Emilia Sykes U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Emilia Sykes U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, who serves Ohio's 13th district in the U.S. Congress, has expressed concerns over recent federal funding decisions by the Trump administration. Her tweets highlight potential impacts on her constituents and broader economic issues.
On February 10, 2025, Rep. Sykes addressed the consequences of a federal funding freeze initiated by former President Donald Trump. She noted that this action "has caused a lot of confusion and hurt in #OH13," emphasizing feedback from "countless constituents and organizations" worried about its implications. Rep. Sykes invited affected individuals to share their experiences via a dedicated website "here".
In another post dated February 11, 2025, she criticized the decision to freeze the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), arguing that it halts essential protections for small businesses and consumers facing overdraft fees or medical debt on credit reports "here".
On the same day, Rep. Sykes referenced Project 2025 author Russell Vought's actions as Trump's Acting CFPB Director to issue a stop work order at the bureau. She highlighted concerns that such measures leave working-class families vulnerable to predatory financial practices without adequate protection from big banks "here".
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