— U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement in response to two federal court rulings regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown: “Today’s court decision and memorandum are a welcome victory for millions of Americans who rely on SNAP to feed their families,” said Rep. Sykes. “Statements from both of these judges make clear that there is both a lawful and moral path to continue food assistance during the shut… Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) led members of Ohio’s Democratic congressional delegation in sending a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, asking him why he has not taken legal action to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Ohioans after the Trump Administration announced it would unlawfully suspend the program. The letter asks why Attorney General Yost has not joined or filed lawsuits to safeguard these essential benefits, which help ne… Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) introduced the Guaranteed Uninterrupted Access to Retiree Disbursements, or GUARD, Act. This bipartisan bill ensures the Social Security Administration (SSA) remains fully operational and responsive to the American people during government shutdowns. The GUARD Act provides Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations funding for the SSA and requires the agency to continue responding to Congressional casework inquiries during any la… Continue Reading
CLEVELAND — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding will expire on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown. This means more than one million Ohioans and 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance will face food insecurity in the coming weeks. “These are parents working two jobs, seniors on fixed incomes and children who should never have to worry where their next meal comes from,” Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-13th Congressional District, said. The United States Depar… Continue Reading
— Ohio’s five Democratic members of Congress joined more than 200 House Democrats in signing a letter on Friday that urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure millions of Americans don’t lose food assistance next month due to the federal government shutdown. The letter, addressed to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, comes as Ohio is warning more than 1.4 million residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that they may not receive their November benefits if … Continue Reading
As the government shutdown stretches into its 16th day, it has already thrust millions of women’s lives into uncertainty. Grant offices that serve domestic violence victims have been shuttered, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is struggling to stay financially afloat and women federal workers have been disproportionately affected by job cuts. Representatives from both sides of the aisle say women will bear the brunt of shutdown fallout. “During a gov… Continue Reading
November 04, 2025