Emilia Strong Sykes
Democrat Representative, District 13, Ohio
21 bills228 cosponsored$3.9M raised674 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 10638sponsor
To establish the gender-based violence survivor workforce program.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10530cosponsor
To support educators.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1541sponsor
Commemorating the City of North Canton's 120 Years.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1540sponsor
Commemorating the city of Massillon's 200 years.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
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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.
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.
Voting Record
296 yea357 nay18 missed3 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
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.
- Sandeep S DixitIndependent$82K raised
- Siembida KevinRepublican$51K raised
- Niranjan Neil PatelRepublican$46K raised
- Margaret Elizabeth BriemRepublican$8K raised
- Kevin CoughlinRepublican—
- Carey ColemanRepublican—
- Emilia SykesDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.9M
Small donors $521KLarge individual $1.9MPACs $1.2M
Spent $2.9MCash $1.1M
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
HR 10638: To establish the gender-based violence survivor workforce program.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10530: To support educators.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HRES 1541: Commemorating the City of North Canton's 120 Years.
sponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HRES 1540: Commemorating the city of Massillon's 200 years.
sponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
present2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
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
Service History
House, Dist. 132025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 132023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
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