Defense and National Security

Beatty on Defense and National Security
I am committed to keeping our country and all Americans safe at home and abroad. In Congress, I will continue to advance the safety and security of our great nation, and at the same time make sure our brave men and women in uniform have the necessary tools and equipment at home and on the battlefield.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) issued the following statement on Trump Administration’s military actions in Venezuela earlier today:
“The American people and Congress deserve transparency, accountability, and clear answers before the United States is drawn into another open-ended conflict.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, the House unanimously passed H.R. 1450, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Licensure for Investigators Act, a bipartisan initiative led by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03). This legislation would strengthen our national security by improving OFAC’s investigative capabilities against sanctioned individuals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement after voting NO on the House-passed Republican rescissions package, which claws back billions in funding already approved by Congress for programs that help keep Americans safe at home and abroad.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S.
Washington, DC — Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a Tele-Town Hall to address the Musk-MAGA hostile takeover of the U.S. government and the dangerous, and in some cases, unlawful executive orders issued by President Trump. Despite a D.C. snowstorm, Reps. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined the conversation in person, reaffirming their commitment to defending democracy and answering questions from Ohio’s Third Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released committee assignments announcing that Congresswoman Joyce Beatty will continue her leadership as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, for the 119th Congress.
Congresswoman Beatty released the following statement in response to her ongoing leadership on the Subcommittee:
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – Yesterday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, joined a distinguished bipartisan Congressional delegation led by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to Barbados. This visit underscores a shared commitment to advancing security, economic prosperity, and climate resilience between the United States and Barbados.
WASHINGTON, DC – Two years ago, Democrats enacted the historic CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American manufacturing, secure our supply chains, and create good-paying jobs across the country. These Democratic investments are opening doors of opportunity across the country and lowering long-term costs.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s announcement that more than one million PACT Act-related claims have been granted, including claims for 31,945 Ohioans.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the House passage of the three supplemental appropriations bills to provide security assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific:
