WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Announces Federal Funding for Agricultural Learning Program in Garfield Heights * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is proud to announce that the "Garfield Heights Grows" project has been awarded federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Trust for Public Land has been awarded a $344,257 Farm to School Grant from USDA for the program, which   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Blasts Trump Union-Busting at Department of Defense in Cleveland and Nationwide * Washington, DC - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Department of Defense (DOD) to terminate all collective bargaining agreements between DOD and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). This brazen attack on workers' rights and federal workers will impact over 300,000 DOD employees nati  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Husted joins task force to combat antisemitism Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined co-chairs James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Jacky Rosen's (D-Nev.) Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism. "Antisemitism has no place in our country or anywhere in the world. As violence against Jewish communities rises, we must stand united in condemning hate and protecting the safety of every A  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Husted secures critical funding for John Glenn Columbus International Airport Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will invest more than $10 million in improvements to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). This funding will be used to install 12 new passenger boarding bridges and help modernize the airport. This announcement c  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Reviews the Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions,  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Announces $1.85 Million Federal Grant for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio to Expand Access to Family Planning Services AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,850,361 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio through the Title X Family Planning Program. Title X i  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes announces $254,000 Federal Grant to Expand Affordable Housing in Akron AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that NeighborWorks America will award $254,000 to the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation through its Fiscal Year 2026 Flexible Impact Grants program. NeighborWorks America, a congressionally-chartered nonprofit, s  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Support for Crime Survivors Today, during National Crime Victims' Rights Week, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) introduced the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act. This bill would strengthen the federal response to violent crime by affirming survivors' rights, funding community-based assi  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Reintroduces the WISE Act to Permanently Fund Clean Water Projects Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency (WISE) Act. The bill would permanently set aside 20 percent of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for sustainable water infrastructure projects. The Clean   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Secures Federal Grant for Akron Fulton International Airport AKRON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Akron Fulton International Airport $72,159 for safety upgrades. "Keeping our airports safe and operational year-round is critical to Northeast Ohio's economy and public safety. This fe  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Congressman David Scott * I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Congressman David Scott. A devoted Georgian, respected colleague, and steadfast advocate, Congressman Scott carried a bold and kind spirit that could light up any room. As the first Black Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, he was a tireless ch  more