— U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (D-OH), alongside Reps. Jim McGovern (D-MA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have sent a bipartisan letter urging Congressional appropriators to provide essential funding to make healthy food and good nutrition a core pillar of America’s healthcare system as part of the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill. In the letter to Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT),… Continue Reading
— U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement following President Trump’s deeply disturbing social media post that risks escalating the conflict in Iran: “Threatening to kill an entire civilization is quite frankly disgusting, beneath the Office of the Presidency, and an affront to our American values. It is past time for Congress to reign in this reckless war that the American people did not ask for and cannot afford. If we fail to act, the consequences could be cat… Continue Reading
Bipartisan Women’s Caucus Co-Chair U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13), along with the other co-chair and vice chairs, have sent a letter to House leadership calling for more funding for menopause research and better provider education in the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. Nearly every woman goes through menopause, the natural stage of life when menstrual periods permanently end, usually in a woman’s forties or fifties. While it’s a normal part… Continue Reading
STREETSBORO, Ohio — We have a new update on a story we’ve been closely following for years. In November 2022, Tamia and Tim Woods’ lives forever changed when their son, James, took his life after they discovered he was a victim of sextortion. Since then, the couple has turned their pain into passion by starting a foundation in James’ honor and giving hundreds of presentations to schools and organizations to raise awareness and save lives. They even advocated for a state law passed in Ohio tha… Continue Reading
TWINSBURG, Ohio - In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) held a Community Conversation Thursday night at Twinsburg High School. During the conversation, Rep. Sykes discussed how she is advocating for her constituents in Washington D.C. by working to lower costs, safeguard earned benefits, protect public safety, and fight government corruption. Rep. Sykes also outlined the more than $12.5 million in FY26 Community Project Funding she secured for local water infrastructur… Continue Reading
CUYAHOGA FALLS — On Jan. 29, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) hosted a roundtable with elected officials from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to discuss local issues, foster collaboration between local, state and federal governments, and provide an update on her legislative activity in Washington, D.C. “Local government leaders have a unique understanding of the issues our constituents face every day,” Sykes said in a press release. “Hosting these roundtable conversations encour… Continue Reading
April 09, 2026