Joyce Beatty — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Ohio, 2026

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty advocates for transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement, condemning ICE activities and raids. She issued a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director Todd Lyons regarding the surge of ICE activity in Central Ohio and demanded transparency for Columbus community members detained by ICE. Beatty also introduced legislation to grant Temporary Protected Status to Mauritanians living in the U.S.

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty voted 'YES' to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits in the House, emphasizing this as a critical step for affordable healthcare access for Ohioans and all Americans. She believes these credits alleviate financial burdens and prevent health insurance premiums from rising, which could lead to an increase in uninsured individuals. Beatty consistently opposes legislative actions that she views as failing to protect healthcare access, highlighting its importance for millions, including those who rely on Medicaid.

““Today I proudly joined House Democrats to enthusiastically vote YES to extend the ACA tax credits, taking a monumental step forward in the fight to protect affordable health care for Ohioans and all Americans.” - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Tonight's ACA Vote (January 9, 2026)”

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Joyce Beatty voted "yea" on both the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act and the Women's Health Protection Act. Additionally, she co-sponsored the Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021. She also co-sponsored a resolution expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential health care, including abortion and other reproductive care. These actions demonstrate her support for abortion and reproductive rights.

Joyce Beatty has voiced opposition to specific Trump administration military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability before the United States engages in open-ended conflicts. She led a bill that unanimously passed, aiming to strengthen investigations into sanctioned entities. Congresswoman Beatty is committed to advancing national safety and security, ensuring military personnel have necessary resources. She holds a leadership role as Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions.

““The American people and Congress deserve transparency, accountability, and clear answers before the United States is drawn into another open-ended conflict.” — Joyce Beatty, Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Venezuela, January 3, 2026.”

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty supports high-quality education from childhood to adulthood, emphasizing access and addressing racial and gender disparities. She announced over $5.6 million in Congressional funding for community projects, including university research, and reintroduced the Campus Housing Affordability Act. Beatty also introduced the bipartisan National STEM Week Act to promote STEM education access and interest for underserved communities, citing the importance of developing skills for future industries.

“As a former college administrator, I wholeheartedly support programs that ensure access to high-quality education, from childhood to adulthood. Our nation's elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions provide the next generation with the much-needed skills and opportunities to compete in the 21st century economy. Making a better system for them also means looking for avenues to address the racial and gender disparities in our education system from pre-K through college." - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, beatty.house.gov/issues/education”

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