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Washington, D.C. - Today, the Ohio State Senate voted to override Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68– legislation that will now inhibit youth in Ohio from accessing vital, often life-saving, gender-affirming care. The legislation is set to become state law in 90 days.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the National Endowment for the Arts announced $110,000 in federal arts grant funding for institutions in Northeast Ohio. These grants were awarded as part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects and Challenge Americaprograms.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against two Republican bills that would promote a national anti-abortion agenda. Congresswoman Brown serves as a Communications Task Force Co-Chair for the Democratic Women’s Caucus and is a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives honoring the life, legacy, and works of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ahead of what would have been his 95^th birthday on Monday.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration have announced that the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) will receive $15 million in federal funding to design and build 70 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout NOACA’s five-county region in Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga County.

Cleveland, OH – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) attended the service celebrating the life of Di’Mesha Wright, a young woman who was shot and killed earlier this month. During the service, shots were fired outside the church, leading those inside to rush from their seats.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown announces the launch of the OH-11 2023-24 Youth Advisory Council, an education and leadership program for local high school students. Youth Advisory Council students will learn more about Congress and public service, issues in the community, and develop professional and leadership skills, while helping inform federal policy with their insight.

Washington, DC – Wednesday, Larry Doby was posthumously honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in the United States Capitol. Doby was the first Black American to play in the American League, breaking the color barrier with the Cleveland Indians in July of 1947, three months after Jackie Robinson made his April debut in the National League. The ceremony took place on what would have been his 100^th birthday.