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Do you, your family, or your organization rely on Medicaid, ACA Premium assistance, SNAP, Head Start, or other federal funding? Are you a federal worker impacted by the Trump Administration? Congresswoman Brown wants to hear from you about how Trump’s harmful actions have impacted you. Please fill out the form below to share your story. We appreciate your time!
The following is Congresswoman Brown's e-newsletter from January 8, 2025. To subscribe to our newsletter click here.
Subject: I need to be honest with you about ICE and what happened in Minneapolis
I want to speak plainly with you. What happened in Minneapolis yesterday was horrifying.
November 14 Update:
With the shutdown over, the State of Ohio has announced that full SNAP benefits for November will be distributed by next week.
According to the State, recipients should receive full payments by the end of the week of November 17. If you received a partial payment, you will receive the remainder of your balance.
November 4 Update:
Congresswoman Shontel Brown will host an OH-11 Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday October 8 at 6:00 PM.
Congresswoman Brown will answer questions about how the government shutdown impacts Northeast Ohio and my work to protect Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
To register for the event click here.
Updated 11/14
The government shutdown ended on November 12. For information regarding federal programs or benefits, please contact our office.
On November 13 the State of Ohio announced that full SNAP benefits for November would be provided, with exact distribution dates still to be determined. Some partial benefits were distributed beginning November 12. Our office is closely monitoring this situation.
Updated 10/28/25
My office is monitoring the situation closely and have received the following guidance from the United States Consular Affairs.
Commercial and Third-Party Assisted Departure Options: U.S. citizens seeking to depart Israel or the West Bank should take the first available option, even if it is not your first choice of destination.
Although Republicans have the majority in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Brown is working to use her voice, her vote, and her office to oppose the reckless and radical actions of the Trump Administration.
(Updated July 24, 2025)
Actions taken by Congresswoman Brown to oppose the Trump Agenda:
The Office of Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) announces our satellite office program.
Constituent appointments are available at locations across the district. You can also schedule a meeting in our Beachwood office. The goal of this program is to be able to offer meeting locations for constituent services within ten minutes of anyone in the district.
Constituent appointments are available in Cleveland - Ward 14, Cleveland Heights, Garfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Richmond Heights, and Warrensville Heights.
Congresswoman Brown’s office will hold mobile office hours around the 11th District this April and May. These office hours are part of our effort to be accessible across the community. As always, you can also contact us in our Beachwood office at (216) 522-4900.
During mobile office hours members of our staff will be on hand to answer questions about the services we provide and help begin casework should you need assistance with a federal agency.
April 17, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Congresswoman Shontel Brown will hold two town hall style Coffee with Your Congresswoman events Tuesday March 18 in Northeast Ohio. At each event she will share an update from Washington, talk about the constituent services we provide, and answer your questions.
Each event is open to constituents. You do not have to live in a specific city or neighborhood to attend.
Registration required to ensure we have enough room. See individual registration links below.
Coffee with Your Congresswoman - Ward 17 Cleveland