Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) celebrated the House’s passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The comprehensive legislation expands housing affordability and supply nationwide by incorporating several priorities championed in Rep. Sykes’ Homes Over Massive Investors in Neighborhoods (HOMES) Act, particularly efforts to address the role of large-scale institutional investors in local housing markets. “Families in Northeast Ohio deserve a fair shot at owning a… Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, legislation that funds veterans’ health care, benefits, toxic exposure treatment, and opioid prevention programs. The bill provides $481 billion for fiscal year 2027, nearly $32 billion more than current funding levels. The bill also provides advance funding through fiscal year 2028 to ensure veterans continue receiving uninterrupte… Continue Reading
For the fourth time, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted in favor of a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. Nearly two weeks ago, President Trump surpassed the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act after initiating an unnecessary war with Iran without authorization from Congress. This raises urgent constitutional and accountability concerns. Legal experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pointed to the milestone… Continue Reading
Immigration officers would be required to complete annual scenario-based training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and other areas, and meet minimum training requirements before they can undertake enforcement duties under a new legislative proposal from U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes. The Akron Democrat’s “Critical Operation Oversight of Law Enforcement Intervention and Training Act,” or the COOL IT Act, is a response to complaints that ICE dramatically shortened its training program for new recr… Continue Reading
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the city of Barberton $8,135,420 through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to rehabilitate the Wolf Creek Dam and protect the Barberton Reservoir, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes announced Friday. The bulk of the money - $7.7 million - will go toward structural improvements to the Wolf Creek Dam, including converting it from a buttress-type dam to a gravity-type dam, making repairs to the existing structure, and relocating the water supply gate val… Continue Reading
SUMMIT COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) announced in April the 20 community projects she has submitted for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. Together, the projects total over $89 million for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. “I’m proud to submit these 20 local projects that would bring millions of taxpayer dollars back to our community,” Sykes said in a press release. “From clean drinking water, affordable housing and safer roads to public safety and… Continue Reading
May 15, 2026