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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Medicaid Day of Action, Congresswoman Beatty released the following statement regarding Republican efforts to rip health care away from millions of Americans by slashing the Medicaid program:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15), introduced the bipartisan National STEM Week Act. The bill would create an annual week dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education access and interest, especially among communities with limited access to educational resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07):
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), reintroduced the bicameral HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act to address America’s affordable housing crisis. The legislation would significantly increase the amount of federal funds available for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Companion legislation in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Harriet Tubman Day, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) reintroduced the Woman on the Twenty Act, which sets design and print deadlines for the Treasury Department to feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort, first announced in 2016, was halted under the first Trump Administration by then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Secretary Janet Yellen revived the project, placing it back on track to meet its 2030 target for circulation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Throughout the day and into the evening yesterday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) delivered a forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, exposing his administration’s corruption, lies, and attacks on everyday Americans. Participating in a series of counterprogramming events, she engaged national leaders, activists, and constituents in standing against the "Republican Rip Off."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner:
Congressman Sylvester Turner was a dedicated public servant who spent his life fighting for the people of Houston—from the Texas House of Representatives and the mayor’s office to the halls of Congress. His kind, purposeful, and thoughtful leadership reverberated throughout every community he entered, inspiring everyone around him.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the passing of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes:
"Dr. Hazel N. Dukes was a trailblazer, a mentor, and a steadfast advocate for civil rights. Through her leadership within the NAACP—from the National Board of Directors and the Executive Committee to key subcommittees—she helped shape the fight for racial equity, inclusion, and justice for generations."
Washington, DC — Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a Tele-Town Hall to address the Musk-MAGA hostile takeover of the U.S. government and the dangerous, and in some cases, unlawful executive orders issued by President Trump. Despite a D.C. snowstorm, Reps. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined the conversation in person, reaffirming their commitment to defending democracy and answering questions from Ohio’s Third Congressional District.
Washington, DC —This evening, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, joined Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and House Democrats to protest efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—a critical watchdog against corporate greed and predatory financial practices.