WATCH: Rep. Sykes Uplifts the Story of a Constituent who relies on Medicaid Coverage WATCH: Rep. Sykes Introduces Amendments to the Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced eight amendments to the reconciliation bill that was marked up in the U.S. House Committee on Rules. Rep. Sykes’ amendments aimed to prevent House Republicans’ attempts to push a budget scheme that will cut $300 billion from food assistance programs while also puttin… Continue Reading
Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) sent a bipartisan letter to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies leadership, urging Subcommittee Chair Michael Simpson and Ranking Member Chellie Pingree to allocate funding for critical water infrastructure programs as they draft the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. These programs strengthen national security, support econom… Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the 2025 Congressional Readers Club for Ohio’s 13th District, which is open to K-12 students across the district. All participants will be invited to a celebration with Rep. Sykes at the end of the summer. Students who read 10 or more books from June 1 to August 20 will receive a certificate of recognition from the Congresswoman. “I am excited to announce the Congressional Readers Club for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District,” said Re… Continue Reading
, D. C. - U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes has introduced legislation that would continue a program that provides tens of millions of dollars each year to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals. The Akron Democrat’s legislation would extend Congress’ authorization for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program, which awards recruiting and training grants to eligible universities and training programs. It was created by the Affordable Care Act in 2010 and was r… Continue Reading
Northeast Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes has re-introduced a bill that attempts to make it easier for police departments to participate in trainings. The Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-escalation Act asks the U.S. Department of Justice to use existing funding to offer trainings on topics including de-escalation, community policing, situational awareness and crisis intervention. The bill is co-sponsored by Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey and two Republicans - Rep… Continue Reading
, D. C. - U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes on Tuesday brought her case for an Amtrak stop in Akron or Canton to the head of Ohio’s Rail Development Commission. Speaking at a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hearing, the Akron Democrat questioned Ohio Rail Development Commission Executive Director Matthew Dietrich about why plans for an Amtrak line between Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton doesn’t include the areas she represents. “Please tell me and share with this community… Continue Reading
May 12, 2025