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Rep. Joyce Beatty

@repbeatty.bsky.social
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Serving Ohio’s 3rd District. #OH03. Chair Emerita of Congressional Black Caucus. Proud Ohioan.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is exactly why I introduced the Voter Purge Protection Act. No eligible American should be wrongly kicked off the voter rolls because of faulty data or an unjustified purge. The right to vote is sacred. We should be protecting it—not putting it at risk. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...
nytimes.com
Supreme Court Allows Expansive Federal Database for Voter Screening
Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On 9/11, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the families forever changed by the attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, we are committed to remembering their courage and their sacrifice. Never forget.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This Labor Day, we celebrate the hardworking Americans who keep our country moving forward. They deserve leadership that puts them and their families first. I’ll continue fighting for America’s working families—today and every day.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We have lost an absolute champion for women’s rights in Gloria Steinem. A proud Ohioan and lifelong advocate for gender equity, she taught us that anything is possible when women are at the table. She will be deeply missed, and her legacy will endure.
nytimes.com
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Trump’s dehumanizing immigration policy has taken the life of this brilliant young student. Say his name: Pierre Damas Bel.
nbcnews.com
Haitian student dies by suicide after ICE issued him an ankle monitor
Pierre Damas Bel, 20, of Springfield, Ohio, expressed feeling “shame and humiliation” at having to wear an ankle monitor. The college student died by suicide days later.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Republican policies = skyrocketing prices for EVERYONE‼️
x.com
CSPAN (@cspan) on X
Democratic leader @RepJeffries (D-NY) condemns President Trump's tariff policies, saying they have "increased costs on everyday Americans by thousands of dollars per year."
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Trump’s threatening to destroy the Kennedy Center if his name isn’t on it. The Center belongs to the American people — and we won’t be intimidated. 🔗More here:
deadline.com
Plaintiff Reacts To Kennedy Center Warning Of Potential Demolition
Rep. Joyce Beatty's attorneys called it "delusional" to suggest the complex would need to be torn down if Trump's name wasn't restored.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Back-to-school supplies are more expensive than ever in Trump’s economy — hurting families, students, and educators✏️
pbs.org
School supplies really do cost more this year. Here's how much, from lunchboxes to pencils
Just about every back-to-school item that families will load into their literal or virtual carts this summer has gone up in price at a time when American families already feel crushed by rising costs.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Our fight isn’t over. More here⬇️
npr.org
The fight over Trump's name on the Kennedy Center isn't over
The legal fight over President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center isn't over. Rep. Joyce Beatty explains why she believes the board's latest plan still violates the law.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A WIN for voting rights in Ohio‼️ Access to the ballot box should be more accessible — not less. 🗳️
politico.com
Judge blocks Ohio from requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
The court order is a blow to Republicans who have pushed to tighten voter identification requirements.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Trump’s obsession with erasing Black culture needs to be studied.
time.com
Why the Trump Administration Is Purging ‘Woke’ Art From U.S. Embassies
The painting was removed from an embassy in the Dominican Republic over so-called “woke ideologies.”
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Costs are skyrocketing. Debt is rising. Families are struggling. That’s what happens when the White House doesn’t care about affordability.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This is corruption - and a huge step back for America’s voting rights.
apnews.com
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented befo...
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The 19th Amendment paved the way for women to make their voices heard at the ballot box and claim their power in our political system. That right was hard-won. Now, it’s under attack.
archives.gov
19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920)
EnlargeDownload Link Citation: Joint Resolution of Congress proposing a constitutional amendment extending the right of suffrage to women, approved June 4, 1919.; Ratified Amendments, 1795-1992; Gener...
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Once again, Trump’s Iran war is hurting families, not helping them.
nytimes.com
Inflation Was Moderate in July, but Energy Prices Remain Elevated
The Consumer Price Index for July showed prices rose 3.4 percent from a year ago as the war in Iran dragged on.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Join Team Beatty for Mobile Office Hours this Tuesday, August 18, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM at Columbus Metropolitan Library: Karl Road Branch (5590 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229). 📞 We’re here to help—no appointment needed!
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Black voters want competent leaders that bring costs down and support all Americans. That is NOT Trump.
thegrio.com
Trump claims Black voters are rejecting socialism, and 'flocking' to Republicans. Here’s what the data says
TheGrio fact-checks Donald Trump’s claim that Black voters are “flocking” to the Republican Party and rejecting socialism.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
61 years ago, the VRA was signed into law, expanding voting rights for millions of Americans. Now, those same rights are under attack. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen these protections and safeguard our democracy. PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS.✊🏾
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This is disgusting and dehumanizing. Our Haitian neighbors are beloved in Ohio and they deserve to be treated with respect. Shame on this Administration.
washingtonpost.com
ICE begins outfitting Haitian immigrants with ankle monitors, attorneys say
Haitian immigrants in Ohio with temporary protected status are being called to ICE offices for check-ins after federal officials said their protections had ended.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Americans don’t care about Patriot Games. They care about lowering costs and making America affordable for their families.
usatoday.com
Trump's Patriot Games are just days away. What to know
The athletic competition for high schoolers will celebrate the "character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit."
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Head Start is a vital program that invests in the well being of children and their families. Trump’s disregard for America’s children is unbelievable.
apnews.com
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to overhaul the Head Start program. Two people familiar with the deliberations tell The Associated Press the Republican administration's proposed ch...
