U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s actions in Iran: “Once again, President Trump has launched illegal military strikes on a foreign country without congressional authorization. These attacks escalate tensions in the Middle East, put American service members at risk, and endanger civilians in Iran,” said Rep. Sykes. “The Iranian government is brutal and oppressive, and the Iranian people deserve safety and freedom. But m… Continue Reading
AKRON, OH — This morning, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted her annual Faith Leaders Breakfast at The Faith Place in Akron. The roundtable brought together clergy and community faith leaders from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. They discussed local needs, federal investments, and shared priorities for 2026. The event served as a forum for dialogue, collaboration, and updates on Rep. Sykes’ work in Congress to support families across Northeast Ohio. “From the beginning, … 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
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - 46 people became U.S. citizens today during a naturalization ceremony at the Akron Public Library hosted by Congresswoman Emilia Sykes. Friends and family waved American flags in celebration as their loved ones took the oath of citizenship and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Among the new citizens was Jesus Soto, whose journey to this moment took 37 years. Soto came to the United States from Mexico at 4 years old, brought by a mother searching for a better life. “Back i… Continue Reading
February 27, 2026