Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation has reintroduced the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, legislation first filed this Congress by former Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Congressman Gerald Connolly.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement:
“I will continue to condemn the assassination of Charlie Kirk in the strongest possible terms, call upon all Americans to reject political violence in all its forms, and extend my deepest condolences to Charlie Kirk’s family as they mourn his tragic loss.
Beachwood, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today announced changes to her district office leadership team designed to further strengthen constituent services and community outreach in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District.
Kimberly Edwards has been named Senior Advisor. Edwards, who has served as Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director since 2021, will focus on representing the Congresswoman in the community, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and supporting district-wide initiatives.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL)and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) have reintroduced the Thriving Community Gardens Act, bipartisan legislation to expand educational opportunities for students related to gardening and agriculture and support local gardens. Brown serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) invites local high school juniors and seniors to apply for the OH-11 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the 2025-2026 school year.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) led a letter in strong opposition to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule rescinding the Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 11246, a bedrock civil rights protection first issued by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. The Equal Employment Opportunity order prohibited employment discrimin
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) spoke on the House floor in opposition to President Trump’s attacks on the Constitution, free and fair elections, and the rule of law. Brown sounded the alarm on the rise of tyranny and oppressive actions, including deploying military forces within cities, illegally firing members of the Federal Reserve, and calling for partisan gerrymandering ahead of the midterm elections.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the termination of collective bargaining agreements for most VA employees:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture led a letter to the U.S.