Mr. Speaker, when I visit U.S. troops defending liberty, I ask them: What else can we do? They say: Just get us better drones faster. Thus, today, I rise in celebration of the announcement of $18.4 million in F-Drone manufacturing to be anchored in Ohio; both Central Ohio, which has already received Anduril's investment, and now in Northwestern Ohio, $18.4 million to begin to manufacture F-Drones on our soil. An all-hands-on-deck local, State, and Federal approach won the day for Northwestern Ohio.
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Marcy Kaptur
Representative · Ohio · Democrat
Marcy Kaptur
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say that the leaders of this Chamber need to allow a return to regular order. We are far from that. We see the constant churn of failed rule votes, budget bills hopelessly behind schedule, Congress sent home, dozens and dozens and dozens of days wasted going away from this Chamber rather than passing the bills that are critical, such as appropriation bills not receiving consideration in the timetable allowed, and with a hail Mary pass pivoting to congressional continuing resolutions instead of passing bills to effectively govern.
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to spotlight the urgent need for deepened cooperation between the United States and Ukraine in defense innovation. This follows yesterday's important announcement of $18.4 million of investment through our Department of Defense in our Northwest Ohio region. After over 10 years of Russia's brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine has given the world a master class in the future of warfare. Ukraine has pioneered drone tactics and technology. It has developed cost-effective air defense systems, all under the most difficult of circumstances.
Biography
Raised in a working-class family in Toledo, Marcy Kaptur began her career as an urban planner, focusing on revitalizing neighborhoods in Ohio. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio's 9th District in 1982, she has prioritized manufacturing job growth, veterans’ affairs, and Great Lakes restoration. Kaptur played a key role in securing federal investment for Lake Erie conservation and serves as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. She is known for her pragmatic approach and long-term commitment to advancing economic stability and environmental protection for her district.
Education
- Completed Doctoral Studies in Urban Planning and Development Finance,1981
- M.A. in Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI1974
- Attended, University of Manchester1974
- B.A. in History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI1968
Professional History
U.S. Representative
1983-PresentRepresenting Ohio's 9th district
Assistant Director for Urban Affairs, Domestic Policy staffer, White House
1977–79Urban Planner
Policy Focus
International Affairs21%
Environmental Protection10%
Commerce10%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Marcy Kaptur's record in Congress.
Great Lakes Restoration
Secured federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to improve water quality and ecosystem health.
Toledo Harbor Deepening
Led efforts to obtain funding for deepening the Toledo Harbor, enhancing shipping and economic development in the region.
Renewable Energy Research
Championed investment in renewable energy research at the University of Toledo and across northern Ohio.
Veterans Affairs Clinic
Helped establish a new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Toledo to expand healthcare access for local veterans.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on the Budget
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