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Congresswoman with Constituent
February 27, 2025
Blog Post

On January 4, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This bill is a big win for Ohio seniors and marks the first expansion of Social Security benefits in decades, ending two harmful provisions that had unfairly reduced benefits for millions of former public employees. 

This was legislation I cosponsored, helped bring to the House floor, and voted for in November of 2024. And now, it's the law of the land!

[UPDATED 2/27/25]

Issues:Seniors
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Capitol at Night
February 25, 2025

Washington, DC – On behalf of her constituents, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted No on the House Republican Budget. The legislation passed the House in a 217-215 vote. 

 

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Capitol and Flag
February 25, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Congresswoman Melanie A.

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Cleveland Skyline
February 25, 2025

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) led a letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposing the state’s proposal to impose work requirements for Medicaid eligibility in Ohio. The letter was cosigned by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13), and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01). 

 

Issues:Health
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Capitol and Flag
February 24, 2025
Washington, D.C. ––Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown joined more than 100 House Democrats in signing a letter, led by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, to the heads of the 24 CFO Act federal agencies.
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Cannon HOB
February 24, 2025

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

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Federal Workers Protest
February 21, 2025
Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined leaders from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor, federal employees, and community allies today in Cleveland for a Rally to Save our Civil Service.  
Congresswoman Brown spoke out in favor of federal workers in Northeast Ohio and highlighted the importance of the federal labor force in serving the American people.
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Brown Speaking at Town Hall
February 21, 2025

Cleveland, OH – Over 700 constituents attended Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s (OH-11) Town Hall held on Thursday evening at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center in Cleveland. Congresswoman Brown shared an update from Washington and then answered questions for over an hour. 

 

WATCH: Video Stream of the Town Hall

 

Issues:Congress
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photo of Capitol
February 20, 2025
Blog Post

Do you, your family, or your organization rely on Medicaid, ACA Premium assistance, SNAP, Head Start, or other federal funding? Are you a federal worker impacted by the Trump Administration? Congresswoman Brown wants to hear from you about how Trump’s harmful actions have impacted you. Please fill out the form below to share your story. We appreciate your time! 

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expo crowd
February 20, 2025

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) will hold a Town Hall event tonight, Thursday, February 20th at the Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center in Cleveland. To date, over 1300 people have RSVPed for the event. 

Issues:Congress