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Shontel M. Brown

Democrat U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th District.

Voted further left than 90% of the House, based on 572 roll-call votes this Congress.4

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On the record

Office
U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th District1
Party
Democratic1
In this office since
November 4, 20211
Term ends
January 3, 20271
Contact
Official website · 202-225-7032 · X / Twitter · Facebook1
On the ballot
U.S. House, Ohio 11th District (2026)3

What they say and what they did

Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.

  • 21 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 284 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 316 of 316 final votes on bills; missed 06
  • Committees: House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • Believes the Supreme Court decision is a win for those struggling with higher prices.

    “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a win for everyone struggling with higher prices and a loss for Trump and his crackpot theories.”7

  • Supports removing lead from walls, pipes, and water taps to address the lead poisoning crisis nationwide.

    “Together, the GET THE LEAD OUT Act and the Removing Existing Pipes with Lead and Advancing Clean Environments (REPLACE) Act address lead in walls, pipes, and water taps, creating a comprehensive package to remove lead.”8

  • Celebrates the selection of a consortium led by Case Western Reserve University as one of the nation’s NSF Regional Innovation Engines.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today celebrated the National Science Foundation's selection of the Northeast Ohio Strengthening Manufacturing for American Resilience through Technology (NEO-SMART), a consortium led by Case Western Reserve University, as one of the nation's NSF Regional Innovation Engines.”8

  • Wants to strengthen lead paint and pipe abatement, build more affordable housing, and renovate existing HUD-assisted housing.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today announced her Safe and Affordable Housing Agenda, a new comprehensive legislative package to strengthen lead paint and pipe abatement, build more affordable housing to lower costs, and renovate and improve existing HUD-assisted housing.”8

  • Supports supporting manufacturing in Northeast Ohio by fully restoring funding cut by the previous administration.

    “On the anniversary of President Trump’s disastrous “Liberation Day” tariffs on nearly every country in the world, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) calls for Trump to abandon his chaotic cost increases for good and fully restore funding cut by his White House to support manufacturing in Northeast Ohio.”8

  • Urges REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined 35 of her House Democratic colleagues in a letter urging REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country.”8

  • Opposes the Department of Defense terminating collective bargaining agreements between DOD and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

    “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Department of Defense (DOD) to terminate all collective bargaining agreements between DOD and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).”8

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 36 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 6429: Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • Sponsored H.R. 989: To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity". Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Voted Yea on S. 314: Retire through Ownership ActPassed 401–14, September 16, 20269
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 302: Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision ActPassed 417–7, September 15, 202610
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 272: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027Passed 220–205, July 21, 202611
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 271: Main Street Capital Access ActPassed 270–155, July 21, 202612
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 247: Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Passed 217–209, July 15, 202613

Taxes

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 305: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActPassed 408–17, September 15, 202614
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 138: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement ActPassed 346–10, April 27, 202615
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 88: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines ActPassed 423–0, April 1, 202516
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 85: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025Passed 385–0, March 31, 202517
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 84: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters ActPassed 388–0, March 31, 202518

Health care

What they say

  • Supports extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years to prevent coverage loss for Ohioans.

    “Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) voted today for Democratic-led legislation in the House of Representatives to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, which expired on December 31, for another three years.”19

  • Opposed a government funding bill that did not extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the government funding bill brought to the floor by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday.”19

  • Calls on Congress and the White House to reverse upcoming cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

    “Cleveland, OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) hosted a press conference Wednesday at the Village of Healing calling on Congress and the White House to reverse upcoming cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.”19

  • Supports legislation to effectively ban formaldehyde from hair products.

    “Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today introduced the Healthy Hair Act, legislation to effectively ban formaldehyde from hair products.”19

  • Supports legislation to address lead poisoning by removing lead from walls, pipes, and water taps.

    “Together, the GET THE LEAD OUT Act and the Removing Existing Pipes with Lead and Advancing Clean Environments (REPLACE) Act address lead in walls, pipes, and water taps, creating a comprehensive package to remove lead.”19

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 42 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 7685: Healthy Hair Act Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Sponsored H.R. 4392: Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Sponsored H.R. 3749: HER Act Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 251: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA ActPassed 396–0, July 20, 202620
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 250: To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.Passed 394–6, July 20, 202621
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 128: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025Passed 406–4, April 21, 202622
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 362: Do No Harm in Medicaid ActPassed 215–201, December 18, 202523
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 349: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans ActPassed 216–211, December 17, 202524

Immigration

What they say

  • Criticizes the Supreme Court’s ruling to remove Temporary Protected Status (TPS) legal protections for Haitians in the United States.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) strongly criticizes the Supreme Court’s ruling to remove Temporary Protected Status (TPS) legal protections for Haitians in the United States.”25

  • Calls on the Senate to join the House and pass legislation to extend TPS for Haiti.

