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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) today announced the reintroduction of the Expanding Service Coordinators Act alongside Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement on Governor DeWine sending the Ohio National Guard to Washington, D.C.:
COLUMBUS, OH – Yesterday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a listening session with local veterans on how best to support veterans’ health care, with the event taking place just one day after the third anniversary of the PACT Act becoming law. Veterans also shared perspectives on how supporting those who have served in other
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, in anticipation of Social Security’s 90th anniversary on August 14th, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted “Seniors Are Serious About Social Security”, a panel conversation with local senior service providers, and Social Security advocates.
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted “Medicaid & Medicare Matter: From Coverage to Crisis,” a roundtable discussion with Central Ohio health policy advocates, county health officials, and community leaders to examine the real-life consequences of historic Medicaid cuts enacted by Republicans’ H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement on the passing of former Columbus City Council member, Dorothy Teater:
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a roundtable at her Columbus district office with the Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and representatives from many of its affiliate unions to discuss how the Trump Administration’s escalating attacks on unions and the enactment of Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will harm Ohioans.
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).
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. — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty joined a letter led by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) and 45 Members of Congress to President Trump urging him to reconsider his decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).