Toledo Reporter

Marcy Kaptur, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 9th district since 1983, recently shared her thoughts on several significant topics through social media. Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1946, Kaptur has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and women's empowerment.

On June 6, 2025, Kaptur highlighted the importance of protecting the Great Lakes on World Environment Day. She stated, "On #WorldEnvironmentDay, I echo the call to protect the Great Lakes—our shared national treasure. Real change comes through cooperation across borders and generations. As Dean of our Great Lakes region, I've always been committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the world."

Later that day, she celebrated the National Association of Women Business Owners' milestone anniversary. In her message posted at 13:51 UTC, she expressed admiration for women entrepreneurs by stating, "The National Association of Women Business Owners is celebrating 50 years empowering women entrepreneurs. These trailblazers are the backbone of our communities. They don’t just run businesses—they build communities, create opportunity, and move our nation forward. Keep going!!"

In another post made at 16:52 UTC on June 6th, Kaptur voiced her opposition to recent decisions by the Department of Energy (DOE). She noted that "Last week DOE cancelled $3.7 Billion for 24 advanced energy manufacturing projects, including 3 in Ohio for Libbey Glass, O-I Glass, and Kraft Heinz totaling $107 Million." She criticized these actions as "hasty" and "ill considered," emphasizing their potential negative impact on jobs in Ohio.

Marcy Kaptur has consistently advocated for environmental sustainability and economic growth throughout her tenure in Congress.