Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th district, has been actively communicating her legislative priorities and constituent services through social media. Her recent tweets highlight her involvement in transportation legislation, federal casework assistance, and advocacy for increased child care funding.

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Sykes announced her support for the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act, emphasizing the importance of a reliable transit system to community prosperity. "Rep. Sykes is a cosponsor of the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act because she knows that a reliable transit system is vital to a thriving community for all."

Later that day, Rep. Sykes highlighted her office's efforts in assisting constituents with federal issues throughout 2024. She reported helping over 700 individuals with matters such as IRS inquiries, Social Security benefits, and passport processing. "So far in 2024, Team Sykes has helped over 700 constituents with federal casework."

In another tweet on December 4, Rep. Sykes addressed the high cost of child care and her actions to secure more federal funding in the upcoming budget to alleviate this burden for American families. "Child care is too expensive, which is why Rep. Sykes signed onto a letter to advocate for more federal funding for child care in the 2025 federal budget."