AKRON, OHIO — Democratic Women’s Caucus Vice Chair U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted “Tea Time with Sykes” on Thursday, a private conversation with women from Ohio’s 13th Congressional District as part of the DWC’s “Conversations Across America” series for Women’s History Month. The event gave attendees, including members of Akron’s Black Nurses Association and the Black Social Workers of Summit County, a chance to share their stories, voice concerns, and hear how Rep. Sykes is wo… Continue Reading
AKRON, OHIO - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted a “Housing Together” roundtable Saturday at the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, bringing together housing advocates, local leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss rising housing costs and ways to protect homeowners in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. The discussion focused on expanding affordable housing, increasing homeownership, and strengthening consumer protections. Participants also highlighted barrie… Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after voting in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution did not pass the House. The vote comes after President Donald Trump ordered strikes in Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, other senior officials, and many civilians. In response, six U.S. service members have been killed in Iranian retaliatory attacks. “Congr… 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
CUYAHOGA FALLS — On Jan. 29, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) hosted a roundtable with elected officials from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to discuss local issues, foster collaboration between local, state and federal governments, and provide an update on her legislative activity in Washington, D.C. “Local government leaders have a unique understanding of the issues our constituents face every day,” Sykes said in a press release. “Hosting these roundtable conversations encour… Continue Reading
Rep. Emilia Sykes introduced a bill Tuesday to address rail safety on the third anniversary of the East Palestine train derailment. Sykes and a bipartisan congressional coalition from Ohio previously introduced railway reform legislation to address concerns stemming from the derailment, but no bills addressing the derailment have been passed. "Not only did [Transportation] Secretary [Sean] Duffy promise people of East Palestine, the president - President [Donald] Trump, Vice President [JD] Van… Continue Reading
March 11, 2026