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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announced two-year closure of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts:
COLUMBUS, OH — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced over $5.6 million in Congressional funding, to invest in community projects in Central Ohio. This critical funding will meet the needs of communities across Ohio’s Third Congressional District; investing in innovation, research, and increased safety and opportunity for vulnerable communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of the recent ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) killings in Minnesota, Congresswoman Beatty is holding ICE accountable and demanding full transparency for the Columbus community members that have been detained. Last week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued a letter to Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security and Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons, condemning the recent surge of ICE activity and raids in Central Ohio.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) introduced a resolution honoring the 113th Founders Day of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 visionary college women and has grown to over 1,050 chapters and 350,000 members worldwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released a statement on the Department of Justice Investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell:
“Chair Powell serves with dignity, honor, and integrity, and has done so throughout his tenure, remaining focused on the Fed’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding the passage of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit extension in the House of Representatives:
“Today I proudly joined House Democrats to enthusiastically vote YES to extend the ACA tax credits, taking a monumental step forward in the fight to protect affordable health care for Ohioans and all Americans.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Congressman Steny Hoyer announced that he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
“Steny Hoyer has built an illustrious legacy of purposeful policymaking for over four decades in Congress. He will be remembered as one of the most respected and trusted public servants of our time, and his steadfast commitment to the people of Maryland will continue to be felt in their communities.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee marked up various affordable housing bills, including three provisions led by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. These measures passed through committee as part of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which will streamline housing development and increase flexibility for local communities. The package now awaits consideration by the full House of Representatives.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03)—all ex-officio members of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees—issued the following statement after the Trump-appointed Board attempted to illegally rename the Center after Trump: