Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against the Republican Farm Bill, citing harmful cuts to food assistance, insufficient support for farmers, and weakened food safety protections. “In a moment when families are already stretched and farmers are under pressure, this bill moves in the wrong direction. It ignores the food affordability crisis, fails to stabilize conditions for farmers, and undermines animal welfare protections. A responsible farm bill should lower costs, protec… Continue Reading
Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a 75-day shutdown that created uncertainty for critical personnel and jeopardized national security. The legislation previously passed the Senate with bipartisan support and does not include new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Rep. Sykes also reiterated that she will only support a… Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced the Critical Operation Oversight of Law Enforcement Intervention and Training Act, or the COOL IT Act, legislation to modernize immigration officer training through annual scenario-based instruction focused on de-escalation, officer safety, crisis intervention, and community relations. The COOL IT Act requires the Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) to develop and implement a com… Continue Reading
MASSILLON and CANAL FULTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) - 13th District Congresswoman Emilia Sykes was in Stark County for a couple of check presentations Friday afternoon. First stop was Massillon and a $250,000 ceremonial Community Funding check for the Reservoir Park Restoration Project, or the “Rezzy”. Then it was on to Canal Fulton, where $1.5 million from the same fund will benefit the Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Area Restoration Project. (As seen in accompanying image) That check was made out to Stark Parks.… 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
April 29, 2026