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March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.R. 7023, legislation which threatens access to clean water in our communities by rolling back protections in the Clean Water Act.

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March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted to pass the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States.

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March 21, 2024

CANTON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded an FY23 SMART grant of $1,975,00 to the Stark Regional Transit Authority (SARTA).

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Congresswoman Sykes Official Photo

About Emilia

Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes grew up on the city’s west side and has dedicated her career to strengthening her community. For 8 years, Emilia served as the State Representative for Ohio House District 34, otherwise known as the “Birthplace of Champions.” During that time, she served for four years in Democratic leadership, including three years as the House Minority Leader. In her first year as the leader of the House Democratic caucus, despite serving in the minority, the percentage of bipartisan bills passed in the Ohio House was nearly double each of the previous four years combined.

In 2022, Congresswoman Sykes became the first Black person elected to represent Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, where she has committed to fighting for economic opportunity, safer communities and affordable healthcare for Northeast Ohioans, bringing along a spirit of bipartisan cooperation to get things done for those she serves.

Congresswoman Sykes has received numerous awards for her advocacy, including the EMILY’s List national Rising Star award, Legislator of the Year from the Ohio Minority Business Enterprise, the Champion for Children award from Summit County Children’s Services, and 30 for the Future award from the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. Outside of elected office she engages her community as a lifelong member of her church, a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a life member of the NAACP.

Congresswoman Sykes graduated with high honors from Kent State University with a B.A. in Psychology and later went on to the University of Florida, where she earned a Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Family Law and a Master of Public Health.

Congresswoman Sykes is a newlywed, married to Kevin Boyce and enjoys spending time with family, engaging in the arts, and enjoying the many blessings of life.