    “Brown calls on the Senate to join the House and pass legislation to extend TPS for Haiti.”25

  • Opposes the Budget Reconciliation bill that funnels money into ICE and CBP.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted no.”25

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 13 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on S. 214: Secure America ActPassed 214–212, June 9, 202626
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 120: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 224–204, April 16, 202627
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 96: Federal Working Animal Protection ActPassed 228–190, March 19, 202628
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 94: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026Passed 231–186, March 18, 202629
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 65: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.Passed 219–211, February 11, 202630

Abortion

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 47: Pregnant Students’ Rights ActPassed 217–211, January 22, 202631
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 27: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActPassed 217–204, January 23, 202532

Guns

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 240: Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActPassed 221–201, July 14, 202633
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 190: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection ActPassed 216–201, May 21, 202634
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 101: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025Passed 218–206, March 25, 202635
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 70: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.Passed 233–185, February 12, 202636
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 130: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025Passed 234–182, May 15, 202537

Energy and climate

What they say

  • Supports funding for tree planting programs in urban and underserved communities through the Neighborhood Tree Act.

    “Washington, DC – On the heels of Earth Day and ahead of Arbor Day, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) announce the Neighborhood Tree Act, legislation to provide federal funds for tree planting programs in urban and underserved communities.”38

  • Supports funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions, and tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Ohio.

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration announce $129,396,997 in federal funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions and tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Ohio.”38

  • Supports funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions, lower energy costs.

    “Brooklyn, OH– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, EPA Region 5 Chief of Staff Alfred Saucedo and other officials at the Brooklyn Solar Farm to announce $129,396,997 in federal funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions, lower energy costs and tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Ohio.”38

  • Supports funding for electrified steel production in the United States.

    “Cleveland, OH– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration announce todaythat the Cleveland-Cliff’s Steel Corporation, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, will receive a federal grant of $19,074,900 for electrified steel production in the United States.”38

  • Supports funding for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

    “Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration announce $10,633,105 in federal funding to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Brown proudly voted for in November 2021.”38

  • Opposes the Republican Reconciliation Bill, which includes cuts to basic benefits.

    “Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the Republican Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1). The legislation includes drastic cuts to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other basic benefits, to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and well-connected.”38

  • Opposes the Republican Reconciliation Bill, which would provide tax cuts for the wealthy.

    “Washington, DC – On behalf of her constituents in Northeast Ohio, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the Republican Reconciliation Bill – Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. The legislation passed the House in a 218-214 vote and now heads to the President’s desk, awaiting signature to become law.”38

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 15 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 9836: REPLACE Act Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Sponsored H.R. 8474: Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 313: Water Resources Development Act of 2026Passed 415–9, September 16, 202639
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 312: Ratepayer Protection ActPassed 417–3, September 16, 202640
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 311: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".Passed 214–208, September 16, 202641
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 306: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".Passed 216–211, September 15, 202642
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 304: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025Passed 343–79, September 15, 202643

Education

What they say

  • Wants to increase educational opportunities for incarcerated Americans.

    “The bill will authorize federal funds for state prisons to expand library resources and services to support the education and skills training of incarcerated Americans.”44

  • Supports funding for schools to reduce class sizes and increase individualized attention for students and educators.

    “This legislation would provide funding for schools to reduce class sizes and increase individualized attention from instructors—improving the overall school experience for both students and educators.”45

  • Supports creating a federal grant program to support educator wellness and mental health programs.

    “The REFRESH Act would authorize the Department of Education to administer grants to State Educational Agencies to implement educator wellness programs in their states.”45

  • Supports providing information and resources on FAFSA, financial aid, and student loans.

    “Please join Congresswoman Shontel Brown's office and Bailey Capelle from College Now Greater Cleveland to discuss all things FAFSA, financial aid, how to access each of the resources students and parents qualify for, and upcoming changes to student loans.”45

  • Supports expanding educational opportunities for students related to gardening and agriculture.

