U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 11th District
Shontel M. Brown
Position · −0.48
- In office
- House 2021–now
4 years in CongressMore senior than 34% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Housing and Community Development
- Health
- Age
- 51
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Bottom line
Where Brown has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation (Oversight and Government Reform)
- Agriculture · 6th in seniority on the minority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 8th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4635 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- H.R. 5457 Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Brown’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Brown breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Brown voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Brown broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Brown is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes
Introduced bill to provide $2 billion in grants to reduce class sizes in elementary schools.
“Smaller class sizes can help ensure that every child gets the time and attention they need to succeed. I am proud to join Congresswoman McBath and Senator Merkley in reintroducing the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act so that students get the support they need and educators are able to instruct every…”
Class Size ReductionAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10631
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Introduced bill creating federal loan program to preserve affordable multifamily housing.
“Earlier this year, the first comprehensive housing legislation became law after more than three decades, but with a nationwide shortage of nearly 4-7 million affordable housing units, it becomes more important than ever to preserve the affordable units that we do have.”
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Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is proud to announce that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) has been awarded a $20 million dollar grant to fund renovations to Green Line light rail platforms.
“I’m proud to announce more federal funding is coming to Northeast Ohio thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is a big win for our community: $20 million for our transit system that thousands of Ohioans rely on. I was proud to advocate for this funding because this federal grant will help make GCRTA…”
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Brown Calls on GE HealthCare to Engage in Good-Faith Negotiations with Workers at Aurora Facility
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has written to GE HealthCare urging them to negotiate in good faith with workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1363 at the facility in…
“prolonged delays and a lack of meaningful progress at the bargaining table.”
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Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown, Ranking Member Craig Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight
Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and urged Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson to fulfill Congress’ oversight responsibilities on behalf of America’s farm…
“With only 15 legislative days until Congress adjourns for October, the Committee should be using its few legislative days left to conduct oversight examining in depth (1) the current farm crisis and (2) what policy changes or improvements are needed to correct this continued downward spiral the American agricultural…”
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Brown, Wyden Call for GAO Investigation After DOT Fails to Protect Airline Passenger Data
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) are urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) ongoing failure to protect passenger privacy using its…
“DOT’s abdication of its role as a privacy regulator has left the sensitive personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans exposed to corporate exploitation, warrantless government surveillance, and warrantless seizure of money and other property.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Brown voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 273 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Brown’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 21
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 363 (median 289), 177 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Housing and Community Development, Health.
- H.R. 9263 Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10617 VET CARE ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10534 Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8474 Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9837 GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9836 REPLACE ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9423 Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026Requires verification procedures for imported organic agricultural products. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1368 Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 28% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 39% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Brown voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DAlma S. AdamsNC-1299%agreement
- DDanny K. DavisIL-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Brown most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Brown’s campaign raised $1.2M: $449K (38%) from individuals and $723K (61%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Brown
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 196.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Brown this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBrown’s own leadership PAC: Strength in Seven PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Brown’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OH-11Democrat2021–present
Seat
- State
- Ohio
- District
- 11
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 51
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-7032
2455 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Cleveland, Beachwood
- Website
- shontelbrown.house.gov
- RepShontelBrown
- Mastodon
- @RepShontelBrown@mastodon.social
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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