Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced the introduction of the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, legislation designed to close persistent equity gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and expand high-quality STEM education access for girls and students from underrepresented communities.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) and Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH-15) recently reintroduced the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2025, H.R.6125, legislation aimed at financially educating families purchasing their first home.
Last week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Young Kim (CA-40) in introducing the Community Investment and Prosperity Act, a bipartisan bill to expand banks’ ability to make community investments that promote public welfare and local economic development.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after the House passed a budget that fails to protect affordable health care for everyday Americans and their families:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus introduced two resolutions ahead of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s Black veterans, past and present. The first resolution, H.Res.862, calls for a commemorative postage stamp recognizing the “Buffalo Soldiers,” the all-Black regiments of formerly enslaved people, freedmen, and Civil War soldiers who helped rebuild the nation and served with distinction for nearly 90 years.
COLUMBUS, OH – Tonight, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on the Senate’s budget vote that fails to protect health care for millions of Americans:
“Throughout this historic Republican shutdown, House Democrats have stood unwavering in our fight to protect health care for millions of Americans.
And I will continue to stand strong for the people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, as an original co-sponsor of the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025. The legislation directs the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in available funds to ensure full food assistance benefits continue and to reimburse states that stepped up to feed families during the Republican government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
COLUMBUS, OH – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Les Wright:
I honor the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Les Wright, an esteemed leader in Columbus politics and a trailblazer for women in public service across Ohio.