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Lead paint and pipes in older homes: new federal bills aim to fund removal
Reps. Shontel Brown and Rashida Tlaib introduced the GET THE LEAD OUT Act and companion REPLACE Act to accelerate removal of lead pipes and paint. Read More
Federal watchdog audits planned sale of Cleveland federal building: Capitol Letter
A federal watchdog is reviewing the planned sale of Cleveland's Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building as U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown urges investigators to examine whether the process followed the law. Read More
Cleveland Celebrezze Federal Building sale faces watchdog review
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown has pressed the inspector general to examine whether GSA followed the law before moving to sell the Celebrezze Federal Building in downtown Cleveland, a landmark property in the city. Read More
Affordable housing Northeast Ohio: Brown introduces Safe and Affordable Housing Agenda
A package of legislation Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown of Warrensville Heights plans to roll out would seek to lower costs of housing and remove toxic lead from homes. Read More
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown defeats two primary challengers
The Warrensville Heights representative, who touts the 15th most progressive voting record in Congress, defeated two primary challengers and hopes to lead the House Agriculture Committee. Read More
11th Congressional District primary: 2 Dems target Rep. Shontel Brown, 2 on GOP slate
The Cleveland-area congresswoman could lead the House Agriculture Committee if Democrats retake the House, but first she must win the May 5 Democratic primary. Read More
Even in Ohio’s safest Democratic congressional seat, nobody gets a free pass this May
Rep. Shontel Brown aims for House Agriculture Committee leadership while Democratic challengers argue Cleveland neighborhoods have deteriorated during her tenure representing the district. Read More
Pentagon cancels collective bargaining agreements affecting 600 Cleveland DFAS workers
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown called it a "reckless move" that "targets thousands of workers in Cleveland who actually keep this country running and keep our servicemen and servicewomen paid, in times of peace and times of war.” Read More
Bill proposed to ban harsh chemicals in hair relaxers
Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown is pushing the “Health Hair Act” to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products after repeated FDA delays. She says the toxic chemicals endanger salon workers and disproportionately harm Black and Latina women. Read More
Ohio Rep. Brown seeks to repeal ICE funding, restore SNAP benefits
The "Feeding Families Not Fear Act," introduced by Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown and Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts would reverse $186 billion in food assistance cuts, though it faces no Republican support in Congress. Read More
Shontel Brown asks independent watchdog to investigate Cleveland federal building sale
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Warrensville Heights Democrat, questions whether the General Accounting Office's calculations justify selling the Celebrezze Federal Building and leasing replacement space for federal workers. Read More
Bernie Moreno says Supreme Court tariff ruling betrays American workers, but Ohio Dems call it a win
Sen. Bernie Moreno, a Westlake Republican, says the Supreme Court's ruling striking down President Donald Trump's broad use of tariffs is an "outrageous ruling." Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown says it's a win for families. Read More
Rep. Shontel Brown demands DHS explain surveillance tools that ICE can use to track cellphones
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Warrensville Heights Democrat, questions ICE use of warrantless cellphone tracking technology that can monitor entire neighborhoods and track phone locations. Read More