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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Mike Carey (OH-15) in introducing the bipartisan Housing Opportunities for Moving to Empowerment (HOME) for Foster Youth Act, legislation to help foster youth access stable housing as they transition into adulthood.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman Joyce Beatty announced today that she has secured two additional Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests totaling $1.29 million to expand access to behavioral health, substance use recovery, primary care, and women's health services in Central Ohio.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Joyce Beatty introduced a resolution recognizing May as American Stroke Month to raise awareness about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. A stroke survivor herself, Congresswoman Beatty serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition and has long advocated for increased education, prevention, and access to care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty successfully advocated for over $12 million in Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests to support critical infrastructure improvements, workforce development, public safety, scientific research, youth services, and community revitalization projects across Central Ohio.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) secured House passage of six legislative measures aimed to expand affordable housing, protect homeowners, and strengthen community financial institutions that finance housing development across Central Ohio and communities nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty released the following statement regarding today’s vote on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the “Farm bill.”
“Today, I voted against H.R. 7567 — the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the Trump administration to ensure Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is provided with the crucial information about Donald Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center and that she can participate in next week’s Kennedy Center Board meeting.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement regarding today’s Kennedy Center court hearing:
“We appreciate the court hearing the motion today and acknowledging the urgency of the situation. All we are asking the court is to ensure the information on the Trump administration’s proposed plans to close and demolish the Kennedy Center be shared and that I will have the opportunity to take my seat at next week’s meeting,” said Congresswoman Beatty.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s vote to advance funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
“I emphatically voted NO to funding for the Department of Homeland Security.”
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, introduces a resolution that honors the life, legacy, and contributions of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. and sends a letter to President Trump to issue a federal proclamation lowering the flags to half-staff in honor of Reverend Jackson’s passing.