Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Joyce Beatty introduced a resolution recognizing May as American Stroke Month to raise awareness about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. A stroke survivor herself, Congresswoman Beatty serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition and has long advocated for increased education, prevention, and access to care.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty successfully advocated for over $12 million in Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests to support critical infrastructure improvements, workforce development, public safety, scientific research, youth services, and community revitalization projects across Central Ohio.

“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.

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.”

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.

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.”
 

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):
 

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):