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Ohio's Third Congressional District reflects the rich diversity, vibrance, and tenacity of America. I am proud to call the Third District my home, and will continue to work tirelessly to keep it growing and prospering.

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Beatty Votes to Reopen Export-Import Bank
October 27, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined a bipartisan coalition in supporting a renewal of the Export-Import Bank’s charter, which expired on June 30, 2015.
Issues:Jobs and the EconomyLocal Issues
Beatty Leads Discussions on Minority Inclusion and Somali Remittances Crisis at World Bank
October 21, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – During today’s Congressional Black Caucus delegation visit to the World Bank, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) led discussions with Bank leadership to address issues of minority inclusion and to develop solutions to the Somali remittances crisis.
Issues:Jobs and the EconomyLocal Issues
Beatty Statement on the Passing of U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes
August 19, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the follow statement today on the passing of U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes:
Issues:Local Issues
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Heeds Advice from Members of Congress
June 23, 2015
Press Release
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) announcement this week to delay the implementation of the Truth In Lending Act-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TILA-RESPA) Integrated Disclosure rule until October 1st, 2015.
Issues:BudgetJobs and the EconomyLocal Issues
Beatty’s Anti-Human Trafficking Bill to Become Law
May 19, 2015
Press Release

Beatty's Anti-Human Trafficking Bill to Become Law

Comprehensive legislation to help trafficking victims headed to White House for President's signature

Issues:Local IssuesDefense and National Security
Congresswoman Beatty Statement on House Democratic Budget
March 25, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the House Democratic budget alternative:
Issues:EducationClimate Change and the EnvironmentBudgetHealthcareAffordable HousingJobs and the EconomyLocal IssuesDefense and National SecuritySeniors IssuesVeterans
Rep. Beatty and Sen. Brown Introduce Bill to Include John P. Parker House in the National Park System
February 25, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation to begin the process of incorporating the John P. Parker House – an important stop on the Underground Railroad – into the National Park System. The Parker House is located in Ripley, Ohio.
Issues:Local Issues
Beatty Urges Reasonable Approach on Ohio Medicaid Income Verification Process
February 12, 2015
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) recently sent a letter to Ohio Governor John Kasich urging his administration to allow additional time for individuals receiving Medicaid to report verification of their income to the Ohio Department of Medicaid. Congresswoman Beatty's letter is in response to a flawed execution of the income verification notifications that may result in a loss of health care coverage. Reportedly, as many as 25-30 percent of eligible recipients did not receive the letters and many lack access to the online verification system.

Issues:HealthcareLocal Issues
Beatty Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Block Ohio Early Voting
September 30, 2014
Press Release
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the 5 to 4 U.S. Supreme Court decision to block early voting in Ohio, originally scheduled to begin today:
Issues:Local Issues
Congresswoman Beatty Participates in $227 Million Urban Redevelopment Announcement
July 2, 2014
Press Release

Beatty Participates in $227 Million Urban Redevelopment Announcement

Funds provide for Near East Side project championed by Beatty

Issues:Affordable HousingJobs and the EconomyLocal Issues

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Washington DC Office
2079 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-4324
Fax: (202) 225-1984
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471 East Broad Street
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Columbus, OH  43215
Phone: (614) 220-0003
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