AKRON, OH — Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced the Food is Medicine Access Act to ensure that food farmacies, produce prescription programs, and medically-tailored meals are available to patients in need. Food is Medicine programs integrate nutritious food and nutrition support into health care to prevent or manage diet-related conditions and improve health outcomes. This bill helps ensure that Food is Medicine programs are not targeted under the Anti-Kickback Statute, allowing more p… Continue Reading
CANAL FULTON, OH — Today, Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) visited the Canal Fulton-Lawrence Township Fire Department to recognize two federal FEMA awards totaling $33,792.69. She provided letters of support for both applications. “Firefighters and first responders are there for us on our worst days, and they should have the tools to do that job safely,” said Rep. Sykes “It was great to see firsthand how these FEMA awards will help Canal Fulton and Lawrence Township by replacing critical equ… Continue Reading
AKRON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park has been awarded a $41,000 field science grant by the National Park Foundation (NPF). The funds will support Environmental Community Heroes!, a partnership among the Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Willson School, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s PK-8 hub for deaf education. Now in its third year, Environmental Community Heroes! builds on two years… Continue Reading
Deepening concerns about how Flock cameras are used have prompted a legislative response from an Akron-area congresswoman. U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Akron, has introduced a measure aiming to hold law enforcement agencies accountable for misusing license plate reader cameras by rescinding a portion of their federal grant funding. “Law enforcement officials are trusted members of our communities," Sykes said in an Oct. 22 press release announcing the bill. "Abuse of Flock cameras and similar too… Continue Reading
— Police departments could lose a portion of their federal funding if officers misuse automated license-plate reader cameras under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes of Akron. Sykes introduced the Law Enforcement Accountability for Plate Reader Abuse, or LEAP Act, in response to reports of police officers improperly using Flock Safety cameras and similar technology. The automated systems photograph license plates and allow law enforcement agencies to search for vehicles. “Law enforcement officials are trusted members of our communities,” Sykes, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Abuse of Flock cameras and similar tools by law enforcement officers to stalk victims without thei… Continue Reading
AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) hosted the 2026 Women in Leadership Conference Oct. 9 at the Akron Art Museum, bringing together more than 200 women entrepreneurs, elected officials, labor leaders and community members from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in a collaborative environment to share knowledge and build relationships. “Today was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when women lift each other up,” Sykes said. “I’m grateful to every speaker and guest w… Continue Reading
October 26, 2026