Press Releases
Beatty assists in passage of bipartisan Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions Act out of House Financial Services Committee
H.R. 3584 will permit privately-insured credit unions to apply for membership in the
Federal Home Loan Bank system and help provide greater access to credit to individuals and businesses
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.
Beatty to Question Yellen during House Financial Services Committee
New Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen to testify before House Committee for first time
(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding the testimony of Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen before House Financial Services Committee.
Representatives Beatty and Wagner Introduce Concussion Awareness and Education Act
Legislation to Support the Research, Prevention, and Treatment of Concussions
(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) introduced bipartisan legislation, The Concussion Awareness and Education Act, H.R. 3954, supporting concussion awareness, education, and research.
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).
Congresswoman Beatty continues to advocate for women's rights through the "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds" initiative. Congresswoman Beatty will co-anchor the CBC Special Order Hour on the topic with Rep. Robin Kelly.
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.
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.
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has planned an entire day of events throughout the 3rd Congressional District in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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.
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:
"Nelson Mandela is a testament of what one individual can achieve through planning, perseverance, and protest. Through his guidance, he led the campaign to defeat the apartheid through non-violence, peace, and dialogue."