Shontel M. Brown
DDemocratOH-11 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone3
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency51
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology59
Total Statements
22
Floor Speeches
37
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 17Agriculture: 10Healthcare: 10Environment: 10Trade: 9Foreign Policy: 8Immigration: 8Civil Rights: 7Housing: 7Infrastructure: 7Labor: 6Defense: 6Veterans: 4Economy: 3Voting Rights: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 39Ceremonial: 13Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 2
Statements (59)
Press Release2026-10-02
Reps. Brown, Casar Demand Answers on FBI’s Plan to Buy Mass Surveillance Systems, Including Flock CamerasReps. Brown, Casar Demand Answers on FBI’s Plan to Buy Mass Surveillance Systems, Including Flock Cameras Reps. Brown, Casar Demand Answers on FBI’s Plan to Buy Mass Surveillance Systems, Including Flock Cameras Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Fri, 10/02/2026 - 11:27 Summary Congresswoman…
Press Release2026-10-02
Reps. Brown, Casar Demand Answers on FBI’s Plan to Buy Mass Surveillance Systems, Including Flock CamerasReps. Brown, Casar Demand Answers on FBI’s Plan to Buy Mass Surveillance Systems, Including Flock Cameras Reps. Brown, Casar Demand Answers on FBI’s Plan to Buy Mass Surveillance Systems, Including Flock Cameras Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Fri, 10/02/2026 - 11:27 Summary Congresswoman…
Press Release2026-10-01AgricultureHR1
Rep. Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect TodayRep. Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect Today Rep. Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect Today Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:59 Summary Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Agriculture…
Press Release2026-10-01Foreign Policy
Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class SizesReps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 10/01/2026 - 13:16 Summary Congresswoman Brown (OH-11), Senator Merkley (OR) and Congresswoman McBath…
Press Release2026-10-01
Rep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage Impacting RanchersRep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage Impacting Ranchers Rep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage Impacting Ranchers Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 10/01/2026 - 13:13 Summary Congresswoman Brown has introduced…
Press Release2026-10-01Foreign Policy
Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class SizesReps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 10/01/2026 - 13:16 Summary Congresswoman Brown (OH-11), Senator Merkley (OR) and Congresswoman McBath…
Press Release2026-10-01AgricultureHR1
Rep. Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect TodayRep. Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect Today Rep. Brown Sounds Alarm on New Trump SNAP Cut Taking Effect Today Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:59 Summary Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Agriculture…
Press Release2026-10-01
Rep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage Impacting RanchersRep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage Impacting Ranchers Rep. Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage Impacting Ranchers Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 10/01/2026 - 13:13 Summary Congresswoman Brown has introduced…
Press Release2026-09-10CeremonialVeterans
Forged in Service, Rooted in Community: An OH-11 Veteran CeremonyForged in Service, Rooted in Community: An OH-11 Veteran Ceremony Forged in Service, Rooted in Community: An OH-11 Veteran Ceremony Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 16:57 Summary Do you know a Veteran in Northeast Ohio who deserves to be celebrated? Then consider registering…
Press Release2026-09-10Veterans
Brown to Host Veterans Recognition Event October 28Brown to Host Veterans Recognition Event October 28 Brown to Host Veterans Recognition Event October 28 Congresswoman Shontel Brown will host a veterans recognition event in Cleveland on October 28, 2026. Will.McDonald@… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 16:55 September 10, 2026
Press Release2026-09-10Infrastructure
Rep. Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTARep. Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTA Rep. Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTA Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 11:48 Summary Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is proud to announce that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)…
Press Release2026-09-10CeremonialVeterans
Forged in Service, Rooted in Community: An OH-11 Veteran CeremonyForged in Service, Rooted in Community: An OH-11 Veteran Ceremony Forged in Service, Rooted in Community: An OH-11 Veteran Ceremony Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 16:57 Summary Do you know a Veteran in Northeast Ohio who deserves to be celebrated? Then consider registering…
Press Release2026-09-10Veterans
Brown to Host Veterans Recognition Event October 28Brown to Host Veterans Recognition Event October 28 Brown to Host Veterans Recognition Event October 28 Congresswoman Shontel Brown will host a veterans recognition event in Cleveland on October 28, 2026. Will.McDonald@… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 16:55 September 10, 2026
Press Release2026-09-10Infrastructure
Rep. Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTARep. Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTA Rep. Brown Announces $20 Million Dollar Grant for GCRTA Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 09/10/2026 - 11:48 Summary Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is proud to announce that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)…
Floor Speech2026-08-31UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN AUGUSTCONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN AUGUST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5354-H5360] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-08-06CeremonialInfrastructure
HONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSHONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E777] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-07-28Ceremonial
