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Youth Standing on Hill
March 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), along with Reps.

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2023 CAC
March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) announced the beginning of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s Eleventh Congressional District.

March 24, 2023
Opinion: Op-Ed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first week of spring ushers in a season filled with hope, promise, and new beginnings. As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Washington, D.C., this week, we’re offered a brief hiatus from the usual rush of Capitol Hill to stop, smell the flowers, and take a moment for reflection.

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Rep. Brown Sworn In to 118th Congress
March 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) announced the election of their new leadership and historic membership for the 118th Congress. Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) was named to serve as Communications Task Force Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus.

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Grocery Basket with Fresh Food
March 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11), was joined by Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-12), Dwight Evans (PA-03), and Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) in introducing legislation to increase access to affordable, healthy food options in traditionally underserved areas, create and preserve quality jobs, and revitalize low-income communities.

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Rail Cars
March 21, 2023

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Last week, Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined the Ohio Democratic delegation in announcing the introduction of the bipartisan Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act, led by Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) and Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06). 

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Stethescope
March 20, 2023

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Last week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate whether chemical hair straightening products contain carcinogens and pose a threat to public health. Black women use hair relaxers at a higher rate, potentially putting them at greater risk of developing uterine cancer and other negative health consequences. 

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People Walking
February 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) in introducing the One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act. This bill would provide grants to establish holistic reentry centers that centralize housing, job training, mental health counseling, and other vital services in a single location.

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Rep. Brown Speaking at Committee
February 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement regarding her election to serve as Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit in the 118th Congress.

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Rep. Brown walks with Ms. Rice, Parents of Tyre Nichols outside U.S. Capitol
February 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) will be joined by Ms. Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, as her guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

In the State of the Union Address, President Biden will highlight the myriad of accomplishments of the past two years and Democrats’ commitment to protecting American values in the face of GOP extremism.

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