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Joyce Beatty

Democrat U.S. House • Ohio 03 · Ohio 03
State
Ohio
Phone
(202) 225-4324
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
13 years, 6 months
375
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
22
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (70.7%, +41.4pt) Terms served: 7 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Beatty has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Economy & Taxes, Education and Ceremonial.

  • Economy & Taxes 67 actions
  • Education 15 actions
  • Ceremonial 3 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hres1107 — Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff. 168 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hres1077 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley. 22 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr7417 — Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 28 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr6375 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields. 16 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hr9896 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain licensure, certification, and aviation training costs in the determination of the cost of attendance of a student, and for other purposes.

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  2. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  3. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  4. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hconres113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

    Committee

  5. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  6. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  7. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  8. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  9. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  10. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  11. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr9237 — Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

    Committee

  12. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr5362 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

    Committee

  13. 2026-07-15
    Voted Yea 119-hr8595 — National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

    Committee

Joyce Beatty is a Democratic Representative representing Ohio's 3rd District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 7th term, they have cast 375 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 22 bills. They won their 2024 election with 70.7% of the vote, a 41.4-point margin. Their office has spent $365,403 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

375 Votes 81 Laws 22 Bills Sponsored 70.7% 2024 Win 7 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay

Ohio Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Ohio. View full Ohio delegation

Bernie Moreno
Bernie Moreno U.S. Senate Republican
Jon Husted
Jon Husted U.S. Senate Republican
Bob Latta
Bob Latta U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 5 Republican
David Joyce
David Joyce U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 14 Republican
David Taylor
David Taylor U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 2 Republican
Emilia Sykes
Emilia Sykes U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 13 Democratic
Greg Landsman
Greg Landsman U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 1 Democratic
Jim Jordan
Jim Jordan U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 4 Republican
Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 9 Democratic
Max Miller
Max Miller U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 7 Republican
Michael Rulli
Michael Rulli U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 6 Republican
Michael Turner
Michael Turner U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 10 Republican
Mike Carey
Mike Carey U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 15 Republican
Shontel Brown
Shontel Brown U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 11 Democratic
Troy Balderson
Troy Balderson U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 12 Republican
Warren Davidson
Warren Davidson U.S. House • Ohio U.S. House Ohio District 8 Republican

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Joyce Beatty spend on office expenses?

Joyce Beatty has spent $365,403 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Joyce Beatty's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (84.4%) and Rent & Utilities (7.5%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Joyce Beatty win their last election?

Joyce Beatty won the 2024 general election with 70.7% of the vote (242,632 votes), winning by a margin of 41.4 points against 1 opponent.

When is Joyce Beatty up for re-election?

Joyce Beatty is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 7 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Joyce Beatty's current election status?

Joyce Beatty's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Joyce Beatty raised?

According to FEC filings, Joyce Beatty has raised $944,541 in campaign funds, spent $926,538, and has $2,730,577 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.