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February 26, 2014

Beatty Signs Discharge Petition to Raise Minimum Wage

With 218 Signatures Discharge Petition will force House vote on raising the minimum wage

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today signed the Democratic led discharge petition to force a vote on the Fair Minimum Wage Act, H.R. 1010.


February 21, 2014
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement detailing three resolutions she sponsored honoring African-American veterans, African-American Medal of Honor recipients, and the Buffalo Soldiers.
Issues:Veterans

February 11, 2014

Beatty to Question Yellen during House Financial Services Committee

New Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen to testify before House Committee for first time


February 6, 2014

Representatives Beatty and Wagner Introduce Concussion Awareness and Education Act

Legislation to Support the Research, Prevention, and Treatment of Concussions

Issues:Healthcare

February 3, 2014

Beatty will host Special Order Hour Tonight

"When Women Succeed, America Succeeds"

(Columbus, Ohio) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) will co-host the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour on "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds" with Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02).


January 30, 2014

Beatty Votes in Favor of the Farm Bill Conference Report

(Washington, D.C.)Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement detailing her support of the bipartisan, bicameral five-year farm bill compromise.


January 21, 2014

Congresswoman Beatty Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with 3rd Congressional District

(Columbus, Ohio) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with 3rd Congressional District by attending events throughout the community.


January 15, 2014

Beatty works to secure funding for key programs in 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding the inclusion of two federal programs in the 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.


December 6, 2013

Beatty Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

(Columbus, OH) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement today on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela:


December 4, 2013

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty to host Dialogue on Civil Rights in honor of Rosa Parks

(Columbus, OH) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) will host dialogue on Civil Rights in Honor of Rosa Parks as part of statewide tribute to Rosa Parks.