Joyce Beatty
U.S. Representative · OH-3 · Democrat
Statements and posts
139 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 139 statements
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Beatty Fires Back on Trump for his Decision and Stands with Cook’s Decision to Not Leave
Criticized Trump's attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as illegal.
“Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has served our country with honor and distinction. President Trump's illegal attempt to fire her is a dangerous assault on a fundamental pillar of our economy.”
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Reintroduced legislation to expand service coordinator workforce and increase funding for federally assisted housing programs.
“Service coordinator programs are essential to providing Ohio families with critical social services like health care, food, transportation, and job training”
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Criticized Ohio Governor DeWine for sending National Guard to Washington to support Trump's militarization efforts.
“I am deeply disappointed that Governor DeWine has chosen to send Ohio National Guard members to support President Trump’s militarization efforts in Washington, D.C. Let’s be clear: Trump’s actions are not about addressing crime.”
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“Not a Gift — A Promise”: Beatty Reaffirms Commitment to Veterans in Columbus
Hosted listening session with veterans on health care and staffing concerns.
“My commitment to veterans is not new. I’ve fought to strengthen the VA, expand benefits, and remove barriers — from ending the unfair offset of retirement and disability benefits, to expanding access to VA home loans, to protecting disability benefits in housing eligibility”
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Ohio Seniors Join Congresswoman Beatty to Defend Social Security’s Promise As It Approaches 90
Hosted panel discussion defending Social Security amid staffing cuts and office closures.
“This week, our nation marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security — a promise we made in 1935 that every American could retire with dignity. Today, more than 67 million people depend on it, including over 109,000 right here in Ohio’s Third Congressional District”
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Hosted roundtable examining consequences of Republican Medicaid cuts on Ohio communities.
“This isn’t policy—it’s personal. These cuts will strip coverage, bankrupt families, and shut down vital care facilities across Ohio”
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Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Dorothy Teater
Issued statement mourning the passing of former Columbus City Council member Dorothy Teater.
“Today, we mourn the passing of my good friend, and trailblazer of central Ohio politics, Dorothy Teater.”
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Hosted labor roundtable to discuss Trump administration's anti-union agenda and budget cuts.
“As many of you know, I am a proud daughter of a union worker, so I know firsthand the life-changing impact of organized labor”
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House Unanimously Passes Beatty-Led Bill to Bolster Investigations into Sanctioned Entities
House unanimously passed bill to strengthen OFAC's investigative capabilities against sanctioned entities.
“This commonsense legislation seeks to enhance the tools at our disposal to investigate sanctioned individuals and entities, and hold bad actors accountable”
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Voted against Republican rescissions package cutting public broadcasting and global assistance funding.
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Congresswoman Beatty Joins Bicameral Letter Opposing Cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Joined letter opposing Trump administration's proposed defunding of Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
“We ask your administration to withdraw this rescission proposal and protect the vital services that CPB provides.”
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From Selma to Central Ohio: Beatty Reflects on John Lewis and the Ongoing Fight for the Vote
Honored John Lewis legacy and renewed calls to pass voting rights legislation.
“After the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision, we saw nearly 100 new laws emerge—closing polling places, cutting early voting, banning drop boxes, and changing ID rules. These efforts have fueled a growing racial turnout gap, and Black voters are left paying the price. That isn’t policy—it’s persecution”
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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty Statement on the Passage of the Republican “One Big Ugly” Budget Bill
Voted against the One Big Ugly Bill, opposing cuts to Medicaid and nutritional assistance.
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Received commendation from House Democratic Leader for opposing the One Big Ugly budget bill.
“That's what we do. That's how Democrats do. And you're leading by example. And I can tell stories about every single one of us. who in this moment recognizes that we have to keep rising to the occasion. Because an extraordinary assault has been launched against the American people.”
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Every Survivor Deserves a Way Out: Beatty’s Financial Access Bill Offers One
Introduced bipartisan bill to remove financial barriers for domestic abuse survivors.
“Financial control is often used to trap victims of abuse and prevent them from moving forward”
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Congresswoman Beatty’s Statement on President Trump’s Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran
Criticized Trump's unilateral bombing of Iranian nuclear sites as unconstitutional and destabilizing.
“A nuclear-armed Iran is a serious threat to regional and global security. But President Trump’s unilateral action, taken without the constitutionally required approval of Congress, puts U.S. troops across the region in harm’s way and risks drawing our nation into another war in the Middle East.”
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Congresswoman Beatty Issues Statement on Minnesota Shooting and Personal Security Threat
Issued statement expressing sympathy for Minnesota shooting victims and noting personal security threat.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones and colleagues of Minnesota Representative and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and continue to keep State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in my prayers as they begin the long process of healing.”
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Congresswoman Beatty’s Statement on the Targeted Shootings of Minnesota Elected Officials
Condemned the targeted shootings of Minnesota elected officials and their spouses.
“The targeted shootings of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, are horrifying and unacceptable.”
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Beatty Sponsors Bill to Break Housing Barriers So Every Student Can Succeed
Reintroduced bipartisan bill allowing foster youth to use Section 8 vouchers for college housing.
“Every student deserves a safe place to call home and a fair shot at pursuing higher education. That’s why I’m proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation alongside Reps.”
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Beatty and Brown Demand Urgent Federal Response to Housing Crisis
Co-led House Resolution calling for federal action to address affordable housing crisis.
“The nation's ongoing affordable housing shortage hits low-income and minority communities the hardest, making it virtually impossible for millions of families to stay healthy, pursue higher education, maintain steady employment, or achieve financial stability.”
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Partnering for Prosperity: Beatty Boosts Small Financial Institutions Nationwide
Reintroduced bill to codify Treasury's Mentor-Protégé Program for small and minority-owned financial institutions.
“Small financial institutions are anchors of local economies across the U.S., providing mortgage credit, small business lending, and other critical banking services to their communities ”
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Congresswoman Beatty Statement on the Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Colorado
Issued statement condemning antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado.
“I share in the sorrow and distress this attack has caused for the victims and for every member of the Jewish community who continues to live under the shadow of rising antisemitism. This was not just an assault on those gathered in Boulder—it was an assault on faith and on our shared humanity.”
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Congresswoman Beatty’s Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Issued statement mourning the passing of former Congressman Charles Rangel.
“I mourn the loss of former Congressman Charles B. Rangel—a giant in Congress, a civil rights champion, and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.”
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Voted against Republican budget bill, calling it cruel and catastrophic for cutting services to fund billionaire tax breaks.
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Congresswoman Beatty Statement on Deadly Shooting Outside Capital Jewish Museum
Condemned antisemitic shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum that killed two Israeli staffers.
“I am shocked and saddened by the deadly act of antisemitic violence near the Capital Jewish Museum, where an engaged couple—two young Israeli Embassy staffers—were senselessly murdered after attending an event. As we await further details, one thing is clear: antisemitism has no place in our country.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.