Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, a U.S. Congress member representing Ohio’s 13th district since 2023, has been actively communicating her legislative priorities and initiatives through social media. Her recent posts address various regional developments and national concerns.

On May 13, 2025, Rep. Sykes expressed her commitment to bringing an Amtrak stop to the Akron-Canton region. She emphasized that such a development "would bring economic opportunity to our region and ensure that we are connected to the entire State of Ohio." She assured constituents that she "will not stop fighting to bring passenger rail to #OH13" (source).

Later the same day, Rep. Sykes highlighted mental health resources available for those in need. She reminded followers that "the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is there for anyone going through mental health struggles," with counselors accessible around the clock (source).

On May 14, 2025, during Police Week, Rep. Sykes announced her re-introduction of the Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-escalation Act. This legislation mandates the U.S. Department of Justice to develop real-life scenario-based training curricula aimed at enhancing safety and de-escalation skills among law enforcement personnel (source).

Rep. Emilia Sykes was born in Akron, Ohio in 1986 and continues to reside there today at age 37. Before serving in Congress, she was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 until her congressional election victory in 2022 over Tim Ryan's former seat.