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, DC – Today, President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced $8.5 billion in direct funding and up to $11 billion in loans under the CHIPS for America program, billions of which will support operations at Intel Ohio.
Washington, DC — Today, the House unanimously passed H.R. 6370, 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. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) voted to pass a package of public safety bills. At the negotiating table, Beatty pushed for and secured funding for de-escalation training, oversight by the Department of Justice, and an emphasis on mental health and breaking the cycle of violence. After the vote, Beatty issued the following statement:
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“This bipartisan legislation is the culmination of strategic efforts and leadership from the Congressional Black Caucus and underscores the historic nature of our efforts to stem the tide of gun violence in our communities.
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.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the influx of Haitian migrants:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Tomorrow, September 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation's history. Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joins Americans in coming together to honor and pay tribute to the more than 2,900 innocent people who lost their lives and over 6,000 who were injured as a result of coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon and the crash of United 93 outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania.