Press Releases
December 16, 2021
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that Cleveland State University has been awarded more than $2.7 million in federal funding to develop and implement research innovation to improve academic, social, and civic competencies for high-needs students. The funding was awarded through a competitive grant application to the Department of Educations’ Education Innovation and Research program.
Issues:Education
December 2, 2021
WASHINGTON – Representatives Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act, legislation addressing overcrowded public-school classrooms. U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Issues:Education
December 1, 2021
Today, Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) was appointed to serve on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee and Oversight and Reform after her nomination from the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee was approved by the full Democratic Caucus.
November 29, 2021
WASHINGTON – Following the beginning of Hanukkah Sunday evening, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) called for action to address modern forms of antisemitism and the rising threat it poses to our communities and society.
November 19, 2021
Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted to pass the Build Back Better Act, landmark legislation to cut taxes for families and lower the costs of health care, child-care, education, housing, and more.
November 15, 2021
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) supported passage in the House of Representatives of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes historic investments in building and upgrading critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, broadband, and drinking water systems.
November 5, 2021
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) supported passage in the House of Representatives of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes historic investments in building and upgrading critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, broadband, and drinking water systems.
November 4, 2021
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) was sworn in as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress representing Ohio’s Eleventh Congressional District.
Issues:Congress