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BEATTY CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF 166 NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS
Position: Congresswoman Beatty states that affordable housing must be part of Central Ohio's growth and cites her support for the HOME program, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, while calling for further housing reform.
COLUMBUS, OH — This week, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Columbus State Community College, Woda Cooper Companies, local leaders, and community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Opportunity Pointe, a $51 million development that will bring 166 new affordable homes to the Columbus State campus in Downtown Columbus. Additionally, Congresswoman Beatty convened community partners and local leaders for a roundtable conversation on the monumental housing wins included in the recent 21st Century Road to Housing Act and the future of housing reform.
The new development comes as Central Ohio faces an estimated shortage of more than 53,000 affordable housing units and families continue to grapple with housing costs that are rising faster than incomes.
“As Central Ohio grows, affordable housing must be part of that growth,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “Opportunity Pointe is exactly the kind of investment we need. These 166 affordable homes, plus additional units dedicated to Columbus State students, will connect more people to education, jobs, transportation, and opportunity. This project also shows what is possible when federal investment and strong public-private partnerships come together. I’m proud to have fought for the HOME program, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to help communities build more affordable housing and turn projects like Opportunity Pointe from plans into reality.”
Prior to the groundbreaking, Congresswoman Beatty partnered with the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) to convene a roundtable conversation with the following community partners and local leaders. Together, they discussed how the landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act will increase access to affordable housing across the country and identified key areas for future reform building off of the recent legislative win.
Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
President David Harrison of Columbus State Community College,
Jeffrey Woda, Founder and CEO of Woda Cooper Company,
Amy Rosenthal, Vice President of National Church Residences, and
Carlie Boos, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (AHACO)
This conversation also highlighted the ongoing housing challenges Ohioans face as costs continue to rise and America’s affordable housing supply dwindles — specifically spotlighting the unique challenges of homelessness, affordable campus housing for college students, and the importance of permanent supportive housing.
“Columbus is growing, and we must make sure that growth creates opportunities for everyone. Opportunity Pointe is an important investment in that vision, bringing much-needed affordable housing to our Downtown while giving families, workers and students the opportunity to live close to jobs, education, transportation and other community amenities,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City of Columbus. “Through strong public-private partnerships like this one, we can continue building a city where everyone participates in and benefits from Columbus’ success.”
“Monday’s roundtable discussion reinforced just how critical it is for communities, policymakers, government officials, the private sector, and other stakeholders to work together to address the growing need for affordable housing. We know that housing affordability affects families, workers, students, seniors, and the economic health of our communities,” said Jeffrey J. Woda, Founder & CEO, Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. “That is why we are especially proud to break ground on Opportunity Pointe here in downtown Columbus. This is what can happen when we come together around a shared vision to make quality, affordable housing more accessible to the people who need it most.”
“Housing costs are increasing faster than incomes. Columbus, and communities throughout Ohio, are seeing the effects of the affordable housing shortage every day, from families struggling to pay rent to shelters operating beyond capacity,” said Amy Riegel, Executive Director, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. “We’re grateful to Congresswoman Beatty and all of her bipartisan colleagues for passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Now we need to fully implement this legislation to fulfill its potential for expanding access to affordable homes.”
“Opportunity Pointe will meet an urgent need for affordable housing, both for our students and for the broader Central Ohio community,” said President David T. Harrison. “This is a great example of how public-private partnerships can make a difference in people’s lives. Columbus State is proud to partner on this innovative solution to a regional challenge. Along with the YMCA and the recently announced ALDI, we are helping our students with housing, childcare, and food insecurity. These have been longstanding barriers to success for many of our students.”
“OHFA is proud to be a financial partner in Opportunity Pointe through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program,” said Bill Beagle, Executive Director of OHFA. “This housing development is a result of the shared vision of the city, Columbus State, and Woda Cooper to increase access to affordable, quality housing in Columbus.”
FEDERAL INVESTMENTS HELPING BUILD MORE HOUSING
Opportunity Pointe is supported in significant part by federal housing investments championed by Beatty in Congress, including funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
Beatty leads the annual congressional appropriations request for the HOME program and has fought to protect and strengthen LIHTC, two critical federal tools that help leverage public and private investment to build and preserve affordable housing.
The groundbreaking also follows enactment of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a major housing reform package that includes six bills championed by Beatty.
The legislation provides communities with additional tools to expand housing supply, unlock investment, strengthen housing counseling and financial literacy, support community financial institutions, and make it easier to move affordable housing projects from planning to construction.
Opportunity Pointe represents a public-private partnership among Columbus State Community Partners, Woda Cooper Companies, the City of Columbus, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corporation, and other community and financial partners.
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Issues:Affordable HousingLocal Issues
BEATTY CALLS ON TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT TO PLACE HARRIET TUBMAN ON THE $20 BILL
Position: Congresswoman Beatty and Congressman Mannion urge the Treasury Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill and to provide a transparent timeline and status update on the project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on the Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.
The bipartisan campaign to place Tubman on U.S. currency began in 2015. Last month, Secretary Bessent said that the Department was not presently planning to move forward with the plan. Congresswoman Beatty, joined by Congressman Mannion, demanded an immediate resumption of the effort and a transparent timeline of the project.
As a Member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Beatty continues to be the leading voice in the House of Representatives calling for Tubman to be portrayed on the $20 bill. She is the lead sponsor of the Woman on the Twenty Act and over the last decade has questioned Treasury Secretaries Steven Mnuchin, Janet Yellen, and most recently Scott Bessent on the Department’s progress on the project – demanding transparency, accountability, and the fulfillment of a promise made to the American people long ago.
“[Y]our recent public statements that the Department is not presently moving forward with the redesign have once again left our constituents and Americans across the country confused and disappointed by the Department’s failure to follow through on this long-awaited effort,” said Beatty and Mannion in the letter. “While we understand the need for an extended timeline to rollout a new paper currency and implement and ensure anti-counterfeiting measures, that does not excuse the complete lack of transparency surrounding the project status, nor the apparent indefinite suspension of the entire initiative. This silence is especially frustrating given the Department’s sudden and seemingly expedited plans for several commemorative coins depicting President Donald Trump and an unconstitutional effort to issue a new $250 paper currency featuring the President.”
“Given the Department’s current focus on developing new currency notes, we urge you to first resume and then implement the now long-overdue effort to portray Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill. Furthermore, in the interest of transparency for the American people, we ask for a detailed update on the current status of the project and a clear response as to whether the effort has been delayed or permanently discontinued.”
The full letter can be found HERE.
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Issues:Civil RightsFinancial Services and Consumer ProtectionLocal Issues
BEATTY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO AVIATION CAREERS
Position: Supports bipartisan legislation (the WINGS Act) to ensure federal financial aid cost-of-attendance calculations include aviation training expenses such as flight hours, simulator time, and FAA certification fees.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure students pursuing aviation degrees have access to financial aid that accurately reflects the true cost of their education, helping strengthen America's aviation workforce and remove unnecessary barriers to entering the profession.
Aviation degrees require significant training costs beyond tuition, including flight hours, simulator time, and FAA certification fees. Current law creates uncertainty over whether those expenses can be included in a student's cost of attendance, leaving many students without enough financial aid to complete their degree.
“As demand for pilots, aviation mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals continues to grow, we should be expanding opportunities—not creating financial barriers,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation because no student should have to put their dreams on hold simply because the true cost of an aviation degree isn't reflected in their financial aid. This bill creates a more realistic pathway for students to earn a degree, join a high-demand workforce, and help keep America's aviation industry soaring.”
