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Rep. Shontel Brown

@repshontelbrown.bsky.social
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Delivering for Ohio's Eleventh Congressional District.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 8h
Trump’s policies are punishing Black Americans with higher costs and fewer jobs. Black unemployment rose so sharply in the last month that it's outpacing COVID-era rates and is almost twice the rate of White unemployment. Shameful. thegrio.com/2026/10/02/b...
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Black unemployment rises sharply to 7% as economists point to Trump policies
Black unemployment rose to 7% in September as economists point to federal job cuts and other Trump policies affecting Black workers.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 9h
Today, I joined 190 Members to demand HHS withdraw its disastrous proposal to gut 90% of Head Start's program's standards. This administration claims to put families first, but continue to gut resources our children count on. Leaving kids to fend for themselves is not putting Americans first.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 10h
Deeply saddened that the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Richmond Heights was vandalized while priests and worshippers were inside. Places of worship should always be treated with respect. My thoughts and support are with the Hindu community in NE Ohio at this time.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 10h
From Little Italy to neighborhoods across NE Ohio, Italian Americans have made lasting contributions to our country’s history and culture. This month, we celebrate the heritage, stories, and traditions that continue to enrich our shared American story.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 12h
During Banned Books Week, we acknowledge the ongoing attack on ideas and free expression taking place nationwide – an attack emboldened by MAGA. Not surprisingly, bans on Black authors feature prominently.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Trump FBI’s plan to use license plate readers like Flock on a national scale is truly frightening. Rep. Casar and I are demanding answers – because the American people deserve to know what they’re trying to do. www.axios.com/local/clevel...
axios.com
Northeast Ohio Flock fight reaches Congress
Rep. Shontel Brown is scrutinizing an FBI plan for nationwide surveillance as local opposition to ALPRs intensifies.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'm speechless... Just when you think this President's rhetoric can't get any worse, he proves everyone wrong. This is absolutely unhinged. Even I didn't think Trump could go this low.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I was gonna ask y'all to name any presidents who have done anything like this before... but I'll save you the time. The answer is NONE OF THEM.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As if Trump cutting SNAP benefits and leaving more than 120,000 Ohioans struggling to feed their families wasn't bad enough, last week another $38 million in cuts to Ohio's SNAP program kicked in. By slashing SNAP resources, Republicans are putting millions of Americans at risk.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
LGBTQ+ history month This LGBTQ+ History Month, we celebrate the leaders of this movement who fought for equality and helped move our country forward. As an @equality.house.gov member, I will continue to honor these heroes' legacies by continuing to fight for a more just and equal nation.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Our Military Nomination deadline is fast approaching. If you, or someone you know is interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy, then don't delay. My office's Congressional nomination applications will close on October 16, 2026 at 5 PM.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Over 5 million people have lost SNAP benefits in the last year because of the cuts in Trump's Big Ugly Law. Cuts that were made to give tax cuts to the rich. I relied on SNAP growing up, and I won't stop fighting to cancel these cuts. www.cbsnews.com/news/snap-be...
cbsnews.com
Millions of Americans are losing SNAP benefits: "It feels as though people are being punished"
More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Reminder - tomorrow - Monday October 5th is the registration deadline to vote in Ohio in November. Cuyahoga County BOE registration information below: boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trump's America: higher costs, fewer jobs. And it's especially bad for Black workers. The Black unemployment rate rose to 7% in the latest report. Trump's economy isn't working. www.cnn.com/2026/10/02/e...
cnn.com
The US economy added just 29,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% | CNN Business
The US labor market hit a soft patch in September as the economy added just 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Very alarmed that the Trump and Patel-led FBI plan to acquire nationwide access to automatic license plate readers, such as those operated by Flock. Progressive Caucus Chair @repcasar.bsky.social and I are demanding answers and using every tool we have to conduct congressional oversight.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Reminder - October 5th is the registration deadline for voting in November. To register, check your status, and find more information about registering to vote, click here: www.ohiosos.gov/elections/re...
