Joyce Beatty

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)".

in committee

DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026

in committee

Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

in committee

“Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I have the honor of representing Ohio's Third Congressional District, a region that leads in health care and education across the great state of Ohio and beyond. Today, I celebrate the recognition of Mr. Steve Beard on the 2025 TIME100 Health List for his outstanding leadership in health care education and in diversifying the medical field. Therefore, I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Mr. Steve Beard is Chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, a leading provider of doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and social workers to the U.S. workforce; and Whereas, Adtalem serves over 90,000 students and has become a top supplier of doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and social workers across the nation; and Whereas, Adtalem's medical schools are among the top producers of Black physicians in the United States, with 95 percent of recent graduates securing residencies, many in primary care and underserved communities; and Whereas, many of these achievements have occurred under Mr. Beard's leadership, reflecting his commitment to addressing health care workforce shortages by expanding access to education; and Whereas, Mr. Beard's efforts have had a meaningful impact in Central Ohio, where Adtalem alumni play a vital role in delivering care and serving our communities; and Whereas, Chamberlain University in Columbus, a member of the Adtalem family of institutions and located within my district, is actively working to address Ohio's critical nursing workforce needs; and Whereas, Mr. Beard's leadership is rooted in a philosophy of integrity, empathy, and service--values that have shaped his rise from general counsel to chairman and CEO; and Whereas, his commitment to inclusive and transformative leadership extends beyond the boardroom through active civic engagement, including his work with A Better Chicago, which advances educational opportunities in underserved communities; and Whereas, through both his professional and philanthropic efforts, Mr. Beard continues to drive meaningful change in his community and across the country; Now, therefore, I, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, proudly recognize and commend Mr. Steve Beard for this national honor and for his enduring commitment to equity in education and health care. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand to honor Mr. Steve Beard and his outstanding leadership in health care education and in diversifying the medical field. ____________________”

2025-06-05 · Healthcare

“Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a proud member of the Congressional Black Caucus because our children are our future--and the Department of Education is one of the strongest tools we have to prepare them for that future. In 1954, Brown v. Board of Education affirmed what Black America had long known: separate is not equal. That landmark decision was more than a legal ruling--it was a promise. A promise that every child, no matter their ZIP code, deserves a fair and quality education. Since then, the Department of Education has helped to keep that promise. It protects students from racial and gender discrimination and enforces critical civil rights laws. It supports Pell Grants and other forms of student aid, strengthens our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and ensures that students with disabilities receive the services they need to succeed. But now, President Trump wants to destroy all of that. Eliminating the Department of Education is not about policy--it is about punishment. And I want to go on the record: we will fight back--against President Trump, against you, Speaker Johnson, and against every Republican who remains silent in the face of this attack. This is punishment for being poor. For being Black. For attending public schools. A report from UCLA's Civil Rights Project reveals that 40 percent of Black students attend schools where 90 percent or more of their classmates are also students of color. These schools too often have fewer counselors, overcrowded classrooms, and outdated materials. When you cut the Department of Education, you don't just cut red tape--you cut protections. You cut resources. You cut off opportunities. And while this assault affects communities across the country, it hits especially hard in my district--Ohio's Third. We stand to lose $109 million per year in basic public school funding that keeps students learning and teachers employed. We also stand to lose $21 million in special education support, and $19 million for school meals--because no child should be too hungry to learn. More than 1,300 teaching jobs are on the line. All of this--to make billionaires richer? Mr. Speaker, we are not going backward. Not to Jim Crow classrooms. Not to separate and unequal. The Congressional Black Caucus stands united. We will fight for our students. For our schools. And for the future every child deserves. ____________________”

2025-04-17 · Education