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Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

DDemocratOH-13 · Representative
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence4
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone17
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
89
Total Statements
37
Floor Speeches
52
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 24Environment: 13Trade: 9Healthcare: 8Infrastructure: 7Foreign Policy: 7Housing: 6Economy: 4Immigration: 4Defense: 3Crime & Justice: 3Labor: 3Climate: 2Voting Rights: 2Civil Rights: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 49Ceremonial: 19Bipartisan: 15Urgent: 5: 1

Statements (89)

Press Release2026-06-03
Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time as Iran Conflict Continues
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Press Release2026-06-01Infrastructure
Rep. Sykes Secures More Than $300,000 For Kent State University Airport
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Press Release2026-05-30
Rep. Sykes, Clerk Galonski Host Summit County Passport Fair
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Press Release2026-05-27
Rep. Sykes Presents $1 Million Ceremonial Check for Peninsula Sanitary Sewer Project
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Press Release2026-05-26
Rep. Sykes Presents $725,000 Ceremonial Check for Silver Lake Water Main Improvement Project
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Press Release2026-05-26
Rep. Sykes Presents $850,000 Ceremonial Check for Twinsburg Glen Chamberlin Park Improvements
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Press Release2026-05-26
Rep. Sykes Presents $850,000 Ceremonial Check for Boston Heights Safety Center
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Press Release2026-05-22
Rep. Sykes Votes Against Politicized Women’s History Museum Bill
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Press Release2026-05-22Bipartisan
Rep. Sykes Helps Advance Bipartisan Transportation Reauthorization Through Two House Committees
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Press Release2026-05-21Healthcare
Rep. Sykes Announces More Than $31 Million for Northeast Ohio Hospitals
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Press Release2026-05-20BipartisanHousing
Rep. Sykes Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialTaxesCrime & Justice
CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: AKRON MENTAL HEALTH COURT

CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: AKRON MENTAL HEALTH COURT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3664-H3665] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-05-15HealthcareVeterans
Rep. Sykes Votes to Support Veterans’ Healthcare and Benefits
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Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AKRON ROUNDTABLE

CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AKRON ROUNDTABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3511] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-05-14Foreign Policy
Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Fourth Time to Reassert Congressional Authority as Iran Conflict Continues
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Press Release2026-05-14
Reps. Sykes, Fong Introduce Surface Transportation Research Development Act
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Press Release2026-05-14
Reps. Sykes, Ross, Foushee Introduce Supporting Women COPS Act during National Police Week
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Floor Speech2026-05-13BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF OHIO'S 13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RECOGNIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF OHIO'S 13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H3402] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-05-08Labor
Rep. Sykes Tours IBEW Training Facility, Discusses Affordability with Union Leaders
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Press Release2026-05-08BipartisanTaxes
Reps. Sykes, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan RAPID Responders Act to Strengthen Rail Safety and Protect First Responders
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Press Release2026-05-08Taxes
Rep. Sykes Pairs 50 Akron Students with Bike Helmets
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Press Release2026-05-08
Rep. Sykes Secures More Than $8.1 Million For Barberton Reservoir Project
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Press Release2026-05-07
Rep. Sykes Secures More Than $7.5 Million For Head Start in Stark County
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Press Release2026-05-07Bipartisan
Ahead of RFK Jr. Visit to Northeast Ohio, Rep. Sykes Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Lower Health Costs
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Press Release2026-05-07
Rep. Sykes Hosts Ohio’s 13th Congressional District Art Show and Awards Ceremony
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Press Release2026-05-06
Rep. Sykes Announces Nearly $4.2 Million to Support Community Health in Summit and Stark Counties
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Press Release2026-05-06Housing
Housing Task Force Chair Rep. Sykes Pushes Back on Trump Administration Proposal Threatening Access to Housing
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Press Release2026-05-05
Joint Statement from Reps. Emilia Sykes and Jennifer McClellan on Mifepristone Ruling and Ongoing Legal Uncertainty
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Press Release2026-05-01Foreign Policy
Rep. Sykes: President Trump Has Now Exceeded 60-Day Limit for Iran War Without Congressional Approval
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Press Release2026-04-30Agriculture
Rep. Sykes Votes No on Republican Farm Bill, Citing Harm to Families, Farmers, and Food Safety
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Press Release2026-04-30
Rep. Sykes Votes Against Extending Warrantless Surveillance Powers Without New Safeguards
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Press Release2026-04-30Immigration
Rep. Sykes Introduces COOL IT Act to Strengthen Immigration Officer Training, Improve Safety, and Promote Accountability
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Press Release2026-04-30BipartisanImmigration
Rep. Sykes Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Homeland Security Funding Bill With No New Immigration Enforcement Funding After 75-Day Shutdown
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Press Release2026-04-30
Rep. Sykes Votes No on FY2026 Budget Resolution, Citing Lack of Accountability and Risks to Communities
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Press Release2026-04-29
Reps. Sykes, Ross, Tenney, and De La Cruz Reintroduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Through Bankruptcy Reform
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Press Release2026-04-29Bipartisan
Rep. Sykes’ INFANTS Act Advances in Bipartisan House Energy & Commerce Health Package
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Press Release2026-04-29
House Science Committee Passes Quantum Package Including Rep. Sykes’ Bills
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Press Release2026-04-28
Rep. Sykes on Joint Address by King Charles III
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Press Release2026-04-24
Rep. Sykes Presents $250,000 Check To Massillon For Reservoir Park Restoration Project
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Press Release2026-04-24
Rep. Sykes Presents $1.5 Million Check To Stark Parks for the Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Area Restoration Project
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Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialTaxes
INVENTORS HALL OF FAME STEM MIDDLE SCHOOL CHESS TEAM NAMED CHAMPION OF THE WEEK

INVENTORS HALL OF FAME STEM MIDDLE SCHOOL CHESS TEAM NAMED CHAMPION OF THE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H3078] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-04-22Infrastructure
Rep. Sykes Secures Federal Grant for Akron Fulton International Airport
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Press Release2026-04-22Abortion
Rep. Sykes Announces $1.85 Million Federal Grant for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio to Expand Access to Family Planning Services
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Press Release2026-04-22Housing
Rep. Sykes announces $254,000 Federal Grant to Expand Affordable Housing in Akron
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Press Release2026-04-22Environment
Rep. Sykes Reintroduces the WISE Act to Permanently Fund Clean Water Projects
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Floor Speech2026-04-22BipartisanEconomyClimateEnvironmentHR4690HRES1189
RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3057-H3061] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-04-21Trade
Rep. Sykes Urges Swift Tariff Refunds, Accountability for Ohio Businesses and Families
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Press Release2026-04-21
Rep. Sykes Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Support for Crime Survivors
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Floor Speech2026-04-20UrgentHealthcareAbortionTaxes
CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH

CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2988-H2993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-04-20Bipartisan
Rep. Sykes Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Rein In Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse
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