Civil Rights
Beatty's Fighting for Civil Rights
I have worked my entire life to advance equal rights for all Americans and to create an America where each and every one of us has equal opportunity, regardless of how we look, who we love, or what we believe. Everyone should be able to live their lives free from discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender-identity, political affiliation, national origin, and disability status.
Highlights of Beatty Work on Civil Rights
- Elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, which is committed to ensuring that African Americans and other marginalized communities have full access to the American Dream.
- Supports the Equality Act, to extend civil rights protections to LBGTQ individuals.
- Sponsor of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.
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More on Civil Rights
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Joyce Beatty joined Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer, Representative Bobby Rush, and Representative Bennie Thompson, and others for the bill enrollment ceremony for the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act (H.R. 55), which designates lynching as a federal hate crime. In response to this historic passage, Congresswoman Beatty issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — March is Women's History Month, a celebration and recognition of the continuing contributions and amazing achievements of women from all walks of life across the world. This year's theme is "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope," a tribute to both the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers throughout the pandemic and a recognition of the countless ways women have healed and inspired our world.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined bipartisan colleagues in passing a historic omnibus appropriations agreement for Fiscal Year 2022. Included in the legislation was $5.285 million in funding for ten community projects located in Franklin County. This appropriations cycle marks the first time in over a decade that members of Congress have been able to provide direct investments within their districts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) spoke with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about Jackson's upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings, emphasizing her personal support for the Judge and pledging the full backing of the Congressional Black Caucus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on President Joe Biden's historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court:
WASHINGTON, D. C. - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown on Wednesday predicted President Joe Biden will pick "a mainstream respected jurist" to replace liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who is expected to announce his retirement imminently.
Washington, DC — U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement following House passage of President Biden's historic Build Back Better Act: