In the News
April 1, 2018
Beatty introduced H.R. 5410. The bill aims to improve public safety through what she calls sensible reforms to firearms regulations.
March 28, 2018
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty has introduced a bill that would outlaw the production of military-style, semi-automatic assault weapons and the sale of new ones, and prohibit anyone from buying a gun before undergoing a thorough background check.
March 28, 2018
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty’s "SAFER Now Act" would impose a series of gun control provisions in line with the demands of student organizers.
March 24, 2018
Thousands of people packed West Bank Park on Saturday, demanding changes to gun laws and school safety as part of the March for Our Lives event.
March 21, 2018
An effort gained momentum in Congress on Wednesday to protect veterans’ credit scores.
March 12, 2018
Beatty recognized as a "financial literacy champion" by The Jump$tart Coalition.
March 9, 2018
Local leaders gathered to discuss the impact the National Urban League will have on Columbus when the civil rights organization hosts its annual conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Aug. 1-4.
March 4, 2018
For Democrats like Beatty, the push in the aftermath of the shooting has been on backing legislation that would keep firearms out of the hands of the 19-year-old man with a history of behavioral and mental health troubles who opened fire on the high school on Valentine’s Day.
February 28, 2018
Rep. Joyce Beatty’s bill aimed at allowing attorneys general and sex trafficking victims to sue websites that aid in sex trafficking passed the House late Tuesday.
February 28, 2018
Beatty discusses her ongoing work to improve heart health during American Heart Month.