Brown Celebrates Revitalization in East ClevelandBrown Celebrates Revitalization in East Cleveland Brown Celebrates Revitalization in East Cleveland Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:15 Summary Rep. Brown joined the Cuyahoga Land Bank and local elected officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Circle East District.…
Press Release2026-07-28Ceremonial
Brown Celebrates Revitalization in East ClevelandBrown Celebrates Revitalization in East Cleveland Brown Celebrates Revitalization in East Cleveland Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:15 Summary Rep. Brown joined the Cuyahoga Land Bank and local elected officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Circle East District.…
Press Release2026-07-24
OH-11 Youth Advisory Council Applications: LIVE NOWOH-11 Youth Advisory Council Applications: LIVE NOW OH-11 Youth Advisory Council Applications: LIVE NOW Interested in finding more opportunities for youth in Northeast Ohio? Do you know a high school student who is ready to learn more about how Congress works and sharpen their leadership skills?…
Press Release2026-07-24
OH-11 Youth Advisory Council Applications: LIVE NOWOH-11 Youth Advisory Council Applications: LIVE NOW OH-11 Youth Advisory Council Applications: LIVE NOW Interested in finding more opportunities for youth in Northeast Ohio? Do you know a high school student who is ready to learn more about how Congress works and sharpen your leadership skills?…
Press Release2026-07-13
Congresswoman Brown Hosts OH-11 Grants Summit Monday July 20Congresswoman Brown Hosts OH-11 Grants Summit Monday July 20 Congresswoman Brown Hosts OH-11 Grants Summit Monday July 20 Interested in learning more about federal grant opportunities for your organization? My office is hosting an OH-11 Grants Summit on Monday July 20 and you're invited. Our Grants…
Floor Speech2026-06-30CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
HAITI TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUSHAITI TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H4330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HAITI…
Press Release2026-06-17
Brown Leads Letter to FBI Demanding Answers on Raid Targeting Voter Registration in NE OhioBrown Leads Letter to FBI Demanding Answers on Raid Targeting Voter Registration in NE Ohio Brown Leads Letter to FBI Demanding Answers on Raid Targeting Voter Registration in NE Ohio Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:37 Summary Congresswoman Shontel Brown hosts a press…
Floor Speech2026-06-09CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTHRECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3996-H3997] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1015…
Press Release2026-06-02UrgentHousing
Ahead of Third Annual Housing Expo, Brown Announces Safe and Affordable Housing AgendaAhead of Third Annual Housing Expo, Brown Announces Safe and Affordable Housing Agenda Ahead of Third Annual Housing Expo, Brown Announces Safe and Affordable Housing Agenda Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:19 Summary Congresswoman Brown has introduced a Housing Agenda to…
Press Release2026-05-21TaxesHousing
Rep. Brown to Host 3rd Annual Housing ExpoRep. Brown to Host 3rd Annual Housing Expo Rep. Brown to Host 3rd Annual Housing Expo Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 16:19 Summary Join Congresswoman Shontel Brown for the 3rd Annual OH-11 Housing Expo, a one-stop shop for all the resources a first-time homeowner will need…
Press Release2026-05-19Housing
Brown to Host OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday June 6Brown to Host OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday June 6 Brown to Host OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday June 6 Congresswoman Shontel Brown will host her 3rd Annual OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday June 6 at at Tri-C Corporate College East. Will.McDonald@… Tue, 05/19/2026 - 09:20 June 2, 2026
Press Release2026-05-19Housing
Brown to Host OH-11 Small Business Expo Saturday June 6Brown to Host OH-11 Small Business Expo Saturday June 6 Brown to Host OH-11 Small Business Expo Saturday June 6 Congresswoman Shontel Brown will host her 3rd Annual OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday June 6 at at Tri-C Corporate College East. Will.McDonald@… Tue, 05/19/2026 - 09:20 May 19, 2026
Floor Speech2026-05-12TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORYANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3379-H3385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANOTHER…
Press Release2026-05-03Ceremonial
Congresswoman Brown Hosts 4th Annual Small Business Expo & Conference, Celebrates $500,000 GrantCongresswoman Brown Hosts 4th Annual Small Business Expo & Conference, Celebrates $500,000 Grant Congresswoman Brown Hosts 4th Annual Small Business Expo Conference, Celebrates $500,000 Grant Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Sat, 05/02/2026 - 20:10 Summary Congresswoman Brown hosted her 4th…
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS2027
2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3029-H3033] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-04-14TaxesDefenseCrime & JusticeHR4635
TECHNICAL SERGEANT ALMA GLADYS MINTER POST OFFICE BUILDINGTECHNICAL SERGEANT ALMA GLADYS MINTER POST OFFICE BUILDING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2849-H2850] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-04-14
Rep. Brown's Legislation to Name Post Office After Cleveland WWII Hero Alma Minter Passes the HouseRep. Brown's Legislation to Name Post Office After Cleveland WWII Hero Alma Minter Passes the House Rep. Brown's Legislation to Name Post Office After Cleveland WWII Hero Alma Minter Passes the House Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 16:21 Summary The House of Representatives…
Press Release2026-03-30ImmigrationInfrastructure
Brown Condemns ICE Deployment to Cleveland Hopkins AirportBrown Condemns ICE Deployment to Cleveland Hopkins Airport Brown Condemns ICE Deployment to Cleveland Hopkins Airport Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:40 Summary Congresswoman Brown Blasts Trump Administration for refusing to pay TSA and deploying ICE instead. Link Read…
Press Release2026-03-30
OH-11 4th Annual Small Business ExpoOH-11 4th Annual Small Business Expo OH-11 4th Annual Small Business Expo Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:35 Summary Congresswoman Shontel Brown hosts the 4th Annual Small Business Expo for OH-11 constituents. Link Learn more.
