Recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes.
Shontel M. Brown
Shontel M. Brown is a Democratic Representative representing Ohio's 11th District in the 108th Congress (2003–2005). Now in their 3rd term, they have cast 1391 recorded votes, seen 156 measures become law, and sponsored 52 bills. They won their 2024 election with 78.3% of the vote, a 58.7-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.
How congressional sessions work
Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2003) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2004). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.
Congratulating Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks on pitching a perfect game on May 18, 2004.
Helping Hands for Homeownership Act of 2004
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2005
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad.
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005
American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4568) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.
Gasoline Price Reduction Act of 2004
United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4513) to provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4529) to provide for exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, to benefit the coal miners of America, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4503) to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4517) to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States.
Honoring former President George Herbert Walker Bush on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide rapid acquisition authority to the Secretary of Defense to respond to combat emergencies.
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Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Accountability Act of 2004
Accountability and Responsibility in Contracting Act
Concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
Buy American Improvement Act of 2004
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Act of 2003
Honoring Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004.
Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act
School Nutrition Antibiotic Safety Act
Gasoline Availability Stabilization (GAS) Reserves Act
Customs Business Fairness Act of 2003
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2003
Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003
Recognizing community organization of public access defibrillation programs.
Affordable Medicine Safety and Access Act
Child Tax Fairness Act of 2003
Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2003
For the relief of Shwa-Chen Chai.
Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Act of 2003
Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
To award a congressional gold medal to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
American Heroes Repatriation Act of 2003
Disabled Veterans Adaptive Benefits Improvement Act of 2003
Disabled Veterans' Return-to-Work Act of 2003
Presidential Report on Iraq Resolution of 2003
Election History
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Campaign Finance (FEC)
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H2OH11169 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
Federal Spending in Your District
Federal dollars obligated to this district in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.
Top agencies (FY2025)
Top awards (FY2025)
How Shontel M. Brown voted on recent appropriations bills
Appropriations bills authorize and fund the programs reflected above. This is Shontel M. Brown's recorded position on the most recent 10 — not a claim that these votes caused the spending figures.
Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
Did You Know?
Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Labor bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Ohio Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 108th Congress representing Ohio. View full Ohio delegation