Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s bipartisan SAMOSA Act, legislation to lower federal software costs and improve efficiency. The legislation was approved unanimously on the House floor after passing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, earlier this month. The legislation now heads to the Senate. 

CLEVELAND, OH – Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) today issued a statement after learning the Trump Department of Commerce paused federal funding to Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) pending the results of a years-long audit. The unprecedented move threatens MEP centers across the state, including MAGNETin Northeast Ohio.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is a co-lead on bipartisan and bicameral legislation to improve federal agencies’ abilities to recruit and retain the AI and technical talent needed to better compete in the AI race. The AI Talent Act would modernize federal hiring for AI and other high-demand technical roles by creating specialized talent teams, enabling skills-based hiring, and providing shared tools that help agencies identify and onboard qualified candidates faster.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) today introduced the Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act, legislation to help more workers from underrepresented and disadvantaged communities join the growing cybersecurity field.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s (OH-11) legislation to name the Collinwood neighborhood Post Office in Cleveland, Ohio in honor of Tech Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter (1920-2007) today passed the House Oversight Committee and is one step closer to becoming law. 

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s bipartisan SAMOSA Act was approved by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, bringing Congress one step closer to streamlining federal software spending. 

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for legislation to force President Trump to release the Epstein Files. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) requires the Department of Justice to publish, in a searchable format, all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ’s possession related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. The legislation includes measures to protect the privacy of survivors and ensure their personal information is redacted. 

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the government funding bill brought to the floor by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday. The bill funds the government through January 30, 2026, with no legislative action to extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, before those credits expire at the end of the year. Last night, the Republican-led House Rules Committee rejected a Democratic amendment to extend ACA tax credits for three years.