His name should once again be visible on the façade and Defendants’ childish refusal to accept this Court’s ruling to that effect should end now.
Joyce Beatty
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Joyce Marie Beatty is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Beatty has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education throughout her tenure. She has been an advocate for social justice and has worked to address the needs of her constituents in central Ohio.
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August 21, 2026
The board's repeated efforts to break the law are a breathtaking act of defiance, but I will continue to stand up against all unlawful acts—enough is enough.
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by number of sourcesThis latest development is a transparent effort to circumvent the court's ruling and flies in the face of the statutes that Congress passed.
My hope moving forward is that the board restores the integrity of the Kennedy Center, rebuilds programming and respects the rule of law.
The court was clear in its order because the statute is clear: only Congress can change the name of the Kennedy Center.
Today’s victory is the beginning of returning the Kennedy Center to the American people. The rule of law prevailed, and that is worth celebrating. Let this send a message across the country: when we stand up, fight back, and defend our…
The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump.
He has desecrated this sacred memorial for his own vanity. I am proud to have fought for the rule of law and to protect this sacred institution.
I rise today to celebrate Adelphi Bank, a Black-owned bank in Columbus, Ohio, in my district, led by my dear friends, President and CEO Jordan Miller and its founder, Commissioner Kevin Boyce. Adelphi continues to reach new heights, as…
H.R. 6644 represents an important first step, a strong bipartisan one, in our fight to ensure affordable, decent housing for everyone in America. It provides a critical foundation for us to end the affordable housing and homelessness…
I thank Mr. Clyburn for yielding. I thank Mr. Clyburn for not only giving us information about Blacks serving in the military, but also reminding us of our rich history and how everyone benefits. Thus, Black history is American history…
tonight, we stand here, and while we talk about the celebration of Black history and Black military men and women, we remind everyone that Black history is American history. I am sure when Carter G. Woodson was thinking about Black history…
Mr. Speaker, this bill will help ensure smaller banks can access the Federal discount window when they need it, which may be sooner rather than later, given that Trump's policies are once again raising the threat of another crisis…
Mr. Speaker, in closing, this bill aims to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Burma by cutting off revenue sources for the country's ruthless and illegitimate leadership. Congress must do whatever is possible to protect human…
I rise today to say happy Black History Month and to remind all that Black history is American history. I honor Rosa Parks, an American hero, on her birthday. Rosa Parks' courage was not confined to a single act when she was arrested in…
I rise today to recognize Chair Jerome Powell, who has served with honor and integrity on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors for 13 years. Mr. Speaker, I rise and join Democrats, Republicans, and other leaders because the Justice…
I rise as a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, to honor our Founders Day. Mr. Speaker, 113 years ago, 22 Black, courageous young women at Howard University founded our sorority. Delta women have always met the moment…
I rise today proudly to enter into the Congressional Record that the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center cut the ribbon and opened the University Hospital today with 820 large private rooms sitting 26 stories high. Mr. Speaker, I…
I rise today to celebrate Norma Cynthia Simon on her 100th birthday. Her life exemplifies the power of education, family, and service. Ms. Simon was born on December 15, 1925, in South America, in Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Ms. Simon…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to share the human cost of allowing the Affordable Care Act healthcare tax credits to expire. I rise on behalf of the families of the Third Congressional District that I serve in the great State of Ohio. I rise on…
I rise today to honor Rosa Parks, an American hero. Mr. Speaker, it was 70 years ago today, in Montgomery, Alabama, that Rosa Parks was arrested for not surrendering her bus seat to a White man, igniting a 381-day bus boycott. On December…
More than a century later we say their names, we honor their sacrifice we lift up their story as part of a great American story.
I have no trust in this president or the administration, because what they say is counter to what we’re doing in government.
what they’re reporting are just numbers and we don’t know how much accuracy [there] is.
I rise in support of my bipartisan bill, H.R. 1450, the OFAC, Licensure for Investigators Act, which I am very proud to co-lead with my colleague, the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Nunn). This bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to…