    “The Thriving Community Gardens Act, bipartisan legislation to expand educational opportunities for students related to gardening and agriculture and support local gardens.”45

  • Supports restoring terminated federal grants that benefit low-income students.

    “calling for millions in terminated federal grants that benefit low-income students be restored.”45

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 18 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 8676: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Sponsored H.R. 5255: Thriving Community Gardens Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 295: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026Passed 237–169, September 3, 202646
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 217: No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026Passed 249–172, June 10, 202647
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 184: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids ActPassed 217–198, May 20, 202648
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 82: Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActPassed 351–72, March 4, 202649
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 47: Pregnant Students’ Rights ActPassed 217–211, January 22, 202631

Crime and policing

What they say

  • Wants to expand library resources in correctional facilities to increase educational opportunities and reduce recidivism.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH), joined Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) to re-introduce the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities, aiming to increase educational opportunities, advance reintegration efforts, and reduce recidivism.”44

  • Demands that funding be restored for community violence intervention programs nationwide.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) co-led a letter demanding President Trumprestore funding for community violence intervention programs in Northeast Ohio and nationwide.”44

  • Announces a federal grant for a Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Alliance.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announce that the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and Juvenile Courts have received a federal grant of $2,000,000 for the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Alliance.”44

  • Filed legislation to improve reporting requirements for federal reentry grant programs.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-3), and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-2) have filed legislation to improve reporting requirements for federal reentry grant programs and encourage more federal agencies to adopt programs to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society.”44

  • Hosted a summit to prevent human trafficking in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) hosted an OH-11 Human Trafficking Prevention Summit Saturday at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center at Cuyahoga Community College. The summit was held in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) and featured expert presentations, partner representative panels, and a lived experience expert’s perspective on best practices to combat the crime.”44

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 28 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 309: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Passed 352–72, September 16, 202650
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 301: GUARD ActPassed 414–7, September 15, 202651
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 293: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.Failed 212–206, September 2, 202652
  • Voted Yea on S. 285: LACAPassed 378–10, August 31, 202653
  • Voted Yea on S. 284: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActPassed 376–8, August 31, 202654

Foreign policy

What they say

  • Wants to end costly and endless wars, not start new ones, according to the congresswoman’s message to the president.

    ““My message to this dangerous President is clear: The American people do not want another costly and endless war. “This President promised to end wars, not start new ones.”7

  • Voted against a rescissions package that would cut funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

    “Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against H.R. 4, a Republican rescissions package pulling back previously authorized federal investments that had passed Congress with bipartisan support.”7

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 207: Ukraine Support ActPassed 226–195, June 4, 202655
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 120: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 224–204, April 16, 202627
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 58: PROTECT Taiwan ActPassed 395–2, February 9, 202656
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 307: No New Burma Funds ActPassed 385–0, December 1, 202557
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 220: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025Passed 407–4, September 2, 202558

Social Security and Medicare

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 283: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActPassed 232–188, July 23, 202659
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 139: Clergy ActPassed 350–5, April 27, 202660
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 306: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025Passed 386–0, December 1, 202561

Housing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 10534: Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Sponsored H.R. 9837: GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Sponsored H.R. 9263: Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 303: Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025Passed 424–0, September 15, 202662
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 224: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 358–32, June 23, 202663
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 57: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 390–9, February 9, 202664

Elections and voting

What they say

  • Demands answers regarding the FBI’s raid targeting an organization supporting voting rights and voter registration efforts.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has led a letter to the FBI demanding answers regarding the Bureau’s raid targeting the Ohio Organizing Collective, an organization supporting voting rights and voter registration efforts in Ohio.”25

  • Opposes the release of confidential voter information to the federal government.

    “Shame on Ohio and Secretary of State LaRose for handing confidential voter information to the federal government.”25

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 46 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 4635: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.
  • Sponsored H.R. 5457: Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Sponsored H.R. 4094: Electronic Consent Accountability Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 310: PROOF ActPassed 217–207, September 16, 202665
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 252: Value Over Cost Act of 2026Passed 421–1, July 21, 202666
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 251: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA ActPassed 396–0, July 20, 202620
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 220: Stopping Fraudulent Payments ActPassed 218–200, June 10, 202667
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 218: Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActPassed 240–181, June 10, 202668