“The WINGS Act addresses a critical gap in federal policy. Aviation careers offer some of the highest salaries in transportation, with airline pilots earning median salaries well into six figures. Yet the upfront cost of required flight training often exceeds $100,000 and is not consistently recognized in federal financial aid calculations. At a time when the aviation industry faces persistent pilot shortages and growing demand, the legislation removes a financial barrier that disproportionately limits access to a high‑value STEM career path. This bill modernizes federal policy to reflect the real cost structure of aviation education and ensures that qualified, motivated students can access training aligned with today’s workforce demand,” said Ayanna Howard, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Engineering, The Ohio State University
Southwest Airlines is pleased to support Representative Beatty’s proposed WINGS Act. As demand for skilled aviation professionals continues to grow, expanding access to aviation education and training is critical to developing the next generation workforce. The WINGS Act removes financial barriers for students pursuing aviation careers and supports a stronger, more resilient industry for years to come,”said Landon Nitschke, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, Southwest Airlines
“Flight education is inherently expensive, and current federal loan limits leave students covering $80,000 or more out of pocket. This gap puts the career out of reach for too many students,” said Regional Airline Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black. “The WINGS Act would help close that financing gap and provide more students access to transformative pilot careers. We thank Representatives Beatty, Stefanik, Wilson, and Nunn for their leadership and partnership and look forward to working with them to advance the bill through Congress.”
The legislation clarifies that required aviation training expenses—including flight instruction, simulator time, ground school, equipment, and FAA examination and certification fees—may be included in a student's federally recognized cost of attendance. It also allows students enrolled in FAA Part 141 flight training programs to access higher federal loan limits, recognizing the unique cost structure of aviation education. The changes would take effect beginning with the 2027–2028 academic year.
The legislation has earned broad support from leaders across the aviation industry and higher education, including the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Airlines for America (A4A), NetJets, Southwest Airlines, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Regional Airline Association (RAA), The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Tuskegee University, Texas Southern University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and numerous additional colleges and universities nationwide.
You can find the bill text HERE.
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Issues:Jobs and the EconomyLocal IssuesWorking Families and Children
REP. BEATTY TESTIFIES AT JOINT OVERSIGHT SHADOW HEARING ON TRUMP’S UNLAWFUL KENNEDY CENTER TAKEOVER AND COSTLY VANITY PROJECTS
Position: Rep. Beatty opposes the Trump administration's renaming of the Kennedy Center and its planned two-year closure, and criticizes the administration's spending on vanity projects over affordability.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today testified before a joint Democratic oversight shadow hearing hosted by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, detailing her successful lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and highlighting how the Administration continues to prioritize costly vanity projects over the needs of the American people.
During the hearing, titled “Monumental Waste,” Beatty recounted her legal challenge to protect the Kennedy Center and defend the rule of law after Trump-appointed trustees unlawfully stripped ex officio board members of their voting rights and voted to rename the institution.
“My testimony is about not allowing this unlawful act, protecting the rule of law, and standing up for the only living memorial to John F. Kennedy,” Beatty said. “It’s about whether powerful people can rewrite history, seize public institutions, and silence dissent.”
As an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, Beatty filed Beatty v. Trump in December 2025 after being muted during the board meeting in which trustees voted to rename the Kennedy Center. In May 2026, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper ruled in her favor, restoring her voting rights, ordering Trump’s name removed from the building, and blocking the Administration’s planned two-year closure of the Kennedy Center.
Beatty also reflected on witnessing the removal of the unlawful signage outside the Kennedy Center after the court’s order.
“Justice has prevailed. I have not been silenced, I am no longer prevented from attending and voting in board meetings, and the name has come down,” Beatty said.
Beatty concluded by contrasting the Administration’s focus on vanity projects with the economic challenges facing American families.
“In these difficult times, American people deserve better than a President who is more focused on slapping his name on buildings than helping lower the cost of groceries,” Beatty said. “I would have much rather been here focusing on affordability and helping working families, rather than discussing Trump’s vanity projects and petty acts of defiance.”
Watch Congresswoman Beatty’s opening testimony HERE.
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Issues:Local IssuesWorking Families and Children
BEATTY CELEBRATES SIX BILLS BECOMING LAW AS PART OF LANDMARK BIPARTISAN HOUSING PACKAGE
Position: Congresswoman Beatty celebrates the enactment of six of her bipartisan bills as part of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which she states will expand affordable housing, help families avoid foreclosure, strengthen community financial institutions, and increase housing investment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today celebrated the enactment of six of her bipartisan bills as part of the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, comprehensive legislation that will expand affordable housing, help families avoid foreclosure, strengthen community financial institutions, and increase investment in housing development across Central Ohio and communities nationwide.
