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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.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against a Republican Resolution directing House committees to conduct an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined 115 House colleagues in requesting increased funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The letter was led by Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) and was sent to House and Senate leaders Thursday.

Washington, DC – Today, the White House announced a number of actions to build on progress and further strengthen America’s supply chains, including the creation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, which will advance the Administration’s government-wide

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and several colleagues from the Congressional Black Caucus, held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to highlight National Diabetes Month, discuss the impact of diabetes on their constituents and the communities they represent, and call attention to the importance of the Inflation Reduction Act’s $35 per month cap on insulin.