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March 14, 2014

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


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

(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.


February 6, 2014

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.

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).

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.


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.

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has planned an entire day of events throughout the 3rd Congressional District in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


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:

"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."