The new law represents one of the most significant bipartisan housing reforms in years, advancing policies to increase housing supply, modernize housing finance, and make homeownership more attainable for working families.
“Every day, I hear from my constituents who are struggling with rising housing costs and wondering whether they’ll ever be able to afford a home of their own,”said Congresswoman Beatty. “That's why I'm proud that six of my bipartisan bills are now law as part of this landmark housing package. These reforms will help more families find a safe, affordable place to call home, keep people from losing the homes they've worked so hard to build, and bring new investment into the communities that need it most. My hope is that this legislation helps more Americans achieve—and keep—the dream of homeownership."
Beatty Bills Now Law:
H.R. 2031 – HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Reform Act
Included in Section 501, this legislation strengthens the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOME program by reducing burdensome compliance requirements for small properties and increasing flexibility for nonprofit housing providers serving low- and extremely low-income households.
H.R. 6726 – Reforms to Housing Counseling and Financial Literacy Programs Act
Included in Section 101, this bill supports foreclosure mitigation counseling for borrowers who are at least 30 days delinquent on mortgage payments, helping families avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes.
H.R. 5913 – Community Investment and Prosperity Act
Included in Section 203, this legislation expands banks’ ability to invest private capital into affordable housing, small business lending, and community revitalization by increasing the public welfare investment cap from 15 percent to 20 percent.
H.R. 3234 – Keeping Deposits Local Act
Included in Section 902, this bill modernizes the treatment of reciprocal deposits to improve liquidity for small and midsize banks, enabling them to expand local lending and support affordable housing development.
H.R. 3709 – Advancing the Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act
Included in Section 906, this legislation codifies the Treasury Department’s Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program to strengthen partnerships between large banks, community banks, and minority depository institutions (MDIs), helping smaller lenders better support housing and community development efforts.
H.R. 5429 – HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act
Included in Section 801, this bill requires the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Agriculture (USDA), and Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate and share housing-related research, data, and market information to improve federal housing policy and program delivery.
The legislation was originally scheduled to be signed into law on June 24, 2026—after passing both chambers of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. At the last minute, Donald Trump delayed the signing ceremony to instead focus on advancing his voter suppression bill. Despite that unnecessary delay, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, delivering long-overdue reforms that will expand affordable housing, help families avoid foreclosure, strengthen community banks, and create more pathways to homeownership for Americans.
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Issues:Affordable HousingFinancial Services and Consumer ProtectionLocal IssuesWorking Families and Children
BEATTY STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ABANDONING EFFORT TO PUT HARRIET TUBMAN ON THE TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL
Position: The release criticizes the Trump Administration's reported abandonment of plans to place Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill and states support for her inclusion on U.S. currency, as well as opposition to changes to Black history in federal displays and national parks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration abandoning the effort to put Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill:
“In all my years, I’ve never seen an Administration so hell-bent on erasing Black excellence from American history.”
“Harriet Tubman was an American hero. She risked her life for freedom and shaped our nation.”
“We’re seeing another attack on Black history and the generations of Black Americans whose courage built this country.”
“This is the same playbook—from removing the portrait of the first Black four-star general, Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., to attempts to erase the history of slavery from our national parks.”
“We cannot rewrite history, and we cannot ignore it.”
“We must confront our history, learn from it, and ensure we never repeat its darkest chapters.”
“I’ve fought for years through my Woman on the Twenty Act to ensure our nation’s currency reflects the full story of America.”
“My fight doesn’t end today.”
“Donald Trump may try to delay progress, but he cannot stop it.”
“Harriet Tubman’s place in the American story is permanent, and I will fight with every breath until her face is on the $20 bill.”
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Issues:Civil RightsFinancial Services and Consumer ProtectionLocal Issues
BEATTY URGES GLOBAL ECONOMIC STABILITY FOLLOWING IRAN WAR
Position: Representative Beatty and 26 other Members of Congress urged the Trump Administration to support a new issuance of IMF Special Drawing Rights to address global economic effects of the Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it would provide liquidity to vulnerable countries at no direct cost to U.S. taxpayers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, along with 26 Members of Congress, urged the Trump Administration to support a new issuance of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to help address the global economic fallout caused by the Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The letter argues that rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions are placing significant pressure on developing economies while threatening broader global financial stability. A new SDR allocation would provide critical liquidity to vulnerable countries, reinforce U.S. economic leadership, and help stabilize international markets—all without costing American taxpayers.
“As the United States has more influence than any other country at the IMF, your support of a new SDR issuance would virtually guarantee its realization. This is not a partisan issue. Stabilizing the global economy and creating jobs for American workers, without adding a dime to the U.S. budget, is something all Americans can agree on.”
The letter emphasizes that supporting a new SDR issuance would:
Help stabilize developing economies facing severe energy and supply shocks.
Protect global financial markets from prolonged instability.
Reinforce U.S. leadership within the international financial system.
Strengthen demand for American exports and support U.S. economic interests.
Come at no direct cost to American taxpayers.
The letter was co-signed by (27) Reps. Gabe Amo (RI-01), Becca Balint (VT-At Large), Troy Carter (LA-02), Greg Casar (TX-35), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Al Green (TX-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Summer Lee (PA-12), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Dina Titus (NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07).
The effort is endorsed by ActionAid USA, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, American Friends Service Committee, Center for Economic and Policy Research, Partners In Health, Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness, Oxfam America, The United Methodist Church – General Board of Church and Society, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Read the full letter HERE.
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Issues:Financial Services and Consumer ProtectionLocal Issues
BEATTY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AMONG FOSTER YOUTH
Position: The release supports the bipartisan HOME for Foster Youth Act, which would extend the FYI voucher application window, remove a requirement that foster youth already be homeless or at risk to qualify, exclude ETV payments from FYI income calculations, and strengthen HUD-HHS coordination. It describes stable housing as a basic right for youth transitioning out of foster care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Mike Carey (OH-15) in introducing the bipartisan Housing Opportunities for Moving to Empowerment (HOME) for Foster Youth Act, legislation to help foster youth access stable housing as they transition into adulthood.
The bill streamlines access to housing assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, helping vulnerable young people secure housing before they experience homelessness.
Across the country, nearly one in four foster youth experience homelessness within four years of aging out of care, and roughly 50% of the nation’s homeless population has spent time in the foster care system.
“Too often, the foster care system fails to set young people up for success as independent adults,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “Having a home is not a privilege, it is a basic right that everyone deserves. I’m proud to introduce this bill to streamline the Foster Youth to Independence program and allow young people a safe transition into adulthood. Every child should have the security of a stable home and opportunity to build a successful future.”
The HOME for Foster Youth Act improves and streamlines the FYI voucher program by:
Extending the voucher application window from 90 to 180 days before a youth exits foster care
Removing duplicative language requiring foster youth to already be homeless or at risk of homelessness to qualify for assistance
Clarifying that Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) are excluded from income calculations for FYI voucher eligibility
Strengthening coordination between HUD and HHS to improve access to housing assistance for foster youth
In 2019, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program to help foster youth secure stable housing as they transition into adulthood. However, a HUD Office of Inspector General report found that only 31% of FYI vouchers are currently utilized due to inconsistent implementation and administrative barriers.
Congresswoman Beatty has long championed policies that expand affordable housing and housing stability for vulnerable populations. The HOME for Foster Youth Act builds on her efforts to ensure every young person has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
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Issues:Affordable HousingLocal IssuesWorking Families and Children
BEATTY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS FOR CENTRAL OHIO
Position: The release announces community project funding requests supporting behavioral health, substance use recovery, primary care, and women's health services in Central Ohio, and states the rep's view that Americans need better access to critical health care services.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman Joyce Beatty announced today that she has secured two additional Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests totaling $1.29 million to expand access to behavioral health, substance use recovery, primary care, and women's health services in Central Ohio.
The two projects bring Congresswoman Beatty's total Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests to 20 projects totaling $13,772,868 for infrastructure, workforce development, public safety, scientific research, youth services, environmental improvements, and health care initiatives throughout Ohio's Third Congressional District.
“Americans need better access to critical health care services,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “This funding will expand access to behavioral health treatment, substance use recovery, primary care, and women’s health services. I’m proud to support these investments to help ensure more Ohioans receive the quality care they deserve.”
