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Rep. Sykes Hosts “Protecting Our Freedoms” Community Conversation In Cuyahoga Falls

By Akron Reporter Report | Jul 12, 2023

On Thursday, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) hosted a Community Conversation titled “Protecting Our Freedoms” in Cuyahoga Falls. Rep. Sykes was joined by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America advocate Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield for a conversation on reproductive freedom, addressing gun violence in our communities, and the freedom to vote.

Rep. Sykes And Secretary Becerra Host ‘Food Is Medicine’ Tour And Roundtable At Akron Children’s Hospital

By Akron Reporter Report | Jul 10, 2023

On Thursday, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) hosted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) for a tour and roundtable discussion with local stakeholders at Akron Children’s Hospital, which operates the Food Farmacy, a wellness garden and food pantry offering patients and families access to fresh produce

Rep. Sykes Introduces National Tire Week Legislation with Congressional Tire Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)

By Akron Reporter Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 30, Congressional Tire Caucus Co-Chairs Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) and Richard Hudson (NC-09) introduced the National Tire Safety Week Resolution:

Rep. Sykes Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision On Affirmative Action

By Akron Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 29, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and UNC:

Mayor and Council as a whole pass resolution expressing opposition

By Akron Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

Earlier this month, Mayor Horrigan and Akron City Council unanimously passed a resolution expressing opposition to Issue 1 and urging Akron citizens to vote "No" on the ballot initiative in August.

City Hosting Neighborhood Fireworks and Rib, White and Blue Festival

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

All municipal offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Offices will be open on Monday, July 3.

Brown, Sykes, Landsman Announce Massive New Investment To Expand Internet Access In Ohio

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 27, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Greg Landsman (OH-1), U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Mitch Landrieu, White House Infrastructure Coordinator, announced a massive investment to expand high-speed internet access in Ohio.

City of Akron Releases Proposed Zoning Code for Merriman Valley and Seeks Public Input

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 20, the City of Akron announced the release of the draft Merriman Valley – Schumacher Area Form-Based Zoning Code for public review.

Rep. Sykes Calls For Action On Rail Safety Legislation Following NTSB Investigative Hearing In East Palestine

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 25, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement following the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigative hearing on the East Palestine derailment and subsequent hazardous material release and fire:

Rep. Sykes Fights for Federal Funding for Local Fire and EMS Departments

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 25, 2023

This week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted in support of federal funding for local Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services included in H.R. 4090, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023, during a House Committee on Science, Space and Technology hearing.

Rep. Sykes Signs Petition To Bring The Women's Health Protection Act To The Floor For A Vote

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 24, 2023

As the nation approaches the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) joined her House Democratic colleagues in signing a discharge petition to immediately bring H.R. 12, the Women’s Health Protection Act, to the House floor for a vote.

Rep. Sykes And Sen. Brown Announce More Than $37 Million To Improve Public Transit In Ohio’s 13th Congressional District

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 24, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a Bus Facilities Grants totaling$37,808,113 to the Akron Metropolitan Regional Transit Authority (METRO).

Rep. Sykes Announces 2023 Congressional Readers Club

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced the inaugural summer Congressional Readers Club, open to K-12 students in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.

Rep. Sykes Votes Against H.R. 3799, Partisan Legislation Increasing Costs For Patients

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

This week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted ‘no’ on House Republicans’ H.R. 3799, which would undermine patient protections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and state insurance law.

Rep. Sykes Co-leads The Equality Act

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced she is an original co-sponsor of the Equality Act, legislation that would ensure explicit nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Rep. Sykes Leads Introduction Of The Mental Health Improvement Act To Increase Access To Addiction Services

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Representatives Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) introduced H.R. 4097, the Mental Health Improvement Act.

City of Akron Launches Weekly e-Newsletter

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, the City of Akron announced that residents can subscribe to receive a weekly e-newsletter emailed directly to their inboxes.

City of Akron Offices Closed Monday June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 18, 2023

In 2021, Akron City Council passed a resolution presented by Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Council President Margo Sommerville to designate June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Akron.

Reps. Sykes, Caraveo, Hayes Introduce New Bill to Make SNAP Expansion Permanent

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13), along with Reps. Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, introduced the Food Access and Stability Act, a new bill that would make permanent the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit expansion that recently passed in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

Rep. Sykes Votes Against Partisan Gas Stove Bills That Fail To Protect Our Children’s Health, Lower Costs

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

This week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted ‘no’ on House Republicans’ H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. H.R. 1615 would make it more difficult for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study and address the potential hazards posed to our children by gas stove emissions, while H.R. 1640 would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy from finalizing an efficiency standard that would save Ohio families money on their energy bills.

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