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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024). The bipartisan and bicameral legislation enhances the Child Tax Credit and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, cuts taxes for businesses that invest in innovation, and protects East Palestine, Ohio, residents from a surprise tax bill due to receiving relief payments from Norfolk Southern. After passing the House, the legislation now goes to the Senate.
On January 10, 2024 Congresswoman Shontel Brown hosted an OH-11 Tax Prep Webinar with Kate Hunyady from the IRS.&n
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined 115 House colleagues in requesting increased funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The letter was led by Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) and was sent to House and Senate leaders Thursday.
Washington, DC – Today, the White House announced a number of actions to build on progress and further strengthen America’s supply chains, including the creation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, which will advance the Administration’s government-wide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined colleagues Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), Congressman Max Miller (OH-7), and Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) to unveil a bipartisan bill to create a more resilient, diverse, and secure food supply chain, bring jobs to economically distressed communities and lower food prices for Americans across the country. Congresswoman Brown is a co-lead on the legislation and a member of the House Committee on Agriculture.
Legislation includes Brown amendment requiring flights to provide complimentary drinking water
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years. The legislation passed the House on a bipartisan basis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to examine and offer recommendations to strengthen America’s supply chains.
CLEVELAND, OH – Over 300 constituents attended Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s (OH-11) Small Business Expo Saturday at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center at Cuyahoga Community College. The event featured Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and officials from the SBA, as well as representatives from state and local agencies. Congresswoman Brown also announced the formation of her Small Business Advisory Council at the Expo.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) was joined by Assistant Leader Clyburn (SC-06), and Reps. Thompson (MS-02), and Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) in hosting a press conference to express their support for President Biden’s commitment that the United States will never default on its debt.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined House Democrats in voting to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This historic legislation is a significant step forward in Democrats’ fight to put people over politics by lowering energy and health care costs, creating millions of good-paying jobs, addressing the climate crisis, all the while reducing the deficit. Rep.