Toledo Reporter

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 9th district, shared her thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets. Known for her dedication to public service since 1983, Kaptur continues to engage with constituents and address national concerns.

On March 12, 2025, Rep. Kaptur expressed admiration for the Girl Scouts in a tweet stating: "As a once and always Girl Scout, I have long lived by our motto 'be prepared.' It’s inspiring to see the next generation of scouts in action, learning leadership, and building confidence. Girl Scout cookies are on sale until April — get them while you can and support these…"

Later that day, she defended Senator Mark Kelly against criticism from Elon Musk by tweeting: ".@SenMarkKelly is an American patriot, but this week Elon Musk saw fit to call him a traitor. Mark Kelly served our nation in uniform from 1986-2011 in the United States Navy and then with NASA. He rose to the rank of Captain, flew 39 combat missions during the Gulf War, and won…"

In another tweet posted on March 13, 2025, Kaptur emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to prevent government shutdowns: "It’s time that we come together, find the Big Middle, and pass a bipartisan bill to keep our government open. We must come to the table and work to pass a clean 4 week funding extension that ensures we are deliberate, and take care of the American people we represent nationwide."