— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on President Trump’s proposed cuts to public broadcasting. “These proposed cuts to public broadcasting will have a massively negative impact on Ohio’s 13th Congressional District,” said Rep. Sykes. “Local stations like WEAO and WKSU are critical to our communities, keeping viewers and listeners informed with important news, sports, weather, and traffic updates. These valuable services keep families in Ohio’s 13th … Continue Reading
Watch: Rep. Sykes speaks on the House floor to urge her colleagues to support the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sykes urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, a bill that would authorize hundreds of millions of dollars to improve access to critical mental health services. This essential bill includes Rep. Sykes’ bipartisan Mental Health Improvement Act. The Mental Healt… Continue Reading
Watch: Rep. Sykes’ full press conference Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02) and a group of next-generation reformers in the House of Representatives to introduce the End Corruption Now legislative agenda. As part of the agenda, Rep. Sykes introduced the Closing Bribery Loopholes Act, legislation that closes loopholes in the federal bribery statute by clarifying the definition of an “official act” by a public official. Along with Re… Continue Reading
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Tuesday kicked off several weeks of hearings related to the House Bill 6 scandal. The proceedings braid together three different cases tied to FirstEnergy’s scheme to bribe lawmakers and regulators to bail out nuclear and coal plants. Meanwhile in Washington, D.C., an Ohio Congresswoman wants to expand the definition of an “official act” to ensure corrupt politicians can’t wriggle out of accountability. At the same time, state lawmakers in Ohio are mu… Continue Reading
"This is not a good time to cut food assistance programs," U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes explains at Fairlawn town hall discussion. Around 23,000 residents in 13th District are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits if bill makes its way to President Donald Trump's desk, Sykes says. Cuts to Affordable Care Act coverage could leave 10,200 in region without insurance.… Continue Reading
, D. C. - U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes has introduced legislation that would continue a program that provides tens of millions of dollars each year to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals. The Akron Democrat’s legislation would extend Congress’ authorization for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program, which awards recruiting and training grants to eligible universities and training programs. It was created by the Affordable Care Act in 2010 and was r… Continue Reading
May 12, 2025