Emilia Strong Sykes

Today we honor the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis, a man who taught us that true patriotism means getting into "good trouble" in the fight for justice. From Selma to the halls of Congres...

My statement on President Trump's address.

I wanted to question Summit County's top election official during a hearing on Capitol Hill yesterday, but despite representing the county in Congress, I was not allowed to participate. Instead of ...

This plan would let politics, not merit, decide which research, community programs, and local initiatives get funded, and make it easier to pull grants already awarded. This proposal is a direct ...

This July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month and the more than one in 4 Americans living with a disability. Pride means recognizing disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity,...

Calling all K-12 students in #OH13! I’m inviting every student who lives in our district to join the #OH13 Readers Club this summer. Students have until August 21 to complete 20 hours of reading. ...

I’m happy to have presented Summit County a check for over $1 million dollars for the Village of Peninsula’s Sanitary Sewer and Treatment Facilities Project. This project will improve water quality...

Are you a college student or recent graduate interested in serving the #OH13 community? Apply for an internship in Washington or the District! Apply at sykes.house.gov.

I’m extraordinarily proud to present a check for $1.2 million in federal funding to the City of Fairlawn for the Reservoir Park Restoration Project! This investment will help recreate the park’s ...

Do you need help with a federal agency? Join my team at Congress in Our Community in Canton on July 22. Sign up at sykes.house.gov/events.

Last week, I toured the Newton Family Apartments in Canton, and it was inspiring to see this housing project come to life. The site of the former Canton Inn was transformed by Canton For All Peopl...

Last week, the Trump administration stated it will not extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (#USMCA). BGA alongside our partners and members of Congress will continue to fight for a tra...

In #OH13, I hear the same thing everywhere I go: things just cost too much. Gas, groceries, housing, healthcare — it all adds up, and families are feeling the pressure. I’m listening to the peopl...

After countless delays, the ROAD to Housing Act is FINALLY law! Statement from New Dem Vice Chair for Policy @repnikki, Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair @repnormatorre...

This week, I toured the Kent State University Airport, met with students and faculty, and learned more about the future of aviation in Ohio. Earlier this year, I requested a $6.1 million airport ...

Unionized workers deserve clear contracts quickly, rather than facing dead ends. I Have a Bill for That. The Faster Labor Contracts Act ensures that unionized workers are able to streamline paths t...

Ohio is proud to be the home of eight First Ladies. It is especially meaningful to gather in a place that recognizes the contributions of America’s First Ladies and the countless women whose leader...

Communities across our country are facing a housing crisis, and Ohio families are feeling the impact. That’s why I voted for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to increase our housing ...

In the one year since Republicans passed the Big Ugly Bill into law, 98,000 Ohioans have been put at risk of experiencing hunger due to cuts in SNAP.

More than $550,000 is coming to the University of Akron for biomedical research training! This investment in research will help create more effective treatments and medicines, as well as create mor...