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Congress pushes Tuskegee Airmen memorial on federal land near D.C.
Bipartisan legislation backed by Rep. Emilia Sykes would authorize a nonprofit to establish a permanent landmark honoring the pioneering Black military pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Read More
Sykes presents $1.2 million ceremonial check for Rosemont Preserve Restoration Project
Photo courtesy of the office of U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes FAIRLAWN — On July 11, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) presented a $1.2 million ceremonial check to the City of Fairlawn for its Rosemont Preserve Restoration Project. The presentation took place at the city’s inaugural Fairlawn Fest. Shown above is Fairlawn City Councilwoman Tracy Read More
Rep. Emilia Sykes says USMCA let down Ohio workers
Rep. Emilia Sykes, an Akron Democrat, hosted a Capitol Hill news conference to demand that President Trump renegotiate the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement which she argues has failed Ohio workers. Read More
'Answer Honestly!': Trump's Energy Secretary Tried to Be Clever and Got Caught
Energy Secretary Chris Wright found himself in a corner on June 10 during a heated exchange in a congressional budget hearing with Rep. Emilia Sykes and Read More
County receives more than $1 million toward Peninsula sanitary sewer project
Shown, from left, is U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes presenting a ceremonial check to Peninsula Mayor Daniel Schneider Jr., Summit County Assistant Chief of Staff Greta Johnson and Director of Summit County Sanitary Sewer Services Michael Vinay for funds she helped secure toward the Peninsula Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment Facilities Project. Photo courtesy of the Read More
Bipartisan museum coalition fractures over biological women clause
The National Mall museum honoring women and their role in American history lost bipartisan support, including from cosponsor Emilia Sykes, after Republicans inserted language that restricted the museum to "biological women" and gave President Trump authority to override the designated location. Read More
‘Creeps need not apply’: How a team of bipartisan women plan to change Capitol Hill’s culture of harassment
By Lauren Fox, Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — When Rep. Emilia Sykes met with Democratic leaders about the pervasiveness of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill, she made one thing very clear to Hakeem Jeffries: this could not just be a women’s issue. “This could all be eliminated and we wouldn’t even be here if these Read More
Sykes hosts Ohio’s 13th Congressional District Art Show, awards ceremony
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) stands with the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. Photo courtesy of the office of U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) hosted a community art show and awards ceremony at Summit Artspace to recognize the 39 high Read More
GOP's Carey Coleman challenges U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes to debates
After winning a 5-way GOP primary for Ohio's 13th Congressional District, Carey Coleman wants incumbent Democrat Emilia Sykes to debate him 3 times. Read More
Rep. Sykes calls for heightened training for ICE officers before they can be deployed
Akron Democrat Emilia Sykes has proposed the COOL IT Act, which would require 67 days of training before ICE officers can engage in enforcement duties Read More
Rep. Emilia Sykes criticizes RFK Jr. ahead of City Club speech
The northeast Ohio congresswoman warns that the HHS secretary's Thursday appearance at the City Club risks lending credibility to conspiracy theories, citing his record on vaccines and health equity. Read More
Sykes announces 20 local projects totaling $89 million advance in Community Project Funding process
SUMMIT COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) announced in April the 20 community projects she has submitted for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. Together, the projects total over $89 million for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. “I’m proud to submit these 20 local projects that would bring millions of taxpayer dollars Read More
Dem Rep. Sykes: GOP Redrawing Districts Means Minorities Lose Representation, We Might Do Same to Win
During an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) said that if Republicans redraw districts in the South, non-white communities "will | Clips Read More
Voters approve Carey Coleman in GOP primary for OH-13 Congress seat
Five-way GOP in Ohio's 13th Congressional District pushes forward former radio host to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes in November. Read More
Five Republicans competing to topple Akron’s U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes
Rep. Emilia Sykes faces five GOP challengers in Ohio's 13th District, but redistricting has shifted the Akron seat in Democrats' favor and she holds a massive fundraising advantage. Read More
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes announces application process for 2026 Congressional Art Competition
AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) has launched the application process for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school arts contest sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The winning artwork of the district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning pieces Read More
Sykes hosts breakfast with faith leaders from across District 13
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) meets with faith leaders of all denominations from Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes’ office AKRON — On Feb. 27, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) hosted her annual Faith Leaders Breakfast at The Faith Place. The roundtable brought together clergy and community faith Read More
Rep. Sykes welcomes $500,000 EPA grant for job training, cleanup
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) recently announced a $500,000 federal grant will train local residents for environmental cleanup jobs while helping bring new life to old, contaminated sites. The grant comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will go to the Summit and Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments. Read More
Emilia Sykes bringing president of United Steelworkers Local 2L to SOTU
Rep. Emilia Sykes will highlight Ohio workers and labor issues at the State of the Union. Here's who she is bringing to tonight's address. Read More
Sykes Hosts annual Elected Officials Breakfast
Event brings together elected officials, community leaders from across 13th District Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) Jan. 29 hosted her annual Elected Officials Breakfast to bring together leaders from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to hear about the issues that matter most to them and their constituents. Photo courtesy of the office of U.S. Rep. Read More