Akron Reporter

Representative Emilia Strong Sykes, serving Ohio's 13th district in the U.S. Congress, shared insights and updates on critical legislative and economic issues through social media posts in mid-April 2025. Her communications focused on the Momnibus Act and the potential impacts of Medicaid funding cuts on the local economy, underscoring her ongoing dedication to advocating for her constituents.

On April 16, 2025, Rep. Sykes described the Momnibus Act, emphasizing that it "addresses maternal health care, affordable childcare, paid family leave, reproductive healthcare, and economic empowerment for women, the Momnibus Act recognizes the invaluable role mothers play in our society, and also takes action to ensure their health and success."

On the same day, she expressed her support as a co-sponsor of this legislation, calling it "historic legislation which tackles the maternal mortality crisis by taking meaningful steps to support Black babies and moms in #OH13 and across the country."

The following day, April 17, 2025, she raised concerns regarding potential Medicaid funding cuts, noting that "any cuts to Medicaid would have far reaching effects on our local economy, as hospital systems are the district’s largest employers." She warned that without reliable funding, hospitals might need to lay off employees, affecting the community's livelihood.

Emilia Sykes, born in Akron, Ohio, has represented Ohio's 13th District in Congress since replacing Tim Ryan in 2023. She has a background in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022 and holds a BA from Kent State University and a JD from the University of Florida.