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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
COLUMBUS, OH – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Les Wright:
I honor the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Les Wright, an esteemed leader in Columbus politics and a trailblazer for women in public service across Ohio.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding the lapse in Head Start and SNAP funding set to begin tomorrow as a result of the ongoing, Republican-driven government shutdown:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a live virtual town hall titled Straight Talk on the Shutdown & Health Care Crossroads to help Ohioans understand and navigate the ongoing federal government shutdown and its connection to the growing health care coverage crisis.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, and U.S.
COLUMBUS, OH – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Ann B. Walker:
Today, I honor the life and legacy of my dear friend, Ann B. Walker, a trailblazing Columbus journalist, radio host, editor, and columnist.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today on the House Floor during a pro forma session of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) delivered a forceful rebuke of House Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a continuing resolution that protects the health care of hardworking Ohioans and millions of Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced the bipartisan HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act alongside Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz (TX-15).