— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) celebrated a major federal investment in Northeast Ohio's advanced manufacturing sector. The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected the Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology (NEO-SMART) coalition, led by Case Western Reserve University, as one of the nation's Regional Innovation Engines. The award provides an initial $15 million over the next two years, with the potential for up to $160 million… Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined nearly 200 House Democrats in calling for independent investigations into Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero’s deaths and are demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) halt removal proceedings against the witnesses. “Both of these incidents have created enormous fear and outrage in the community, and raise serious questions about the safety of community members, regardless of immigration status,” wrote the Members. … Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.R. 8595, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, citing concerns that the legislation cuts funding for global health and refugee assistance, weakens severe weather preparedness, and includes the SAVE America Act, which would make it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote. Ohio’s 13th Congressional District is home to refugee and immigrant families from countries incl… 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
July 17, 2026