In the News
October 5, 2016
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty is pushing a bill that would require the Federal Reserve to interview at least one woman and one person who is a racial or ethnic minority when there is a vacancy among Federal Reserve Regional Bank presidents.
September 30, 2016
A handful of House Democrats have proposed legislation that would require Federal Reserve banks to interview at least one minority when considering new bank presidents.
September 29, 2016
For women, often tragically, there has been a long association between life-ending heart disease and silence.
September 28, 2016
At a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen faced an onslaught of questions about the Fed’s independence.
September 27, 2016
The Housing our Military Servicemembers (HOMeS) Act, H.R. 6124, which Stivers introduced with U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), would designate former servicemembers as a subpopulation eligible for HUD homelessness assistance that incentivizes and rewards housing grantees to help former military members find homes.
September 23, 2016
Rep. Joyce Beatty this week introduced two bills aimed at helping veterans – both cosponsored by fellow Central Ohio lawmakers.
September 22, 2016
The east bank of the Downtown riverfront, the Scioto Mile, has become an urban oasis of parkland, playgrounds, fountains and festival grounds stretching from the Arena District to Scioto Audubon Metro Park.
September 22, 2016
Congresswoman Beatty appeared on CNN to talk about the Congressional Black Caucus's march to The Department of Justice to encourage their engagement in police-involved shooting investigations.
September 22, 2016
Rep. Joyce Beatty told CNN's John Berman that lawmakers "can't be silent."
September 21, 2016
The Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act introduced by Massachusetts Democrat Jim McGovern would give $5 million in federal grants each year to nonprofit organizations that train service dogs for members of the Armed Forces and disabled veterans. Other Ohioans cosponsoring the bill include Toledo's Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Joyce Beatty of the Columbus area, both Democrats.