Technology and AI

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 238: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025Passed 308–117, July 14, 202669
  • Voted Yea on S. 181: Lulu’s LawPassed 401–6, May 20, 202670
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 127: Kari's Law Reporting ActPassed 405–5, April 21, 202671
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 126: Emergency Reporting ActPassed 386–7, April 20, 202672
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 125: Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActPassed 384–9, April 20, 202673

Civil rights

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 15 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on S. 193: ARTIST ActPassed 404–14, June 3, 202674
  • Voted Yea on S. 81: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025Passed 384–40, March 4, 202675
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 8: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments ActFailed 236–188, January 8, 202676
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 28: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025Passed 412–1, February 4, 202577
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 22: Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site ActPassed 416–0, January 22, 202578

Military and veterans

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 278: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Passed 216–212, July 22, 202679
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 248: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".Passed 418–0, July 16, 202680
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 221: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.Failed 198–218, June 11, 202681
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 191: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026Passed 235–179, May 21, 202682
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 190: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection ActPassed 216–201, May 21, 202634

Drugs and addiction

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Voted Nay on S. 214: Secure America ActPassed 214–212, June 9, 202626
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 220: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025Passed 407–4, September 2, 202558
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 183: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025Passed 246–160, June 26, 202583
  • Voted Nay on S. 166: HALT Fentanyl ActPassed 321–104, June 12, 202584
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 33: HALT Fentanyl ActPassed 312–108, February 6, 202585

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • Criticizes the Trump Administration for raising costs, shrinking markets, and cutting health care for farmers and rural communities.

    “Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture has authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com criticizing the Trump Administration for raising costs, shrinking markets, and cutting health care for farmers and rural communities.”19

What they did

  • Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 18 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 9423: Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  • Sponsored H.R. 7975: Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Sponsored H.R. 4158: Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Voted Yea on S. 223: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025Passed 368–19, June 23, 202686
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 154: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026Passed 224–200, April 30, 202687
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 109: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025Passed 395–10, April 14, 202688
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 73: DOE and USDA Interagency Research ActPassed 372–35, March 24, 202589

Money: U.S. House, Ohio 11th District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3

Raised$1.2M
Spent$883K
Cash on hand$1.2M
  • From individuals $449K
  • From PACs and other committees $723K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $12K

Gifts from people, by size90

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 11%
  • $200–$499 6%
  • $500–$999 9%
  • $1,000–$1,999 21%
  • $2,000 and up 54%

Top PACs and committees giving directly91

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Political Action Committee; Aka Dfa-pacConnected to Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.$10,000
Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace WorkersConnected to International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers$10,000
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Active Ballot Club$10,000
United Steelworkers Political Action FundConnected to United Steelworkers$10,000
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action LeagueConnected to International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers$10,000
Laborers' International Union of North America (Liuna) PACConnected to Laborers' International Union of North America$10,000
BY Farmers, for Farmers PAC Land O'lakes, Inc. PAC (BY Farmers, for Farmers PAC)$10,000
American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees P E O P L EConnected to American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO$10,000
Ua Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! PAC (United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada)Connected to Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 PAC Inc$10,000
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action CommitteeConnected to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers$10,000
Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18Connected to International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18$10,000
International Longshoremen's Association Committee on Political EducationConnected to International Longshoremen's Association$10,000
The Farm Credit Council Political Action CommitteeConnected to The Farm Credit Council$10,000
Zurich Holding Company of America, Inc. Committee for Good Government (Z-pac, Zurich PAC)$10,000
National Air Traffic Controllers Association PACConnected to National Air Traffic Controllers Association$10,000

Individual donors

  • $400K from 529 itemized gifts92
  • 69% came from people in Ohio92
  • 3% came from retired people92
  • Top states: Ohio $276K, Florida $26K, District of Columbia $16K, Virginia $16K, Colorado $10K92

Where donors work92

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Transdigm Group4 gifts$14,000
BGR Group6 gifts$8,500
Goldberg Companies2 gifts$8,500
Blue Point Capital2 gifts$7,000
Mccaulley &2 gifts$7,000
NRP Group1 gifts$7,000
Riverside1 gifts$7,000
Self Eemployed2 gifts$7,000
Minutemen1 gifts$5,000
Transdigm2 gifts$4,500
First Interstate2 gifts$4,000
Florida Crystals2 gifts$4,000
Marquis Management2 gifts$4,000
Carnegie Management & Development1 gifts$3,500
Cerity Partners1 gifts$3,500

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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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    On Passage
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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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