Press Release2026-03-29
Rep. Brown to Host 4th Annual OH-11 Small Business Expo May 2ndRep. Brown to Host 4th Annual OH-11 Small Business Expo May 2nd Rep. Brown to Host 4th Annual OH-11 Small Business Expo May 2nd You're invited! Our 4th Annual OH-11 Small Business Expo is taking place Saturday May 2nd at Tri-C Corporate College and we'd love to see you there. This event is designed…
Floor Speech2026-03-25HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONSFREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2683] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FREE AND FAIR…
Press Release2026-03-11Taxes
Ebony: OP-ED: FROM THE SALON CHAIR TO THE POLICY TABLE: FIGHTING FOR BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTHEbony: OP-ED: FROM THE SALON CHAIR TO THE POLICY TABLE: FIGHTING FOR BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH Ebony: OP-ED: FROM THE SALON CHAIR TO THE POLICY TABLE: FIGHTING FOR BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH For so many of us Black girls, Saturdays were spent in salon chairs, the heavy scent of relaxer in the air, the slow…
Press Release2026-03-05EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
FAQ: Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle EastFAQ: Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East FAQ: Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East The Office of Congresswoman Shontel Brown has been in contact with the U.S. Department of State since U.S. military action against Iran began on February 28. For Congresswoman Brown’s…
Press Release2026-03-02Foreign PolicyLabor
Rep. Brown's Statement on Trump Strikes on IranRep. Brown's Statement on Trump Strikes on Iran Rep. Brown's Statement on Trump Strikes on Iran Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Mon, 03/02/2026 - 11:46 Summary My message to this dangerous President is clear: The American people do not want another costly and endless war. Link READ MORE
Press Release2026-02-27
Rep. Brown Demands Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Sell Celebrezze BuildingRep. Brown Demands Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Sell Celebrezze Building Rep. Brown Demands Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Sell Celebrezze Building Image or Video Image Kenya.Harris@m… Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:26 Summary Brown has written to the US Government Accountability Office requesting a…
Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentDefense
HONORING JAMES R. WILLISHONORING JAMES R. WILLIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H2174] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialImmigrationTaxesTrade
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1940-H1946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-02ImmigrationEnvironment
ICE COMING TO SPRINGFIELD, OHIOICE COMING TO SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1939-H1940] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ICE…
Press Release2026-01-14Immigration
Congresswoman Brown Speaks Out On ICECongresswoman Brown Speaks Out On ICE Congresswoman Brown Speaks Out On ICE Image or Video Image Will.McDonald@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 16:55 Summary Brown: "We must stand united against this illegal and immoral agenda. History is watching." Link Watch Here
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
PROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESPROTECTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H698-H705] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-13Crime & Justice
HISTORY IS WATCHINGHISTORY IS WATCHING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H697] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HISTORY IS WATCHING (Ms.…
Press Release2026-01-12Immigration
Brown E-Newsletter: I need to be honest with you about ICE and what happened in MinneapolisBrown E-Newsletter: I need to be honest with you about ICE and what happened in Minneapolis Brown E-Newsletter: I need to be honest with you about ICE and what happened in Minneapolis The following is Congresswoman Brown's e-newsletter from January 8, 2025. To subscribe to our newsletter click…
Floor Speech2025-05-21UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyTaxesHR1HRES436
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1, ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACTPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1, ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2220-H2234] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
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