Press Releases

Washington - Yesterday, Representatives Shontel M. Brown (OH-11), Colin Allred (TX-32), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the More Opportunities for Veterans to Exercise Act, or MOVE Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ability to provide former service members with access to preventative health fitness programs.

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol:

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) announced that the State of Ohio has received $241,554,000 in federal funding to strengthen drinking and wastewater systems, including the replacement of lead service lines and pipes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.