Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration announce$129,396,997 in federal funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions and tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Ohio.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration announce $10,633,105 in federal funding to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Brown proudly voted for in November 2021.

Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced The Securing Elections from AI Deception Act, legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deprive or defraud individuals of their right to vote and require disclaimers on AI-generated content. The legislation would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and applies to federal, state, and local elections.

Maple Heights, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) announced federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Cuyahoga County’s innovative new Solar for Schools program Tuesday morning at Maple Heights High School. Congresswoman Brown was joined by Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Council President Pernel Jones, Jr., Maple Heights Mayor Annette M. Blackwell, and other officials, to highlight the impact of federal funding and explain the benefits of the new initiative.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration today announced$4,852,566 in federal funding to The Ohio State University to implement a workforce training program in coastal communities in Ohio, including Cleveland.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced today a House resolution recognizing June 2024 as Black Music Month. This resolution honors the work and impact of Black creators and music and calls upon the people of the United States to recognize Black Music Month through actions and programs that elevate Black musicians, promote diversity, and honor and spread awareness of Black music’s impact and deep-rooted history.

Warrensville Heights, OH – Early Sunday, 25 people were shot in a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio.