— On Tuesday night, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted a “Call With Your Congresswoman” telephone town hall focused on housing affordability and homeownership challenges facing families across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. The telephone town hall brought together constituents from across the district to discuss rising housing costs, barriers to homeownership, and federal housing policy solutions. Rep. Sykes was joined by Cheryl Stephens, President and CEO of the East Akron N… Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statements in response to this week’s decisions from the Supreme Court. On Birthright Citizenship “The Constitution is clear. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship, and today's decision upholds one of our nation's most fundamental constitutional promises. The rule of law matters, and no president can rewrite the Constitution through executive action.” On Transgender Student Athletes “Every child deserves the… Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement on the gas explosion in Twinsburg Township Thursday that destroyed three homes, damaged additional residences, and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents: “I am relieved that no lives were lost in the gas explosion in Twinsburg Township, even as we continue to see the significant destruction it caused to homes and the disruption it brought to the surrounding community. My thoughts are with the families who… Continue Reading
AKRON, Ohio - Unresolved unsafe living conditions at the Spring Hill Apartment complex have prompted U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, asking for answers. In the letter, Sykes outlines months of outreach and oversight efforts undertaken by her office following reports of mold, pest infestations and other hazardous conditions at the Everton Drive apartment complex. Despite inspections and frequent communication… Continue Reading
A top Cabinet official squirmed before a congressional committee as he struggled to defend his boss's ridiculous claim that he "loves" inflation. Chris Wright, President Donald Trump's energy secretary, was grilled on the commander-in-chief's absurd comment during a House Committee on Science, Space and Technology hearing on Wednesday. "Do you feel like your positions and policy statements are in line with President Trump?" Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes, 40, asked the Cabinet member. "Yes, I h… Continue Reading
— Standing at a lectern beside a large wreath, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes on Wednesday led members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus in a Capitol Hill news conference to honor women veterans and fallen female service members — a substitute for a ceremony the group said the Trump administration effectively shut down. For 28 years, she said the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus has held an annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to recognize women who served in the military and those who … Continue Reading
June 30, 2026