Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio’s 13th district, has taken to social media to discuss her legislative efforts and political stance on various issues. On June 5, 2025, she posted a series of tweets addressing topics such as public corruption and social welfare.

In a tweet from June 5, 2025, Rep. Sykes invited the public to join her on Instagram Live for a discussion about her newly introduced legislation titled the Closing Bribery Loopholes Act. She stated that this act aims to "curb public corruption and help restore public trust in our government." The full post can be viewed here.

Later that day, at 19:06 UTC, Rep. Sykes elaborated on the significance of holding public officials accountable through her proposed legislation. She emphasized that when officials use their power for personal gain without accountability, it undermines democracy itself. Her tweet highlighted that the Closing Bribery Loopholes Act is part of a broader initiative called the End Corruption Now agenda aimed at restoring public trust and ensuring no one is above the law. The complete statement is available here.

In another tweet posted at 23:02 UTC on June 5, Rep. Sykes criticized what she described as attacks by the Trump administration on critical services for vulnerable populations. She asserted that every American deserves safety and security free from abuse and stressed that communities are stronger when all individuals are protected from violence. This post can be accessed here.

Rep. Emilia Sykes has been serving in Congress since replacing Tim Ryan in 2023 after previously serving in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio in 1986, she holds degrees from Kent State University and the University of Florida.