Lower Lights Community Behavioral Health Expansion Project
Recipient: Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Funding Request: $540,000
The funding would support the construction of a 5,000-square-foot second-floor expansion for a Behavioral Health and Substance Use Recovery Center at Lower Lights Christian Health Center. The project will expand access to outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services in Franklin County's underserved neighborhoods, helping address critical service gaps for low-income and uninsured residents who often face long wait times, transportation barriers, and limited access to coordinated care.
Capital Park Expansion Project
Recipient: Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers
Funding Request: $750,000
The funding would support the expansion and renovation of the Capital Park clinic and the purchase of an ultrasound machine and colposcope. The project will increase access to primary care and women's health services in a Medically Underserved Area, serving a patient population in which approximately 75 percent are women and children and 87 percent live at or below the Federal Poverty Level.
These funding requests were submitted as part of the annual appropriations process for FY27. All funding requests will be finalized and officially made available after the appropriations bills are passed by Congress and signed into law by the president.
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Issues:Local IssuesWorking Families and Children
COURT REVERSES UNLAWFUL RENAMING AND HALTS SHUTDOWN OF KENNEDY CENTER, REAFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW
Position: Congresswoman Beatty supports the court's ruling blocking the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after President Trump and halting its planned closure, arguing the Center belongs to the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper issued a ruling reversing the unlawful renaming and halting the planned closure of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The court’s ruling permanently halts the unlawful effort to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump. Within 14 days, the defendants must remove all signage from the Kennedy Center that renames it for Donald Trump, must similarly fix the website to remove Trump’s name, must withdraw all trademark applications for the name “Trump Kennedy Center,” and must submit sworn proof of compliance to the court. The court separately enjoined defendants from winding down the Kennedy Center’s programming activities and closing the Center’s doors on July 5, as previously planned.
The lawsuit was brought by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who is represented by lawyers from Democracy Defenders Action and the Washington Litigation Group. Rep. Beatty is an ex official member of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees by virtue of her position in Congress. After Donald Trump’s handpicked Board voted to rename the storied institution in December 2025, she brought suit to halt the renaming. In February 2026, in the wake of declining ticket sales and without any warning, Donald Trump announced that the Kennedy Center would shut down, ostensibly for renovations. At that point, Congresswoman Beatty amended her lawsuit to also prevent the Center’s unlawful closure.
“Today’s ruling rightly affirms that this administration’s efforts to rename and close the Center have no basis in law,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “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."
“We applaud the court’s decision to block Trump’s attempt to unlawfully rename and close the Kennedy Center,” said Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), co-founder and board member of Democracy Defenders Action and Nathaniel Zelinsky, senior counsel at the Washington Litigation Group. “This ruling sends an important message: the rule of law matters. This is a powerful blow against the Trump administration’s corruption.”
Read the ruling here.
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Issues:Civil RightsOther/Miscellaneous
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)Finance5 contributionsBanking-industry trade association PAC — backs candidates supporting deregulation, consumer-credit expansion, and reduced compliance costs for financial institutions.AI$12,500
2.NMHC PAC5 contributions$12,500
3.AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AICPA PAC)5 contributions$12,500
4.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES-AFL-CIO5 contributions$12,500
5.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace/manufacturing jobs.AI$10,000
6.REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate4 contributionsReal estate industry PAC representing the National Association of Realtors — backs candidates supporting homeownership incentives, property-tax policies, and real estate market deregulation.AI$10,000
7.FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FICO PAC)2 contributions$10,000
8.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS PAC3 contributions$10,000
9.BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC)2 contributions$10,000
10.POLITICAL EDUCATION PATTERNS POLITICAL ARM INTL UNION OPERATING ENG LOCAL 182 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$13,100
2.ANDURIL INDUSTRIES$7,000
3.NATIONWIDE FINANCIAL$7,000
4.ROCKET COMPANIES LLC$7,000
5.NEWSWEB CORPORATION$7,000
6.BILZIN SUMBERG$6,000
7.EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP$5,500
8.MINDSET$5,000
9.LARDON & ASSOCIATES LLC$5,000
10.BECKER$5,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
