthening this bedrock retirement system and ensuring that retirees and their families are able to live with the dignity they have earned.\u201d\n\nThe Butch Lewis Act grew out of legislation long championed by Rep. Kaptur, including the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act that she co-introduced in 2017, and the Keep Our Pension Promises Act that she introduced in 2015.\n\nMore information on the Butch Lewis Act and its implementation can be found here.\n\n###\n\nFor more information, contact Chris Dalton at chris.dalton@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-city-akron-police-department-body-cam-footage-jayland", "Rep. Brown Statement on City of Akron Police Department Body Cam Footage of Jayland Walker Shooting", "2022-07-03", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement about Sunday\u2019s City of Akron press conference and released body cam footage of the police-involved shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker:\n\n\u201cI am sure watching the body cam video today was difficult for many more than me. As we let the investigation move forward, I join the Walker family, Mayor Horrigan, and Council leaders for everyone to remain peaceful. I welcome the City\u2019s commitment to a transparent investigation and review and will continue to support a fair and accurate gathering and review of all the evidence.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-requests-department-justice-monitor-akron-police-department-death", "Rep. Brown Requests Department of Justice Monitor Akron Police Department Death Investigation of Jayland Walker", "2022-07-01", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Shontel M. Brown asked the Department of Justice to monitor the investigation of the killing of Jayland Walker. Walker\u2019s death is currently under investigation, while the eight officers in question are on paid administrative leave.\n\n\u201cThe senseless killings of unarmed Black Americans are tragic events our country continues to relive,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cWe owe it to Jayland Walker and his family to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation of his death.\u201d\n\nIn a letter penned to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Rep. Brown urged the DOJ to monitor the investigation so,\n\n\u201c\u2026communities in Northeast Ohio are assured that a full and fair investigation will be conducted that accurately portrays the facts and makes findings consistent with those facts.\u201d\n\n\u201cBlack communities have been punished for far too long by investigations that leave us with more unanswered questions than facts. Our communities must be able to say with complete confidence that they believe law enforcement agencies have performed a fair and just investigation in difficult times like these to begin rebuilding public trust.\u201d\n\nFor the text of the letter, click below.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-killing-akron-resident-jayland-walker", "Rep. Brown Statement on Killing of Akron Resident Jayland Walker", "2022-07-01", "2022", "2022-07", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement about the killing of Akron man Jayland Walker:\n\n\u201cI join with so many in the Akron community in mourning the death of Jayland Walker, who was revered as \u2018a neighbor, brother, and nephew\u2019 and, I\u2019m sure, so much more,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cI am gravely concerned about the killing of a young Black man at the hands of police, especially as it happens all too often across this country. As we await further details regarding the shooting, I urge the City of Akron and its Police Department to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to fully inform Mr. Walker\u2019s family and our community and ensure accountability.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-damaging-supreme-court-decision-guts-epas-authority-fight-climate", "Rep. Brown: Damaging Supreme Court Decision Guts EPA\u2019s Authority to Fight Climate Change", "2022-06-30", "2022", "2022-06", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its West Virginia v. EPA decision restricting the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants:\n\n\u201cAnother day, another ruling from the Supreme Court taking us decades in the wrong direction. This latest damaging decision will gut EPA\u2019s ability to protect clean air and water and fight climate change. It will lead to more pollution and, therefore, greater risks to the health and livelihoods of people in Northeast Ohio and beyond. What\u2019s more, at a time when action addressing climate change is at a premium, this decision will kneecap our ability to address harmful power plant emissions. Yet the impact of this decision could extend beyond the EPA, threatening the government\u2019s very ability to regulate everything from workplace safety to banking practices.\n\n\u201cWe cannot continue to put the profits of corporations and the fossil fuel industry ahead of the wellbeing of our fellow Americans and the future of our children. I will fight tooth and nail with my colleagues in Congress to protect our families and communities and build a better, safer future for the next generation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:13:54Z"], ["https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-slams-roe-reversal", "Beatty Slams Roe Reversal", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Joyce Beatty", "B001281", "beatty.house.gov", "beatty", "https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Following news of the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to upend decades of precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s decision is the direct result of Republican court-packing and a gift to the most extreme sect of the Republican party. The vast majority of Americans support the right to choose, reproductive rights, and access to safe abortions; however, the will of the American people has been overturned by a small handful of fundamentalists who believe in government-mandated pregnancies. A woman\u2019s right to choose should be non-negotiable. More than anything, I am worried for the people who need an abortion, and who will no longer be able to access one, or, worse yet, will be criminalized for seeking out services. And unfortunately, we know it will be women of color who will be hurt the most by this. Where there was once certainty and safety in settled law, there will soon be confusion and legal chaos. It is vital we pass federal legislation to secure access to reproductive care.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-supreme-court-decision-overturning-roe-v-wade", "Rep. Brown Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court released its Dobbs v. Jackson opinion that overturns Roe v. Wade:\n\n\u201cToday is a dark day in American history. The Supreme Court\u2019s devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade is a deliberate attack on reproductive rights and an individual\u2019s fundamental right to make decisions about their body and their health care. Now, the most personal decision someone can make will be subjected to the impulses of politicians and partisans. For the first time in our history, girls growing up today will not have the same rights as their mothers. And there is no doubt that this disgraceful decision will take the greatest toll on poor women, women of color, and marginalized communities who already face systemic barriers to accessing to health care.\n\n\u201cToday, the Supreme Court not only delivered a smack in the face to five decades of precedent, it also turned back the clock on decades of progress on human rights. This decision is a blow not just to women, but to all of us who cherish the freedoms and rights we hold as Americans. Combined with yesterday\u2019s ruling on guns, this decision displays the Court\u2019s glaring hypocrisy for the country to see. According to the idealogues on the Court, states cannot decide how to regulate guns\u2014yet only the states can decide how to regulate a woman\u2019s body. They will stop at nothing to foist their extreme agenda on the American people.\n\n\u201cMy heart is heavy today. Yet let\u2019s be disappointed, not devastated. We can be down, but we aren\u2019t out. The House has already passed legislation to make Roe v. Wade the law of the land, and I urge the Senate to pass this critical bill now. We cannot\u2014and we will not\u2014go back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:13:54Z"], ["https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-supports-passage-bipartisan-safer-communities-act", "Rep. Brown Supports Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Democrat", "House", "OH", "Shontel M. Brown", "B001313", "shontelbrown.house.gov", "shontelbrown", "https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) supported passage in the House of Representatives of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The bill, previously passed by the Senate, now heads to the President for his signature.\n\n\"A day after the Supreme Court's shocking ruling on gun safety laws, Congress is showing that we can in fact work together across the aisle to pass meaningful legislation that will save lives,\u201d said Rep. Brown. \u201cAfter thirty years of partisan gridlock, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act represents a historic opportunity to finally address the gun violence epidemic. This bipartisan package would make long overdue progress by strengthening background checks, investing in effective community violence prevention programs, and finally closing the boyfriend loophole.\n\n\"Let me be clear: this is a good bill\u2014not a perfect bill. The provisions don\u2019t go nearly as far those recently passed by the House, and I believe there is much more we can do reduce gun violence. However, I firmly believe that we cannot let the perfect prevent the possibility of progress. 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