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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, to kick off Black History Month, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) reintroduced the Black History is American History Act, legislation that would mandate the inclusion of Black history as a required component of the American History and Civics Academies' competitive grants administered by the U.S. Department of Education. This bill also strengthens history education and expands access to Black history resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement denouncing President Trump’s latest unlawful executive order, which purports to freeze nearly all approved federal grant dollars and loans promised to states, localities, families, and businesses:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) announced that Congresswoman Joyce Beatty will continue to serve on the DWC Executive Steering Committee in the newly established role of National Leaders & Advocacy Organizations Liaison. In this role, Congresswoman Beatty will work closely with the Executive Branch and over 60 gender equity advocacy organizations partnered with the DWC.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released committee assignments announcing that Congresswoman Joyce Beatty will continue her leadership as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, for the 119th Congress.
Congresswoman Beatty released the following statement in response to her ongoing leadership on the Subcommittee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act, which will substantially increase Social Security benefits for millions of former teachers, law enforcement officers, postal workers, and other public employees.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement denouncing the passing of a Republican bill that will subject young girls and women to invasive personal questions and physical inspections from adult strangers in order to ban trans children from participating in school sports teams.