Press Releases

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.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding the lapse in Head Start and SNAP funding set to begin tomorrow as a result of the ongoing, Republican-driven government shutdown:

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Congresswoman Beatty – in a double-duty effort to condemn the Trump Administration’s abuse of power during the federal government shutdown – led two letters to Trump Cabinet officials demanding the release of critical infrastructure funding and the reversal of unlawful federal employee firings, for the American people. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a live virtual town hall titled Straight Talk on the Shutdown & Health Care Crossroads to help Ohioans understand and navigate the ongoing federal government shutdown and its connection to the growing health care coverage crisis.