Emilia Strong Sykes
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The saved record holds 142 recorded votes by Emilia Strong Sykes, from 2023 to 2026.
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
76 Yes · 2 No · 1 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
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What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 4 laws.
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From this member’s press releases
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9 excerpts
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027September 1, 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. This bill extends government funding through December 11, 2026.”
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActJune 23, 2026
Rep. Sykes Celebrates Final Passage of Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) celebrated the final passage of H.R. 6644, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The legislation expands housing affordability and supply nationwide by incorporating priorities championed in Rep. Sykes’ Homes Over Massive Investors in Neighborhoods (HOMES) Act, including efforts to address the role of large-scale institutional investors in local housing”
- Secure America ActJune 9, 2026
Rep. Sykes Opposes Republican Reconciliation Bill Expanding ICE Enforcement Without Reforms
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against S.2, the Secure America Act. The Republicans’ roughly $70 billion reconciliation package that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without commonsense reforms.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 4, 2026
“The members explained that the proposed rule worsens Trump and Republicans’ attacks on women graduate students’ ability to pay for school, which Trump and Republicans’ launched in their so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActFebruary 24, 2026
Rep. Sykes Announces Guest for State of the Union Address
“Rep. Sykes introduced the bill to expand overtime tax relief to employees excluded from the provisions in H.R. 1, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActNovember 18, 2025
Rep. Sykes Takes Action to Protect Ohio Families Facing Health Care Crisis
“H.R. 1, or “The Big Ugly Bill,” put more than 17,000 residents at risk of losing Medicaid coverage, cut an estimated $19 million in funding for local hospitals, and threatens the jobs of roughly 30,000 people in the local health care system.”
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- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 19, 2025
Reps. Sykes Co-Sponsors Legislation to Reverse Health Care Cuts in the Big Ugly Bill
“This bill, introduced by Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13), would reverse all of the healthcare cuts made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1, including those to Medicaid, and would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Premium Tax Credits.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 19, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (D-OH), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Nick LaLota (R-NY), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act to expand the no tax on overtime provision for workers whose eligibility was excluded from the provisions included in H.R. 1, the “Big Beautiful Bill”.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 4, 2025
“Earlier this year, Republicans passed and President Trump signed into law, H.R. 1 the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” That legislation is expected to raise energy prices by an average of $410 a year for Ohio families.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $12,590,223 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e OH Summit County Sanitary Sewe and TreatmentEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate OH City of Cuyaho Water Treatme Improvement PEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate OH Village of Sil Water Main Im ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $725,223 |
| City of Barberton | Public Law 119-74 | City of Barberton Justice Center Technology and Equipment ProjectDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| OH | Public Law 119-75 | Clinton Road Rehabilitation ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | OH | $250,000 |
| City of Akron | Public Law 119-75 | Downtown Akron Main Street ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $1,200,000 |
| City of Monroe Falls | Public Law 119-75 | Guise Park Lodge Renovation ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $450,000 |
| City of Twinsburg | Public Law 119-75 | Glen Chamberlin Park Improvement StudyDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $850,000 |
| City of Akron | Public Law 119-75 | East Copley District Safe and Vibrant Streets StudyDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $250,000 |
| Stark County Park District | Public Law 119-75 | Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Area RestorationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $1,500,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Boston Heights | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Boston Heights Safety CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $850,000 |
| City of Canton | Public Law 119-75 | Cleveland Ave. NW StreetscapeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $850,000 |
| City of Massillon | Public Law 119-75 | Reservoir Park RestorationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $250,000 |
| City of Fairlawn | Public Law 119-75 | Rosemont Preserve Restoration ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $1,200,000 |
| City of Tallmadge | Public Law 119-75 | Tallmadge Circle Pedestrian Tunnel Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OH | $1,000,000 |
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EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
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