Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner:
Congressman Sylvester Turner was a dedicated public servant who spent his life fighting for the people of Houston—from the Texas House of Representatives and the mayor’s office to the halls of Congress. His kind, purposeful, and thoughtful leadership reverberated throughout every community he entered, inspiring everyone around him.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the passing of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes:
"Dr. Hazel N. Dukes was a trailblazer, a mentor, and a steadfast advocate for civil rights. Through her leadership within the NAACP—from the National Board of Directors and the Executive Committee to key subcommittees—she helped shape the fight for racial equity, inclusion, and justice for generations."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Strengthening Exports Against China Act (SEACA), a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would promote U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies and counter export subsidies provided by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) launched the inaugural Tri-Caucus Visiting Congressional Fellowship at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. The event brought together McCourt students, faculty and Capitol Hill alumni and featured a keynote address by House Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a proud alumnus of Georgetown’s public policy program, along with remarks from Congressman Robert J.
Washington, DC — Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a Tele-Town Hall to address the Musk-MAGA hostile takeover of the U.S. government and the dangerous, and in some cases, unlawful executive orders issued by President Trump. Despite a D.C. snowstorm, Reps. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined the conversation in person, reaffirming their commitment to defending democracy and answering questions from Ohio’s Third Congressional District.
Washington, DC —This evening, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, joined Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and House Democrats to protest efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—a critical watchdog against corporate greed and predatory financial practices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which would ensure that only trusted public servants, not Elon Musk and his minions, can access the personal information of Americans. This bill would stop people without a security clearance from accessing our highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system, which encompasses Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Washington, D.C. — “My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by the shooting in New Albany,” said Congresswoman Beatty. ”This is a heartbreaking moment for our Central Ohio community. I am grateful for the swift response from our first responders. No one should have to fear for their safety at work. We must continue to stand united as a community against gun violence and the toll it takes on our communities.”
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Washington, D.C. — Today, in honor of Rosa Parks’ 112th birthday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07), and Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced The Rosa Parks Day Act. The bill would designate December 1st as a federal holiday commemorating the historic arrest of Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama. Rep. Beatty will participate in a press conference, hosted by Rep.
Washington, DC — Today, on the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced the Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act to honor her life and legacy with commemorative coins bearing her image. This legislation comes as the nation approaches the 70th anniversary of Parks’ courageous act on December 1, 1955, when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama.