Joyce Beatty

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Running for U.S. Representative, Ohio, District 3 (2018)

Biography

Since 2013, Joyce Beatty has proudly represented the Third Congressional District of Ohio, which is wholly contained within Franklin County and consists of 29 municipalities including Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg and Gahanna.

As a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Joyce serves on the powerful Financial Services Committee. She is a member of the Subcommittees on Housing and Insurance and Oversight and Investigations. During her time in Congress, Joyce has focused on bringing Central Ohio to Washington, and Washington to Central Ohio.

Joyce is known for connecting people to policy and politics, and for being a bridge-builder. She has dedicated her life to making an impact by delivering results and service, securing millions of dollars for the district in the process. Highlights include $30 million in federal funds to help launch a $225 million revitalization project of Columbus’ Near East Side, the $40 million Smart City Challenge to make Central Ohio a national leader in creating and harnessing the power of innovative transportation technology, $4 million in federal funds to address Columbus’ infant mortality rate, and $45 million to ensure more Ohio students can succeed in- and outside the classroom.

Legislatively, Joyce has had two pieces of legislation signed into law combatting human trafficking, and another that made the tax deduction for out-of-pocket expenses paid by elementary and secondary teachers for supplies and expenses permanent. Most recently, she played a key role in enacting a law to help more stroke victims gain access to fast, high-quality care, as well as a provision empowering college students to make more informed financial decisions.

Joyce is an influential member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Women’s Caucus, Democratic Seniors Task Force, Co-Chair of Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition and the Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus, and Deputy Vice-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. In addition to her committee and numerous caucus memberships, Joyce serves as a regional whip.

Prior to her service in U.S. House of Representatives, Joyce was selected by her peers to serve in the 27th House District of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1999. She served five terms in the Ohio General Assembly, and rose to become the first female Democratic House Leader in Ohio’s history. In the Ohio House, she was instrumental in passing legislation that improved the climate for economic development in the state. She also supported local home ownership, fought foreclosures, championed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), passed groundbreaking financial literacy legislation, and worked to help women without insurance receive lifesaving cancer screenings.

After leaving the Ohio House in 2008, Joyce joined The Ohio State University as senior vice president of outreach and engagement where she promoted community, business and economic development, advocated for healthcare collaborations, and led the University’s global initiatives.

Joyce graduated with a B.A. from Central State University, received her M.S. degree from Wright State University, and completed all but her dissertation for a doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. She has received two honorary doctorate degrees from Ohio Dominican University and Central State University.

Joyce is a sought after public speaker, and Ebony Magazine named her one of the 150 most powerful African-Americans in the United States. Beatty is active in The Links, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Columbus Urban League, The American Heart Association—where she previously served on the board—and numerous other organizations.

Joyce is married to Otto Beatty, Jr., an attorney, businessman and former Ohio State Representative, and is the proud grandmother of Leah and Spencer.

Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Priorities

Jobs & Economy

As a small business owner, Joyce understands that America is strongest when we have a strong economy and an even stronger workforce. Throughout her time in Congress, Joyce has supported legislation that ensures every Central Ohioan and all Americans can earn a livable wage, guarantees equal pay for equal work, increases investment in workforce training and education, rewards entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity, and provides ladders of opportunity to the American Dream.

Education

Joyce knows firsthand the life-changing effects of education. A former college administrator, Joyce wants every young person to have access to a high-quality education that equips them with the much-needed skills to be successful in- and outside the classroom no matter their zip code. In Congress, Joyce is fighting hard to reduce the rising cost of college and higher education, increase investment in our nation’s public schools, address the student loan debt crisis, and expand access to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Health Care

Healthcare is a right, not just a privilege for the financially fortunate, and Joyce believes that all Americans should be able to obtain high-quality, affordable healthcare. She supports expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and continuing to invest in groundbreaking medical research, therapies and technologies to improve the health and well-being of generations of Americans.

Seniors

As our parents, mentors, and guides, seniors hold a special place in all of our hearts. That is why Joyce is fighting to protect the benefits that Central Ohio seniors worked a lifetime to earn. As Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus’ Seniors Task Force, Joyce supports expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and believes we should uphold the promises made to America’s seniors by strengthening these programs and ensuring their long-term solvency.

Women's Equality

Despite centuries of progressive change in our perception and treatment of women, America has yet to achieve full gender equality. Women still do not earn equal pay for equal work, sexual harassment and assault continues to make headlines, and a woman’s right to choose and access to birth control is under constant assault. In Congress, Joyce is working tirelessly to address these and the many other social, economic, and political disparities that still exist for women. As she likes to say, “When women succeed, America succeeds!”

Civil & Voting Rights

Every American should be able to live their life free from discrimination, no matter what they look like, where they live, who they love, or disability status. Similarly, all Americans should have equal access to the ballot box, and any attempt to infringe upon that right poses a serious threat to our democracy. As an influential member of the Congressional Black Caucus and Deputy Vice-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, Joyce is committed to creating an America not defined by our perceived differences and to making it easier for Americans to vote, not harder.

Criminal Justice Reform

We live in a nation that incarcerates its own citizens at a rate higher than any other country in the world. That is why Joyce believes our country needs to embrace the ideals of rehabilitation, restorative justice, and to reject harsh and ineffective treatment of non-violent criminals.

Addiction

Substance abuse has been an American crisis for decades, and while opioid abuse may be new to the media, it is all too common for millions of Americans, including countless Ohioan families. In fact, the State of Ohio has the unfortunate distinction of having the most opioid-related overdoses than any other state in the nation. Joyce is dedicated to helping individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders by breaking down barriers and increasing access to proven treatment options.

Defense & Veterans

Joyce is committed to keeping our country and all Americans safe at home and abroad, and is equally committed to all those who answered the call to serve in the Armed Forces. In Congress, she has continually supported increased funding for the military, our brave men and women in uniform, and our nation’s veterans.

LGBTQ Rights

Despite the tremendous progress we have made, there is clearly more that must be done to guarantee full equality for all people, especially LGBTQ+ Americans. No one should be the victim of discrimination, harassment, or bigotry because of who they love or how they identify. Joyce is dedicated to eliminating those barriers that prevent all Americans from enjoying full equality under the law and in our society.

Immigration

We our a nation of immigrants. We need an immigration system that values the dignity and humanity of all people. We need policies that are grounded in common sense. Joyce supports finding a pathway to full citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DREAMers and believes that the federal government has a responsibility to defend those seeking protection from oppression and violence.

Source: Beatty for Congress.com

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Running for U.S. Representative, Ohio, District 3 (2018)

Biography

Since 2013, Joyce Beatty has proudly represented the Third Congressional District of Ohio, which is wholly contained within Franklin County and consists of 29 municipalities including Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg and Gahanna.

As a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Joyce serves on the powerful Financial Services Committee. She is a member of the Subcommittees on Housing and Insurance and Oversight and Investigations. During her time in Congress, Joyce has focused on bringing Central Ohio to Washington, and Washington to Central Ohio.

Joyce is known for connecting people to policy and politics, and for being a bridge-builder. She has dedicated her life to making an impact by delivering results and service, securing millions of dollars for the district in the process. Highlights include $30 million in federal funds to help launch a $225 million revitalization project of Columbus’ Near East Side, the $40 million Smart City Challenge to make Central Ohio a national leader in creating and harnessing the power of innovative transportation technology, $4 million in federal funds to address Columbus’ infant mortality rate, and $45 million to ensure more Ohio students can succeed in- and outside the classroom.

Legislatively, Joyce has had two pieces of legislation signed into law combatting human trafficking, and another that made the tax deduction for out-of-pocket expenses paid by elementary and secondary teachers for supplies and expenses permanent. Most recently, she played a key role in enacting a law to help more stroke victims gain access to fast, high-quality care, as well as a provision empowering college students to make more informed financial decisions.

Joyce is an influential member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Women’s Caucus, Democratic Seniors Task Force, Co-Chair of Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition and the Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus, and Deputy Vice-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. In addition to her committee and numerous caucus memberships, Joyce serves as a regional whip.

Prior to her service in U.S. House of Representatives, Joyce was selected by her peers to serve in the 27th House District of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1999. She served five terms in the Ohio General Assembly, and rose to become the first female Democratic House Leader in Ohio’s history. In the Ohio House, she was instrumental in passing legislation that improved the climate for economic development in the state. She also supported local home ownership, fought foreclosures, championed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), passed groundbreaking financial literacy legislation, and worked to help women without insurance receive lifesaving cancer screenings.

After leaving the Ohio House in 2008, Joyce joined The Ohio State University as senior vice president of outreach and engagement where she promoted community, business and economic development, advocated for healthcare collaborations, and led the University’s global initiatives.