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today, billions in new SNAP cuts from the Big Ugly Law kicked in, including a $38 million dollar cut to Ohio. Trump is attacking SNAP from all sides - which is why I’m fighting to cancel the cuts in the Farm Bill.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As if kicking 5 million people off SNAP wasn't enough, massive new Republican cuts begin today. These cuts will make it harder for families to keep their benefits and jeopardize local services. And it’s all intentional. I’m fighting to reverse these cuts. www.statenews.org/section/the-...
statenews.org
Ohio will lose an estimated $38M to administer SNAP. Metro areas will be hardest hit
Starting Oct. 1, the federal government will give states less funding to administer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs. Ohio’s largest counties are losing millions.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Smaller class sizes ensure that every child gets the time and attention they need to succeed. I’m proud to partner with @mcbath.house.gov and @merkley.senate.gov to introduce this important legislation that will provide schools with the funding they need to make smaller classes a reality.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
For 50 years, the #HydeAmendment has stripped away essential healthcare by denying abortion coverage to those who need it the most. Congress must step in to reverse this restriction.   That’s why I support @pressley.house.gov’s EACH Act to end this harmful policy.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Here in Ohio the minimum wage automatically increases to match inflation. But nationwide, the minimum wage hasn't increased since 2009. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor the Raise the Wage Act, which raises the minimum wage to $17 by 2030. www.cleveland.com/open/2026/09...
cleveland.com
Ohio minimum wage increasing 3.5% in 2027
Ohio minimum wage workers will see a bump in their paychecks next year as the state’s minimum wage increases to $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.70 per hour for tipped workers.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I joined Rep. Craig, Rep. Meeks, and Rep. Jacobs in demanding the State Department continue its famine monitoring program. I am deeply alarmed by reports that the Trump Administration plans to end this program, which could put lives at risk.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just when you think the Trump Administration can't sink any lower... they find a way. Taking money from minority health to expand RFK's entourage. It shows you exactly who they care about - and it's not Black Americans. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
yahoo.com
RFK Jr. reportedly moves money from Office of Minority Health to pay for his security detail
The security costs to protect the controversial health services secretary have reached $17 million a year, up from $10 million.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Seeing white supremacists march in Springfield, Ohio is deeply disturbing. The Trump Administration has created an environment where white supremacists are loud and proud. Targeting, demonizing, and intimidating any community is unacceptable, and we should condemn acts like this in every form.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump has found a new (and illegal) way to waste your tax dollars- on campaign ads for begging people to love him. This is wrong. It's illegal. And it's a huge misuse of taxpayer funds. House Democrats are demanding these ads are taken down. apnews.com/article/paid...
apnews.com
Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach
The Trump administration appears to be expanding its campaign of taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
*Ohio deadline approaching* In order to participate in this year’s election, Ohio voters must be registered to vote by October 5th. If you are registered, but maybe you’ve moved, double check that your voter registration is up to date before November so you can make your voice heard.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Add this to the list. Trump's ICE hasn't just been dangerous, reckless, and lawless. They've also been incredibly wasteful with YOUR taxpayer dollars. Trump gave ICE billions, and has done nothing to make life affordable. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-spe...
cbsnews.com
ICE wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in rapid push to expand detention capacity, government watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump’s mass deportation agenda isn’t just cruel, it’s raising food costs at the grocery store. Cattle producers have spoken out saying ICE is disrupting operations and intimidating workers with legal status. www.newstalkkzrg.com/2026/09/25/c...
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Cattle groups warn southwest Kansas ICE raids could disrupt beef supply | Newstalk KZRG
News - Talk - Weather
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump and MAGA Republicans in Congress have raised health care costs for millions. Now, even health care professionals can't afford coverage. Senate Republicans need to stop playing with Americans' health and pass the bill to extend ACA tax credits and lower costs. Read about it for yourselves:
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Not surprised, just frustrated. The Trump Administration has been a disaster on food safety. abcnews.com/GMA/Food/167...
abcnews.com
More than 167,000 pounds of meat recalled nationwide
The recall includes raw beef, pork and goat products distributed to restaurants and retailers nationwide.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today, I introduced housing legislation with Sen. Blunt Rochester & Rep. Gimenez to create a new federal loan program to preserve and repair affordable housing. This will help improve existing properties for residents and make sure our housing supply doesn’t shrink any further.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fighting for better infrastructure and more federal investment across Northeast Ohio is a top priority for me. My office has requested federal funds to repair water infrastructure in East Cleveland, supporting revitalization efforts in the city. www.cleveland.com/metro/2026/0...
cleveland.com
East Cleveland plans wider Euclid Avenue redevelopment around $10 million state appropriation
Ohio approved $10 million for emergency infrastructure work across East Cleveland. The city’s subsequent planning focuses that investment on a broader Euclid Avenue redevelopment effort that still nee...
