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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement following Shalanda Young's bipartisan confirmation to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
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.
"Our country has made tremendous strides this past year thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Law. So, for this year's State of the Union Address I wanted to highlight one of the millions of hardworking Americans whose perseverance in the face of the challenges presented by the pandemic fueled our nation's historic recovery. People like my guest, Letha Pugh, are the true heroes behind America's progress over the past year, and I am proud to uplift her as my virtual guest to the State of the Union Address," said Beatty.
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, following months of infrequent and delayed mail delivery across Central Ohio, Congressional Black Caucus Chair and U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced the United States Postal Service (USPS) will conduct a series of audits to assess mail delivery and customer service complaints.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement on the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's appointment of Dr. Susan M. Collins as their next President. This July, Collins, a noted economist with extensive experience in government and academia, will become the first woman of color to lead the bank.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022, by a vote of 222-210. Included in the bill were two amendments introduced by U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) to ensure that minority-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and women-owned businesses are full and active participants in America's coming manufacturing transformation.
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:
Washington, DC—The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, chaired by U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), held a hearing today entitled, "Access Denied: Eliminating Barriers and Increasing Economic Opportunity for Justice-Involved Individuals." The Subcommittee hearing examined the impact of economic barriers on justice-involved individuals, as well as opportunities to increase economic access for justice-involved individuals.
COLUMBUS, OH – Following the death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement: