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Capitol building
December 4, 2025

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.

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Minter
December 2, 2025

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. 

Issues:Veterans
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Congresswoman Shontel Brown
December 2, 2025

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. 

Issues:Congress
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Capitol 2
November 18, 2025

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. 

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Grocery Basket with Fresh Food
November 16, 2025
Blog Post

November 14 Update:

With the shutdown over, the State of Ohio has announced that full SNAP benefits for November will be distributed by next week. 

According to the State, recipients should receive full payments by the end of the week of November 17. If you received a partial payment, you will receive the remainder of your balance. 

 

November 4 Update:

 

Issues:Nutrition and Agriculture
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Capitol at Night
November 12, 2025

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. 

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Capitol at Sunset
November 12, 2025

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led a letter to the Trump Administration condemning the White House’s proposed beef bailout for Argentina, market-disrupting actions, and continued attacks on domestic farmers and ranchers.

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spring capitol
November 6, 2025

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement: 

 

“Speaker Pelosi broke barriers, wrote history and changed what leadership in Congress looks like. She led with strength, grace, and determination, always fighting for what was right and doing things on her terms. 

Issues:Congress
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spring capitol
October 24, 2025

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today joined 214 House Democrats in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use available contingency funds and all legal authority to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed for November despite the ongoing government shutdown.