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
OK, you've got my attention. Can't wait for this drop.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump only cares about Trump. Instead of helping struggling Americans, instead of cancelling the cuts to healthcare and SNAP, this man is directing his staff to find landmarks around the country he can slap his name on. What a narcissist.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
No one is above the law, not even the president. One thing's for certain, myself and my colleagues on the Oversight Committee will fight to hold this president accountable.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's a culture of corruption, incompetence, and secrecy in the Trump White House. While Americans pay more, they trade more. We need a stock trading ban for the White House and Congress. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
politico.com
Bessent ‘inadvertently’ failed to report at least $100K of JPMorgan stock
An inspector general review found no "knowing violation" of federal ethics law.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump’s cuts have created a health care crisis in Cuyahoga County and it’s going to make people sicker and poorer. I joined County Exec Ronayne at the West Side Catholic Center to sound the alarm on upcoming Medicaid cuts and highlight local efforts to help people in need.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
[ATTENTION OHIO VOTERS] The last day to register to vote in November is October 5th in Ohio. Already registered? That’s also the deadline to update your registration if you’ve moved. For more information, visit: www.ohiosos.gov/elections
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Unbelievable. While Ohioans struggle with another gas price surge, the president says it's just an "inexpensive price to pay." Clearly, working families are the last thing on his mind. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
pbs.org
Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war
Interviews with voters in several states, along with a fresh round of national polling, reveal an overwhelming sense of frustration that skyrocketing gas prices — a direct result of President Donald T...
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Another ICE shooting – this time in Austin, Texas. We need a thorough investigation and ICE and DHS must cooperate with local authorities, not stonewall. There must be total transparency and full accountability.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Let's stay in touch. Click here to subscribe to our e-newsletter for updates on key legislation, votes in Congress, and events in OH-11. shontelbrown.house.gov/contact/news...
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
If you need some good news on a Monday – baby sturgeon are thriving in the Cuyahoga River. It’s a great sign for the health of our river. signalcleveland.org/lake-erie-ba...
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Lake Erie’s baby sturgeon are thriving a year after release - Signal Cleveland
Ahead of Saturday's Sturgeon Fest, we checked in on the little babies released last year. How are they doing? Early signs are promising.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Another dangerous step from a man who said he would be a dictator. This is alarming, but not surprising at all. Trump does not believe in democracy, the First Amendment, or being held accountable.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thirty percent of Cuyahoga County residents rely on Medicaid – which now faces the largest cuts in history thanks to Trump’s Big Ugly Law. Trump cut health care and our neighbors are going to suffer. I won’t stop fighting to cancel the cuts. www.ideastream.org/health/2026-...
ideastream.org
Rep. Brown says Medicaid changes are creating a healthcare crisis in Cuyahoga County
Local leaders prepare residents for changes coming to the Medicaid program beginning October 1.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Let me get this straight, so because he didn't get his way with naming it after himself, Trump’s now throwing a tantrum and planning to demolish the Kennedy Center? How childish. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
nytimes.com
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Republicans in Congress are in denial and keep parroting Trump that everything is great. Democrats gathered this week to sound the alarm on the cost of living crisis. It’s time to lower costs, cancel cuts to healthcare, and put an end to the chaos Republicans have created.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Over a million kids have lost nutrition benefits because of Trump's Big Ugly Law. Trump and Republicans in Congress cut health care and food aid in order to give tax cuts to the rich and billions to ICE. Shameful. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
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More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it’s unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Northeast Ohio can't afford Trump's illegal war and incompetent policies. Last night, I voted for the sixth time to end Trump's war with Iran. Ohioans have had enough. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
cleveland.com
Gas prices are up $1.33 over the last year in Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio gas prices surged 28 cents to $4.228 per gallon, driven by crude oil topping $100 per barrel amid Strait of Hormuz volatility.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The House has again voted to end Trump's expensive, disastrous, and illegal war with Iran. The American people never asked for this war and they are sick of paying for it. www.npr.org/2026/07/23/n...
npr.org
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.
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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A huge win for voting rights and a huge loss for Trump. While we celebrate, we must remain vigilant. We know Trump will keep trying to attack the right to vote and we will defend that sacred right every time.
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