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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 1h

Arizona’s 7th District elected Adelita Grijalva, yet Speaker Johnson REFUSES to swear her into Congress. She would be the final signature needed to release the Epstein files. He has already sworn in three others. I joined DWC Chair Fernández and Grijalva to demand that we #SwearHerIn.

Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 15h

Instead of being in Washington to get government reopened, House Republicans are on a FOURTH week of vacation. It's just wrong. There's no question — Democrats are here and ready to reach a deal that includes YOUR affordable health care.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans shut down the government instead of working with us to lower health care costs. Now, premiums will skyrocket if they don't act. We're focused on what matters: working to reopen the government and lowering costs for the American people. 🔗Watch the full clip here: https://bit.ly/4haCUmA

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 2d

Honored to join this year’s Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame ceremony as one of last year’s inductees. Congratulations to the 2025 honorees, and thank you to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and its sponsors for continuing this powerful recognition and for advancing the ongoing pursuit of justice.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 2d

Pleased to join my HBCU family at Central State University to discuss protecting higher ed funding, affordable health care, and reopening our government. Wonderful connecting with President Kuti, students, and my sorors—and proud to provide scholarships to two outstanding Marauders.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 4d

Our right to vote isn't negotiable. I joined Senator Padilla, Skye Perryman from Democracy Forward, and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, to advocate for Ohio voters and discuss our bill, which will establish stronger voter protections. 🏛️More about it here: bit.ly/3W03i8Z

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 4d

My heart is with the families and workers hurting right now, and with every person who believed their government was meant to serve, not punish. Trump/Republican contempt for public servants is straight from Project 2025. Democrats will keep fighting for the dignity & health of our fellow Americans.

Firings of federal workers underway as government shutdown drags on, Trump budget chief announces | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has begun firing federal workers, the White House’s budget chief announced Friday, as Republicans look to maximize pressure on the Democratic Party more than a week into the g...

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 5d

What Republicans won't tell you: everyone will be affected by pricey health care premiums. Democrats are fighting to keep costs low for Americans, because it hurts everybody when Republicans fail to act. Stop the cuts, lower costs, and SAVE health care. 🔗Full conversation here: http://bit.ly/473ltzN

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 5d

I joined Senator Padilla to reintroduce a bill that establishes critical voter protections. 'Use-it-or-lose-it’ voter purges have stripped countless Americans of their voice at the ballot box. This bill is a crucial step toward preventing antidemocratic purges. 🔗Read more here: http://bit.ly/3W03i8Z

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans are waging a war on America’s health care. They cut Medicaid, and now, they're trying to hike up YOUR health care premiums! Bottom line: they're refusing to open up the government to provide the affordable care that belongs to YOU. It's simple: no health care, no vote.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 8d

Today, we honor the lives lost on October 7 and in the devastating days that followed. We continue to pray for peace, compassion, and healing for all who have been affected in the region.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 8d

Ohioans, early voting starts tomorrow! Today is the last day to register here ➡️ olvr.ohiosos.gov. Don’t sit this one out – make your voice HEARD at the ballot box! 🗳️

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 9d

Republicans can’t defend their shutdown or skipping negotiations to reopen the government, so they’re spreading lies about our plan to lower costs and save health care. Unlike the Big Ugly Bill’s tax cuts for the rich, our fight for health care credits help middle- & low-income families.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 10d

Republicans can’t defend their shutdown or skipping negotiations. They won’t admit why Democrats refuse to wait on health care tax credits: ACA coverage enrollment opens Nov. 1. Families choosing insurance must know now if they’ll lose credits & be forced to choose between healthcare, rent or food.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 11d

What she said.....

Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 11d

The GOP would rather prolong the shutdown than protect health care and lower costs.

They are literally refusing to show up for work.

Democrats will be in Washington, and we’ll continue fighting for the American people.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans can’t defend this shutdown, so they’re lying about our plan to reopen and protect health care. Fact: Undocumented immigrants don’t get the tax credits we’re fighting for or comprehensive Medicaid. Check the links for the facts: bit.ly/4o1gAhp | bit.ly/4pRzmti | bit.ly/46SpC9G

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 12d

Please see my statement denouncing recent acts of antisemitism at home and abroad.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 12d

This month and year-round we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that strengthen our nation every day. As the dignity of our Hispanic neighbors faces increasing attacks, we can honor them by standing up for justice, respect, & opportunity for all.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 12d

Republicans’ funding plan puts cancer care at risk by raising health insurance premiums. This week, Catharyne, an oncology nurse at Wexner Medical Center, shared how Republican cuts and costs heighten financial barriers for her patients. Listen in: http://bit.ly/4nw280S

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 12d

Republicans inflicted reckless cuts, raised costs & shut down the government instead of protecting health care. I stood with colleagues, patients & advocates sharing powerful impact stories. Democrats will keep fighting to stop cuts, lower costs & save health care until every day Americans prevail.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 13d

Republicans blocked the extension of vital health care tax credits—spiking insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, shutting down government. Click http://bit.ly/3Irq32z to calculate YOUR premium increase. Democrats are fighting to keep care affordable AND reopen the government.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 13d

As sunset approaches, I wish all who observe a peaceful Yom Kippur, filled with reflection, forgiveness, and healing.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 14d

Republicans shut down YOUR government and raised YOUR health care costs. Democrats are fighting to reopen government AND… Stop the Cuts, Lower the Costs, Save Health Care. We’re choosing YOU, while Republicans choose higher costs. See my statement on Trump's 2nd shutdown👉🏽 : http://bit.ly/46LIRBH

Beatty Statement on Republican Government Shutdown: “Republicans Choose Higher Costs. We’re Choosing YOU.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government:

beatty.house.gov

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 14d

At midnight, Republicans shut YOUR government down instead of protecting YOUR health care. They left town, choosing higher costs for Americans. Democrats stayed in D.C. — choosing YOU: fighting to stop cuts, lower costs, and save health care.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 14d

Earlier today on the House Floor I called out Republicans for vacationing while Democrats fight for Ohio families. Without ACA credits, premiums will soar—$670 more for many, $16,962 more for others. We can stop the cuts, lower costs, save health care AND fund the government.

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