Joyce graduated with a B.A. from Central State University, received her M.S. degree from Wright State University, and completed all but her dissertation for a doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. She has received two honorary doctorate degrees from Ohio Dominican University and Central State University.

Joyce is a sought after public speaker, and Ebony Magazine named her one of the 150 most powerful African-Americans in the United States. Beatty is active in The Links, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Columbus Urban League, The American Heart Association—where she previously served on the board—and numerous other organizations.

Joyce is married to Otto Beatty, Jr., an attorney, businessman and former Ohio State Representative, and is the proud grandmother of Leah and Spencer.

Source: Beatty for Congress.com

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Priorities

Jobs & Economy

As a small business owner, Joyce understands that America is strongest when we have a strong economy and an even stronger workforce. Throughout her time in Congress, Joyce has supported legislation that ensures every Central Ohioan and all Americans can earn a livable wage, guarantees equal pay for equal work, increases investment in workforce training and education, rewards entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity, and provides ladders of opportunity to the American Dream.   Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Education

Joyce knows firsthand the life-changing effects of education. A former college administrator, Joyce wants every young person to have access to a high-quality education that equips them with the much-needed skills to be successful in- and outside the classroom no matter their zip code. In Congress, Joyce is fighting hard to reduce the rising cost of college and higher education, increase investment in our nation’s public schools, address the student loan debt crisis, and expand access to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Health Care

Healthcare is a right, not just a privilege for the financially fortunate, and Joyce believes that all Americans should be able to obtain high-quality, affordable healthcare. She supports expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and continuing to invest in groundbreaking medical research, therapies and technologies to improve the health and well-being of generations of Americans.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Seniors

As our parents, mentors, and guides, seniors hold a special place in all of our hearts. That is why Joyce is fighting to protect the benefits that Central Ohio seniors worked a lifetime to earn. As Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus’ Seniors Task Force, Joyce supports expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and believes we should uphold the promises made to America’s seniors by strengthening these programs and ensuring their long-term solvency.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Women's Equality

Despite centuries of progressive change in our perception and treatment of women, America has yet to achieve full gender equality. Women still do not earn equal pay for equal work, sexual harassment and assault continues to make headlines, and a woman’s right to choose and access to birth control is under constant assault. In Congress, Joyce is working tirelessly to address these and the many other social, economic, and political disparities that still exist for women. As she likes to say, “When women succeed, America succeeds!”   Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Civil & Voting Rights

Every American should be able to live their life free from discrimination, no matter what they look like, where they live, who they love, or disability status. Similarly, all Americans should have equal access to the ballot box, and any attempt to infringe upon that right poses a serious threat to our democracy. As an influential member of the Congressional Black Caucus and Deputy Vice-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, Joyce is committed to creating an America not defined by our perceived differences and to making it easier for Americans to vote, not harder.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Criminal Justice Reform

We live in a nation that incarcerates its own citizens at a rate higher than any other country in the world. That is why Joyce believes our country needs to embrace the ideals of rehabilitation, restorative justice, and to reject harsh and ineffective treatment of non-violent criminals.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Addiction

Substance abuse has been an American crisis for decades, and while opioid abuse may be new to the media, it is all too common for millions of Americans, including countless Ohioan families. In fact, the State of Ohio has the unfortunate distinction of having the most opioid-related overdoses than any other state in the nation. Joyce is dedicated to helping individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders by breaking down barriers and increasing access to proven treatment options.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Defense & Veterans

Joyce is committed to keeping our country and all Americans safe at home and abroad, and is equally committed to all those who answered the call to serve in the Armed Forces. In Congress, she has continually supported increased funding for the military, our brave men and women in uniform, and our nation’s veterans.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

LGBTQ Rights

Despite the tremendous progress we have made, there is clearly more that must be done to guarantee full equality for all people, especially LGBTQ+ Americans. No one should be the victim of discrimination, harassment, or bigotry because of who they love or how they identify. Joyce is dedicated to eliminating those barriers that prevent all Americans from enjoying full equality under the law and in our society.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

Immigration

We our a nation of immigrants. We need an immigration system that values the dignity and humanity of all people. We need policies that are grounded in common sense. Joyce supports finding a pathway to full citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DREAMers and believes that the federal government has a responsibility to defend those seeking protection from oppression and violence.  Source: Beatty for Congress.com

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