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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.


December 4, 2013

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty to Announce and Discuss "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds" Initiative

(Columbus, OH) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) will join women from Central Ohio to recognize their contributions and discuss the "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds" economic initiative.

American women have made great strides – but there is more work to do to provide women with the economic security and opportunities they deserve and their families need.


December 2, 2013

Beatty Introduces Pair of Mental Health Measures

Legislation to Support Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Awareness in Schools

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement detailing a pair of mental health measures she sponsored, Support Our Student Act (S.O.S. Act), H.R. 3536, supporting mental health training for school professionals and H.Con.Res. 64, supporting the goals and ideals of suicide prevention.

Issues:Healthcare

October 29, 2013

Congresswoman Beatty Supports Bills Aimed to Help Veterans

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 28, 2013, the House of Representatives considered and passed five bills aimed at assisting veterans. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty supported all five measures that are designed to help veterans receive benefits in a timelier manner.

Issues:Veterans

October 29, 2013

Beatty Introduces the Return to Work Awareness Act

Legislation to Support Survivors of Debilitating Illnesses

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement detailing a bill she sponsored, H.R. 3351, to assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work.


October 17, 2013

Beatty Supports Measure to Raise Debt Ceiling and End Government Shutdown

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2775, which will increase the debt ceiling and re-open the federal government. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 285 - 144.

Issues:Budget

October 15, 2013

Rep. Beatty Urges Immediate Action to Avoid Country’s First Default

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today released the following statement urging immediate action by House Republicans to increase the debt ceiling and avoid default.

Issues:Budget

September 19, 2013

Beatty Opposes Nearly $40 Billion Cut to SNAP

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her opposition to the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H.R. 3102. Earlier today, the bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 217-210.


September 18, 2013

Beatty joins Experience Columbus at Washington, D.C. Who’s Who ceremony to tout Central Ohio as convention and conference destination

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) will join Experience Columbus and locally based company, Who’s Who Publishing Company, at the 3rd annual Who’s Who in Black Washington to advocate for businesses and organizations to bring conventions, conferences, and meetings to the region.


September 12, 2013

Beatty Opposes 41st Attempt to Undermine and Repeal the Affordable Care Act

Urges Congress to focus on current issues before the nation and the enrollment phase of ACA

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding her opposition to theNo Subsidies Without Verification Act, H.R. 2775 that passed 235-191.