Emilia Strong Sykes
Democrat Representative, District 13, Ohio
16 bills214 cosponsored$3.1M raised655 votes recorded
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Public service
- “Congresswoman Emilia Sykes represents Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in Northeast Ohio.” source
- “Sykes served eight years in the Ohio House of Representatives for District 34, including four years in Democratic leadership and three years as House Minority Leader.” source
- “Sykes serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.” source
Family
- “Congresswoman Sykes is married to Kevin Boyce” source
Also stated
- “Prior to her service in Congress, Sykes served eight years in the Ohio House of Representatives for District 34” source
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Legislation
HR 9849cosponsor
To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1420cosponsor
Honoring the 31st International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,Danette Anthony Reed.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1395cosponsor
Support for the designation of the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Tire Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9484cosponsor
To require the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study on the effect of new commercial and industrial water users on the amount of water maintained by Corps of Engineers reservoirs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9424cosponsor
To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require States to set aside certain funds to carry out highway safety improvement projects to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9004sponsor
To require certain entities carrying out certain projects relating to the construction, reopening, and improvement of facilities to display certain public safety notices, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 8907cosponsor
To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project to test various payment models with respect to maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HR 8832cosponsor
Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8807cosponsor
To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8748cosponsor
Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 8713sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain specifications for safety placards, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 8639sponsor
To develop a scenario-based training curriculum for immigration officers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8589cosponsor
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to address misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases of child sex abuse, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8530sponsor
To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act relating to certain health and workforce matters, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 8520cosponsor
To facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services in order to provide information and referral to all individuals in the United States for health and human services needs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8474cosponsor
Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 8459cosponsor
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require a certain percentage of funds appropriated for revolving fund capitalization grants be used for green projects, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 8429cosponsor
Baby Food Safety Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8426cosponsor
To encourage States to provide rights to survivors of violence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
284 yea351 nay18 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Siembida KevinRepublican$34K raised
- Margaret Elizabeth BriemRepublican$8K raised
- Kevin CoughlinRepublican—
- Carey ColemanRepublican—
- Emilia SykesDemocratic· this member—
- Niranjan Neil PatelRepublican—
- Sandeep S DixitIndependent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.1M
Small donors $414KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.0M
Spent $1.4MCash $1.9M
2024 cycle$5.3M
Small donors $716KLarge individual $2.6MPACs $1.4M
Spent $5.3MCash $123K
2022 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $521KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $554K
Spent $2.5MCash $51K
Top Contributors
CHARLES AND LYNN SCHUSTERMAN FAMILY PH$13K
WALNUT RIDGE$11K
JANE STREET$11K
INSIGHT PARTNERS$10K
GOOGLE LLC$9K
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS$8K
BGR GROUP$8K
TURTLE PLASTICS$8K
CAPITAL GROUP$8K
SUMMA HEALTH$7K
Committees
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Investigations and Oversight
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Highways and Transit
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
- Water Resources and Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9849: To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 132025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 132023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
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