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Kennedy Center BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE.
nytimes.com
Kennedy Center Halts Free Public Tours After Five Decades of Service
The decision to suspend tours came after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a Times article detailing President Trump’s dramatic revamp of the Kennedy Center.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🚨Trump’s war is making our economy WORSE.
abcnews.com
US economy slowed more than expected as the Iran war took hold
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Today marks the anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law—landmark programs that have expanded health care access. Yet, Republicans are trying to strip these programs from Americans. I’m recommitting myself to the fight to protect the people that rely on this lifesaving care.🏥
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
In what world is this a proper use of taxpayer funds??
notus.org
The Trump Administration Is Spending $5 Million to Coat Horse Statues in Gold
The Interior Department quickly gave nearly $100 million in contracts in a rush to beautify D.C.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
In what world is this a proper use of taxpayer funds??
notus.org
The Trump Administration Is Spending $5 Million to Coat Horse Statues in Gold
The Interior Department quickly gave nearly $100 million in contracts in a rush to beautify D.C.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨Trump has officially ENDED a critical affordable health care program, leaving seniors to deal with more expensive prescriptions in 2027. Destroying critical care for seniors? That’s NOT the future Americans were promised.
wsj.com
Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy
Program that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Trump might not know what affordability is — but hardworking Americans do.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Come midterms, Democrats will take over Congress and restore an affordable America.
axios.com
Trump tries to sell an economy voters aren't buying
Economic frustration is giving Democrats an opening on the issue that often decides elections.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The facts are clear: Trump is making life easier for billion-dollar corporations, while making it harder for working people.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A win for voting rights. Let’s keep the fight.💪🏾
abcnews.com
Appeals court says Trump can't impose restrictions on mail-in voting for now
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to implement an executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Trump’s reckless cuts to FDA and CDC have made our food unsafe, and now Americans are suffering.
cbsnews.com
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting o...
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Billions wasted. American lives lost. Democrats are reining Trump in.
cbsnews.com
House again rebukes Trump on Iran, approving resolution to limit war powers
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Trump administration wants vulnerable young women to have less options instead of more.
nytimes.com
Government Overhauls Teen Pregnancy Program to Focus on Marriage and Starting Families
The administration canceled federal grants to organizations across the country, accusing them of encouraging premarital sex. New criteria say programs should stress abstinence.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Who’s going to the Ohio State Fair?👀🎡
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Black women have long been told we have to work twice as hard for less—and far too often, that’s still the reality. I’m proud to cosponsor the Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Resolution because equal work deserves equal pay. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This is voter intimidation at its worst. Election officials and our democracy deserve protection.
nbcnews.com
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatens states over elections
The secretary’s comments come as the Trump administration is increasingly using government agencies to sow doubts about the nation’s electoral system.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Heartbroken by the loss of three courageous American service members in Jordan. I am keeping their families and loved ones in my thoughts during this difficult time. Together, we honor their service, sacrifice, and memory.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Trump’s election claims last night were self-serving, dangerous, and put our democracy at risk. And the ‘SAVE’ Act won’t protect our elections—it’s a voter suppression bill that creates more barriers to the ballot box.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Today, I remember my dear friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis, and recommit to getting into “good trouble” in defense of our democracy. Thank you, John. We will carry your legacy forward.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Todd Blanche’s terrible leadership of Trump’s corrupt DOJ, has already put Americans at risk. He’s only loyal to Trump’s agenda - not the rule of law. The Senate must reject his confirmation.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Black community has made incredible progress since the civil rights era, but it’s people like this that want to take us back👇🏾
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Acting CFPB Director Vought doesn’t know what the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) is— how embarrassing. Every community deserves a seat at the table. The CFPB is required to have an OMWI, and I’m not letting this administration neglect people who need equitable policies.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
They can put Trump on a $1 coin, but can’t keep a decades-old promise to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill??? This Treasury is funding presidential vanity projects.
nytimes.com
Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coin Featuring President’s Face
Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Why does Trump’s Department of War get $350 billion while families face SNAP cuts, healthcare losses, and higher prices? Who is this budget really for?
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
High interest rates and rising housing costs are putting homeownership further out of reach for working families. Today in the Financial Services Committee, I pressed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on the Fed's role in mortgage affordability — because all Americans deserve a fair shot at a stable home.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Join us for Mobile Office Hours this Thursday, July 16, from 12 PM to 2 PM at Bexley City Hall (2242 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209). 📞 We’re here to help—no appointment needed!
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
So DEI is wrong, but nepotism and corruption aren’t?
washingtonpost.com
Trump’s sons invest heavily in defense tech as father’s administration pours money in
Most investments by funds linked to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have taken place since their father’s reelection.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Don’t mess with Columbus. Federal funding shouldn’t depend on loyalty to Donald Trump.
dispatch.com
Ohio State, nonprofits raise alarm over new Trump rule that could limit grants
The Trump administration said the new rule helps eliminate grants that supported a 'woke policy agenda' under the Biden administration.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The power of the purse belongs to Congress and Congress ONLY.
newyorker.com
An O.M.B. Plan to Defund Science—and Anything Trump Doesn’t Like
Under a new proposal, Administration officials could deny government grants to any group or project on the ground that it didn’t fit the President’s agenda.
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