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Joyce Beatty

Joyce Beatty

U.S. Representative, Ohio

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2079 Rayburn House Office Building

Summary

Joyce Marie Beatty, is an American politician serving as U.S. representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district since 2013 and as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Beatty represented the 27th district in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008, serving for a time as minority leader. She was also previously senior vice president of outreach and engagement at Ohio State University.

Views on the Issues

See where Rep. Beatty stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.

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Sponsored Legislation

181 bills total

HJRES 161 · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

HR 8038 · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Commerce

Mar 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

HRES 1107 · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Mar 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

HR 7785 · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · Immigration

Mar 5, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

HRES 1077 · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics

Feb 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

HR 7417 · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Health

Feb 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HRES 1043 · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Health

Feb 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HR 6375 · Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · Education

Dec 3, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

HR 6125 · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector

Nov 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

HRES 862 · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics

Nov 7, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Landmark Legislation

Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Beatty's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.

Inflation Reduction Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376

Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.

D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50

CHIPS Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346

Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.

D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

2021 · H.R. 3684

$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, rail, water systems, and the electric grid.

D: 49 yeaR: 19 yeaFinal: 69–30

American Rescue Plan

Enacted2021 · H.R. 1319

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief: stimulus checks, extended unemployment, school reopening funds, and vaccine distribution.

D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 50–49

CARES Act

Enacted2020 · H.R. 748

$2.2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief including $1,200 checks, expanded unemployment, and Paycheck Protection Program.

D: 46 yeaR: 50 yeaFinal: 96–0

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Enacted2017 · H.R. 1

Cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and reduced individual income tax rates across most brackets.

D: 0 yeaR: 51 yeaFinal: 51–48

Safer Communities Act

Enacted2022 · S. 2938

First significant federal gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years: enhanced background checks for buyers under 21 and red flag law incentives.

D: 49 yeaR: 15 yeaFinal: 65–33

Respect for Marriage Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 8404

Provided federal statutory protection for same-sex and interracial marriages, repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

D: 48 yeaR: 12 yeaFinal: 61–36

Debt Ceiling Deal (2023)

Enacted2023 · H.R. 3746

Suspended the debt ceiling through January 2025, averting a U.S. default, in exchange for caps on discretionary spending.

D: 44 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 63–36

Foreign Aid Supplemental

Enacted2024 · H.R. 8035

$95 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan; passed after months of delay in the House.

D: 46 yeaR: 31 yeaFinal: 79–18

George Floyd Policing Act

Did not pass2021 · H.R. 1280

Would have banned chokeholds and no-knock warrants federally, reformed qualified immunity, and created a national police misconduct registry. Passed the House twice; died in the Senate.

D: 220 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 220–212