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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 OH-11 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students living in the Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio. Winners from each district will be honored at an annual awards ceremony in Washington. The winning art pieces will be displayed inside the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the National Park Service (NPS) announced the Cleveland Restoration Society will receive a $52,149 federal grant as part of National Register Recognition for Cleveland’s Historic Black Churches.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced the Shining a Spotlight on Safer Communities Act, which would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on the implementation and efficacy of anti-firearm-trafficking provisions in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted No on H.R. 7217, which was hastily brought to the floor by House Republican leaders as they backed out of a previously announced framework – requested by Republicans – to tie supplemental security funding for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine to a border security bill.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024). The bipartisan and bicameral legislation enhances the Child Tax Credit and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, cuts taxes for businesses that invest in innovation, and protects East Palestine, Ohio, residents from a surprise tax bill due to receiving relief payments from Norfolk Southern. After passing the House, the legislation now goes to the Senate.

Washington, DC – Earlier today, the home of Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) was targeted in a swatting attempt. Local police were directed to her address by a hoax message and took prompt action to investigate the matter. Congresswoman Brown is in Washington for votes this week and has been in contact with Warrensville Heights Police throughout the day.

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.