Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes

Republicans already took Medicaid away from tens of millions of Americans, and now they’re trying to strip healthcare away from 4 million more by not extending the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits.

Democrats are fighting for affordable healthcare and lower costs. Republicans shut down the federal government instead of working across the aisle for the American people.

Rep. Sykes works for you. Republicans are working for billionaires.

Rep. Sykes visited the CAK Airport to thank its employees, many of whom are federal employees and are feeling the effects of the government shutdown.

#OH13 has 5,000+ federal workers who are our neighbors, postal workers, VA staff, air traffic controllers, and more, who keep our community running.

Our largest employers are healthcare systems and Republicans' inaction could cause thousands of our neighbors to be laid off.

Republicans' failure to extend ACA tax credits is not only tragic for the 6,000 and counting families who have already been kicked off their healthcare, it will also be a detriment to our local economy in #OH13.

It's showtime!

Republicans failed to extend the ACA tax credits in the Big Ugly Bill, leaving the 32,000 people in #OH13 who are covered under the ACA vulnerable to losing their health care. 6,000 already have. Yet, Republicans had no problem making permanent large tax cuts for billionaires in the same law.

In the Big Ugly Bill, Republicans gave away over $5 trillion in tax cuts to the top 1%, and are forcing you to foot the bill by raising health insurance costs for those with Affordable Care Act plans.

G'mar Chatima Tovah. Wishing everyone who celebrates in #OH13 a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this be a time of reflection and renewal.

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Rep. Sykes is here for you during this government shutdown. Call us a t 330-400-5350 if you need assistance, or visit our website at sykes.house.gov/shutdown for more answers to your questions. (1/2)

Are you worried about how a government shutdown will impact you and your family? Join Rep. Sykes for a Call with Your Congresswoman at 6 p.m. this Thursday, October 2, to learn about what a shutdown means for you and why Republicans must reopen the government.

Rep. Sykes introduced the Pay Our Military Act to ensure pay continues to our service men and women during a government shutdown and the Feed Our Families Act to ensure families who rely on SNAP can continue to access their benefits up to three months after a shutdown occurs.

Instead of meeting the needs of seniors, veterans, and families, Republicans in Congress have chosen to leave town and shut down the government.

From housing to food to healthcare, costs are too high right now, which is why Rep. Sykes is working for YOU in Congress to make things more affordable. Meanwhile, Republicans are refusing to extend the ACA Premium Tax Credits, which help thousands in #OH13 save $720 annually on their healthcare.

Republicans control every level of the federal government. Rather than working to avoid a government shutdown, House Republicans have skipped town with no resolution in sight. Rep. Sykes is ready to work with anyone to keep the government open and keep healthcare costs low for millions of Americans.

House Democrats are in Washington, ready to avert a government shutdown. House Republicans went home without even trying.

Ohioans cannot afford to lose access to their health care and government services, just so the richest 1% can see a tax cut that is nearly four times the median family income.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Small business owners and employees rely on the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits to keep their costs low.

You have ONE WEEK to register to vote for the November 4 General Election. To make your voice heard in our local elections, learn more at OhioSOS.gov.

In the Big Ugly Bill, Republicans chose to put the nearly 100,000 Ohioans who receive SNAP benefits at risk of losing access to healthy foods. All while, Republicans funded a massive tax break for billionaires.

Rep. Sykes wants to hear from YOU! Take our survey at sykes.house.gov/survey to tell her about the issues that matter most to you and your family.

American workers deserve a break. This bill will eliminate tax on overtime, giving people more breathing room and more money in their pockets. As a champion of working people, Rep. Sykes is proud to lead this bipartisan bill to ensure all workers get the benefit of no tax on overtime.

This administration claims its tariff policy will spur American manufacturing and uplift American products. In reality, these tariffs are hurting small businesses in #OH13, like Hoppin' Frog Brewery in Akron. Elected officials should be working to build up small businesses, not tear them down.

His story reminds us of the importance of supporting first responders this Suicide Prevention Month, and every month, by ensuring that everyone has access to robust mental health treatment. #SuicideAwarenessMonth

YouTube video by Rep. Emilia Sykes Honoring the Life of Jared Kneale

Jared Kneale’s life serves as a reminder of the enormous sacrifice that first responders make to ensure the safety and security of their community. In his passing, may we never forget the man behind the uniform.

Green residents can now use their own city name in their address, but the fight is not over! The Senate must pass Rep. Sykes' legislation that would unify the City of Green into one zip code. This would be good for Green's economy and its sense of identity in our region.

Republicans failed to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits in the Big Ugly Bill, leaving the 32,000 people in #OH13 covered under the ACA vulnerable to losing their healthcare. 6,000 already have. Yet, Republicans had no problem making permanent large tax cuts for billionaires in the same law.

The removal of the Gorge Dam is a big step forward for the Cuyahoga River. Rep. Sykes is an original co-sponsor of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025, legislation to continue providing federal funding to support the remediation of areas of concern, such as the Gorge Dam.

Children in Ohio are already feeling the harmful effects of Medicaid cuts. Republicans just made it worse with the Big Ugly Bill, which will kick nearly 490,000 Ohioans off their healthcare.