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Press Release: Marcy Kaptur and Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Restore and Expand Ukraine’s Starshield Access

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Bipartisan lawmakers urge the Pentagon to restore and expand Ukraine’s satellite communications access, citing battlefield needs and service disruptions.

Investivoq AI Summary

Lawmakers urge Pentagon action: Eight members of Congress and three senators said they had written to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asking the Department of Defense to “restore and expand” Ukraine’s access to Starshield and Starlink satellite communications after reported disruptions.

What they are asking for: The lawmakers said Ukraine relies on the service for command, intelligence sharing, battlefield communications and unmanned systems. They urged the Pentagon to renew “unlimited-speed” service, maintain needed geographic coverage, and consider using Defense Production Act authorities to ensure reliable access.

Context cited in the release: The statement said any service limits could affect Ukraine’s military operations and that U.S. and European support for Ukraine should not be undermined by interruptions to its communications infrastructure.

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Marcy Kaptur Fundraising

Marcy Kaptur Fundraising

Marcy Kaptur recently disclosed $315.3K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 49th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 73.4% came from individual donors.

Kaptur disclosed $874.9K of spending. This was the 62nd most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Kaptur disclosed $697.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 256th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Marcy Kaptur's fundraising on Investivoq.

Marcy Kaptur Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Marcy Kaptur is worth $1.1M, as of October 23rd, 2026. This is the 330th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Kaptur has approximately $82.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

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Marcy Kaptur Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Marcy Kaptur:

  • H.R.10566: Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026
  • H.R.10388: To clarify and update Federal policy governing operation and maintenance of the Toussaint River Federal navigation project in Carroll Township, Ohio, as authorized under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.10387: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out additional Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration projects not eligible under current policy of the Department of the Army, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.10386: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Toledo and Oregon, Ohio, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.10385: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out wastewater infrastructure projects in Village of Kelleys Island, Ohio, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.10384: To authorize the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood risk management, including riverbank stabilization, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, along the Maumee River in the vicinity of Glass City Riverwalk, Toledo, Ohio, and for other purposes.

You can track bills proposed by Marcy Kaptur on Investivoq's politician page for Kaptur.

2026 Ohio's 9th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $27,740,306 of spending in Ohio's 9th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $16,831,319 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • HMP ($7,225,263)
  • SAFETY & AFFORDABILITY PAC INC. ($2,037,500)
  • CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($900,034)
  • DCCC ($874,678)
  • CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION ($843,663)

The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".

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