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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and several colleagues from the Congressional Black Caucus, held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to highlight National Diabetes Month, discuss the impact of diabetes on their constituents and the communities they represent, and call attention to the importance of the Inflation Reduction Act’s $35 per month cap on insulin.
CLEVELAND, OH – Wednesday is the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congresswoman Shontel Brown voted for and which was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022.
On Wednesday August 16, 2023, Congresswoman Brown hosted a webinar and roundtable discussion to highlight new programs and benefits for seniors under the law. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, many seniors are now eligible for free recommended vaccines, a $35 per month cap on Medicare-covered insulin, and other changes.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the four other Democrats in the Ohio House Delegation sent a letter to the State of Ohio urging them to protect access to preventative healthcare services following a court ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirement for no cost coverage of preventative health care services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) offered a sharp rebuke of House Republicans’ efforts to use the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to falsely fearmonger on gas stoves, while ignoring assault weapons.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first week of spring ushers in a season filled with hope, promise, and new beginnings. As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Washington, D.C., this week, we’re offered a brief hiatus from the usual rush of Capitol Hill to stop, smell the flowers, and take a moment for reflection.
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Last week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate whether chemical hair straightening products contain carcinogens and pose a threat to public health. Black women use hair relaxers at a higher rate, potentially putting them at greater risk of developing uterine cancer and other negative health consequences.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) joined Reps. Kaptur (OH-09), Bishop (GA-02), and Hayes (CT-05) in releasing the following statement after reintroducing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Brown (OH-11) introduced the Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023 with Representative Joyce (OH-14), Representative Mike Turner (OH-10), and Representative Deborah Ross (NC-02). The bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to combat the rising rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) amongst first responders and to address the long-term mental health consequences associated with PTSD. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Chris Co