U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Nikki Budzinksi (IL-13) reintroduced the Fair Warning Act. The bill would update the Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act of 1988, hold employers accountable, and give workers and communities the notice they need to best prepare for and recover from employer decisions that cost them their jobs. “Losing a job is tough enough, but it’s made even worse when large corporations ignore the letter of the law and refuse to gi… Continue Reading
This morning, House Republicans blocked a vote on U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes’ (OH-13) bipartisan bill to ensure that service men and women continue to receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Democrats attempted to pass Rep. Sykes’ bipartisan Pay Our Military Act by unanimous consent, but were refused recognition by Republicans to even bring the bill for a vote. “It is unacceptable that House Republicans choose to play political games rather than ensuring the men and women who… Continue Reading
Akron, OH - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement regarding the announcement of a hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza. "I am relieved that, after nearly two years of fear and heartbreak since Hamas' brutal attack on October 7, 2023, all hostages will be released and returned to Israel,” said Rep. Sykes. “My heart is with the families who have endured unimaginable pain and uncertainty, and with the Israeli people who have suffered so deeply. This agreement… Continue Reading
NEW FRANKLIN — As representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) unveiled the new 6,000-square-foot Portage Lakes Visitor Center in Portage Lakes State Park in front of hundreds of spectators Oct. 10, New Franklin Mayor Paul Adamson had a decidedly nostalgic take on the celebration.“I grew up out here at the Lakes,” he said. “I saw this beach when it opened in the ’50s. [For years] when you pulled up here you saw a parking lot, a hill and a beach. Now we can say we have a s… Continue Reading
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, D-Akron, said Oct. 14 she not only worries about the 29,000 people in the 13th District who rely on tax credits to help pay for their insurance through ACA exchanges, but for the health care system overall, including those insured by their employers. She's also worried about the federal workers in her district who are either not being paid or are furloughed as the partial government shutdown hit its 14th day with no resolution in sight. On Oct. 14, she split her tim… Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, an Akron Democrat, is observing Domestic Violence Awareness month with three bills aimed at protecting domestic violence survivors and strengthening support systems across the country. “Every person deserves to live free from fear and violence,” said a statement from Sykes, who said her legislative proposals “reflect our promise to create safer communities where every person can heal, thrive, and live with dignity.” The Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act she proposed would reduce the marriage requirement for spousal Social Security benefits from 10 years to five years for those who divorce due to domestic abuse. The legislation aims to prevent … Continue Reading
October 15, 2025