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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) applauds the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), bipartisan legislation signed by President Biden on Saturday that marks the first expansion of social security benefits in decades. The new law repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions that had unfairly reduced the Social Security benefits of many retired public employees who also worked other jobs in the private sector during their lifetime.
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown was sworn-in as Representative for Ohio’s 11thCongressional District for the 119th Congress.
The 119th Congress will run from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2027. Congresswoman Brown was first sworn in during the 117th Congress in 2021.
Congresswoman Brown releases the following statement:
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman voted for a Continuing Resolution to fund the government and avoid a damaging and unnecessary government shutdown.
Congresswoman Brown releases the following statement:
December 21st Update: on December 20 the House passed legislation to fund the government, which was passed by the Senate early on December 21st. President Biden will sign the legislation later today, avoiding a shutdown.
Current funding for the federal government is set to expire on December 20, 2024.
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced legislation to help more students pursue careers in health care and address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act authorizes a new federal demonstration grant program to help hospitals create or expand work-based learning programs for high school students.
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) delivered remarks celebrating the legacy of the Honorable Shirley Chisholm and the House passed legislation to award Chisholm the Congressional Gold Medal.
Congresswoman Shontel Brown is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the OH-11 Small Business Advisory Council. This Council will serve as a vital resource for sharing insights, providing recommendations, and supporting the growth of small businesses across Ohio’s 11th Congressional District.
Cleveland, Ohio – Congresswoman Shontel Brown today announced the members of the 2024-25 OH-11 Youth Advisory Council, an education and leadership initiative designed for local high school juniors and seniors.
The 60th Presidential Inauguration will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is responsible for planning and carrying out the ceremony.