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May 20, 2026

“Barney’s legacy will live on in the lives of countless Americans whose financial security was strengthened because of his work as Chair on the House Financial Services Committee. 

He'll be remembered for his landmark Dodd-Frank Act; a law that reshaped modern financial oversight in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.  

Barney believed in protecting consumers and strengthening accountability on Wall Street.


May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty announced that Cassie Baloue has joined her office as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications.

“I’m excited to welcome Cassie to my team as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “Cassie’s passion for strategic communications and extensive public service experience make her a valuable addition to the office.”


May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beatty’s bill, H.R. 3709 the ‘Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions’ Act unanimously passed the House of Representatives and now awaits Senate passage.


April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty released the following statement regarding today’s vote on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the “Farm bill.”

“Today, I voted against H.R. 7567 — the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.”
 


April 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty; Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA):
 

Issues:Civil Rights

April 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC):

 

Issues:Civil Rights

April 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Yesterday, Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Jared Huffman (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, sent a


April 22, 2026
 
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Congressman David Scott. 
A devoted Georgian, respected colleague, and steadfast advocate, Congressman Scott carried a bold and kind spirit that could light up any room.

March 15, 2026

WASHINGTON - Today's scanty document production shows that there is no adequate basis to close the Kennedy Center and that Donald Trump’s statements to the contrary are not founded. 

 


March 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the Trump administration to ensure Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is provided with the crucial information about Donald Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center and that she can participate in next week’s Kennedy Center Board meeting.