Glad to help secure critical funding for Sandusky County to take significant steps in combating substance abuse while promoting mental health. The well-being of our communities are of the utmost importance, and this new award will support vital efforts. thenews-messenger.com/story/news/loc…

On this #UkrainianIndependenceDay Ukrainians are fighting against an illegal Russian invasion as a force for Liberty on the continent of Europe to maintain freedom and independence in their native land. Our bipartisan 100 Member Congressional Ukraine Caucus stand with you today, and every day.

3 years ago Corpsman Maxton William Soviak and 12 fellow servicemembers were killed by a suicide bomber at the Abbey Gate of Kabul airport in Afghanistan. On September 10th, 2024 we will honor their service and sacrifice by posthumously awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal.

As a Member of the Democratic Women's Caucus, today I celebrate the legacy of Women’s Equality Day. This day honors the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. We stand on the shoulders of the brave women who fought for this right for us, and carry their legacies forward.

Our first responders, teachers, and tradesmen shouldn't pay more on their taxes than Wall Street speculators. While the GOP keep pushing for more tax cuts for Millionaires and Billionaires, I will keep working to make sure the wealthy actually step up and pay their fair share.

Celebrating the Butch Lewis Act, which has safeguarded pensions for more than 1 MILLION union retirees nationwide since 2021. This landmark legislation is about more than just numbers — it’s about properly honoring the lifetime of commitment by our workers. #PensionProtection #1u

America is in a child care crisis—and it is causing stress on the economy, child care providers, and moms. According to new data, one in three moms reported an increase in stress due to child care challenges. We must do more for moms. #CareCantWait tcf.org/content/commen…

I was SO happy to see this passed. Pensions are promises.

Thank you night shift workers from SEIU, CWA, and ATU, Transit Union for a wide ranging discussion. Grateful for the workers that joined both to participate and listen this afternoon. Your stories inspire action and hope!

SEIU Local 1 members listened Thursday to U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur. “We Democrats support labor laws and the right to organize. Without a union, you have no voice.” toledoblade.com/local/politics…

Great discussion about ways we can improve safety in transportation and storage of chemicals at Wood County’s Univar Solutions in Walbridge today. So many industries make the mosaic that keeps our region strong.

Great visit to @PentaCareerCtr in Wood County where students are visioning their careers in fields such as construction, animal sciences, cosmetology, journalism, and firefighting. The future is bright!

Grateful to spend time helping out at the Veterans Ham and Bean Dinner at the Fulton County Fair. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve those who served our country so faithfully.

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we are making transformational investments across NW Ohio. Working together with local communities, we are delivering lasting results. I will continue to fight for federal funding to come home to our region. thenews-messenger.com/story/news/loc…

Honored to serve as Grand Marshall of the Toledo #LaborDay Parade! As someone who comes from a union family, know that I will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the labor movement. Together we will always fight for respect, dignity, and safe working conditions on the job. #1u

I will always stand with labor, and our trade unions, because when unions fight, workers win. #1u

Today we celebrate #NationalWildlifeDay. Thank you to the many organizations across Northwest Ohio protecting the wildlife and natural resources of the Lake Erie region — our freshwater kingdom.

Thanks to Rusty Goebel for hosting us at Williams County’s Goebel Farm in Stryker, Ohio. As Ohio faces a serious drought, important to discuss farm bill and agriculture priorities for our region.

Sweet treats on the menu during a stop at John’s Sons Donut Depot in Bryan, Ohio. I’ll be back soon !! 😋

Pleasure to keynote the Ohio Economic Development Association Annual Conference, held right here in Northwest Ohio. Together we will help our region, and the entire Buckeye state to thrive for generations to come.