Foreign Affairs
Israel – U.S. Relations
Israel is a key democratic ally of the United States, and our nation has long committed to promoting its security and prosperity. I believe in deepening our diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation with Israel to not only ensure its people can live freely and in peace, but also to maintain our security. Congress must remain committed to our strong and enduring partnership with the State of Israel based on our common democratic interests and shared values.
It is crucial to support diplomatic efforts to bring peace and prosperity to the region. Enacted in law in the 117th Congress, I cosponsored legislation including the Israel Relations Normalization Act, which requires the Department of State to strengthen and expand the historic normalization agreements between Israel and its neighbors.
Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Building the strength and resilience of the American economy is a top priority across party lines. As a member of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party in the 118th Congress, I look forward to engaging in bipartisan collaboration to advance our economic interests and address issues pertaining to global security.
I remain optimistic that we will reach common-sense, bipartisan solutions to prioritize America’s global competitiveness while actively fighting against dangerous rhetoric that could lead to irreparable harm to our Asian American communities.
War in Ukraine
We continue to be deeply troubled by Russia’s unprovoked, unlawful war against the sovereign state of Ukraine, and admire the Ukranian peoples’ inspiring courage and determination in the face of untold pain and suffering. It is imperative that the United States continue to stand with and wholeheartedly support the Ukranian people and President Zelenskyy bravely for freedom and democracy.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against H.R. 4, a Republican rescissions package pulling back previously authorized federal investments that had passed Congress with bipartisan support. The bill includes cuts to federal funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement:
“President Trump did not make the case to Congress or the country before ordering strikes on Iran that risk dangerous escalation and the safety of U.S. forces.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – In overwhelming votes, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036, and H.R. 8038, a legislative package to assist America’s democratic allies in need — Israel, Ukraine, and in the Indo-Pacific — and provide humanitarian aid to civilians in Ukraine, Gaza, and around the world.
Washington, DC – Today, the House passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (H.R. 7521). The bill prevents web hosting or app store availability in the U.S.
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) attended President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight. Her guest this evening was Annette Watts, the mother of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman unjustly arrested and charged with a felony following a miscarriage at her home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted No on H.R. 7217, which was hastily brought to the floor by House Republican leaders as they backed out of a previously announced framework – requested by Republicans – to tie supplemental security funding for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine to a border security bill.
Washington, DC – Today, House Republicans advanced legislation (H.R. 6126) placing partisan conditions on aid to Israel and blocking humanitarian assistance to Gaza. They have made emergency aid to Israel conditional upon the rescinding of IRS funding.
Congresswoman Brown Statement Condemning Terrorist Attacks Against Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will make a historic visit to the United States.