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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty

Representing the 3rd District of Ohio

Jobs and the Economy

 

Beatty on Jobs and the Economy

America is strongest when we have a robust and thriving economy coupled with access to good-paying jobs. While the economy has mostly recovered from the Great Recession, we know that far too many families have not seen a pay raise in decades and the racial wealth gap continues to widen. A strong economy is only valuable when it lifts the prospects of all Americans, not merely those wealthy enough to invest in the stock market. That is why I will continue to advocate for legislation that stimulates economic growth while ensuring that all workers’ rights, including the right to unionize, are protected and celebrated.

Highlights of Beatty Work on Jobs and the Economy

  • Supports the Raise the Wage Act to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
  • Sponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act to strengthen collective bargaining rights.

Read more below, or please contact my office for more information concerning my work and views on Jobs and the Economy.

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More on Jobs and the Economy

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Heeds Advice from Members of Congress

Jun 23, 2015 Press Release
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) announcement this week to delay the implementation of the Truth In Lending Act-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TILA-RESPA) Integrated Disclosure rule until October 1st, 2015.

Beatty’s Statement on Trans-Pacific Free-Trade Deal

Jun 12, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on today’s votes on the Trans-Pacific free-trade deal.

Beatty Highlights Need to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank During Committee on Financial Services Hearing

Jun 3, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – During today’s Financial Services Committee hearing on “Examining the Export-Import Bank’s Reauthorization Request and the Government’s Role on Export Financing,” U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) highlighted the need to consider legislation to renew the charter for the Export-Import Bank just 14 legislative days away from it shutting down.

Beatty Highlights Need for Transparency and Clarity in Mortgage Loan Closing Process

May 14, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – In her opening remarks at today’s Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing on the Truth In Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TILA-RESPA), U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) detailed the importance of ensuring a seamless transition to an updated closing process, as mandated under Dodd-Frank.

Beatty Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Financial Literacy

Apr 23, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2015, H.R. 1908, a bill she sponsored aimed at increasing first-time homebuyers financial knowledge.

Congresswoman Beatty Continues Strong Support of Equal Pay

Apr 14, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – In recognition of Equal Pay Day, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement:

Congresswoman Beatty Helps Lead Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Assist Credit Union Customers

Apr 13, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) helped lead the successful House passage of the Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions Act of 2015, H.R. 299. The legislation will allow privately-insured credit unions to apply for membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, thereby providing individuals and businesses greater access to credit in a tight credit-market. H.R. 299 is being led Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15) and Congresswoman Beatty, and passed the House unanimously.

Congresswoman Beatty Statement on House Democratic Budget

Mar 25, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the House Democratic budget alternative:

Congresswoman Beatty Statement on the Republican Leadership's Budget Framework

Mar 17, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the Republican leadership’s FY2016 budget framework:

Beatty Kicks Off August Jobs Tour

Aug 11, 2014 Press Release

Beatty Kicks Off August Jobs Tour

Month-long focus on jobs, economy, and education

COLUMBUS, OH – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) will kick off her August jobs tour on Tuesday, August 12. Throughout the tour, Beatty will hear from employers and employees and provide an update on Congressional activities.

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